Government Alerts 6.17.20

Early Voting

Early Voting Has Begun. NYC voters are assigned by residence to One Early Voting Site. Voters may ONLY vote early at their assigned site. Click Here or call 1-866-Vote-NYC (1-866-868-3692) to get your early voting location. Early voting takes place from Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 21.

MTA Action Plan

With Phase One reopening underway, the MTA has released a 13-point action plan on how to keep New Yorkers safe on public transit during this global health crisis. Click here to view the MTA Action Plan for a Safe Return. 

COVID-19 Testing

There are a number of places across New York City where individuals can get tested for COVID-19 and antibodies. Click here to view a resource page from NYC's COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal regarding testing. Also, a new COVID-19 testing center will open at Riverside Church (91 Claremont Avenue) for both antibody (blood) and PCR (nasal swab) tests. It will be open 9:00am - 5:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through July 11, no appointment is necessary.

Safer Sex and COVID-19

The New York City Department of Health is offering new guidelines on safer sex in the era of COVID-19, including wearing masks and asking potential partners if they've experienced any coronavirus symptoms in the past 14 days. Click here to read more.