Dear Fellow New Yorker, We hope you had a joyous Easter and Passover holiday.
We mourn with billions around the world the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning. His decades of spreading peace and love will forever be remembered. All flags on city buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pope.
This past week, Mayor Adams signed legislation to "Get Sheds Down." This historic legislation, which aims to remove unsightly scaffolding across the five boroughs, gives the Department of Buildings new tools to remove unnecessary scaffolding, create more appealing designs for sheds that are still needed, and make our sidewalks prettier and safer.
NYC's Immigrant Heritage Week 2025 was launched last week, and kicks off the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs' three-month celebration of immigrant heritage 2025. This year's theme celebrates "NYC: Built by Generations of Immigrants." For more information visit here.
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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Apply for NYC Service Volunteer and Resident Engagement Opportunities Love Your Block Grant
Love Your Block (LYB) provides resident-led groups in high need neighborhoods from across the city funding for specific community revitalization activities through mini-grants. LYB recipients can expect to receive comprehensive support from NYC Service in the form of a grant of up to $3,000, connections to city agencies, capacity building resources, and more. Applications are due April 28! Learn more and apply here
NYC Civic Impact Funding
NYC Civic Impact Funding (CIF) funds nonprofit and community-based organizations up to $10,000 to engage volunteers and strategically scale services to residents in neighborhoods with high levels of health and socioeconomic disparities, based on Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) criteria.
CIF supports organizations addressing critical issues such as food insecurity, environmental hazards, maternal mortality, mental health, homelessness, and other public health challenges—prioritizing equity and justice in all efforts. Applications are due April 28 at 5 PM! Learn more and appl here
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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 Wednesday, April 23 at 5pm in Manhattan (see flyer below). For additional hearing dates and more information, visit nyc.gov/charter.
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NYC Cultural Affairs Cultural Development Fund Application
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has launched the Fiscal Year 2026 Cultural Development Fund (CDF) application for New York City not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations. The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) is DCLA’s competitive, peer-evaluated grant process that supports a broad, multidisciplinary group of diverse non-profit organizations for their cultural services to city residents. Potential applicants are encouraged to register for a CDF webinar for more information about the application process. More information, including eligibility criteria and the webinar schedule, is available at nyc.gov/CDFapply.
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NYC Homeowners: How to Avoid a Lien Sale
Thousands of NYC homeowners are at risk of a lien sale due to unpaid property taxes, water
and sewer charges, or other property-related fees. Fortunately, there are options available to
help protect your home. Eligible homeowners can apply for property tax exemptions or set up
payment plans to manage outstanding balances.
To avoid a lien sale, homeowners must take action by May 19.
Visit nyc.gov/liensale for more information, or call 311 for assistance |
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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.
Classes for Homeowners: April 22 at 12pm - Owning a Home in NYC – REGISTER HERE
April 24 at 6pm – Energy Efficiency and Solar Power for Homeowners – REGISTER HERE
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Highlights From the City Hall Press Office: |
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Mayor Adams Makes Historic $167 Million Long-Term Commitment to Fund Critical Early Childhood Education Programming
Mayor Eric Adams announced new investments in his upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget totaling $167 million to support young children and their families and strengthen funding to preserve and protect critical early childhood education programing benefiting the most vulnerable children across the five boroughs. These investments include committing — for the first time — to annual funding for a citywide 3-K expansion and for pre-K students with disabilities to ensure continuity. Additionally, New York City Public Schools will be conducting a strategic realignment of the federally funded Head Start program to expand Early Head Start for younger children.
Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion Announce Tentative Contract Agreement With Sergeants Benevolent Association
Mayor Eric Adams and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion announced a tentative five-year unit agreement with the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), covering approximately 4,400 New York City Police Department (NYPD) sergeants. The SBA was part of the Uniformed Officers Coalition — a coalition of uniformed unions representing more than 32,000 employees — which reached a contract agreement with the city in June 2023. Pursuant to that agreement, each union would bargain separately on issues unique to their union, and today’s announcement fulfills that commitment.
Mayor Adams Marks Citywide Day of Mourning One Week After Jet Set Nightclub Tragedy by Announcing City Hall to Be Lit in Dominican Colors Tonight
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that City Hall will be lit in the Dominican colors — red, white, and blue — tonight to mark a citywide day of mourning, following the devastating nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic one week ago. The collapse has already claimed the lives of at least 226 individuals and left more than 150 more injured.
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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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