Black unemployment its lowest rate in five years — and we’re just getting started.

We’re building on this with a new multimedia campaign called “Run This Town” to connect New Yorkers with well-paying jobs. Here’s what to know:

silive.com/news/2024/04/b…

Our City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Plan is going to help us #GetStuffBuilt AND #GetStuffDone .

The idea here is to reform our zoning laws so we can build a little more housing in *every* neighborhood.

Take a look at our plans: nyc.gov/site/planning/…

We're teaming up with Tony Hawk and his organization The Skatepark Project to make New York City THE Skateboarding Capital of the East Coast.

The skateparks are coming to Brooklyn and the Bronx and will also double as recreation areas for New Yorkers.

Learn more: archpaper.com/2024/01/tony-h…

How would you spend #ThePeoplesMoney to address needs in your community? @nyccec wants you to vote on #ThePeoplesMoney 💰! Vote for your favorite projects: on.nyc.gov/pb

Hate has no place in our city, especially in our schools.

As part of an effort to root out hate and bigotry before they take hold in our youth, NYC Public Schools will be rolling out new curriculum that promotes inclusion and tolerance.

Details here: silive.com/education/2024…

Did you know we're rolling out climate education to our schools?

By encouraging sustainable behaviors at a young age, we can ensure future generations of New Yorkers carry on our goals for a greener city.

Learn more: climate.cityofnewyork.us/initiatives/pl…

Support is here, whenever you need it.

You can call, text or chat with 988 trained crisis counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit nyc.gov/988

The Five Boro Bike Tour will take place on Sunday, May 5.

The 40 mile tour begins in Lower Manhattan & continues through all five boroughs of New York City.

You can get more detailed information, including the bike route and street closures by visiting on.nyc.gov/Closures.

.Mayor Eric Adams has committed to getting NYers living in our subway system the help they need.

By bringing police & mental health clinicians together, the SCOUT pilot has already helped over 100 people w severe mental illness living in the subway get help.
 
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Do you need a new bike helmet?

We’ve got Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution Events in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx this month beginning tomorrow 5/4.

Find an event near you: nyc.gov/bikeevents

Faith leaders play an important in our communities, reaching New Yorkers of all walks of life.

Yesterday Mayor Eric Adams marked #NationalDayOfPrayer by bringing together our diverse faith community to recommit to our shared goals of building a more just and unified city.

No one should die of an overdose. To help prevent an overdose:

💜Test your drugs using fentanyl test strips
💜Learn the signs of overdose
💜Carry naloxone
💜Avoid mixing drugs
💜Avoid using alone

More info: on.nyc.gov/preventoverdose

We’re LIVE! Join us as we announce unprecedented partnership with Chief of Transportation to expand motorcyclist safety and enforcement. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NYC Providers: We're seeing a substantial increase in mpox cases since October 2023. Our new Health Advisory provides updates on mpox cases in NYC and guidance on testing, treatment and vaccination.

Read the full advisory and share with your networks: nyc.gov/assets/doh/dow…

Did you know that in the last decade, NYC added 800,000 jobs but only 200,000 homes?

A big reason is outdated zoning laws that prevent us from building the housing New Yorkers need.

It's time for an update! housingopportunity.nyc #CityOfYes

Creating a little more housing in every neighborhood will make a big difference in our citywide housing shortage! 

Watch @nycmayor lay out the vision for #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity at last night’s Staten Island mayoral townhall:

DSS Commissioner Park and DHS Administrator Carter joined staff, community partners, and some four-legged friends for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Urban Resource Institute (URI) Uplift Families Residence, a transitional housing facility in the Bronx that welcomes pets. 1/2

Hollywood has found its new home in New York City, and this Red Hook site is helping us expand the job opportunities for New Yorkers.

Soon it'll be LIGHTS, CAMERAS, MORE JOBS... and ACTION 🎬

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Now that's how you #GetStuffDone while saving New Yorkers time and tax dollars! 💪

Thanks to NYC DDC, NYC Water and all those involved in this important Queens project that will ensure residents have reliable water service for many more years to come.