As Health and Fitness Professionals, and small business owner's we have drafted a document that outlines operational, class, and cleaning procedures for boutique fitness facilities that comply with social distancing guidelines as outlined by the CDC on their website. We believe our businesses are capable of staying well within the guidelines, and even exceeding them in most circumstances. As a fitness facility we contribute to the overall health and well being of many of our region's citizens. Having an outlet for physical activity allows our members to lead healthier lives, relieve stress, and contributes to their overall health and well being. Following the strict guidelines that are outlined in this document will allow us to operate our business safely, while providing our service to our clients in a manner that is far safer than some businesses currently operating as “essential.” Our operation is unique, and should be considered separately from large gyms. They have thousands of members, whereas we have hundreds. The overall health of our clients is our number one priority, and we will continue to adjust and improve on our best practices to ensure that. We believe our business to be “essential” and a contributor to the overall health and well being of our state’s citizens. Operating our business in a safe manner, while adhering to the guidelines set forth by the CDC, and our local health officials is possible. We are thankful for your time and consideration while reading the operational document (https://www.ftwrightcrossfit.com/fwcf-reopening-plan) , and are available at any point to answer questions, or help in any way possible.

The Department of Health’s Emergency Order 20-002 (renewed by Emergency Order 20-004), ONLY allows controlled substance prescribing practitioners, to issue RENEWAL prescriptions for Schedule II–IV controlled substances via telehealth, for existing patients being treated for chronic non-malignant pain. The current options for practitioners in Florida for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth are extremely limited and are forcing these patients to facet-to-face visits, which defeats the purpose of keeping patients at home. As of March 16, 2020, and continuing for as long as the COVID-19 public health emergency remains in effect, DEA-registered practitioners in all areas of the United States may issue prescriptions for all schedule II-V controlled substances to patients for whom they have not conducted an in-person medical evaluation, provided all of the following conditions are met: • The prescription is issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a practitioner acting in the usual course of his/her professional practice; • The telemedicine communication is conducted using an audio-visual, real-time, two-way interactive communication system; and • The practitioner is acting in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. The following are some common examples where licensed physicians in an office setting who practice in other states are able to follow the DEA’s policy and prescribe controlled substances via telehealth, but Florida physicians are not able to do so: 1. Refill of a prescription for a controlled substance for a patient transferred from another physician. 2. Refill of a prescription for a controlled substance for an existing patient being treated for a purpose other than chronic non-malignant pain. 3. Issue a new prescription for a controlled substance for an existing patient. 4. Change the dosage of an existing prescription for a controlled substance for an existing patient. 5. Issue a prescription for a controlled substance for a new patient. We recommend the Florida DOH considers adopting the DEA’s policy in an Emergency Order. We also recommend that these policies continue as long as the public health emergency continues. Sincerely, Elizabeth Shaw, Esq. Rez Legal The Board of the Florida Society of Pain and Neuroscience Nomen Azeem, MD President Michael Hanes, MD President-elect Michael Esposito, MD Treasurer Navdeep Jassal, MD Secretary Miguel Atias, MD Executive Director Ajay Antony, MD Executive Director

The Class of 2020 have had a very wild 4 years of high school and we truly deserve the prom we’ve been waiting for (of course if it is safe to do). We deserve this rite of passage and to at least be able to vote on our own behalf.

Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processing companies in the world, has become the next deadly epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Meat processing plants have long been one of the most dangerous workplaces in America, but the Coronavirus has made the situation drastically worse. Meat processors work shoulder to shoulder in crowded plants. From Iowa to Georgia, thousands of employees at meat processing plants have gotten sick and several have even died--forcing Tyson to close multiple plants where outbreaks had occurred. Now, Tyson is planning to reopen plants, after President Trump ordered meat processors to stay open. That means that employees will be going back to work in an environment where social distancing is impossible--but since Tyson has no comprehensive paid sick or family leave policies, they’ll be forced to choose between their paycheck and protecting their health and their families. That’s why employees and consumers are speaking out together: Nobody should have to risk their health--or their family’s health--to go to work. Tyson must provide paid leave to all employees before they reopen a single plant. Will you add your name?

Most fitness studios are independently owned and operated and our survival/livelihood is at risk. We are facing huge financial hardship during this shutdown (most of us without any government assistance). Please help our businesses stay afloat and continue to service our clients.

The Pentagon is seeking BILLIONS and BILLIONS from Congress in the next COVID relief stimulus package. Why? To protect the mega-profits of arms dealers and defense contractors. Yes. That’s right. As we lose tens of thousands of loved ones here, and hundreds of thousands around the world, to COVID-19 — the Pentagon wants even MORE money on top of the near trillion dollars it already wastes every year on unnecessary weapons and Trump’s racist border wall. We say ENOUGH. That's why we're going toe to toe with arms dealers, and demand Congress not give the Pentagon a PENNY MORE in the next coronavirus relief package. Will you ask Congress to demand we bail out the people, not the Pentagon and arms dealers in the next coronavirus relief package?

The charter change will change the employment status of the City Attorney from reporting to Mayor and Council to reporting to the City Manager, affect the Council’s ability to effectively pass policy via ordinances without involvement of the Mayor, and gives the Mayor universal veto power. We need your leadership to protect our charter as is.

We paid for an on-campus, in class, learning experience. What we got was an online, sub-par experience. There were many missed opportunities in internships, student teaching, labs, research, on campus organizations, and experiences and much more. WE WANT A TUTION REFUND!

When I was in middle school, I was nervous and excited for my first day of 6th grade. People of different ages and heights were everywhere! I soon found myself an outcast and did not know how to fit in. I had just gotten my very own Nook tablet and social media apps such as Instagram and snapchat were new and hip. After creating my social media accounts, I soon found myself feeling consumed by the pressure of following the crowd. I wanted to have the same posts as everyone else, I wanted to be liked and I wanted to create this facade of someone that I truly wasn’t because who I actually was, did not get me many friends. I entered middle school a timid, shy, and nervous girl but left a friendly, humorous, and caring individual. It wasn’t until my Dad brought to my attention that my social media habits were becoming obsessive, that I considered changing my habits. The person I was becoming did not resonate with my true inner self. This girl was seeking approval from others and felt anxious when approached with the situation of face to face conversation. It took me a whole year to realize that this person I was trying to become wasn’t necessary. Some people will like you and others won’t. It isn’t the basis of whether you have 3 followers or 300. It is the character of the person that matters. What kind of heart do they have and how do they treat others? Teenagers around the world are constantly using their cellular devices for the wrong reasons. There is excessive usage due to the mobile phone specifically being used as a crutch to make the youth feel protected or there is constant pressure to seek approval and validation from their peers. For instance, walking around the halls in school can be terrifying for a young student to face and they decide to resort to their phone as an escape from making eye contact or conversation with people due to their social anxiety. This kind of behavior creates a pattern that doesn't allow the child to develop their critical social skills. With less device usage around the world, we have the ability to change the stigma of burying our faces into our phones and socializing with those who are just as shy, if not afraid. Parents also play an important role in this movement. Had it not been for my dad holding me accountable and bringing to my attention that I am not developing good and healthy habits with my device, I would have spiraled out of control. When parents decide to give their children cellular devices, they should reassure their child that their phone is not something that should be abused and considered an accessory. Their phones, laptops, or tablets are tools that are to be used for building them up rather than breaking them down. Seeking validation or approval especially from social media is a dangerous trap to fall into and a healthy balance is the key to being truly happy. Social Media free mondays starting from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm at night, is a reasonable solution to cutting back on social media usage. If this event becomes world wide, the pressure to stay off your phone to access social media would become a success! People should take this day to spend quality time with those that are physically in their lives because nobody lives forever. Another way people can spend the “no social media” day is to pick up or further develop a hobby. Something that they have been putting off because social media consumes their free time. Coming from personal experience, there is more satisfaction in creating something with your hands and seeing the final product without seeking the approval of others. Another benefit to this event would be realizing that there is more to life than wasting time investing into our devices. We are creatures of habit and retraining our habits to focus on the things that are important is within our ability.

I am a parent of 2 sons, 10 and 12 years old, which have had and/or currently have services with all 3 of the above mentioned therapists. Continuity of care is key within the areas of occupational and speech therapies. All 3 therapists have been part of our district for many years and have consistently guided and assisted our children in their needs. Outsourcing may save money, but problems will always occur when we do not have the ultimate say in who we hire to fulfill these rolls. Turnover seems to be the common factor when outsourcing, just as we have experienced with the janitorial staff. With the current home schooling situation, our children are displaced, socially suffering and sad from all of the changes. They miss the everyday consistencies of their classes, their teachers/aides/therapists and their friends. It is incomprehensible to think the children who receive services from these invaluable woman would not have their friendly, recognizable faces awaiting their return to continue the work in these special areas. Please do not misunderstand my compassion for how nice these woman are as my only plea, they truly are masters in their respective areas and have impacted the lives of so many of our district's children, especially mine. I understand fiscal requirements may need adjusting, but I beg of you to search elsewhere rather than terminating these women.

Because housing affects us all, we need a solution to the housing crisis that works for every New Yorker. State Senator Julia Salazar has introduced bill S8190, a comprehensive and a closed-loop commonsense rent relief bill for residential and small commercial tenants, small homeowners, not-for-profit affordable housing providers, and residential housing cooperatives. Residential and small commercial tenants who can demonstrate any loss of income due to the crisis would be entitled to a 100% abatement of rent during the- disaster period. Small homeowners, not-for-profit affordable housing providers, or residential housing cooperatives that have lost 10% of their income due to coronavirus would be entitled to financial assistance to cover losses resulting from the pandemic. With Senator Salazar’s bill, we can preserve affordable housing, and ensure a comprehensive Relief for All that will keep families in their homes and small businesses afloat.

Physical activity increases physical and mental health. Did you know working out strengthens your immune system, allowing you to fight diseases? This makes it extremely important to keep our bodies healthy and fit to help fight the coronavirus. Fitness is a hugely essential part of many people's lifestyles. A large number of clients who do personal training have been advised by their doctors or physicians to receive physical activity daily to help with weight loss and mental health issues, making personal training a vital part of the average persons day. The spread of the coronavirus has changed our lives entirely. Many privately owned gyms have had to shut their doors, putting thousands of personal trainers out of work. Unfortunately for many trainers, this is their main or only form of income. We are extremely aware of the dangers of COVID19 and promise to make the practice of social distance our top priority by only working with 1-2 client's at a time, wiping everything down after every use, staying at least 6 ft away from each other, and constantly making sure to stay up-to-date with new ways of fighting COVID19.