covid-19

• New York Testing Site, University at Albany
  By appointment only at 888-364-3065 or covid19screening.health.ny.gov
• WellNow Urgent Care
  446 Fairview Avenue, Hudson
  518-267-3496
  May be out-of-pocket costs depending on insurance.
• Greene County Department of Health
  Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.
  By appointment only at 518-719-3600
• Community Care Physicians, Latham
  12 - 7 PM
  518-863-3600
• Priority 1 Urgent Care, Guilderland
  518-867-8040.
• Whitney Young, Albany
  518-465-4771
• Rite Aid, Colonie
  518-267-3496
• CareMount Medical Urgent Care, Rhinebeck
  844-484-6564
• Rapid Testing, Albany
  518-240-1456, insurance is billed.
• Walgreens Rapid Testing, Albany
  518-426-2976
• Price Chopper
  Tuesday, 7-9 a.m.: Chatham, Clifton Park, Latham, Troy, Wilton
  Tuesday, 7-10 a.m.: Ft. Edward
  Tuesday, 7-11 a.m.: Johnstown
  Wednesday, 12-2 p.m.: Schenectady
• CVS Valatie
  518-758-2200
• CVS Red Hook
  845-758-9612
• Central Med Urgent Care
  518-240-1456
  Bill insurance
• Greene County Department of Health
  By appointment only Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• EmUrgentCare
  locations in Albany, Saugerties, West Coxsackie, Guilderland
  518-264-9000
  Check for out of pocket costs
• LabCorp currently offers an at-home COVID-19 test

New York State Find a Test

The Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) provides free door-to-door non-emergency medical transportation. Call 518-822-8020.

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, stomach upset, or loss of smell, call your doctor, the Columbia Memorial Health hotline at (518) 828-8249, or the Columbia County Public Health Department at (518) 828-3358. In an emergency call 911.

VACCINE

• NYS: Check your eligibility and make an appointment or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
• Columbia County: Updates and County appointments or call 518-697-5560.
• Check local pharmacies for appointments (ShopRite - Greenport Call 518-312-9920, Walgreens – Fairview Ave., Hudson, Sunriver Health - Hudson Call 845-745-2233, Capital Region Pharmacies, CVS

CITY SERVICES

Use city services by phone, email, or website. To reduce exposure to yourself, city employees, and other members of the public, avoid in-person visits to city buildings. If you are unable to complete your city-service task via email, phone, or website, please call to make an appointment. Offices are open to the public by appointment only. See city departments.

MASKS

Members of the public must wear a mask to enter a city building. All staff must wear a mask when interacting with the public and when social distancing is not possible.

YOUTH CENTER

Youth Center is closed to the public.

SENIOR CENTER

The Senior Center is closed to the public. The Senior Center is providing remote support to seniors as well as virtual programming. Learn more about services for seniors. If any senior (age 60+) is in need of a face mask, they can contact the Columbia County Office for the Aging at 518-828-4258 to make arrangements for pick up or delivery. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00 pm.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Officers will determine which calls require their physical presence and which calls can be handled over the phone. This decision will be made on a case-by-case basis, and never in the event of an emergency. Officers will always respond to an emergency, and there will be no lapse in police coverage within our city. Officers may wear personal protective equipment, and they may ask you to be interviewed outside your home or business. They may speak to you while standing 6 feet away. At the station, you may be asked to communicate with our officers through the lobby telephone.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Fire Department instituting social distancing and reducing the use of the firehouse whenever possible. Meetings and trainings must practice physical distancing. They have adapted protocols, decontamination standards, gear, and cleaning schedule to reduce risk.

PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works has increased facility cleaning.

CITY CLERK

The City Clerk's Office is working full-staffed, regular hours by appointment only.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Code Enforcement staff are actively working to ensure permitting and compliance in accordance with state reopening guidelines.

PARKS

Parks may be used while keeping at least 6 feet distance between individuals who are not otherwise quarantined together, except that the following City park facilities will be closed to the public: playground areas, basketball courts, and bathrooms. Picnic table areas may be used while keeping at least 6 feet distance between individuals who are not otherwise quarantined together.

TREASURER

Meetings by appointment only.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Due to the small size of the City Hall Common Council Chamber, the number of people who may attend meetings in the Chamber, not including the Council or board members themselves, is limited to 10 members of the public at any one time. Members of the public who attend public meetings must maintain a social distance of 6 feet. A system to facilitate hybrid meetings to allow virtual public participation via Zoom is in development. 

FARMER'S MARKET

Visit the Farmer's Market on Saturday from 9AM - 1PM. The market is located on the corner of 6th & Columbia St. Maintain physical distancing and wear a mask.

REOPENING

NY State on Pause. Learn about Reopening.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Many people will experience financial hardship during this period.

FOOD RESOURCES

Find a local food pantry at https://tinyurl.com/CoCoFoodResourceMap

Catholic Charities Columbia Greene
Monday, 9-12noon; Wednesday, 12noon - 5p.
At present, client choice for food.
One time emergency assistance preferably arranged over the phone.
431 East Allen Street, Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-8660

On Tuesday, May 26, from 10 a.m. until the food is gone, local food pantries and Catholic Charities will distribute food, fresh fruit, vegetables, and other items at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. Organizers ask that no one arrive until 10 a.m. to prevent large crowds. Those in vehicles are asked to remain in them, while pedestrians are reminded to practice social distancing.

https://www.catholiccharitiescg.org
https://www.facebook.com/greenecatholiccharities/

Christ Episcopal Church
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
431 Union Street, Hudson NY 12534

Columbia Opportunities
Food Pantry and emergency assistance. Please call ahead for an appointment.
(518) 828-4611
540 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY, 12534
https://www.columbiaopportunities.org
https://www.facebook.com/columbiaopportunities/

Hudson City School District
Breakfast and lunch available to all children age 18 and under, free of charge
View website for updates

Hudson Farmer's Market
Saturday's 9am - 1apm
Accepts EBT

Hudson Senior Center
If you need support signing up for grocery delivery services, finding reliable information about the coronavirus, need food or prepared meals, or need information about any support services offered please call the Senior Center at (518) 828-3200

Hudson Youth Department
Delivering food packages to locations in Hudson
Learn More
Donate

Rock Solid Church Pantry
2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 10-12 noon, adding 1st and 3rd Thursday from 4-5pm
Pre-packed bags of groceries only going forward
518-828-2444
334 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534
https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/rock-solid-church-food-pantry/

Salvation Army Food Pantry
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am-10am. Pre-packed groceries
Free take-out lunches Monday - Friday, 11:30-12:30
518-822-1602
40 S. Third St., Hudson, NY 12534
Food Pantry
Locations

St. Mark’s Lutheran Food Pantry
Mon and Thurs, 9-12 noon
Pre-packed bags of groceries going forward
518-822-1688
200 Fairview Ave., Hudson, NY 12534
https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/st-marks-lutheran-food-pantry-2/

Time & Space Limited
5:30 PM comfort food suppers for pick-up or delivery
$5, or pay what you can
Order ahead of time: 518-822-8100 or jeff@timeandspace.org

Zion Community Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm, and 1st and 4th Friday of the month from noon to 1pm
They offer grocery bag delivery to Providence Hall on 3rd Tuesday; available to 70+, and handicapped. Please sign up on the sheet in Providence Hall
518-610-1980
Bliss Towers
41 N. Second St., Hudson, NY 12534
https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/zion-community-food-pantry/

SNAP

Apply for an electronic benefit card to be used on food.Learn more and apply online. Call Catholic Charities at 518-828-8660 ext 128 for help with the application or recertification. You can also apply for Emergency SNAP at DSS by calling 518-828-9411.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Individuals who are eligible for other NY State of Health programs-Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus-can enroll year-round. As always, consumers can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health online at nystatehealth.ny.gov, by phone at 855-355-5777.

The Navigator Program of the Healthcare Consortium can assist individuals with enrolling in health insurance—including the public health insurance options, Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, and the commercial, self-pay products, collectively called “Qualified Health Plans”—on the NY State of Health.

Consumers should call 518-822-8820—the Healthcare Consortium’s main phone number—which is currently redirected to the cell phone of Lisa Thomas, Director of our Consumer Assistance Programs.

UNEMPLOYMENT

Go to the NY Department of Labor to get the information you need on unemployment benefits, including applying. New York State has waived the 7-day waiting period for those affected by COVID-19 and there are special provisions for teachers and school workers. For other employment services, you can also call Columbia County DSS at (518) 828-941 for more information.

Shared Work Program: New York also offers a shared work program that allows employers to reduce hours of employees and allows the employees to supplement pay with unemployment benefits. The Shared Work program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets companies keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.

SOCIAL SERVICE BENEFITS

Call Columbia County DSS at (518)828-9411 for information or go to mybenefits.ny.gov to apply for benefits.

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

Online services include:

• Apply for Retirement, Disability, and Medicare benefits,
• Check the status of an application or appeal,
• Request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas),
• Print a benefit verification letter

Call Social Security's Hudson Office at 1-877-828-1691

PAID SICK LEAVE

Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires family and medical leave as well as emergency paid leave for certain employers. Fact Sheet for Employees, Fact Sheet for Employers, and Questions and Answers.

CARES ACT REBATE/STIMULUS CHECKS

Learn more about CARES Act stimulus checks. The tax rebates included in the CARES Act will provide most Americans with a rebate, or stimulus check, to help with expenses during COVID-19. The IRS will automatically disburse payments to anyone who filed in tax years 2018 or 2019. If you are receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), VA benefits or disability and do not normally file taxes, you may be required to file a simplified tax return to access these payments. You will not owe tax when you fill out this form.

ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS AND SERVICES

• Know your rights
• New Yorkers can call the Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or file a complaint online if they believe their employer is not following PPE, hygiene or social distancing guidelines as more businesses begin to reopen. If the employer is in the city of Hudson, you can also contact the Code Enforcement Office.
• NY Attorney General's Office (consumer protection, worker's rights, etc.)
• Worker Protections
• Financial assistance for bar employees.
• One Fair Wage is providing cash assistance to tipped and service workers through a new support fund.
• Hudson Arts Emergency Program - WPA-style project that will support artists
• Hudson Bonds - Small Business Relief Fund
• Housing Rights and Resources
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Apply for support to cover home energy costs. Contact Columbia Opportunities at 518-828-4611, DSS at 518-828-9411, or apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.
• Neighbor-to-Neighbor grants - Apply for emergency assistance help with overdue utilities, medical bills, short-term housing costs, and transportation problems. Contact Columbia Opportunities at 518-828-4611 or Catholic Charities 518-828-8660.
• Income Tax Preparation - For free income tax preparation for low-income people, contact Columbia Opportunities at 518-828-4611.
• Flu Vaccine

DELAYED PAYMENTS

• City of Hudson extended time to file lodging tax
• National Grid has suspended collection-related activities and disconnections.
• New York State has issued a new directive to mortgage servicers to waive mortgage payments for 90 days, based on financial hardship. Learn more.
• State-chartered banks are instructed to waive ATM fees, late fees, overdraft fees and, credit card fees to lessen.
• Vehicle safety, emission inspections, and drivers licenses set to expire on March 31, 2020 or later will be extended until further notice

PARKING

Alternate side street parking regulations.

Due to the Hudson Farmer's Market, no parking in county or city lots on Columbia between 5th and 7th Street on Saturdays 8am - 2pm.

FEDERAL STIMULUS AND AID

• Paycheck Protection Program | Apply Locally with Key Bank, The Bank of Greene County, and TD Bank

  The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). PPP provides small business, solo proprietorships and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and 501(c)(19) veteran organizations with low-interest, SBA loans generally for two and a half months of payroll costs. The SBA loans may be forgiven entirely if the borrower limits salary reductions to no more than 25% and maintains staffing levels for eight weeks after receiving the loans.

• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Loans) are intended to pay for expenses that could have been met if the disaster did not occur, including payroll and other operating expenses. Eligible entities include small businesses which the SBA defines as businesses with less than 500 employees, solo proprietorships and “private nonprofit organizations”. According to the terms of the application, an applicant is a “private non-profit organization if it is a non-governmental agency or entity that currently has an effective ruling letter from the IRS granting tax exemption under sections 501(c),(d), or (e) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) of 1954, or satisfactory evidence from the State that the non-revenue producing organization or entity is a non-profit one organized or doing business under State law, or a faith-based organization.”
  
  Learn more https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options and https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
  
  Apply for a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan

• US Congress COVID19 Relief Package Information and FAQs
• Senator Gillibrand Guide to COVID-19 Disaster Funding
• Senator Gillibrand CARES Section by Section Summary
• Senator Schumer Small Business Explainer on the CARES Act
• Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
• Summary of the CARES Act - Section by Section
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• The U.S. Small Business Administration is relaxing criteria on Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million for impacted small businesses. Coordinate with your governor's office.
• Congressman Delgado Resources for Small Businesses
• Main Street Lending Program

REFUNDABLE PAYROLL TAX CREDIT

Businesses can claim a 50% refundable tax credit on up to $10,000 in wages paid during the coronavirus crisis. That means a company can get $5,000 per employee if its business was disrupted due to the coronavirus—as long as they saw a decrease in gross receipts by 50% or more from the same time last year.

This credit is also available for companies that employ more than 100 and kept those employees on their rosters even if they’re not currently working—perhaps through a furlough, for instance. Important note: companies that use the Payroll Protection Program can not access this credit.

SBA - BUSINESS LOANS

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced emergency loans of up to $2 million in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Columbia County Businesses are eligible for Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans.

NONPROFITS

• CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds
• The Berkshire Taconic Columbia County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund - Grants up to $15,000 and accepted on a rolling basis

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

• Columbia Economic Development Corporation
  Rapid Recovery Loan Program offers low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to qualified applicants
  
• Columbia County Chamber of Commerce: 518-828-4417 or mail@columbiachamber-ny.com
• Columbia County Business Continuity Grant - nearly $190,000 cash grants to small businesses.
• Business Interruption Insurance - don’t forget to check your insurance policy. Many businesses have business interruption insurance. Contact your insurance agent to understand your policy coverage.
• Project Hudson - The Hudson Tourism Board is welcoming proposals for short- and long-term projects that promote Hudson as an attractive destination and strengthen our local communities and economy.
• NY Forward Loan Fund - Economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE
• New York Business Express
• MWBE Grant
• Shared Streets
• Launch of New York Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership
• Hand Sanitizer for Organizations and Businesses
  From 6/23 to 9/15 New York State and Columbia County provided free hand sanitizer to businesses.

SHARED WORK PROGRAM

New York’s Shared Work Program: New York also offers a shared work program that allows employers to reduce hours of employees and allows the employees to supplement pay with unemployment benefits. The Shared Work program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets companies keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible. The link to New York’s Share Work Program site is here: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/employerinfo/shared-work-program.shtm.

DOCUMENT BUSINESS LOSS

• Document lost revenues and wages.
• Document mandatory closures with date/ time stamped letters.
• While it’s still fresh, write a narrative/timeline of the events/timing specific to your business.
• Take photos/have losses verified by a 3rd party insurance/ bank etc. on a loss report.
• Have copies of your bills, document overhead expenses paid
• These programs are developing without precedence. Keep details straight as things change.

This type of funding requires strong evidence of loss in order to ensure federal dollars are not wasted, protect against fraud, and prevent duplicating benefits. For example, if you apply to multiple grants you must apply for separate losses such that your entire loss is covered but not duplicated. Duplication will lead to recapture. To avoid this, only accept funds from one source or be up front if you have applied for multiple sources.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

• NYS Find a Service
• Doorstep Deliverers is a free store-to-door volunteer delivery service for elderly & immunocompromised community members facing COVID-19
• Pharmacies Deliver (CVS and Walgreens)
• If you are in a dangerous domestic situation, New York State will help you find safe shelter. If there is an issue where you are in immediate harm, call 911. If you need help, call the State's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906, text 844-997-2121, or visit www.opdv.ny.gov to confidentially chat with a professional at any time of day or night. You can also call the Columbia Greene Domestic Violence Hotline at 518-943-9211.
• Report price gouging in NYS is illegal. Report a case.
• NY Attorney General's Office (consumer protection, worker's rights, etc.)
• Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential community referrals that connects callers with resources providing food, shelter, rent assistance, clothing, childcare options, and other types of community assistance.

• LASNNY’s COVID-19 Legal Line. Call 833-628-0087. Advocates will offer legal information, advice, referrals, brief service and representation to eligible low-income people in Northeastern New York. Mon-Tues-Fri (9am - 5pm) — Wed & Thurs (9am - 7pm).

ADDICTION SERVICES

REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE

Reduce the frequency of going to stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Trips to the grocery store may be necessary, but try to limit them and go at times when they are less busy. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly before and after your trip. And leave the medical masks and gloves for the medical professionals—we need them to care for those who are sick. Maintain distance from others while shopping—and remember that hoarding supplies negatively impacts others so buy what you need and leave some for everyone else. Take-out meals and food are riskier than making food at home given the links between the people who prepare food, transport the food, and you. It is hard to know how much that risk is, but it is certainly higher than making it at home. But you can and should continue to support your local small businesses (especially restaurants and other retailers) during this difficult time by buying gift certificates online that you can use later.

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
• COVID-19 Business Guidance
• COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment
• CDC Information for Travelers
• CDC Hotline: 888-364-3064

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

• NYS DOH site is updated regularly with the latest state-wide information and statistics
• County Department of Health

BEST HEALTH PRACTICES

As a best practice for overall health in cold and influenza season, the CDC recommends that individuals receive the influenza vaccination and engage in everyday, preventative measures to prevent the spread of germs and avoid illness, such as:

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
• Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with the crease of your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Take any anti-viral medication prescribed to you as instructed by your physician.

EMERGENCY ORDER

View Emergency Orders

TOWN HALL MEETING

View Mayor Johnson's previous virtual town halls.

MARCH 2020 PRESS STATEMENTS

MARCH 12, 2020 STATEMENT

"As of this statement (3/12/20), there are no confirmed cases of Covid-19 In Columbia County. I have heard the rumors and assure our citizens that they are just that rumors. I ask you to trust in our Department of Health and Columbia Memorial Health during these nervous times. As a city we are working diligently to keep everyone updated with information." - Mayor Kamal Johnson

SENIOR CENTER

Our Senior Center has increased cleaning. The Senior Center is following all CDC guidelines and working with the Columbia County Office for Aging to protect one of our most vulnerable populations.

POLICE AND FIRE

Hudson Police Department (HPD) has been in contact with the Columbia County Sheriff and the NY State Police and have been assured that there will be no lapse in police coverage for our city. All agencies have agreed to work cooperatively and share what necessary resources. HPD officers are taking precautions to minimize their exposure to COVID-19. The County Public Health Department is working with the Columbia County Fire Fighter Coordinator and is providing guidance to all Fire Departments throughout the county.

YOUTH

The Youth Department is taking multiple proactive measures to remain vigilant in response to public health concerns, and we are keeping in direct contact with the Columbia County Department of Health, the Hudson City School District, and the Mayor’s office to ensure that information is being shared efficiently and that all local organizations are working in-step. The Youth Center has significantly increased our daily cleaning protocols to target the most common forms of viral transmission throughout our facility. We are temporarily reducing the circulation of toys, books and other hard to clean items and sanitizing all remaining items with a CDC approved sanitizer. Bathrooms, doorknobs, tables, chairs and all surfaces in regular use are being sanitized twice daily in addition to our regular cleaning regiment. Youth are washing hands immediately upon checking in to the Youth Center and again before meals and leaving the facility. The Youth Department will mirror the School District closure policy.

CITY HALL

At City Hall we urge all citizens who are experiencing flu-like symptoms to please contact a medical professional or the County Public Health Department 518-828-3358. If you are not feeling well and have any business related to City Hall please call the office. All city meetings are live streamed

MARCH 6, 2020 STATEMENT

“As more cases of Covid-19, the Coronavirus are identified in the United States I urge residents of Hudson to remain calm. I have been in touch with Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) who have longstanding emergency protocols for public health emergencies. CMH is directing anyone who is experiencing any symptoms related to Covid-19 to please call the emergency room for further instructions. I am currently in talks with Amtrak about what protocols the train station will be taking for people traveling into our city. The Hudson City School District is taking all proactive measures including working closely NYS Department of Education, and State and Local officials from the Department of Health to monitor all available protocols and information. As a city, I ask you to focus on prevention and follow all CDC prevention guidelines. My office will continue to provide updated information.” -Mayor Kamal Johnson

“As of this release [March 6], there are no cases of Covid-19 in Columbia County. Our actions and how we form our plans for both health care providers and the general public are defined by the Center for Disease Control through New York State Department of Health....The Columbia County Department of Health along with local county officials are committed to actively monitoring the progression of this new virus and modifying our response as required.” -Columbia County Department of Health

The coronavirus is a respiratory pathogen spread by coughing that can cause an illness ranging from mild to severe.

The Columbia County Department of Health in coordination with the New York State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the local hospital and local providers are closely monitoring the global situation of respiratory illness, now being referred to as Covid-19.

We are prepared to identify and manage suspect cases and will implement appropriate control measures to prevent the spread of disease locally.

The most important things to remember to protect against any respiratory virus is to avoid close contact with people who are sick, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more information, see the comprehensive CDC's Covid-19 Resource List

FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATOR KRISTEN GILLIBRAND

As news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to circulate, our office wants to ensure that our constituents have the tools to stay properly informed during this time. We are sure you are following this issue closely and understand your communities may be concerned with developing news about the virus. Please know that our office is closely monitoring updates on this situation and believe it is essential that we have all the facts to stay informed as we move forward.

The CDC has a list of frequently asked questions and recommended best practices for staying healthy. In addition, the New York State Department of Health is providing information and statewide updates regarding the virus.

Constituents can also call for more information at the New York State Novel Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065

For a copy of this press release click here.