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NoHo News - April 13, 2020 UPDATE
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Internationally-renowned visual artist Tristan Eaton's Bowery Mural Wall, July 2018
Census

OK NoHo This Is Serious!
Maybe some of you are residing in second homes right now but that doesn't mean you can ignore this.  Fewer than 30% of our households have filled out their forms! 
You can fill it out online right now, https://www.2020census.gov.



There has been a slight increase in burglaries, the 9th Precinct we would like local Commercial Businesses to post signs while they are closed during this times that 
"ALL VALUBLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND WE ARE BEING MONTIORED BY LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT"     

Please feel free to contact Detective Jaime Hernandez by Email or Cell # (917) 559-4717 if you need further information


Reliable Sources  

  • By far the most updated info is found in a daily newsletter from Borough President Gale BrewerSubscribe Here.  
  • NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer's office, well-known for timely and thorough analytics has created a very comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Center
  • Best NYS weekly newsletter:  Assemblymember Deborah Glick’s Community Update.  Subscribe Here
  • Thorough periodic bulletins are from Council Speaker Corey Johnsonhere’s a link to the latest,  You can request to be on the newsletter list here.
  • Chart of New York Worker Benefits
  • NYS Senator Brad Hoylman has joined this group with a Constituent Resource Guide, which also includes a list of specific legislation in the works to address the pandemic and pandemic related issues.

Living in NoHo


Perhaps this is a good time to reflect on the attributes of our neighborhood and all the efforts we have made to be unique and distinctive.  We'll be called upon to give its evolution equal measure.

So, it was a particular blessing last week to read Aileen Jacobson's piece in the New York Times, NoHo, Manhattan: A Place to ‘Live and Work and Create’

Thank you Ara Fitzgerald, Don Capoccia and Mary Clark for your interviews that set a tone that even newcomers recognize.  

Virtual Town Hall on Small Business

State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal hosted a virtual town hall on issues facing New York City's small businesses with guests Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Jessica Walker, and Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services Rachel Van Tosh. ASL interpretation was also provided.
View it here
Tuesday with Councilmember Rivera 

Join Carlina and special guest Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals tomorrow, April 21 from 7:30 PM-8:30 P.M. for a Facebook Live conversation. Councilmember Rivera and Dr. Katz will be discussing the latest on New York City's COVID-19 response and answering your questions.
NoHo News Spotlights
Information IS changing daily, so we're breaking with protocol here with more frequent bulletins to provide some new information.  
Community Board 2 Manhattan
 
There are more meetings to tune into at CB#2.  Manhattan Community Board 2 meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing.  Instructions on how to access the meetings will be posted in advance.

[If you wish to participate, there is no charge, but you will have to download a small program patch.  You can get instructions here.  If you want to host a video conference, click on this link for pricing.  There is a free plan.]

Executive Committee Meeting on Mon., 4/20 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference.  *Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.
CB2 Hosts U.S. Small Business Administration Presentation [Reinstated]
 
Tues., 4/21 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference
CB2 will be hosting Man-Li Kuo, Economic Development Specialist, from the U.S. Small Business Administration who will make an informational presentation regarding SBA’s five programs for businesses and non-profit organizations affected by coronavirus
Please register at the following link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcu2gpjoiG9NXiX0cVPVgwMVNy9Af5Lqv

SLA Licensing 1 & 2, Mon., 4/21 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference.Written testimony should be submitted in advance to info@cb2manhattan.org.

Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting  or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.

  • At this time there are no NoHo applications on the agenda.

Landmarks, Wed., 4/22, @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference.  Written testimony should be submitted in advance to info@cb2manhattan.org.  Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting  or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.

  • 770 Broadway - Application is to install an additional cooling unit at the rooftop. 
Schools & Education Thurs., 4/23 @ 5 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference
Written testimony should be submitted in advance to info@cb2manhattan.org
  • Discussion of impact of remote learning on grading and how this may change both admissions and exmissions.
  • Discussion of suspension of Summer Youth Employment Program for Summer 2020.
Please register at the following link:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQY9sej3Q0-WFzC3xZgc-A
 

Executive Committee Meeting, Mon., 4/27 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference.  Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting  or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.

Traffic & Transportation, Mon., 4/27 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference
Written testimony should be submitted in advance to info@cb2manhattan.org.
Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.

  • Request for a temporary network of bike lanes during the Covid-19 Crisis in NYC.
  • Request to replenish and rebalance Citi Bike docking stations more frequently.
  • Discussion concerning provision of safe pedestrian space in NYC during the coronavirus pandemic.

Full Board Meeting, Thurs., 4/30 @ 6:30 PM - Meeting Access via Video Conference. Please see future updated calendar on our website for information on how to register for this Virtual Meeting  or sign up for CB2’s mailing list for up to date information.


CB2 List of Covid Related Resourceshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEqePjAdVCG505Ap5ATY5whwBon5uBFlfNA7sqhut6E/edit#

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