Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - JULY 15, 202

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

20 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.   

NOTE: Updates to the CDC's cumulative death data files are being delayed, as the CDC upgrades its system. Any questions about this should be directed to the CDC. During this time, total deaths and new daily deaths reported through HERDS will continue as normal. 

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

"New Yorkers have worked hard to keep each other safe from COVID-19, but with new variants spreading throughout the state, we must maintain remain vigilant in using the tools," Governor Hochul said. "Stay up to date on your vaccine and booster doses, and talk to your child's pediatrician about getting them vaccinated as soon as possible. If you're traveling or feel unwell, get tested, and if you do test positive, consult your doctor about treatment options." 

Today's data is summarized briefly below: 

• Cases Per 100k - 41.44
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 36.84
• Test Results Reported - 88,497
• Total Positive - 8,098
• Percent Positive - 8.53%**
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 8.99%
• Patient Hospitalization - 2,458 (-2)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 437
• Patients in ICU - 237 (+4)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 79 (+9)
• Total Discharges - 320,449 (+416)
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 20
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 56,760

** 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 - 72,417

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- 39,531,669
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours- 18,490
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days- 91,137
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose- 92.9%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series- 84.3%
• 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)- 87.9%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose (CDC)- 84.6%
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series (CDC)- 74.3%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose- 82.6%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series- 74.8%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC)- 91.3%
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC)- 77.9%

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 12, 2022	Wednesday, July 13, 2022	Thursday, July 14, 2022
Bronx	9.54%	9.13%	8.98%
Kings	8.63%	8.53%	8.37%
New York	8.83%	8.22%	8.07%
Queens	10.88%	10.77%	10.94%
Richmond	10.24%	9.45%	9.44%

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•   Mott Haven Tour with Commissioner Kim, Deputy Speaker Ayala, Bronx District Attorney Clarke & NYPD
•   NYC Redistricting: Draft Maps Released
•   NYC Liquor License Surcharge Suspended

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•   Important NYS Remote Work Survey
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MOTT HAVEN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS TOUR WITH NYC LEADERSHIP

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce team led by Chamber President Lisa Sorin and Avenue NYC Program Manager Tony Billups hosted a tour of Mott Haven commercial districts in the South Bronx. Joined by NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clarke, New York City Council Speaker Diana Ayala, NYPD, and Third Avenue Business Improvement District Board Chair Linda Ortiz, the afternoon focused on the needs and opportunities of the historic 138th Street commercial corridor and the emerging Bruckner Boulevard commercial corridor. Collectively, these areas represent 400 small businesses. During the tour the team visited Valencia Bakery, Rite Check, and Bar 47. Under the Avenue NYC Program, funded by New York City Department of Small Business Services, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce completed year one of a three year grant program with the completion of the Mott Haven Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA). The CDNA highlights the existing business landscape, consumer characteristics, physical environment, and unique character of the commercial corridors and local businesses that make up the identity of each neighborhood. To view the preliminary CDNA presentation, Click HERE

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING DRAFT MAPS RELEASED

The NYC Redistricting Commission today released draft maps of proposed changes to New York City Council district lines. It is vitally important that we pay attention to these proposed changes and provide feedback. The Bronx and New York City need you to be engaged in drawing the lines for our government's City Council district maps. About the Redistricting Process: The U.S. Constitution requires a census or count of the population every ten years. This census triggers the redistricting of federal, state and local legislative districts across the nation. New York City’s population grew from 8.2 million people in 2010 to 8.8 million in 2020. That’s roughly 630,000 people new to the city throughout 51 City Council districts. In New York City, the City Charter assigns the task of drawing 51 new New York City Council maps to the Districting Commission. For more detailed information read the Redistricting Commission Primer Guide, Click HERE The commission has 15 members. Seven are appointed by the mayor. Eight are appointed by the New York City Council. Five are appointed by the Council majority and three by the Council minority. Learn who your Commissioners are, Click Here View the Redistricting Draft Maps, Click HERE Provide Feedback: Public testimony can be submitted by email to publictestimony@redistricting.nyc.gov or by mail: 253 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007. The Commission can be followed on Twitter at @districtingNYC.

NYC LIQUOR LICENSE SURCHARGE SUSPENDED

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hailed a new law he actively and strongly pushed for that suspends the city's liquor license surcharge and puts money back into the pockets of small business owners. The legislation – sponsored by New York City Councilmembers Keith Powers and Justin Brannan – suspends the city's 25 percent surcharge businesses pay on state liquor licenses for a year and is retroactively effective June 1, 2022. It is estimated that the legislation will help businesses citywide save $6.5 million over the next year. The legislation fulfills a key commitment made in Mayor Adams' "Renew, Rebuild, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City's Economic Recovery" plan released earlier this year.

RECENT CHANGES TO NYC REGULATIONS & ADDITIONAL SERVICES

New York State Remote Work Survey for Businesses As the COVID-19 pandemic ingrains itself into our way of life, it is clear that many companies are actively deciding on their future plans with respect to remote/ hybrid work, which will have significant implications on our economy. Over the past two years, the State has conducted two surveys on this topic, most recently in the spring of 2021. However, as the pandemic has continued to evolve, many businesses’ plans have evolved as well. To understand NY companies’ latest plans for remote/ hybrid working, we have partnered with Empire State Development to launch a new survey and hope your firm would provide feedback by completing the survey. The survey will ask about current approaches to remote/ hybrid work, plans moving forward, and any associated operational changes such as hiring practices or changes in physical office space. To complete the survey, CLICK HERE

DCWP Hosts Hearing on License Renewal Extension The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection proposed rules relating to an extension on time to renew certain licenses that were subject to term extensions created by emergency executive orders. The hearing for this rule will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 11:00am. Find more information related to the rule, Click HERE

SAVE THE DATE - 2022 GALA: CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS

Thursday September 29 - 6:30PM Marina Del Rey, Bronx NY 2022 Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gala Celebrating Our Members Join us for fun, networking and fundraising at this can't-miss Bronx Chamber Signature Event recognizing the importance of Chamber members and the vital services the Bronx Chamber of Commerce provides to the borough and New York City. Take a look at the 2021 Gala - Click HERE Click HERE for Sponsorship packages, securing your table & dinner ticket details. For more information, email dolores@bronxchamber.org

Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 20 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Pride 365: LGBTQIA+ Business Reception The Bronx Chamber of Commerce supported by Ponce Bank, The Bronx Community Foundation, Third Avenue Business Improvement District, and the Office of the Bronx Borough President will announce a first of its kind Pride 365: LGBTQIA+ business empowerment initiative on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 6:00pm at Ponce Bank, located at 980 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx.   The initiative seeks to empower LGBTQIA+ businesses and residents while building localized community wealth in the Bronx. Click HERE To Register

Wednesday, July 27 at 2pm Twitter Ad Talk: Adding Twitter to Your Holiday Marketing Heads-down in planning for Q4, or just getting started? We're hosting #TwitterAdTalk to show you what Twitter has in store for your brand during the holiday season.   Connecting with Twitter’s plugged-in audience   Driving people to buy   Leveraging Twitter's ad products suite    Live Q&A Don't miss out on hearing directly from the experts. Click HERE To Register

Thursday, July 28 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Summer BBQ Networking Event Join us for a summer celebration barbeque at the Pelham Split Rock Golf Course! Enjoy fresh barbequed food, smores, drinks and speed networking with your fellow Bronx businesses and chamber staff. Click HERE To Register

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