We have discussed healthcare heroes and all those fighting on the front lines against COVID-19, many of which are women. Take Dr. Sylvia de Souza, who is fighting day in and day out to ensure that her patients and Emergency Room staff are given the treatment and supplies they deserve. Does she not deserve to be paid as much as her male colleagues? Or Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett who is researching, as we speak, to find us a vaccination for this terrible virus. Or the mothers that have quickly adjusted to remote learning in order to make sure their child receives an education, despite the current obstacles. These are just a few examples of the heroic women amongst us that deserve to be recognized for their hard work.
Black women who are employed full time and work year round are typically paid $.61 to the white non-hispanic male who works the same amount of time in a comparable job. As a result of this inequity, their actual equal pay day will be on August 22nd. Latina women suffer from even greater inequality, resulting in their equal pay day being on November 20 because they make $.53, and Native American women’s equal pay day is September 23 since they make $.58. Today we celebrate equal pay day to acknowledge all women who are literally short changed and in sum make hundreds of thousands of dollars less than their white male non-hispanic counterparts.
Pay equity has been one of our top priorities, and now more than ever we need to prioritize pay equity for women. Women have played and continue to play a pivotal role in the growth, innovation, and contributions to our society, and should be compensated accordingly. I stand with millions of women across our great city and country and on this final day of Women’s history month steadfastly say: We want, we deserve, we demand EQUAL PAY.Have you seen the accomplishments of the 31 women we highlighted for women’s history month? Can you believe that giants like Barbara Streisand, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Lena Horne, and Deborah Halberstam don’t or didn’t get paid the same as their male counterparts because they are women?
This cannot go on, our gender is an add and enhances the work we do. We wouldn’t have the innovative contributions these women made if it wasn’t for their lived experiences as girls and women. I say today and until it happens-equal pay for women now!
As always, wash your hands frequently, practical social distancing when going out for essentials, and stay connected! #SpreadJoyNotGerms
You are on my mind,
Laurie A. Cumbo
Majority Leader, New York City Council
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Food Pantry/Distribution Update
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St. John’s Bread and Life
795 Lexington Ave
Brooklyn, New York
Breakfast: 8-9:30am
Lunch: 10:30am-12pm
Food Pantry bags: available 8am-12pm
* 1 bag per family size per week *
Breakfast and lunch will be takeout only!
Phone: 718-574-0058 x 130, 117
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-Find a pantry by location, amenities or service times
-Manage reservations between 3 minutes and 3 months in advance.
-Get food faster by showing up when it’s your turn to avoid waiting in line.
Don’t have an Android?
TEXT FOOD to PANTRY (726-879)
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In the News
- “Mystery in Wuhan: Recovered Coronavirus Patients Test Negative…Then Positive.” Read more on NPR.
- “Subway & Bus Riders Face Dangerously Crowded Conditions As MTA Reduces Service.” Find out what you need to know from Gothamist.
- “How Can I Donate Supplies to New York Hospitals in Need?” Find out here.
- Amazon Workers Strike To Demand Coronavirus Protections In A “Toxic Workplace”. Read more here.
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Arts and Culture from the Couch
New Victory Theatre has created new web-based arts program families can use for free in the safety of their own homes called “New Victory Arts Break.”
These interactive videos and activities are great for kids and families to do together during this period of social isolation. Each series of videos will feature a different art form and include activities to do Monday through Friday.
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Daily Updates: Governor Cuomo
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There are “two mission battlefronts: 1) hospital system, and 2) social responsibility, we are still heading for the Apex & we need to prepare for it now.”
– Watch Gov. Cuomo holds COVID-19 briefing” 3/31 update now!
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Daily Updates:
Mayor De Blasio
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Watch “Message from the Mayor”
3/31 update from Mayor de Blasio NOW!
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Update from The Mayor
Hospitals
This past week, NYC Health + Hospitals added 500 contract nurses to support existing staff system wide. Health + Hospitals will add an additional 500 nurses this week, as well.
On supplies & distribution, we have enough to last us through next Sunday, April 5th, but we still need more!
Jobs
The city’s Workforce1 Career Center launched a Virtual Center to help New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to jobs across New York City’s five boroughs and in every sector of the economy. Current employment opportunities include Stop & Shop, Fresh Direct & PBM Guardian Industry Services.
Phone: (718)960-2458
NYPD monitoring
Officers have been out educating people about social distancing and ensuring adherence to the State PAUSE, including visiting grocery stores and other venues.
On Sunday, officers visited 2,682 supermarkets, 7,667 bars and restaurants (5,867 closed), 1,482 public places, and 3,608 personal care facilities (all but 2 closed).
NYCHA
NYCHA’s J ournal contains information about how they are responding to COVID-19.
Read this flyer for hardship reductions for NYCHA residents struggling to pay rent.
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#MajorityLeaderMom
Today is Equal Pay Day!
Did you know, that 78% of single-family households in NYC are headed by women like myself? To that end, Black women currently make $.64 on the dollar in comparison to their white, male colleagues.
Equal pay would make a difference for single-mother families by providing them with their hard earned wages.
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CENSUS DAY IS TOMORROW!
Fill out your form from your phone!
to get started!
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#MentalHealthMatters
Everybody needs someone to talk to at some point in their life, someone who will listen and take them seriously, no matter what the problem. When you do, Samaritans is there. Whether you are feeling depressed, overwhelmed, experiencing a crisis or thinking about suicide, Samaritans hotline volunteers will listen, without any judgment, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
They are completely confidential and do not use Caller ID so that you may chose to remain anonymous if you wish.
Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
(212) 673-3000
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