Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 4.01.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Jonathan Diller who tragically lost his life last week. The wake and funeral that took place this past week served as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and dedication of our law enforcement officers who bravely serve and protect our City. We all mourn this loss, and we stand in solidarity with the NYPD during this difficult time.

As we reflect on the past week, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the recent observances of Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday, as well as Purim, Holi, Nowruz, and the ongoing celebration of Ramadan in our diverse community. Although these significant holidays have already taken place or are currently being celebrated, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all those who observed and participated in these occasions.

We would also like to recognize the Transgender Day of Visibility, which was celebrated this past weekend. This day serves as a reminder to celebrate the transgender community, raise awareness about the challenges they face, and advocate for inclusivity and acceptance for all individuals.

Finally, Mayor Adams invited the Woodhaven community “Talk with Eric” at a neighborhood town hall in Queens. We appreciate all the New Yorkers who came out to share their concerns with the Mayor, members of the administration, and city agencies.

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

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, April 2.

Polls open for New York's presidential primary from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Find your poll site: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc

Get your plans in place now and learn more about the candidates on your ballot in our Voter Guide at http://nycvotes.org!

NYC, you have the right to vote in your language! You may bring an interpreter to the voting booth. NYC Civic Engagement Commission will have interpreters in select languages and poll sites on Election Day April 2nd. Visit http://on.nyc.gov/PollLangAssist to learn more!

Youth Action Month April 2024

Spring break is just around the corner and NYC Service is connecting NYC Public School youth to meaningful volunteer opportunities in their communities. Don't miss out-- make sure your organization's April volunteer opportunities are posted and ready to engage our city's youth.

Here's how:

Register your organization at nyc.gov/service.
Create opportunities, with the best dates being April 20-28 (Spring Break).
Modify the age range for 14 and older.

Check off "suitable for groups."

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

In case you missed it:

.@mayorsCAU Queens Borough Director joined @baysidebid to visit some small businesses owners to discuss their needs and challenges. Looking forward to working together to serve this #Queens community! pic.twitter.com/iQptqSVGKj

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

An NYC tradition since the 1870s, don’t miss today’s Easter Bonnet Parade on 5th Avenue!!! 🐣 🪺 👒 pic.twitter.com/pz4K33wzOX

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) March 31, 2024

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Mayor Adams Appoints Nathifa Forde As Executive Director Of NYC Her Future

Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Nathifa Forde as the executive director of the newly-created “NYC Her Future.” Forde currently serves as the acting executive director of the New York City Young Men’s Initiative (YMI). Situated within the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice (MOERJ), NYC Her Future will foster positive change and create a brighter future for all young people as a companion office to YMI, with a special focus on young women and girls in communities of color across New York City. The creation of NYC Her Future was part of “Women Forward NYC: An Action Plan for Gender Equity,” the city’s $43 million action plan aimed at making New York City a national leader on gender equity.

Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban to Pilot New Technology, Announce Additional Clinicians to be Deployed in Subways

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced efforts being taken to make the Metropolitan Transit Authority's (MTA) subway system safer by investing in new technology to detect firearms, as well as invest in more clinicians that will help those suffering from severe mental illness in the nation's largest subway system.

Adams Administration Unveils Initiative to Create Tens of Thousands of Affordable Homes in High-Demand Areas, Continues Urgent Call for Action to Address Housing Crisis

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new initiative as part of his administration’s historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal that will create tens of thousands of affordable homes in areas of the city that many working-class New Yorkers are unable to afford. An outdated restriction on new residential construction — also known as the floor-to-area-ratio (FAR) cap — currently limits the number of new homes that can be built in certain high-demand areas of the city, such as Midtown Manhattan. As state lawmakers consider lifting the FAR cap, the Adams administration is proposing a new zoning tool to allow for even more density of residential buildings while simultaneously mandating the creation of permanently affordable housing across the city.

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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