Dear Gateway Neighbors,
As we enter month 2 of quarantine, GPTA wants you to know we are here to listen and to help if we can. We hope you are safe and strong. Here are a few things to be aware of….some we mentioned before so as a reminder and new information as well.
- First and foremost, if you need assistance, please reach out to GPTA. As we all know, “WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER”. We have volunteers ready to help if you need it or if you know of someone who may need help. It could be with groceries, walking a dog, prescription pick up, or even if you just want someone to talk to.
- If you are not a member of GPTA, please join now through membership link.
There is much to be done and your membership is more important than ever as we continue our efforts to answer your questions and to provide information to our community by working with our elected officials and Gateway management. During the quarantine, we are organizing volunteers to help our neighbors at risk. We have also started a staff appreciation program and your dues will help recognize the many staff members who work on our behalf every day.
- To get the most recent information regarding rents and leases or other Gateway info, please continue to check our website.
- FREE MEALS are available now at 55 Battery Place. For information and schedule, go to: NYC DOE Free Meals.
- We have heard from many of you about the difficulty in paying rent due to job loss during the COVID-19 crisis. Gateway Management has advised us that tenants in this situation should contact them directly.
- We have been contacted by several tenants who have inquired as to where they can purchase the necessary face coverings or masks to be worn whenever we leave our apartments to go to the lobby, laundry room or outside. Please understand that wearing a mask protects you and saves others. We are excited to report that we have a group of Gateway volunteers who have come together to make face coverings to give to tenants! We call this wonderful group of volunteers, “THE MASK MAKERS”. Email us IF YOU NEED A MASK OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A MASK. To make your own no-sew mask, see the video below for.
- Here are 3 Ways to show SOLIDARITY AND GRATITUDE for health care professionals, volunteers, and all essential workers of our community INCLUDING OUR GATEWAY STAFF.
- We received the information below on this wonderful effort from Gateway neighbors to say “Thank you” to the Staff.
‘We are running a fundraiser to donate to all Gateway Staff for showing up for us during this time. This covers all staff across all buildings (doormen, porters, maintenance, security, etc)” Consider giving if you can.”
To donate, visit the Gift Cards for Gateway Staff gofundme page.
- “SHARE YOUR LIGHT” (#shareyourlight). Each night until this passes, put a light in your window in Solidarity and Gratitude. Any kind of light….Holiday lights, candles, lamps, battery operated.
- CLAP FOR OUR HEROES– (#clapbecausewecare) 7:00 PM each night, at a window near you! Along with the healthcare workers on the front lines, we cheer for all essential workers who are making sure we have what we need. This includes our Gateway Staff.
- If you are part of the Gateway Settlement Lawsuit, the deadline to file your claim form is THIS WEEK, April 16th ,so send it as soon as you can if you have not already. To make it easy, you can email your filled-out forms to claims@gatewayplazasettlement.com or file your claim online at the Gateway Plaza Settlement website.
- It is census time so please be sure to fill out your census forms. You can do it online. It’s quick and easy. Here is the link. https://my2020census.gov/?utm_medium=E3Search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=NYCCensus2020
- Sign up for “Nextdoor Battery Park City“, a good source of nieghborhood information.
We invite all tenants to connect with us at the Gateway Plaza Tenants Association (GPTA) via social media:
Facebook: Gateway Plaza Tenants Association
To post on our FB page:
- Like our page (not simply a post or a picture on the page.)
- Click on “Post”. The “Post” option appears on the same row and to the right of “Home” and “About”.
Twitter: @GPTA_BPC
Email: gatewayplazata@gmail.com
In the meantime, we wish you good health during this challenging time.
GPTA
Executive Committee: Rosalie, Robin, Jeff, Bruce, Karlene
Board Members: Audrey, Denise, Honey, Howard, Larry, Pat, Sarah, Steve