• Expanding access to public restrooms – We launched our “Ur In” Luck initiative to help New Yorkers locate and use our city’s nearly 1,000 public restrooms. Not only did we build an interactive Google Maps layer to help you find the nearest public restroom, but we’re also building 46 new restrooms and renovating 36 existing ones to improve accessibility and energy efficiency.

• Making summer streets safer for all – We announced enhanced efforts to get illegal mopeds and scooters off our city streets as the weather heats up and use of these vehicles becomes more common. These vehicles endanger pedestrians when driven recklessly, and we’ve seen an exponential uptick in criminals riding them to quickly steal property from New Yorkers. No one is above the law, and people riding an illegal vehicle will face the consequences.

• Investing in our children’s future – We’re supporting our young people by investing critical city dollars in programs that promote computer science, civics, restorative justice, and Summer Rising. With the $127 million in investments we announced this week, we will protect long-term programs that had previously only been funded with temporary stimulus dollars and give our young people a chance to learn and grow.

↳ Don't forget:

↳ Four things to know this week:

1. Our newly-appointed Charter Review Commission is hosting Public Input Sessions to get your thoughts on the future of our City Charter. A historic commission convened to evaluate how we can make our city safer and our government more responsive, transparent, and efficient, they’re incorporating New Yorkers’ feedback into their upcoming proposals. Find a session near you, and check back regularly for updates.

2. This summer, we’re helping New Yorkers beat the heat by proactively preparing for the days it’s too hot out by opening 24/7 air-conditioned places to go, increased heat education, and “cool kits” for our most vulnerable New Yorkers. You can always reference our comprehensive “Beat the Heat” guide to stay safe and stay healthy on our hottest days. 

3. Lincoln Center’s free Summer for the City series starts next week. All summer long, they’re putting on 200+ performances, immersive experiences, and events that are no-cost or choose-what-you-pay. Check out the full calendar here. 

4. You can see free outdoor movies in our parks and on our beaches across all five boroughs through Paramount+ Movie Nights and NYC Parks’ “Movies Under the Stars” series this summer. Whether you want to see The Warriors on the Coney Island beach or the newest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the Bronx, there are nearly 200 screenings with something for everyone.

↳ FREE events this weekend:

...a trio of rare bears were born in Queens? The Queens Zoo recently welcomed three baby Andean bears, which typically are only born one or two at a time. Classified as a “vulnerable” species, fewer than 18,000 Andean bears are currently in the wild. In North America, we only have 33 of these bears. Breeding programs, like the one at the Queens Zoo, are in place to support this crucial population. 

Now that our city’s three new cubs are ready to meet you (from a safe distance), plan your trip to the Queens Zoo today.

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