Coronavirus: Yorktown Asks For Vaccine Distribution Center

YORKTOWN, NY — The town of Yorktown has sent a letter to state and county officials requesting the establishment of a coronavirus vaccine distribution center in its community.

The letter, dated Friday, from Supervisor Matthew Slater and Town Clerk Diana Quast, said that the town has several senior living facilities, nursing homes, veteran halls, pharmacies and other town buildings that can be utilized to handle the massive number of residents who are eligible to receive the vaccinations.

"Yorktown is one of the largest towns in Westchester County and its northern location makes it ideal for vast distribution to residents throughout not only Westchester County but also Dutchess and Putnam counties due to their proximity and direct access to our community," the letter said.

Slater and Quast said the proposed locations include the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center Gym and the Jefferson Village Senior Community Room.

"Please consider this request with the utmost expediency so that we may begin preparing our facilities and move quickly to do our part in getting residents vaccinated," the letter said.

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