| Dear Fellow New Yorker, We hope you had a great Labor Day Holiday! This past weekend, Mayor Adams marched in the annual West-Indian American Day Parade on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The Caribbean Islands have brought New York City so much joy and beauty. We hope everyone had a happy J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade celebration. This past week, Mayor Adams and CAU hosted a roundtable discussion with Italian-American leaders and community members, where community leaders met and engaged with the Mayor and agency Commissioners. The Italian community helped build New York City, and it was an honor to sit down with them to learn how we can keep serving our city together. To honor the Dominican Republic, this past week Mayor Adams raised the nation’s flag at Bowling Green. We are so grateful to the community for its contributions to our great city. CAU, along with other administration officials, also participated in the flag raising for Malaysia. We wish all Malaysian Americans a Happy Independence Day! Finally, as we mark the unofficial end of summer, we are excited to welcome New York City’s 1.1 million students back to school this week! Visit here for helpful tips on preparing your child for a great start to the new school year. 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 Office of the Mayor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKBIRgVHc34 Hear Directly From The Mayor New Yorkers can sign up 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. Key Updates HPD Invites You to Join Housing Information Classes– Now with Translation! Housing Information Classes covers all the housing questions you have. Presented by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in partnership with NYC Public Schools’ Parent University. Learn from experts about all the housing resources you can access for free. Classes Schedule: Sept 5 at 1pm – Flood Preparedness: Preparing Families and Communities for Coastal Storms – REGISTER HERE Sept 17 at 6pm – Owning a Home in NYC – REGISTER HERE Sept 19 at 12pm – Pests: Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, and Roaches using Integrated Pest Management– REGISTER HERE Sept 25 at 6pm – Tenants: Know Your Rights – REGISTER HERE Sept 30 at 6pm – NYC Housing Connect: The Affordable Housing Lottery – REGISTER HERE Opportunity for Organizational Partnerships The Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) is taking applications from organizations for the TRIE Neighborhood Initiative and Phase 1-3 of The People’s Money, New York City’s citywide Participatory Budgeting Process. Your organization is invited to review and apply for these upcoming opportunities! We are looking for organizations with experience engaging their communities and are interested in building coalitions, civic engagement, and strengthening community voice. We welcome you to learn more about the RFI application and please reach out to opportunities@civicengagement.nyc.gov Join The Office of Faith & Community Partnerships for the Queens Multi-Faith Five Borough Tour – Wednesday, September 18, 2024 In case you missed it: .@mayorsCAU AAPI Liaison was happy to join the community at the 3rd Asian American Mid-Autumn Gourmet and Culture Festival! pic.twitter.com/jtGQcs5pxU — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) August 27, 2024 .@mayorsCAU recently attended Jakarta Day, a street festival organized by the #Indonesian community in New York City. 🇮🇩 It was great to celebrate all the food, music, & culture. pic.twitter.com/5Yu0WKkPLS — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) August 28, 2024 Highlights From the City Hall Press Office: Mayor Adams, City Council Announce Historic 10-Point Plan to Make High-Quality Child Care More Affordable, Accessible for all New Yorkers Mayor Eric Adams and leadership of the New York City Council announced a historic joint effort to strengthen early childhood education across the five boroughs and address longstanding systemic issues, while boosting enrollment and connecting families with more Pre-K and 3-K seats. The strategic plan – developed by an unprecedented joint Adams administration-Council working group, chaired by Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana J. Almanzar and Speaker Adams – will be anchored by $100 million in new city investment allocated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Adopted Budget to implement an action-oriented roadmap for outreach and seat allocation across the city. Mayor Adams Destroys Four Tons of Seized Cannabis Product as “Operation Padlock to Protect” Shuts Down More Than 1,000 Unlicensed Shops Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga destroyed more than four tons, or 576 bags, of seized, illegal cannabis products as inspectors of the New York City Sherriff’s Joint Compliance Task Force have shut down and sealed more than 1,000 illegal cannabis and smoke shops since the start of the city’s successful “Operation Padlock to Protect” nearly four months ago. Mayor Adams Launches “Money in Your Pocket” Initiative Across More Than 20 Neighborhoods to Help Deliver Benefits Directly to New Yorkers, Make New York City More Affordable Mayor Eric Adams launched a citywide “Money in Your Pocket” initiative to help New Yorkers screen for or learn about more than 70 city, state, and federal programs that can make life in New York City more affordable. To help New Yorkers easily view and understand programs they may be eligible for, Mayor Adams also released a “Money in Your Pocket Guide,” which directly links to eligibility requirements and relevant applications over 40 of the benefits. Since taking office, the Adams administration has helped New Yorkers save more than $30 billion through launching, administering, and helping New Yorkers take advantage of programs across all levels of government from Big Apple Connect to Fair Fares to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and more. Additional Resources: NYCJobs: Get free career training and help finding a job in government or the private sector. Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens. NYC 988: NYC 988 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 first and third Tuesday of the month 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. Mayor’s Office–Community Affairs 253 Broadway 9th Fl New York, NY 10007 United States |
