As you may have heard, Governor Cuomo announced an expansion of vaccine eligibility to those with certain comorbidities. Below is a message that agencies will be sending to staff informing them of this new category of eligibility.
Message to agency employees:
We are happy to announce that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all New Yorkers with the comorbidities and underlying conditions listed here (linked) as of February 15th, 2021, per the State guidance issued February 5th, 2021. New York City is awaiting further details from New York State on when individuals with comorbidities and underlying conditions may book appointments. We will pass along additional information when it is provided to the Vaccine Command Center.
The City has established five vaccination sites specifically for City employees, all of which are ADA accessible. To sign up for an appointment at a City site in the borough most convenient for you, click here:
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 12 PM – 8 PM
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 12 PM – 8 PM
You must bring proof of City employment if visiting a City Workforce site. This can include an employee ID card, a letter from an employer or affiliated organization, or a pay stub. We are awaiting further guidance from the State about how New Yorkers with the listed comorbidities and underlying conditions will be asked to provide proof of eligibility.
Please note that the City has implemented a Time and Leave Policy to ensure getting a COVID vaccine is as easy as possible:
The policy provides up to two hours of excused leave during work hours for travel (to and from) and administration of the vaccine.
For frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccine, please visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/…/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccines-faq.p