Politics & Government

COVID-19 Info & Resources

New York State has announced that those individuals looking to see if they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine may do so here:

Press Release Desk, News Partner

Posted Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 12:37 pm ET

Press release from the Town of Babylon:

Posted on: April 8, 2021

Vaccine Information

New York State has announced that those individuals looking to see if they are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine may do so via the following methods:

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"Am I Eligible?" Online Tool: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
New York Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829)

If you are eligible, vaccinations are done at designated sites by appointment only.

For more information on vaccine distribution and locations within Suffolk County, please visit https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/vaccine.

Find out what's happening in Deer Park-North Babylonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

You can learn more by visiting https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.

Answers to common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine can be found on this FAQ page.

Quick Links

Town Status Update

The Town of Babylon remains under a State of Emergency as declared by Supervisor Schaffer on March 13th and town buildings remain partially closed. However, all essential Town services are available. You can submit a request online here to the appropriate department, who will contact you in response to your inquiry. Click here to find forms, applications and other documents.

If you do need to visit either Town Hall or the Town Hall Annex to drop off or pick-up anything related to a necessary service, there will be one entrance available to speak with a Public Safety officer. We ask that you contact the department that you need prior to your visit. To be connected with a specific department, please call (631) 957-3000.

If you are looking to obtain a Marriage License, please email marriageinfo@townofbabylon.com to schedule your appointment. Please include the date of your wedding and contact information in your request.

Board Meetings

All board meetings are being held remotely until further notice due to COVID-19. Click here to learn how to participate in any of these meetings. For information on previously held meetings, please visit this page. Previous board meetings can be viewed here.

Download the NYS COVID Alert App

To stop the spread of COVID-19, New York needs each of us to do our part. One way you can help yourself and your community is by participating in our newly launched mobile contact tracing app COVID Alert NY. Click here to learn more.

Business Assistance

Knowing full well how important local business is to our community, the Town of Babylon and Babylon IDA have unveiled a variety of programs designed to lend assistance and provide necessary resources to these establishments and organizations during this difficult time. To learn more about these programs, please visit our COVID-19 Business Assistance page.

Mental Health Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic has has many negative effects on us all, including mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to New York Project Hope to learn how they can help at 631-471-7242 ext. 1800 or email projecthope@mhaw.org, conversations are free, confidential and anonymous.

United Way "Safe at Home for Seniors" Program

United Way’s Safe at Home for Seniors is a health and safety program in the Town of Babylon that alleviates the stress of older adults who are alone and sheltering-in-place. United Way is working in partnership with its network of agencies to connect seniors who are sheltering in place or isolated from family or a caregiver, with Bilingual Community Navigators. They act as helping hands managing everyday tasks such as grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions; making sure their homes have proper safety measures such as grab rails and working smoke detectors; and providing communication assistance, from connecting seniors with family members to scheduling their healthcare appointments, including registering for the COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about Safe at Home, please visit www.unitedwayli.org/safeathome. 

COVID-19 Heroes

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Town of Babylon residents and essential workers have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to their neighbors during this difficult time. Learn their stories here.