DEC AND ESSEX COUNTY LAUNCH NEW ADIRONDACK SHUTTLE ROUTE TO EXPAND SAFE, SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO HIGH PEAKS

 

Frontier Town Gateway Shuttles Provide Free Transport from North Hudson for Thru-Hikers and Fall Foliage Viewers

Service on Select August and October Weekends Helps Promote Safety on Roads to Popular Trailheads 

 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Essex County are launching a new shuttle route to help manage safe, sustainable visitation to backcountry destinations in the Adirondack High Peaks. The new route builds on the existing Route 73 shuttle and will run on select summer and fall weekends from Frontier Town Gateway in North Hudson to provide convenient and safe transportation to some of the region’s most scenic locations. 

 

“DEC continues to support effective strategies to help protect public safety on the way to the High Peaks trailheads, while also addressing use of public lands in a sustainable way that protects our natural resources and supports local economies,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “This new route expansion with Essex County and other partners will be a great asset for campers headed for an overnight trip into the backcountry or to appreciate the unique beauty of fall in the Adirondacks.”

 

The Frontier Town Gateway shuttle partnership also includes the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), the towns of Keene and North Hudson, and the Frontier Town Gateway, often referred to as “the A-frame,” to provide a unique shuttle experience and a safe, convenient, no-cost way for visitors to access popular trailheads without having to worry about parking availability. 

 

August Thru-Hike Shuttle

On August 8 and 15, visitors can board the shuttle at the Frontier Town Gateway to begin their overnight camping trip by thru-hiking one of the most unique wilderness areas without the burden of parking a vehicle at both ends. The shuttle will drop riders off at the Adirondak Loj in North Elba to provide entry into the High Peaks Wilderness. Visitors would then hike and camp overnight for up to three nights and four days as they make their way to the opposite side of the expansive High Peaks Wilderness to the Tahawus Upper Works trailhead in Newcomb. The shuttle will pick up participating riders from Tahawus Upper Works at 2 p.m. daily on the following Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before returning riders to the Frontier Town Gateway.

 

The shuttle accommodates up to 20 people and pre-registration for the August trips is required. Sign up by visiting www.loveyouradk.org/shuttle-reservation. Make sure to plan accordingly for lengthy trips by visiting https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9198.html and other resources to ensure proper preparation before going into the Adirondack backcountry.

October Foliage Shuttle

To accommodate visitors seeking fall foliage hikes and views, no-cost shuttles will run Oct. 1 and 2 and again over Columbus Day weekend on Oct. 1 and 2, and again over Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day weekend on Oct. 8, 9, and 10. The route will go from the Frontier Town Gateway to the Giant Mountain, Roaring Brook Falls, and Rooster Comb trailheads and the Marcy Field Parking Area. These are the same drop-off locations currently offered by the Route 73 Hiker Shuttle from Marcy Field, but the route provides increased access for visitors to further alleviate unsafe and illegal parking in the Route 73 corridor. The gateway shuttle stop is also conveniently located near the DEC Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area.

 

The October shuttle will operate in a loop from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seating for the October Frontier Town Gateway shuttle is available on a first-come first-served basis. Dogs are not permitted on either the Fronter Town Gateway nor the Route 73 shuttle and masks are required. 

The route from the Frontier Town Gateway is consistent with the recommendations of the Volpe Shuttle Feasibility Study and supports the continued development of the former Frontier Town lands in North Hudson as a hub to link local and regional outdoor recreation experiences in the Adirondack Park, bolster tourism, and strengthen the North Country's regional economy.

 

These new shuttle programs are an expansion of the Route 73 Hiker Shuttle program first piloted by Essex County and DEC in 2021 and currently running on weekends from Marcy Field in Keene with stops at the Rooster Comb, Giant Mountain, and Roaring Brook Falls trailheads. The Route 73 Hiker Shuttle operates Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays through Columbus Day weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations are needed. Stewards are stationed at Marcy Field to help hikers navigate the shuttle system and educate on responsible recreation, including preparedness, hiking safety, and Leave No Trace™ principles. Learn more about the Route 73 shuttle program and find a route map and shuttle schedule on the DEC website https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/9164.html.

 

The shuttle system is among many actions underway this season to protect public safety and promote sustainable use of state lands. Shuttles were also a recommendation in the High Peaks Advisory Group's final report on promoting sustainable recreation in the Adirondack Park to help address critical issues associated with increased public use of High Peaks resources.

 

New York State lands belong to all of us, and we all have a responsibility to protect them. DEC reminds New Yorkers to Love Our New York Lands this summer and fall by recreating sustainably, visiting trails less traveled, always practicing Leave No Trace^TM, and giving back through volunteer work and stewardship. For more information, visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/119881.html.

Two Men Plead Guilty to Operating a Widespread Counterfeit Document Scheme

 

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced that two men have pleaded guilty in federal court this week to charges relating to a widespread and highly lucrative scheme that distributed driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) safety course cards. The scheme came to the attention of the Inspector General as part of the Inspector General’s Office’s integrity oversight and monitoring of the Jacob Javits Center Expansion Project—a $1.5 billion project that enlarges the Javits Center by 1.2 million square feet, including 227,000 square feet of exhibit space, meeting rooms, theaters, and administrative offices. Construction workers on major state infrastructure projects are required to undergo certified safety training before they begin work, and a routine review of workers’ credentials discovered one such fake OSHA card, leading to a multi-agency investigation and culminating in this week’s guilty pleas.

“Distributing fraudulent OSHA cards to untrained construction workers puts those workers and others at risk of injury or death,” said Inspector General Lang. “New York workers and the public alike have a right to safe construction zones, and qualified workers on infrastructure projects.”

“Fraudulent schemes like this are driven by greed at the expense of worker safety,” said Port Authority Inspector General John Gay. “The Port Authority remains committed to ensuring the safety of all throughout our region, and we are proud to be a partner in this effort.

“Williams and Vasquez profited off a lucrative criminal enterprise by stealing people’s identities and selling fraudulent identification documents including driver’s licenses, social security cards, and OSHA safety cards while soliciting customers by brazenly posting their illicit sales on social media platforms. Peddling fraudulent documents is a crime with real, tangible consequences – providing a layer of anonymity to those who use these documents in furtherance of criminal acts,” said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Acting Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel.  “Today’s guilty pleas send a clear message that HSI and its partners will continue to seek out and bring to justice individuals who compromise the integrity of government identification and benefits documents.”

Michael Kruise Williams, 31, of Mamaroneck, was charged on January 20, 2022 and pleaded guilty today to one count of Production of False Identification Documents and one count of Bank Fraud. As part of a plea agreement, Williams agreed to forfeit $297,313.52 and pay $7,723.40 in restitution.  Williams is expected to be sentenced in October.

Pedro Vasquez, 28, of the Bronx, was charged on January 24, 2022 and pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to one count of Transfer of False Identification Documents. As part of a plea agreement, Vasquez agreed to forfeit $87,974.64 and pay $3,800 in restitution.   Vasquez is expected to be sentenced in October.

During the course of a nearly two-year investigation into Williams and Vasquez's operation, undercover investigators bought falsified OSHA cards, Social Security identification cards, and driver’s licenses from several states.

Search warrants of Williams’ residence and office recovered hundreds of false identification documents, an ID card printer, more than 1,000 holograms from various states, approximately 3,000 blank ID cards, and electronic messages from Williams boasting: “I bought the holograms too from China,” “I know it serious[,] But I don’t promote to nobody[,]” “Only deep criminals”[,] “Just got the lastest [sic] templates,” “Also offer Birth Certificates … Employee ID’s … Credit Cards … Employment Authorization Card … NYPD Card … US Passport,” and “Bro I had tons of orders before[e] the id printer came. I was nervous cuz I took a lot of ppl money.”

Inspector General Lang thanked the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District for prosecuting the case. The Inspector General also thanked Homeland Security Investigations, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, the New York City Department of Probation, and the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department for assisting in the investigation.

NYC Pension Funds Announce Preliminary Net Investment Returns for Fiscal Year 2022

 

 During a volatile period for global financial markets, the New York City Retirement System faced losses across public markets, resulting in a preliminary net investment return of -8.65% across all five pension funds for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022. Overall, the City’s five pension funds performed better than their benchmarks, and each remains well-funded to guarantee retirement security for its members.

The past year has seen the worst stock market decline in decades. In the first half of 2022, the S&P 500 fell 13.8% — its worst performance since the early 1960s. All major public asset classes, except commodities, incurred significant losses. Public equity returns over that period were the worst in fifty years, and U.S. Treasury returns were the worst since 1788. For New York City’s funds, historic losses in public equities and fixed incomes were offset partially by better performance of private market assets.

“Despite market declines on a scale that haven’t been seen in decades, the New York City Retirement Systems outperformed our benchmarks and are well-positioned to weather market volatility over the long term. I am grateful for the hard work of Interim Chief Investment Officer Michael Haddad and the entire Bureau of Asset Management, for navigating the Systems through a challenging market environment. As we welcome Steven Meier as Chief Investment Officer next week, our Bureau of Asset Management will remain laser-focused on ensuring New York City’s public sector workers and retirees will always be able to count on their pension,” said New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.

“The ongoing COVID pandemic, continued supply chain disruptions, rising inflation and Federal Reserve rate increases have resulted in extreme volatility and declines in public market. After a year of record highs, the US markets show mixed signals with public equity and bond markets experiencing historic losses, while private markets fared better. The unique economic moment underscores the importance of a diversified portfolio, both across asset classes and geographies. This structure and flexibility are critical to allow appropriate diversification, thus allowing the portfolio to generate maximum risk-adjusted returns. Under the leadership of incoming CIO Steven Meier, our seasoned investment staff, consultants, and trustees will monitor and adjust our portfolio construction and asset allocation accordingly to ensure the safety and growth of the pension assets for years to come,” said Michael Haddad, Interim Chief Investment Officer.

New York City’s pension fund system is structured to guarantee retirement security for public sector workers and retirees over the long term. Funds are invested with a diverse set of asset managers, through a rigorous process with regular reviews, across a wide range of asset classes, with an asset allocation which is revisited every few years. In years when returns are strong, as they were in FY 2021 when a bull market led to returns topping 25%, the City is enabled to reduce its annual contributions to the pension funds over the subsequent five years. When the funds experience losses, the City is required to increase its contributions over the subsequent five years (with a one year lag), through a formula determined by the City actuary.

Detailed data on the audited pension returns, including asset class returns along with relevant benchmarks, will be included in Quarterly Performance reports in September. Despite losses incurred in Fiscal Year 2022, the pension funds remain well-funded relative to their obligations. Total assets under management as of June 30, 2022 are approximately $240 billion.

Permits Filed For 1670 Townsend Avenue In Mount Hope, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed to convert a two-story structure into a four-story residential building at 1670 Townsend Avenue in Mount Hope, The Bronx. Located between Clifford Place and East 174th Street, the lot is steps from the 174-175 Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Joseph Safdie of JB Construction & Design is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 52-foot-tall development will yield 10,100 square feet, with 8,033 square feet designated for residential space and 882 square feet for commercial space. The building will have 26 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 388 square feet. The steel-based structure will also have a cellar and penthouse.

ADB Associates is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the project calls for an expansion. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

EDITOR'S NOTE:

That would mean residences with only 309 square feet each.

Leading ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Mohammed Khalifa Executed Two Syrian Soldiers on Behalf of ISIS and served as the English-Speaking Narrator on Exceptionally Violent ISIS Propaganda Videos 

 A Saudi-born Canadian citizen was sentenced today to life imprisonment for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death.

According to court documents, Mohammed Khalifa, aka Abu Ridwan Al-Kanadi and Abu Muthanna Al-Muhajir, 39, served in prominent roles within ISIS starting in 2013 and continuing until his capture by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in January 2019, following a firefight between ISIS fighters and the SDF. In addition to serving as a fighter and personally executing two Syrian soldiers on behalf of ISIS, Khalifa served as a lead translator in ISIS’s propaganda production and the English-speaking narrator on multiple violent ISIS videos.

In the spring of 2013, Khalifa traveled to Syria with the intent of becoming a foreign fighter and ultimately joining ISIS. In or around November 2013, he joined ISIS and swore allegiance to then-ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. In early 2014, he was recruited to join ISIS’s media department due, in part, to his language abilities as a fluent English and Arabic speaker. Starting in 2016, Khalifa directed various supporter networks that assisted in the translation, production, and dissemination of propaganda released under various ISIS media brands in order to reach Western audiences. He worked within the ISIS media operation until late 2018.

Khalifa provided the narration and translation for approximately 15 videos created and distributed by ISIS. The productions narrated by Khalifa include two of the most influential and exceptionally violent ISIS propaganda videos: “Flames of War: Fighting Has Just Begun,” distributed on September 19, 2014, and “Flames of War II: Until the Final Hour,” distributed on November 29, 2017. The videos depict glamorized portrayals of ISIS and its fighters as well as scenes of violence, including depictions of unarmed prisoners being executed, footage of ISIS attacks and fighting, and depictions of ISIS attacks in the United States.

The ISIS “Flames of War” videos include scenes of Khalifa executing a different Syrian soldier in each of the two videos. In the final scenes of both videos, a masked Khalifa speaks to the camera and is then seen executing a kneeling Syrian soldier while other masked ISIS members also shoot the prisoners kneeling in front of each of them.

During the time Khalifa was a prominent member of ISIS, the terrorist organization was conducting a brutal hostage-taking and ransom demand campaign involving journalists and humanitarian aid workers who came to Syria from across the globe. Between August 19, 2014, and February 6, 2015, ISIS killed eight American, British, and Japanese citizens in Syria as part of the hostage scheme.

In January 2019, Khalifa engaged in fighting on behalf of ISIS and attacked an SDF position in Abu Badran, Syria. Khalifa, alone and armed with three grenades and an AK-47, threw a grenade on the roof of a house where SDF soldiers were standing. The grenade detonated and Khalifa ran into the house and attempted to go to the roof, but an SDF soldier was firing from the stairs. Khalifa began firing at the SDF soldier and attempted to use all three of his grenades during the attack. Khalifa fired most of his ammunition during the assault before his AK-47 jammed. Khalifa surrendered to the SDF on or about January 13, 2019. He was transferred to the custody of the FBI last year and brought to the Eastern District of Virginia, where he had his initial appearance on October 4, 2021. Khalifa pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death, on December 10, 2021.

Governor Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Response to Ongoing Monkeypox Outbreak

 

State Disaster Emergency Allows New York to Respond More Swiftly to Outbreak and Provides Additional Vaccination Resources

Executive Order Available Here

 Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.  The Executive Order enables the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows health care professionals to take additional steps that will help get more New Yorkers vaccinated.

"After reviewing the latest data on the monkeypox outbreak in New York State, I am declaring a State Disaster Emergency to strengthen our aggressive ongoing efforts to confront this outbreak," Governor Hochul said. "More than one in four monkeypox cases in this country are in New York State, and we need to utilize every tool in our arsenal as we respond. It's especially important to recognize the ways in which this outbreak is currently having a disproportionate impact on certain at-risk groups. That's why my team and I are working around the clock to secure more vaccines, expand testing capacity and responsibly educate the public on how to stay safe during this outbreak."

The Executive Order specifically extends the pool of eligible individuals who can administer monkeypox vaccines, including EMS personnel, pharmacists and midwives; allows physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non patient specific standing orders for vaccines; and requires providers to send vaccine data to the New York State Department of Health. 

Today's announcement builds on New York State's ongoing response efforts on monkeypox, including efforts to secure more vaccines, expand testing capacity, and distribute the latest information and resources to New Yorkers. Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced that the federal government had secured an additional 110,000 vaccine doses, resulting in a total of 170,000 doses to New Yorkers to date. Governor Hochul and the Department of Health are continuing their ongoing coordination with White House, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR) to ensure that New York continues to receive its fair share of vaccine supply as soon they are available, especially for those New Yorkers in communities with high transmission rates. 

Recently, New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary T. Bassett declared monkeypox an Imminent Threat to Public Health (ITPH) in New York State. Earlier this month, NYSDOH launched a new SMS-text notification effort to deliver the latest monkeypox information directly to New Yorkers. New Yorkers can sign up for text messages—which will include alerts about cases, symptoms, spread, and resources for testing and vaccination—by texting "MONKEYPOX" to 81336 or "MONKEYPOXESP" for texts in Spanish. By providing a zip code, New Yorkers can also opt-in for location-based messages.  

NYSDOH's dedicated website, which stays updated with the latest information, has free, downloadable materials including a palm card, information card, handout, and posters available in both English and Spanish. NYSDOH has already distributed these resources to LGBTQ+ organizations, local county health departments, healthcare providers, and businesses. NYSDOH has also engaged in a paid, digital advertising campaign to get information to communities experiencing higher rates of monkeypox cases. 

In addition to public outreach, the New York State Department of Health continues to focus on distributing vaccines to communities. Local county health departments that have received supply are administering the vaccine directly and establishing their own appointment processes. Working in partnership with counties, New Yorkers who sign-up for location-based alerts may receive alerts on vaccine availability, clinic locations, scheduling, and other monkeypox-related updates specific to their area. 

Earlier this month, NYSDOH, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH), hosted a Monkeypox Town Hall for community leaders led by State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett and City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. 

New Yorkers can learn more about New York State's first vaccine allocation from the federal government here and the second allocation here. 

For more information about monkeypox, including case counts by county, treatment, and care, visit: health.ny.gov/monkeypox. 

TRINITARIOS GANG LEADERS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN STABBING OF LESANDRO “JUNIOR” GUZMAN-FELIZ

 

Victim Was Dragged Out of Bodega and Hacked with Machete and Knives 

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that two leaders of the “Los Sures” set of the Trinitarios gang have been found guilty of second-degree Murder in the fatal stabbing of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, 15, on June 20, 2018.

 District Attorney Clark said, “These men, leaders of a Trinitarios set, commanded their members to go out and commit violence. The order ended the life of a promising 15-year-old boy, Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz. One of the defendants stood and watched as gang members attacked Junior with knives and a machete outside a Belmont bodega. The brutality was caught on surveillance video and went viral. Five gang members are serving time for their murder convictions in 2019, and today, a Bronx jury found the two leaders guilty for their role in the murder, closing another chapter of this tragedy. We said we would attain justice for Junior and this verdict does that, and hopefully brings some consolation to his family who have endured so much pain.”

 District Attorney Clark said the defendants, Diego Suero, 33, of Boston Road, and Frederick Then, 24, of Reading, PA, were found guilty today of second-degree Murder by a jury after a four-week trial before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Martin Marcus. The defendants face 25 years to life in prison when they are sentenced on September 16, 2022.

 According to trial testimony, on the night of June 20, 2018, Suero, the leader of the “Los Sures” set of the Trinitarios gang, and Then, second-in-command, summoned members to Suero’s home and ordered the members to commit violence against another set of the Trinitarios called “Sunset.”

 According to trial testimony, the gang members came upon Junior and chased him for approximately four blocks to a bodega located on East 183rd Street and Bathgate Avenue, where he tried to hide. The victim was punched and dragged out of the store to the sidewalk where he was hacked with knives and a machete by the five convicted co-defendants. From a short distance, Then watched the attack and afterward called Suero to tell him the members had carried out the orders.

 The Trinitarios, led by Then, fled the scene and returned to Suero’s home to hide weapons and provide aid to a defendant who cut his hand during the incident. In a message to Suero, a Trinitario said, “You are the one that gave the light for the kid…” to which Suero replied, “yes, for all of Sunset.”

 Suero was also seen on surveillance video on a separate day after the attack, paying for, and waiting with, one of the convicted co-defendants to get his hair dyed in an effort to conceal the man’s identity.

 District Attorney Clark also thanked NYPD Detectives Frank Orlando of the Bronx Homicide Task Force and Joseph Flores of the 48th Precinct for their work on the investigation.

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - JULY 29, 2022

Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing, and Treatment

26 Statewide Deaths Reported Yesterday 

 NOTE: Beginning June 24, 2022, the Vaccine data will be updated weekly on Fridays to align with CDC's updated data refresh schedule. For additional information on COVID-19 Vaccination Data provided by CDC, see https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total.

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

"We're continuing to prepare for any potential COVID-19 surges this fall and winter, but we also need New Yorkers to make their own preparations and take advantage of the tools to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "That means New Yorkers should stay up to date on their vaccine and booster doses. Be sure to test early and often. And if a test does come back positive, talk to a doctor about treatment options."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Cases Per 100k - 36.30
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 32.89
• Test Results Reported - 77,864
• Total Positive - 7,093
• Percent Positive - 8.69%**
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 8.80%
• Patient Hospitalization - 2,757 (-23)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 420
• Patients in ICU - 263 (+5)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 91 (+2)
• Total Discharges - 325,649 (+431)
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 26
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 57,039

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

• Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 72,730

This dailyCOVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.

NOTE: Vaccine data is now updated weekly on Fridays to align with CDC's updated data refresh schedule. For additional information on COVID-19 Vaccination Data provided by CDC, see https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total.

• Total vaccine doses administered - 39,743,220
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 16,644
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 103,394
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 93.0%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 84.5%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 95.0%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 88.1%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 84.8%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 74.5%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 82.9%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 74.9%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 91.6%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 78.1%

Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows **:

Borough	Tuesday, July 26, 2022	Wednesday, July 27, 2022	Thursday, July 28, 2022
Bronx	8.77%	8.96%	9.02%
Kings	7.90%	7.55%	7.52%
New York	7.20%	7.20%	7.21%
Queens	9.97%	9.82%	9.61%
Richmond	8.48%	8.62%	8.76%