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NYPD Commemorates 25 Years of "Crime Stoppers" Hotline
In recognition of 25 years of the Crime Stoppers program in New York City, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly thanked New Yorkers for their part in making neighborhoods safer. Since the launch of Crime Stoppers on August 15, 1983, anonymous callers to 1-800-577-TIPS have assisted the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in solving more than 2,500 violent crimes, including over 1,000 homicides.

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		Prepare for the Conversion to Digital TV At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. If you have an analog TV, unless you hook up a converter box it will no longer work as of February 17, 2009. Learn more about converting and find out how to get a convertor box coupon
		MOFTB Permit Issuance Rules in Effect as of August 13 The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) has announced the adoption of rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York. The rules require a permit if filmmakers use vehicles or equipment, or, in certain situations, assert exclusive use of City property. Learn more
		30 Clients Graduate from Work Advantage Financial Education Classes Some Department of Homeless Services (DHS) clients are now better equipped to manage their personal finances after graduating from the inaugural Work Advantage financial education classes. 30 graduates learned about the basics of budgeting, saving, and credit in a five-week intensive course. Learn more
		Report on CEO's Alternative to the Federal Poverty Measure The Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) measure is based on recommendations made by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper explains how the CEO measure was constructed and its impact on New York City's poverty rate. New York is the first local government in the nation to reformulate the widely criticized 40-year old poverty measure. Learn more

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	You Can View City Council Meetings Online Get a front row seat to the inner workings of New York City's government. Online, via a live stream, you can view shows including Council 51, Access Mayor, and more. You Can Access the Laws of the City of New York Online The City has launched a new Web site granting public online access to the New York City Charter and Administrative Code and the Rules of the City of New York. You Can Search for Vendors & Lobbyists You can search for information on vendors and Lobbyists that do business with the City of New York via the Doing Business Portal. You Can Purchase Historical Photos Online Between 1939 and 1941, the City photographed every house and building in the five Boroughs. These unique images are now available for purchase. You Can Join the Police Auxiliary The Auxiliary Police are civic-minded individuals who volunteer to assist their local Police Precincts, Housing Police Service Area, and Transit Borough Queens by performing uniformed patrol in their communities. You Can Tour Historic Government Buildings The Art Commission of the City of New York offers public tours of City Hall, Tweed Courthouse, and Gracie Mansion, landmarks of New York’s history and architecture.