HYHK Public Space Health Update

NYC DOH_COVID-19

*Image from the NYC Department of Health website.

Contact Information:

Nikkole Mojica

Communications & Cultural Engagement, Director

412 W 42nd Street, 3rd Floor

212-239-1619

Nmojica@hyhkalliance.org

HUDSON YARDS HELL’S KITCHEN ALLIANCE BID CONTINUES DISTRICT SERVICES AND

OPERATIONS OF BELLA ABZUG PARK

New York, NY, March 17, 2020 – The Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK) has been closely monitoring COVID-19, and has increased efforts to thoroughly clean and disinfect all street furniture, street fixtures and equipment within the BID, including Bella Abzug Park.

In keeping with the directives of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, the Bella Abzug Park, its playground, and public bathrooms, are open to the public.

Additionally, we have implemented the following changes to day-to-day operations until further notice:

  • Postponed all public programming and events; and

  • Requested staff work remotely when possible.

Office staff can still be reached by phone or email; but please be patient for a response which may be delayed.

We will continue to support the City of New York’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to prioritize the health of our community in any way we can. Because this is a rapidly changing situation, we encourage you to visit the NYC Health website for up-to-date information, including FAQs for employers, for recommendations for keeping yourself and others healthy.

Please remember to respect social distancing practices such as keeping at least 6 feet between you and others, avoiding large crowds and unnecessary gatherings, events, and social interactions, and remaining home as much as possible.

As we closely monitor the progress of COVID-19, HYHK will continue to forward any relevant information as circumstances change, via our newsletter service and website. For information on the NYC Department of Parks Department service changes, visit this link.

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The Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance is a not-for-profit neighborhood business improvement district, whose work involves supplemental sanitation services, streetscape improvements, neighborhood horticulture and beautification projects. HYHK is NYC Parks’ official maintenance, operations, and programming partner for Bella Abzug Park.

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