Key Resources For The Lower Manhattan Community During COVID-19

As Lower Manhattan pushes through the COVID-19 era, here is a list of resources we’ve created to help guide Downtown residents, workers and property owners. 

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HELP FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS 

—The Overnight Subway Shutdown: What Essential Workers Need To Know

—Kids Of Front-Line New Yorkers Can Get Free Child Care. Here’s How.

—Free Citi Bike Memberships Available For Health-Care, First-Responder And Transit Workers

—Our Downtown Connection Bus Is Still Running And It’s Still Free

—Are You A First Responder, Health-Care Or Transit Worker Who Needs Child Care?

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HELP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED 

—It Just Got A Lot Simpler For New Yorkers To Apply For Unemployment Benefits

—Are You Missing Your Stimulus Check?

—Some Helpful Info For New Yorkers About Bill-Paying In The COVID-19 Era

—Available Now: Financial Assistance For Restaurant Workers And Bartenders

—Having Trouble Paying Rent? This Nonprofit Can Help.

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STAYING HEALTHY

—Where To Get Care In Lower Manhattan

—There’s A Job That Can Help Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

—Did You Recover From COVID-19? Your Blood Could Help Save Lives.

—Staying Fit While Staying Home: Virtual Online Classes From Lower Manhattan

—Here’s How You Can Donate Supplies To Downtown Hospitals Right Now

—Paging All Retired Doctors And Nurses Who Can Respond To The COVID-19 Crisis

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KEEPING CLEAN

—How To Wash Your Cell Phone

—Here’s How To Clean Your Mask (And How Often)

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LEGAL AND TAX ADVICE

—Hotlines To Help New Yorkers With Legal Advice — For Free

—Support For New York City Property Owners Struggling With Taxes

—How To Get A Break From Debt Collectors If You Lost Income Due To COVID-19

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

—Are You A Senior Who Needs Your Meals Delivered?

—Schools Are Giving Out Three Free Meals A Day For New Yorkers Who Need Them

—New Program Helps New Yorkers Who Cannot Afford Food Delivery

—Did You Stock Up Too Much? Here’s How You Can Donate Food.

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PETS

—Free Hotline Offers Help To Animal Lovers And Their Pets During The Pandemic

—If A Tiger Can Get Coronavirus, What About My Cat?

—Pet Supply Shops Are Essential Businesses: Support Petropolis

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DAILY LIFE

—Everyone Should Wear A Mask, CDC Says

—Repeat After Me: Do Not Drink Bleach

—Repeat After Me: Do Not Flush Disinfectant Wipes Down The Toilet

—What Are The Rules Of Jogging During A Pandemic?

—New York City’s Newest Litter Trend? Masks And Gloves.

—Do A Good Deed. Avoid Grocery-Shopping Early In The Month.

—Need To Run An Errand? Here Are Some Tips For Staying Safe.

—It’s Time To Get A Library Card And Read Everything You Always Meant To Read

—How Much To Tip Your Delivery Person During The Pandemic

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SCHOOLING/FOR STUDENTS

—Does Your Child Need Technology For Remote Learning

—How To Get Free Home WiFi In New York City

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SMALL-BUSINESS GUIDANCE

—How To Run A Booze Takeout Window

—Attention, Downtown Restaurants: These Orgs Are Offering Help To You And Your Workers

—Small-Business Owners: Zoom Into This Helpful Webinar Series

—Five Ways To Simplify Applying For The Paycheck Protection Program

—Having Trouble Applying To PPP? Law Students Are Here To Help.

—How Small Businesses Can Apply For Financial Assistance: All You Need To Know

—Support for New York City Property Owners Struggling with Taxes

—Here Are GoFundMes For Your Favorite Lower Manhattan Restaurants

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CIVIC DUTIES

—Make Sure You Can Vote, Despite The Pandemic. Here’s How.

—How To Complete The 2020 Census — Even If You’re Living Remotely