Statement from Attorney General James on Guilty Plea of Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement regarding the guilty plea of Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Allen Weisselberg, after an investigation by her office and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg: 

“There is zero tolerance for individuals who defraud our state and cheat our communities. For years, Mr. Weisselberg broke the law to line his own pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle. Today, that misconduct ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain because no one is above the law.” 

In July 2021, Mr. Weisselberg was indicted on 15 felony charges for his role in a tax scheme that involved failing to pay New York state and federal income taxes on approximately $1.7 million in compensation.

Consumer Alert: New York State Division of Consumer Protection Provides Targeted Back-To-School Tips for Parents and Children

 

Secretary of State, Robert J. Rodriguez says, “Children should not have to give up their privacy rights to do their homework”

Follow Key Tips to Protect your Child’s Personal Information and Avoid Back-to-School Shopping Scams

 As summer winds down and parents begin getting their students ready to go back to school, the NYS Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is providing targeted scam prevention and shopping tips for parents and children ahead of the new school year.

“Back-to-school shopping is the second largest spending event for parents, after the holidays, which makes it critically important for parents to know how to safeguard against scams to protect their privacy and finances,” said Secretary of State Robert J Rodriguez. “And as more and more schools use technology as a teaching tool, parents should know what information is being obtained from their student and how to protect their children’s identity and privacy. Children should not have to give up their privacy rights just to do their homework. I urge parents to use these tips so students from elementary school to high school stay safe this school year.”

Below is some guidance on how to start the new school year safely.

Think About Children’s Privacy:

Under New York State’s Education Law, if you are a parent of a child in the New York State schools, you have rights regarding the privacy and security of your child’s personal information and data. NYS law requires each educational agency to publish its Data Privacy and Security Policy to its website. Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a policy statement that put educational technology on notice about children’s privacy. In other words, educational tech companies can’t require parents and schools to agree to the comprehensive surveillance of children for kids to use those learning tools. Thus, parents and guardians need to place close attention to the technology children use, what information they collect, and how they use it.

Some highlights to know about this law:

• Your child’s personal information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes.
  
  
• If your child is under age 18, you have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of your child’s education records.
  
  
• If you have questions about student data, please see information available for parents from The New York State Department of Education.

Other ways to pay close attention to your child’s personal information:

• Protect documents that contain a child’s personal information. Understand where your child’s information is stored. Ask how after-school organizations and sports clubs secure their records: Are digital records connected to the internet and, if so, are they encrypted? Are physical records in locked in filing cabinets? Who has access?
  
  
• Be careful when providing identifying information to after-school activities and sports clubs upon registration. If asked for a Social Security number (SSN), inquire why it is needed and insist on using another identifier. Oftentimes organizations include the SSN request as a formality, and it may not be mandatory.
  
  
• Only label books, backpacks and lunches with the student’s full name and any other information on the inside! Using initials on the outside is okay, but names, even just first names, on the outside can create an unsafe situation.
  
  
• Discuss internet safety tips with children and remind them to be careful about opening attachments and suspicious emails. For tips on how to stay safe online, please see information from this January 2020 Consumer Alert.
  
  
• Both parents and students should be careful on all social media platforms: don’t overshare. Any information you post can be seen and utilized by identity thieves. Avoid sharing personal information including full names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, or even where they go to school. Social media posts often reveal sensitive information unintentionally. Cybercriminals look for content that can reveal answers to security questions used to reset passwords, making accounts vulnerable to identity theft.  

Avoid Back to School Shopping Scams:

Back-to-school shopping is the second largest spending event for parents (behind holiday shopping). Often, a shopping scam starts with a fake website, mobile app or, increasingly, a social media ad.  This year, smartphone shopping is on the rise as people are on the move again. DCP urges consumers to take note of common scams while shopping. Scammers may try to exploit the back-to-school rush through fraudulent ads or through other forms of solicitations.

• Protect your identity when shopping online: Ensure transactions are conducted over a secure connection. Make sure the website is secure by identifying a padlock symbol by the URL or the https and avoid using public Wi-Fi to log in to online accounts.
  
  
• Download retail apps only from trusted sources. Cybercriminals are now creating apps that look and might even function like legitimate retail apps but are actually malware designed to steal your personal and financial information, send text messages without your knowledge, or even track your location using your phone’s GPS capabilities.
  
  
• Beware of fake ads and websites: As fraudsters continue to advance in sophistication, fake websites frequently resemble legitimate sites with credible looking logos, pictures, and payment options. If the website is advertising extremely low prices, or discounts beyond 50 percent, consumers should be wary and diligently verify the legitimacy of the seller.
  
  
• Learn how to spot phishing emails: Scammers may send phishing emails to students and parents saying that they missed a delivery of school supplies. These emails request that the recipients click on a link to reschedule this delivery. That link either floods victims’ computers with malware or sends them to fake websites that request their personal and payment information.
  
  
• Ensure you know who the seller is. Some major retailers allow third party sellers to list items on their site, and those items can be hard to distinguish from the rest. Read all the fine print to ensure you are comfortable with the seller.
  
  
• Use a credit card for online purchases, if possible. Credit cards offer the most protection against fraud, including the right to dispute charges if there are problems with your purchase.
  
  
• Watch out for fake coupons on social media: If the coupon doesn’t come from a recognized coupon distributor, the manufacturer, or a specific store, be wary.

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers on product safety, as well as voluntary mediation services between consumers and businesses. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection.

For more consumer protection tips, follow the Division on social media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer and Facebook: www.facebook.com/nysconsumer.

Release of BWC Footage from a Police-Involved Firearm Discharge that occurred April 11, 2022

 

The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 11th, 2022, in the confines of the 114th Precinct.

The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.

All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. The benefits of cameras are clear: transparency into police activity, de-escalation of police encounters and accountability for police officers, through an independent account of interactions between the police and the citizens they serve. Body-worn cameras serve as a vital part of ongoing efforts to increase trust between the police and all New Yorkers. 

You can find the video here

Wildlife Trafficker From Uganda Sentenced To 63 Months For Large-Scale Trafficking Of Rhinoceros Horns And Elephant Ivory

 

 Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MOAZU KROMAH, a/k/a “Ayoub,” a/k/a “Ayuba,” a/k/a “Kampala Man,” a citizen of Liberia and resident of Uganda, was sentenced today to 63 months in prison for conspiring to traffic in millions of dollars in rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory, both endangered wildlife species, which involved the illegal poaching of more than approximately 35 rhinoceros and more than 100 elephants.  The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods.  KROMAH was previously extradited to the United States from Uganda on June 13, 2019, to face charges in this case, and he has been detained since his arrival in the United States.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said:  “The protection of endangered wildlife and natural resources remains a crucial and important priority for my Office.  Today’s sentence demonstrates that those who are responsible for the decimation of global populations of endangered and threatened animals protected by international agreements will face serious consequences. This case also exemplifies our commitment, together with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration, to work with our international partners to arrest and bring to justice in a U.S. courtroom those who commit these serious crimes abroad.”

In imposing today’s sentence, Judge Woods remarked that he agreed with the Government that a significant sentence was necessary to send a “loud and clear message” that such large-scale wildlife trafficking warrants serious consequences.

According to the charging and other documents filed in the case, as well as statements made in court proceedings:

KROMAH and two of his co-conspirators, AMARA CHERIF, a/k/a “Bamba Issiaka,” a citizen of Guinea, and MANSUR MOHAMED SURUR, a/k/a “Mansour,” a Kenyan citizen, were members of a transnational criminal enterprise (the “Enterprise”) based in Uganda and surrounding countries that was engaged in the large-scale trafficking and smuggling of rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory, both protected wildlife species.  Trade involving endangered or threatened species violates several U.S. laws, as well as international treaties implemented by certain U.S. laws.

From at least in or about December 2012 through at least in or about May 2019, KROMAH, CHERIF, and SURUR conspired to transport, distribute, sell, and smuggle at least approximately 190 kilograms of rhinoceros horns and at least approximately 10 tons of elephant ivory from or involving various countries in East Africa, including Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania, to buyers located in the United States and countries in Southeast Asia.  Such weights of rhinoceros horn and elephant ivory are estimated to have involved the illegal poaching of more than approximately 35 rhinoceros and more than approximately 100 elephants.  In total, the estimated average retail value of the rhinoceros horn involved in the conspiracy was at least approximately $3.4 million, and the estimated average retail value of the elephant ivory involved in the conspiracy was at least approximately $4 million.

Typically, the defendants exported and agreed to export the rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory for delivery to foreign buyers, including a buyer represented to be in Manhattan, in packaging that concealed the rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory in, among other things, pieces of art such as African masks and statues.  The defendants received and deposited payments from foreign customers that were sent in the form of international wire transfers, some of which were sent through U.S. financial institutions, and paid in cash.

On or about March 16, 2018, law enforcement agents intercepted a package containing a black rhinoceros horn sold by the defendants that was intended for a buyer represented to be in Manhattan.  From in or about March 2018 through in or about May 2018, the defendants offered to sell additional rhinoceros horns of varying weights, including horns weighing up to approximately seven kilograms.  On or about July 17, 2018, law enforcement agents intercepted a package containing two rhinoceros horns weighing over five kilograms sold by the defendants that were intended for a buyer represented to be in Manhattan.

KROMAH, 49, of Kampala, Uganda, previously pled guilty on March 30, 2022, to one count of conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking and two counts of wildlife trafficking. 

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and he thanked law enforcement authorities and conservation partners in Uganda and Kenya, including the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the Uganda Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, the Uganda Police Force, the Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Kenyan Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, for their assistance in this investigation.  Mr. Williams also thanked the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs for their assistance.

MAYOR ADAMS REMOVES ABANDONED OUTDOOR DINING SHEDS, COMPLETES INITIAL BLITZ DEMOLISHING 24 NEGLECTED SHEDS

 

Administration Invites New Yorkers to Help Identify Deserted Sheds for Removal

 

Sheds That Are Abandoned Have Been Dark Spot on Otherwise Successful Program City Continues to Support, Removal Marks Critical Step Towards Permanent Program

  New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new, multiagency enforcement initiative focused on spotlighting open and active outdoor dining sheds in the city’s Open Restaurants program and removing abandoned sheds that were formerly part of restaurants that have now shut down. Mayor Adams marked the new initiative after dining outdoors at a restaurant in Manhattan last night.

 

As part of this initiative, Mayor Adams today announced the completion of an initial blitz in which the city removed 24 identified sheds outside now closed restaurants in the matter of a few days. As none of the sheds are currently attached to functioning restaurants, these abandoned sheds have, in many cases, fallen into disrepair and created conditions that facilitate illicit and illegal behavior — affecting quality of life in neighborhoods across the city. These deserted sheds — representing a small minority of the nearly 13,000 Open Restaurants participants — have distracted from an otherwise popular, successful program, and their removal represents an important step towards a permanent program that all New Yorkers can be proud of, with clear design guidelines and stronger enforcement.

 

“Outdoor dining has transformed New York City and saved 100,000 jobs during the pandemic, but we cannot allow abandoned dining sheds to litter our streets,” said Mayor Adams. “These deserted dining sheds have become eyesores for neighbors and havens for rats, and we are going to tear them down. And, with this initiative, we are also taking the essential step towards a permanent Open Restaurants program that all New Yorkers can be proud of every day. I want to say it loud and clear: Outdoor dining is here to stay.”

 

      

 

Images from before, during, and after one shed removal operation in Queens. Credit: New York City Department of Transportation

 

“New Yorkers made the Open Restaurants program a huge success; it’s now part of the fabric of our city,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. “New Yorkers expect and deserve safe, clean, and sensible structures, and it’s clear that a small universe of these sites is not living up to these standards. While the overwhelming majority of Open Restaurants have helped to reimagine our streetscape in a positive way, the Adams administration is addressing abandoned sheds that have become eyesores and source of blight, as well as those that pose health and safety risks. The Open Restaurants program is working for patrons, small business owners, and essential employees who make these establishments run, and this administration will be vigilant in ensuring every site is worthy of the great New York City neighborhood in which it sits.” 

 

“The Open Restaurants program was a lifeline for the city’s restaurant industry during the pandemic — it kept restaurants afloat during the hardest of times, enlivened commercial corridors, and set a new example of how we can think about our public street space and sidewalks,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer. “This administration is committed to a permanent version of this program that addresses health and safety concerns while retaining the creativity and character that we have seen with the temporary program, including ensuring we are properly enforcing unsafe and abandoned structures.”

 

The new enforcement initiative is being spearheaded by Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi with a task force led by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). The New York City Parks Department (NYC Parks) assisted with the initial blitz, and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has assisted with specific shed removals where necessary for public safety.

 

Having removed the initial 24 abandoned sheds, the task force has begun identifying and removing additional abandoned sheds, investigating another 37 sheds identified as egregious violators of Open Restaurants program guidelines, and reviewing complaints and summons data to identify and remove other abandoned sheds throughout the five boroughs. Sheds reported to be abandoned will be verified as abandoned two separate times before receiving a termination letter, followed by removal and disposal of the shed.

 

The task force will also review sheds that, while potentially active, are particularly egregious violators of Open Restaurants program guidelines. In these cases, sheds will be inspected three separate times before action is taken. After each of the first two failed inspections, DOT will issue notices instructing the restaurant owner to correct the outstanding issues; after the third visit, DOT will issue a termination letter and allow 48 hours before issuing a removal notice. DOT will then remove the structure and store it for 90 days — if the owner does not reclaim it in that period, DOT will dispose of the structure.

 

The administration is encouraging any New Yorker who identifies a shed that appears abandoned to call 311, say “Open Restaurants” or “outdoor dining,” and share the location so the task force can review it. New Yorkers can also submit photos to 311 via text, email, or the 311 website to report a shed out of compliance.

 

The Open Restaurants program has been a lifeline for restaurants and restaurant workers through the pandemic, saving an estimated 100,000 jobs and reimagining the city’s roadway and curb space. The program will continue to be a critical piece of the recovery of the multibillion-dollar hospitality, nightlife, and tourism industry; neighborhood’s economies across the city; and the citywide economy.

 

“Open Restaurants has enabled us to reimagine the use of public space, so we will not let a few bad actors destroy the program for thousands of restaurants that have been great partners and neighbors,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “We will follow Mayor Adams’ leadership in the coming months as we further grow Open Restaurants and Open Streets into effective and permanent programs.”

 

“New York has always been known for its restaurants, and, under the Adams administration, we’re going to be known for something else: clean streets,” said DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch. “The two have to go hand in hand; DSNY is proud of our part in making sure that Open Restaurants don’t end up open to rats, too.”

 

"Open Restaurants has transformed our city's public realm — and, with this new initiative, Mayor Adams is making sure that outdoor dining continues to work for business owners and New Yorkers," said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. "NYC Parks is proud that our carpenters and maintenance staff assisted in this initial blitz in support of the program’s continued success."

 

“Open Restaurants has rejuvenated our streets and given a lifeline for so many establishments over the past two years,” said New York City Department of City Planning Director and New York City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick. “While we build out a permanent program, we also need to make sure our streets and sidewalks remain safe. And that's what this enforcement action is all about.”

 

“Many businesses have reverted to pre-pandemic dining, while others are eager to continue the outdoor experience and have aligned with the rules and regulations of the city,” said New York City Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez. “Unfortunately, these abandoned, dilapidated structures contribute to health and public safety concerns. When there is no upkeep or accountability for these outdoor dining structures, we see sanitation concerns, vermin, and an increase in unhoused individuals making a shelter out of these structures. For the city to thrive and rebuild effectively, we must work towards lawful and equitable solutions for economic upward mobility. I commend Mayor Adams for holding bad actors and businesses accountable for their egregious negligence.” 

 

“It’s great news that Mayor Adams announced the city will remove abandoned outdoor dining structures that shuttered during the pandemic and will focus on revitalizing dilapidated ones as we transition out of the temporary emergency program that saved countless small businesses and jobs,” said Andrew Rigie, executive director, New York City Hospitality Alliance. “We look forward to working with the city to develop a permanent outdoor dining system that will be beautiful and sustainable for the future.”

 

How is Early Voting Going - Day 5

 

We can't tell you how people voted, but we can tell you how many people have voted and in which borough they voted. You should know that there are ten Early Voting Sites in the Bronx, and six different elections going on. There are various other races going on in different boroughs.

Representative in Congress - 

13th Congressional District - Democrat

Manhattan and part of the Bronx

14th Congressional District - Republican

Bronx and Queens

16th Congressional District - Democrat

Westchester County part of and the Bronx

State Senator - 

31st Senatorial District - Democrat

Manhattan and part of the Bronx

33rd Senatorial District - Democrat

Entirely in the Bronx

34th Senatorial District - Democrat

The Bronx and part of Westchester County

Early Voting Check-Ins

August Primary Election 2022

August 13, 2022 - Day 1

 

• New York - 4,631
• Bronx - 619
• Brooklyn - 2,450
• Queens - 576
• Staten Island - 811 

Total Number of Early Voting Check-Ins 9,087

*Unofficial as of Close of Polls

August 14, 2022 - Day 2

 

• New York - 8,854
• Bronx - 1,070
• Brooklyn - 4,750
• Queens - 1,071
• Staten Island - 1,515

 

Total Number of Early Voting Check-Ins 17,260

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative

August 15, 2022 - Day 3

 

• New York - 12,407
• Bronx - 1,538
• Brooklyn - 6,647
• Queens - 1,501
• Staten Island - 2,198

 

Total Number of Early Voting Check-Ins 24,291

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative

August 16, 2022 - Day 4

 

• New York - 17,137
• Bronx - 2,082
• Brooklyn - 9,261
• Queens - 2,096
• Staten Island - 3,063

 

Total Number of Early Voting Check-Ins 33,639

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative

August 17, 2022 - Day 5

 

• New York - 21,017
• Bronx - 2,546
• Brooklyn - 11,654
• Queens - 2,622
• Staten Island - 3,800 

Total Number of Early Voting Check-Ins 41,639

*As of Close of Polls – Unofficial and Cumulative

To be updated when Early voting is over Sunday August 21st.

Governor Hochul Announces Re-launch of #Vaxtoschool COVID-19 Vaccine Effort

 

Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination Among School-Aged Children

Pop-Up Sites Around State to Provide Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations

 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the re-launch of #VaxtoSchool, the multi-faceted statewide campaign aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. The campaign furthers Governor Hochul's commitment to ensuring equitable access to vaccines, and to make the health and well-being of students, teachers and families a top priority.

"As we prepare for the beginning of the school year and the fall season, it is important that we do all we can to protect our youngest New Yorkers," Governor Hochul said. "By breaking down barriers to vaccine access, these partnerships will allow New York State to continue to protect the health and safety of our most vulnerable community members and keep our schools open. The re-launching of our successful #VaxtoSchool campaign will support our Fall Action Plan, and ensure we are getting New Yorkers the resources they need to protect themselves from being seriously ill or hospitalized due to COVID-19."

The #VaxtoSchool campaign, critical resources and materials for parents and guardians of school-aged children and schools are available at ny.gov/vaxtoschool. The site includes vaccine information, and an FAQ for parents and guardians.

Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, "Some children face barriers to receiving COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, but thanks to Governor Hochul's leadership, these #VaxForKids partnerships will help ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 years of age. As children can catch COVID-19 and develop severe disease, and vaccination remains their best protection against the virus and its variants, I urge all parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated before they head back to school."

Mid-Hudson

 

Bowen Memorial Baptist Church

14 North Columbus Ave

Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Open: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 6 months+

 

Boys & Girls Club- New Rochelle 5th Annual Back to School Drive

79 7th Street

New Rochelle, NY 10801

Open: Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 5+

 

Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church Back to School event

114 West 4th St.

Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Open: Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 5+

 

Bowen Memorial Baptist Church

14 North Columbus Ave

Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Open: Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 6 months+

 

Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force

955 Mamaroneck Avenue

Larchmont, NY 10543

Open: Sept. 13, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 6 months+

 

Bowen Memorial Baptist Church

14 North Columbus Ave

Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Open: Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 6 months+ 

New York City

Harlem Week Children's Festival

Howard Bennet Playground

135th Street and North Side Between Lenox and 5th Ave

New York, NY 10037

Open: Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages 5+

 

Krab Queenz Harlem - Single Parents Back to School Giveaway

100 West 125 Street

New York, NY 10027

Open: Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 5+

 

Queens Borough Hall

120 -55 Queens Blvd.

Kew Gardens NY 11415

Open: Aug. 29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 6 months+

 

Bethany Baptist Church Community Booster Event

460 Marcus Garvey Blvd

Brooklyn, NY 11216

Open: Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Ages: 5+

 

First Step Medical P.C.

705 East 180th Street

Bronx, NY 10457

Open: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Event Partner: First Step Medical P.C.

Ages: 6 months to 4 years

 

One Hanson Place Pediatrics PLLC

1 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, NY 11243

Open: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Event Partner: One Hanson Place Pediatrics PLLC

Ages: 6 months to 4 years

 

National Pediatric Center

102-11 Roosevelt Avenue

Corona, NY 11368

Open: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Event Partner: National Pediatric Center

Ages: 6 months to 4 years

 

Pediatrics 2000 II Pediatric Center

3332 Broadway

New York, NY 10031

Open: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Event Partner: Pediatrics 2000 II Pediatric Center

Ages: 6 months to 4 years

Excelsior Pass Plus

Excelsior Pass Plus is a secure, digital copy of a person's COVID-19 vaccination record or negative test results. Anyone who has received a COVID-19 vaccine or negative COVID-19 test results in the State of New York is eligible for an Excelsior Pass Plus, including children under 18 years old. Parents and legal guardians may retrieve and store Passes on behalf of children or minors under legal guardianship. Learn more about the Excelsior Pass Plus here.

Governor Hochul's Fall Action Plan

The state is actively preparing a Fall Action Plan to address potential pandemic surges later this year. Planning is being conducted in consultation with health policy experts and will also be informed by the voices of New Yorkers through a public opinion survey conducted by the state in mid-June that surveyed residents on issues related to the pandemic.

Fall planning will focus on:

• A Return to School strategy, including distributing three million tests to schools before the beginning of the school year.
• Getting more New Yorkers vaccinated and boosted, including the ability to stand up mass vaccination sites again if the need arises.
• Encouraging New Yorkers to test early, test often.
• Promoting more access to treatment and therapeutics, including a recently launched statewide hotline for New Yorkers who may not have immediate access to healthcare professionals, as well as an ongoing commitment to support New Yorkers struggling with the effects of Long COVID.
• Readying stockpile of personal protective equipment, including 20 million tests ready to deploy where needed.
• Strengthening our hospital systems, including preparations to ramp up the State's Surge Operations Center in the event they are needed.

Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

 

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Carpenters JATC of New York City and Vicinity will conduct a recruitment from September 14, 2022 through August 9, 2023 for 25 Carpenter (Piledriver/Dockbuilder) apprentices; 20 Linoleum, Resilient Tile, and Carpet Layer apprentices; 10 Cabinet Maker apprentices; and 10 Millwright apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications must be obtained in person at the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center, 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Street entrance), 2nd floor, New York City, NY, on the second Wednesday of each month, excluding December 14, 2022 and January 11, 2023, during the recruitment period. Applications will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. ONLY. There will be no admittance after 7:30 a.m. Only the applicant will be allowed to obtain an application. In order to receive an application, applicants must provide government-issued picture identification.

Completed original applications must be submitted by mail to the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center, 395 Hudson Street, 2nd Floor, New York City, NY 10014. All applications must be completed correctly and postmarked no later than five (5) business days from the date that the application was provided. Failure to comply will disqualify the individual from further consideration.

Applicants that comply with the previous application steps will receive a confirmation letter and will remain on file until demand for apprentices is anticipated. Once apprentices are needed, selected applicants will be notified, by mail, to attend a four-hour initial orientation. Applicants that do not arrive on time to the initial orientation will be disqualified from further consideration. At the end of orientation, applicants will be scheduled for an interview at a future date and will be provided with an instruction sheet and a list of original documents that will be required, if they are accepted into the program. Applicants that do not arrive on time to their scheduled interview will be disqualified from further consideration.

As apprentices are requested by signatory contractors, the top-ranking candidates will be notified to attend a final orientation. Applicants must arrive on time to the final orientation with proper documentation. All applicants must bring originals of all verification documents. Those that do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. A conditional offer of employment will be made to all attendees of the final orientation.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade without posing a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship, at a collection site designated by the JATC. Applicants that do not pass the substance abuse screening will be notified and disqualified from further consideration.
• Must provide proof of any trade-related experience, certification, or education, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction classes.
• Must provide DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.

For further information, applicants should contact the Carpenters JATC of New York City and Vicinity at (212) 727-2224. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.