Online retail giant Amazon is holding a first-of-its-kind virtual career fair to hire 33,000 new corporate and technology workers in NYC and nationwide. Average compensation is $150,000, including salary and stock. There also is one-on-one career coaching that could lead to promotions and more pay, the company told ABC News. "COVID-19 continues to affect … [Read more...] about Amazon Career Day for 33,000 Jobs in NYC and Nationwide
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Get $420 for Groceries for Your School Children
Here's a new benefit for every public school family in New York City and New York State - $420 per child for groceries. The new P-EBT payment is automatic, whatever your income or immigration status, whether or not you are employed. The $420 is for children enrolled in NYC and NY State public schools, to help pay for the FREE school breakfasts and school lunches they … [Read more...] about Get $420 for Groceries for Your School Children
NYC Free Meals Program Continues Through Summer
NYC has extended the free meal program through the summer, with more than 400 Meal Hubs throughout the city to pick up "grab and go" packages of healthy meals for breakfast or lunch, or both. Certified Kosher and Halal meals also are available. No one will be turned away. No registration, ID or documentation is required to get a free meal in New York … [Read more...] about NYC Free Meals Program Continues Through Summer
NYC Phase Two Re-Opening on Mon., June 22 Includes Haircuts, Outdoor Dining, Playgrounds
Phase Two rules begin in NYC on Monday, June 22, which means salons and barber shops re-open, as do playgrounds in NYC parks, and restaurants can begin outdoor dining. There's also more in-store shopping, and car dealers, houses of worship and offices also can re-open with limited capacity and social distancing rules. You must wear a mask to enter a store in NYC, even for … [Read more...] about NYC Phase Two Re-Opening on Mon., June 22 Includes Haircuts, Outdoor Dining, Playgrounds
Free Meal Delivery for Homebound New Yorkers
If you are not able to go out to get food, or if you cannot afford to have your meals or groceries delivered, NYC continues to provide FREE meal delivery of up to 18 meals at a time, including for family members living with you. The NYC Food Delivery Assistance program is for seniors and other homebound New Yorkers who do not have other assistance programs, such as Meals on … [Read more...] about Free Meal Delivery for Homebound New Yorkers
Phase One Open for Business in Union Square/Flatiron/14th St.
It's been a tough 100 days for all of us living or working or owning shops and restaurants in New York City. Phase One re-opening means business can re-open with curbside pick-up, and restaurants can continue serving take-out and curbside pick-up. Here is a list of what's open now in the Union Square-14th Street area. If your business is has reopened and you would like … [Read more...] about Phase One Open for Business in Union Square/Flatiron/14th St.
Last Chance to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in NYC & NY State
All elections are important, and this 2020 election year may be more important than most. This is your last chance to get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the New York State primary on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Your request must be postmarked by Friday, June 12, to be eligible to vote by mail. Download and complete a voter registration form now, fill it out … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in NYC & NY State
Virtual Field Trips Launched by American Museum of Natural History
Normally, the American Museum of Natural History is a top field trip destination for school groups during the week, and families on weekends and holidays. Since this is not a normal year, the world-famous museum has launched virtual field trips for online learning and family fun. Tours can be customized for parents or teachers, and for different ages, to explore AMNH … [Read more...] about Virtual Field Trips Launched by American Museum of Natural History
40 Miles of NYC Streets Closed to Traffic in all 5 Boros
NYC has closed more than 40 miles of streets to traffic, for strolling, power walking, jogging, bicycling, skateboarding. In my neighborhood, kids also are playing soccer, roller skate hockey and old-fashioned hopscotch in the roadbed, and grownups have brought out beach chairs and drinks for socializing. Open Streets are in all five boroughs, inside parks and close to … [Read more...] about 40 Miles of NYC Streets Closed to Traffic in all 5 Boros
NYC Free: Kosher Meals
NYC is providing FREE Kosher meals at more than a dozen locations in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island with large Jewish populations. The meals are certified Kosher and available to any New Yorker, Jewish or not. NYC also is providing FREE Halal meals for Ramadan in neighborhoods with large Muslim populations. The FREE meals are at NYC school locations, and can be … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Kosher Meals
