Vaccination Site Opens At Hempstead Train Station

HEMPSTEAD, NY — In an effort to reach more New Yorkers so they can receive the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new series of pop-up clinics at MTA stations around the state, including in Hempstead.

The site will be open from May 12 through 16, and is expected to serve up to 300 people per day. All shots will be given to walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. The sites will administer the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The sites will be open each day from 3 to 8 p.m. Commuters are encouraged to add extra time to their plans in order to receive the vaccine.

"We've made huge progress vaccinating New Yorkers across the state, but vaccination rates are slowing and we have to redouble our efforts to get more shots in arms and reassure people that the vaccine is safe to take," Cuomo said. "New Yorkers may struggle to take time out of their schedules to get the vaccine, so we're bringing it directly to them at these new sites in MTA stations. The more New Yorkers are vaccinated, the safer our state is for everyone, and we'll continue to pursue all avenues to distribute the vaccine and bring more people to safety from this terrible virus."

To help encourage people to get vaccinated, everyone who gets the shot at one of the MTA stations will receive a free seven-day MetroCard, or a free round-trip LIRR ticket. The MTA is partnering with Northwell Health to administer shots at the Hempstead station.