• Creating thousands of jobs and housing units – Our plan to create 10,000 jobs, develop approximately 7,000 housing units, invest in vibrant public spaces, and expand access to transit in the Bronx was just approved! Led by the Department of City Planning, this initiative will build a more affordable, equitable Bronx and say “yes” to more housing in our backyards, communities, and neighborhoods. 

• Connecting homeless New Yorkers to housing – We celebrated a major milestone for the Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP), a volunteer outreach initiative that advocates for and offers services to New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. So far, SHAP’s work is paying off, with nearly 50% of homeless individuals connecting with SHAP choosing to come off our streets and move into supportive housing.

• Taking down scaffolding – Through our “Get Sheds Down” program, we’ve already taken down 173 miles of unsightly scaffolding in the past year. This week, we partnered with Mastercard to show just how important this work is. The study found that scaffolding costs Manhattan businesses up to $9,500 each month, which is why we’ve taken steps to get these sheds down and are working with the City Council to bolster these efforts and keep our businesses booming.

↳ Three things to know this week:

1. We’re rolling out curbside composting in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island on October 6, and we’re giving away FREE brown compost bins to celebrate! Learn more about how it works and order your bin before the form closes on October 28. 

2. Broadway Week is coming back from September 3 through 15 with 2-for-1 ticket deals on some of Broadway’s most popular productions, such as Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Browse the lineup and get your discounted tickets now. 

3. You can get free one-on-one financial counseling through our NYC Financial Empowerment Centers. They can help you create a plan to reduce debt, navigate government resources, open a safe banking account, and so much more. Make an appointment online. 

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↳ FREE events this weekend:

...a floating pool is coming to the East River? Last week, we announced that Manhattan’s Pier 35 will host our highly-anticipated floating + POOL. As we continue to explore this innovative way to help more New Yorkers access and enjoy our pools, we’re going to start testing the + POOL’s filtration system this month with final testing taking place next summer. This exciting announcement builds on our recent $1 BILLION investment in NYC Parks’ 50+ free outdoor pools! 

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