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In this issue:
You helped make NYC a better place, vax daddy is back, largest operations of homeless shelters in New York has agreed to forfeit $1.2 million and mask mandate update.
CORONAVIRUS
1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP
THE STATS:
16,572,910 vaccines administered across NYC 366 new hospitalizations 😱 7,975 new cases!
GOOD NEWS
WE DID IT Y’ALL! 🎉–Last month was National Mentoring Month and we were on a mission to get 100 men to sign up as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC by January 31st. According to BBBS they received a total of …*drum roll* 🥁 343 applications!!! Woohoo, thank YOU so much for helping us make NYC a better place!
VAX Daddy (Huge Ma) is back and better than ever! – Last year Huge Ma helped thousands of New Yorkers find vaccination appointments by creating a website called TurboVax. This year along with Dr. Jay Varma, who served as a senior adviser to former Mayor Bill de Blasio, are volunteering for Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine’s new COVID recovery task force.
BAD NEWS…
WTF Victor, not cool man – Former chief executive of the largest operations of homeless shelters in New York, nonprofit Bronx Parent Housing Network has pleaded guilty to profiting from volunteer work, bribes from contractors, money laundering, and pocketing city funding. Victor Rivera is expected to face a prison sentence which under federal guidelines is between three and four years in prison and according to federal court documents, he has agreed to forfeit $1.2 million.
However, before we get our hopes up Hochul and her team are currently evaluating if NY state is ready to drop the mask requirement. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be giving an update tomorrow, Feb. 9… fingers crossed!
“We are trending in a very, very good direction,” Hochul said, noting that the statewide Covid-19 infection rate was 4.2% Sunday, a rate not seen since early November.
Okay, so a decline in covid-19 cases plus a decrease in hospitalization should equal no more masks, right?
Not entirely, while cases and hospitalization are important metrics. The other variable to influence the states decision to drop mask requirements for businesses and schools are vaccination rates. Gov. Hochul in previous interviews said she wants to see the vaccination rate increase for 5-to 11-year-olds.
According to the state Health Department about 37% of 5-to 11-year-olds had one dose of the vaccine, and 29% were fully vaccinated. As for 12- to 17-year-olds, 76% have had one shot, and 68% were fully vaccinated.
SCHOOL MASK MANDATE IS UP FOR EVALUATION ON FEB 21, 2022
Hopefully with “reasonable, understandable, and achievable metrics,” as stated in a letter to Commissioner Bassett by state Council of Superintendents. In response to the hasty attempt of State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker in Nassau County to rule the statewide mask mandate unconstitutional only to have that decision halted 24 hours later.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
3. WHAT SHOULD WE COVER NEXT?
What do you want to read about next? Is there an issue you think we should cover or feature in an upcoming newsletter? We’d love to hear your suggestions. Feel free to write back, we read every response!
Let’s talk about homelessness, free Covid tests and what you can do to help.
CORONAVIRUS
1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP
THE STATS:
16,052,317 vaccines administered across NYC 496 new hospitalizations 😱 16,330 new cases down from 20,200 last week
GOOD NEWS
Covid Cases Going Down, Down In An Earlier Round 🎵– Today’s NYC COVID #s show continuing rapid drop in cases and positivity but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the doghouse yet. More people get Covid-19 at the post-peak than during the pre-peak days, so continue to mask up w the K95s.
TREAT YO’SELF… To Free Covid Tests – Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order now so you have them!
BAD NEWS…
Heartbreaking MTA Murder – An Asian woman, 40 year old Michelle Go, was pushed into the train tracks to her death on Saturday by a homeless man with multiple past crimes and mental health issues. Gov Hochul and Mayor Adams are partnering to provide more protection for the subway and offer more mental health services. The case has not been declared a hate crime, sadly.
DID YOU KNOW?
2. LET’S TALK ABOUT HOMELESSNESS
How does one become homeless in NYC…Is it crime? Lack of policing? Too much policing? Drugs? Mental Health? The #1 cause of homelessness is actually none of the above.
We all know NYC is expensive, but this wasn’t always this case.
After the Great Depression, a new form of housing popped up to accommodate for all of the low income folks moving to cities looking for work. This was called the Single Room Occupancy or SRO.
SROs were single rooms where people could rent out single rooms in buildings with shared bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms (not to be confused with today’s trendy micro apartments).
BUT THERE WAS DRAMA OF COURSE At its peak during the 1950s, there were over 200,000 SROs in NYC.
They were affordable for one of today’s largest demographic of homeless people, single older males. Unfortunately, SROs started to get a bad rap as they started to fill with the recently incarcerated, poor, and those released from mental institutions. Crime began to prevail and officials began tearing them down.
Between 1976 and 1981, nearly two-thirds of all remaining SRO units were torn down and converted into…you guessed it, luxury apartments, hotels and Starbucks (just kidding about the last one).
SO WHAT DO WE DO? Today, the multitudes of homeless people flooding the subway systems and streets, are the very same group of people who would have been living in SROs just a few decades ago.
The number of homeless single adults is 92 percent higher than it was ten years ago.
According to the NYPD, while overall subway crime is down from pre-pandemic levels, transit crime is up 41% over the last month and up 65% so far this year. There were 30 subway shoving incidents in 2021, compared to 26 the year before.
The solution should be a mix of ACTUAL affordable housing, integrated social work and mental health support. What do you think?
WHAT CAN WE DO?
3. WHAT SHOULD WE COVER NEXT?
What do you want to read about next? Is there an issue you think we should cover or feature in an upcoming newsletter? We’d love to hear your suggestions. Feel free to write back, we read every response!
It’s 2022 friends…and with it, a plethora of Omicron. In this issue, NYC’s first step into Blockchain, the new Mayor and buh-bye to the East River Park as we know it.
CORONAVIRUS
1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP
THE STATS:
15,503,434 vaccines administered across NYC 469 new hospitalizations😱 34,294 new cases up from 20,200 last week Cases are on the RISE…mask up and stay protected! Tap our link hereto get tested.
GOOD NEWS
There’s a New Mayor in Town– Buh-Bye DeBlasio. January 1st marked the end of DeBlasio’s mayorship and the new throne of Eric Adams. Expect lots of heat from the former cop who’s stance on cracking down on crime (keeping solitary confinement), keeping schools and businesses open in person and continuing the fight against the Omicron Virus.
Governor Cap – Governor Hochul is proposing a 2 term limit (8 years) similar in vein to the Mayoral and Presidential limit on the heels of Governor Cuomo’s drop from office. His last tenure lasted 10 years and his control is still haunting as the District Attorney just dropped their case against his sexual assault charges.
BAD NEWS…
Bad News 🐻 s – NYC is averaging nearly 40,000 cases a day with over 4,500 residents hospitalized. That’s now growing faster than at any point since the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020.
DID YOU KNOW?
2. NEW YEAR ROUNDUP
A roundup of things you should know that happened in the New Year 👷🏽 East River Park Demolished – The 82 year old park is being torn down this week to create the controversial $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (ESCR) – a new park that would act as a storm surge barrier. 👶 NYC’s highest deaths, lowest births in 2020 – New findings from the Health Dept show that NYC births dropped 9.4 percent from the prior year to 100,022, while deaths surged by 51 percent to 82,143. That’s the highest # of deaths since the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 💊No Health Insurance? Sign Up for NYC’s #OpenEnrollment by Jan. 31 for low to no cost health insurance. 🖥 NYC Moving to Web3?– Blockchain is here to stay, and it seems like the city is following suit. NYC announced it will test uploading open data on city demographics to a distributed network. If successful, NYC will consider moving more of its data onto the network and investing in more opportunities. ☣️ Health Insurance Reimbursements for At Home Tests – Starting next week, insurance companies will be required to reimburse you for the cost of at-home COVID tests, and the US will be quadrupling the # of at home tests. 👶 A New Bill for Juvenile Delinquents– raising the age when a Juvenile can be arrested and prosecuted from age 7 to 12. This was the lowest age a child could be prosecuted in the entire nation with kids as young as 10 being detained.
DID YOU KNOW?
3. A NOTE FROM A READER
IN RESPONSE TO LAST WEEK’S NEWSLETTER RE: THE NEW BUSHWICK PARK
Juan S. wrote in last week saying: Just writing to let you know that the $75M is not for “Bushwick gentrification”. In fact, despite the name, the park is not even in Bushwick, is in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. The Bushwick Inlet Park is a promise that was made many years ago to the community and is a much needed park that create space for people instead of a big building doing nothing. I think that talking about money for gentrification is something that a lot of people can see as a negative when in fact is restoring a much needed green space for all New Yorkers to enjoy!Hey Juan!Duly noted, and thank you for the correction. We do write for shock value sometimes because we are entertainers after all – but the new renovations surrounding the Bushwick Inlet Park are in dire need of a transformation, and it shouldn’t be seen as a negative. Here’s to a much better waterfront in Brooklyn! – The ciaooo! team
As New York enters month SEVEN of the Corona Virus, small businesses all across the state have been struggling to survive. Restaurants have had every challenge from high delivery fees to high rents. While we can donate, reshare posts, and buy from our favorite small businesses, the reality is…they’re all short term solutions. In order for small businesses to succeed, business owners will need to adapt to survive in a digital-first, pandemic world.
But adapting? What does that even mean? There’s information overload out there, and what works for one business may not work for another. A quick google search and we’re led down a Youtube black hole of online courses, sales funnels, business consultants and social media experts who are charging thousands of dollars a month on retainer. For a small business or future business owner – there may not be the flexibility for these costs right now.
As small business owners ourselves, we know the struggle of pivoting and so, we decided to share this list of FREE resources offered for New Yorkers.
From old-time mom and pop shops needing to grow their digital presence to entrepreneurs turning towards the government as a prospective client – this article offers up programs that you can turn to, and hopefully get you some new ideas on how to grow your business.
Did you know that New York-based small businesses make up 98% of all businesses across the state?
Despite Starbucks and Chase banks overtaking every street corner, the vast majority of industry in New York is propelled by that of the small business owner. Continue reading for our guide to free but little known resources for small business owners in New York City. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and to share this with your friends!
Brick and Mortar Businesses Need to Go Digital (And No, We’re Not Just Talking About Instagram)
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of Empire State Digital – a free initiative to help NYS based businesses grow their DIGITAL presence with the help of major companies like Shopify, Square, Clearbanc & Etsy. The offering is pretty basic, consisting primarily of free/ lower-cost services from the above-mentioned companies but will most likely grow as the program develops. Honestly, sounds like a PR stunt from these larger companies to generate new customers, but hey, free is free right?
Educational workshops for small businesses, including restaurants and retailers, interested in going online and dedicated office hours in English and Spanish
Build a free website with Square Online
Free processing on up to $1,000 in credit card transactions for the first 180 days after joining Square
Educational content on how to start a successful online business
Free listing credits for new sellers
When Posting A Black Square on Instagram Isn’t Enough…Here’s How Black Business Owners Can Find Help
NYS announced a new initiative to support Black Entrepreneurs called BENYC which offers free mentorship, resources and a $3 million accelerator program. While still in its early stages, the mission of BENYC is to grow and support black business in New York.
Reasons Why You Should Support Black Businesses (In Numbers)
While the Black community currently makes up 22% of New York City’s population (1.9 million), just 2% of NYC businesses are owned by Black entrepreneurs
Only 3% of Black-owned businesses have employees. This is less than any other ethnic group.
Black businesses had the largest drop, nearly DOUBLE the national average with a 41% drop. In New York State, Black business ownership fell by 70%.
According to the New York State website, “while the Black community currently makes up 22% of New York City’s population (1.9 million), just 2% of NYC businesses are owned by Black entrepreneurs“. On a national scale, the number of active business owners fell by 22% from February to April 2020. Black businesses had the largest drop, nearly DOUBLE the national average with a 41% drop. In New York State, Black business ownership fell by 70%.
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Women/Minority Business Enterprises
New York has an M/WBE program that encourages city agencies to procure goods, services, and construction from M/WBEs with contracts going as high as $500,000. Certified M/WBE companies can apply to win government contracts in industries as far and wide as construction, childcare, graphic design, and event planning. Apply for M/WBE online today for free. The application process takes about an hour but lasts for five years.
See the qualifications below (as listed on the M/WBE website).
1. The business is legally authorized to transact business in New York State.
2. The business has been in operation (i.e., selling goods and/or services) for at least one year.
3. At least 51% of the business is owned, operated and controlled by a U.S. Citizen(s) or U.S. permanent resident(s) who are women and/or members of designated minority groups including:
Black
Hispanic
Asian-Pacific
Asian-Indian
Native American
4. The business has one of the following legal structures:
Sole proprietorship
Limited liability company (LLC)
Corporation
Limited liability partnership (LLP)
Limited Partnership (LP)
General Partnership
Not for Profit Organizations are ineligible.
When It’s Time to Talk To The Experts
Sometimes, Google simply doesn’t have ALL the answers.
In those cases, you’ll need to turn to an expert for advice. The Small Business Administration offers up dope, FREE programs like SCORE which connects you to free mentorship. Advisors are volunteers who are experts in their industry and can guide you from idea to launch and beyond.
The New York City Bar offers free to low-cost legal services through their Moderate Means Program including advice on business structure, commercial leases, contracts, sales, and corporate tax, or other business-related legal problems. For additional help, turn to Start Small, Think Big, a program offering free resources for under-resourced entrepreneurs through legal, financial, and marketing services.
While navigating the world of being a small business owner during Corona can be scary beyond belief…we hope this gives you hope that a. you’re not alone and b. there are resources and people willing to help. If you’re looking for some guidance – feel free to DM us on Instagram or email us at hello@ciaooomag.com. We’d love to hear what your working on.
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If you’re looking for the fastest way to get your Covid test results, look no further than the more than 400 city and state-run Covid testing facilities in the tri-state area that make up the fastest Rapid Covid test sites in New York City.Click HERE for the most up do date waiting times for NY’s Health and Hospitals. If you are looking for information about the Vaccine – see our guide here.
Here’s some more resources from our Corona series:
New Yorkers have reported waiting in lines for hours for a Rapid Covid test. With the positive rate increasing to over 3% and NY public schools shutting down on November 19th, Covid testing is important now more than ever. Not everyone can spend two hours in the middle of the day waiting in line for a test though.
Editor’s Note:Check out our handy dandy guide for staying safe at home while living with roommates or family during Covid.
Despite having over 100 locations across the tri-state area and Washington DC, CityMD is beginning to feel the pressure of hours upon hours of New Yorkers waiting online for a Rapid Covid Test.
As of November 16th, the group announced that they would be shortening their hours by 90 minutes every day to protect their staff from burning out. Editor’s Update: As of January 5, 2021 – CityMD now offers a virtual line for Covid testing. You can put your name down and number down and will be alerted within 30 minutes of your testing time. Without further ado, here are the fastest Rapid Covid test sites in New York City.
Where Are The Fastest Rapid Covid Test Sites in New York City?
New York’s Public Hospital network aka NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) is the United States oldest and largest municipal health care delivery system. In 2014, the group was responsible for creating a pathogen plan to combat Ebola and has since been one of the world leaders in creating plans for disease, just like Covid.
“In November 2015, NYC H+H inaugurated its System-wide Special Pathogens Program dedicated to applying an emergency management-centric approach to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these diseases in health care delivery settings. It remains the only program of its kind“
It’s no wonder that the New York Health and Hospitals have the fastest Rapid Covid test sites in New York City. They also offer more accurate results than urgent care facilities. They are free to everyone, regardless of immigration status, and no appointment is needed (though the NY Quickie Labs do require appointments). You can get your results within 24 -48 hours, usually on the same day.
Nyc Health + Hospitals also have mobile testing sites, rapid-point of care locations, and then testing at hospitals across all boroughs. You can find the closest facility to you by putting your address here or keep reading for the full list of locations.
Do I Need to Pay For a Rapid Covid Test?
If you go to a test site run by New York State, there is never any charge for your test. Covid tests through the NY Health and Hospital System have been waived for those with and without health insurance. Testing is free to all eligible New Yorkers as ordered by a health care provider or by calling the NYS COVID-19 hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
If you’re really sick, you can also request for an at home Covid test which takes a few days to ship and will cost $119 at cost (unless covered by insurance or federal funds). While it may not make for one of the fastest rapid Covid Test Sites in New York City, it sure makes for a convenient one.
Can I Get Tested If I Don’t Have Health Insurance?
If you are don’t have health insurance, you ARE eligible to have all of your Covid related medical needs covered (testing, hospitalization, doctor visits). By the way, if you don’t have insurance, the enrollment period for New York’s health insurance is open NOW till December 15th. If you’re unemployed, you can still receive lowered costs to pay for your deductible. Apply HERE.
Can I See a Doctor Or Get Tested If I am Undocumented?
YES. You can. Due to medical privacy, health officials will not ask about your status. Undocumented New Yorkers can receive free care for all Covid related medical needs including ER visits, telehealth, testing, and medicine.
Where Are The Fastest Rapid Care Testing Sites in New York City?
Midwood Pre-K 1223 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
St James Rec Center 2530 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Staten Island Ferry Terminal 1 Bay St, Retail Space 103 (Level 1 of the Ferry Terminal, next to the North Shore Esplanade exit) Staten Island, NY 10301 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Queens Public Library at Lefferts 103-34 Lefferts Blvd South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Here are the Fastest Rapid Covid Test Sites in Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue 462 First Avenue New York, New York 10016 212-562-5555 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, Walk Ins: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Dyckman-Clinica de Las Americas 175 Nagle Avenue New York, New York 10034 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur 227 Madison Street New York, New York 10002 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem 506 Lenox Avenue New York, New York 10037 212-939-1000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan 1901 First Avenue New York, New York 10029 212-423-6262 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham 264 West 118th Street New York, New York 10026 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Highbridge Pool 2301 Amsterdam Avenue New York, New York 10033 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Old Broadway 21 Old Broadway New York, NY 10027 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saint Nicholas Houses 281 West 127th Street New York, New York 10035 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Covid Testing Sites in Brooklyn
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island 2601 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11235 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland 100 North Portland Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11205 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Homecrest 1601 Avenue S. Brooklyn, New York 11229 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Ida G. Israel Community Health Center 2925 W 19th Street Brooklyn, New York 11224 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Jonathan Williams Houses 333 Roebling Street Brooklyn, New York 11211 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m – 2 p.m
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County 451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 718-245-3131 Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull 760 Broadway Brooklyn, New York 11206 718-963-8000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
4002 Fort Hamilton 4002 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11218 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Bay Ridge 5th Ave 8511 & 8515 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Bensonhurst 14th Ave 6315 14th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Brooklyn Army Terminal 140 58th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Canarsie Muni Lot 622 E 99th Street Brooklyn, NY 11236 (aka 1389 Rockaway Parkway) 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Midwood Pre-K 1223 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230 844-NYC-4NYC Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Red Hook Recreation Center 155 Bay Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 844-NYC-4NYC Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Starrett City 1279 Pennsylvania Ave Brooklyn, NY 11239 Monday – Sunday, 9am-7pm
Covid Testing Sites in the Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis 545 East 142nd Street Bronx, New York 10454 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi 1400 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, New York 10461 718-918-5000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln 234 East 149th Street Bronx, New York 10451 718-579-5000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania 1225 Gerard Avenue Bronx, New York 10452 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx 3424 Kossuth Avenue Bronx, New York 10467 Appointments: 844-692-4692 General Information: 718-918-5700 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Tremont 1920 Webster Ave Bronx, New York 10457 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
4101 White Plains 4101 White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10466 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Bathgate Contract Postal Station 4006 3rd Avenue Bronx, NY 19457 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Edward Grant 1302 Edward L Grant Highway (Entrance on W 169th and Cromwell) Bronx, NY 10452 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Rain Boston Road Senior Center 2424 Boston Road Bronx, NY 10467 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
St James Rec Center 2530 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Co-op City Retail Space 105 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Covid Testing Sites in Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst 79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, New York 11373 718-334-4000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens 82-68 164th Street Jamaica, New York 11432 718-883-3000 COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Sunday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Woodside 50-53 Newtown Road Woodside, New York 11377 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dates: Last day is November 19
51-30 Northern Boulevard 51-30 Northern Boulevard Woodside, NY 11377 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Beach 39th 39-20 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Queens, NY 11691 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
The Episcopal Church of St. Alban the Martyr 116-42 Farmers Blvd St. Albans, NY 11412 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Kew Gardens Hills Library 72-33 Vleigh Pl Queens, NY 11367 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Parking Garage, Level 1 Queens, NY 11371 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sorrentino Rec Center 18-48 Cornaga Avenue Queens, NY 11691 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Queens Public Library at Lefferts 103-34 Lefferts Blvd South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
Windsor Park Library 79-50 Bell Blvd Flushing/Queens, NY 11364 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Covid Testing Sites in Staten Island
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt 165 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, New York 10304 844-NYC-4NYC COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here Monday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Former St John Villa HS 57 Cleveland Place Staten Island, NY 10305 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Staten Island Ferry Terminal 1 Bay St, Retail Space 103 (Level 1 of the Ferry Terminal, next to the North Shore Esplanade exit) Staten Island, NY 10301 Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rapid Point of Care Testing Available Here
