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Honoring LGBTQ+ History Month: Pride, Service, and the Power of Inclusion

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by reading the inspiring stories of LGBTQ+ staff at the Public Engagement Unit (PEU). Learn how their identity and the history of the movement drive their commitment to inclusion, empathy, and providing critical resources to all New Yorkers.

Read Elise and Nishant's story

Blue graphic with spotlights shining in the lower corners. Graphic reads, P E U Who! Staff Spotlight and has two photos in a circle. One is Elise Reynolds, a blond woman in a jacket smiling outside, and the other is Nishant Makhija, a South Asian man wearing glasses and a hoodie smiling outside of the Stonewall Inn.

Staying Home with Rent Freeze: How PEU Helps New Yorkers with Disabilities Stay Housed

Learn how the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) helps New Yorkers with disabilities and seniors on fixed incomes secure housing stability through the Rent Freeze Program (SCRIE/DRIE).

Read Vinny's story

Graphic with blue background and spotlights in the bottom corner reads, "P E U client spotlight." An image of a smiling man outside of his house is in a circle on the graphic. He is an older man wearing a burgundy t shirt.

Jill Wynn: Nearly 40 Years in Her Neighborhood, Thanks to Rent Freeze

As part of PEU’s ongoing photo series celebrating older adults who make New York City what it is, we’re sharing Jill’s story.

Read more about Jill's story

Photo of a woman in her 60s named Jill Wynn standing with her arms crossed in her home, looking into the camera. She is wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with jewelry and has short white hair.

Famina Perez: A Lifeline for New Yorkers Facing Housing Insecurity

Famina Perez, a born-and-raised New Yorker, is a dedicated lifeline for residents facing housing insecurity. Working with the NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit's Tenant Support Unit, she brings her community-first mindset, passion, and personal commitment to help prevent evictions, connect vulnerable tenants with critical resources, and make a profound, positive impact on lives across the five boroughs.

Read more about Famina's story

Blue graphic image reads 'P E U who! Staff Spotlight, Famina Perez,' with an orange circle and image of Famina looking over her shoulder with arms crossed and smiling. Two spotlights are shining in the bottom corners of the graphic.