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NYC PS & You – The Launch of NYC Reads (05/18/23)

NYC Reads: Ensuring Every Student Is a Confident Reader Dear Colleagues: Last week, Mayor Adams and I launched NYC Reads – a landmark campaign that prioritizes both curricula and teacher training that are rooted in the science of reading. PS 156 The Waverly School in Brooklyn was the perfect place to host this momentous occasion, …

MISSING STUDENT ALERT: Garrett Warren

Dear Community Members,  A student named Garrett Warren went missing on Saturday, May 13th, at 1:30 AM near 145th Street & Lenox Avenue. If you have any information, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities. 

Citywide Council on Special Education Special Virtual Event – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Citywide Council on Special Education  In conjunction with District 5 and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine Presents The Benefits of Assistive Technology and Learning A Special Virtual Event Wednesday, May 31, 2023 6:00 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf-msrDItHt1p51LGiXu8x1XoMNWX-EBs After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. …

NYC CEC’s Participatory budgeting voting period is open from now until June 25th!

Peace and Blessings, ​​​​​​​Hope you’re having a great day! Voting has started for The People’s Money, NYC’s first-ever citywide participatory budgeting (PB) process! All New Yorkers aged 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, have the opportunity to decide how to spend $5 million of mayoral expense funding on projects in their community.  Though NYC City Council members …

FYI! SEO Scholars – FREE College Access Opportunity

The SEO Scholars Program has had to change how we interact with and educate our Scholars. Despite the uncertainty and fear around us, we continue to grow and our educational learning model evolves with the knowledge we gain each day. At SEO, we are focused on providing our Scholars with holistic support, including high-quality academic …

CM Rita Joseph Community Update – May 15, 2023

Community Update: May 15thDear Neighbor— Happy Monday! Let’s catch up! Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I met with young women to discuss the importance of mental health services in our city and what the Council can do to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to quality services. I also attended …

Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day- Al Oerter Rec Center, Queens, NY- Wednesday, May 17th, 10:30am-Noon

Please see the information below for our Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023: NYC Parks Inclusive and Adaptive Sports Day  Join NYC Parks at our Developmental Disabilities Awareness event where participants will take part in many fun activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and arts & crafts. This will be a fully inclusive event for persons with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental …