A Message from Rachael Gazdick, CEO:
In accordance with NYC school closures, New York Edge programs are suspended through at least April 20, 2020. We stand with our school communities as we work together to slow the spread of the virus and to protect students, educators, staff and their families.
On this page, you can find updates on NYC schools from the Mayor’s Office and Department of Youth and Children’s Services as well as resources for accessing food, at home learning and health and wellness. Please keep checking back for new resources and updates.
A List for Parents, Caregivers & Educators
NYC Department of Health COVID-19 Factsheet
*Text COVID to 692-692 and for updates in Spanish, text COVIDESP to 692-692 to receive regular SMS texts with the latest news and developments from NYC.
Apply for the COVID Rent Relief Program
Local Food Resources for Free Groceries and Meals
NYC Department of Food Policy Emergency Food Assistance or call the Emergency FoodLine at 866-888-8777
NYC Department of Education’s Resources for Learning at Home
Scholastic’s Free Resources for School Closures
USA Today’s Roundup of 6 Virtual Tours You Can Take from Home
Xplore Portable Electric Power, Charge Your Batteries
Xplore Fire Forensics, Be The Investigator
Join author and illustrator Mo Willems for Lunch Doodles
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding with these fun projects
Virtual Tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
Virtual Tour of the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Virtual Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Virtual Tour of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Germany
Virtual Tour of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Italy
College Board SAT Practice Test
COMMUNITY RESOURCES HEALTH INSURANCE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS: (these videos are up on our Instagram and Facebook)
Do you or does your family need health insurance? Visit https://www.fideliscare.org/blog/year-round to learn about quality, affordable coverage or call 1-866-435-9521; TTY: 711
Resources for those interested in Health Insurance options now that State allows for enrollments/changes to existing health plan via phone:
English: https://www.fideliscare.org/Your-Online-Community-Office
Spanish: https://www.fideliscare.org/es-us/Your-Online-Community-Office-es-US
FOR FIDELIS CARE MEMBERS:
Public announcement of our Telehealth benefits being expanded
English Press Release: https://www.fideliscare.org/News?id=316
Spanish Press Release: https://www.fideliscare.org/es-us/News?id=316
Fidelis Care offers affordable health coverage to members in New York State and is a proud supporter of New York Edge.
Port Authority’s coronavirus page
Taxi & Limousine Commission coronavirus