On Jan. 2, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced 6 new State testing sites to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. These sites are aimed providing additional testing options in areas of high need throughout the Capital, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley and Western New York regions.
“We want to start the New Year strong and use every tool at our disposal,” Governor Hochul said. “By mobilizing testing sites throughout the state, we will make sure testing is more accessible and convenient for New Yorkers. We will continue to expand testing availability to every corner of the state, evaluating where more capacity and additional sites are needed soon. I encourage every New Yorker to take advantage of a site near them.”
Sites are currently being mobilized with all locations slated to open on January 4, 2022. Upon launch, all sites will offer rapid antigen tests. New Yorkers are strongly encouraged to make appointments here. Test results are sent following the appointment through email or text message. Walk-in appointments will also be available.
Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, we continue the important work of expanding access to quick, accessible testing throughout the State. In partnership with WellHealth, these six new sites will bring even more rapid tests to New Yorkers. Rapid testing remains a critical tool in our toolkit as we combat the winter surge and work to keep our communities safe from spread – and I encourage New Yorkers to utilize these new sites.”
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “I want to thank the Governor for her commitment to expand COVID testing sites including the one at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. Adding additional sites here in Westchester and throughout New York is a top priority for the Senate. I know the last few weeks have felt like a step back on all of the progress we have made. We hoped to be completely opened up for the holidays, but COVID had other plans for us. But this is not a repeat of March 2020. We now have a strong arsenal of tools to fight this virus and limit the human and economic toll of the pandemic. We need everyone to get vaccinated, get boosted, wear masks and get tested as we push through this latest phase of the crisis.”
WellHealth CEO & Medical Director Dr. Abdul-Ahad Hayee, MD, one of the founding partners of Well Health said, “It is our mission to help as many people as possible find easy, accessible COVID-19 testing sites and deliver quick, accurate results. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are proud to work with New York State and the Department of Health on this partnership to bring six new test sites to New York communities in different locations throughout the state, as we’ve successfully done with so many other states already. We thank Governor Hochul for her leadership in ensuring New Yorkers’ have even more access to testing – helping communities stay safe and stay open.”
Please note that on January 4, 2022, operating hours will be 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. for all sites with the exception of the Capital Region site that will be open until 7 p.m. After January 4, sites will be open during regular hours. A list of the new testing sites by region and operating hours is below:
In Westchester County, the Grace Baptist Church, 52 S 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550, will be one of the six sites, with hours of operation Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Other locations named by Gov. Hochul include:
Capital Region
Crossgates Mall (Former Ruby Tuesday location)
1 Crossgates Mall Road
Albany, NY 12203
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Central New York
CNY Regional Market F Shed
2100 Park Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Finger Lakes
YMCA Carlson MetroCenter
444 E Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hudson Valley
Grace Baptist Church
52 S 6th Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Patriot Hills Golf Club
19 Club House Lane
Stony Point, NY 10980
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Western New York
Northwest Buffalo Community Center
155 Lawn Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
