Friday, August 27, 2021

NYC Mayor's Community Affairs Unit Newsletter

 

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Dear New Yorkers,

 

Today is Staten Island's last day for City Hall in Your Borough. It was a terrific week with plenty of great events and announcements. 

Today also marks the beginning of the Weekend of Faith. The City has teamed up with religious organizations from around the 5 boroughs to encourage more people to get vaccinated. This group of over 50 organizations -that are as diverse as NYC itself - hopes that people from all communities and faiths will join the fight to end Covid and get the shot. To find out more go to Nyc.gov/wof2021.

 

Roberto Pérez,

Commissioner, Mayor's Community Affairs Unit


NEW YORK CITY $100 VACCINE INCENTIVES 

If you get your first vaccine dose at a New York City-run vaccine location, you will be eligible to choose one of the incentives listed below, including a $100 pre-paid debit card as of July 30, 2021. People ages 18 and older can also enter to win exclusive prizes. Once your first COVID-19 vaccine dose is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to select your money or incentive and enter the contest. You can also call 877-VAX4NYC (877-829-4692) to learn more.

Book an appointment at any site listed on the NYC COVID-19 Vax4NYC Appointment Scheduler or call 877-VAX4NYC (877-829-4692) to find a participating site.

 

NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus Organization Application 

The City is seeking civic groups to perform outreach to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Approved organizations will receive $100 for every individual they refer that receives their first vaccine dose at a City-run vaccination site. Organizations will be able to earn up to $20,000 (i.e. 200 referrals).

https://forms.cityofnewyork.us/f/VaccineReferralBonus  

 

Make Your Voice Heard in the NYC Environmental Justice for All Report by September 5!

The NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board, the Mayor's Office of Climate and Sustainability, and an interagency working group of 19 city agencies are working on the City's first comprehensive study of environmental justice, and want to hear from New Yorkers. Climate change hurts everyone, but our communities of color and low-income communities have borne the brunt. Our climate and environmental solutions MUST fight this unfairness, and the Environmental Justice for All Report is a crucial first step in that process. The Draft Scope of the Environmental Justice Report was released on August 5, and was shaped by feedback from over 1,000 New Yorkers on the climate, environmental, and health issues that impact their communities. We need to hear from you to ensure that the scope represents your concerns and lived experiences.

Learn more about the draft scope and submit your comments to make your voice heard. 

 

NYC Stands with Haiti

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, in partnership with The City of New York, is directing people to donate to the following relief organizations already working to support the people impacted in Haiti, Ayiti Community Trust, Capracare, Hope for Haiti, Partners in Health.

 

Fall 2021 Academic Recovery Plan 

Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Porter Announce Academic Recovery Plan for Pivotal School Year Ahead. Follow the link for Chancellor Porter Message for Families for more info. 

 

2021 Atlantic hurricane season

To mark the beginning of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, New York City Emergency Management unveiled the City's revised hurricane evacuation zones. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. 

New Yorkers are encouraged to: 

Visit the Know Your Zone website to find out whether they live in one of the City's six hurricane evacuation zones. 

Take steps to be prepared for coastal storms and hurricanes using the My Emergency Plan + Hurricanes and New York City available in 13 languages and available in an audio format.

Sign up for Notify NYC, the City's free, official emergency communications program.

Tune into our Prep Talk podcast on SoundCloudiTunes, or Spreaker for an outline on the changes of the NYC hurricane evacuation zones. 

Read NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Scrivani's Op-Ed titled "NYC is ready for hurricane season — are you?"


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