Where we live matters: help shape NYC’s fair housing future! In 2025, the City is updating Where We Live NYC, a plan to fight housing discrimination, confront segregation, and advance opportunity for all. Your input is needed! This spring, join New Yorkers from across the city at public workshops–in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and online–to
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The Office of Civil Justice will hold its seventh annual public hearing on New York City’s Universal Access to Legal Services program, a key initiative that supports tenants facing eviction. Since its establishment under Local Law 136 of 2017, the Universal Access program has made New York the first U.S. city to guarantee legal support
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The City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold the following meetings: Public Meeting📅 October 21, 2024🕥 10:30 am📍 City Hall Chambers The October 21st meeting will feature a presentation on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal by the NYC Department of City Planning. Council Members will have the opportunity to ask
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The Office of Council Member Rita Joseph has announced a Community Workshop and Engagement Session on the design of the Flatbush African Burial Ground to be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM.
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The Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) has released a Service Needs Assessment survey to better understand the needs of older adults, so they can live the quality of life they deserve. The information collected will help improve services and enable better advocacy for the needs of older adults. This is a valuable opportunity for
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NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) launched a citywide Service Needs Assessment survey. The results will support NYC Aging and the members of the Cabinet for Older New Yorkers understand the current needs of older residents, see where gaps of service exist, and better advocate for their needs. This survey will help the city
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The City Planning Commission (CPC) will vote on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity today. This public meeting will be available on the CPC’s YouTube channel and starts at 11am. The Commission will hear a brief presentation on the proposal and recommended modifications, followed by a vote. If the CPC votes to approve the proposal,
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The NYC Commission on Human Rights is conducting a survey to explore New Yorkers’ experiences and perceptions of discrimination in everyday life. The “Understanding New Yorkers’ Experiences with Discrimination” survey, available in 10 languages, will be instrumental in addressing discrimination in NYC and could make a significant difference in our community. This comprehensive citywide survey
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On May 21st, 2024 Mayor Adams announced the formation of a Commission to review the entire city charter. This invitation is for all to attend and share any public testimony they wish to submit. The New York City Charter provides the structure of City government and key powers of City elected officials and agencies. The
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NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is bringing the City’s fair housing plan, Where We Live NYC, to neighborhood libraries across all five boroughs this summer of 2024. Throughout August and September, branches of the Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library will host sessions where residents can learn about their
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