SNAP HELP: Have questions or need help applying for Food Benefits? Contact ADAPP’s Family Support Case Manager, Katie Magee, at kmagee@adapp.org or 917-451-0074. You can also go to ACCESS HRA’s website to apply for SNAP yourself: https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/#/ DOE meal hubs are giving out weekday Grab and Go meals to anyone, not just students.   The link to specifics . . . read more

BRONX COVID-19 VIRTUAL TOWN HALL! Hosted by State Senators Alessandra Biaggi and Gustavo Rivera WHEN: TODAY, April 29th at 5PM. SUBMIT A QUESTION AND RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK HERE: bit.ly/BxDOHMHTownHall FEATURED PRESENTATIONS BY: Commissioner of NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Oxiris Barbot (Q&A with Director of Epidemiology and Surveillance, Dr. Jennifer Rosen);  Deputy Mayor for . . . read more

Dear Community, I hope that you were able to get out yesterday to enjoy the sunny day, and that all those celebrating Ramadan had a chance over the weekend to share a moment with family and friends. While health indicators continue to trend in a positive direction, as we move forward into the next phase . . . read more

Dear Community,  Today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York State Board of Elections will mail every registered voter a postage-paid absentee ballot application for the June 23rd primary election. Voters will need to fill out the application and mail it in in order to receive their ballot. As a reminder, Governor Cuomo signed an Executive . . . read more

For Immediate Release: 4/20/2020 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES NEW STREAMLINED APPLICATION FOR NEW YORKERS TO APPLY FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE WITHOUT HAVING TO FIRST APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Cumbersome federal policy that slowed New York from distributing benefits lifted In conjunction with this morning’s rollout of improved application, over 3,100 DOL . . . read more

See link below to see rebates/refunds/credits that the top 20 Insurance companies are offering regarding Auto Insurance premiums due to the Corona Virus.https://www.consumerreports.org/car-insurance/car-insurance-rebates-payment-deferrals-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ Car Insurance Rebates During Coronavirus Pandemic – Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports fills you in on car insurance rebates during the coronavirus pandemic. As Americans drive less, some insurers are offering automatic rebates or . . . read more

Dear Community Member,  The Office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would like to invite you to join us for a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 5:15pm – 6:15pm EST*. We will discuss the relief provided by federal stimulus packages, including the CARES Act. We will also have an expert from House Small . . . read more