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Brownsville Church Included On List of New York City Church Sites for COVID-19 Testing from May 13 – May 24

May 13, 2020

Posted by Nikki Lucas

Northwelll Health has partnered with churches throughout New York and Nassau County to provide COVID-19 testing.  See the list of churches below.

Northwell says testing is by appointment. We had to look long and hard to find the number to call to make an appointment,  You can Call (833) 422-7369 to make an appointment through Northwell Health.

WEEK 1 (May 13- May 17)

Organization / Borough / Section Zip
BROOKLYN
Bethany Baptist Church – Brooklyn Bed Stuy 460 Marcus Garvey Blvd. 11216
Christian Cultural Center – Brooklyn East New York 12020 Flatlands Ave 11207
QUEENS
Greater Allen AME Queens Jamaica 11434
New Jerusalem Worship Center Queens Jamaica 12205 Smith St11434
BRONX
Trinity Baptist Church Bronx Wakefield 808 E 224th St 10466
Abundant Life Tabernacle Bronx Mott Haven 2692 3rd Ave 10454
Christian Church John 316 Bronx Longwood 864 Westchester Ave 10459
MANHATTAN
Abyssinnian Baptist Church Manhattan Harlem 132 W 138th St 10030
MT VERNON
Grace Baptist Church Westchester Mount Vernon 52 S 6th Ave 10550
STATEN ISLAND
Mt. Sinai United Christian Church Staten Island Tompkinsville 15 Pike St 10301
NASSAU COUNTY
First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury Nassau 212 Garden St 11590

WEEK 2 (May 20- May 24)

Organization / Borough / Section Zip
BROOKLYN
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Brooklyn Brownsville 425 Howard Ave 11233
Holy Cross Brooklyn Flatbush 2530 Church Ave 11226
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Brooklyn Sunset Park 526 59th St 11220
St. Paul Community Baptist Church Brooklyn East New York 859 Hendrix St 11207
QUEENS
The Greater Springfield Community Church Queens Jamaica  17706 129th Ave 11434
First Baptist Church of Corona Queens Corona 100-10 Astoria Boulevard East Elmhurst, NY 11369
BRONX
Union Grove Baptist Church Bronx Mott Haven 10454
Latino Pastor Action Network Bronx Highbridge 14 W 170th St 10452
Fort Mott Baptist Church Bronx Melrose 446 Willis Ave 10455
MANHATTAN
Convent Avenue Baptist Church Manhattan Harlem 420 W 145th St 10031
Mount Neboh Baptist Church Manhattan Harlem  1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd 10026
STATEN ISLAND
Central Family Life Center Staten Island Stapleton 59 Wright St, 10304
NASSAU COUNTY
Union Baptist Church Nassau Hempstead 24 Rev Clinton C Boone Pl  11550

Official EastNewYork.com COVID-19 Resource Section

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NYCHA Building Sanitizing Schedule To Fight COVID-19

May 09, 2020

As part of its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, NYCHA has partnered with vendors to sanitize all of its buildings, focusing on high-touch, high-traffic areas such as lobby and common area doors; mailboxes; stairway doors, handles, and handrails; elevator panels; trash chute doors; and other common areas. High-touch areas in property management offices are also being sanitized.

Here are some of the scheduled cleanings.

Senior Buildings Sanitizing Schedule:

17 Vandalia Ave – 11am-3pm

77 Vandalia Ave – Mon-Fri 11am-3pm

Van Dyke II – 430 Dumont Ave – 8am-11:30am

Garvey (Group A)  1440 East New York Ave. Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Brown – 333 Hopkinson Ave. Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm

Non Senior Buildings Sanitizing Schedule:

Boulevard – Mon – Wed – Fri

Cypress Hills – Tues – Thurs – Sat

Linden – Mon – Wed – Fri

Ocean Hill Apts – Tues – Thurs – Sat

Click here to find the cleaning schedule for your NYCHA building

 

 

 

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COVID-19 Testing At The Alpha School in East New York May 8 Thru May 14 Conducted by Brightpoint Health

May 08, 2020

In partnership with UJA-Federation of New York, Brightpoint Health, will offer free pop-up COVID-19 testing for a limited time at locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx, beginning this Friday, May 8.

COVID-19 testing will be available at The Alpha School, located at 2400 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, on May 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Testing will be offered at Goble Playground, located on Goble Place between Inwood Avenue and Macomb’s Road in the Bronx, on May 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. At both locations, testing is by appointment only, and available from 10am to 3pm.

Anyone with severe shortness of breath, a persistent cough, or a temperature above 100.5 degrees that is not responsive to medications for fever should call 718-208-2802 to inquire about a test. Testing is also available for any health care workers, first responders, or essential workers as defined by the Governor’s Executive Order: https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026

“We know how important testing is – both to flatten the curve of those infected, and so that our state can begin to reopen,” said Eric S. Goldstein, CEO, UJA-Federation of New York. “We’re proud to work with Brightpoint Health in supplementing the testing available in our community, doing all we can to support New Yorkers.”

“We are pleased to bring pop-up COVID-19 testing to Brooklyn and the Bronx,” said Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson River Health Care. “Pop-up testing is a critical part of our community response against COVID-19, and we are grateful to UJA-Federation for their support in helping us expand testing. We will continue expanding our response to the COVID-19 pandemic until we prevail, for the sake of our patients and our communities.”

Brightpoint Health is pleased to provide testing as a pathway to long term care for new patients. Our health centers remain open for information and referral on COVID-19. Brightpoint is also offering telemedicine, with extended hours available. Appointments can be made by calling 1-855-681-8700, texting “telemedNYC” to 21000, or by visiting www.brightpointhealth.org. Telemedicine visits can be through video chat or a regular phone call. New patients are welcome. Current patients can schedule telemedicine visits with their regular doctor.

Since March, UJA has allocated more than $44 million to help respond to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Aid has supported New Yorkers facing food insecurity, UJA partner organizations providing essential health and human services to New Yorkers, Jewish Community Centers, low-income students, single parents, ensuring dignified burials, and joining the $75 million NYC Covid-19 Response & Impact Fund with other leading philanthropic organizations.

Go to the COVID-19 Resource Section on EastNewYork.com for more resources.

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Video of NYPD Officers From 75th Pct Making Violent Arrests in East New York: Is It Time To Fine Officers Personally For These Offenses?

May 07, 2020

Officer without a mask punching a bystander (screenshot from video)

Watch the Video at the bottom of the page

Last week NYPD officers from East New York’s 75th Precinct made violent arrests,while many of the officers, including the Deputy Inspector were not wearing masks, putting the public and other officers at risk. It is unimaginable that these officers are arresting residents in East New York and other similar areas throughout New York City for “Social Distancing” issues, while they are not adhering to the basic rule of wearing a mask.

See the video below, and the image of NYPD officers in another neighborhood, to see the disparity in how the NYPD interacts with residents of East New York vs how they interact with residents who hangout in Central Park, clearly violating every rule that has been put in place by Mayor De Blasio. The question one must ask is how is the enforcement of these rules so different for residents of New York City in one neighborhood vs another neighborhood.

If it has not been clear to New Yorkers before, it should definitely be clear now, the NYPD “police” every resident in East New York, Brownsville and other similar neighborhoods, while they “protect” people in Park Slope, Upper East Side and other areas in New York City. This practice has to stop. All New Yorkers need to feel “protected”, not “policed”. Officers who violate these policies should be removed the force and hit with a large personal financial fine for civil rights violations. Taking money from their personal pockets will be the only thing that will deter this type of behavior. The PBA (Police Union) should also incur millions in fines for every incident.

Nikki Lucas will be discussing these issues live on the VOICES of East New York Video Series, Sunday May 10 at 9am. Kim Council, candidate for City Council in Bushwick and East New York will be a guest on this week’s show.  Watch the show, ask questions and comment live about this issue as well as other issues that impact East New Yorkers. The show airs live on the East New York News Facebook page as well as on EastNewYork.com

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Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel Pushes for Hiring Bill So The Economic Recovery Reaches All New Yorkers

May 05, 2020

In a recent Daily News Op-ed, Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel laid out her argument for new legislation aimed at removing discriminatory hiring practices, providing an equal playing field for all New Yorkers.

The 2008 Great Recession led to an economic rebound that largely benefited the rich. With the economic devastation from COVID-19 hitting non-salaried workers the most, state and federal legislators need to guide this recovery so that it doesn’t follow the same pattern as a decade ago.

A typical job opening receives 250 applicants, and only 10% of candidates are actually looked at by personnel. Since the company is inundated with resumes, HR pros take both conscious and unconscious shortcuts to pick top applicants, resulting in discrimination.

Our legislation will counter these trends and pernicious norms by paving the way for the safe usage of new types of technology-based assessments whose algorithms will be audited before they are deployed by employers.

To read the full op-ed, go to The Daily News article

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Number of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In Brooklyn: By Zip Code

May 04, 2020

by Nikki Lucas

Here are some numbers that will give you an idea of how many people in your neighborhood were tested positive for coronavirus.

11207 (East New York) – 17.2 per thousand people who live in the 11207 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 5% less than the city average.In total, 1,582 of the 3,142 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11239 (ENY / Spring Creek / Gateway) – 30.7 per thousand people who live in the 11239 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 70% greater than the city average.In total, 407 of the 795 people tested had a positive result.

11208 (East New York / Cypress Hills) – 18.0 per thousand people who live in the 11208 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 1% less than the city average.In total, 1,773 of the 3,241 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11212 (Brownsville) – 17.7 per thousand people who live in the 11212 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 2% less than the city average.In total, 1,356 of the 2,663 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11216 (Bed Stuy) – 10.1 per thousand people who live in the 11216 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 44% less than the city average.In total, 571 of the 1,272 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11205 (Clinton Hill) – 12.3 per thousand people who live in the 11205 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 32% less than the city average.In total, 569 of the 1,356 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11231 (Carroll Gardens) – 9.1 per thousand people who live in the 11231 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 50% less than the city average.In total, 345 of the 771 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

11217 (Park Slope) – 10.9 per thousand people who live in the 11217 ZIP code of Brooklyn have tested positive for COVID-19, which is 40% less than the city average.In total, 453 of the 961 people tested had a positive result. Note: Only a minority of people who show symptoms are tested, so the actual number of positive cases is higher.

Check your zip code here

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NYC Giving Out 100,000 Face Coverings In Parks Across the City Thru May 5 Including Betsy Head Park in Brownsville

May 04, 2020

As of last week New York City has reported nearly 18,000 deaths related to COVID-19, prompting Mayor De Blasioto to announce that New York City will give out hundreds of thousands of face coverings to New Yorkers for free.

The first round of the distribution of the masks will take place at parks throughout the city through Tuesday May 5. The city will distribute 100,000 during this first round.

Here’s the distribution calendar:

McCarren Park
Play Center
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 10AM-12PM

McCarren Park
Entrance at Bedford Ave and Lorimer St
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 2PM-4PM

Betsy Head Park
Thomas S Boyland St and Livonia Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 10AM-12PM

Sunset Park
Recreation Center
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 2PM-4PM

Coffey Park
Entrance at Richards St and Verona St
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 2PM-4PM

Saint John’s Park
Recreation Center
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 10AM-12PM

Saratoga Park
Entrance at Macon St between Saratoga Ave and Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2PM-4PM

Linden Park

Entrance at Linden Blvd and Vermont St
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 10AM-12PM

Saint Andrew’s Playground
Entrance at Atlantic Ave and Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2PM-4PM

Rainey Park
Field House on Dawson St off Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 10AM-12PM

Soundview Park
Field House on Lafayette Ave between Colgate Ave and Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 2PM-4PM

Rose Hill Park
Corner of Webster Ave and E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Monday, May 4, 10AM-12PM

Saint James Park
Recreation Center
Bronx, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 12PM-2PM

Saint Mary’s Park
Recreation Center
Bronx, NY
Face covering distribution date:
Tuesday, May 5, 1PM-3PM

See the full list here

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VOICES of East New York With Nikki Lucas Is Going Live Sunday May 3 With Multiple Guests

May 01, 2020

See the show Intro below.

Today it was announced that VOICES of East New York With Nikki Lucas will be going live.  The show will be aired live every Sunday, beginning Sunday May 3, 2020 at 9am,  The online video series features one on one interviews with elected officials, community leaders, health care professionals, NYC education advocates, and a lot more.

The first 3 episodes were recorded prior to the Coronavirus quarantine and aired over the past few weeks. JIG Media, which produces the show, decided to go live with a remote streaming production during the remainder of the quarantine.

“We will most likely stick with the live episodes even after the quarantine”, stated Vernon Jones, CEO of JIG Media. “There’s so much happening every week in East New York and the surrounding areas that it makes sense to have a live show that is professionally produced. It allows us to keep the residents updated on relevant news that affects their lives. Having Nikki Lucas as the host is great because she has her pulse on what’s happening throughout East Brooklyn, not just East New York. Besides, Nikki has been working closely with us on our New York for Seniors and Healthy NYC initiatives over the past three years as the host of the events and moderator of our Healthcare Panel Discussions.”

The recorded episodes that aired over the past few weeks included one on one interviews with New York State Senator Julia Salazar and community activists Vincent Riggins and Chris Banks.

Week one (Sunday May 3) will include interviews with a CEO of a company in the health industry and an expert on education.

You can watch the show live on Facebook at this link on the East New York News Facebook page. You can save the link and receive a reminder before the show begins. You can also share the link with family and friends. The show will also appear live on the HealthyNYC and New York for Seniors Facebook channels.

If you would like to suggest a guest for upcoming episodes send an email to [email protected] and put “Guest Suggestion” in the subject line.  If your guest is a good fit for the show then JIG Media producers will get in touch with you.

Subscribe to EastNewYork.com for constant updates on housing, development, health, politics, education, entertainment and more.

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Politics

Kim Council Defeats Brooklyn Political Machine As They Tried To Keep Her Off the City Council Ballot in District that Includes Ocean Hill

May 01, 2020

On April 29, 2020, Judge Edgar Walker ruled that, Kimberly Council and another candidate for City Council in Brooklyn’s 37th District, will be placed back on the ballot for the June 23rd NYC primary. In the midst of unprecedented and redefined times this is a win for the candidates, for the election process and, more specifically, for the residents of the City of New York.

“Judge Walker wisely decided to apply the Governor’s Executive Order precisely in the way the Governor intended it to be applied. This is a victory for democracy and a victory for the public’s health,” said Howard Graubard, attorney for Kim Council.

The ballot spots for these candidates were being contested by another candidate who had hoped to run uncontested. The challenge was based in a misinterpretation of the recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo as a result of the national health crisis.

Council and the other candidates were forced to suspend petitioning and all campaign activity, as ordered by the Governor, and, instead, shifted their focus on helping the residents of the district by delivering food, running errands, and providing access to resources, even at great personal risk to their own health.

“The residents of our district deserve to choose who will represent them, and not have ‘the machine’ decide who their representative will be,” says Council. “Our collective voices deserve to be heard. I am incredibly grateful for the wisdom of Judge Walker and his application of the Governor’s intentions to put the health and safety of New Yorkers first.”

The Council for Council campaign will continue its race to support and represent the Ocean Hill, Bushwick, Cypress Hills, City Line and East New York neighborhoods striving to bring a voice to and uplift the community through this time and beyond.

Find out more about Kim Council at CouncilforCouncil.com

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East New York Resident & Teacher Dies From COVID-19 After A Frustrating Journey Through NYC Health Care System

Apr 29, 2020

Photo: Rana Zoe Mungin/ wellesleyunderground.com

Rana Zoe Mungin, a 30 year old graduate of Wellesley College and University of Massachusetts, and a resident of East New York, recently passed away from Coronavirus only after experiencing a frustrating ordeal through the health care system. Mungin tutored sixth-grade students in social studies at Ascend Academy in East New York

According to reports Mungin’s sister, Mia, who is a registered nurse, came home with a fever March 9 and a couple of days later Rana Zoe started running a fever.

Rana Zoe also suffered from asthma leading her family to call the ambulance due to her shortness of breath. She was turned away from an emergency room twice after developing fever, before she was finally admitted to Brookdale Hospital on March 20.  Her sister stated, in reports, that the hospital didn’t want to give her sister a COVID-19 test because there was a shortage of kits.

The next day Rana Zoe had to be put on a ventilator and she was treated with the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, with no success.

After appeals by family, friends and  Senator Chuck Schumer, Rana Zoe was eventually transferred to Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan for treatment. Her condition seemed to improve before taking a turn for the worse. Rana Zoe woke up after being on a ventilator for a month, but she had developed an infection that required antibiotics. Her condition quickly deteriorated and she developed heart arrhythmia,  Rana Zoe died Monday.

In a quote from ABC News, her friend for more than a decade, Nohemi Maciel stated, “She died not only because of COVID-19, but because we live in a world that is racist and anti-black. We know that black people are dying at disproportionate rates. This cannot be left out of the conversation.”

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