It can be overwhelming to hear around-the-clock updates on the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as our city’s preparedness and response.

Because of this, I have enclosed a compilation of the changes implemented to-date for your easy reference. You can also register to receive any new developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in English when you text COVID to 692-692 or in Spanish when you text COVIDESP to 692-692.

As a precautionary measure, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the New York City Council has suspended all hearings, stated meetings and postponed events until further notice. Council staff are not to report to offices at City Hall, 250 Broadway, or individual districts throughout the five boroughs. 

Additionally, the Participatory Budgeting Vote Week has been suspended.

Although our offices will be closed, our team will continue to provide Constituent Services by phone at (718) 629-2900 and via email at District45@Council.nyc.gov, Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. 

We will share additional updates on these adjustments as soon as possible via email, website, and social media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) pages listed as @cmfarahlouis. To subscribe to our listserv, text ‘CMFARAHLOUIS’ to 22828.

In this midst of this global pandemic, there have been reports of price gouging. If you see any such occurrence in your neighborhood, please call 311 or click here.

To read the full updates, click here.