| Dear fellow New Yorker, Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family of NYPD officer Adeed Fayaz, who passed away on February 7th. Officer Fayaz, a five-year veteran of the police force, was assigned to the 66th Precinct in Brooklyn. He was married and the father of two small children. A staggering more than 36,000 people were killed, including a family from Queens, N.Y., along with a reported tens of thousands injured in Turkiye and Syria after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck those countries. Mayor Adams delivered remarks at the American Turkish Eyup Cultural Center’s Friday prayer for earthquake relief for Turkiye. We stand with those who’ve lost family members and friends and share in their grief. If you wish to contribute toward relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, click on this link: Help Now NYC For the latest updates, please follow CAU on Twitter and Facebook, and be sure to check out the Mayor’s ‘Week In Review’ video below! All the best, Fred Kreizman Commissioner, Community Affairs Unit |
| Key Updates: NYC Service Partnership Applications All 501c3 organizations in NYC are welcome to apply to host NYC Civic Corps members! NYC Service recruits and places full-time NYC Civic Corps AmeriCorps members at select partnering community-based organizations for 10 months. NYC Service is accepting applications that demonstrate how members would advance the partner organization’s mission through building, developing, or managing volunteer programs. Organizations are notified of acceptance in the Spring and are expected to host members Sept. ‘23 – June ‘24. Applications must be submitted by February 22, 2023. Interested or have questions? Visit nyc.gov/hostciviccorps for more information and to apply! Volunteer Engagement Trainings by NYC Service: – Neighborhood Engagement Toolkit (NET) Training Series on 1/31 and 2/7 for nonprofits and community-based organizations interested in maximizing their impact by leveraging partnerships and volunteers. Register to attend the trainings. – The Online Volunteer Recruitment Training Series on February 2 and February 9 is available for not-for-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, public educational institutions, and government agencies. Participants will learn about our new volunteer recruitment platform, best practices, and how to market their opportunities. Register to attend the trainings. A bigger NYC EITC. Full refund. Your family deserves it. Get it back. IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers. In-person or online options. No fees so you get more money from credits like the NYC Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). If you earn $80,000 or less, file for free with NYC Free Tax Prep. Co-op and Condo Abatement Deadline: February 15 The co-op and condo abatement must be renewed each year. Managing agents and boards must apply and renew on behalf of their developments. Certain properties are required to submit a prevailing wage affidavit. More info: www.nyc.gov/ccabatement. Property Tax Exemption Deadline: March 15 The Department of Finance administers tax exemptions and abatements that help New Yorkers save on their property taxes, including: – Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption (SCHE): Available to owners 65+ with annual income of $58,399 or less. – Disabled Homeowner Exemption (DHE): Available to owners with disabilities and annual income of $58,399 or less. – Veterans: Available to eligible veterans of foreign wars, veterans with honorable discharges, spouses/widow(er)s of veterans, and Gold Star parents. – Clergy Exemption: Available to eligible members of the clergy or their unremarried surviving spouses. Full eligibility information and application instructions: www.nyc.gov/ownerexemption. $150 Property Tax Rebate Great news! Homeowners have until March 15, 2023, to apply if they haven’t already received the fiscal year 2023 property tax rebate. If your property is your primary residence and your total household income is $250,000 or less, you may be entitled to a $150 property tax rebate. Think you qualify? More info at www.nyc.gov/propertytaxrebate. Notice of Property Value (NOPV) Season Is Here! Mailed to you each January, the NOPV will tell you our determination of your property’s market and assessed values. Want to learn more about this important notice and get help with any questions you might have? Visit www.nyc.gov/nopv to find an outreach event near you. Temporary Water Bill Amnesty – As New York City recovers from the pandemic, DEP is offering this limited one-time amnesty with up to 100% interest forgiveness for all delinquent customers. If you owe water and wastewater charges, you may be eligible for this amnesty offer. – To confirm your eligibility, see your available options and receive amnesty immediately, use the Amnesty Look Up Tool below. – If your remaining delinquent balance is greater than $500, you will be required to enter into a new payment agreement with DEP upon request. – Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this one-time amnesty program before it ends. For questions or concerns, please see our FAQ’s. |
| In case you missed it: |
| Happy 100th birthday to Ms. Viola Faulcon! 🎊 @mayorsCAU Older Adults Liaison was delighted to join in the celebration with former Assembly Member Annette Robinson and family. ✨ pic.twitter.com/t2chhbqgvZ — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) February 9, 2023 |
| .@mayorsCAU was happy to attend the recent meeting of Our Neighbors Civic Association of #OzonePark (ONCA) and accept an honor on behalf of @NYCMayor. pic.twitter.com/VPxCWKJJSH — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) February 9, 2023 |
| Just another day at the paw-ffice! 🐾 Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare met with @DogMayorNYC @SallyLongDog to discuss promoting pet adoption, the mental health value of therapy dogs, spaying & neutering, and more. Thanks furry much and we look forward to working together! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/PAxWn6HJLk — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) February 9, 2023 |
| Highlights From the City Hall Press Office: First-ever Mayor’s Office Of Child Care And Early Childhood Education: Mayor Adams reaffirmed the city’s commitment to families by creating the Mayor’s Office for Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The new office will be led by Executive Director Dr. Michelle Paige and builds off of Mayor Adams’ Blueprint for Child Care and Early Childhood Education by focusing on ensuring New York City families have access to equitable, high-quality, and affordable early education and care. Joint Effort to Combat Proliferation of Illegal, Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries: Mayor Adams and Manhattan D.A. Bragg announced a partnership with local law enforcement and elected officials to combat the proliferation of illegal, unlicensed cannabis dispensaries across the borough of Manhattan. NYPD filed complaints against four unlicensed establishments selling cannabis in the 9th Precinct after an officer observed the sale of cannabis products to underage individuals. Manhattan D.A.’s office mailed letters to each of the more than 400 known smoke shops in Manhattan, warning them of the potential for eviction proceedings for unlawful cannabis sales. COVID-19 Vaccination Now Optional for City Workers: With more than 96 percent of city workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Adams announced that the city will make vaccination optional for current and prospective city workers effective February 10, 2023. While the approximately 1,780 former employees terminated for failing to submit proof of vaccination will not be able to automatically return to their previous positions, they will be able to apply for positions with their former agencies through existing city rules and regulations and hiring processes. |
| Additional Resources: Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens. NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173. Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers. Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office. COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses: Resources including test kits, treatment, vaccines, and masks available to New Yorkers as New York City experiences high levels of COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses. Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program. 311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115. |