Announcements - Hostos Community College

May

May19
Hostos’ 50th Commencement Speaker Karine Jean-Pierre Shares a Special Message
Hostos’ 50th Commencement speaker Karine Jean-Pierre shares a special message celebrating our extraordinary 2020 grads ahead of the College's upcoming Digital Commencement Ceremony, taking place May 29 at 10 a.m.
May6
Town Hall on 'Contact Tracing: What is it, and what will it mean for New Yorkers?'
The offices of Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer will co-sponsor a Town Hall on 'Contact Tracing: What is it, and what will it mean for New Yorkers?'

May4
NYS COVID-19 UPDATED RESOURCES LIST
This resource list is the latest for COVID-19 from NYS.

Apr20
UPDATE: NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR | DEPARTAMENTO DEL TRABAJO DE Nueva York
The Department of Labor is translating Unemployment Insurance and related information into at least the top six languages. Below are some of the resources that people can refer to.

Apr20
El Plan "NYS on PAUSE" en Español
El Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Nueva York comparte toda la información en español.
Apr14
Resources for Undocumented Students and People
The New York Youth Leadership Council worked on an extensive list of resources for undocumented students and people.

Apr8
Feel Unsafe at Home?
If you feel unsafe at home, please use NYC's 311 and the following resources: Domestic Violence Survivors Queens Family Justice Center Safe Horizon
Apr8
Virtual Tutoring is Now Available
Online Tutoring will be offered until Friday, May 15, 2020, and throughout Spring Break.

Apr7
The Counseling Center is Open Online!
Counseling is available for free to registered Hostos students.
Apr2
NYC COVID-19 Engagement Portal
The City of New York is collecting information to better understand and communicate about the impacts of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This information will be helpful in enabling the City to share information with you and members of the public about COVID-19, and to help inform the City’s response to areas affected by COVID-19.

Apr1
City and State Officials Release Additional Unemployment Resources
City and State officials have released information on additional unemployment resources as a result of the CARE Act that was passed on 3/27/20.
Apr1
NYC WELL - 24/7 HOTLINE
NYC Well, a confidential 24/7 helpline, staffed by trained counselors. They can provide brief counseling and referrals to care in over 200 languages.

Mar27
COVID-19 Bronx Testing Sites | No Appointment-No Testing
There are now three coronavirus testing sites in the Bronx: Jacobi Hospital, part of NYC Health and Hospitals, Lehman College, and co-op city.
Mar27
Quick Contacts: Long Distance Learning
Quick Contacts: Long Distance Learning

Mar27
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry opens Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment only.
Mar26
Hostos Children's Center Update
At this time, only the BMCC’s and Lehman College’s Children’s Center will remain open. The rest of the children's centers will temporarily close and re-open, one by one, as needed.

Jan1
Don’t Miss Your Caiman Clues — Your Hostos Helping Hand to Success
“Caiman Clues” — important tips and deadline reminders about everything from financial aid to advisement.