Congressman Adriano Espaillat - COVID-19 Vaccine Available at the Armory for People 65 and Older

 

Vaccines will be available by appointment at the 168th Street Armory in Washington Heights

 Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian, released the following statement encouraging residents 65 years and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Thank you to NewYork-Presbyterian and the frontline workers, who have been here for our community through this pandemic. Our communities have overcome incredible challenges, even as we have been devastated by this deadly pandemic and suffered tremendous loss. This weekend, with the assistance of NewYork-Presbyterian and members of my team, we were able to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to over 200 seniors, ” said Rep. Espaillat. “We each understand what's at stake in this fight to combat this deadly virus, and I know that the vaccine saved my life. I encourage all eligible constituents to sign up for an appointment to get vaccinated and my office looks forward to continuing our work with community partners, the hospitals and community-based physicians, and first responders in my district to ensure the vaccine remains available and accessible."

Vaccination appointments at the Fort Washington Armory are available NOW for Northern Manhattan and South Bronx residents over age 65. Appointments are required and need to be made through Connect.

To register, click here, fill out the required information, and create a username and password. As vaccine supplies may be limited, you will receive a notification through Connect when appointments become available.

Go to vaccinetogetherny.org to schedule or call 646-697-VACC (8222). For immediate assistance from the office of Congressman Espaillat, please contact Chief of Staff, Aneiry Batista at Aneiry.Batista@mail.house.gov or by phone at 917-547-1147 for more information.