Dear New Yorker,
CAU was on Staten Island this past week to host the fourth Mayoral Community Conversation on Public Safety. Mayor Adams participated in a Q&A with community members to discuss public safety concerns and strategize on how we could begin to partner to resolve these issues. We look forward to continuing this dialogue citywide!
In honor of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Mayor Adams raised the Ukrainian flag at Bowling Green. Over 150,000 residents of Ukrainian ancestry live in New York City and our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people as they continue the fight to defend their sovereignty.
City beaches and pools are still open but make sure to enjoy them before they close on September 11!
For the latest updates, please follow CAU on Twitter and Facebook, and be sure to check out the Mayor’s ‘Week In Review’ video below!
All the best,
Fred Kreizman
Commissioner, Community Affairs Unit
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J’Ouvert 2022
“Rejuvenate; Breaking the Chain and Embracing the Movement”
September 5th 6: 00am – 11:00am, Brooklyn NY
For more information on this year’s J’Overt Celebration, including route and other festivities, please see the website below from J’Ouvert City International: https://www.facebook.com/Jouvertcity.
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Back to School 2022-23
On September 8, 2022, we will welcome students back to New York City public schools for the first day of the 2022-23 school year. We are so excited to begin this journey together. Over the course of the next year, we look forward to helping our City’s children learn and grow, academically and socially. The first step is ensuring that students and families have the tools they need for a strong start and continued success this school year.
Check out our Back to School Checklist for helpful tips on preparing your child for a great start to the new year!
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Did you hear?
New Yorkers can now apply for the state's first cannabis retail dispensary licenses! These licenses will be prioritized for New Yorkers most harmed by cannabis prohibition.
@NYC_SBS
has all the resources to help you apply: http://nyc.gov/cannabis
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Highlights From the City Hall Press Office:
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Mayor Celebrated Opening of I.S. 419 Tommie Agee School: Mayor Adams and members of the World Series Champion 1969 “Amazin” Mets joined the family of legendary Mets outfielder Tommie Agee to celebrate the opening of the Tommie L. Agee Educational Campus, I.S. 419 in East Elmhurst, Queens. Agee, who died in 2001, spent five seasons playing centerfield for the New York Mets, from 1968 to 1972. Regarded as one of the club’s all-time best centerfielders, Agee helped the Mets win their first World Series at nearby Shea Stadium in 1969.
Legislation Signed to Provide Property Tax Rebate: Mayor Adams signed legislation to provide a one-time property tax rebate of up to $150 to hundreds of thousands of eligible New York homeowners. To be eligible for the rebate, the property must be a one, two or three family residence or a dwelling unit in a cooperative or condominium; and the property must be the primary residence of the owner. In addition, the annual income of all the owners of the property must have been less than or equal to $250,000 in tax year 2020. Checks will be issued by the DOF to eligible homeowners.
New Initiative to Equitably Grow NYC Cannabis Industry: Mayor Adams and SBS Commissioner Kim announced the launch of Cannabis NYC, a first-of-its-kind initiative and suite of services to support the equitable growth of the cannabis industry in New York City. The first phase of Cannabis NYC will focus on ensuring that justice involved New Yorkers are able to apply for and secure retail licenses from the state. As legal cannabis businesses open their doors in the coming years, the initiative will expand to include a broad suite of business and technical support services tailored to the industry, as well as networking opportunities and efforts to establish Cannabis NYC as a global brand.
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Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.
NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.
Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.
Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.
311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.
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