Dear Neighbors,
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit nyc.gov/NYCHOPE, or call 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE), to find out how you can get help.
Domestic violence occurs in every part of our city, among people of all races, cultures, religions, and income levels. It can happen to someone regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation. In 2018, the NYPD responded to approximately 300 intimate partner-related domestic incident reports each day.
And even as the number of murders in our city has dropped significantly over the last 25 years, domestic violence homicides remain stubbornly at the same level, year-after-year.
Awareness is the greatest tool we have in combating DV. On Thursday, October 24th, Council Members and staff, together with the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) and community advocates, will be walking through neighborhoods across the city and distributing information about domestic violence resources. If you would like to assist my office with community outreach on October 24th, please call Sarah Crean at (212) 788-6975.
Time to Submit Your Ideas for Participatory Budgeting!
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is off and running! PB empowers residents to decide how to spend $1 million to improve our neighborhood. The 2018-2019 project competition was our most successful to date --- almost 5,300 residents voted for their favorite community initiatives.
We are now soliciting project ideas for next year's vote! In order to qualify for the ballot, PB projects must 1.) be physical improvements or equipment (not staff or programming); 2.) be located on City property; and 3.) cost at least $50,000.
Click here to learn more about the PB process, submit a project idea, and see previously funded projects. Want to be a PB community delegate? Email us at [email protected]. (Delegates need to be available for evening meetings in November and December.)
Proposed Changes to the City Charter: Forum this Thursday (10/17)
The New York City Charter is our city's constitution. In this year's general election on November 5th, New Yorkers will vote on five ballot questions that impact local elections, police accountability, the city budget, government ethics rules, and how land in the city is developed. Join us at John Jay College on Thursday, October 17th, from 6:30-8pm, to learn more. Location: 524 W. 59th St. Click here for more info.
And don't forget that early voting will be available for the first time this year! New Yorkers will be able to vote early at select locations, from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3. Learn more here.
Shredding Event: October 20th
Please spread the word that free and secure onsite shredding services will be available on Sunday, October 20th, from 12:30-3pm. Location: 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). Thank you to the office of Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell for co-sponsoring this event with us.
Senior Resource Fair- Save the Date!
If you are a senior, or are caring for a senior, please join us for our second Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 29, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Clinton Neighborhood Center, 530 W. 55th Street. We are delighted to be co-sponsoring this fair with the office of City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. Senior-focused resources and information covering a broad range of topics, from housing to long-term care, will be available.
Our first Senior Resource Fair this past May was a huge success with over 300 residents attending. To RSVP for October 29th, or make an accessibility request, please contact Rita Genn in my District Office at (212) 873-0282 or [email protected].
As always, don't hesitate to contact my City Hall (212-788-6975) or District (212-873-0282) offices with any questions.
Warmly,
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