Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 3.04.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker

February was Black History Month. Last week, Mayor Adams hosted a Black History Month reception at Gracie Mansion. We honor the Black New Yorkers whose collective courage has paved the way for a more just society.

Mayor Adams invited the Canarsie community to “Talk with Eric” at a neighborhood town hall in Brooklyn. We appreciate all the New Yorkers who came out to share their concerns with the Mayor and city agency Commissioners.

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

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Key Updates

Dinning Out NYC: Application Opens March 5th

In August 2023, Mayor Adams signed legislation that will create the largest permanent outdoor dining program in the United States. Dining Out NYC builds upon lessons learned during the temporary Open Restaurants program and will make outdoor dining more accessible, safe, and inviting. All eligible food service establishments are welcome to apply citywide. For more information diningoutnyc.info.

Take the NYC School Survey by April 5!

From now until April 5, New York City Public Schools is asking New York City public school families, teachers, students, and select staff members to access and complete the 2024 NYC School Survey, and let us know what you think about your school.

The NYC School Survey is one of the largest annual surveys conducted in the United States. Available in 10 languages, and open to public school families, teachers, employees serving grades 3–K through 12, and students in grades 6–12, the survey provides us with your feedback about the experiences in public schools. The information provided in the survey can help foster new discussions within school communities that can result in making your schools better places to learn.

This year, the deadline to complete the survey is Friday, April 5. Families can access the survey by logging into their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) or by going to www.NYCSchoolSurvey.org.

Pay It Off runs March 1 through March 15, 2024

Pay It Off – a special time-limited program through the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) Human Resources Administration (HRA) Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). Noncustodial parents can pay off their child support debt owed to NYC DSS twice as fast. Pay It Off will run March 1 through March 15, 2024. Learn more at http://nyc.gov/payitoff.

Upcoming Webinar: Child Support: Debt Reduction Options for NCPs

Tuesday, March 5th at 10:00am

Unpaid child support debt is a serious problem for noncustodial parents as well as custodial parents and their children. It leads to enforcement actions and causes stress for all parties. Participants will learn about the important OCSS programs that can administratively reduce child support debt owed to the government as well as strategies to avoid debt in the first place and an option for negotiating debt owed to custodial parents.

Best Suited For:
Attorneys, parents, and staff of organizations that have a working knowledge of child support and want a deeper understanding of the steps NCPs can take to reduce debt that is owed either to the government or the custodial parent.

Register for the Debt Reduction Options for NCPs webinar

Upcoming Webinars: NCP Debt Reduction: Pay It Off! – All the Steps

Thursday, March 7th at 12:30pm

The Pay It Off program for 2024 runs from March 1st to March 15th. During that period, NCPs who pay $500 or more toward debt that is permanently owed to the Department of Social Services, will have their debt matched, so a $500 payment would result in a $1,000 debt reduction. Learn more about this program and the special opportunity it presents for NCPs that owe money to DSS. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

Best Suited For:
Noncustodial parents and staff of organizations that work with noncustodial parents who have child support debt. This is an opportunity to learn how this limited-time program works, as well as other benefits for NCPs who choose to participate in the OCSS Arrears Credit program.

Register for the Pay It Off! – All the Steps webinar

Apply for the NYC Service Civic Impact Fund

This is a funding opportunity for NYC based nonprofits to engage volunteers and expand vital services to residents in neighborhoods with significant socioeconomic gaps. Secure $10,000 to amplify your organization's reach! Eligible organizations must serve in one Task Fore on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE) Neighborhood. Completed applications and materials may be submitted to Marie Delus via email at mdelus@cityhall.nyc.gov. For more information visit bit.ly/CIF2024

Applications due Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Apply for the NYC Service Certificates of Recognition

Did your NYC-based organization or business go above and beyond in 2023? Let's celebrate your dedication to service with a Mayoral Service Recognition Certificate signed by Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Service Officer Laura Rog. Organizations can also request a certificate for an individual who dedicated 50+ volunteer hours to our city in 2023.

Applications due Friday, March 8th

Organization Certificate Form

Business Certificate Form

HPD’s Housing Information Classes - registration now LIVE

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development is proud to announce the relaunch of it’s Housing Information Classes. We have your NYC housing answers! Learn from experts about NYC government and all about 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.

See full list and register for classes here.

In case you missed it:

Thank you Schneps Media for recognizing @mayorsCAU Queens Borough Director on your Power #Women of #Queens List. 👏 pic.twitter.com/EOg8I0Bnsr

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 1, 2024

.@mayorsCAU Bronx Borough Director joined a walkthrough of the @ThirdAvenueBID with other city agencies and local organizations. We look forward to working together to respond to neighborhood needs and amplify resources for the local #Bronx community. pic.twitter.com/dMexbxxDW5

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 1, 2024

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Ambitious Plan to Make New York City Leader in 'Green-Collar' Jobs: Mayor Adams announced the release of the Green Economy Action Plan — a first-of-its-kind plan that lays out a roadmap to growing the city's green economy. The plan invests in jobs and sectors that will help the city combat climate change, and train and position New Yorkers — particularly those from environmentally-disadvantaged communities — to benefit from the nearly 400,000 projected 'green-collar' jobs in New York City by 2040.

Mayor Celebrates Opening Of First Black Woman-Owned Legal Dispensary In Brooklyn: Mayor Adams celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. Building on an announcement in his State of the City address last month, Mayor Adams recommitted to supporting the equitable growth of the legal cannabis market and ensuring justice-impacted individuals are not undermined through an illegal market by working with Albany to grant local authorities the power to inspect and shutdown illegal smoke shops

Additional Resources:

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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