Dear Friends,
I hope you and your families are doing well while we are still facing an unprecedented pandemic and the many consequences and uncertainties around it.
Last week a major snow storm battered NYC dumping around 18 inches of snow, crippling the public transit and forcing many non essential workers home. We are glad that the city is back and most of the roads and streets were cleaned on time. Helping seniors in our District has always been our focus and through our partnership with the Wildcats, we are proud that over 120 senior homes were shoveled after the storm in District 13.
While the Covid-19 vaccine is one of the key words to return to normalcy, there is still a lot to be done as far making it easier to make an appointment, outreach in cluster communities in more than one language, logistics and extended eligibility as well as convenience for the elderly and sick. Today I visited a vaccination site at the Sue Ginsburg Senior Center in our District and met and encouraged many NYCHA residents in Pelham Parkway Houses to take advantage of the vaccines to stop the spread. We are also thankful that a mass vaccination site at Yankee Stadium is now open for Bronx residents by appointment only by calling 1.833.SOMOSNY or visiting somosvaccinations.com
As Chair of NYC Council Small Business Committee, I have joined my colleagues in NYC to ask Governor Cuomo to increase indoor dining to 50% capacity in NYC. Our city's struggling restaurants must be allowed maximal indoor dining to survive and certainly one on par with the rest of the state.
Remember we have been with you throughout this pandemic and you can count on us with your issues, needs and concerns. We are proud that we have been able to assist so many in need in District 13 as we have given out over 75,000 food boxes, 62,000 masks and so much more.
While it is a difficult time for all, we will rise to meet the challenges. Please do not hesitate to contact my office at 718-931-1721 or email at MGjonaj@council.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj
District 13, Bronx
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to certain groups in NYC. The following groups have recently become eligible: - People ages 65 and older
- Teachers and education workers
- First responders
- Public safety workers
- Public transit workers
For more information, to make an appointment and for more eligibility requirements, Click Here. |
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