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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Port Authority Executive Director
Pat Foye today launched a $250 million construction project to boost
economic development in New York Harbor. The project involves
digging a new water transmission main – called a siphon – between
Staten Island and Brooklyn that will allow for the removal of two
existing tunnels that are currently at a much shallower depth.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
 Read
the press release (En español)
Watch
the video
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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) are advising New Yorkers that unusually dry conditions
and gusty winds will increase the risk of dangerous brush fires this
week.
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the press release
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Immigrant Heritage Week, established by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
in 2004, celebrates the histories and contributions of New York City’s
diverse immigrant communities. This year, Immigrant Heritage Week,
celebrated from April 17 to April 24, will showcase the immigrant
experience through film.
Learn
more and attend a screening
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The NYC Department of Sanitation is holding five SAFE Disposal Events
this spring, one in each borough, to provide NYC residents with a
one-stop method to get rid of potentially harmful household products.
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more
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The We Are New York (WANY) Project brings together community-based
organizations and volunteers to offer free conversation groups to
help adult immigrants. Learn how you can help a fellow New Yorker
practice English.
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more
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Having an ID is one of the keys to success. Learn how to
apply for a birth certificate, Social Security card, and non-driver
State ID.
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more
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The Republican Party New York state presidential primary will be
held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Absentee ballots must be postmarked
no later than Monday, April 23, 2012.
Learn
more about the presidential primary
Find
your poll site and view sample ballot
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Building on Mayor Bloomberg’s legacy of juvenile justice reform,
the City has released the Close to Home initiative draft plan. Through
the program, youth found to have committed a delinquent act are placed
by the NYC Family Court in or close to their communities in confined
residential-type settings.
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more
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Hundreds of hours of entertaining and informative video are available
online from NYC Media. Learn local history, find amazing food,
and watch how your City functions with exciting programs showcasing
everything that makes the City unique.
Learn
more
Download
the NYC Media app!
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Learn about working for the City of New York, the civil service
system, and search for jobs in agencies across NYC via the
NYC Careers website.
Visit
the site
Learn
about Civil Service Exams
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There's always something exciting to do around the five boroughs
that doesn't cost a dime. This week:
Hear
live show tunes
See
1960s photography
Learn
about the Jin Dynasty
Visit
nycgo.com/free for more free events
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Use the NYC Health Insurance Link online tool to find health insurance
that meets both your needs and your budget.
Learn
more
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 You
Can Buy Official NYC Merchandise
Visit CityStore, the Official Store of the City of New York, to buy official NYC merchandise. You can find NYPD, FDNY, DSNY, Parks, TLC merchandise, and more!
Free Wi-Fi Is Available in Select NYC Parks
The City and AT&T have announced a five-year initiative to provide free Wi-Fi service in 20 City parks. Visit the Parks Department site for locations.
You
Can Locate City Services using NYCityMap
Use NYCityMap
to find information on transportation, education, public safety, resident
services, neighborhoods, and City life. NYCityMap also features historical aerial views of the City from 1924 and 1951.
You
May Qualify for Benefits
Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc
to screen your family for up to 30 City, State, and Federal health and
human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn
about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in
applications.
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