Community Notice
Due to the abundance of State and City directives regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Manhattan Community Board 4 office is closed to unscheduled visitors. We can be reached via email and phone. Phone messages will be retrieved and responded to in a timely manner.
We can be reached via email at:
- Jesse Bodine: [email protected]
- Nelly Gonzalez: [email protected]
- Janine Pretente: [email protected]
Meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Please visit our calendar page for meeting details.
COVID-19
Vaccines
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized applications for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. The vaccines work by teaching the body to create an immune response for a virus that is not present in the body. In clinical trials, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were shown to have greater than 94% efficacy in preventing symptoms and decreasing severe COVID-19 infection among study volunteers. The Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose after 21-42 days and the Moderna vaccine requires a second dose after 28-42 days. The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine has been shown to have an 85% efficacy in preventing severe COVID-19 illness and does not require a second dose. Children ages 5 and up are authorized to receive the Pfizer vaccine and all adults 18+ can get any of the three available vaccines. Learn More.
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
COVID-19 Vaccine Finder
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers
COVID-19 Vaccines FAQs
Proof of Vaccination:
Excelsior Pass
CDC Vaccination Card: original or photocopy
NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record from within/outside the US
NYC COVID Safe App (Android / iOS): You can upload a photo of your CDC Vaccination Card and photo ID
Resources:
- COVID-19 Hotline: (888) 727-4692
- NY Forward Website
- Information about Reopening
- NYC Reopening and Capacities
CDC Guidance
Effective May 19, New York State has adopted CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people for most businesses and public settings. Businesses may authorize to keep the current guidance in place by requiring 6 feet of social distancing and masks for all individuals or they may adhere to the new CDC guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Learn More.
Open Restaurant Program:
NYC has announced that the Open Restaurants Program has been made permanent, and restaurants will be permitted to use heating and enclosures, and expand seating to adjacent properties with neighbors’ consent. Learn more about the Open Restaurant Program. View DSNY’s information on Winter Operations and Snow Alerts. | Outdoor Dining Checklist
Public Schools
NYC public schools have reopened for in-person learning for all students, with health and safety measures in place. Children 5 and over are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit vaccination records through DOE’s Vaccination Portal. Students and staff members must complete a health screening form prior to entering the school building each day. All students must wear face coverings inside school buses and school property, and practice physical distancing of at least 3-feet. Learn more at the NYC Department of Education website.
Open Streets Applications:
The 2022 Open Streets Application is open. Both new and returning partners must apply to manage an Open Street in their community, for either temporary limited local access or as a temporary full closure. Visit DOT Open Streets Website for more information. | View Flyer