General Information about Coronavirus on the Web:
The Westchester County Department of Health: https://health.westchestergov.com/2019-novel-coronavirus
NYS Department of Health: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
The CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
COVID-19 Hotline Phone Numbers:
If you have symptoms you may call any of these numbers and they will ask you questions to determine the course of action.
- Westchester County COVID-19 Information Call: 211 or email covid19faq@westchestergov.com
- NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: (888) 364-3065
- People under self-quarantine or exposure to known case, call: (866) 588-0195
Food Assistance:
- The Community Center of Northern Westchester (Katonah): (914) 232-6572, Ext 110 and https://communitycenternw.org
- The Interfaith Food Pantry in Mount Kisco: (914) 610-5187 and https://www.mountkiscofoodpantry.org/
- In North Salem, call the Town of North Salem: (914) 669-5588
- Schools are continuing their free breakfast and lunch programs, on a pick up basis. Please contact your school for your district’s procedure. Contact information for each district is below.
Seniors:
In addition to local shops offering delivery and early morning hours for seniors and the immune compromised, towns have senior support programs which may help get you groceries, meals and other basic needs.
- Meals on Wheels general information: (914) 666-7203
- Bedford, Senior Coordinator, Rosemary Vorel: (914) 882-5886
- Lewisboro, Director for Senior Outreach, Pam Veith: (914) 232-6162
- Mount Kisco, Senior Nutrition: (914) 666-8931
- North Salem and Somers, Senior Home-Delivered Meal Program Coordinator, Barbara Taberer: (914) 232-0807
- Pound Ridge, Senior Programs Coordinator, Louise Paolicelli: (914) 764-8201
Mental Health:
- County support for mental health: (914) 995-1900
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Domestic Violence: (800) 799-7233 and via chat at http://www.thehotline.org
Emotionally Abusive Teenage Relationships: https://socialworklicensemap.com/blog/emotional-abuse-teen-relationships/
NYS Health Insurance for the Unenrolled: Extended until April 15 - https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/contact
Westchester County Department of Social Services:
- To apply for benefits online: www.MyBenefits.com
- To get assistance over the phone: (914) 995-3333, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
School District Contacts:
For healthcare workers and first responders who need childcare, those children qualifying for free breakfast or lunch, or for issues related to your child’s education.
- General information for Westchester County’s Childcare program
- Bedford Central School District: https://www.bcsdny.org/
- Katonah-Lewisboro School District: https://www.klschools.org/
- North Salem School District: https://www.northsalemschools.org/
- Somers School District: https://www.somersschools.org/
Coronavirus Related Scams:
Including how to protect yourself, how to report and other related issues - https://ag.ny.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment assistance: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-assistance
Special Grocery Store Shopping Hours for Seniors and the Immune Compromised:
- Acme in Goldens Bridge (Monday - Friday, 7-9 AM)
- Decicco’s in Somers (8-8:30 AM)
- Decicco's in Katonah (Saturday - Sunday, 7-8 AM)
- Green Way Market in Cross River (8-9 AM)
- ShopRite in Bedford Hills (6-7 AM)
- Stop and Shop in Mt Kisco (6-7:30 AM)
- The Market at Pound Ridge Square is providing curbside pickup. Call: (914) 764-5736
For Business Owners:
- Resources including loan programs, grants and the ability to produce Covid-19 products can be found here: https://emailblast.westchestergov.com/CE/whoknows/Mar20_special/
- New York State’s current list of Essential Businesses can be found here: https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 with a supporting FAQ here: https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/ESD_EssentialEmployerFAQ_032220.pdf
- To request designation as an essential business, apply here: https://esd.ny.gov/content/request-designation-essential-business-purposes-executive-order-2026
Other Representatives:
New York State Senate:
- Shelley Mayer (Town of Bedford): (914) 934-5250
- Peter Harkham (Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers): (914) 241-4600
New York State Assembly:
- Chris Burdick: (914) 244-4450
Town Offices:
- Bedford: https://www.bedfordny.gov/
- Lewisboro: https://www.lewisborogov.com/
- Mount Kisco: https://www.mountkiscony.gov/
- North Salem: https://www.northsalemny.org/
- Pound Ridge: https://www.townofpoundridge.com/
- Somers: https://www.somersny.com/
NYS and the Federal Government are currently updating guidelines regarding mortgages, evictions, earned sick leave and unemployment. NYS has currently suspended debt collection for student and medical debt as well as evictions. This information is changing frequently. I am attaching the current link for mortgage relief, but best to check with your state representatives or my office for the most current updates: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/industry_letters/il20200319_coronavirus_mortgage_relief