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In recognition of 25 years of the Crime Stoppers program in New York
City, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly thanked New Yorkers for
their part in making neighborhoods safer. Since the launch of Crime
Stoppers on August 15, 1983, anonymous callers to 1-800-577-TIPS
have assisted the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in solving
more than 2,500 violent crimes, including over 1,000 homicides.
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At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations
in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch
to 100% digital broadcasting. If you have an analog TV, unless
you hook up a converter box it will no longer work as of February
17, 2009.
Learn
more about converting and find out how to get a convertor box coupon
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To make checking your blood pressure easier and more accessible,
the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is teaming
up with pharmacies in East and Central Harlem, the South Bronx,
and North and Central Brooklyn to provide blood pressure monitoring
machines at no cost.
Learn
more
Find
a pharmacy (in PDF)
Learn
how to control your blood pressure
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) held its Seventh Annual
Kids Walk at Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island on August 19th to
emphasize the importance of exercise in the fight against obesity.
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more
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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the
Department of Buildings (DOB) provides a strong foundation on which
to build your career. The DOB's inspectors, engineers, architects,
and experts are passionate about buildings and dedicated to ensuring
the safe and lawful use of all of New York City's 950,000 buildings.
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more
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You
Can View City Council Meetings Online
Get a
front row seat to the inner workings of New York City's government.
Online, via a live stream, you
can view shows including Council
51, Access
Mayor, and more.
You
Can Access the Laws of the City of New York Online
The City has launched a new Web site granting
public online
access to the New York City Charter and Administrative Code and the
Rules of the City of New York.
You
Can Search for Vendors & Lobbyists
You can search for information on vendors and
Lobbyists that do business with the City of New York via the Doing
Business Portal.
You
Can Purchase Historical Photos Online
Between 1939 and 1941, the City photographed
every house and building in the five Boroughs. These unique images are
now available
for purchase.
You Can Join the Police Auxiliary
The Auxiliary Police are civic-minded individuals
who volunteer
to assist their local Police Precincts, Housing Police Service Area,
and Transit Borough Queens by performing uniformed patrol in their communities.
You
Can Tour Historic Government Buildings
The Art Commission of the City of New York offers
public
tours of City Hall, Tweed Courthouse, and Gracie Mansion, landmarks
of New York’s history and architecture.
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