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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 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:

  • The Bronx: https://somosvaccinations.com
    X410 Taft High School Campus
    240 E 172nd St, The Bronx, NY 10457
    Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 10 PM

  • Brooklyn: https://somosvaccinations.com
    George Wingate High School
    600 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 10 PM

  • Manhattan: https://somosvaccinations.com
    Louis D. Brandeis High School
    145 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024
    Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 10 PM

  • Queens: https://vaccinepod.nyc.gov/home
    John Adams High School
    101-01 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11417
    Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 12 PM - 8 PM

  • Staten Island: https://vaccinepod.nyc.gov/home
    Susan E. Wagner High School
    1200 Manor Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314
    Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 12 PM - 8 PM

You may also visit any of the public sites. Find a complete list of those locations here.

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.
  • Upon successfully completing the vaccines, the employee is eligible for three hours of comp time.

For frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccine, please visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccines-faq.pdf




 
 
 
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