Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 09.12.22

Dear New Yorker,

City Hall and the David Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building were both lit blue to mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Mayor Adams ordered all flags on city buildings, as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs, to continue to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11th. We will never forget and we remember those who showed the world the courage and resiliency of New York City.

Last week, CAU hosted a community conversation on public safety in NYPD Patrol Borough Queens South in Rochdale Village. Mayor Adams engaged in a Q&A to understand some of the local public safety issues that concern New Yorkers in Southeast Queens. We appreciate the opportunity to work together with community-based organizations, houses of worship, cure violence organizations, and the NYPD to improve public safety.

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

Key Updates:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Here’s what you need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Waiver: it’s available to anyone who works in the government or nonprofit sectors. If you have worked for 10 years, you are eligible to have your federal loans fully forgiven. If you are a borrower with fewer than 10 years, there are still certain steps you must take right now.

The program is temporary and only lasts until October 31, 2022. Register here for a PSLF webinar on Wednesday, September 14th, 12 pmy.

Ferry changes are here:

Ferry changes are here: Ticket prices for the @NYCferry are now $4 per trip. If you're a frequent rider, you can still pay the old rate by purchasing a 10-trip bundle for $27.50. This is all part of our "NYC Ferry Forward" plan. Learn more here: https://ferry.nyc/blog/fall-2022-service-changes/

My Pet's Emergency Plan

National Preparedness Month highlights the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. Join

@nycemergencymgt for the Pet and Service Animal Preparedness Fair on September 15 in Manhattan's Union Square from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

African Heritage Celebration and Festival

Please RSVP at bit.ly/africancelebration

To request an assistive listening device, interpretation, or another accommodation, please email Christelle Onwu at conwu@cchr.nyc.gov by September 12

Do you know an impactful advocate for survivors of gender-based violence in NYC?

We, at ENDGBV, think it’s important to recognize and uplift the boundless heroic efforts of advocates working on behalf of NYC survivors of gender-based violence with our annual Advocates of NYC ceremony. Advocates honored in the past are a diverse group. Honorees have provided case management, mental health services, civil legal services, or job readiness training. Others lead healthy relationship workshops or educate communities and raise awareness through the performing arts, while others push for systemic change and equity in the field of gender-based violence. Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on behalf of survivors?

Nominate them to be a 2022 Advocate of NYC today!

You can submit your nomination for individuals and/or teams by COB on Friday, September 30, 2022 by sending us an email at general@endgbv.nyc.gov. Remember to include this information about your nominee(s):

Their full name(s)
Their organization or affiliation
An email address where they can be reached; and
A brief description of why they should be honored as a 2022 Advocate of NYC.

We thank you for helping us honor NYC advocates!

In case you missed it:

Thank you @NYPDstatenIslnd! Tonight we are having a Community Conversation on Public Safety at @JCCstatenisland! pic.twitter.com/oMeJOfplNC

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) August 24, 2022

.@mayorsCAU #Brooklyn Borough Director attended the Woodhull Hospital Book Bag Giveaway! 🎒🍎✏️ pic.twitter.com/OJDq4J6OdH

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) August 26, 2022

The Office of Faith-Based & Community Partnership & @bkbpreynoso hosted the weekly J’ouvert community conversation. #CityOfFaith #WeAreJouvert pic.twitter.com/3hgYikLqym

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) August 24, 2022

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Ghost Gun Retailer Stopped from Selling Kits: Mayor Adams announced that another online ghost gun retailer, Salvo Technologies, has stopped illegally selling and delivering gun components – used to assemble illegal and untraceable firearms – to New York City residents. The agreement with Salvo Technologies – doing business as 80P Builder (based in Largo, Florida) – is the third agreement the city has reached with online ghost gun retailers since last month, following a lawsuit filed against five companies in June 2022.

New COVID-19 Vaccines Available: Mayor Adams announced distribution plans for the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters –Pfizer (12+) and Moderna (18+)– through NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, community-based health care providers, and pharmacies, in addition to being available through the at-home vaccination program for homebound and/or elderly New Yorkers. The updated boosters are more effective at protecting against the latest variants and are recommended for all New Yorkers ages 12-and up, whose last COVID-19 vaccination was more than two months ago. New Yorkers can check with their providers to see if they are offering updated boosters or search NYC Vaccine Finder online for locations offering booster shots.

Update on NYCHA Jacob Riis Houses: Mayor Adams released a statement after test results came in clearing the water for drinking at the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reviewed the final test results for contaminants and found the water to be well within EPA drinking water quality standards. We can confidently say the water at Riis Houses is and has been free of any discernible amount of arsenic since the initial tests were initiated in August and meets EPA standards. All test results related to claims of arsenic in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses can be found online.

Additional Resources:

Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.

NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.

Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.

Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday 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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