— IN THE PAST WEEK —

Taking Our Park Back

Representatives from my and other local elected officials' offices joined with the 111th Precinct this week to #TakeOurParkBack after anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered and subsequently removed at Marie Curie Playground.

I want to thank the 111th Precinct for their quick response and for organizing this event. We all stand united when we say that hate is not welcome here.

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Property Tax Info Session

The New York City Department of Finance held a Property Tax Information Session in Whitestone on Monday to assist homeowners with questions about their notice. Thanks to DOF for partnering with my office to bring this resource to the District!

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Voice Your Concerns to the MTA about

Bus Service in Northeast Queens!

All residents of Northeast Queens concerned about the MTA's changes to local service routes, as outlined in the draft plan of the Queens Bus Network Redesign, are encouraged to attend the following MTA Workshops in their communities.

In Northeast Queens, where there is no subway access and limited public transit options for residents, the first major overhaul of our bus network in a century should improve — not slash — service to our already transit-starved neighborhood!

Please share these flyers with your friends and neighbors!

We are also encouraging Northeast Queens residents to share their specific concerns about the draft plan directly to the MTA here and to sign our petition to improve, not slash service!

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Meeting with St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

As always, it was great meeting with Dr. Simpser and Sean Lally of St. Mary's Children's Hospital at our District Office on Friday and hearing an update on all of the great work being done at this facility!

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Census Jobs!

The U.S. Census Bureau needs to recruit 84,000 applicants in New York City to conduct the 2020 Census. To ensure New York City gets a complete count, it is crucial that census jobs, especially door-knocking jobs, go to New Yorkers who reflect the demographics in their communities. At a time when distrust of government is high, census takers must be able to communicate with and have the trust of the neighbors they are counting.

New Yorkers can apply NOW to be part of the 2020 Census field operation. Census taker, recruiting assistant, office clerk, and office supervisor positions in NYC will pay $25-28/hour based on position. The field positions are part-time and have flexible hours. Paid training is provided, no prior skills are necessary, and a 2020 Census job could be an entry point to a career with the Census Bureau.

To apply, go to 2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-JOB-2020 (call 800-877-8339 for TTY/ASCII). Click here for more information on how to apply. To apply for professional and managerial positions, go to USAJOBS.gov.

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