Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 3.11.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker

March is Women’s History Month and March 8th was International Women’s Day. Mayor Adams is committed to leading on gender equity with “Women Forward NYC: An Action Plan for Gender Equity.” The Mayor has also enshrined reproductive rights with the Sexual and Reproductive Bill of Rights. We celebrate the trailblazers that have broken glass ceilings to create a more equitable New York City for all.

Spring is in the air! Daylight Saving Time began on March 10th. Make sure you set your clocks forward one hour if you have not already done so.

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

Dining Out NYC: Application Portal is Now Open

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. To help food establishments understand the requirements for outdoor dining, NYC DOT has created interactive Setup Guides for roadway and sidewalk cafes. For questions, resources, and more information about the New Outdoor Dining Program, visit Dining Out NYC.

Youth Action Month April 2024: Post Youth Volunteer Opportunities!

Spring break is coming and many NYC Public School youth will be out of school between April 20 - 28. Bring the energy of young people into your organization and community by recruiting youth volunteers.

Here's how:

Register your organization at nyc.gov/service.

Once your organization has been approved, begin creating opportunities for youth to participate in. Make sure to: Modify the age range for 14 and older and Check off "good for groups."

Click this link if you have any questions on how to navigate the site!

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.

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.

The Summer Rising application portal is now open until March 25! This popular program keeps kids engaged during the summer break with academic support and enrichment activities. How to apply: http://on.nyc.gov/SummerRising

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:

.@mayorsCAU Muslim Women Liaison attended an event hosted by @thebridgemcp to support migrant families with clothes and school supplies. Thank you to Mr. Mark Meyer Appel and other partner organizations for your leadership in the community. pic.twitter.com/WzJiy0I3Wh

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 8, 2024

.@mayorsCAU Assistant Commissioner and Queens Borough Director attended a safety forum in Downtown #Flushing. Thank you to @NYPD109Pct and @FlushingBID for hosting and providing important information to this #Queens community. pic.twitter.com/zpKwsNhjc0

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 7, 2024

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Dining Out NYC Portal Opens For Restaurants: Mayor Adams opened applications for restaurants to apply for and participate in Dining Out NYC — the city’s permanent outdoor dining program. The online application portal will serve as an easy access point for restaurants to apply to participate in the program, understand the guidelines that the program establishes, and download sample blueprints from the Dining Out NYC Set-Up Menu for how an outdoor setup will need to look.

Initiative to Reduce Barriers and Support Minority-Owned Developers to Build More Affordable Housing: Mayor Adams, announced a new initiative to provide up to $50 million to help Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) developers overcome historical financial barriers and fully participate in the development of critically needed affordable housing for New Yorkers. Established in partnership with the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs and the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) the new "New York City Minority Business Enterprise Guaranty Facility" is expected to enable as much as $500 million in private construction lending to MBEs.

Cash Assistance and SNAP Application Backlogs Nearly Eliminated: Mayor Adams announced that the administration has nearly cleared the backlogs of cash assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications — that peaked at more than 50,0000 — ensuring low-income New Yorkers can quickly and easily access the federal benefits they qualify for. While over 46,000 cash assistance applications and over 4,000 SNAP applications were pending on-time processing last summer, the Adams administration’s investments in staffing, technology, and process improvements has eliminated the backlog of cases by 97 and 90 percent, respectively.

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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