As Black members of the @NYCCouncil, we stand with Tennessee Reps @Justinjpearson and @brotherjones_. We condemn the expulsion of these young Black lawmakers and this racist assault on democracy. We stand with them and millions across the country in demanding gun reform.
PSA: The ERAP portal will be closing on Jan. 20, 2023 at 9PM. You will not be able to file a new application afterwards. Those who apply before will be waitlisted. Those waitlisted will be able to upload documents after the deadline. @anhd@NPCNYS@RitaJosephNYC@Daph_NYC_
It's that time 🌲
Mulchfest is back! Scoop up that Christmas tree and bring it to an @NYCParks drop off site before Jan. 8 so it can be turned into compost.
Find a collection site here: https://t.co/jy1wRuWk5D
NYC Civil Service Exam Applications!
To apply for a civil service exam open during this application period, go online via the OASys at https://t.co/7csdGwOC0c.
To receive monthly exam updates, sign up for the DCAS newsletter at https://t.co/XmIbf4aS0g and click the Exams tab.
We have so many projects to look forward to, so many new housing developments being built, parks being renovated, new schools, community organizations providing programs we need and more to come.
Cheers to a fantastic 2023!
Habari Gani?
The second day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination Kujichagulia.
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. '
The New Lots Library is trying to start a Gospel Choir under the direction of choir director, Janine Smith. All singers age 16 and up are welcome to join. No experience is necessary.
This holiday season, @NYCCouncil is coming together to support asylum seekers here in our city. We are accepting a wide range of donations and supplies, which will be sent to @thenyic. Contributions will be accepted until December 22nd.
The Open Data Ambassadors program is hosting a Discovering NYC Open Data class with us TOMORROW Wed, Dec 14 at 12:00 PM
This is a class where you'll learn how to find specific datasets, how to filter and visualize city data regarding 311 concerns
sign up: https://t.co/qO523xxgGC
Last week was a hell of a week! You can read all about it in our newsletter, or catch the highlights here:
We rallied with advocates from around the city for a fair budget that will invest in education and healthcare.
TOMORROW at 12pm NYC Open Data Ambassadors, a collaboration with @NYCAnalytics, are holding an online session on NYC Open Data hosted by @CMbarron2.
Come learn how to use it! No prior experience necessary — hope to see you there.
👉 RSVP at https://t.co/btgupwynag 🏟️