Making Sense of the Census
Your
Census
Questions
Answered
By Julie Menin, Director of
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NYC Census 2020
Nearly 40% of New Yorkers
have been counted in the 2020
Census, and we’ve heard some
frequently asked questions along
the way. Here’s answers to some
of New Yorkers’ most commonlyasked
Census questions.
How do I get counted if I
don’t have the unique Census
ID from the Census Bureau?
No Census ID? No problem! All
you need is your address. Go to my-
2020census.gov and click the link
that says, “If you do not have a Census
ID, click here.” You can also
call to complete the form over the
phone -- no Census ID is needed.
Should I count the family/
roommate that shares my
apartment?
Yes, if they live in your home,
you should count everyone living
in your home, even if they’re not
related.
How do I get counted if I
live in an illegal unit?
No matter your housing situation
– whether you live in an illegal
basement, or even if there are
more people living in your unit
than your lease allows -- you can
and should respond to the census;
it is 100% safe. By law, the US Census
Bureau cannot share your information
with anyone – not immigration,
not the police, and not
even your landlord. Neither you
nor your landlord can face any
negative consequences as a result
of completing the census.
Do I get counted even if I’m
an immigrant?
Everyone counts, no matter
who you are, where you’re from,
or your immigration status. Citizen,
immigrant, documented,
undocumented — everybody has
a right (and an obligation) to be
counted. There are absolutely no
questions about immigration or
citizenship on the census.
What happens to my census
information?
Census information is used
for very important purposes. It
helps the government distribute
billions of dollars to states and
cities, based on how many people
live there, and it determines
our political power at all levels
of government. Census data is
also used to make very important
decisions every day, such as
how many vaccines need to be
ordered to protect you and your
family. Your responses to the
census are protected by federal
law. By law, all your information
is confidential, can’t be used
against you, and can’t be shared
with anyone — not your landlord,
not even other government
agencies.
How should people be
counted if they’re staying
away from their normal home
because of COVID-19?
People displaced by COVID-19
should be counted where they
would normally have been living
on April 1st. If they did not
have an address as of April 1 and
might not have an address for the
foreseeable future, they should
be counted at whatever address
they’re staying at on April 1st.
Is the census really that
easy?
It sure is. 10 questions in less
than 10 minutes will shape the
next 10 years. And you can do it
from the comfort of your home.
Now that that’s sorted, do
your part to check in with your
families, friends, and neighbors
and make sure they’re counted in
the census. Remember, we need a
complete count so we get our fair
share of funding for our essential
public services, including health
care, and representation. Let’s
make it count.
“Making Sense of the Census”
is a weekly column from Julie
Menin, Director of NYC Census
2020. Every week we will be publishing
pieces from Julie and guest
authors laying out the facts and
answering tough questions about
this year’s census. Fill out the census
now at my2020census.gov.
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Molloy High School Mourns Beloved
Marist Brother Robert Andrews
The Archbishop Molloy High School community is in mourning following the passing of Brother Robert
Andrews on April 7, 2020. Brother Robert, known to many as Brother Bob, served Molloy for over 43
years.
Brother Bob began his teaching and coaching career at St. Helena High School (now Msgr. Scanlan
High School) in the Bronx in 1970. After five years as their varsity boys coach, he moved on to Molloy
in 1975. At Molloy, Brother Bob served as a dedicated social studies and religion teacher while also
hitting his stride as a respected track and field and cross-country coach. During his tenure, Brother
Bob helped countless student-athletes realize their full potential. Under his leadership Molloy won a
New York State Cross-Country Championship, 17 New York City Catholic Indoor and Outdoor Titles, and
over 75 Brooklyn/Queens Catholic Sectional Championships. Molloy’s student-athletes also achieved
individual success under Brother Bob’s guidance, winning three Catholic Individual Cross-Country
Races and 11 New York State individual titles.
Brother Bob’s love of running was first nurtured while he attended St. Peter’s High School for Boys on
Staten Island. There he was mentored by Coach John Tobin, who helped him grow intellectually and
physically as a runner. Later, Brother Bob was appointed cross-country captain at Marist College
where he would graduate with a degree in History in 1969. Brother Bob completed his MA in Religious
Studies at Webster College.
Brother Bob retired from teaching at the end of the 2014-15 school year, but he remained an active
member of Molloy's coaching staff. He also continued to contribute to the planning and day-of
coordination of Stanner Games, Molloy’s annual large-scale track and field meet held at The Armory
in Manhattan. The nationally recognized meet welcomes thousands of student-athletes from
hundreds of schools to compete in a full-array of track and field events.
Brother Bob has been recognized for his contributions to high school track and field with induction
into the Catholic High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, the Armory Hall of Fame, the US Track
& Field Hall of Fame, and Molloy’s Track & Field Wall of Honor. The Marist Brothers recently honored
the memory of Brother Bob by planting a tree at their retreat property in Esopus, New York.
The Marist Brothers announced that due to current restrictions on public gatherings, a memorial
Mass for Brother Bob will be held on a later date. Announcements
regarding future plans for a memorial can be found on the Molloy
website at www.molloyhs.org. Please join the Molloy community in
prayer for the repose of the soul of Brother Robert Andrews.
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