Dear Chamber Member,

First and foremost, I pray that you and your family are staying safe and healthy through this unprecedented COVID crisis.  Never in our lifetimes have we seen an event that has had such a devastating effect on our entire society and economy. I want you to know that as we all move through these difficult days together, the Chamber and our team will be here as your ally and a trusted source of relevant information pertaining to the Montauk business community.  While the office itself will not be accepting in-person visits (for obvious reasons), Laraine, Karin and Pat will be available by phone and email to assist you and your business in any way that they can.  I am also available to you at any time to answer your calls or emails.  For ease of reference here is the contact info for all of us:

Karin and Pat, Main Office number 631-668-2428; or 631-668-2429  Email- info@montaukchamber.com;karinmcoc@optonline.net

Laraine, Office Number Cell 917-748-5998; 631-668-2355  Email-  laraine@montaukchamber.com

Paul, Cell 631-875-2854; Email-  paul.monte@montaukchamber.com

We plan to follow things closely as they unfold and will be sharing information as we receive it.  Although there may be days when you’ll receive many Chamber emails in your inbox please forgive us but we want you to have as much information as you can get to help you navigate through these next few months.  There are many Government Assistance Programs currently approved and many more being proposed.  They will almost all be helpful in some way for you, your business and your workers so please utilize them if you can. Here are a few links that can help you start the process of getting informed.

Congressman Zeldin website

https://zeldin.house.gov/

Governor Cuomo Corona website

https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home

NYS Unemployment website

https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm

NYS Sales Tax re. Possible extension of deadline to pay 1^st quarter sales tax due on March 20, 2020.  See article in NY.Eater link

https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/stidx.htm

https://ny.eater.com/2020/3/19/21186637/sales-tax-restaurants-coronavirus-nyc

Suffolk County Business Recovery Unit

https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Economic-Development-and-Planning/Business-Recovery-Unit

Another very important issue to address is the fact that all of our restaurants and bars have been shut down for dine in service.  This is a major blow to these establishments and we want to do everything we can to support them so they can survive this devastating situation.  If you are offering food to go please call the Chamber and let us know so that we can let the world know that you are there offering your services for them.  We will be getting that list up on our website soon and Edible Long Island is also compiling a list for publication on their website.  If you’d like to be included there please email meghan@edibleeastend.com

We will be following this email with several other emails from various organizations that contain information that we feel will be valuable to you at this time.  Please keep an eye out for them.

This crisis is daunting and scary and contains many unknowns that will challenge our Montauk community.  However, as we navigate these rough, uncharted waters ahead there is one thing we can say for certain…Montauk is a strong and immovable community that has faced difficult days before and emerged stronger and better in the end.  I am sure, that once again, we will work together and support each other as family to achieve the same positive result this time.

Please stay safe and stay healthy.  God bless!

Paul

Paul Monte

President

Montauk Chamber of Commerce

Best,

Laraine Creegan

Executive Director, Montauk Chamber of Commerce

laraine@montaukchamber.com

631-668-2355/917-748-5998 cell

Emergency Telephone Numbers:

• Emergency Dial 911
• 631-852-COPS is the Suffolk County Police Department’s non-emergency telephone number to be used to report incidents requiring a police response

24 Hour Emergency Contact Phone Number By Town:

East Hampton:

• 631-537-7575

Shelter Island:

•  631-749-0600

Southampton:

•  631-728-5000

Call with Coronavirus Questions or Concerns About Travel and Symptoms: 1-888-364-3065

Long Island  Coronavirus Test Sites:

1. Ball Field Parking Lot 400 Pantigo Place East Hampton, NY – NEW

To make an appointment, call  (845) 553-8030
By Appointment Only
Located: Ball Field Parking Lot 400 Pantigo Place East Hampton, NY
Wednesday and Friday – Hours: 10am – 3pm

 2. Hudson River Health Care Kraus Familiy Health Center – 330 Meeting House Lane, Southampton –

To make an appointment, call the HRHCare Southampton at (845) 553-8030.
By Appointment Only
Located: 330 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
Tuesday and Thursday – Hours: 10am – 3pm

3. Pro Health – 1149 Old Country Road in Riverhead 

To make an appointment, call the ProHEALTH Coronavirus Hotline 24/7 at 1-516-874-0411
By Appointment Only
Located: 1149 Old Country Road in Riverhead
7 Days a Week & Hours: 8am – 5pm

 4. Pro Health – Stony Brook University

To make an appointment, call the State Coronavirus Hotline 24/7 at 1-888-364-3065
By Appointment Only
Located: Stony Brook University
7 Days a Week & Hours: 7am – 7pm

  5. Jones Beach State Park

To make an appointment, call the State Coronavirus Hotline 24/7 at 1-888-364-3065
By Appointment Only
Located at the West End of Jones Beach
Hours: 8am – 8pm

Daily Recaps Southampton Village Mayor 

Southampton Village Mayor provides Daily Recaps on his Instagram : @mayorwarren

For His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayorwarren/?utm_source=ig_embed&hl=en

Local Libraries Online Services:

Montauk:

• https://montauklibrary.org/

Amagansett:

• https://amagansettlibrary.org/

East Hampton:

• http://easthamptonlibrary.org/

Sag Harbor:

• https://www.johnjermain.org/

Shelter Island:

• https://www.shelterislandpubliclibrary.org/

Bridgehampton:

• https://www.myhamptonlibrary.org/

Southampton:

• https://www.myrml.org/

Hampton Bays:

• http://hamptonbayslibrary.org/

Westhampton Beach:

• https://westhamptonlibrary.net/

Social Distancing is to maintain a distance of at least six feet between you and other people. Minimizing your contact with other people is also key.

Social Distancing is crucial in stopping the spread of the Corona Virus.

According to The President’s Corona Virus Guidelines For America:

• Work or engage in schooling From Home whenever possible
• Avoid Social Gatherings
• Avoid Eating Or Drinking Out – Use Drive Thru, Pick Up Or Delivery Options
• Avoid Discretionary Travel
• Do Not Vist
• Practice Good Hygiene

For More Information: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf