Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Governor Hochul Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit Purple and Gold in Honor of Women's Equality Day

 

Following the Inauguration of New York's First Woman Governor, Thirteen State Landmarks Will be Lit to Celebrate Women's Equality Across the State


 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that thirteen landmarks across New York will be lit purple and gold beginning August 24 through August 26 in honor of Women's Equality Day.

"New York is home to the Women's Rights Movement where pioneers went above and beyond to forge a path toward freedom for women across the world," Governor Hochul said. "I am honored to be the first woman governor of the State of New York and I hope to send a message to women and girls everywhere that they can be anything they want to be. This Women's Equality Day, I encourage everyone to look toward the glass ceiling and shatter it - though women have come so far, we still have a way to go."

Landmarks to be lit include:

  • One World Trade Center
  • Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
  • Kosciuszko Bridge
  • The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
  • State Education Building
  • Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
  • State Fairgrounds - Main Gate and Expo Center
  • Niagara Falls (August 24 and 26 only)
  • The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge
  • Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
  • Albany International Airport Gateway
  • The Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex
  • MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station

On First Day in Office, Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Plan to Help Ensure a Safe, Productive Return to Schools This Fall

 

Directs Department of Health to Institute Universal Mask Requirement in All Schools

Governor Pursuing Options to Mandate Vaccines for School Employees

Launches COVID-19 Testing in Schools Program Using $585 Million in Federal Funds in Partnership with Counties and BOCES

Establishes Additional Back-to-School Testing Program in Partnership with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rite Aid and BioReference, and Acquires Millions of Masks for Students and Educators


 On her first day in office, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new, comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled by the Delta variant. As part of this plan, Governor Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all schools, public and private, as determined necessary at the discretion of the Commissioner. The Department of Health will issue the requirement through regulatory action established by the Public Health and Health Planning Council.

Governor Hochul will also pursue options to mandate vaccines for school employees or require weekly testing in the absence of vaccines, and will continue to work with the Department of Health, education stakeholders and the Legislature on establishing the mandate.

"As Governor, my priorities are now the priorities of the people of New York - and right now that means fighting the Delta variant," Governor Kathy Hochul said. "My number one priority is getting children back to school and protecting the environment so they can learn safely. I am immediately directing the Department of Health to institute universal masking for anyone entering our schools, and we are launching a Back to School COVID-19 testing program to make testing for students and staff widely available and convenient. We are also working to require vaccinations for all school personnel with an option to test out weekly, and we are going to accomplish all of this by working in partnership with all levels of government."

To help ensure testing is available to students as they return to school, Governor Hochul is using $335 million in federal funds to launch a new COVID-19 Testing in Schools Program in partnership with local health departments and BOCES in New York State outside of New York City. In addition, New York City has received $225 million directly to initiate a COVID-19 Testing in Schools Program there, for a total of $585 million in federal funding in New York State to support these programs.

Governor Hochul also launched an additional back-to-school COVID-19 testing program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rite Aid and BioReference to make testing more widely available for New York State public school students before the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

Testing appointments will be available to New York students in grades K-12 at the 115 Rite Aid drive-through locations. Students are required to pre-register online and schedule a time slot for testing. Students aged 17 and under must have parental or legal guardian consent and be accompanied by a guardian at time of testing in the drive- through. Digital results will be delivered to parents for students to bring to school. COVID-19 testing is voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the student's family nor to the school district.

In addition to these new testing programs, New York State has available more than 4.3 million child-sized clothed face masks, about 10 million adult-sized clothed face masks and almost 55 million non-surgical face masks to provide to students and teachers in schools across the state.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said, "Our highest priority is helping to ensure the health and safety of our students and educators as we work together to combat COVID-19. Since early July, COVID-19 cases in New York have risen 10-fold and 95 percent of sequenced positive cases were confirmed to be Delta variant. Based on incidence and prevalence, our findings demonstrate the necessity of layered prevention strategies, including this mask requirement. While a simple measure of prevention, requiring masks now is crucial for protecting the health of our children and ensuring we can get our students back in their schools this fall."

Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa said, "Since the onset of the pandemic, the health and safety of our students, teachers, and school personnel has been our top priority. With the increase in COVID variant cases around the state, Governor Hochul's action, taken after consultation with educators, demonstrates her commitment to the health and wellbeing of our students and the importance of keeping our schools open. The State Education Department supports a consistent application of masking requirements in schools, easing the return to school with a common line of defense against the spread of the COVID variant. I look forward to continuing our collaboration with Governor Hochul in support of our shared focus on expanded educational opportunity for all New Yorkers."

Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, "The Board and I applaud Governor Hochul for supporting and protecting students and teachers alike with a statewide mask mandate for schools. We must do everything in our power to limit the transmission of COVID in our schools so students continue to receive in-person instruction throughout the school year. Requiring students, teachers and staff to wear masks is the right thing to do for all New Yorkers."

Permits Filed For 2330 Cambreleng Avenue In Belmont, The Bronx

 

2330 Cambreleng Avenue in Belmont, The Bronx via Google Maps

Permits have been filed for an eight-story residential building at 2330 Cambreleng Avenue in Belmont, The Bronx. Located between East 187th Street and East 183rd Street, the lot is closest to the 182-183 Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Aaron Yaghoobian of Global Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 75-foot-tall development will yield 33,001 square feet, with 32,141 square feet designated for residential space and 860 square feet for community facility space on the first floor. The building will have 45 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 714 square feet. The concrete-based structure will also have a 30-foot-long rear yard, 983 square feet of space for indoor recreation in the cellar, 13 vehicle parking spaces, and 23 bicycle parking spaces on the roof.

IMC Architecture is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - AUGUST 24, 2021

 

35,937 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours

3,199 New Positives Yesterday


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

"Fighting COVID-19 and the Delta variant is a top priority for this administration, and although we're implementing new masking requirements to keep everyone safe, vaccination is the key to our future," Governor Hochul said. "Millions of New Yorkers have taken the vaccine, but far too many remain unvaccinated and that's why we continue to operate convenient sites across the state. Getting vaccinated helps your family, friends and community, so get your shot today."


Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 88,918
  • Total Positive - 3,199
  • Percent Positive - 3.60%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.13%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 2,103 (+86)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 265
  • Patients in ICU - 416 (+9)
  • Patients in ICU with Intubation - 204 (+16)
  • Total Discharges - 191,027 (+181)
  • New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 11
  • Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 43,415
    • 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.
  • Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 55,395
    • 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 - 23,298,566
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 35,937
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 329,805
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 75.8%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 69.0%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 78.7%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 70.7%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 63.9%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 57.7%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 66.3%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 59.2%

Congressman Adriano Espaillat - Virtual Back To School Town Hall: Postponed & Will Be Rescheduled

 

Bronx Dems - Reminder: Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive

 

Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive

Dear Friend,

We are still accepting donations of high-need supplies for Haiti through this Friday, August 27th. You can drop off donations at the Bronx Democratic Party Headquarters located at 1534 Boone Avenue starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th through Friday, August 27th between 11:00am and 4:00pm. You may also contact your local elected official to find a Bronx drop-off location near you.

There is a high need for the following items:

Canned Goods
Bottled Water
Dried Foods
Baby Supplies
Toiletries
Feminine Hygiene Products
Flashlights
Batteries
First Aid Supplies

Please share and help spread the word, thank you for your support!


Drop-off Locations:

Bronx Democratic Party HQ
1534 Boone Ave, Bronx, NY 10460   

Hours:
Wednesday, August 25 to Friday, August 27 | 11am - 4pm

Please contact your local CouncilmemberAssemblymemberState Senator, or Congressmember to make a donation at a drop-off location near you.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@bronxdems.org. Thank you for your support!

Governor Hochul Directs Flags on All State Buildings Lowered to Half-Staff Tomorrow for Fallen Trooper

 

In her first order of business New York Governor Kathy Hochol, 


 "I am devastated by the news of the passing of New York State Police Trooper James J. Monda, an 18-year veteran of the Division who died in the line of duty while on marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake Sunday.

Our Troopers serve and protect the citizens of the State and when we lose a member, we lose a piece of the community. I extend prayers and condolences from all New Yorkers to the family, fiancĂ©e and friends of Trooper Monda.

I am directing that flags on all State buildings be lowered to half-staff tomorrow through interment on Monday in honor of Trooper Monda. We will never forget his dedicated service to our safety and our State." 


134 Days and Counting

 


This is City Hall in Staten Island Week I will be in Staten Island the rest of the week even though Staten Island has a Republican Borough President James Oddo. I will be in and about the smallest borough in the city. I am glad that I will have only Brooklyn and Queens to go, since I am normally in Manhattan almost every day. 


Congratulations to our new Governor Kathy Hochul, and the riddance of Andrew Cuomo. The King is Dead, but I don't want to give Republican candidate for Mayor Curtis Swila to much credit for his acting when he was on the Political Rundown. He would dress up as a king complete with a Burger King crown, and act as if he was King Cuomo. 


Let me get back to work here in Staten Island, and maybe I'll go visit an old friend Staten Island Chuck.