Dear City Colleagues, I’m very excited to announce that next week Monday, March 6th through Wednesday, March 8th, DemocracyNYC & The Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) are partnering with the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) and NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) to host 3 Days of Action to kick-off Civics Week and Student Voter Registration Day (SVRD)! SVRD is a …
Dear fellow New Yorker, On Dominican Independence Day, we honored the culture and contributions of our city’s Dominican community. In the heart of Northern Manhattan, Mayor Adams announced $7 million in funding to upgrade Quisqueya Plaza, an Open Street that helped save local businesses and jobs in Inwood. Last Tuesday, …
Yesterday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a comprehensive mental health plan that includes significantly scaling clubhouses like Fountain House, as well as other investments to support those living with serious mental illness, address youth mental health, and turn the tide of overdose deaths. The news recognizes how the clubhouse model, pioneered by Fountain House, …
CUNY waives application fee until April 15 for NYC high school seniors The move could boost enrollment at CUNY’s undergraduate schools and programs as college enrollment remains below pre-pandemic levels. To boost enrollment, CUNY waives application fee for NYC high school seniors By Reema AminMar 3, 2023, 12:37pm EST In an effort to encourage more students …
Dear Parent Leaders, Every year, we ask all families, teachers, and staff in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12 to take the NYC School Survey. The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of their school community think about their school. The information collected by the survey is designed …
By Reema Amin and Amy ZimmerMar 2, 2023, 5:07pm EST A teacher points to a piece of pink construction paper that has a stick figure drawing and the word “uncomfortable” on it. Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to broaden access to mental health services to young people. Rachel Woolf for Chalkbeat How schools seek to overcome pandemic-related mental …
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Dear Council Members and Family Leadership Coordinators, Please share the information below with your communities and at your respective meetings. It is now time for candidate forums! Candidate Forums are the best opportunity for the community to meet the candidates running for a council seat. Forums are organized by the district and borough Presidents’ Councils, …