Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 03.20.2023

Dear fellow New Yorker,

March 14th marked three years since the first recorded death of a New Yorker from COVID-19. Mayor Adams cited the devastating impact the pandemic inflicted on our city with more than 3.2 million cases, 211,000 hospitalizations, and 45,000 confirmed and probable deaths since March 2020. New Yorkers responded by masking and practicing social distancing, as well as getting vaccinated in record numbers as part of the largest vaccination campaign in the city's history. Approximately 99 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine already. We commend the courage and devotion of our essential workers, frontline health care workers, and all those who stepped in to fill the needs of their fellow-New Yorkers from food assistance to social support.

Erin Go Bragh! Mayor Adams hosted a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast at Gracie Mansion and marched in the parade with members of the New York City Fire Department. Wishing the Irish community a happy St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

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

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Key Updates:

NYC Government Hiring Hall

This is an opportunity to meet with City agencies who are looking to fill jobs in City government including social worker, case manager, clerical worker, Investigator, and more.

Event name: NYC Government Hiring Hall

Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Queens Borough Hall – 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Annual NYC School Survey, Deadline March 31! Available in 10 languages, and open to City public school families, teachers, employees serving grades 3–K through 12, and students in grades 6–12, the Survey provides the New York City Department of Education with your feedback about the experiences in City public schools. Complete the survey by Friday, March 31. Families can access the survey by logging into their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) or by going to www.NYCSchoolSurvey.org.

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Waste Setout Times Will Change on April 1, 2023

The City of New York is taking steps to reduce the piles of bags on the curb by changing the waste setout times. New rules for setting out trash, recycling, and curbside composting go into effect on April 1, 2023. See the changes here: http://nyc.gov/SetoutTimes

Below is a summary of those rules and how they will impact residences and businesses.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. The deadline to submit applications is 03/31/2023. Visit nyc.gov/syep to find out more!

In case you missed it:

.@mayorsCAU Latino Liaison met with the founder of the Luisa Diaz Foundation, former Ms. Universe-Venezuela Luisa Diaz, to discuss her work in supporting victims of domestic violence and asylum seekers in New York City. pic.twitter.com/JlbiAp3hXd

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 15, 2023

.@mayorsCAU #Bronx Borough Director stopped by the high school swimming championships at @LehmanCollege to cheer on the amazing swimming teams! 🏊 pic.twitter.com/fjivtAvpth

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 13, 2023

.@mayorsCAU South Asian Liaison was delighted to join the unveiling of the Little Bangladesh Way street co-naming in #OzonePark! 🇧🇩 pic.twitter.com/AVjdmLoAx6

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 14, 2023

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Groundbreaking on Project to Protect Gowanus Canal from Sewage Overflow: Mayor Adams broke ground on the first of two underground storage tanks that will have the combined capacity to prevent up to 12 million gallons of sewer overflow during rainstorms, stopping it from polluting the Gowanus Canal. This groundbreaking marks an important alignment among city leadership and the EPA to get these projects on track after Gowanus was categorized as a Superfund site in 2010. These two major infrastructure projects will make an estimated $1.6 billion investment in Brooklyn’s waterways and public spaces, significantly improve the health of the canal, and create 3.6 acres of new public waterfront open space and amenities for the Gowanus community.

Mayor Released Statement Follow Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank Closures: Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul convened a meeting with representatives from the city’s technology and venture community, and many small businesses, to address their concerns after the closure of Signature Bank on Sunday evening and Silicon Valley Bank. “While we are still assessing the impact from these two closures, we will do everything in our power to protect New York’s workers, its small businesses, taxpayers, and our economy at large,” said the Mayor.

Mayor Toured Offices Being Converted to Homes: Mayor Adams toured 160 Water Street, an office building being converted to housing in Lower Manhattan, to highlight the need for investments and policy changes in the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget that would help create and preserve more affordable housing in the five boroughs. Mayor Adams highlighted several key programs under consideration in Albany, including an extension of and replacement for the 421-a affordable housing incentive program; rental assistance funding for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents; and a pathway to legalize illegal and unsafe basements and cellar apartments.

Additional Resources:

Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.

NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.

Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.

Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.

COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses: Resources including test kits, treatment, vaccines, and masks available to New Yorkers as New York City experiences high levels of COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses.

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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