COVID-19 Resources
From the NYC Department of Health:
"All New Yorkers should get a COVID-19 diagnostic test, whether or not they have symptoms or are at increased risk. Tests are free. "
"All New Yorkers should get a COVID-19 diagnostic test, whether or not they have symptoms or are at increased risk. Tests are free. "
Other Testing Options
- CityMD at 80 W 125th St has walk-in testing for Morningside Gardens Residents
- COVID-19 Testing at the Riverside Church
The Riverside Church is pleased to host community-based COVID-19 testing and health fair in collaboration with Dr. Karen Thornton, along with support from Medrite Urgent Care, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, Assemblywoman Inez Dickens, and the NYC Department of Health Harlem Action Center. Testing is free and open to anyone, no appointment necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their insurance information, however, insurance is NOT mandatory. - Services available:
- COVID-19 antibody testing (blood test)
- COVID-19 nasal swab (PCR) testing
- COVID-19 contact tracing tool
- Information on COVID, social distancing, quarantine procedures, and FAQs
- Temperature, oxygen levels, heart rate, and blood pressure readings
- Referrals and references
- Gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer while supplies last
- Community partners will also be available to assist local residents in completion of US Census, non-partisan voter registration, and contact tracing job applications.
Location: The Riverside Church, Multipurpose Room entrance immediately north of Stone Gym, 81 Claremont Avenue (SE corner of 120th & Claremont)
Other Options for Testing:
- CityMD at 80 W 125th St has walk-in testing for Morningside Gardens Residents
- Universal COVID-19 testing for all NYC residents as part of the New York City’s Test & Trace Corps initiative. The initiative went into effect on June 1 and includes 150 testing sites around the city. Testing locations can be found here or by calling 311. Results are typically returned within 48 hours.
MRHS Virtual Online Classes
See our list of re-occurring classes and workshops which are currently being conducted online using ZOOM. All classes are free to join, and you don't need to install any special software in your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. All you need is a webcam to join the fun! |
Voting and Absentee Ballot Information for NYC Residents
-From NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office
New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about in-person voting due to COVID. There's no need to wait — you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today. (Please note that you must already be registered to vote at your current address. If you aren't registered to vote, or need to change your voter registration address, visit elections.ny.gov for more info.)
New Yorkers have options in the way to cast a vote this elections: In addition to voting by absentee ballot, you can vote early in-person at your Early Voting polling place from October 24 to November 1 (there are nine days of Early Voting). And of course, you can still vote in-person on Election Day, November 3rd. Whatever option feels safest is up to you — just make sure your voice is heard.
-From NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office
New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about in-person voting due to COVID. There's no need to wait — you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today. (Please note that you must already be registered to vote at your current address. If you aren't registered to vote, or need to change your voter registration address, visit elections.ny.gov for more info.)
New Yorkers have options in the way to cast a vote this elections: In addition to voting by absentee ballot, you can vote early in-person at your Early Voting polling place from October 24 to November 1 (there are nine days of Early Voting). And of course, you can still vote in-person on Election Day, November 3rd. Whatever option feels safest is up to you — just make sure your voice is heard.
Face Masks
New York State is requiring that NY residents wear masks or face coverings in public. Building VI resident Nancy Ross has donated to MRHS about fifty CDC-compliant face masks, which she made to specifications outlined in the NY Times. Nancy provides a note in each sealed bag with an explanation for the proper wearing and care of the washable mask. Each bag also includes an insertable filter for the mask. MRHS has traditional face masks as well, thanks to a generous donation. If you're in need of a face mask, please reach out to MRHS at 212-666-4000. |
EMAIL, TEXT AND TELEPHONE SCAMS
-A Note From Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Columnist Nicole Nguyen wrote:
-A Note From Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
- "The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled “Don’t Click! Coronavirus Text and Phone Scams Are Designed to Trick You”, with a useful reminder that now is a time when scammers on your phone can seem more legitimate." Read it here!
Columnist Nicole Nguyen wrote:
- “A text comes in on your phone. It’s from the IRS, and your economic relief check is ready, pending your acceptance. There’s a form to fill out. All you have to do is click the link".
- “If you don’t have time to read this whole column, please—for the love of sweatpants-- DON'T CLICK THE LINK."
- “ … Circulating schemes involve stimulus checks, airline refunds, charities, fines for breaking social-distancing rules, 'mandatory' Covid-19 preparedness tests, unproven treatments and sales of in-demand supplies like masks or thermometers. Experts say the scams are designed to get you to take immediate action, more and more through texts and calls...”