Neighbor's Link: Information on Public Charge in English and Spanish

Many people and organizations are concerned about how unemployment insurance, medical care and other benefits such as food banks will impact the Public Charge rule. Watch a video from Neighbors Link in English or Spanish to learn more.

New York State Requires Face Coverings for Essential Businesses or Entities - Effective Today at 8:00 PM

Executive Order 202.16, issued on April 12, 2020, provides the following directive: For all essential businesses or entities, any employees who are present in the workplace shall be provided and shall wear face coverings when in direct contact with customers or members of the public. Businesses must provide, at their expense, such face coverings for their employees. This requirement shall be effective Wednesday, April 15 at 8 PM. 

Read: NYS Interim Guidance on Executive Order, Executive Order

Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community on Facebook Live April 16 at 3:30 PM

Senator Shelley Mayer will be joined by Dr. Bradley Porche', Superintendent of the New York School for the Deaf, and Arlene Rice, who will interpret the conversation in American Sign Language (ASL).

Join at: https://www.facebook.com/ShelleyMayerSD37