| Dear fellow New Yorker, Mayor Adams hosted a town hall in Sunset Park last Monday as part of the “Talk with Eric: A Community Conversation” series. New Yorkers from this diverse neighborhood came out to hear about how we’re Getting Stuff Done, and asked about the issues that matter to them. I joined Mayor Adams as he hosted an Eastern European Cultural reception at Gracie Mansion last Tuesday. The celebration was attended by consul generals and ambassadors from numerous East European nations. The mayor lauded the diverse contributions by New Yorkers of East European heritage to the city’s fabric. Dominican pride was on display during this year’s Grand Dominican Day Parade in the Bronx. Mayor Adams joined the Dominican community and marched in the parade along Grand Concourse. Bolivia Independence Day is on August 6th and is known as ‘Dia de la Patria.’ This day marks the signing of Bolivia’s declaration of Independence from Spain in 1825. Felicidades a todos bolivianos! Jamaica celebrated its independence from British rule on August 6, 1962, following more than 300 years under British control. The highest concentration of Jamaican New Yorkers live mostly in Central Brooklyn and the Northeast Bronx. Happy independence day to all our Jamaican neighbors! 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 ————————————————————————————————————– Hear Directly From The Mayor New Yorkers can sign up online to listen to the Get Stuff Done-Cast updates and hear directly from Mayor Adams about exclusive updates, major policies and initiatives, and local events. |
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| Introduction To The NYC’s Family Enrichment Centers: Webinar Announcement The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) invite the community to an informational webinar about their Family Enrichment Centers (FEC). Community members who engage with an FEC can expect a stigma-free, voluntary, locally-managed resource in their community. The informational webinar will provide attendees with an overview of the program and a chance to hear from FEC team members about how the program benefits their communities. You can contact FECexpansion@acs.nyc.gov with any questions. Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Registration: click here |
| The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is implementing a new rule starting August 1, all food-related businesses in NYC must use rigid containers with secure lids when setting out trash and compost for collection. Join an info session to learn more. Help businesses in your district get more information! August 3rd at 11:30am Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb63fd99-c15d-44cc-9582-dd535b67d0dc@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef August 11th at 2:00 PM Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca6317b6-87fb-439b-874e-f90517c85e11@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef August 15th at 6:00 PM Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d405e169-2d19-41a8-99ef-b3721329e43a@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef If you’re unable to make an info session, go to nyc.gov/UseBins for more information, including, flyers in multiple languages. |
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| .@mayorsCAU was on #StatenIsland this weekend, partnering with @NYC_DOT on biker safety and helmet distributions. Visit here to learn more about bike safety and regulations: https://t.co/S7LlcvAZYO pic.twitter.com/IpWPVzSRfP — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) July 31, 2023 |
| We joined @NYC_SBS Commissioner Kevin Kim and @FDNYFC Laura Kavanagh in Chinatown for a conversation on lithium ion batteries and fire safety. Thank you Chinatown leaders for sharing your ideas and efforts to protect the community and the historic neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/zKDwGgi6PM — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) July 24, 2023 |
| .@mayorsCAU Assistant Commissioner and South Asian Liaison attended yesterday’s @cricketworldcup Trophy Tour at #CityHall! 🏏 pic.twitter.com/WZQeR95CfT — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) July 25, 2023 |
| Highlights From the City Hall Press Office: Mayor Unveils Plan to Remove Sheds and Scaffolding: Mayor Adams unveiled “Get Sheds Down,” a sweeping overhaul of rules governing sidewalk construction sheds and scaffolding that will remove these eyesores from city streets more quickly while redesigning and reimagining those that are needed. These sheds, sometimes called scaffolding, can be a blight on public spaces and foster illegal activity. The “Get Sheds Down” plan will improve public safety and quality of life by removing them more quickly and replacing them, where possible, with more aesthetic or less intrusive alternatives, like safety netting, that keeps New Yorkers safe without creating blight in public space. Mayor Notches Early Victories in War on Rats: Mayor Adams released new data today showing a 20 percent decrease in 311 calls about rat activity across the city over the last two months, as compared to last year. The significant drop took place from May to mid-July, in the period since the city fully implemented new set-out times and a corresponding collection schedule that minimizes the time trash sits on the curb and increases the use of containers citywide. Additionally, the city’s four rat mitigation zones (Bronx Grand Concourse, Harlem, Bedford-Stuyvesant/Bushwick, and East Village/Chinatown) saw rat sighting calls decrease by an average of more than 45 percent. Mayor Releases “A Blueprint for Community Safety”: Mayor Adams, First Deputy Mayor Wright, and the New York City Gun Violence Prevention Task Force released “A Blueprint for Community Safety,” outlining a forward-thinking roadmap with upstream solutions to address gun violence throughout the five boroughs. The report builds upon all the work the Adams administration has undertaken over the last 18 months to reduce gun violence by double digits and culminates months of engagement with communities most impacted by gun violence, including young people, whose feedback was critical in shaping the strategies and recommendations that will ensure the city continues to build on the public safety gains made since January 2022. |
| Additional Resources: Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens. NYC Well: NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance use support, information and referrals. You can reach the toll-free help line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat. Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office. 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. |