Upcoming Events in Murray Hill...April 13, 2020 The information in this eblast is provided by The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. We are sharing the information as a service to our members. If this notice does not interest you, please disregard it. These weekly eblasts are available online at www.murrayhillnyc.org, in the News section, view Weekly Updates 2020. For street or lane closures visit www.murrayhillnyc.org Traffic Change Updates section. Coronavirus update - links to information and resources New York State is under a Stay-at-Home (PAUSE) directive until further notice! What is "Stay-at-Home" or PAUSE? People should not leave their homes except for essentials such as groceries and medicine or emergencies. When outside, cover your nose and mouth with a scarf, bandana or mask and practice social distancing. Businesses that do not provide essential services must close and send workers home. Businesses considered essential could include grocery stores, restaurants that do take out service, pharmacies, organizations that provide services for vulnerable populations, first responders and hardware stores. Public transportation continue to operate to get nurses, doctors, law enforcement officers, and other essential personnel where they need to go. Everyone else: Limit the use of public transportation to only when necessary. The situation changes by the hour as new information and directives come out. As much as possible we are trying to provide links to trusted source information so that you can check the most up-to-date information. This information is also posted on www.murrayhillnyc.org. Read more about: Preventing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Directives for gatherings and facilities Transportation and travel Legislation and executive orders Assistance for individuals, homeowners, artists, workers and the unemployed Food assistance resources Medical resources and calls for medical professionals and volunteers Small business and nonprofits assistance and resources Schools and children Government offices and resource lists and scams Volunteer opportunities Online entertainment, culture & learning Neighborhood houses of worship, museums, educational and cultural institutions Neighborhood restaurants, food & spirits that are open for delivery & pickup (new items) Neighborhood retail, health care (including pets) & services that are open (new items) Businesses that are closed until further notice A very easy to follow COVID-19 resources page, courtesy of NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer: comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/covid-resources/overview. Mental health resources: NYC Well, a confidential 24/7 helpline, staffed by trained counselors. They can provide brief counseling and referrals to care in over 200 languages. Call 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355), text "WELL" to 65173, chat at NYC.gov/nycwell. Domestic violence resources: All domestic violence shelters are operating and hotlines are available 24/7. National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233 (TTY: 1-800-799-7233), log onto thehotline.org, or text LOVEIS to 22522, Safe Horizon call 1-800-621-HOPE or visit Safehorizon.org/SafeChat to speak with an advocate. Governor Cuomo launched the NY Stronger Together campaign urging New Yorkers to stay home, stop the spread and save lives. View La La Anthony's video twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/1242086405658030080. New discount offer, and Park Avenue Tavern is open for deliveries Park Avenue Tavern, 99 Park Avenue, 212-867-4484, parkavenuetavern.com, 15% off when ordering online for pickup/delivery, enter promo code MHNA when ordering at this link: https://order.igchospitality.com/menu. Le Parisien Bistrot, 163 East 33rd Street, 212-889-5489, leparisiennyc.com. Le Parisien Bistrot has launched a gofundme campaign. All donations go to their staff and their families while the restaurant is closed. Donate at gofundme.com/f/le-parisien-bistrot. Rev. Cornell Edmonds, Church of the Covenant, shares a video with words of encouragement https://youtu.be/E3i0eE3nxbc To support the heroes of our community, Hill & Bay is raising money with a gofundme campaign. All contributions will be used to provide free meals from Hill and Bay (Murray Hill/Kips Bay, NYC) to NYC medical workers and first responders during the COVID-19 crisis. Your support will also help keep Hill and Bay open for business, continuing to employ the reduced restaurant workforce and to serve the community. Hill and Bay will increase the fund by contributing an additional 10% of the amount of all donations received. Donate at gofundme.com/f/2c5tk7-help-our-heroes. Hill and Bay, 581 2nd Avenue, 31st Street, 212-245- 5554, hillandbay.com. Do you have used smart phones and chargers to donate? From: Dr. James Cho of Bellevue Hospital I am collecting donations of phone chargers and used smartphones for patients hospitalized at Bellevue. As you probably have heard, hospitals are restricting visitors due to infection risk, and one of the most difficult aspects of this disease is being alone while sick in the hospital. Many patients arrive to the Emergency Room without their phone charger. Hospital staff are charging phones when we can so patients can keep in touch with family, but the infection risk is not insignificant. A bag to collect these items will be available at the service entrance of The Carlton Regency, 137 East 36th Street, NE corner of Lexington Avenue. The service entrance is on the plaza level 36th Street side. The best time to drop off donations is daily from 8am-8pm. Thank you! NYC Mayor's Office of Media Entertainment COVID19 Business Impact Survey Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDak89L6tXsDHzMu6bHZ44r-45f65ddinKQgz- 2Qb033_QfQ/viewform. This new survey is meant to gauge the current impact of COVID-19 on small businesses (500 employees or less) in the media and entertainment sectors, including film, television, music, theater, advertising, digital content creation, gaming and publishing. The responses will inform NYC policy recommendations for relief efforts at local, state and federal levels. The survey is quick (less than 5 minutes) and can be taken anonymously. All input is valuable and very much appreciated. The survey will be live until Thursday, April 23rd at midnight. New York Public Library's Business Library offers online consultations Business consultation: a friendly and helpful Business Librarian will meet with you for a 30 minute video consultation and guide you through Library resources that can help you move your business projects forward. Weekdays from 12-4 pm. Book the next available appointment at https://calendly.com/businessnypl Career & Resilience Coaching (Free and Confidential): Get help from a career coach with updating your resume and getting other marketing materials ready. Get advice on networking, interviewing skills, etc. Career & resilience coaching too. A great group of coaches can help you build an action plan for whatever you need to accomplish career-wise. Book career and resilience coaching appointment at https://www.nypl.org/help/services/career-coaching. Financial Counseling (Free and Confidential) Make a 30-minute phone appointment to speak with counselors about your current financial situation, including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Come prepared with your questions. This appointment is for a specific date and time. The counselor will contact you as the appointment approaches, and call you at the appointed time. Book your financial counseling appointment at https://www.genbook.com/ bookings/slot/reservation/30088127?category=87376814. Credit Counseling (Free and Confidential) Do you have credit or debt issues? Questions about your loans? Make a one hour phone or web appointment with a counselor from the Financial Coaching Corps, Community Service Society of NY. Please call 212-614-5586; leave a message, and a counselor will contact you. Please share this email with a friend, neighbor or colleague. You can sign up for these emails at www.murrayhillnyc.org, scroll down the Also Happening column, past the flowers. through May 15 Special New York State of Health insurance marketplace Enrollment is offering a special enrollment period Period for Health New Yorkers who sign up for health insurance before April 15th will have Insurance coverage starting April 1st. If you have lost your job, you have 60 days to sign up for insurance through the marketplace. info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Webinar for April 13 6:30pm small Virtual Town Hall: Small Business Relief during businesses COVID-19 Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer will moderate a virtual Town Hall in partnership with Columbia University, the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services (SBS), the NYC Hospitality Alliance and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Panelists Andrew Rigie from the NYC Hospitality Alliance, Kaaryn Simmons from the Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center, Jessica Walker from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and SBS Commissioner Gregg Bishop will be discussing the resources and opportunities available to small businesses to help you get through this crisis. Join the virtual town hall and submit questions in advance at neighbors.columbia.edu/events/virtual-town-hall-small-business-relief-during- covid-19. Tuesdays 2pm Webinar presented by Manhattan Chamber of Webinar for Commerce: Covid-related updates for small small business owners businesses FREE. Experts will answer your questions on topics such as new government instructions or resources that