New Yorkers, hello from City Hall!
Every day, everywhere, we continue to deliver for you. Our 300,000-plus-person team works day and night to ensure that the “City That Never Sleeps” stays safe, gets even more affordable, and remains the best place to raise your family, with our efforts like… |
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- Getting crime down across the city – America’s safest big city continues to get even safer. Crime continues to drop by double digits across the five boroughs, both above and below ground, but to make our city even safer and continue the third month of double-digit declines in crime, we need 8.5 million New Yorkers to act as our force multipliers. Remember: if you see something, say something. Call 911 if you witness a crime or someone in danger. That’s how we keep each other safe and help crime continue to drop.
- Advocating to abolish New Yorkers’ income tax – Alongside our state partners, labor unions, and nonprofits, we’re continuing to fight to eliminate personal income taxes for 429,600 New Yorkers and reduce taxes for another 152,000! See if you're eligible for our “Axe the Tax for the Working-Class” proposal.
- Expanding FREE swim lesson access for kids – The city is investing another $5.5 million to help nearly 18,000 young New Yorkers learn how to swim for free! This initiative is run by NYC Parks, and it targets underserved communities to reach young New Yorkers of all backgrounds and help our city’s working-class families save over $1.3 million on swim lessons. Check out all of NYC Parks’ swim programs here, including school holiday week programs!
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- Your taxes are due in under three weeks! If you haven’t filed your 2024 income taxes yet, take advantage of our free tax prep services for New Yorkers who made $65,000 or less as individuals or families who earned $93,000 or less in 2024. Our expert tax preparers will help you get the full refund you deserve.
- The Summer Rising application CLOSES tomorrow, March 28. Our popular free summer program brings enrichment, field trips, and summer fun to young New Yorkers in grades K-8 during the months of July and August. Apply now here!
- More than 500 precious pets are looking for fur-ever homes in NYC! The Animal Care Centers of NYC are calling on loving New Yorkers to make life less ruff for the adorable animals in the shelter and adopt them. Learn more about the adoption process and get started now.
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Before you go, did you know… |
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...the NYC Department of Buildings inspects the rides on Coney Island before the season begins? Every year, their “Elevator Unit” makes sure the century-old amusement park’s 50+ rides, inflatables, and elevators are safe for visitors. They inspect every component of a ride, big and small, such as the seatbelts and motors. The inspection process can sometimes take days depending on the ride!
Coney Island’s attractions open up again on April 13. Here’s how to make the most of a day on Coney Island!
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Here’s to another week of enjoying our time in the greatest city in the world, New Yorkers! With baseball season starting today, it’s truly starting to feel like spring. Not only is this year’s regular season alone expected to generate $900 MILLION in economic impact for our city, but there’s nothing like a ball game with friends and family on a sunny summer day up in the Bronx or out in Queens.
Talk soon, Your team at City Hall
P.S. Have a question, comment, or request? Contact 311 or our office here. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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