COVID-19 Vaccinations in New York
New York’s vaccination programme is moving at a fast pace. All New Yorkers aged 16 and older are now able to get vaccinated and, as of May 10, 60% of adult New Yorkers have now completed at least one vaccine dose. All TLC licensees are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination in New York City, so we’ve put together the latest information so you can find a vaccine center near you.
Following the announcement back in February that all TLC drivers are eligible for the vaccine, we asked drivers who use the INSHUR app if they had been to get their vaccination during February. Of the drivers we polled, 69% responded that while they want to get the vaccine, they hadn’t yet had it. If you still haven’t been able to visit a vaccination center, scroll to find the most convenient center for you.
Our poll results at a glance:
“Have you had your COVID-19 vaccine?”
12% said “Yes, I have had my vaccine”
9% said “No, but my appointment is booked”
69% said “Not yet, but I do want the vaccine”
10% said “I’m choosing not to have the vaccine”
Please be aware that the information in this blog was correct at the time of writing on May 5.
Where you can get your vaccine
TLC drivers have many sites that they can visit to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. All New Yorkers aged 16 and older are now eligible for the vaccine, so head to any of the sites below to get immunised.
The Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine is available to eligible New Yorkers at the Yankee Stadium, Javits Center and New York State Fair. (Be aware that, while the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was briefly paused, it is being used again as of April 24). These mass vaccination sites are now open overnight, an ideal option for drivers who are busy during the day.
The jointly run New York State/New York City Yankee Stadium Site opened on March 4 and offers appointments between 8pm and 7am. The Javits Center site opened on March 5 and has appointments between 9pm and 6am, while the State Fair site, which opened on the same day, is taking appointments between 10pm and 6am.
On March 29, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a new vaccination site opening at Ruckland Community College on April 1. This is in addition to the 16 community-based pop-up vaccination sites which came online between March 18 and March 25. These sites are based in churches, public housing developments and community centers and are expected to vaccinate more than 4,500 people each week. Keep scrolling for the addresses of these 16 vaccination sites.
The six community-based vaccination sites that were established through a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue to offer vaccination appointments. The Medgar Evers College vaccination center in Brooklyn and the York College center in Queens both opened on February 24 and are taking appointments from 8am to 8pm daily. Sites in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Yonkers also opened on March 3 and are taking appointments. Keep scrolling for the addresses of these centers and the eligible zip codes for each location.
To find other vaccination centers that are convenient for where you live, you can utilize the NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder.
Booking and attending your appointment
Bronx residents can make a vaccination appointment at the Yankee Stadium by visiting Somosvaccinations.com or calling 1-833-SomosNY. Vaccinations at all other sites can be scheduled on New York’s ‘Am I Eligible’ website or by calling the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline on 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). Please be aware that it is still not advised to show up at a vaccination center without an appointment.
Support available to TLC drivers
If you’re needing some support during the pandemic, TLC licensees can use the NYC Driver Resource Center and book an appointment for assistance. The Driver Resource Center offers support in a number of areas, including financial counseling, legal services and driver protection services. You can also find useful free City resources here, such as health care insurance, mental health resources, and more.
For the latest COVID-19 guidance from the Department of Health and relevant resources from the City, visit nyc.gov/coronavirus.
Community vaccination centers
Information and eligible zip codes for the six FEMA community-based vaccination sites:
Brooklyn: Medgar Evers College
231 Crown Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Hours: 8 am – 8 pm beginning February 24
Eligible Zip Codes: 11206, 11221, 11216, 11238, 11225, 11213, 11233, 11207, 11208, 11236, 11212, 11203, 11226, 11210
Queens: York College – Physical Education Building
160-02 Liberty Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11451
Hours: 8 am – 8 pm beginning February 24
Eligible Zip Codes: 11418, 11419, 11420, 11435, 11436, 11439, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11423, 11412, 11413, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11411, 11422, 11691, 11692, 11693
Buffalo: Delavan Grider Community Center
877 East Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Eligible Zip Codes: 14209, 14201, 14208, 14213, 14211, 14215, 14214, 14204, 14222, 14212
Rochester: Former Kodak Hawkeye Parking Lot
1345 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY
Eligible Zip Codes: 14605, 14613, 14611, 14608, 14621, 14619, 14606, 14615, 14614, 14609, 14604, 14603
Yonkers and Mount Vernon: New York National Guard Armory
2 Quincy Place
Yonkers, NY
Eligible Zip Codes: 10705, 10701, 10550, 10553, 10704, 10703, 10552
Albany, Schenectady, Troy: Washington Avenue Armory
195 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
Eligible Zip Codes: 12202, 12206, 12210, 12209, 12207, 12222, 12180, 12307, 12308, 12305, 12304
Addresses for the 16 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites:
NEW YORK CITY
Mount Neboh Baptist Church
1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
New York, NY 10026
Open: Thursday March 18th-Friday March 19th, 9AM-5PM
St. Philips Baptist Church
77 Bennett Street
Staten Island, NY 10302
Open: Tuesday, March 23, 10AM – 6PM
Aliento de Vida Church
103-12 Roosevelt Avenue
Corona, NY 11368
Open: Saturday, March 20, 9AM – 5PM
Walker Memorial Baptist Church
120 East 169th Street
Bronx, NY 10452
Open: Saturday, March 20, 9AM – 5PM
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
425 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Open: Friday, March 19, 9AM – 5PM
NYCHA Laguardia
200 Madison Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
Open: Friday, March 19, 9AM – 5PM
NYCHA Meltzer
189 Allen Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
Open: Saturday, March 20, 9AM – 5PM
NYCHA Bethune
1970 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032
Open: Thursday, March 18, 9AM – 5PM
LONG ISLAND
Congregational Church of Patchogue
95 E Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Open: Friday, March 19, 2PM – 6PM
Lakeview Public Library
1120 Woodfield Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Open: Thursday, March 18, 9AM – 5PM
HUDSON VALLEY
Haverstraw Community Center
50 W. Broad Street,
Haverstraw, NY
Open: Thursday, March 18, 9 AM – 4 PM **appointments at this site are all filled
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
168 W Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Open: Saturday, March 20, 9AM – 5PM **appointments at this site are all filled
CAPITAL REGION
Saratoga County Public Health
6012 County Farm Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Open: Saturday, March 20, 9AM – 1PM **appointments at this site are all filled
FINGER LAKES
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
70 Clark Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Open: Saturday, March 20, 11AM – 2PM
WESTERN NEW YORK
Northwest Buffalo Community Center
155 Lawn Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Open: Friday, March 19, 9AM – 4PM
River Walk Plaza
121 Bolivar Road
Wellsville, NY 14895
Open: Thursday, March 18, 9AM – 7PM
Sources
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-updates-new-yorkers-state-vaccination-program-19
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/tlc/drivers/coronavirus-information.page
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-state-run-mass-vaccination-site-open
