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Updates and Important Information · As of 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 5th, there have been 807,622 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York City, with 285,659 confirmed cases in...
Independent Redistricting Commission of NYS Announcement
The IRC is a ten-member body created by the voters of New York State to fairly and equitably redraw Congressional and State Legislature lines. Public participation in drawing these districts is critical...
DSNY Service Update – Special Waste 7/10/21
Special Waste Drop-Off Sites Set to Reopen Saturday, July 10, 2021 Sites, Located in Each Borough, Provide Residents a Place to Properly Dispose of Potentially Harmful Household Items The New York City...
Heatwave Update: Brooklyn CB5 Summer 2021 Cooling Centers
BROOKLYN CB5 Summer 2021 Cooling Centers The following locations are the cooling centers that have been activated in the confines of the Brooklyn CB5 district throughout this heatwave. Please see below...
Borough President Update – 6/3/21
Updates and Important Information · As of 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 3rd, there have been 783,210 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York City, with 274,991 confirmed cases in Brooklyn. There...
NYPD Community Center (127 Pennsylvania Avenue) Vaccination Update
As of June 4th, the NYPD Medical Division will be ending its administration of the Covid-19 vaccine at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue. However, vaccines will still be available through NYC Health and...
New York City Section 8 Voucher Waitlist Opens
New York City Section 8 Voucher Waitlist Opens May 17 – May 28 Section 8 Vouchers provide a subsidy to help low-income renters afford safe, decent housing. How the lottery works Applicants must...
Clean Soil Available for Community Gardens in CB5
Residents of Community Board 5 who need clean soil for a community garden can obtain it at no cost from the City stockpile at 830 Forbell Street, Brooklyn. The stockpile, run by the Mayor’s Office of...
NYC Small Business Services Updates 5/6/21
Dear small business community, Each May we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and the ways in which our AAPI New Yorkers are essential to our city, making us all stronger....
NYC Small Business Services Updates
To our small business partners, Yesterday the State announced additional restrictions are being lifted in the coming weeks. Seating allowed at bars in New York City beginning May 3, consistent...
GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE VACCINATION PROGRAM
For Immediate Release: 3/30/2021 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE VACCINATION PROGRAM 172,128 Doses Administered Across New York State in the Last...