January 12, 2021

Mayor Bill de Blasio

City of New York
City Hall
New York, New York 10007

Dear Mayor de Blasio:

We write to you expressing our concern and disappointment with the lack of vaccination sites in
the districts we represent in Northeast Queens. As of today, there are no sites east of Union
Street, Flushing or North of 82nd Road in Jamaica. This absence of vaccination sites makes it
exponentially burdensome for high-risk seniors in our districts.

Our constituents in Northeast Queens need a vaccination site that is more accessible to them
than what is currently being offered. Although the addition of a 24/7 site at Citi Field is
welcome, it is not within reach for most seniors, especially when travel options to the stadium
are limited during the pandemic. While we understand that vaccine supply is limited and more
locations are slated to open in the coming weeks, it is critical that we get sites up and running to
ensure ease of access as the vaccination rollout continues.

As it stands with Phases 1a and 1b underway, vulnerable populations are struggling to find
available appointments to receive the first dose of the vaccine. Now that eligibility has opened
allowing seniors aged 65+ to schedule appointments, seniors aged 75+ have only been given
one day of priority access to a system that is severely overwhelmed. The current process has
already proven difficult for many of our neighbors and we do not want these New Yorkers left
behind.

We are ready and willing to work together to identify locations that can serve as vaccination
sites and urge you to coordinate with us as soon as possible. Should you have any questions or
concerns please reach out to Isabel Pulgarin at Assemblywoman Nily Rozic’s office (718-820-
0241), Lisa DellAquila at Senator John Liu’s office (718-765-6675), David Fischer at
Assemblymember Edward Braunstein’s office (718-357-3588), Ari Gershman at Councilman
Barry Grodenchik’s office (718 468-0137), Jonathan Szott at Councilman Paul Vallone’s office
(718-619-8611) and Elaine Cheung at Councilman Peter Koo’s office (718) 888-8747).

Sincerely,

Nily Rozic John Liu Edward Braunstein

NYS Assemblywoman NYS Senator NYS Assemblyman
District 25 District 11 District 26
Barry Grodenchik Paul Vallone Peter Koo
NYC Council Member NYC Council Member NYC Council Member
District 23 District 19 District 20