New Yorkers, hello from City Hall!
Every day, everywhere, we continue to deliver for you. Thanks to the tireless efforts of over 300,000 public servants, we’re making sure that the “City That Never Sleeps” is safer, more affordable, and the best place to raise a family. This week, we doubled down on our efforts to improve quality of life and get New Yorkers living with severe mental illness or suffering from drug addiction the help they need. Through our “End the Culture of Anything Goes” campaign, we took action to:
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- Connect homeless New Yorkers with housing – We've made significant progress getting thousands of homeless New Yorkers off our streets and subways, into permanent housing, and on paths to brighter futures. Our administration wouldn't allow a culture of "anything goes" to continue on our streets. Instead, we're getting people the help they need and making key investments to humanely address the health crises playing out on city streets.
- Support New Yorkers with substance use disorder – We introduced a proposal for the upcoming state legislative session that would give clinical professionals the tools they need to bring someone to a hospital and allow a judge to mandate treatment if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others due to substance use disorder. This would put us in line with 37 other states and continue our work to support our fellow New Yorkers in clear need of help.
- Expand the city’s network of “clubhouses” – New Yorkers with serious mental illness deserve real, lasting care to help them thrive, so we announced 13 new "clubhouses" across the five boroughs where adults with serious mental illness can find community, treatment, and support. The $30 million investment expands on the success of the clubhouse model and furthers our dedication to improving public safety and quality of life by taking care of New Yorkers in need.
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↳ Three things to know this week: |
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- We’re helping millions of New Yorkers navigate programs to lower monthly student loan payments and lower college tuition costs so they can keep $1 BILLION in their pockets. Our new “Save On College” hub provides FREE tools to help New Yorkers connect to student loan reduction programs, scholarship and grant opportunities, tuition savings programs, and more. Learn more and get started now!
- Get ready to groove! Our final two FREE Rise Up NYC concerts are this weekend, August 16 and 17, in Queens. Catch incredible shows from Trey Songz, Wayne Wonder, and more. This concert series brings world-class performances from the artists you love right to your neighborhood for a night of fun, free, and safe entertainment.
- Free Summer Meals are available for all kids 18 years and younger through August 29! Enjoy free breakfasts and lunches at convenient locations around the five boroughs, such as schools, pools, and libraries. No paperwork required — just show up!
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Want a refresher on how we delivered for you last week? Watch our “Week In Review” video that recaps some of the major ways we “Got Stuff Done” for you in just under two minutes. |
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↳ FREE events this weekend: |
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Before you go, did you know… |
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...you can enjoy free live music and dancing in Times Square nearly every weekday this summer? The popular TSQ Live series brings performances and dance workshops to the “Crossroads of the World” on Tuesdays through Fridays. Through the end of September, be sure to check out one of their lively DJ sets, jazz shows, international music showcases, and more.
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