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.
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By order of Mayor Bill de Blasio, all NYC Public School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16 to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and plan to reopen on Monday, April 20.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
NEW YORK, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after the New York City Council implemented preventative measures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), suspending all legislative activities, closing its offices at 250 Broadway and throughout the five boroughs.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
NEW YORK, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after a student at Brooklyn College tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOUIS
“On Thursday evening, a member of the Brooklyn College community tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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“Today’s launch of the 2020 Census online expands accessibility and accountability to every person, household, and community who need to complete the 2020 Census to ensure that New York City is accurately counted. For decades, we have been undercounted and underfunded – a disastrous cycle that has deprived our communities of much-needed resources such as new schools, healthcare institutions, infrastructure, and equal representation in every branch of government.
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Dear Neighbor,
Yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic. As of this morning, there were more than 60 confirmed cases in the city and over 200 statewide.
If you recently returned to New York from China, Iran, South Korea, Italy or Japan and you do not have symptoms, the Health Department requires that you home self-monitor.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY — New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis, Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus, issued the following statement after sexual predator Harvey Weinstein was sentenced today to serve twenty-three years in prison.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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May adversity and uncertainty never diminish the light and hope that Purim continues to inspire throughout the Jewish community.
Happy International Women’s Day!
On this day, we celebrate and honor women worldwide for their vital role in shaping and strengthening our families, communities, governments, and businesses.
Gender has been a centuries-old hindrance in American society and across the globe.
Women and girls have been denied an education, nontraditional employment, equal pay, merit-based promotions, reproductive freedom, the right to vote, and decide whether or whom to marry.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY — New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis issued the following statement after a video depicting excessive use of police force and aggression towards an unarmed young black man named Fitzroy Gayle in Canarsie went viral.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N.
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