The Landlord's Guide to Fair Housing Laws- Webinar
For landlords large and small who are interested in learning more about the fair housing laws, WRO is offering a free webinar on January 20, 2021 at 3 P.M.
Use this link to register, and click here to download the flyer.
Need to Find a COVID-19 Vaccination Site?
To find out if you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, use this online portal created by NYS:
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
A COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline is now open for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) .
New guidance from the health department says police departments, public school teachers and mass transit employees will primarily be vaccinated through their groups’ relevant health programs or via their unions.
Homeless Shelter Staff & Residents Now Eligible for Vaccination
Beginning January 11, 2021 Eligible New Yorkers in Phase 1b include:
Individuals living in a homeless shelter where sleeping, bathing or eating accommodations must be shared with individuals and families who are not part of your household
Individual working (paid or unpaid) in a homeless shelter where sleeping, bathing or eating accommodations must be shared by individuals and families who are not part of the same household, in a position where there is potential for interaction with shelter residents
Read More: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine#phase-1a---phase-1b
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness
Register for the COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness Webinar – January 19, 2021 – 2:00 PM EST
During this webinar, the CDC will provide the most recent updates about COVID-19 vaccination for people experiencing homelessness covering COVID-19 vaccine basics, safety, the prioritization of persons experiencing homelessness for COVID-19 vaccination, special considerations for the vaccination of this population, and an example strategy from the Minnesota of Department of Health.
Only 09 Days Until Tens of Millions of Renters Could Lose Their Homes When The Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
Learn About Protections and Steps Renters Must Take!
A federal eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is in effect from September 4, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The temporary moratorium on evictions extends vital protections to tens of millions of renters at risk of eviction for nonpayment of rent during the global pandemic.
Now we must work to ensure that every renter in need knows about this protection and takes the steps necessary to stay in their home. And we must push Congress and the White House to #GetBacktoWork on a COVID-19 relief bill that pairs a national eviction moratorium with at least $100 billion in emergency rental assistance.
When the moratorium expires on December 31, 2020, back rent will be due, and renters will be unable to pay. In the meantime, small landlords who rely on rental income to maintain and operate their properties will increasingly struggle to pay their bills.
Congress must provide at least $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to keep renters stably housed during and after the pandemic and to ensure we don’t lose any of our country’s essential housing stock.
What’s Next?
To be protected, qualified renters facing eviction should immediately provide a signed declaration to their landlords. For more details about the moratorium and a sample declaration that renters can use, read NLIHC’s and NHLP’s Overview of National Eviction Moratorium and our National Eviction Moratorium: FAQ for Renters [Español].
SUPPORT RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOR LOW INCOME TENANTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY
If you believe that all low income tenants in Westchester County should receive free legal representation in eviction proceedings, call, email, or write your county legislator today. Tell your legislator:
Under the US Constitution, no one may be criminally prosecuted without legal representation. If a defendant cannot afford an attorney, an attorney is provided free of charge.
Under New York State Law, no one may lose custody of their children without legal representation. If a parent cannot afford an attorney, an attorney is provided free of charge.
But 93% of tenants facing eviction in Westchester housing courts have no legal representation. Tenants without attorneys typically lose their case - and their homes - within 3-4 minutes. No one in Westchester County should be evicted from their home without legal representation. If a tenant cannot afford an attorney, an attorney should be provided free of charge.
Find your legislator here.
https://giswww.westchestergov.com/ElectedOfficials/index.html
Sign our online petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/the-right-to-counsel?source=direct_link&.
To receive regular email updates, please email:
rtcwestchester@gmail.com
New Rochelle Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist - Opening
The City of New Rochelle’s Section 8 Program will begin accepting preliminary applications for rental assistance starting on December 15, 2020. Two days only and only ONLINE!
Please Click Here to see the attached notices in English and Spanish and share with anyone that you feel might be interested in this information.
FREE Flu Vaccines Available!
December 2020
WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES FREE FLU VACCINES
AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Health Commissioner Urges All Residents To Schedule A Flu Shot
(White Plains, NY) – Flu season is here and Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the County Health Department will partner with Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services to offer free flu shots to residents ages seven and older this Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
Latimer said: “I encourage you to get a flu shot, and it is especially important this year, because you don’t want to suffer through the flu on top of Covid-19, and a flu shot will help you protect yourself and the most vulnerable around you well into 2021.”
Advance registration is required. To register CLICK HERE.
Appointments are available as follows:
• Thursday, December 3, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These flu vaccine appointments are open to all. The County Health Department has focused its public vaccination efforts on people who are unable to get vaccinated elsewhere by bringing flu shots to homeless shelters and food pantries throughout Westchester.
Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, said: “Flu vaccines are safe, effective and widely available now. I urge you not to wait until flu season peaks to get a flu shot, because the vaccine becomes fully effective in about two weeks. With the Covid-19 pandemic still posing a strain on our healthcare systems and a risk to us all, a flu shot is more important than ever. It can help you avoid flu and Covid-19 overlap and help doctors determine how best to treat you if you become sick.”
Although it is light now, flu activity usually peaks between December and February and can last into May. One flu vaccine now provides protection all season long and can prevent illness or reduce the severity of flu symptoms.
Dr. Amler said that anyone with respiratory infection symptoms should get tested for Covid-19 and influenza and avoid exposing others until they receive their test results. They also should cough or sneeze into their elbow, wash their hands frequently with soap and water, stay home until 24 hours after their fever subsides to avoid spreading germs, clean surfaces they touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones, and get plenty of rest.
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Westchester County's Eviction Prevention Initiatives with Commissioner Norma Drummond
Westchester County's Eviction Prevention Initiatives with Commissioner Norma Drummond
Monday, November 30th, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Westchester County Commissioner of Planning, Norma Drummond, will provide an update on the county's eviction prevention initiatives and will answer questions from participants.
Westchester Housing Stabilization Programs in the Midst of COVID-19:
Eviction Prevention for Landlords
Eviction Prevention in Consortium Communities
Foreclosure Prevention
Medium-Term Rental Assistance
Webinar: Eviction Prevention and Housing Retention During and After COVID-19
Partner Webinar:
SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Center
Eviction Prevention and Housing Retention
During and After COVID-19
December 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic hardship and housing instability for millions of Americans. With eviction moratoria expected to expire at the end of 2020, individuals and families are at risk of losing their housing. Join SAMHSA’s new Homeless and Housing Resource Center to explore strategies for eviction prevention and housing retention. Participants will hear from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership, an experienced housing attorney, and local Continuum of Care (CoC) leadership about implementing data-informed, targeted prevention efforts that prioritize racial equity and will learn strategies that can be implemented now to prevent future housing instability when the moratoria expire.
Speakers:
John Kuhn, SSVF National Director, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Larry McDonough, Attorney at Law and Adjunct Professor of Law, Senior Minnesota Counsel, National Anti-Eviction Project, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Randy McCoy, Executive Director of Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH), Omaha, Nebraska
REGISTER HERE
This webinar is being hosted by our partner SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC). If you have questions or concerns, please contact info@hhrctraining.org.
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.
