Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - APRIL 27, 2022

Central New York 7-Day Average Case Rates - Highest in State - Continue to Level Off 

Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorker to Use the Toolkit: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing, and Treatment  

19 Statewide Deaths Reported Yesterday 

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

“We have the tools to move forward safely through this pandemic – vaccines, boosters, tests and treatment," Governor Hochul said. “If you haven’t already, schedule your vaccination and get boosted for additional protection as soon as you’re eligible. Remember to get tested if you’re feeling sick, and if you are positive, talk to your doctor about treatment. Let's continue looking out for each other so we can keep our loved ones safe and healthy."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:   

• Cases Per 100k – 39.37
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 32.50
• Test Results Reported – 109,304
• Total Positive – 7,693
• Percent Positive – 6.70**  
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive – 7.09%**
• Patient Hospitalization - 1,774 (+48)
• Patients Newly Admitted – 351
• Patients in ICU – 193 (+6)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 63 (-3)
• Total Discharges - 295,588 (+279)
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 19
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 55,427   

** 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 - 70,732

This daily COVID-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.       

• Total vaccine doses administered - 38,225,347
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours – 30,261
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days – 194,815
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 92.4%  
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 83.7%  
• 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) - 86.8%  
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) – 83.0%  
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series (CDC) – 73.0%  
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 81.9%  
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 74.1%  
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) – 90.1%  
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 76.8%  

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

Borough	Sunday, April 24, 2022	Monday, April 25, 2022	Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Bronx	3.24%	3.28%	2.68%
Kings	4.11%	4.59%	4.30%
New York	5.30%	5.22%	4.70%
Queens	5.39%	5.62%	5.27%
Richmond	6.04%	6.23%	5.64%

Third Avenue BID // News You Can Use

Are you ready for a NYC summer? We are.  Third Avenue Business Improvement District joined Mayor Eric Adams and leaders from throughout New York City in reviewing the first 100 days of the Adams Administration. We are excited about the energy of our City and Borough and invite you to join us as we celebrate the best of our City - our people - and our drive to adapt, develop and grow.  We have always promoted entrepreneurship and the grit to get things done.  Join us!

Are you ready for a NYC summer? We are.  Elected officials and agencies are important partners in the work to get stuff done.  Third Avenue Business Improvement District consistently engages with partners in government to ensure that the Bronx's busiest commercial district is well represented and that constituent needs are met.

We move over 300,000 visitors and residents a day. That's a lot of people. Understanding and reimagining how our streets and public spaces engage with the community is a priority of the District. From bike lanes, busways, to plazas, opens streets, and sidewalks the District has been on the ground, working with partners at New York City Department of Transportation to understand and implement solutions for the varied needs of our community.  CarFreeNYC gave the neighborhood a taste of what could be - pedestrianized streets, more free public programs, containerization of garbage & waste and so much more. We continue to be grateful for our strong partnership with the City of New York as Third Avenue BID manages Roberto Clemente Plaza, Graham Triangle, and two Open Streets - Willis Avenue and Alexander Avenue.

Engage. Learn. Renew. From sidewalks to bridges and catch basins and everything in between we've got your back South Bronx. We understand the need to love and maintain our neighborhood and love that you do too!  Community Days of Action provide an organized way to give back and help fill gaps in City services by bringing together volunteers and organizations which work to create a positive and inviting Bronx.  At the heart of everything we do is engagement and this is just one of the tools in the community economic development toolbox. Over the past month we have engaged with over 100 volunteers to focus on high traffic areas of the HUB, Willis Avenue, Alexander Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge, and more.  Be on the look out for our next Community Day of Action on Graham Triangle at 138th Street and Third Avenue, 5/21/22 at 9am, REGISTER CLICK HERE.

A holistic blue print: from crisis to recovery. A holistic approach to crisis has guided Third Avenue Business Improvement District.  From navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, to crime, to the most recent fire in the District, keeping a calm and collected head has allowed for growth, development, and movement to address systemic conditions that have often divided the South Bronx. Gratefully, there are partners in government and in agencies that assist in our common goal to get things done strategically and purposefully.  Upcoming trainings include: Overdose Prevention Training, 5/3/2022, 9am - Free Registration, Click Here  Respectful Workplace & Sexual Harassment Employee Training, 5/10/2022, 11am - 12:30pm - Free Registration, Click Here

It's about more than buildings. The major development that has occurred in the South Bronx is based of years of planning, community engagement, and research studies. Once dotted with burned out lots and vacant buildings, the South Bronx is now home to artists, emerging entrepreneurs, mixed income housing, and community and destination amenities. At Third Avenue Business Improvement District we believe that there is room in the "tent" for everyone and we consistently advocate for community needs and mission driven development from the shores of the Harlem River to the heart of the gateway to the Bronx.

Business doesn't stop when the sun goes down. The From commercial kitchens and stock rooms, to your sales floor or for a late night or early morning conversation, Third Avenue Business Improvement District's business services team is there for you.  From emergency services to ensuring you have the right advice or technology to grow to scale our team meets business owners where they are in the lifespan of their business. Have a question? Need assistance? Click here

Salsa Saturdays // Alexander Avenue  4/30/22 Join Third Avenue BID as we celebrate National Bookstore Day and the anniversary of the Bronx's only bookstore, The Lit. Bar with games for children, story hour, and salsa! This event is free & open to the public.

Drag Story Hour // Alexander Avenue  4/30/22 Join Third Avenue BID as we celebrate National Bookstore Day with Drag Story Hour, children's programs, and salsa in front of the Bronx's only brick and mortar bookstore, The Lit. Bar. 131 Alexander Avenue Bronx, NY This event is free & open to the public.

Overdose Prevention Training for Small Businesses,  5/3/22 Join Third Avenue BID, St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction, Acacia Network, Councilmember Salamanca, and Chocobar Cortes for this important, live saving training. Register: CLICK HERE

Music Series w/ James Teal // Roberto Clemente Plaza,  5/4/22 Join Third Avenue BID as we launch our Wednesday music series on Roberto Clemente Plaza with the talented James Teal.  A classically trainined violinist, James brings a combination of classic vibes with pop and R & B. This event is free & open to the public.

Salsa Saturdays // Alexander Avenue,  5/7/22 Join Third Avenue BID for our first live band to kick off the 2022 program season with Los Hermanos de Leon on Alexander Avenue from 4pm-8pm This event is free & open to the public.

Respectful Workplaces & Sexual Harassment // Employee Training,  5/10/22 Join Third Avenue BID and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for this required annual employee training on sexual harassment in the workplace. Register: Click Here

Day of Action // Graham Triangle,  5/21/22 Grab some mulch and a paint brush! Join Third Avenue BID, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and community leaders for a morning of community action on Graham Triangle at 138th Street. Register: CLICK HERE

Salsa Lessons // Alexander Avenue,  5/26/22 Join Third Avenue BID, Discover Puerto Rico, and ChocoBar Cortes for free live music and salsa lessons on Alexander Avenue from 5pm-8pm as part of Open Street programming. This outside event is free and open to the public

BRONX WOMAN AND HER BOYFRIEND INDICTED IN MURDER OF HER 8-YEAR-OLD SON

 

Medical Examiner Determined Boy Died of Battered Child Syndrome; Child Suffered from Starvation and Head Trauma

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx woman and her boyfriend have been indicted on Murder and Manslaughter charges in the June 2021 death of the woman’s eight-year-old autistic son.

 District Attorney Clark said, “These defendants allegedly starved and beat an eight-yearold autistic child. The boy was severely malnourished and had marks and scars all over his body. The defendants allegedly did not seek medical attention for the boy. They have now been charged with Murder and Manslaughter. We will seek justice for the little boy, whose life was cut short so tragically.”

 District Attorney Clark said the defendants, Sharay Barney, 30, and Michael Ransom, 33, both of 580 East 166 Street, were arraigned today on second-degree Murder and second-degree Manslaughter before Bronx Supreme Court Justice George Villegas. The defendants were remanded and are due back in court on August 17, 2022.

 According to the investigation, Barney, who was the biological mother of the child, and Ransom, who was the stepfather, were the sole caretakers of Joseph Barney, 8, who was autistic and non-verbal. On June 1, 2021, the child was found unresponsive in their home. The defendants took the child to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The defendants allegedly admitted that they did not get him medical attention when they knew the boy was not eating and was having difficulty breathing for approximately 24 hours before his death.

 According to the investigation, the child’s body was covered in fresh and healing wounds, which were consistent with blunt force trauma, and ligature marks to the wrists, which suggested he was restrained. Additional injuries also indicated child abuse. At death, Joseph weighed 40 pounds and was four feet, two inches tall, less than the weight an eight-year-old child should be, according to medical examiners.

 The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the boy died of Battered Child Syndrome, specifically starvation and head trauma. The defendants were arrested on March 21, 2022.

 District Attorney Clark also thanked NYPD Detectives James McBrown of the 47th Precinct and Brianna Constantino of Bronx Homicide for their assistance in the investigation.

 An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt.