MOHAWK VALLEY LATINO ASSOCIATION

MVLA Executive Director Sonia Martinez featured on WCNY/PBS show 'Behind the Woman'

10/5/2021

MVLA's founder and Executive Director Sonia Martinez was interviewed by Dr. Juhanna Rogers and featured on her show 'Behind the Woman.'

The episode premiered on October 5, 2021on WCNY/PBS Syracuse and was part of the second Season of the show.

'Behind the Woman' features Dr. Rogers, who through the power of interviewing, highlights different wolmen women of color that dedicate their lives to improving and giving back to their communities.

Watch the episode where Sonia talks about her story and what led her to unite and empower the Latino community in the Mohawk Valley.

Join Junior Frontiers Today! / ¡Únase a Junior Frontiers hoy!

9/3/2021

Junior Frontiers Information Meeting
Reunión de información de Junior Frontiers

The first Jr. Frontiers meeting will take place Tuesday, September 7, at 5:30 p.m

They will meet at the old Utica Academy of Science Charter School located at 1214 Lincoln Avenue. Social distancing and masks are mandatory.

They have a ton of information to provide including upcoming college tours, robotics, the arts, and SAT Prep to name a few.

It is a great opportunity to to join a program that helps the personal, social and academic growth of high school students for more information check out their website.

July 29th Governors Coronavirus Update

7/30/2021

July 29, 2021

Dear C. Sonia,

Earlier this week, the CDC released new guidance on mask wearing. We are reviewing the CDC's new recommendations closely in consultation with federal and state health experts. As we observe a rise in COVID cases in New York State and across the country, driven by the Delta variant, the State is taking new action to curb the spread. To that end, by Labor Day, all state employees will be required to either get vaccinated or get tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. We look forward to working closely with our brothers and sisters in labor to implement the program quickly and fairly. This vaccination or testing requirement will help ensure the health and safety of our incredible workforce at a time when Delta is spreading. I know that we are all ready to put COVID in our rear-view mirror; that is why it is so important that we continue to get more shots in arms. We're all in this together.

Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations rose to 611. Of the 103,159 tests reported yesterday, 2,567, or 2.49 percent, were positive. We believe that as many a three-quarters of these positive cases are the Delta variant. The 7-day positivity average was 2.17 percent. There were 126 patients in ICU yesterday. Of them, 57 are intubated. Sadly, we lost two New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 11am this morning, 74.9 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine dose, per the CDC. Over the past 24 hours, 18,314 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 22,128,025 total doses with 68.3 percent of adult New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See additional data on the State's Vaccine Tracker.
3. The State Senate and Assembly will also require vaccination or regular testing of their staff. Local governments including New Rochelle have also joined the State in announcing that they will implement similar requirements. I thank them for taking this smart step to fight back against the threat of the highly contagious Delta variant.

4. We announced up to $125 million in student debt relief to CUNY students affected by the pandemic. The newly announced "CUNY Comeback Program" will eliminate up to $125 million in unpaid debt for at least 50,000 students who attended a CUNY school. Students were among those most impacted by COVID and this plan—one of the largest student debt forgiveness plans of its kind—provides them with much-needed financial relief.
5. Patient-facing healthcare workers at State-operated hospitals will be required to be vaccinated by Labor Day. There will not be a testing option for unvaccinated employees. Our healthcare workers carried us through the worst of this pandemic—and we owe it to them to do what we can to keep Delta under control and more people out of hospital beds. This requirement will help keep both patients and workers safe.
6. New York launched a tax credit program to help restaurants recover from COVID. The $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit program is designed to help expand employment opportunities for workers and provide financial relief. Qualifying restaurants could receive a $5,000 tax credit per net new hire, totaling up to $50,000 in tax credits per business. Learn more.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": As the Summer Olympics take place in Tokyo, two New Yorkers have added to Team USA's medal count this week. Hailing from Pelham, NY, Team USA swimmer Kate Douglass won bronze Wednesday morning in the Women's 200m Individual Medley. Later that same day, in the first-ever 3x3 women's basketball event to take place at the Olympics, Port Jervis native Stefanie Dolson won the inaugural gold medal. Congratulations to both Stefanie and Kate for making New York proud.

Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Ending Gun Violence In New York (#SAFESUMMER2021)

7/30/2021

Governor Declares Disaster Emergency to Stop Gun Violence In New York

The Governor introduced the first-in-nation Gun Violence Disaster Emergency, this comprehensive strategy was developed to stop gun violence and create a safer New York.

"New York state Is Investing $154.7 Million in Targeted intervention, prevention, and job programs to engage at-risk youth and get young people off the streets in communities most impacted by gun violence." (Governors Office)

The Programs In utica are directed for youth and community organizations located around gun violence hotspots such as zip code 13501 and 13502.

Resources
https://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/2021-summer-youth-program.asp -Summer Jobs for the youth in at-risk areas
https://dol.ny.gov/gun-violence-prevention-initiative / or call 1-(833)-324-0365 - Job placement/ training for people (18-24)
For more information do not hesitate to contact MVLA at [email protected]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Update

7/27/2021

Statement from USCIS Acting Director Tracy Renaud on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Court Decision

Link/ Enlace

Cruz Calls on US Senate to Pass Immigration Reform in Proposed Budget

7/16/2021

NYS Assembly Task Force on New Americans Chair Catalina Cruz Thanks Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer & Others for Proposal and Funding to Legalize Status of up to 6 Million Immigrants

Endless Possibilities, NEW Community Foundation Newsletter

7/15/2021

Make sure to check out the latest Community Foundation newsletter! We want to thank the Foundation for being a supporter of MVLA and for always being an amazing resource. We are thrilled to be a part of the Endless Possibilities newsletter(Pg 12-13). To access the newsletter use this link.

¡Asegúrese de consultar el último boletín de Community Foundation! Queremos agradecer a la Fundación por apoyar a MVLA y por ser siempre un recurso increíble. Estamos encantados de ser parte del boletín de noticias Endless Posibilites (págs. 12-13). Para acceder al boletín utilice este enlace.

Newsletter

NYS Governor's Coronavirus Newsletter summary

7/2/2021

July 1
This weekend, New Yorkers will gather together once again to celebrate our nation's independence—a telling sign that we are returning back to the things we love with the ones we love. New York has made great progress in defeating COVID and we will keep fighting the virus by vaccinating New Yorkers. If you haven't gotten vaccinated yet, it is encouraged to do so. And we wish all New Yorkers a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.

Some covid updates
-7-day positivity average was 0.44 percent. There were 86 patients in ICU yesterday, down five from the previous day. Of them, 45 are intubated and unfortunately two New Yorkers were lost to the virus.
-As of 11am this morning, 72.1 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine
-Public employees cannot penalize employees who use sick leave for COVID-related absences. Governor Cumo signed legislation that will protect those employees.

Securing Transportation of Ammonia—Agricultural Lifeline and Future Affordable, Clean Energy Source

6/18/2021

To read more about this interesting click link below.
https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2021/06/17/feature-article-securing-transportation-ammonia#

The Virtual NALEO 38th Annual Conference is next week!

6/17/2021

The Virtual NALEO 38th Annual Conference is next week!
From June 23-24, NALEO will continue our annual tradition of bringing together one of the nations largest gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials for the Virtual NALEO 38th Annual Conference.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and supporters from across the country, attend plenary sessions, participate in live and on-demand programming, and wind down at our sponsor booths and networking events.

Past NALEO Annual Conferences have featured our nation?s top executives and legislative leaders. This year?s virtual conference will be no different.

The program will feature 80 speakers, including experts from various sectors as well as cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, and state and local leaders, including:
As we look toward a post-COVID-19 world, let us imagine building a community that is more resilient and stronger than before!

https://naleo.org/virtual2021-registration/
https://thesocialpresskit.com/virtual2021

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July 29th Governors Coronavirus Update

Ending Gun Violence In New York (#SAFESUMMER2021)

Governor Declares Disaster Emergency to Stop Gun Violence In New York

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Update

Statement from USCIS Acting Director Tracy Renaud on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Court Decision

Cruz Calls on US Senate to Pass Immigration Reform in Proposed Budget

Endless Possibilities, NEW Community Foundation Newsletter

NYS Governor's Coronavirus Newsletter summary

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