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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
49th Precinct Book Bag Giveaway
This was the second book bag giveaway by the 49th precinct, and several children received new book bags from the Youth Coordinator Officers of the 49th Precinct. below are two photo of the event.
This is a photo of the children holding their new book bags.
In this photo the children are wearing their new book bags.
Governor Hochul Announces Extraordinary Session of the State Legislature Set to Begin September 1
Governor Hochul: "We've gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative leaders."
Hochul: "Recently the Supreme Court rendered a heartless decision that blocked the Biden administration's eviction plan. Under my watch, here in the State of New York we are not going to exacerbate what is already a crisis ... We are not going to abandon our neighbors in need, especially since the State of New York failed in its responsibility to get the money that was allocated by Congress out to the people in need earlier this summer."
Hochul: "We need to amend the Open Meetings Law to make meetings more accessible, more safe, including for those with disabilities across the state."
Hochul: "I also have an agenda item that's very important to me and that is to jumpstart a long overdue decision pertaining to establishing cannabis in the State of New York."
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin Wednesday, September 1, to address New York's rent and eviction crisis, the Open Meetings Law, and the state's long-overdue cannabis program. Governor Hochul also announced she is extending New York State's eviction moratorium to January 15, 2021.
I am happy to be able to make some announcements which I think will be well received by the people of the State of New York.
I also want to say I have worked tirelessly through the weekend with the leadership of the Assembly, Carl Heastie, his team, as well the Majority Leader of the New York State Senate, Andrea Stewart-Cousins. I thank them and my team for putting in an unlimited number of hours to make sure that we address the crisis that we are facing in the State of New York.
When I was officially sworn in this room one week ago today, I made a commitment to the people of the state that I would fight for them to make sure we get our kids back to school, get people back to work, and get rental relief to the families in need.
The pandemic has created unimaginable stress and anxiety for tenants and landlords who are struggling through no fault of their own. Many of them lost jobs, lost the ability to pay their bills, and now the debt has been mounting - and the fact is that we are not out of the pandemic yet as much as we had hoped months ago when the numbers were trending in a different direction.
We could not have foreseen there would be another variant, a deadly variant known as the Delta variant that would continue to suppress our ability to come back fully. Therefore we still need assistance for our families.
Recently the Supreme Court rendered a heartless decision that blocked the Biden administration's eviction plan. Under my watch, here in the State of New York we are not going to exacerbate what is already a crisis in terms of the homelessness problem. We are not going to allow people who through no fault of their own lost income, not able to pay, and facing eviction. We are not going to allow that to happen here in the great State of New York. We are not going to abandon our neighbors in need, especially since the State of New York failed in its responsibility to get the money that was allocated by Congress out to the people in need earlier this summer.
Therefore, we want to expand the safety net for people who qualify for rental and landlord assistance, and we can no longer wait nor can they.
I also need to assure people, and I've heard from many, many elected officials across the state, that we need to amend the Open Meetings Law to make meetings more accessible, more safe, including for those with disabilities across the state. We need to address a situation and we need to continue what we put in place during the pandemic to allow the meetings continue but not in person.
I also have an agenda item that's very important to me and that is to jumpstart a long overdue decision pertaining to establishing cannabis in the State of New York. I'll be appointing my nominations to start process to legally produce and distribute cannabis in the State of New York. There is no reason why simple announcements in terms of who the executive director is and who the chair person is were not done in time, but I'm going to make up for that lost time and I want those decisions made. I've made the decision as to who I want but they need confirmation from the Legislature.
It is my goal to extend the eviction moratorium to expand rental assistance programs from today to January 15. We also know that landlords are struggling and we need to make sure that small businesses are protected as well, and that's why I will be starting today, and I'll be signing the proclamation momentarily.
Pursuant to the power vested in me by Article 4, Section 3 of the Constitution, I am hereby convening the Senate and the Assembly of the State of New York in an extraordinary session to commence tomorrow, September 1, at noon.
The focus will be narrow. As I mentioned it will address the rental and eviction crisis. It will address the Open Meetings Law to allow more access to meetings, and it will also deal with the freeing up of the cannabis program which is long overdue.
I know it's a tall and extraordinary session. It is indeed extraordinary but we've gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative leaders, and again, I thank them for their willingness to come back during this time and to be willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done for the people the State of New York. That is something I promised and it's a promise I intend to keep.
Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Intrusion into Credit Union’s Computer System
The Defendant Destroyed More Than 20 Gigabytes of Data, Including Financial Records, in Retaliation for Being Fired
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Juliana Barile pleaded guilty to one count of computer intrusion arising from the defendant’s unauthorized intrusion into, and destruction of data on, the computer system of a New York credit union (the “Credit Union”) following her termination as an employee of the Credit Union. The guilty plea took place before United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. When sentenced, Barile faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine.
Jacquelyn M. Kasulis, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the guilty plea.
“In an act of revenge for being terminated, Barile surreptitiously accessed the computer system of her former employer, a New York Credit Union, and deleted mortgage loan applications and other sensitive information maintained on its file server,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Kasulis. “Protecting private financial data from being compromised or destroyed by unauthorized computer intrusions is an important priority of this Office.” Ms. Kasulis also thanked New York City Police Department for their valuable assistance with the case.
“Ms. Barile may have thought she was getting back at her employer by deleting files, however she did just as much harm to customers. Her petty revenge not only created a huge security risk for the bank, but customers also depending on paperwork and approvals to pay for their homes were left scrambling,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Driscoll. “An insider threat can wreak just as much havoc, if not more, than an external criminal. The bank and customers are now faced with the tremendous headache of fixing one employee's selfish actions.”
According to court filings, Barile was fired from her position as a part-time employee with the Credit Union on May 19, 2021. Two days later, on May 21, 2021, Barile remotely accessed the Credit Union’s file server and deleted more than 20,000 files and almost 3,500 directories, totaling approximately 21.3 gigabytes of data. The deleted data included files related to mortgage loan applications and the Credit Union’s anti-ransomware protection software. Barile also opened confidential files. After she accessed the computer server without authorization and destroyed files, Barile sent text messages to a friend explaining that “I deleted their shared network documents,” referring to the Credit Union’s share drive. To date, the Credit Union has spent approximately $10,000 in remediating Barile’s unauthorized intrusion and destruction of data.
127 Days and Counting
It looks like I am going to have to go back to the Bronx, and show off my hoop experience once again. My good friend to my right can help by having one of his peace rallies again, since he couldn't drop a basket.
Now the community is demonstrating at the precinct house. I wonder why Joe Biden is the president, not Donald Trump.
Office of Mental Health Announces New Video Series to Help Parents and Students Prepare for Return to School
Series of YouTube Videos Addresses Concerns from New Yorkers and Offers Tips for Coping
The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced a series of ‘Back to School 2021’ videos to assist and support parents, caregivers and students as they prepare for the new school year. OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “This has been an extremely trying year for the students of New York and for their parents. Some students haven’t been in the classroom for 18 months. Others have had to juggle hybrid learning. It’s been a period of extreme sacrifice and now, as we prepare to enter the 2021-22 school year, we want parents and students to know that we are here to support you and your mental health.” The videos are targeted to parents and caregivers as well students with topics that include:
OMH surveyed hundreds of New York children and families to learn what might be causing anxiety and concern ahead of this school year. The videos will help kids and parents deal with the stress and other issues caused by the pandemic over the last 18 months, and also offer additional resources that have been compiled by the Office of Mental Health, including:
Additionally, OMH’s NY Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline (1-844-863-9314) continues to help support students and caregivers during this transition. The Helpline is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Friday. Trained crisis counselors can listen to your concerns and offer suggestions for coping. It also provides linkages for callers who need additional support. OMH launched the Emotional Support Helpline in March 2020 as part of the agency’s COVID-19 response and to date the line has handled 70,000 calls and provided free, confidential, and anonymous assistance to New Yorkers across the state. | |
Senator Biaggi's Back to School Event 09/03/2021 / Evento Regreso a Clases de la Senadora Biaggi 03/09/21
Dear Community,
Hope you are well. Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions this past weekend, my office had to cancel our annual Backpack Giveaway. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Today, I am excited to announce we have rescheduled our back to school event for this week!
Please join me for a Backpack Giveaway at 894 Garrison Ave Bronx, NY 10474 this Friday, September 3rd from 2PM to 4PM, while supplies last. Our event will be held rain or shine!
As we are approaching the end of summer and the start of school, it is important that our community is well equipped to return back to school safely. I look forward to hosting my annual Back to School event for the 34th Senate District that will honor our shared community and the progress we have made this year, especially after the difficult year it has been for students, teachers and families. Our teams have worked hard throughout the past year to provide for our communities, and this year's back to school event is a prime example of our continued work.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and my team at biaggi@nysenate.gov or by calling our office at 718-822-2049.
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
Governor Hochul Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19 Delta Variant
Announces Plan for New Statewide Weekly Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated School Staff
Decentralizes Booster Shot Distribution to Local Health Departments, Announces $65 Million Available to Local Health Departments to Support These Efforts
State Exploring Vaccine Mandate for All Staff in All State Regulated Facilities
New Measures Build on Governor's Comprehensive Plan to Help Ensure a Safe, Productive Return to Schools This Fall
Follows Universal Mask Requirement in All Schools Enacted on Governor's First Day in Office and $585 Million School Testing Program Using $585 Million in Federal Funds
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new measures to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant and updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating the virus.
Speaking at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, the Governor announced she will be working with localities, the state health department and the Public Health and Health Planning Council in the days ahead to put in place mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated public and charter school employees, and to establish a vaccination requirement for all staff at state-regulated facilities and congregate settings. The governor announced $65 million will be available to local health departments across the state to support the quick and reliable distribution of booster shots.
"Last year every community across the state came together in a profound way to say, 'we can do this'," Governor Hochul said. "This war is not over and the Delta variant is a serious threat, especially for people who are still unvaccinated. We all need to remain vigilant to protect each other - and that means coming in to get your shot and booster shot, wearing masks in indoor spaces, and exercising basic safety measures that we are all familiar with by now."
Getting children back to school where they can learn most effectively and protecting the students, teachers and staff are top priorities for Governor Hochul. Building on the state department of health's directive requiring universal masking for anyone entering schools, the governor will be working with localities, the department of health and the Public Health and Health Planning Council in the days ahead to implement a mandatory weekly COVID testing for school staff who are not vaccinated.
Following the department of health's announcement last week that all staff in health care facilities need to be vaccinated, the state is exploring how to expand this requirement to include staff at all state-regulated facilities.Local health departments will be supporting the distribution of booster shots in New York, enabling them to use their knowledge and workforce to quickly deliver booster shots to their communities. The governor is making $65 million available to local health departments to build the infrastructure for these efforts.
COVID-19 Numbers for New York as of August 30:
- Test Results Reported - 95,579
- Total Positive - 3,789
- Percent Positive - 3.96%
- 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.35%
- Patient Hospitalization - 2,234 (+48)
- Patients Newly Admitted - 232
- Patients in ICU - 484 (+16)
- Patients in ICU with Intubation - 247 (+18)
- Total Discharges - 192,839 (+185)
- New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 22
- Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 43,573
- Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 55,602
COVID-19 Vaccination Data for New York as of August 31, 11 a.m.:
- Total vaccine doses administered - 23,665,694
- Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 46,143
- Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 367,128
- Ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 77.0%
- Ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 69.9%
- Ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 79.7%
- Ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 71.6%
- New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 64.9%
- New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 58.5%
- New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 67.3%
- New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 60.0%