Dear Fellow New Yorker,

We hope you had a Happy Presidents Day! 

We continue to work to make this city the best place to raise a family. This past week, Mayor Adams announced back-to-back record-breaking calendar years producing housing for some of our most vulnerable New Yorkers. That's thousands of homes for the formerly homeless to find stability, for our seniors to live out their Golden Years in peace, and supportive housing to keep families out of shelters.

As a reminder, with the cold weather here, be careful when using a space heater! Keep space heaters 3 feet away from bedding and curtains, and never plug them into extension cords. For more safety tips, visit fdnysmart.org. Additionally, Code Blue procedures are in effect. If you see a homeless person outside in these frigid temperatures, please call 311 to request assistance. 

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

NYC Charter Revision Commission Public Input Sessions

The New York City Charter Revision Commission (CRC) wants to hear from New Yorkers! The CRC is empowered to review the City Charter to ensure that City government is as responsive and effective as possible, with a focus on the housing crisis. The CRC is holding a series of public hearings across the five boroughs, including on February 24 at 5pm in Queens (30-30 Thomson Ave) and March 4 in the Bronx (441 E Fordham Rd). For additional hearing dates and more information, visit nyc.gov/charter.

Monday, February 24, 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

30-30 Thomson Avenue (enter on 30th Place) 

Queens, NY 11101 

NYC Department of Design and Construction 

1st Floor Multipurpose Room 

For more information about the Charter Revision Commissions, and to join the meetings at the Zoom link posted, please visit www.nyc.gov/charter. 

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) applications are now open:

https://application.nycsyep.com/.

New York City youth between the ages of 14-24 are encouraged to apply. The program connects participants with career exploration opportunities & paid work experience during the summer.

The deadline to submit SYEP applications is February 28, 2025. Please share with your networks & feel free to incorporate this info in your community talking points.

File Your Taxes with NYC Free Tax Prep

Tax Season is easy with NYC’s FREE tax prep! If you earned $65,000 or less as an individual or $93,000 or less as a family, let our expert tax preparers lend you a hand. We have in-person and virtual options!

Get your taxes done now by calling 311 or visit: http://nyc.gov/taxprep

 HPD Invites You to Join Housing Information Classes-- Now with Translation! 
Look no further for your NYC housing answers. For upcoming classes, visit the HPD Housing Information Classes page.

Learn from experts about all the housing resources you can access for free. From pest removal to responding to violations to navigating Housing Court. Our classes are taught by the housing experts that renters and homeowners need to work with.   

General NYC Housing Classes:  
February 19 at 6pm – Financial Empowerment to Access Housing – REGISTER HERE
February 20 at 12pm – Housing Court: What to Expect – REGISTER HERE
February 24 at 6pm – Housing Court: What to Expect - REGISTER HERE
February 27 at 12pm - Pests: Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, and Roaches Using Integrated Pest Management - REGISTER HERE

In case you missed it:

Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:

Mayor Adams, DCLA Commissioner Cumbo Award Nearly $60 Million to Over 1,000 Nonprofits Through Cultural Development Fund, Largest Fund Investment in City History

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced a record $59.3 million in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants to 1,078 cultural organizations across the five boroughs. The funding — which is awarded annually by DCLA using a competitive, peer-evaluated grant process — includes $51.9 million from the New York City Mayor’s Office and $7.4 million from members of the New York City Council. The Adams administration previously broke the record for the largest-ever city investment through the CDF in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. 

Mayor Adams Announces Closure of Six More Emergency Asylum Seeker Sites, end of Tent-Based Sheltering Sites With Closure of Creedmoor Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center

Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will soon close six additional emergency sites dedicated to sheltering and caring for asylum seekers– including the Creedmoor Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center, the last of the city's large tent-based emergency response shelters. The closure of the final tent-based migrant shelter marks a powerful milestone in the nearly three years New York City has responded to the asylum seeker humanitarian crisis.

Mayor Adams Announces City Health Department Precautions After Birds Test Positive for Bird flu

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse announced additional steps New York City is taking — out of an abundance of caution — after birds in the city tested positive for H5N1, a type of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. Multiple birds have tested positive for H5N1 in New York City at parks and zoos in addition to the positive cases at live bird markets last week. The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation is testing dead birds found in public parks for the virus.

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.

Money in Your Pocket: Connect with 70+ Programs and Save Money in New York City.

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