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Ready to earn your High School Diploma or learn English?
Ready to learn a new trade and start a new career path?
If you answered YES, then you are ready to enroll into the NYC Department of Education Adult Education!

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Adult Education - School 2 District 79 is located in Queens, NY.

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Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home

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Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home

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REL Resource | Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home

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Learning to read begins at home through everyday parent-child interactions, long before children attend school. Your continued support of literacy development throughout elementary school positively affects your child’s reading ability.

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This is the 2024-25 school year calendar for all 3K-12 NYCDOE public schools. If your child attends a private, parochial, charter school, NYC Early Education Center (NYCEEC) or Family Childcare Program, please contact your child's school for information about their calendar.

Please note the following:

On days when school buildings are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.

Individual schools' Parent-Teacher Conference dates might be different from the dates below. Your child's teacher will work with you to schedule your conference.

On this schedule, elementary schools are defined as programs that serve kindergarten (K) through grade 8, including schools with 3-K and Pre-K programs, as well as those that end in grade 5. Middle schools are defined as programs that serve grades 6-8, and high schools are defined as programs that serve grades 9-12.

Under New York State law, public holidays (also referred to as legal or federal holidays) that fall on a Saturday are not observed on a weekday; where such holidays fall on a Sunday, they will be observed on the following Monday. Per New York City Public Schools' policy, when non-public holidays fall on a weekend, schools remain open on the weekdays immediately preceding or following that holiday.

The following are non-public holidays observed by New York City Public Schools: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Election Day, Diwali, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Lunar New Year, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr, Passover (first two days), and Eid al-Adha.

This year, schools will remain open on the weekdays immediately preceding or following the holidays noted below, which fall on weekends during the 2024-25 school year:

Yom Kippur (Saturday-Sunday, October 12-13, 2024)

Eid al-Fitr (Sunday, March 30, 2025)

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Key dates and printable files for the 2025-25 NYC Department of Education school year calendar

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REVISED P.S. 31 1st grade supply list (1)

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2022 NYCDOE Minecraft Education Net Zero Challenge

The 2022 NYC Minecraft Education challenge is here! This challenge provides an opportunity for the students of NYCDOE to design and build solutions in Minecraft Education that lower the carbon footprint of New York City and make our city more sustainable and accessible for all New Yorkers. Students who submit projects by the priority deadline of Friday, May 13 will have their submissions considered for inclusion at the Stockholm+50 conference in June 2022, where mayors from around the world will be celebrating 50 years of global environmental action. The final deadline for students to submit projects is Friday, May 27.

About the Challenge

By making important changes today to reduce greenhouse gas-emitting activities and actively replacing them with clean ones, NYC has big plans to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its ONENYC goal to equitably reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Your challenge is to design and build a solution in Minecraft: Education Edition that addresses one of the following NYC sustainability challenges:

1. Greener Buildings: Design and implement solutions to create new buildings or retrofit existing ones to increase energy efficiency and reduce water consumption.

2. Efficient Mobility: Help New Yorkers get around our city sustainably! Design a new or enhanced mode of transportation that utilizes modern technology to improve mobility options especially for disabled New Yorkers.

3. Zero Waste: Design an intervention, such as a system, structure, or resource, that can help New Yorkers reduce, reuse, and recycle.

In this challenge you will:

Visit and explore the five boroughs of NYC

Learn more about the City of New York's sustainability plans and strategy

Speak with and learn from a variety of experts from the City of New York

Design and build a solution to build a better NYC

You will begin by meeting the Mayor and Director of Sustainability to learn about the challenge, things to consider and ideas to help inspire your build.

Next, you will encounter the Park Ranger and Water Treatment Plant Manager to learn about Inwood Hill Park and the Rockaway Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn about the current situation and be inspired by ideas for focusing your build!

After that, you will meet the Construction Manager, Park Designer and Coney Island Community Activist to learn about Yankee Stadium, Freshkills Park and Coney Island Creek to learn about current opportunities for creating greener buildings, helping to expand accessibility and reduce waste in NYC.

Finally, you will meet the Teacher Guides to learn about using the resources to prepare for and get started on the challenge!

Important Things to Know About the 2022 Minecraft Challenge

All students grades K-12 can participate

Students can work individually or in groups for this project

Student teams will submit their Minecraft solution to the challenge by creating a 2-minute video of their Minecraft world that explains their solution for making NYC more sustainable and/or accessible.

Student submissions will be judged by a panel of experts from the NYCDOE and Microsoft. Judges will use this rubric to assess students' Minecraft solutions. Judges will add an additional rating to the builds with the highest scores from each grade to showcase the Best Pitch, Most Innovative, and Most Impactful.The best submissions from each grade will be showcased on a FlipGrid Mixtape in the first week of June.

Important Dates

Challenge launches: Monday, April 11
Priority deadline for challenge submissions: Friday, May 13
Final deadline for challenge submissions: Friday, May 27

For questions, email us at STEM@schools.nyc.gov.

How to Participate in the Challenge

Review the Net Zero Challenge: NYC Student Guide to learn more about the challenge.

Download the Net Zero NYC Minecraft world and explore the different spaces and sites, taking care to meet the different city officials and representatives who can give you more information about the specific locations in each borough. Then, you will be led to the build plate, where you can begin to build your sustainable solution.

Reviews the resources on the NYCDOE Minecraft Education Challenge 2022: Net Zero Challenge LibGuide to get more specific information about the city and some of the sustainability and accessibility challenges that each site in the city faces.

Once you have access to Minecraft: Education Edition, download the custom NYC world. Once you download and open the world, students will spawn at Battery Park in Manhattan. NPC's in the game will share information that you will need for the challenge before teleporting players to the challenge build plate. Teams have freedom to create anything on and around the build plate. Then, build out your sustainable solution in the Net Zero NYC world or another template world.

Review the rubric before you start so you understand what the judges are looking for.

Work on your challenge submission and design a solution using blocks and items in Minecraft to address a pressing issue facing New York City.

Once you are ready to submit, you (and your teammates, if you are working in a team) should use Flipgrid to create a video touring their Minecraft build, with voiceover explaining your project.

Submit your project through a Flipgrid screen recording that is no more than 2 minutes in length. Please make sure to use your @nycstudents.net email address that was assigned to you by the NYCDOE to submit your recording on FlipGrid. If you do not know what your @nycstudents.net email address is, ask your teacher or an adult at your school so that they can assist you.

Check out these tips for using Flipgrid.

Students will also be able to research selected sustainability issues in New York City by reviewing resources on the NYCDOE Minecraft Education Challenge 2022: Net Zero Challenge LibGuide. When your research is complete, you will craft your solution.

Get Started with Minecraft Education Edition

Minecraft: Education Edition is free to all NYC Department of Education students through their DOE student account. See step 2 below for instructions on how to access your student account to download Minecraft: Education Edition for free!

Download Minecraft

If you need your student account, follow these simple steps, or ask your teacher for help.

1. Download Minecraft: Education Edition for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook.

2. After you download the software, you will sign in using your NYCDOE student account.

3. If you have a DOE issued iPad, the Minecraft app should already be on your device.

4. If you have a school-issued Chromebook (from 2019 or newer), you will need help from your school's technology teacher to download the software.

Guide to Multiplayer

Multiplayer is one of the most popular and effective ways to leverage Minecraft and is a great way to keep students connected with classmates, even when collaborating remotely. Working together encourages collaboration, communication and problem solving as students work together on projects in a shared Minecraft world.

Multiplayer across different internet connections is possible as long as the criteria in the multiplayer guide is met. Every home network is different, so it's possible that some players may not be able to join a multiplayer session from their respective networks due to distinct configuration settings. Anti-virus and firewall applications may block access to multiplayer, so ensure you configure these programs to allow access to Minecraft: Education Edition.

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Free Summer Meals Starts June 28th.

P.S. 31 is NOT a distribution site.

McCarren Pool IS a distribution site.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals#:~:text=Free%20Summer%20Meals%20Starts%20June%2028&text=No%20registration%2C%20documentation%2C%20or%20ID,times%20are%20subject%20to%20change).

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Marsha P. Johnson State Park is using Eventbrite to organize 5 upcoming events. Check out Marsha P. Johnson State Park's events, learn more, or contact this organizer.

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Bushwick Inlet Park Programs (FREE Music, Gardening and Educational Programs All Summer Long)

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Bushwick Inlet Park Programs (FREE Music, Gardening and Educational Programs All Summer Long)

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For the third summer FBIP brings music to the beautiful waterfront in Bushwick Inlet Park with our Summer Music in BIP 2023 series. Come take in a skyline river sunset on the 86 Kent shoreline esplanade while absorbing great musical vibes from multiple genres. El Puente/CADRE presents Juana Luna.

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All the free museums days in NYC you should know about

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You don't have to pay full price to visit your favorite museum when you can save on admission during the best free museum days in NYC.

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Check Out Some of the Coolest NYC Playgrounds!

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Check Out Some of the Coolest NYC Playgrounds!

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Everything parents should know before taking children to a playground in NYC.

From the toddler-friendly play fountain, sandbox, and swings (one adaptive) at its north end, to the novel pedaled merry-go-round at the southern side, this enclosed playground packs in an intense amount of action. The space, which reopened after renovations last October, also includes water-spurting hippo statues, a sandbox and sand tables, extensive climbing equipment, and slides that lead into the sandbox. Big-kid swings are located in a separate, enclosed space just to the north, beside the Parkhouse, which offers more possibilities for play May-October, including tumbling equipment and ping-pong. A restroom is located across the street from the Parkhouse. You won't need anything more to fill the day, but if you're itching to move, nearby Teardrop Park, nestled between high-rises, offers a shady splash pad in summer months and a couple of spectacular giant slides year-round.

The Best Playgrounds on Long Island

Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow
516-572-0348

Eisenhower Park is 930 acres of beautiful space in Nassau County-it's actually bigger than Central Park! There are three playground areas: the largest (which includes a sprinkler pool) is located on the Hempstead Turnpike side of the park near Parking Field No. 2; a second is on the Merrick Road side by Parking Field No. 1A, and a third is by the Park Boulevard side toward Hempstead Turnpike, near Parking Field No. 4. The main playground by Hempstead Turnpike has been completely renovated and offers climbing apparatuses, slides, swings, fitness equipment, and more. Families can also reserve picnic areas, take swimming lessons in an Olympic-sized pool, enjoy an 18-hole round of mini golf, and enjoy live music and outdoor movies at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

Merrick Road east of Wantagh Avenue, Seaford
516-571-7470

Cedar Creek was voted "Best Playground in Long Island" by the Long Island Press for good reason. This park has multiple playgrounds for both younger and older kids. Even better: The main playground is fenced in, so parents don't have to worry about their little ones wandering off. The playground has rings, zigzagging monkey bars, hang glider, and a seesaw. There's also a roller rink and a six-mile path connecting Cedar Creek to Jones Beach.

80 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach
516-571-7700

What's better than a playground right next to the beach? Situated on 155 acres, Nickerson Beach is home to a campground, fun zone, ball fields, beach volleyball courts, cabanas, and lockers. The Fun Zone includes a playground with a climber, spiral slide, and puzzles, as well as a skate park and basketball courts. There's also the Pitch and Putt, which is nine holes of mini golf. Visitors can swim in one of the two swimming pools, along with small kiddie pools, for an additional fee. There are unreserved and reserved (for a fee) picnic areas that include barbecue equipment.
Prime Avenue and Route 25A, Huntington
Considered by many to be the "Central Park" of Huntington, Hecksher Park is located on 18 acres of parkland, where there are three playgrounds featuring jungle gyms, slides, swing sets, and a sandbox. The soft-surface playgrounds are enclosed by gated fences. There are also shaded picnic tables nearby and a 1/3-mile jogging path loop. The Heckscher Museum of Art has great art education programs for kids of all ages, so feel free to stop in before or after the playground visit.

5. Diamond in the Pines
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle
It's no great surprise that Jack's Friendship Garden, located next to the Huguenot Children's Library, was listed in the New York Times as one of the great places to take your kids in Westchester. It is one of the few wheelchair-accessible playgrounds in Westchester County. The park also stands out because of cool features such as climbing structures for different ages, reclining seat swings (think sofa lounger on chains), a sandbox with a hand-controlled crane, a large boat-like apparatus that sways back and forth, and ramps that kids can run up and down. Benches are plentiful and the ice cream truck makes frequent stops at the park, so the only thing you really need when you go there is plenty of time to hang out.

5. Julieanne's Playground
3rd Avenue and 6th Street, Pelham
The layout of Julieanne's Playground (dedicated to Julianne Borsella who lost her battle with cancer when she was 8 years old) makes it easy to keep kids of all ages entertained. It's anchored by a large play structure that features a tunnel, a climbing net, and several different slides. There are two different swing areas, a toddler climbing area, a mini zip-line and a hand powered trolley car. A paved area for bike riding, hockey, or scooters, plus tennis courts makes this park a favorite of both my 10-year-old son and my 7-year-old daughter.
Locust Ave, Larchmont
Flint Park is designed for fun. It features a large pirate ship play structure for the younger set, another play area with rope ladders and slides for bigger kids, large disc swings, a huge sandbox, and even a rock climbing wall. It's surrounded by a variety of sports facilities, including tennis and paddle courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, and basketball courts. Bring your bikes and take a family ride around the bike path before you retire to the picnic area for lunch or snacks.
280 Garth Rd, Scarsdale
Garth Road Playground is fenced in, which makes it easier to keep track of more than one kid at a time (an impossibility sometimes when play areas are not enclosed). It features two separate climbing apparatuses, swings, slides, basketball courts, and a Little League field. When you are ready for some down time but don't want to head home, the playground offers checker tables and picnic tables, and since it's situated next to the Metro North Railroad tracks, kids can watch the trains zoom pass. This just never gets old for some little ones!

Playgrounds for Children with Special Needs or Disabilities

If you have a child with special needs or disabilities, there are numerous playgrounds in the New York metro area that are accessible and ADA-compliant, making them places children of all abilities can play together (as long as they are following COVID-19 safety precautions).

Staying Safe at the Playground

Of course, you may not want to take your children to playgrounds right now, and that's understandable. Caroline Stockert, CPNP-PC, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Crystal Run Healthcare suggests considering the size of the playground before heading over to play.

Use good judgment and try to go to either a large playground where children can practice proper social distancing or choose a non-crowded playground, John B. Steever, M.D., who specializes in adolescent medicine at Mount Sinai, recommends, adding that your family stay home if you or your children feel unwell.

Telling your children to stay away from other children is hard, especially at a playground, but your children should not go to a playground without some form of a debriefing. Stocker advises parents tell their children to avoid sharing playground equipment, toys, or snacks with kids outside their families. It's also a good idea to tell your children, in advance, that they may have to leave the playground if it becomes too crowded or if they cannot follow the rules. Kids may find this hard to grasp, but being honest with them about the possibilities will make it go down a little easier.

Everyone should wear masks, and it's important to remind kids to not touch their faces. Both Stocker and Dr. Steever urge parents to remember the importance of washing hands or using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available. They recommend children use hand sanitizer when arriving to the playground, while they are playing, between using different equipment, and after leaving the playground.

Dr. Steever urges parents to monitor their children at all times, since it's easy for a child to wander off or get too close to someone else by accident. "I'd hope that parents would be understanding they are monitoring their own children to follow the rules," Dr. Steever says.

One way parents can further help their kids remain socially distant is to talk to other parents there and make arrangements. "For example, one family may play on the slide while another family uses the swings," Stocker says.

When it's time to head home, families should leave the park quickly and wash their hands immediately when they get home.

How to Make Staying Safe Fun

Children are more likely to do something if you make it sound fun-like making a game of picking up their toys. Dr. Steever suggets taking the same approach when talking to and keeping your children engaged in staying safe. If you haven't already, get masks with fun designs that your kids will want to wear.

Another fun idea from Dr. Steever incorporates superheroes. Suggest to your kids that they play on the playground as if they are a superhero, like Batwoman or Spider-Man, and they need to keep their mask on to hide their secret identity. And some heroes have a very powerful touch, so they have to avoid touching others to keep people safe.

Dr. Steever equates this to vegetables at dinner. If you give two vegetable options, rather than just offering them one and telling them to eat it, then they have a choice in the matter. Playing a game works in the same way. They are actively involved in the social distancing protocols and making a choice to play the game.

Playground Safety for Kids 2 and Younger

The CDC recommends children younger than 2 not wear face masks. Stocker says this is because children that young could suffocate while wearing a mask. She suggests children younger than 2 be put in a stroller and go in walks around the neighborhood to avoid crowds. If you choose to bring young kids to the playground, follow them carefully and help them wash their hands, Stocker says.

Dr. Steever adds that your young child should be fine if they are in an area where you can be socially distant. Maintaining social distance with kids this young is crucial. So that may mean waiting to bring them to the playground.

Fun Playground Alternatives

If you're not comfortable heading to the playground just yet, there are still ways your children can be active. Dr. Steever suggests parents take their kids to parks and large fields where there is more space to move around. Also, walks around the neighborhood are appropriate.

Parents also have many options to keep their kids entertained in their own backyard. With a little time and effort, you can easily recreate some of your favorite classic summer activities right in your own backyard, like camping, the carnival, and water play. Your kids can burn off their extra energy with some fun, safe outdoor activities, such as rollerblading, going for a bike ride, or even playing a socially distant game of flashlight tag. Plus, you can deck out your yard with some of this season's hottest toys and play equipment to make your backyard into your kids' personal playground!

Here are the best winter break activities to do with kids in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island when schools are closed in December.

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, has an exciting series of events lined up for families to enjoy throughout the season.

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These are the Best Playgrounds in NYC, Westchester, and LI

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We are the Greenpoint Terminal Market, a one-of-a-kind marketplace featuring creatives, food vendors & local shops. Coming Saturdays & Sundays, at our 2 Noble Street location, we offer a safe and covid-mindful outdoor environment.

🐶 We are a pet-friendly event, so be sure to take your furry friend along!

We will be reopening our outdoor space to the public on May 2nd from 10am - 6pm, and Saturdays and Sundays weekly thereafter, with room for over 100 vendors!

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Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy on 8 special Thursdays, July through August 2022! This season will return for its 22nd season with the theme " Around the World." The full lineup will be announced soon.

Doors open at 6pm and the movie begins at sundown (around 8:30pm). Smorgasburg will provide food and drinks all evening along the Pier 1 promenade and beer and wine concessions will be available for purchase for adults 21 and over.

The pre-movie lineup includes a DJ brought to you by Brooklyn Radio, and a short film by local filmmakers, selected by BAMcinématek.

Free bike valet will be available thanks to Transportation Alternatives.
Subscribe to our email list and be the first to know about upcoming events and Park announcements.

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Transportation eligibility is based on a student's grade level, walking distance between home and school, and existing accommodations based on a medical condition, housing status, or safety assessment.

Grade Level

Distance Code A:
Less than 0.5 mile

Distance Code B:
0.5 mile or more, but less than 1 mile

Distance Code C:
1 mile or more, but less than 1.5 miles

Distance Code D:
1.5 miles or more

If eligible, when does a student get an assigned school bus versus a MetroCard?

Students are assigned a Yellow School Bus if:

The student is in grades K-6

The student lives in the same district as the school (if attending a public school) or the same borough (if attending a non-public or charter school, or a citywide Gifted & Talented program)

The student's school has yellow bus service available for all eligible students

A bus stop within the student's grade/distance eligibility exists or can be added to accommodate the student.

Note: Students using this type of transportation are assigned to a safe predetermined bus stop at an intersection. Students use the same stop both in the morning and the afternoon.

Eligible students who do not meet these criteria will receive a MetroCard.

Students are provided MetroCards if:

The student is in grades K-12

Yellow bus service is not available or if a new stop cannot be added for the student; in this case, a MetroCard can be issued upon request

MetroCards are distributed to all students in grades 7-12;

Note: MetroCards are distributed by a school's transportation coordinator.

Exceptions to Transportation Eligibility

Under certain circumstances, the DOE may grant an exception to the eligibility requirements listed above. The types of exceptions are:

Medical Exception

Temporary Housing Exception
Includes shelters, domestic violence shelters, families living with others due to economic or financial hardship (doubled-up), and transitioning to permanent housing

Foster Care Exception

Joint Custody Exception

Victim of a Crime Exception

Order of Protection Exception

Hazard Exception

To learn how to apply for an exception, visit our Exceptions to Transportation Eligibility page.

See below for other circumstances which may impact transportation eligibility.

Curb-to-School or Specialized Transportation Eligibility

Curb-to-school or specialized transportation is when a bus picks up a student from the curb nearest their home and drops them off at their school.

Only students who have transportation recommended on their Individualized Education Program IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan (504), or have an approved medical exception from the Office of Pupil Transportation, are eligible for curb-to-school transportation.

Questions about receiving specialized transportation should be directed to the IEP or 504 team at the student's school.

Families of students who already receive curb-to-school or specialized transportation can request one-way transportation to an afterschool location instead of being dropped off at their home.

The Request for an Alternate Drop-Off Location Form must be completed by the primary parent/guardian, except for students in foster care; in such cases, the foster care agency can submit it on behalf of the parent/guardian and foster parent. Schools cannot complete this form on behalf of a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must initiate the request and sign the form.

Preschool and Early Intervention Programs

Children enrolled in preschool special education programs are eligible for curb-to-school bus service if:

Students receiving Early Intervention services are eligible for curb-to-school bus service if their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) recommends transportation.

Questions about transportation for preschoolers should be directed to the Committee on Preschool Special Education.

Questions about transportation for Early Intervention should be directed to the IFSP team.

Students in Temporary Housing

Per Chancellor's Regulation A-780, students who are homeless or temporarily housed are eligible for free transportation while they are homeless, through the end of the school year in which they become permanently housed, and for an additional school year if the student will be entering the final grade in their school. The student has a right to a MetroCard if stop to school busing is not available.

Visit the Students in Temporary Housing page to learn more.

Gifted & Talented

Placement in a G&T program does not guarantee school bus service.

Transportation eligibility for G&T programs is based on a student's grade level and walking distance between home and school. See more in the "Transportation Eligibility" chart at the top of this page.

District-based G&T Programs

If the G&T program is in the same district where the student lives:

If the program the student attends is in the district where the student lives, the NYCDOE will determine busing based on a student's grade level and walking distance between home and school.

The student will get a yellow school bus if:

1. The school has applied to the Office of Pupil Transportation for yellow bus service. For information about current bus stops at specific schools, contact the school directly.

2. The student lives in the same district as the school

3. The NYCDOE can reach the student and at least 10 other students on a bus route that does not exceed 5 miles in length when measured on the streets travelled by the bus through the stops on the route

Eligible students who do not meet these criteria get a MetroCard. This means that an eligible student will get a MetroCard if they live at a distance from the school where the NYCDOE cannot create an 11-person/5-mile bus route.

If the G&T program is in a different district than where the student lives:

If the program the student attends is in a different district than where the student lives, school bus transportation is not provided, but the NYCDOE will provide the student with a MetroCard.

Citywide G&T Programs

Students who attend Citywide G&T programs do not have to live in the same district as their school to be considered eligible for transportation but they must live in the same borough. All other eligibility rules apply.

Specialized Transportation

Students who are eligible for specialized transportation will receive specialized transportation to the G&T program. See more under "Specialized Transportation Eligibility"

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Food Benefits

Answers to many commonly asked questions about the P-EBT food benefits for New York State residents:

What are P-EBT food benefits?

The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2021 and Other Extensions Act reauthorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a reduction in in-person learning due to the pandemic. These temporary food benefits are being provided to help cover the cost of meals children would have otherwise received at school during the 2020-21 academic year.

P-EBT food benefits are not SNAP benefits. They can only be used to purchase the same food items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. A list of food items that may be purchased with food benefits can be found at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items/.

Are my child/children eligible for P-EBT food benefits?

Children who receive free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program are eligible for P-EBT food benefits if their school has been operating with reduced in-person attendance due to COVID-19 during the 2020-21 school year. This includes children who attend Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools and any private, prekindergarten, parochial and charter schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Please contact your child/children's school or school district with questions concerning their participation in the National School Lunch Program.

You do not (and cannot) apply for P-EBT food benefits. P-EBT food benefits will automatically be issued to eligible children.

How much will my child/children receive in P-EBT food benefits?

Eligible children will receive P-EBT food benefits based on the number of days their school has reported that it was closed, or that in-person attendance was reduced due to COVID-19. There are two different amounts that an eligible child may receive:

Children whose schools reported that their in-person school attendance was reduced by 1 to 12 days during a month, will receive $82 in P-EBT food benefits for that month.

Children whose schools reported that their in-person school attendance was reduced for more than 12 days during a month, will receive $132 in P-EBT food benefits for that month

Children whose schools reported that their in-person attendance was not reduced during a month due to COVID will not receive a benefit for that month.

Please note, the P-EBT food benefit amount that eligible children receive is based on the availability of monthly in-person school attendance information provided by schools and school districts.

How will I receive P-EBT food benefits for my qualified child/children?

Eligible children currently receiving SNAP or Temporary Assistance (cash) will have their P- EBT food benefits issued to their household's EBT card.

Eligible children who are currently enrolled in Medicaid and successfully accessed and redeemed their P-EBT food benefits for the 2019-20 school year on a NYS Medicaid card will receive their P-EBT food benefits for the 2020-21 school year on the same NYS Medicaid card.

Eligible children who successfully accessed their food benefits for the 2019-20 school year on a P-EBT Food Benefit card will receive their food benefits for the 2020-21 school year on the same P-EBT Food Benefit card.

All other eligible children will be mailed a P-EBT Food Benefit card with instructions explaining how to activate the card and access the food benefits.

If the NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card you used to access your child's P-EBT food benefits for the 2019-20 school year has been lost, stolen or damaged, the information below explains how you can order a replacement card.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to hold on to your EBT card, NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card in the event that additional P-EBT food benefits are issued to your child in the future.

When will my qualified child/children receive the P-EBT food benefits?

Eligible children who attend public school in New York City will receive their P-EBT food benefits for the 2020-21 school year in two payments:

The first payment will be issued to NYC public school children beginning in June and will include the total benefit amount for each month between September 2020 and March 2021 that a child qualified for P-EBT food benefits.

The second payment of P-EBT food benefits will begin to be issued to NYC public school children after the first payments have been issued. This payment will include the total benefit amount for each month between April and June 2021 that a child qualified for P-EBT food benefits.

Eligible children who attend public school in the rest of the state (all areas outside of the five boroughs of NYC) will receive their P-E BT food benefits for the 2020-21 school year in a single payment, which will include the total benefit amount for each month between September 2020 and June 2021 that a child qualified for P-EBT food benefits. These payments will start being issued in late August.

Eligible children who attend non-public school throughout NYS will receive their P-E BT food benefits for the 2020-21 school year in a single payment, which will include the total benefit amount for each month between September 2020 and June 2021 that a child qualified for P-EBT food benefits. Payments to non-public school children will begin once public school benefit distribution has concluded.

P-EBT food benefits will be issued as monthly in-person school attendance information provided by schools and school districts is reviewed and processed. You can check the status of your child(ren)'s school in the NYS P-EBT School Listing at otda.ny.gov/nys-schools. The Payment Status describes the status of a school's file of eligible students for payment processing and will be one of the following types:

In Review: The school's student file has been received and is being evaluated.

Issuing: The school's student file has been received and NYS is in the process of distributing benefits to the school's eligible children. It can take several weeks to distribute P-EBT food benefits to all of the eligible children in a school.

Pending: The school's student file is awaiting review or has not yet been received. Please check back at a later date as the information is updated.

We will continue to update this website and the NYS School List as additional information on P-EBT food benefit distribution becomes available.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to hold on to your EBT card, NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card in the event that additional P-EBT food benefits are issued to your child in the future.

How do I access the P-EBT food benefits if they are on a P-EBT Food Benefit card?

To access your P-EBT food benefits using a P-EBT Food Benefit card, you must have a Personal Identification Number (PIN). It is important that you follow the directions for selecting a PIN to be able to access your food benefits.

You can select one over the phone by calling 1-888-328-6399. Please be prepared to provide security information, including your zip code and the month and day of the cardholder's birthday (MM/DD), to complete this process.

Example of a P-EBT card. All P-EBT cards will have an ID number that starts with the letter "I". All P-EBT cards will have a 01/01/1900 DOB.

For detailed instructions on how to select a PIN for your P-EBT Food Benefit card view the Activating a P-EBT 2020 Food Benefit video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvWV-FvyA5Y&feature=youtu.be

For written instructions on how to select a PIN for your P-EBT Food Benefit card visit: https://otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19/P-EBT-Card-PIN-Instructions.asp

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to hold on to your P-EBT Food Benefit card in the event that additional P-EBT food benefits are issued to your child in the future.

How do I order a replacement P-EBT Food Benefit card?

Important: Replacement P-EBT Food Benefit cards should only be requested when the previously issued card has been lost, stolen or damaged. Food benefits will be issued as monthly in-person school attendance information provided by schools and school districts is reviewed and processed. Ordering a replacement card will not result in receiving your child(ren)'s P-EBT food benefits faster and, in some cases, may delay access to your child(ren)'s benefits.

You can order a replacement P-EBT Food Benefit card by calling 1-888-328-6399. Please be prepared to provide security information, including the 19-digit card number that was printed on the front of the P-EBT Food Benefit card you are replacing.
If you do not have that number, you will be asked for the cardholder's Social Security number; however, when ordering a replacement P-EBT Food Benefit card (and only when ordering a P-EBT Food Benefit card), you must enter 999-99 and then the 2-digit month and 2-digit day (MM/DD) of the cardholder's birthday.
For example, if your child's date of birth is July 4, you would enter 999-99-0704 when asked for the child's Social Security number.

You will then be asked to verify the cardholder's 8-digit birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) and to enter the 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) you selected for the P-EBT food benefit card that you are replacing. If you did not previously create a PIN, you will still be able to order a replacement card by following the prompts.

Please note that P-EBT food benefits will remain available and accessible on your P-EBT Food Benefit card for at least 274 days from the date they were issued. Once you have set up a PIN to access your P-EBT food benefits, you can check your family's P-EBT food benefit balance by visiting www.connectebt.com or by calling 1-888-328-6399.

How do I access the P-EBT food benefits if they are on a NYS Medicaid card?

To access your P-EBT food benefits using your NYS Medicaid card, you must have a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

If you do not already have a PIN, you can select one over the phone by calling 1-888-328-6399. Please be prepared to provide security information, including your zip code and the last four digits of the cardholder's Social Security number, to complete this process.

For detailed instructions on how to select a PIN for your NYS Medicaid card view the Activating a NYS Medicaid Card for P-EBT Food Benefits video at: https://youtu.be/EwwFPUDLX8o.

For written instructions on how to select a PIN for your NYS Medicaid card visit: otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19/P-EBT-Medicaid-Card-PIN-Instructions.asp.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to hold on to your NYS Medicaid card in the event that additional P-EBT food benefits are issued to your child in the future.

How do I order a replacement NYS Medicaid Card?

If the cardholder receives Medicaid through your local department of social services, you can order a replacement NYS Medicaid Card by calling 1-888-328-6399. Please be prepared to provide security information, including the cardholder's date of birth and Social Security number.

If the cardholder receives Medicaid through the New York State of Health: Health Plan Marketplace, you can order a replacement NYS Medicaid card by calling 1-855-355-5777. Please be prepared to provide security information, including the account holder's name, Social Security number, account number or health care exchange identification number.

Please note that P-EBT food benefits will remain available and accessible on your NYS Medicaid card for at least 274 days from the date they were issued. Once you have set up a PIN to access your P-EBT food benefits, you can check your family's P-EBT food benefit balance by visiting www.connectebt.com or by calling 1-888-328-6399.

How do I use an EBT card (NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card)?

An EBT card looks and is used like a bank debit card to buy food at authorized retail food stores. For more information on how to use an EBT card visit: http://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/ebt/.

To find authorized retail food stores near you, the SNAP Retailer Locator can be found at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator.

What can I purchase with my child/children's P-EBT food benefits?

While P-EBT food benefits are not SNAP benefits, they can only be used to purchase the same food items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits at authorized retail food stores. A detailed list of food items that may be purchased with food benefits can be found at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items/.

Will I need to pay back my child/children's P-EBT food benefits?

No. Families who receive P-EBT food benefits will not have to pay back the benefits.

Do I have to use my child/children's P-EBT food benefits right away?

No. P-EBT food benefits will remain available and accessible on your NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card for at least 274 days from the date they are issued. You can check your family's P-EBT food benefit balance by visiting www.connectebt.com or by calling 1-888-328-6399.

Will receiving P-EBT food benefits impact my family's 'public charge' status?

Receiving P-EBT food benefits will not affect the 'public charge' status for non-citizen households.

Should I contact my local department of social services if I have questions about P-EBT food benefits?

No. P-EBT food benefits are being issued by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. They are not SNAP benefits, and your local department of social services has no information about your eligibility for these benefits, and no information about when you will receive these benefits if you are eligible.

Do my homeschooled child/children qualify for P-EBT food benefits?

Only children who receive free lunch at school are eligible for P-EBT food benefits. Households with homeschooled children do not usually receive free school lunches and therefore are not eligible for P-EBT food benefits. Homeschooling is not the same as attending school remotely. Please contact your school district with questions concerning access to the National School Lunch Program.

What if I get P-EBT food benefits for my children but do not want or need the benefits? Can I give them to somebody who does need them or donate them to my local food bank?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has advised that P-EBT food benefits are not transferable and cannot be donated. The P-EBT food benefits are intended for you to use to buy food for you and your child[ren]. USDA advises that if you and your family have received a P-EBT Food Benefit card and do not want to use the benefits to buy food, you should dispose of the card by cutting through the magnetic stripe on the card or shredding the card and discarding it in a secure manner. If your child[ren]'s P-EBT food benefits were issued to a NYS Medicaid card do NOT dispose of the card-you are required to keep this card while enrolled in Medicaid.

P-EBT food benefits will remain available and accessible on your NYS Medicaid card or P-EBT Food Benefit card for at least 274 days from the date they are issued.

We appreciate your interest in supporting the nutrition needs of those in your community during these difficult times. In most communities, there are a number of nonprofit organizations that accept donations-including donations of non-perishable food items and/or donations of money they can use to buy food-to help those in your community who do not have enough food. For more information please visit: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/food-pantries

What about P-EBT food benefits for the 2019-20 school year?

New York State has completed issuing P-EBT food benefits payments for the 2019-20 school year. We are therefore no longer accepting inquiries about eligibility for P-EBT food benefits for the 2019-20 school year. However, if you have already sent us your information, your inquiry is in process and you will be notified by OTDA of the outcome of our review.

Are there other food benefits or programs besides P-EBT food benefits that can help my family?

Yes. If your family does not already receive SNAP, you can see if you are eligible for and apply for SNAP by visiting www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

To locate a food pantry in your area visit coronavirus.health.ny.gov/food-pantries

To find a location where you can pick up free meals for your child/children:

Visit the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder at www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids

Text "Food" or "Comida" to 877-877

Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish)

Call 211 for New York State Residents

Call 311 if you live in New York City

Where do I go if I have questions about P-EBT food benefits?

If you have questions, you may call the P-EBT Food Benefits Helpline: 1-833-452-0096 or visit: P-EBT Information Form to submit a question in writing.

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NYC Food Resource Guide: Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Below is a resource guide with the following information: meals for children, meals for seniors, retail food stores and their delivery/benefits policies, local food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for homeless people, resources for immigrant populations and resources for people with disabilities.

The Center has also included citywide organizations and additional resources for New Yorkers, which are applicable to community members outside of Greenpoint/Williamsburg as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we have published additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily.

If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at info@nycfoodpolicy.org or call the following organizations:

USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America): 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (para español)

Text the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 914-415-6617 with a question containing the words food, summer, or meals for resources near you.

HRA's Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777

Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1

Greenpoint/Williamsburg Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is collaborating with Plentiful: a completely free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Through their database, the information below is constantly updated with the latest opening hours and/or changes.

City Harvest Mobile Market, Bed-Stuy
921 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
(646) 412-0729, (646) 412-0740
Status: Open
ID Required: No
Kosher,Halal

Friday July 15 10:00AM-12:00PM

North Brooklyn Angels - Mobile Soup Kitchen
1 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Status: Open
ID Required: No

Monday-Friday 12:30PM-1:30PM

MONDAY's Community Meal In Greenpoint: 862 Manhattan Avenue
The truck is parked in front of the steps of the St Anthony of Padua-St. Alphonsus church at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Milton Street.

TUESDAY's Community Meal on the Southside: 240 Division Avenue
The truck is parked across the street from the Williamsburgh Library on the Division Avenue Overpass, between Marcy Ave & Rodney Street.

WEDNESDAY's Community Meal In East Williamsburg/Bushwick: 195 Maujer Street
The truck is parked in front of St. John the Evangelist Lutheran Church, across the street from the Williamsburg Houses

THURSDAY's Community Meal in Greenpoint: Cooper Park Houses
The truck is parked in front of the playground at the intersection of Jackson Street and Debevoise Avenue.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, deliver food to seniors

Monday-Friday 8:00PM-4:00PM

No longer mobile - now serving congregate meals indoors.

Sign-up in the morning, ID required.

Only serving seniors, ages 60+.

Open to members of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens. $1 cost per meal.

Grab-n-go downstairs after the meal.

Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead before visiting.

Lunch is from 12PM to 1PM

Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)

Additional Meal Delivery (see local list below for meal delivery providers)

Meal delivery services work on a case-by-case basis and may offer breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the case.

Citymeals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors meeting the following criteria:

Must be 60 years of age or older

Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you

Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you

Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance

Even if you receive home care or Medicaid, you are still eligible to get meals if the home care worker cannot prepare a meal to fit your dietary or religious restrictions, or if he or she is designated to assist only with other tasks.

Click this link and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page to sign up, or call the organization at 212-687-1234.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County:

The New York State Department of Health's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 years of age and older.

Provides a free supplemental food package, once a month, to Senior citizens 60 years and older. Packages may include: cheese, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meats and fish, breakfast cereals, UHT and nonfat dry milk, fruit juices, rice, spaghetti, macaroni, whole grain rotini, peanut butter, dried beans.

Who Can Apply for CSFP:

Seniors 60 years of age or older

To be eligible, applicants must have an income that falls within the CSFP guidelines established by the federal government, and be a resident of New York State.

*How Do I Apply for CSFP: *To apply for the CSFP Program, please call a CSFP local agency provider nearest you for application information. Once each month you or your proxy will pick up your food at a convenient food distribution site. The CSFP local agency providers are listed below:
Locations:

New York Common Pantry: 423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454

Food Bank for New York City

Kings County Hospital Center: 91-29 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435

GoGoGrandparent

Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.

Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.

Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: "Thanks for calling GoGo"

Step 3:

PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.

PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.

PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you're registered please give us a call to set these up).

PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.

PRESS 7 to request meals delivered from local restaurants near you, by delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, and Uber Eats.

PRESS 8 to request groceries delivered from local supermarkets, by services like Instacart, Postmates, Shipt, and more.

PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.

GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328

GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section "Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets" FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only

Aldi

Some Aldi stores have adjusted their opening hours of operation to 8:30AM daily. The first hour is still reserved for seniors, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

See Store Finder Here for the nearest Aldi

BJs Wholesale Club

Dollar General

First hour of opening for senior shopping only.

See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General

Target

First shopping hour on Tuesdays is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.

See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target

Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (Offering Delivery)

This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from the New York State Retail Food Store Open Data and a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms "bakery, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket."

For delivery services such as DoorDash, Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Peapod, Postmates, Shipt, delivery.com, Seamless, Yelp and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration.

The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.

The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.

Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)

Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.

The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number. Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No Delivery)

_This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from the New York State Retail Food Store Open Data and a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms "bakery, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket." _
The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number. Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.

Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM

SNAP/WIC not accepted

Carlos Food Center #2
78 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Las Mexicanitas Deli N Grocery
915 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Paula Market and Deli
276 Humboldt St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Monday-Friday 7:00AM-8:00PM

Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM

Sunday 8:00AM-7:00PM

SNAP/WIC accepted

Delivery radius: Depends on the local store - may have walking/driving deliveries

Delivery minimum: $50 for free delivery

Delivery fee: Depends on delivery destination (if below $50 purchase)

268 Jose Deli Grocery
268 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM

Farmers' Markets in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

To ensure the below farmers's markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.

Many farmers' markets accept cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. They may also offer Health Bucks for EBT users -- for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. For an updated list of farmers' markets near you (including days/hours of operation) visit nyc.gov/health and search "farmers markets."
*During the winter season, markets accept Health Bucks but may not distribute them.
Community Fridges in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Community Fridges are public refrigerators that are projects enabling food to be shared within the community. Unlike food pantries, Community Fridges encourage community members to put food in and take food out as needed and with no limit. These Fridges are located across the five boroughs, organized by community members, for community members. Donations are provided from organizations as well as neighbors, and everyone is encouraged to take what they need and give what they don't need. The below list includes all community fridges within the neighborhood from the Map of NYC Community Fridges.

* The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center cannot confirm whether or not community fridges are monitored, regulated or organized by food assistance agencies or organizations, therefore we are unable to confirm food availability and/or food safety. The Center advises community members not to take any prepared food without a date written of when it was cooked or stored. There are no regulations mandating what can go into fridges and how long food is stored, nor how often Community Fridges are cleaned, organized, and maintained. For more information about ensuring food quality and safety, click here and here.

Accepts fridge staple foods and prepared meals

Does not accept raw meat or frozen items (there's no freezer)

Also accepts baby food

Does not accept pet food

Initiative of North Brooklyn Mutual Aid in partnership with Cooper Park Community Center and CHFS NY

Located in front of Cooper Park Community Center

Accepts prepared meals, baby food, and pantry staples. Write date on perishables.

Located next to Lot Radio

An initiative of North Brooklyn Mutual Aid

Only accepts produce

Social Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Child and Family Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

There are no specific child and family service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center's other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.

Resources for People with Disabilities

Coronavirus is putting immense pressure on mobile and delivery services throughout New York City. Below are resources for people with disabilities who may already rely on these systems and/or need extra support during this time. Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.
Center for Independence of the Disabled NY

Currently with customers via telephone only.

Manhattan office: 212-674-2300.

Queens office: 646-442-1520.

If they are unable to speak with you when you call, they will return all messages as soon as they are able.

ASL-speaking consumers can call the Manhattan office VP line at 646-350-2681 or the Queens VP line at 347-905-5088.

Coronavirus update

Food access

Transportation and Access-A-Ride

Crisis Services/Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Teams A Mobile Crisis Team is a group of behavioral health professionals - such as social workers, peer specialists and family peer advocates - who can provide care and short-term management for people who are experiencing severe behavioral crisis.

To request a team, call NYC Well at (888) NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
Helping Hands for the Disabled of NY

Action Line: We are here for you 9am - 9pm, seven days a week at 718-606-9712

Food Pantry Available for Disabled People: We can bring food to you.

NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
NYC Mayor's Office: Disability Service Facilitators Contact Information with EMAIL ADDRESSES and/or ASL VIDEO PHONES which may be helpful for people who are unable to hear and/or speak

NYC Mayor's Office

Ms. Noel Haight

Voice Phone: 646-527-0865

ASL Video Phone: 646-396-5830

Email: MOPD_DSF@cityhall.nyc.gov

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: The Front Door The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want. Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which helps you learn about and access service options taking your needs and desires into consideration. It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.

The first step: Determine eligibility

If eligible to receive services: Begin planning process

Support and service options available: residential, employment, day habilitation, children's services and aging services.

Contact the OPWDD regional office that covers your county (Manhattan 646-766-3220) to access the Front Door, or call the OPWWD Info Line at 1-866-946-9733.
Olmstead Rights: New York Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

Links to government agencies and disability rights organizations in New York.

Services for People with Disabilities in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Services offered: Home care agency that provides personal care, housekeeping, nursing for disabled and senior populations

Services offered: Provides services for adults with developmental disabilities treating individuals with respect and dignity

Additional information
Provides foster care-related services

Services offered: Mental health and psychiatric services

Additional information:

Services offered: Serve culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families who have children/youth/young adults with disabilities

Services affected by COVID-19:
Office is closed, but can provide virtual assistance

Additional information:

Services offered: Provides individuals with developmental disabilities support services that include: computer skills training for all ages, reading, writing, math, interview training, resume writing. Day habilitation for Medicaid-eligible individuals ages 21+; and Medicaid service coordination for ages 14+.

Services affected by COVID-19:
Offices are currently closed. For more individual assistance, please call the listed number.

Services offered: An organization offering children (ages 2.9-5) early childhood services, including general preschool classrooms, Preschool Special Education for children who have developmental and learning disabilities, parent support groups and workshops. speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling

Services affected by COVID-19:
Currently holding in-person classes following social distancing guidelines and wearing masks.

Additional information: food access may be gained through the family connect program via the league's parent company.

Services offered: Assistance with disability benefits. Extended social services program includes assistance with SNAP, reduced fare MTA, and Medicaid.

Education and Employment Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

There are no specific educational and employment service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center's other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.

Health and Medical Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Services offered: Healthcare for adults, children, women (gynecology) and new moms (prenatal and postpartum); family planning and sexual health services; dental care; mental and behavioral health; nutrition counseling; immunizations; social and care coordination services.

Additional Information:
Business hours: 9am - 5pm

Services offered: Provides basic primary care, behavioral health, and disabilities services.

Refers for nutrition services.

Additional information:

Offers free services to uninsured patients and people experiencing homelessness.

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, HMO/PPO, and private insurance.

Services available by appointment and for walk-ins.

Telehealth appointments for primary care and psych are available through NYU Langone MyChart.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM

Services offered: A home care services providing disabled individuals and frail elderly with at-home personal care, grooming and ambulation assistance, light housekeeping, health care monitoring and home management assistance

Services offered: Residence for homeless individuals and case management support

Additional information:
Accepts undocumented residents

Services offered: Seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, and health care

Services affected by COVID-19:

Offering online workforce courses

Continuing to provide remote housing counseling, especially assisting community members with rent arrears, lease renewal reviews, and SCRIE and DRIE recertifications

Tenants continue to receive food via NYC Get Food Program.

The physical locations of all after-school centers, community schools, teen programs, and the Small World Early Childhood Center are now open in person. Youth and Education team is continuing to work with students, families, and school partners to provide learning services, arts enrichment, and to address social-emotional needs.

Services offered: Social and housing services, health services, workforce development, holocaust survivor services, and community development

Services offered: Legal immigration services for immigrants from Central America (Spanish-speaking countries only) seeking asylum.

Not currently accepting new TPS or DACA recipients.

Additional information:
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10AM-4PM

Services offered: Senior services 60 and older, immigration counseling and immigrant legal assistance

Services affected by COVID-19:
Phone/virtual assistance available for immigrant legal assistance

Additional information:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-4PM

Legal Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Services offered: Legal services for bankruptcy and foreclosure

Mental Health Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

There are no specific mental health service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center's other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.

Mutual Aid Organizations in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Senior Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Services offered: Congregate meals, activities, and recreation, information and referrals, transportation services, meals on wheels program, health screenings for residents 60 years old and older

Services affected by COVID-19:
The office is currently open

Services offered: Bicultural recreational senior center providing adults (ages 60+) with tax preparation assistance, SNAP & Affordable Healthcare Enrollment (Medicaid), supportive counseling, referrals to social service resources, and arts/music classes

Grab and go meals for $1.25, bingo/dominoes/games, daily.

Substance Use Programs in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

There are no specific substance use service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center's other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.

Women's and Domestic Abuse Services in Greenpoint/Williamsburg

Services offered: Provides individual counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.

Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets

The GetFoodNYC Emergency Meal delivery program concluded on October 1

City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.

CityMeals on Wheels: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.

God's Love We Deliver: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.

Eligibility Requirements and Application Information here.

Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.

COVID-19 response updates

Invisible Hands Deliver: A program delivering groceries and other essential items to populations vulnerable to COVID-19.
To request a delivery, use the form online or call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone

Meals on Wheels America: Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
Search for participating locations near you here. Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location. Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.

GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes: seasonal produce well below retail prices

Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you (see bullets below)

Pay in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, Healthfirst OTC cards (LIP and CC members only), Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, or Fresh Connect Coupons for next week's share. Fresh Food Box uses an equitable pricing system to ensure access for all New Yorkers. Customers can choose one of three prices for the same share of food: $14, $17, or $20.

*Half-priced Fresh Food Boxes are now available for customers shopping with SNAP! Receive the same great bag of produce for just $7 when you pay with your EBT card at every GrowNYC Fresh Food Box site. *

Return the following week to pick up your share containing 6-9 items of fresh, high-quality produce.

See GrowNYC updates here.

Mutual Aid Groups:** **Click here to find the closest mutual aid group to you:
Request help online or call the Mutual Aid NYC Hotline: 646-437-8080

Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets: offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents. Locate a market near you here

All GrowNYC markets accept SNAP and EBT. Most markets accept Health Bucks and FMNP checks. See the GrowNYC website for more information on using SNAP/EBT and FMNP.

Deemed essential businesses, GrowNYC reconfigured 80+ food access sites to keep them open and safe for shoppers, producers, and staff. ​

Working with community partners to deliver free Fresh Food Boxes to low income New Yorkers who are undocumented, unemployed, or struggling in high need neighborhoods.

Building out distance learning resources to continue to support educators and the general public as learning spaces move remote.

Many Greenmarket producers are offering a variety of ways to purchase their products, from allowing customers to pre-order and pick up at a market, to direct home delivery and shipping products from their online stores. All of that information is available in one place at GrowNYC Greenmarket Alternative Sales Directory 2020.

See GrowNYC updates here.

Common Pantry: Providing takeaway meals for hot breakfast and dinner programs
Online Ordering is back. Click here to get started.

To sign up for the Nourish program, visit either our Manhattan or Bronx locations

Farms That Are Delivering: A database of farms nation-wide that are delivering locally and across the country.** **
Meat, produce, and dairy that can be ordered for purchase and delivery online

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Case Management Services

See hitesite to locate a Case Management Agency near you

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many local department of social services and SNAP Centers locations are consolidating their hours until further notice. We are asking New Yorkers to do everything they can through myBenefits.ny.gov. Please call your local district or visit their website to check their operating hours

All SNAP application and recertification interviews can now be done online/by phone.

Apply for SNAP online at www.nyc.gov/accesshra or by smart phone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777. SNAP Application:

Apply online for SNAP here.

To locate a SNAP center near you click here. If you were already in the process of applying for SNAP:

Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will stay open EVEN if you DO NOT....

Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)

There is at least one SNAP enrollment center location open in each of the five boroughs at this time. Please call rather than visiting:

Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) offering assistance with SNAP applications Many CBOs provide help completing SNAP applications and screening applicants for eligibility.

They DO NOT provide interviews (the final step of the application process) - this is only done at the HRA locations listed above.

Due to COVID-19, interviews may not be required or may be completed by phone. HRA will contact you if they need more information after you apply. For the Site Finder, enter your address and choose Site Type "Food Stamp Center" to find a CBO offering assistance with SNAP applications close to you.

It is difficult to confirm the status of these organizations, so please always contact them before visiting. The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is continually reaching out to try to verify opening hours and temporary closures.

If you cannot go to a location, you can request reasonable accommodations (if you are working, elderly, or disabled; if you have problems with child care; if you have trouble traveling to a SNAP Center). Call HRA's infoline at 718-557-1399 (free language translation services are available) or contact HRA online here.

Retail store locations accepting SNAP in NYC: The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.

Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:

Health Bucks Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York for individuals who receive SNAP benefits, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits.

You MUST be a SNAP recipient to be eligible for Health Bucks.

For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically and immediately get $2 in Health Bucks

Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program

Receive $30 in Health Bucks when you fill your prescription for blood pressure medication at select pharmacies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan

Sign up at any pharmacy listed below:

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Center Pharmacy at 104 Dekalb Ave., 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn

Myrtle Drug Care at 355 Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene

Park Drugs at 801 Nostrand Ave., 11225 in Crown Heights

Whitman Pharmacy at 329A Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene

Manhattan

Drug Mart II at 4873 Broadway, 10034 in Inwood

Dyckman Pharmacy at 199 Dyckman St, 10040 in Inwood

Nagle Pharmacy at 210 Nagle Ave., 10034 in Inwood

New Amsterdam Drug Mart at 698 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 on the Upper West Side

New London Pharmacy at 246 8th Ave., 10011 in Chelsea

New York City Pharmacy at 206 1st Ave., 10009 in East Village

Quick RX UWS at 909 Columbus Ave., 10025 in Upper West Side

Queens

Image Heights Pharmacy at 7501 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Jannat Pharmacy at 7203 35th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Nueva Vida Pharmacy at 81-25 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Superior Pharmacy at 80-05 Roosevelt Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC provides nutrition for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children. Fathers and caregivers can also apply for their children.

Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but most centers are now working via phone.

Determine if you are eligible for WIC here.

You do NOT need to be a US citizen to receive WIC

If applicants have all necessary documents, WIC benefits are effective immediately after application

Locate a WIC center near you here or call 1-800-522-5006

Those applying can make an appointment by calling one of the centers closest to them.

Remote services available only

For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website

Organizations Providing WIC Services close to Greenpoint/Williamsburg (Please call rather than visiting)

Services affected by COVID-19:

Services are being offered remotely

On-site appointments are limited

New clients must pick up their card in person

Lactation consultations offered

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-5PM

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In person at an open BPL location

Online by logging into My Account

Using the BPL app

By text, if you are subscribed to text message notifications

Over the phone by calling 718.230.6700

Placing Holds

Place an item on hold for a quick and convenient way to receive materials that are not currently available at your local library. For detailed information on BPL holds, read this page.

Place a hold request through our catalog or in person at your local library

You can place up to 15 holds on any circulating items in the Library collection with the exception of reference, special collections, and magazines and journals. You can place up to 10 holds on downloadable titles at one time.

The library will send a notice via email, text or telephone when your hold is ready to pick up. Please be sure we have your correct contact information. You will have 7 days to pick up your hold.

Returning Materials

Return material to any open Brooklyn Public Library location. After-hours book drops are open at select locations.

All material is due back by the date indicated at time of checkout or renewal. Items not returned more than 28 days after their due date are considered lost. A replacement charge for the cost of lost items will be added to your account in order to replace them in our collection.

Multiple part materials must be returned complete at time of return to avoid replacement charges.

Courtesy reminders of upcoming due dates are sent by email or text. Overdue notices are sent by email, text, or phone. Failure to receive notices does not excuse overdue charges.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan is a service that allows valid Brooklyn Public Library cardholders to request to borrow books not owned by BPL from other libraries in the United States. This service is free to Brooklyn Public Library patrons; however, fines and fees assessed by the lending library do apply. Learn more.

BPL is now Fine Free!

Fees & Lost Materials

BPL no longer charges daily late fines, but we will charge you for the replacement cost of items that are a month or more overdue. Replacement charges will be cleared as soon as the items are returned. If you cannot return the items, you can either pay for the cost of replacement or contact us about other options.

As of October 1, 2021, all previously accrued late fines and collections fees have been cleared.

How will I know when my items are due?

When you check out any physical items, you will receive a receipt with the printed due dates of your materials. The library will also send reminders when your library materials are coming due or overdue. Courtesy reminders of upcoming due dates are sent by email or text. Overdue notices are sent by email, text, or phone.

You can check the due date(s) of your items at any time, as well as update your notification preferences, by logging into My Account.

Once your materials are 28 days overdue, you will receive a bill with replacement charges for the item(s). Please review the Borrowing Materials page for information about loan periods for library items.

What happens if I return something late or lose an item?

We do not charge daily late fines, so there are no charges for any item you return late, once you return it.

Items not returned more than 28 days after their due date are considered lost. A replacement charge for the cost of lost items will be added to your account in order to replace them in our collection. You cannot place holds, renew, or check out any physical library material until you have returned your lost items or have paid for their replacement.

If the lost materials are returned, the replacement charges will automatically be cleared from your account. BPL will refund any fees paid when a lost item(s) is returned within 90 days of payment, in good condition, and with proof of payment.

The library is not able to accept replacement items purchased by patrons.

What other fees may get added to my account?

Brooklyn Public Library cards are free to everyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or goes to school in New York State. The following fees apply to library cards:

Replacement Card Fee (Adult/Young Adult): $2

Replacement Card Fee (Senior/Juvenile): $1

Out-of-State Card Fee: $50

Replacement Card Fee (Out-of-State): $5

Bounced Check Fee: $10

How can I make a payment?

You can pay using the following methods:

Pay online by logging into My Account.

Cash and credit (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover) payments are accepted at self-service kiosks found at every open BPL location. Staff does not collect cash from customers.

Pay by check/money order. Check/money orders must be made out to Brooklyn Public Library. Please be sure to reference your library barcode number in the notes section. Check/money orders can be given a staff member or mailed to:

Brooklyn Public Library
Attn: Finance Department
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
What happens if the charges aren't paid?

Please return any items you still have and we will remove the replacement cost from your account. If you are unable to return the items or pay for replacement, please contact us to discuss your options.

Currently suspended: Library accounts of patrons ages 18 and older with an unpaid balance of $25 or more for longer than 60 days will be submitted to BPL's vendor, Unique Management Services, who will follow up on our behalf to assist with materials recovery. Your balance will not be reported to credit bureaus or affect your credit score.

Unique Management Services will contact you on our behalf until arrangements are made for repayment or return of overdue materials.

If you are unable to pay charges on your account, please speak to staff about your options. Contact us online, visit any open branch or call our Call Center at 718-YOUR-BPL.

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Show & Tell with Abby Denson!
Sunday, June 5, 2022
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Free & open to the public

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Skills: Reading, listening comprehension, speech/oral communication

Price: First story is free; $1.99 per additional story

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Price: Some free content; $20 per year subscription for access to extras

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Adult and Continuing Education

NYSED High School Equivalency Exam (TASC) - NYS Education Department guidance on the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™) test, the primary pathway to a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma.

Working NYC - Supports to help New Yorkers connect to the services and resources they need to find a new or better job.

Career Discovery NYC - Resources and training to help New Yorkers learn about specific careers and the skills needed to get a job in those occupations.

Early Childhood Education

NYCDOE Guide to the Early Intervention to Preschool Transition - Guide to help families become familiar with the transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education.

WNET Let's Learn NYC! - Remote learning classes for grades 3K - 2 taught by NYCDOE professionals. One-hour lessons include literacy, math, music, movement, science, and social studies.

Early Childhood: Learn at Home page - Homepage for families created by the NYCDOE Division of Early Childhood Education with activity suggestions and resources for infants, toddlers, and children who are 3 and 4 years old.

Growing Up NYC - Early Childhood Page - Resource to help families of young children stay current during our new normal.

Ready4K - FREE resource for helping children Birth - 4th grade stay on track with their learning goals. You will receive three texts/week tailored to support your child's growth. To sign up, click this link or text "NYC" to 70138.

Sesame Street in Communities - Sesame Workshop information, videos, and activities in English and Spanish on a wide range of health, literacy, STEM, and other topics.

Vroom - Website and app that offer tips, tools, and 1000+ activities to help you add learning to meal time, bath time, bed time, or anytime. Visit Vroom.org to access the tips or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

Universal Literacy Initiative - Supports reading coaches to help grade K-2 teachers build their knowledge base and skill level around instruction, curriculum, and assessment to ensure students are reading on grade level by the end of second grade.

NYCDOE Multilingual Learners - NYCDOE information for multilingual learners

EngageNY - NYS Education Department guidance to support the implementation of key aspects of the NYS Board of Regents Reform Agenda, including the Common Core Standards.

ịColorín Colorado! - Bilingual website for families and educators of English language learners in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers.

NYSED Roadmap to College - Guide for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners from the NYS Education Department on how to prepare for college and the steps required to achieve the desired goal.

Literacy Partners - Free classes, community workshops, and educational media to help low-income and immigrant parents and caregivers develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today's world.

NYC Resources, Programs and Events

Remote Learning and Technology

NYCDOE Special Education - NYCDOE special education information

Get Ready to Learn - Daily mindful, movement videos that consist of developmentally sequenced, sensory-motor based yoga routines designed to support growth and development for children, teens, and adults of all abilities to be in their optimal physical, emotional and cognitive states each day.

Ready Breaks - Online library of videos that offer movement and breath work.

Learn at Home Resources - Strategies and resources to help families create a productive, safe and healthy learning environment at home during remote learning.

INCLUDEnyc - Information, resources, educational advocacy and access, and training foryoung people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them.

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