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Feb 13, 2021 12 tweets 3 min read Read on X
On Monday the largest single expansion yet in covid vaccine eligibility in NYC takes effect, covering all adults with underlying medical conditions.

Here is a thread on where, when, and how this new group can get vaccinated. 1/
If you have underlying conditions the best place to start for a vaccination is your current medical provider (for those who have one). Hospitals & many clinics are getting ready to vaccinate their patients in this group--but be prepared that they face severe supply shortages. 2/
State- and City-run vax sites will offer vaccination to those w/ underlying conditions starting this week. The State’s scheduling system will allow this group to start making appointments beginning at 8:00 a.m. Sunday. 3/
City-run vaccine hubs are now only running from Thursday-Sunday due to supply shortages. They generally post new appointments on Tues/Weds, and will allow people with underlying conditions to schedule by that point this week. 4/
Pharmacies in NY are restricted to vaccinating those aged 65+, so these locations are not yet an option for those who are younger with underlying conditions. 5/
There are three ways to document your underlying condition in NY:
* Medical record
* Letter from doctor
* Self-attestation
6/
The self-attestation option is critical for those who don’t have easy access to a doctor. It appears the State sites will require signing a certification, while for City-sites it will be a check-off in the on-line application. 7/
Here is the current list of qualifying underlying conditions. (For now you still have to be aged 16+).

It is possible other conditions will be added over time, you can check here for updates: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid…
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There is unfortunately some vagueness in the list of underlying conditions. For example, it does not specify whether neurological conditions include ALS, epilepsy, etc. For now the best advice is that if you fall into a grey area, seek guidance from your medical provider. 9/
Pregnancy is listed as a qualifying underlying condition in NY. You should consult with your medical provider if this applies to you, but there are extremely encouraging signs on this so far:
axios.com/fauci-pregnant…
10/
At this moment there unfortunately is not a program to administer vaccines to people who are homebound due to medical conditions. But NYC has just announced that such a program will start as soon as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available. (Since it’s easier to handle.) 11/
1 million+ people are going to be added to vaccine eligibility in NYC on Monday. So the crush for appointments will be intense. We need to fight for more supply, a better scheduling system, and greater efforts to overcome the inequity of vaccination so far. Much work ahead. 12/12

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I just finished a tour of the Roosevelt Hotel.

This one location, this one square block, is the epicenter of a national refugee crisis.

It demands a national response. 🧵
The Roosevelt Hotel on W.46th St. is NYC’s main arrival point for migrants. There is a sophisticated operation there, offering arrivals a full array of services, from food to medical care to beds. NYers should be incredibly proud of this facility.

But now it is full. /2
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* All NYers should limit outdoor activity and stay inside when possible. 1/
* People w/heart or breathing problems and children & older adults may be especially sensitive and should avoid outdoor activities during this time.
* If you're an older adult or have heart or breathing problems & need to be outside, wear a high-quality mask (e.g N95 or KN95). 2/
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* These recommendations may change based on updated air quality conditions 3/
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Around the country, and in NY state, there are communities fighting for “local control” to avoid mandates to build more housing.

Did you know that here in Manhattan we are being denied local control that we need to….CREATE more housing? Yes, really. 🧵
Today these UWS & UES buildings couldn't be built. A 1961 State law deems them too big.

With NYC facing a housing affordability crisis, shouldn’t we again allow apartment buildings at this scale?

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Recognize scenes like these? If you live in NYC you do.

Scaffolding in NYC is a good idea run amok. In Manhattan alone there are 4k+ of these sidewalk sheds. Some have been up for years, creating a blight in many neighborhoods.

Today we're releasing a plan to rein this in.🧵
We’re calling for measures to help buildings speed up façade work, to penalize bad actors, to have more flexibility in when façade inspections are required, to have better design for sidewalk sheds, and more. #ShedTheShed
Strategy 1: Help buildings do façade work more quickly so the scaffolding comes down faster
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The election in NY is very, very close. Every vote will matter.

Dems on the fence who have not yet voted: You need to know what Lee Zeldin as governor will mean in a practical way for our city and state. 🧵
Zeldin has repeatedly pledged to slash the State budget (in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthy). In practice this will mean cuts to:
* Public schools
* Mass transit
* Medicaid

2/
He has pledged to triple down on fossil fuels, including:
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He will make it impossible for NY State to meet its ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 2030

3/
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NY’s statewide races are closer than they should be. Against a slate of extremists, Dems are polling just over 50%.

The GOP gov candidate voted to overturn the 2020 election & says he'd ban abortion without exception. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

NY Dems need to wake up.🧵
Voters in Manhattan and most other parts of NYC are not used to contested general elections. But the only way a Dem can win statewide is with massive margins here.

The far-right is fired up in the suburbs & turnout will be strong there. We need to match that energy. 2/
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We need to respond by delivering huge margins for statewide Dems: @KathyHochul @SenSchumer @TishJames @TomDiNapoli. 3/
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