Good evening New Yorkers,

I hope you and your family had a lovely Labor Day Weekend. It was wonderful meeting some of you at a community garden in the Bronx, at Uzbekistan’s Independence Day celebration, at the West Indian Day Parade, and everywhere in between in the greatest city in the world.

Here’s how we’ve been Getting Stuff Done for you:

We had one of our safest Labor Day Weekends on record. Despite bustling crowds at parades, an international tennis championship, and an electronic music festival, the NYPD reported major crime was down and attendees were safer than last year.
We decreased carbon emissions by 36% in our public hospitals by making healthy plant-powered meals the default option.
As we kick off a new school year, our Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has an excellent guide for school supply shopping to help you stay savvy and save money all year.
The New York Public Library is keeping up the celebration of Hip-Hop 50 with limited edition library cards and curated playlists, featuring an array of artists from Ms. Lauryn Hill to Mac Miller.

🍂 🍎 🗽 New month in New York 🗽 🍎 🍂

Fall is just around the corner, but summer isn’t over yet! Let’s finish out this superb summer strong as we start a spectacular September. Scroll below for what to know when kicking off the new month.

↳ Three initiatives to know:

Text me – Yes, NYC, really. Being a 21st century mayor means innovating in 21st century ways to reach New Yorkers where they are. I want to keep you in the know about important NYC updates, while also hearing from you about what’s on your mind. Learn more here, and text me at (917) 909-2288.
Investing in cultural institutions – Our NYC Department of Cultural Affairs announced a major $8.5 million investment in the Queens Museum. Now, they’re able to build a 15,000-square-foot family-focused children’s area dedicated to art and culture.
Bringing public art to NYCHA – Mott Haven’s Patterson Houses unveiled a mural celebrating notable former residents. Part of a program empowering residents to design their public spaces, the project brought together artists and residents of all ages to paint the mural.

↳ FREE events this weekend:

Bronx: Watch Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 under the stars
Brooklyn: Attend a beginners’ fishing workshop
Manhattan: Listen to a genre-bending Istanbul artist’s U.S. debut show
Queens: Participate in a community weaving project
Staten Island: See a screening of West Side Story

☞ Of note: It's Broadway Week! Through 9/17, get Broadway tickets at a special 2-for-1 price. Participating productions include Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King!

Before you go, did you know…

...you can see the stars for free through NYC Parks’ astronomy programs? Take inspiration from the 82-year-old Brooklynite who went viral online for sharing his telescope with his neighbors and helping them get a glimpse of Saturn and a blue moon. While NYC’s dazzling city lights hold so much beauty, there’s something special about gazing into the galaxy with your community.

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Have a great rest of your week, New York. Don’t forget our 14 miles of beaches are still open through 9/10! If you’re looking for a place to cool off or soak up the sun (with sunscreen, of course!), be sure to hit the sand one more time this season.

Your Mayor,

Eric

Text me: (917) 909-2288

P.S. Have a question, comment, or request? Contact my office here. I look forward to hearing from you.