Coronavirus-Related Hotlines Available For Northern Manhattan

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — A local nonprofit has set up hotlines for Uptown residents who have questions about assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation has created a list of "Temporary COVID-19 Hotlines" for information about benefits, unemployment, housing and immigration during the pandemic.

The hotlines are available in the mornings during certain days of the week, but their hours may expand in the future based on demand.

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The group also has a number for domestic violence issues at (212) 822-8311 and its general number for other services at (212) 822-8300.

Here are the coronavirus hotlines:

Benefits — applying for, renewing or making changes to public benefits.

• (929) 512-4469
• Available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Unemployment — help applying for unemployment benefits.

• (929) 512-4476
• Available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Housing — advice on housing issues or those experiencing landlord harassment.

• (929) 512-4565
• Available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays

Immigration — questions regarding immigration application or status.

• (929) 512-4496
• Available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays

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