Preview - NYC Community Affairs Unit Update 09.26.22

Dear New Yorker,

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as they recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Mayor Adams has been on the ground, assessing the damages, and distributing resources to those affected. The City encourages people to make donations through trusted nonprofits. The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City has created a webpage, which directs those interested in donating to those affected by Hurricane Fiona to some trusted nonprofits. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Wishing the Jewish community a sweet and happy Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova!

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:

2022 'Broadway in the Boros' Lineup:

Broadway's coming right to your backyards in Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island this fall! #BwayInTheBoros are free, live, family-friendly performances from @MadeinNY. There's no business like showbiz, so what are you waiting for, NYC? Go see a show: http://nyc.gov/bwayinboros

Updated Booster Now Available

Hello New York City! Have you gotten the new COVID-19 booster yet? Updated boosters are available for New Yorkers 12 and older. Find a vaccination site: http://nyc.gov/vaccinefinder

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!

AmeriCorps Programs

Open positions to serve NYC communities fulltime at a nonprofit or City agency through an NYC Service’s AmeriCorps programs! Appy by September 30th to build meaningful experience in education, environmental stewardship, disaster services, or health. Member benefits include a monthly stipend, MetroCards, professional development trainings, and much more. Members serve from October 31st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023. See a full list of open AmeriCorps positions and apply at nyc.gov/servenyc.

Youth Leadership Council (YLC)

Youth 14-21 years old are invited to apply to a Youth Leadership Council (YLC) now! YLCs are after school opportunities for youth to collaborate and create community solutions through service. Encourage young people in your community to learn more and apply at this link: bit.ly/ylc-app-23.

Interested in your organization becoming an official Youth Leadership Council? Reach out to NYC Service at nycylc@cityhall.nyc.gov to learn more about adult trainings, recruitment support, and network of 115 organizations lifting up youth voice in NYC.

In case you missed it:

CAU Deputy Commissioner is proud to stand with the honorees of the Desfile Mariano as they celebrate their 25 year anniversary. pic.twitter.com/U6V3674F28

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

Commissioner @FKreizman joined Bristol Mayor @MarvinJRees, Žilina Dep. Mayor Barbora Birnerová, & @lacivilrights Director @JSilyan for the @Strong_Cities #UNGA77 side event focused on how local leaders build community trust and promote social cohesion. pic.twitter.com/nREUrCibKk

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) September 23, 2022

.@mayorsCAU #Brooklyn Borough Director organized a Resource & Career Fair with several community partners and city agencies. Thank you to Atlantic Terminal Mall for hosting us! We appreciate all of our partners who helped make this event a success! pic.twitter.com/idaIXyCSV1

— Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (@mayorsCAU) September 23, 2022

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

COVID-19 Booster Campaign Launched: Mayor Adams and DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan announced the launch of a citywide campaign to promote COVID-19 boosters this fall. With the recent rollout of bivalent booster shots by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the new campaign will encourage all eligible New Yorkers to get their booster shot for an added layer of protection for themselves and those around them. Mayor Adams also encouraged private businesses to put in place their own vaccine policies after making the private sector vaccine mandate optional. As New York City’s students head back to school, families are encouraged to ensure their children have their primary and, if eligible, booster shots after vaccines were made optional for students who participate in extracurricular activities.

Emergency Managers Deployed to Puerto Rico: Mayor Adams announced that a team of New York City employees will deploy to Puerto Rico and assist officials already there as they survey the damage caused by the hurricane. The team will join representatives from the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA), the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), and other emergency responders to assess damages to infrastructure and essential services caused by the heavy rains, floods, and wind. The team will include representatives from New York City Emergency Management, New York City Department of Buildings, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and the New York City Department of Design and Construction.

Emergency Response to Support Asylum Seekers: Mayor Adams announced the city will open Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers to support the hundreds of asylum seekers arriving in New York City each day from Texas and other border states. These humanitarian relief centers will provide assistance to newly arriving individuals and families and ensure they continue to be connected to the full range of services and supports they need. Humanitarian relief centers will become the first touch point for arriving asylum seekers, helping people by immediately offering shelter, food, medical care, case work services, and a range of settlement options including through connections to family and friends inside and outside of New York City.

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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