Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 5.20.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker,

May is Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of the AAPI community, I joined Mayor Adams and other dignitaries in the third annual AAPI Cultural Heritage Parade.

This weekend, the Mayor also marched in the Nepal Day Parade to celebrate and mark the contributions of the Nepalese people to our great City.

Last week, in celebration of National Nurses Week, I was glad to join with other administration officials at Maimonides Medical Center to salute the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every health care setting.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mayor’s Office encouraged everyone to wear green last Thursday, marking Mental Health Action Day. City Hall and other municipal buildings were lit up green to send the message that mental health is a priority for all. As a reminder, you can dial 988 to be connected to free, confidential, mental health support. You can also visit the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health Services and Support guide.

Finally, this week we will again raise the African Union Flag to celebrate Africa Day and the African Diaspora. New York City has the largest concentration of Africans in the nation. Two weeks ago, Mayor Adams held the first NYC African Town hall in the Bronx. We appreciate all the African community leaders and business owners who came out to share their concerns with the Mayor, administration members, 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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Jobs NYC Hiring Hall

NYC is bringing job and service connection opportunities to your neighborhood. Join us at monthly hiring halls! You can RSVP here.

NYC Small Business Month Expo: Wednesday, May 29

In honor of "Small Business Month", SBS is hosting a NYC Small Business Month Expo to provide a variety of free information, resources, and direct services that address the needs of small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs.

City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

NYC has a plan to tackle our housing shortage by creating a little more housing in every neighborhood.

If every neighborhood contributes, we can make a big difference citywide!

Learn about #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity: housingopportunity.nyc

Voting has started for The People’s Money, NYC’s citywide participatory budgeting (PB) process! From May 1st through June 12th, New Yorkers age 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, can decide how to spend $3.5M of city funds on projects in their community.

Last year, in the first People’s Money process, New Yorkers voted to fund 46 expense projects for a total of $5M. The projects address a wide range of community needs, including mental health, food safety, youth programming, skills building and arts. To learn more about the process, visit participate.nyc.gov.

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Mayor Adams Announces NYC Health + Hopsitals has Hired 1,000+ Nurses in Past Eight Months to Continue Caring for New Yorkers

Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz today announced that more than 1,000 new union nurses have been hired over the past eight months at the city’s public hospital system, replacing many temporary nurses. This investment in the health system’s workforce ensures patients are served by permanent employees who are committed to the mission, come from the community, and have developed institutional knowledge.

Mayor Adams Announces 75 Illegal Smoke and Cannabis Shops Ordered Closed, Nearly $6 Million in Penalties, and Over 3,300 Counts of Violations Issued During First Week of "Operation Padlock to Protect"

Mayor Eric Adams announced the results of week one of “Operation Padlock to Protect” — a sustained multi-agency enforcement action to shut down illegal smoke and cannabis shops across the five boroughs. In the first week of enforcement, the New York City Sherriff’s Joint Compliance Task Force — made up of members from the Sheriff’s Office, the New York City Police Department (NYPD), and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) — sealed 75 locations and issued nearly $6 million in penalties.

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCEDC, and Port Authority Announce Plan to Transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal With Investment in 122-Acre Brooklyn Waterfront, Support Future Growth of Howland Hook Marine Terminal

Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced an agreement in principle between the City of New York, New York state, the Port Authority, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) that will enable the city to transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port and vibrant mixed-use community hub. This agreement will allow the Port Authority to drive long-term expansion of Howland Hook Marine Terminal, which the Port Authority currently operates on Staten Island.

Additional Resources:

NYCJobs: Get free career training and help finding a job in government or the private sector.

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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