Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 4.22.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker

Happy Earth Day! May we all be inspired by the beauty of our planet and take action to ensure a healthy future for generations to come.

This past week, Mayor Adams hosted leaders and members from the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Arab community for a roundtable discussion with the Mayor.

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

We also gathered for an interfaith seder at Gracie Mansion to remind all of our faith communities that we are always stronger when we stand united.

Finally, this evening marks the start of Passover, which lasts from April 22nd to April 30th. We wish all who celebrate Passover a  Chag Kasher v’Sameach  (happy holiday).

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

City if Yes for Housing Opportunity

If every neighborhood builds a little more housing, we can make a big impact citywide!

To learn more go here or watch NYC Planning public information session on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity.

Medicaid has expanded! New Yorkers 65 & over, regardless of immigration status, may now qualify for health insurance. A new health coverage option is available for many immigrants aged 65 and older in New York! Undocumented immigrants 65 and older who meet income and other eligibility requirements can now enroll in Medicaid. Learn more at nyc.gov/ExpandedMedicaid

AmeriCorps Info sessions

Interested in starting a career in public service? Get a head start with AmeriCorps! Join us for our upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more.

Tuesday May 7th @ 12PM Register Here: Meeting Registration - Zoom]

Wednesday May 15th @ 5:30PM Register Here: Meeting Registration - Zoom]

Thursday June 13th @ 5:30PM Register Here: Meeting Registration - Zoom]

Youth Action Month 2024

April is Youth Action Month! In honor of National Volunteer Month, NYC Service and NYC Public Schools are rallying New York City's youth to sign up for volunteer projects with community-based organizations that need their support.

If you are 14-18 years old, now's your chance to get involved, have fun, and make a difference! Visit bit.ly/YouthActionMonth to register and sign up for a volunteer project near you!

Here are some youth volunteer opportunities for you:

NYC Service | Sort, Stamp and Pack Free Books for Kids

NYC Service | Reading Partners - Elementary School Needs Your Help - Become a Reading Tutor!]
Clean up a Brooklyn Park

In case you missed it:

.@mayorsCAU Deputy Commissioner Peter Koo joined the Flushing Chinese Business Association and @QueensDAKatz at a press conference to announce plans for celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Thank you to FCBA for all that you do for the Flushing Chinese community! pic.twitter.com/heK8LSMLUj

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) April 17, 2024

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Protect Over $500 Million in key Education Programs Previously Funded With Temporary Stimulus Dollars, Announce Effort to Boost Early Childhood Education Enrollment

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that, thanks to strong fiscal management, the city will make multiple new investments, including more than $500 million in city and state funding for educational programs for young New Yorkers in Mayor Adams’ Executive Budget next week.

Mayor Adams Announces Cross-Sector Partnership to Reduce Food-Related Carbon Emissions Across NYC

Mayor Eric Adams announced a partnership with several leading national and New York City-based institutions to reduce food-related carbon emissions.

Mayor Adams Launches Pilot to Rapidly Connect Families Fleeing Domestic Violence With Permanent Housing

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced "Project Home," a pilot program to provide intensive, specialized housing search assistance to domestic violence survivors with children living in city shelters. Beginning with 100 families, Project Home will help domestic violence survivors find safe, permanent homes and reduce the amount of time spent in shelter.

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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