Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 6.10.2024

Dear fellow New Yorker:

We proudly call Puerto Rico our sixth borough, and that joy was felt on the streets of our City this past weekend. Mayor Adams joined the Puerto Rican community and marched in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade along Fifth Avenue—the largest of its kind in the US. The Mayor also led a flag-raising ceremony for Puerto Rico at Bowling Green and hosted a heritage reception to proudly celebrate the contributions by Puerto Ricans to the City of New York.

This past week, the Mayor hosted the first ever Nepali-American roundtable at City Hall, where Nepali community leaders met with the Mayor and agency Commissioners.

Mayor Adams was also proud to raise the Juneteenth flag in Bowling Green to celebrate the resilience of the African American community. We commit to finishing the long march towards justice for Black New Yorkers and Americans.

In other news, last week, the deadline to file for Section 8 housing ended. The application period marked the first time in 15 years that residents from low-income and moderate-income households could apply for a NYCHA voucher to go towards rent in the private market.

Finally, we want to wish our fellow Muslim New Yorkers a joyful and blessed Eid Al Adha, and to our fellow Jewish New Yorkers a Happy Shavuot!

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

Charter Revision Public Hearings

Don’t forget, right now, the Charter Revision Commission is holding public hearings to hear ideas from New Yorkers about how we can improve our city. Everyone has the chance to use their voice as we strive to make the five boroughs safer and more prosperous. You can join a meeting in person or via Zoom. Reinvention is the soul of New York City, and we can never be afraid to take on the status quo.

Upcoming Public Input Sessions Below :

Manhattan

Manhattan

When: Thursday, June 13, 5:00 PM

Where: New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Virtual location: A Zoom meeting link is also posted at nyc.gov/charter

Bronx

Bronx

Public Hearing on Government and Election Reform

When: Monday, June 17th , 5:00 PM

Where: NYC Health + Hospital- Lincoln, 234 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Virtual location: A Zoom meeting link is also posted at nyc.gov/charter

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Public Hearing on Public Safety Forum

When: Thursday, June 20th, 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Where: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Virtual Location: A Zoom link is posted to nyc.gov/charter

Don’t miss your chance to VOTE NOW and choose projects to help your community!

You don’t have to be a citizen, 18 years old, or registered to have a say on how millions of dollars will be spent in your borough.

If you are 11 years or older and live in New York City – you can VOTE in the People’s Money! Do you want an art, mental health, or college and career readiness program in your community? Tell us by casting your vote!

Thousands of New Yorkers just like you are making their voices heard by choosing projects that matter to them. Don’t let someone else decide for YOU!

You can vote online at on.nyc.gov/pb! It’s very easy! Just enter your zip code to find the right ballot for your borough & get started.

To vote in person, find a site at https://www.participate.nyc.gov/

Don’t miss your opportunity to make a difference and make your voice heard! Please visit on.nyc.gov/pb and choose your favorite projects today! Voting ends on June 12.

The People’s Money has quick results because projects get implemented in just one year!

Follow the NYC Civic Engagement Commission on social media and learn more about the CEC: https://linktr.ee/NYCCEC

Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Dining Out NYC Unit is inviting you to join a virtual presentation and Q&A webinar to learn and ask questions about the outdoor dining program.

Zoom webinar details.

When: Jun 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Topic: Dining Out NYC Virtual Presentation and Q&A
Registration Required:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u8k8nEjJScm837Ud8ayNXQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing webinar information.

We want to hear from you!

NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and the Dining Out NYC Unit are eager to hear from food service establishment owners. Help shape the future of outdoor dining in NYC by taking a few minutes to let us know how we're doing.

Reminder:

Food service establishments (FSEs) currently participating in the outdoor dining temporary program must apply to the Dining Out NYC program by August 3rd, 2024, to continue operating their current temporary outdoor dining setup. If by August 3rd, an FSE has not submitted a Dining Out NYC application, they must remove their current temporary outdoor dining setup at their sole cost and expense.

If an FSE operating a current temporary outdoor dining setup submits an application to the Dining Out NYC program by August 3rd, they will need to bring their setup into compliance with the Dining Out NYC program design requirements by the earlier of: (i) 30 days after DOT approves the Dining Out NYC application; or (ii) November 1st, 2024.

In case you missed it:

Mayor’s Office of #AnimalWelfare presented a Mayoral proclamation for “Petco Love Adoption Day” at the @petcolove Birthday Block Party and Adoption Event last week in Union Square, where many cats and dogs found new homes. Congrats & thanks to all who adopted! 🐱💜🐶🩶 pic.twitter.com/YNwfVXwBya

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) June 10, 2024

Happy #Pride Brooklyn!!! In NYC, we celebrate the #LGBTQ community loud and proud citywide, borough-by-borough, block-by-block, day and night with #BrooklynPride - the city’s only twilight Pride parade!!! 🎉 🏳️‍⚧️ 🗽 🦄 pic.twitter.com/CTVpWjohlI

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) June 9, 2024

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Mayor Adams Celebrates New Age Of Economic Opportunity For NYC With Passage Of “City Of Yes” Proposal

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick celebrated the New York City Council’s approval of “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity,” a set of citywide zoning changes the Adams administration introduced that will further fuel New York City’s economic recovery and pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for New York businesses.

Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban Announce Enhanced Summer Enforcement Efforts to Remove Illegal Mopeds and Scooters From City Streets

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban announced the NYPD’s enhanced summer enforcement strategy to help remove illegal motorized scooters, mopeds, bikes, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and other unregistered vehicles from city streets as warmer weather months typically see an uptick in crime patterns involving these illegal vehicles.

Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Announce Investment in School Budget Allocations and Programming for Young People

Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard were joined by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to announce several investments towards the city’s budget to further support young people and families. These investments are possible because of the administration’s strong fiscal management and better-than-expected revenues, and include $32 million to protect programming that was previously funded with temporary stimulus dollars and $20 million to extend the city’s popular Summer Rising hours.

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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