NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit
| Dear Fellow New Yorker, Mayor Adams invited the Highbridge community to a “Talk with Eric” Community Conversation town hall in the Bronx. We appreciate all the New Yorkers who came out to share their concerns with the Mayor, members of the administration, and city agencies. This past week, Mayor Adams also hosted a roundtable discussion on antisemitism on school campuses. He was joined by students from the CUNY Alliance for Inclusion and members of the administration. Please join us tonight, September 30th, for an Evening of Faith in Queens for an evening filled with inspiration, community, and meaningful conversations. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here to attend, and see below, under “Key Updates”, for additional details. Finally, we want to wish all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, a happy and sweet new year! Shana Tova! 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 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 |
| An Evening of Faith– Tonight, Monday September 30th Please join us s for a wonderful gathering filled with inspiration, community, and meaningful conversations. This event is free. Details: Date: Monday, September 30th Location: Aliento De Vida 103-12 Roosevelt Ave Corona, NY 11368 United States Time: 6:00PM Please: RSVP HERE if you have not already. We would love to see you there and share in this enriching experience together. |
| Information on “Money in Your Pocket” Initiative “Money in Your Pocket” is a new initiative to promote Benefits Access to New Yorkers. Please visit on.nyc.gov/MoneyInYourPocket for additional information. |
| HPD Invites You to Join Housing Information Classes– Now with Translation! Look no further for your NYC housing answers. 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. Live translation available in Spanish and Chinese! For translation into other languages please indicate when you register! All classes are 100% free and taught over Zoom. Learn from experts about all the housing resources you can access for free. From pest removal to responding to violations to navigating Housing Court. Our classes are taught by the housing experts that renters and homeowners need to work with. We’re ready to help everyone: tenants and homeowners, new residents and long-time New Yorkers. Upcoming Classes Schedule: Sept 30 at 6pm – NYC Housing Connect: The Affordable Housing Lottery – REGISTER HERE Oct 1 at 12pm – Housing Court: What to Expect – REGISTER HERE Oct 8 at 6pm – Rental Housing Discrimination and Harassment – REGISTER HERE Oct 10 at 12pm – Owning a Home in NYC – REGISTER HERE Oct 15 at 12pm – Financial Empowerment – Credit, Debt, Savings, and Every Money Question About Housing– REGISTER HERE Oct 16 at 6pm – Pests: Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, and Roaches using Integrated Pest Management – REGISTER HERE Oct 22 at 12pm – Rental Housing Discrimination and Harassment – REGISTER HERE Oct 23 at 6pm – Financial Empowerment to Access Housing – REGISTER HERE Oct 28 at 12pm – NYC Housing Connect: The Affordable Housing Lottery – REGISTER HERE Oct 29 at 6pm – Lead-Based Paint Basics for Homeowners – REGISTER HERE |
| In case you missed it: |
| Human and canine New Yorkers celebrated #NationalDogDay with the New York Dog Parade @HighLineHotel last month. 🐕🐩 @NYCMayorsOffice of #AnimalWelfare was happy to join! ❤️🐶 pic.twitter.com/h70tQqQ8Nw — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) September 27, 2024 |
| .@mayorsCAU South Asian Liaison recently joined a #BreakingBreadBuildingBonds event in #Queens, in which the community discussed their different religious beliefs as well as their many similarities. To sign up for the initiative: https://t.co/3nBA4TNF8F pic.twitter.com/XrjxtTIt6G — Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) September 27, 2024 |
| Highlights From the City Hall Press Office: |
| Mayor Adams Celebrates City Planning Commission’s Approval of “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Proposal Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick celebrated the CPC’s vote to approve “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” a historic zoning proposal to enable the creation of a “little more housing in every neighborhood.” As New York City faces a generational housing crisis with just a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the proposal would allow for the creation of up to 108,850 new homes over the next 15 years Mayor Adams Launches Final Phase of Historic Project to Secure Future of New York City’s Water Supply Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala launched the final phase of DEP’s largest-ever infrastructure repair project — the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project. The project — planned and prepared for over more than two decades — will prevent 35 million gallons of drinking water from leaking into the ground in upstate New York every day. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Key Updates to New York City Public Schools’ Application Process for Middle and High School Families Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced a series of updates to the public-school application process, designed to expand access and student choice, as well as provide additional support to prospective high school students. Three key application changes will support families in navigating the admissions process, including removing district requirements for middle schools so families can apply citywide, permitting families to apply to an unlimited number of high schools, and leveraging technology to provide families with better information in making their application decisions |
| 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. |
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