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COMMUNITY BOARD NO.1
BROOKLYN
Available Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dealice Fuller, Chairperson
Gerald A. Esposito, District Manager
Marie Bueno-Wallin, Assistant District Manager
DATE: APRIL 27, 2020Dear Board Members, Constituents, & Visitors of Community Board No. 1:
The Health & Safety of our Board Members, constituents, visitors and staff remain
our Number 1 priority.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in contact with relevant
authorities to gain insight into how we may get back to business!
This is a tough time – Let us look after Each other, our Families, and our
Community!
While our doors remain closed, our telephone lines and Emails are being answered by
our District Manager & staff.
Our District Manager has not missed a day in the office & the staff is working from
home.
The Health of our Community is what matters most!
Sincerely,
Dealice Fuller
Chair
Brooklyn, Community Board No.1ORGANIZATION ADDRESS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
PROJECT OUTREACH 960 Manhattan Avenue For over three decades they have been a quality
Brooklyn, NY 11222
provider for life-changing drug and alcohol abuse
718-383-7200
Open 9AM-5PM treatment and training. Outreach’s facilities are
Mon.-Fri. operational. They are monitoring for symptoms in
Outpatient Services clients, students, visitors, staff; and taking proactive
https://opiny.org/ steps to keep all in facilities safe while serving the
See Health Alert In Link: https://opiny.org/covid-
needs of the community.
19/
NORTH BROOKLYN ANGELS 1 Havemeyer Street The North Brooklyn Angels (part of the North
Brooklyn, NY 11211 Brooklyn Coalition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors)
Tel: (917) 407-1444 continues to operate its Mobile Soup Kitchen during
42 West St. #202, Brooklyn NY 11222 the crisis. Demand for meals as well as safety
Email: challenges have led to special procedures such as Grab
northbrooklynangels@gmail.com & Go meals, distribution via a van instead of the larger
Website Food Service Angelmobile Truck. Just recently, the
https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/ Angels have begun a collaboration with Jimmy's Diner
on Union Avenue, to distribute a meal to every shift
Interested parties should go to the website or working at Woodhull Hospital. Volunteers shuttle 300
email. meals a day to the Heroic Healthcare workers.
There is a different meal location each weekday. Information about where Angels distribute their
Lines for the take-away meals start forming at midday meal, or links to volunteer or donate, can be
12:30PM-1:30PM found at the website: www.northbrooklynangels.org
Mon: Manhattan Ave., in front of St. Anthony's
Tues: Division Ave. & Marcy, across from Public
Library
Wed.: St. John's Lutheran on Maujer, across from
Williamsburg Houses
Thursday: 275 Jackson outside of Cooper Park
Residents Council
Friday: Two sites:
1Most Holy Trinity Church (in the lot during this
crisis: Johnson & Graham)
In front of Church on Montrose Ave. When our
Angelmobile Food Service Truck is operating.
Also, Out front of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
Hall on Havemeyer & N. 8 St.
THE PEOPLES FIREHOUSE 113 Berry St Brooklyn, NY 11249
INC Tel: (718) 388-4696 Staff is working, contact PFI at (718) 388-4696
(PFI) Mon.-Fri., 9AM-5PM.
The People’s Firehouse, Inc., (PFI) is a
community-based, 501(C)3 organization located Work on: anti-eviction, tenant rights, tenant association
(facebook) in Northside Williamsburg, Brooklyn. PFI has organizing, low-income housing & management, anti-
https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesFir been successful for over 40 years as a Housing arson, fire prevention education, support firefighters.
ehouseInc/ ) and Community Development Organization. PFI
also acts as the civilian advocacy organization for
neighborhood fire protection and supports
firefighters and other related First Responders.
Contact: Kurt Hill
GRAND STREET 246 Graham Avenue Staff is working remotely by phone, M-F. 9AM-5PM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT Brooklyn, NY 1120611206
DISTRICT Erin Piscopink
(BID) Executive Director
John Landzert
Community Engagement + Marketing
Coordinator
Contact
Tel: (718) 218-8836
Email
info@grandstreetbk.org
https://www.grandstreetbk.org/
2Resources provided on website link:
https://www.grandstreetbk.org/blog/resources-
for-businesses-during-covid-19 Office is closed
but staff is working remotely by phone.
Tel. (718) 218-8836
Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM.
CHURCHES UNITED FOR Churches United For Fair Housing, Inc. In support of NYC’s efforts to limit the spread of Novel
FAIR HOUSING Coronavirus (COVID-19) all CUFFH programming
(CUFFH) Headquarters: and events will be suspended through Friday, May
7 Marcus Garvey Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11206 1st. Open for phone contact - Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM by
Tel. (718) 360-2906 telephone during COVID-19)
Offices are closed but they are taking messages
by phone and returning calls.
Tel. (718) 360-2906
Website: https://www.cuffh.org/
UJO 32 Penn Street, Office can be contacted by phone.
Brooklyn, NY 11249 Work with constituents on various social service
UNITED JEWISH Tel. (718) 643-9700 matters, housing, family services, etc.
ORGANIZATIONS OF (fax) (718) 819-1817
WILLIAMSBURG AND NORTH
BROOKLYN Rabbi David Niederman
President and Executive Director
http://www.unitedjewish.org/
CENTRAL AMERICAN 240 Hooper Street Open for phone calls only during COVID-19
LEGAL ASSISTANCE Brooklyn, New York 11211 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 virus, please note the
(CALA) following closings and changes in operation at
Phone: immigration agencies:
(718) 486-6800 - USCIS (fingerprint) offices are closed until May 3,
Fax: 2020.
(718) 486-5287
3Email: cala@igc.org - ICE-ERO offices in New York City have
suspended in-person check-in appointments until
April 14, 2020;
- Immigration courts have canceled all scheduled
hearings of non-detained cases between now and
May 1, 2020 . Please note that the court's 1-800
system may continue to indicate pre-scheduled
dates at this time.
To help safeguard both their staff and clients' health
the office is limiting operations. For the most part
there will only be someone answering phone calls
between 10am - 2pm Tuesday and Thursday. During
these limited hours they are serving people for urgent
work permit applications.
If someone does not have documents, worked in the
food industry and finances need help, they should
seek someone who can help get help through the
"Undocu Workers Fund"
https://raise-nyc.squarespace.com/events
ST. NICK’S ALLIANCE St. Nicks Alliance, During the COVID-19 pandemic, they are Providing
2 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 home delivery of meals for seniors; operating limited
Tel. (718) 388-5454 day care services for essential workers/first responders.
WEBSITE: Contact by telephone, M-F, 9AM-5PM.
https://www.stnicksalliance.org/
https://www.stnicksalliance.org/blog/out-in-the-
field-st-nicks-alliance-serving-community-
during-covid-19-crisis
4SOCIAL MEDIA
MUTUAL AID
Greenpoint Community greenpointcommunity2020@gmail.com
Stronggreenpointcommunity2020
@gmail.com
Williamsburg Mutual Aid
Facebook
Group for those in Williamsburg,
Brooklyn and surrounding areas
who need help or want to help
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Brooklyn Mutual Aid
Mutual aid network of volunteers (646) 439-6016
and resources for Greenpoint and
Williamsburg. Google Document
greenpointhelpers@gmail.com
Comida para Estudiantes y Mapping program of free food site. Noted in
Familias Spanish.
Mapping of Free Food locations – In Spanish
5FOOD & PANTRY PROGRAMS
Greenpoint 136 Milton Street Call for services. They are doing outside distribution.
Reformed Church Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tel. (646) 653-3831
North Brooklyn Angels 1 Havemeyer Street Mobil Units, Check locations previously listed.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (917) 407-1444
Southside United HDFC Inc 145 South 3rd Street Call for services.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (718) 599-1940
Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia 414 Hooper Street, Call for services.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Act of Faith Ministries 141 Manhattan Avenue Call for services.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel. (516) 852-5934
Transfiguration Church 263 Marcy Avenue Call for services.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (718) 782-8181
6***For Persons with HIV only.*** 213 Johnson Avenue Call for services.
Call them about services. La Nueva Brooklyn NY 11206
Esperanza, Inc. Contact Info:
Ms Annette Roque
Tel. (718) 497-7592
Anut4110@aol.com
Southside United Housing 434 South 5th Street Call for services.
Development Fund Corporation Brooklyn NY 11211
Contact Info:
Mr. Juan Ramos
Tel. (718) 387-3600
jramos@lossures.org
153 A Johnson Avenue Call for services.
Trinity Human Services Brooklyn NY 11206
Corporation Tel. (718) 388-3176
Call for services.
United Jewish Organizations of 32 Penn Street
Williamsburg, Inc. Brooklyn NY 11249
Tel. (718) 643-9700
7Find a Free Meal Location Near You
OTHER FOOD RESOURCES
The program is expanded to include meals for
NYC Schools adults
Meal Hubs will operate for children and
families Mon. – Fri. - from 7:30 am to 11:30 am,
and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
No one will be turned away at any time.
No registration, ID, or documentation required.
All three meals a day may be picked up at the
same time.
ACCESS HRA Online tool to help someone apply for benefits Legal Services of New York City (LSNYC) is offering
from the Human Resources free, confidential assessments for public benefits such
This is a website that allows Administration. as cash assistance, SNAP and Medicaid. Call LSNYC’s
someone to get information and Access Line (917-661-4500) to be connected to an
apply for benefit programs, Apply for free food for qualifying people 60 and eligibility and application expert.
including SNAP Cash Assistance, over.
Medicaid and Fair Fares.
FOOD AND NUTRITION FOR https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA
SENIORS -01477
(CSFP)
NYC FOOD DELIVERY If you don't meet all of the eligibility criteria you One week of free groceries are available to all New
ASSISTANCE can still get help at your local food pantry. You Yorkers in five boroughs at the Neighborhood
can find the food pantry closest to you here: Opportunity Network (NeON) Nutrition Kitchens, in
CALL 311 https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help. partnership with the Food Bank of NYC and the NYC
Young Men’s Initiative (YMI).
The City of New York is providing If you need assistance while filling out on the 45 Adams Street - Food Distribution (Outside)
assistance to New Yorkers during website, please call 3-1-1 Monday/Wednesday/Friday ‐ 9am to Noon
8the COVID-19 crisis by delivering
meals to those who cannot access
food themselves.
GET FOOD NYC CALL 311
Website:
http://morr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/i
ndex.html?id=27fd1b2d94234c0ea45e928215d30
6cd
GROW GREEN MARKETS IN NYC McCarren Park Greenmarket Saturday
NEW https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket Saturdays, Year-round
YORK . View real-time updates on market closures and 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
GrowNYC program schedule changes.
FIND A MARKET:
https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets
HEALTH & HOSPITAL For those who don't have a primary care
CARE physician, please call 311. Someone can connect
you to a medical professional under the NYC
Health + Hospitals
(H&H) network. You can also call the Health and
Hospitals’ direct line at 844-NYC-4YE.
FUNERAL CALL 311 For assistance
COSTS
You can get an application for benefits with
written instructions.
9Online
Download burial claim instructions and an
application.
By Phone
Call 311 for assistance.
NYC SERVICE UPDATE https://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/city-agency-
service-updates.page Announcement Page -
Agency Suspensions and Reductions
CITY AND STATE AGENCIES
AGENCY ADDRESS WEBSITE, SERVICES, & ADDITIONAL
TELEPHONE INFORMATION ON
CONTACT COVID-19
DEPT. FOR THE AGING New York City Department for the Aging Various social services
Public Affairs And support for senior citizens.
2 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10007 To prevent the spread of COVID-19, senior centers are
currently closed for congregate programming and meals
Call 212-AGING-NYC or 212-244-6469 t are being provided through a centralized meal delivery
system.
CB 1 Liaison
Charise Lawrence
10CALL YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER WITH
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/index.page Senior QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO RECEIVE
Centers stopping grab and go meals as of 3-30- DELIVERED MEALS.
2020. New service for delivery. Service modifications:
You can also call Aging Connect at 212-Aging-
**See Below for Senior NYC (212-244-6469) or 311. Visit the DOHMH Friendly visiting suspended for in-person and
Citizen Centers in Greenpoint website for coronavirus updates moving to all phone visiting
& Williamsburg** Senior Centers and Social Clubs (fully transitioned
Service suspensions: to Hub based and direct meals delivery to homes
- Foster Grandparent program
only and social engagement virtually)
- Senior Employment Services/Title
VReServe/reemployment for older adultsSocial
Adult Day Care (SADC) (DFTA-funded SADC
referred to Home Delivered Meals program
** Senior Citizen Centers In
Greenpoint& Williamsburg
Swinging 60’s Senior Citizens 211 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Center Tel. (718) 963-3793
Borinquen Plaza 80 Seigel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel. (718) 732-6334
CCNS Northside 179 North 6th Street
Neighborhood Senior Center Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (718) 387-2316
CCNS Pete McGuinness 715 Leonard Street
Neighborhood Senior Center Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tel. (718) 383-1940
11Independence Neighborhood 114 Taylor Street
Senior Center Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (718) 388-9242
Jasa Bushwick Hyland 50 Humboldt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel. (718) 934-4295
Krakus Senior 176 Java Street
Center Luncheon Club Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tel. (718) 383-3324
Los Sures David Santiago 201 South 4th Street
Neighborhood Senior Center Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel. (718) 384-2314
Williamsburg Neighborhood 202 Graham Avenue
Senior Center Brooklyn, NY 11206
tel. (718) 388-6865
Williamsburg Satmar
Neighborhood Senior Center 125 Heyward Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
tel. (718) 625-1608
SMALL BUSINESS US Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps
ADMINISTRA-TION 409 3rd St, SW Americans start, build, and grow businesses.
Washington DC 20416New York State Small https://www.sba.gov/funding-
HELP FOR SMALL Business Development Center ~ programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-
BUSINESSES Small Business Development Center protection-program-ppp
25 Chapel Street
11th Floor PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP)
Howard Building INFORMATION
Brooklyn, NY 11201
12Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster- $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to
assistance pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All
loan terms will be the same for everyone. The loan
For help with applying for an Economic Injury amounts will be forgiven under certain criteria. See the
Disaster Loan, call 800-659-2955 fact sheet.
or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
You can also use a text telephone (TTY) by
calling 1-800-877-8339.
The SBA is now processing general inquiries
regarding support for small businesses through e-
mail to answerdesk@sba.gov. We thank you for
your understanding.
NYC DEPART. OF Brooklyn Borough Office https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/index.page
BUILDINGS 210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201 See DOB NOW Link for Services:
Department of Buildings Main Number: Tel. https://a810-dobnow.nyc.gov/publish/Index.html#!/
(212) 566-5000
As part of the ongoing COVID-19 public health
Melanie E. La Rocca emergency, in accordance with New York State
Commissioner Executive Order 202.6, Empire State Development
guidance and New York City Emergency Executive
Call 311 for all complaints. Outside New York Order 103, all work on non-essential construction and
City, call Tel. 212 NEW-YORK (212 639-9675). demolition sites is suspended for the duration of this
state of emergency
Kazimir Vilenchik, P.E., Borough Commissioner
Tel. (718) 802-3677 and (718) 802-3676 Changes in operations, processing and paper work. See
website.
CB Liaison: (718) 802-3677 and (718) 802-3676
LINK FOR SITE:
Damaris Falero https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/html/essential-
Liaison, External Affairs (718) 802-3635
active-construction.html
Tel: (718) 802-2236
13Email:
dfalero@buildings.nyc.gov
NEW YORK CITY 42 Broadway Updates about Workplace Laws as NYC Seeks to Stop
DEPART. OF CONSUMER New York City Department of Consumer Affairs the Spread of the New Coronavirus (COVID-19)
AFFAIRS (DCA) 42 Broadway, 8th Floor Created by the NYC Department of Consumer and
New York, NY 10004 Worker Protection (DCWP):
Ms. Zanib Ahmad, Community Affairs https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/workers/worker-rights.page
Associate
Tel. (212)436-0159 https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/paid-sick-leave-
Email: zahmad@dca.nyc.gov covid-19-impacted-new-yorkers
DEPT OF YOUTH AND Main Office The New York City Department of Youth and
COMMUNITY DEVELOP- 2 Lafayette Street, 19th Floor Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network
MENT New York, New York 10007 of community-based organizations and programs to
(DYCD) alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide
For more information, call DYCD Youth Connect opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to
at: flourish.
Tel. (800) 246-4646 or
Tel. (646)-343-6800. *** IMPORTANT***
UPDATE
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/DYCD-
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) IS
funded-programs.page
SUSPENDED.
Nonprofit providers are encouraged to frequently
check the Business Continuity During COVID-
19 website for the most up-to-date guidance
available. For guidance specific to DYCD-funded
programs you will see a dropdown box labeled
Department of Youth and Community
Development (DYCD). Guidance will be added
as it becomes available.
14NYC DEPT. OF Tejumadé Ajaiyeoba Agency is to protect and promote health of new
HEALTH & Acting Executive Director Yorkers,
MENTAL HYGIENE DOHMH – External Affairs
Tel. (347) 396.4163 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-
main.page
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
125 Worth Street https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
New York, NY 10013
Permits and Licenses
New York State Office of Mental Health NYC Coronavirus Outbreak
Field Office Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the business assistance
Contact Information Regarding PAR’s locations are not providing in-person services. Apply or
Robert Moon renew permits and licenses online using the links
Director provided below.
New York City Field Office
NYS Office of Mental Health Visit their coronavirus page for more information and
330 Fifth Avenue current guidance.
New York, NY 10001
parreview@health.nyc.gov
MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR Voice Phone: 212-788-2830
For Persons Living with Disabilities -
PEOPLE WITH Video Phone: 646-396-5830
DISABILITIES
Check the Mayor's Office for People with
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/resources/covid-
Disabilities (MOPD's) page for New Yorkers with
19-resources-for-people-with-disabilities.page
Disabilities during COVID-19 with information on
Food/Supply Delivery, Social Security/Medicaid
Operating since 1973, the Mayor's Office for
Benefits, Home Healthcare Services and more.
People with Disabilities (MOPD) is the liaison
between New York City government and the
disability community. In partnership with all City
offices and agencies, MOPD consistently ensures
that the rights and concerns of the disability
community are included in all City initiatives and
15that City programs and policies address the needs
of people with disabilities.
NYPD The 94th Precinct View more information about the 94th Precinct
POLICE 100 Meserole Avenue
In an abundance of caution due Brooklyn, NY 11222 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts
to COVID-19, the upcoming Commanding Officer: Captain Kathleen E. /94th-precinct.page
police officer hire that was FaheyThe 94th Precinct serves the northernmost
scheduled for April 6th is portion of Brooklyn, consisting of, primarily, the
postponed until further notice. neighborhood of Greenpoint.
Desk: Tel. (718) 383-3879
There is no Police Officer Precinct Community Affairs P.O. David Molina
exam being offered at this and P.O. Norberto Rivera - at Tel. (718) 383-
time. Please check back soon 5298.
for more information. Crime Prevention: Tel. (718) 383-9746 - Kirssi
Pantaleon - E-mail: kirssi.pantaleon@nypd.org
Sign up here to receive email Domestic Violence: Tel. (718) 383-4250
alerts regarding upcoming Youth Officer: Tel. (718) 383-3098
exams, events and Auxiliary Coordinator: Tel. (718) 383-6248
information about careers Detective Squad: Tel. (718) 383-8545
with the department:
https://recruit.nypdonline.org/ 90th Precinct View more information about the 90th Precinct
Recruit 211 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Commanding Officer: Captain Mark A. Vazquez https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts
The 90th Precinct serves the northwestern portion /90th-precinct.page
of Brooklyn that mainly consists of the
neighborhood of Williamsburg.
Desk Tel: (718) 963-5311
Precinct Community Affairs
Tel. (718) 963-5309
Det. Juan Roman and P.O. Kenneth Melendez
Crime Prevention: Tel. (718) 963-5367 - Michael
Fhima - E-mail: michael.fhima@nypd.org
Domestic Violence: Tel. (718) 963-5321
Youth Officer: Tel. (718) 963-5301
16Auxiliary Coordinator: Tel. (718) 963-5325
Detective Squad: Tel. (718) 963-5368
NEW YORK Unemployment: Info on Corona Virus
STATE ** COVID-19 Update: NYS is waiving the 7-Day https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
waiting period for Unemployment Insurance
benefits for people who are out of work due to SNAP Program Link:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap
quarantines. Unemployment Insurance is
temporary income for eligible workers who lose ** Unemployment Assistance Link:
their jobs through no fault of their own. To https://www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-
collect benefits, you must be ready, willing, and assistance
able to work, and actively looking for work
during each week in which you are claiming
benefits.
NEW YORK STATE New York State Liquor Authority NYC Office Visit the NYSLA website
DIVISION OF 105 West 125th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE 10027 https://sla.ny.gov/
CONTROL (NYSLA) Tel: (212) 961-8385
Advisory 2020-1 - Statutory Regulatory Relief
SLA Provides COVID-19 Guidance on Regarding Coronavirus
Restrictions, To-Go & Delivery, and Q & A
To aid in prevention of the spread of the coronavirus and
https://sla.ny.gov/Restrictions-in-Response-to- assist businesses impacted by the current state of emergency,
COVID-19 the Governor has ordered the State Liquor Authority (SLA)
to promulgate guidance on new off-premises privileges for
licensed businesses with on-premises privileges.
NYCHA NYCHA's Service Window is now closed until at NYCHA has been working closely with the NYC
least April 19th, 2020, but service of papers may Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and other
City, State, and federal partners to monitor the
Coronavirus (COVID-19). https://us11.campaign-
17still be mailed to NYCHA's Law Dept. at 90 archive.com/?u=adc8ca36b531e0fcca46e2246&id=575d
Church St., 11th Floor. 8056b9
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 for Information for NYCHA Public Housing Residents:
NYCHA Community (Updated: April 7, 2020)
NYCHA Development and Services Update (as of
04.06.20) English | Español |中文 (繁體 / 简体)
| Русский
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/residents/resources.pa
ge
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/index.page
ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:
AGENCY ADDRESS WEBSITE &
TELEPHONE SERVICES
CONTACT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON
COVID-19
SOCIAL SECURITY Everett M. Lo https://www.ssa.gov/
ADMIN. Social Security Administration - Regional Public
(SSA) Affairs Office COVID-19 Resources
(Work) Tel. (212) 264-2715
26 Federal Plaza, Room 40-120 For the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic,
New York, NY 10278 including symptoms, how to protect yourself, and travel
Email: everett.lo@ssa.gov advisories, visit these resources:
If your local Social Security office is closed, be Coronavirus (COVID-19)
aware that many services are available online. CDC Website
USAgov Website
If you had a scheduled appointment, please call
1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Social Security Resources
18You also can do business with Social Security Online Services
over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY
number, 1-800-325-0778).
INTERNAL Brenda Stuart Luke https://www.irs.gov/
REVENUE IRS Specialist https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
SERVICE Communications Liaison The IRS has established a special section focused on
(IRS) (Work) Tel. (212) 436-1027 steps to help taxpayers, businesses & others affected by
(Cell) (917) 865-6627 the coronavirus. (https://www.coronavirus.gov)
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus and in Spanish
Sunnie Casimiro at https://gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus. The Department
Sr. Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, of Treasury also has information available at
IRS Coronavirus: Resources, Updates, and What You Should
Wage & Investment (SPEC) 290 Broadway 5th Know.
Floor Mail Stop 05-E New York, NY 10007 Economic Impact Payments - Social Security
beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax
Email: returns will not need to file:
sunnie.casimiro@irs.gov - to receive an economic impact payment. It’s automatic.
Tel: (212) 436-1523 More information from #IRS at
e-fax: (888) 261-1980 www.irs.gov/coronavirus #COVIDreliefIRSSee details
from #IRS at: www.irs.gov/coronavirus
#COVIDreliefIRS
US CENSUS BUREAU The 2020 Census is open for self-response Response Website:
online at 2020Census.gov, over the phone by https://2020census.gov/en.html For information about the
calling the number provided in your invitation, application and hiring process for 2020 Census jobs, see
and by paper through the mail: these frequently asked questions. You may also call 855-
JOB-2020 (855-562-2020).
There are several ways that you can contact the Questionnaires will be mailed by mid April.
U.S. Census Bureau for support. Call for information and assistance.2020 Census
Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
For language support: The 2020 Census can be
completed by phone in the following languages. They are adapting or delaying some of their operations to
protect the health and safety of their staff and the public
19Phone lines are open every day from 7am to 2am and make sure they get the same population counted
Eastern Time. another way.
English: 844-330-2020
Spanish: 844-468-2020
Chinese (Mandarin): 844-391-2020
Chinese (Cantonese): 844-398-2020
Vietnamese: 844-461-2020
Korean: 844-392-2020
Russian: 844-417-2020
Arabic: 844-416-2020
Tagalog: 844-478-2020
Polish: 844-479-2020
French: 844-494-2020
Haitian Creole: 844-477-2020
Portuguese: 844-474-2020
Japanese: 844-460-2020
English (for Puerto Rico residents): 844-
418-2020
Spanish (for Puerto Rico residents): Tel.
844-426-2020
For information on services for people who
are deaf or hard of hearing: Call the TDD
number at Tel. (844) 467-2020.
CENTER FOR Call Tel. (800) 232-4636 https://www.cdc.gov/
DISEASE AND 24 hrs/7 days Corona Virus Info Link:
CONTROL (Washington DC based)
(CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The CDC is one of the major operating
components of the Department of Health and
Human Services.
20NYC PARKS & Mary Salig, North Brooklyn Parks Manager For all updates on park service changes and closures,
RECREATION please refer to the NYC Parks website:
If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-
and contact your local NYC Parks Borough guide/coronavirus.
Commissioner or NYC Parks Government
NYS DEPT OF PARKS Relations staff. For more information and guidance about COVID-19,
Matt Drury please refer to the DOHMH website:
Director of Government Relations https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-
T 212.360.1386 topics/coronavirus.page
C 917.635.1635
F 212.360.1388 Parks & Open Space Resources
Email matt.drury@parks.nyc.gov Visit the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
NYC Parks website
The Arsenal, Central Park
830 Fifth Avenue, Room 317 Visit The Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn
New York, NY 10065 website
nyc.gov/parks
Visit the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic
Preservation website
KINGS COUNTY 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 General Website
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S Public Information Bureau: http://www.brooklynda.org/
OFFICE – BROOKLYN DA Tel: (718) 250-2300 Sealing your conviction link:
Crime Prevention Division: http://www.brooklynda.org/sealing/
Tel: (718) 250-2221
UNITS -
Action Center -
718-250-2340
Domestic Violence-
718-250-3300
Elder Abuse-
718-250-5299
Human Trafficking-
21718-250-2770
Public Integrity-
718-250-2747
Immigrant Affairs -
718-250-3333
Labor Fraud-
718-250-3770
Teen Dating Violence-
718-250-3321
Family Justice-
718-250-5111
Victim Services-
718-250-3820
Hate Crimes-
718-250-4949
BROOKLYN PUBLIC Brooklyn Public Library bklynlibrary.org
LIBRARIES 10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238 https://www.bklynlibrary.org/
Along with the City's increased efforts to slow
the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), https://www.bklynlibrary.org/coronavirus
Brooklyn Public Library has decided to close our
doors. Beginning Monday, March 16, all
locations will be closed until further notice.
Virtual Programs Link:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/list/Vi
rtual%20Programming
22UTILITIES ADDRESS WEBSITE, SERVICES, & ADDITIONAL
& TELEPHONE INFORMATION
NATIONAL GRID Renee V. McClure https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-
(GAS) Manager, Community and Customer Home/covid-19
Management
National Grid For more information, please visit their: website.
One Metro Tech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201 https://www.nationalgridus.com/Default.aspx
(O) Tel. (929) 324-4390
(C ) Tel. (917) 270-0275 To learn more, and stay updated on National Grid’s
Email: efforts, visit our dedicated
renee.mcclure@nationalgrid.com page: https://www.nationalgridus.com/regionalized/covid
-19.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESS WEBSITE, SERVICES & ADDITIONAL
NAME & OFFICE & TELEPHONE INFORMATION
Mayor, City of New York City Hall, New York, NY 10007 Visit the Mayor's website
Honorable Bill de Blasio Tel: (212) 788-3000,
Fax: (212) 312-0700 https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/index.page
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Hotline
If you have questions about immigration or how More Resources:
to access City services during the #COVID19 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/get-help/resources-for-
crisis, Call the hotline at 212-788-7654 from survivors-during-covid-19.page
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, or Email to
AskMOIA@cityhall.nyc.gov
Public Advocate for New Fax: (212) 669-4701 Visit the Public Advocate for NYC's website
York City Jumaane Williams David Dinkins Municipal Building
1 Centre Street 15th Floor North
23New York, NY 10007 https://pubadvocate.nyc.gov/
New York City Public Advocate
reception@advocate.nyc.gov Services: The Public Advocate is a non-voting member
Tel. (212) 669-7200 of the New York City Council with the right to introduce
Fax: (212) 669-4701 and co-sponsor legislation. Among other duties, the
Public Advocate also serves as an ombudsman for city
"COVID-19 Pandemic: Preliminary Recovery government, providing oversight for city agencies,
and Response." Among the tenant response investigating citizens' complaints… failures of those
measures are other measures outlined in the services.
report:
https://advocate.nyc.gov/reports/covid-19-
pandemic-preliminary-response-recovery-report/
Comptroller Honorable Municipal Building, Room 530, New York, NY Visit the Comptroller's website
Scott M. Stringer 10007
Tel: (212) 669-2508 https://comptroller.nyc.gov/
Fax: (212) 669-7200
His office has created a COVID-19 Resource Center on
his website:
https://comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/covid-
resources/overview/
It has a guiding section to help determine where to go to
by asking questions that you interact with.
Brooklyn Borough President Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Visit the Brooklyn Borough President's website
- Honorable Eric L. Adams Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: (718) 802-3866 https://www.brooklyn-usa.org/
Fax: (718) 802-3979
24Newsletter:
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Speaker of the Council – The Council, Visit the Speaker of the Council's website
City Hall, New York, NY 10007
Honorable Corey Johnson Tel: (212) 788-7210 https://council.nyc.gov/corey-johnson-elected-speaker-
Fax: (212) 788-7207 of-the-city-council/
Council Member - 244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Visit the Council District 34 website
Honorable Antonio Reynoso Tel: (718) 963-3141,
Fax: (718) 223-4347 https://council.nyc.gov/district-34/
Council Member – 410 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Visit the Council District 33 website
Honorable Stephen T. Levin Tel: (718) 875-5200, Fax: 718-643-6620
https://council.nyc.gov/district-33/
Benjamin Solotaire
Director of Participatory Budgeting
Tel: (718) 875 5200
Fax: (718) 643-6620
Assembly Member - 249 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Visit the Assembly District 53 website
Honorable Maritza-Davila Tel: (718) 443-1205
Fax: (718) 443-1424
25https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Maritza-Davila
Albany Office
LOB 637
Albany, NY 12248
Tel. (518) 455-5537
Fax: (518) 455-5789
DavilaM@nyassembly.gov
Assembly Member - 619 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Visit the Assembly District 50 website
Honorable Joseph R. Lentol Tel: 718-383-7474
Fax: 718-383-1576 https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Joseph-R-Lentol/
Introducing the #COVID19 Compassionate Helper
Volunteer Program w/ 37 assembly colleagues, which
will utilize volunteers to connect families w/ their loved
ones who are hospitalized with COVID19.
Senator - Honorable Brian 250 Broadway, Suite 2011, New York, NY Visit the Senate District 26 website
Kavanagh 10007
Tel: 646-768-7263, Fax: 212-431-7836 https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/brian-kavanagh
Brooklyn Office
209 Joralemon Street, Suite 300 Brooklyn
Borough Hall
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-875-1517
Albany Office
Legislative Office Building Room 512
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2625
Fax: 518-426-6956
Email Address:
kavanagh@nysenate.gov
Senator - Honorable Julia District Office Visit the Senate District 18 website
Salazar 212 Evergreen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221 https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/julia-salazar
Phone: (718) 573-1726
26Albany Office
188 State Street., Legislative Office Bldg., Room
944
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2177
Fax: 518-426-6947
Email: salazar@nysenate.gov
Sihem Mellah-Sliker
Chief of Staff
Phone: 718 370 4440
Email: sliker@nysenate.gov
Member of Congress – 1651 3rd Avenue, Suite 311, New York, NY Visit the Congressional District 12 website
Honorable Carolyn B. 10128-3679
Maloney Tel: 212-860-0606 https://maloney.house.gov/
Fax: 212-860-0704
Member of Congress – 266 Broadway, Visit the Congressional District 7 website
Honorable Nydia Velazquez #201, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718-599-3658 https://velazquez.house.gov/
As the COVID19 epidemic continues, it is important that
Fax: 718-599-4537 New Yorkers have access to
Residents of New York's 7th Congressional https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-
District may always contact the releases/information-coronavirus
Congresswoman's office for help. The best way
to do so is by using this online form.
Submissions are checked daily.
27NYS ATTORNEY Office of the Attorney General
GENERAL’S OFFICE The Capitol Among her duties as the Attorney General she is both the
Albany, NY 12224-0341 “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As
(AG) Hon. Letitia James the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as
Press Office Email: the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New
NYAG.Pressoffice@ag.ny.gov York, its organizations and its natural resources.
General Helpline: https://ag.ny.gov/our-office
Tel. (800) 771-7755
https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/oag-covid19-ppp-
TDD/TTY Toll Free Line: english.pdf
Tel. (800) 788-9898
Healthcare Hotline: ADDITIONAL LINKS
Tel. (800) 428-9071
Disability Rights
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: Equal Educational Opportunity
Tel. (212) 417-5397 Fair Housing
Fair Lending
Individuals Who Have Experienced Hate Crimes Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force
and Bias-Based Incidents Visit the Immigration Services Fraud Initiative
Are Encouraged to Call the Ongoing Hotline at LGBT Rights
Tel. (800) 771-7755, or Email Voting Rights
Civil.Rights@ag.ny.gov Notable Settlement Agreements
Stop and Frisk Report
Reports & Brochures
Civil Rights Complaint Forms
Contact Civil Rights
ORGANIZATION ADDRESS WEBSITE, SERVICES, & ADDITIONAL
TELEPHONE INFORMATION
CONTACT
28MAYOR’S OFFICE OF Mayor Bill de Blasio https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/index.page
ANIMAL WELFARE City Hall
New York, NY 10007 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
& Tel. 311 or (212) NEW-YORK outside NYC
AFFILIATED In November 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a new
ENTITIES - package of legislation into law to protect and promote
animal welfare, ensuring a more humane City for all
Animal Care and Control New Yorkers.
ACC https://www.nycacc.org/
Email info@nycacc.org.
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)
ACC is posting updates at https://www.nycacc.org/help
Administrative Office ONLY
and also share the COVID-19 and Animals FAQ from
11 Park Place, Ste 805, New York, NY 10007
the Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare.
No animals at this location
As an essential service, ACC staff continue to care for
General inquiries:
animals at our Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island
tel. 1-212-788-4000
centers. They are closed to the public, however, with
info@nycacc.org
emergency services provided by appointment only.
Field Services:
If someone is having difficulty keeping their animal, they
Please contact 311
are asking that the individual is to please fill out this
questionnaire:
Adoption inquiries:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JRQ5MNZ. An
adopt@nycacc.org
Admissions Counselor will contact them as soon as
possible to discuss the best options for the person and
Volunteer information:
their pet.
volunteer@nycacc.org
Foster information:
foster@nycacc.org
Has regulations regarding support animals,
COMMISSION ON housing and anti-discrimination.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/index.page
HUMAN RIGHTS To file a discrimination complaint with the New
York City Commission on Human Rights, please call
311 or (718) 722-3131.
29NYC CARES Todd Gayle New Yorkers step up in times of uncertainty. It happened
Community Relations Associate, Community after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, and they see the same in
Partner Relations & Evaluation response to COVID-19.
NEW YORK CARES - The Way To Volunteer New York Cares is responding by:
65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York NY 10006
todd.gayle@newyorkcares.org | (212) 402-3028 Shifting on-the-ground volunteer programming to focus
newyorkcares.org on urgent needs, like providing meals for food-insecure
and homebound New Yorkers.
https://www.newyorkcares.org/
Implementing health and safety requirements for our
Mobilizes Volunteers by providing a central volunteers and nonprofit partners, ensuring social
source (website) to engage distancing protocols are followed.
Sign up to get started on your volunteer journey. Exploring new on-the-ground and virtual volunteer
opportunities, including virtual tutoring for students and
employee volunteer programs. phone banking to provide vital services to isolated
individuals.
Disaster Preparedness and Response
NYC COMMISSION CALL 311 Stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 and
ON HUMAN RIGHTS stand against stigma. If you have been harassed or
Share: discriminated against due to race, national origin, age, or
https://twitter.com/NYCImmigrants/status/12475 disability, contact the NYC Commission on Human
54639874097153?s=20 Rights by calling 311. Call 911 if you are a victim of or
witness a hate crime. -
30THRIVE NY Helping New Yorkers in Crisis. NYC Well is a https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2018/thrive
connection to free, confidential mental health -together-mental-health-helpline.page
support. One can speak to a counselor via phone,
text, or chat and get access to mental health and More Mental Health Resources Links:
(NYC Dept. of Health and substance use services in more than 200
Mental Hygiens) languages 24/7/365. Any hour, any of any day, Crisis Services/Mental Health Main Page
in almost any language, from phone, tablet, or
computer, NYC Well is a connection to get the
Mobile Crisis Teams
help someone needs.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Emergency/Crisis
Services
New Yorkers seeking mental health help, or who
want to learn more about treatment options, can Domestic Violence: Resources for Health Care Providers
contact NYC Well by calling 1-888-NYC-
WELL, texting “WELL” to 65173 or going to 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) is a free,
nyc.gov/nycwell. Free, confidential support is confidential help line for New York City residents. You
available at any hour of the day in over 200 can call 24 hours per day/7 days a week. The staff of
languages. trained mental health professionals help callers find
mental health and substance abuse services. NYC Well is
multilingual and multicultural:
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
1-888-692-9355 (Español)
1-888-692-9355 (中文)
711 (TTY for hearing impaired)
You can also text WELL to 65173 or go to NYC Well, an
online resource for individuals, families and agencies in need
of help and information.
LINK TO COVID INFO:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page
31NYC DEPARTMENT OF You can contact the New York City Department https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page
HEALTH of Health and Mental Hygiene to:
- Health Department is 42-09 28th Street, Long Data On Line –
COVID-19 LINKS Island City. Postings may change daily - Data for COVID-19, (rates,
- If applicable, please use the links below to file deaths. infection rates)
complaints. Otherwise, send a message to the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
File a Complaint - For any non-emergency
complaints, or to learn about all the services
offered by the City, call 311 or visit 311 Online.
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