Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Department of Labor Waives 7-Day Waiting Period for Unemployment Insurance Due to COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To collect benefits, the applicant must be ready, willing and able to work, and actively looking for work during each week in … » more information -
Workers’ Compensation Board Provides Certain Relief From Requirements for Obtaining Benefits for Claimants in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
The Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”) has announced that it will conduct all hearings remotely, through the Board’s Virtual Hearings. The Board also announced the following relief for claimants in connection with WCB claims: … » more information -
Cash Assistance Program
Eligible New York City residents can receive need-based cash assistance through the City’s Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program (“TANF”). The City also offers emergency grants of cash assistance to residents who are unable to pay rent because … » more information -
NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law
Most employees in New York City are eligible for up to 40 hours of sick pay from their employer if (1) they become sick with coronavirus, (2) are caring for a family member who is sick or needs diagnosis, (3) their place of business was ordered … » more information -
Office of Nightlife Survey on COVID-19’s Impact
Note: the survey is now closed. » more information -
Workforce1 Virtual Career Center Offers Career Counseling By Phone or Web
The Workforce1 Career Center system helps New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to, jobs across the City during the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information
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