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Recent Updates & News
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Salsa Night in Queens on Friday June 14th
New York City Council Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie (D-Queens), in partnership with the New York City Parks & Recreation Department, will co-host “Dancing Under The Stars”, a night dedicated to Salsa music heritage.[...]
Council Member Leroy Comrie Passes Legislation To Help Small Businesses
On April 9, 2013 the New York City Council passed legislation sponsored by Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie, which will create a liaison between city agencies and business entities across the city.[...]
NYS Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program Information Session for Certification
On Friday April 12th the Empire State Development Corporation will come to Flushing to assist small business owners with certifying their companies as MWBE's.[...]
Police Encounters and What To Do If You’re Stopped By The Police
We all recognize the need for effective law enforcement, but we should also understand our own rights and responsibilities — especially in our interactions with the police. This post tells you what to do if you are stopped, questioned, arrested, or injured in your encounter with the police, and how to file a complaint.[...]
Applications for the Neighborhood Slow Zone program
NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is currently accepting applications to the Neighborhood Slow Zone program. Neighborhood Slow Zones reduce the speed limit on residential streets from 30 mph to 20 mph.[...]
Summer Search NYC 2013
The mission of Summer Search is to find resilient low-income high school students and inspire them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year- round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network.[...]
FEMA registration deadline extended for Hurricane Sandy survivors in N.Y.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension for survivors to register for federal disaster assistance.[...]
Neighborhood Revitalization NYC (NRNYC) Mold Treatment Program
A new initiative paid for with private funds from the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, the Robin Hood Foundation and the American Red Cross and developed in partnership with the city. The Program will directly help approximately 2,000 households in affected areas deal with mold left behind by water damage from Hurricane Sandy.[...]
NYC Department of Small Business Services Announces Small Business Assistance Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, Barclays, Citi, and UBS today announced $1 million in grants available for small businesses that sustained physical damage during Hurricane Sandy.[...]
Fiscal Year 2014 Budget - Capital and Discretionary Funding Update
The applications for Fiscal Year 2014 discretionary funding is now open and can be accessed on the City Council website. The application must be submitted online by March 29th, 2013. There are no exceptions as the application will no longer be available after the deadline.[...]
Your Home May Be Subject To Lien Sale
Starting Monday, February 11th, 2013, Notices of Intention to Sell Liens will be sent out. The deadline to pay all liens on properties is May 16th, 2013. If it is not paid by then, the city has the right to sell the lien to a private lienholder who can add additional fees and interest to your debt. READ MORE[...]
Southeast Queens Flood Relief Meeting
Come join your voices with: Southern Queens Residents Environment Justice Council, Clergy United for Community Empowerment, Inc. (C.U.C.E.), Queens Chapter National Action Network, Community Board 12, NAACP (Jamaica Branch) and others at a Flood Relief Meeting at York College on Thursday Feb. 28th[...]
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Constituent Resources
- Police Encounters and What To Do If You’re Stopped By The Police
- Applications for the Neighborhood Slow Zone program
- FEMA registration deadline extended for Hurricane Sandy survivors in N.Y.
- Neighborhood Revitalization NYC (NRNYC) Mold Treatment Program
- NYC Department of Small Business Services Announces Small Business Assistance Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
- Fiscal Year 2014 Budget – Capital and Discretionary Funding Update
- Summer 2013 Play Street Opportunity
- Citizens Committee for New York City awards grants up to $3,000
- Capital Funding for Fiscal Year 2014
- CUNY Career Path Accepting Applicants for Low / No Cost Courses
- NYC Rapid Repairs
- Request for Storm Recovery Assistance
Recent News
- Tax Lien Outreach Event – Tuesday, May 7 2013
- Salsa Night in Queens on Friday June 14th
- Council Member Leroy Comrie Announces Extension Of Property Tax Assessments For Communities Affected By Superstorm Sandy
- Council Member Leroy Comrie Passes Legislation To Help Small Businesses
- NYS Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program Information Session for Certification
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