I’m proud to announce the appointment of Laura Zingmond as my representative to the Panel on Educational Policy (PEP). The first PEP meeting is being held tonight, at the High School of Fashion Industries.
Laura is not just a public school parent; she’s been on the inside of hundreds of public schools in all five boroughs in her role as a researcher for InsideSchools.org, a project of the Center for… Read more
Submit your application by February 1st
Manhattan’s 12 community boards are local organizations composed of 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year terms. Community boards are tasked with being the independent and representative voices of their communities—the most grass-roots form of local government. The boards are pivotal in shaping their communities and work to enhance and preserve the character of the city’s many unique neighborhoods.
I’ve served on my Community Board… Read more
Each year, as part of the budget process, Borough Presidents are mandated by the City Charter to receive a portion of the city’s capital budget (under a formula that accounts for land area and population, which is why Brooklyn and Queens have larger capital budgets!) for capital funding– purchase or improvement of fixed assets such as buildings or other infrastructure. Each B.P. then allocates that funding within their borough to… Read more
In June 2020 groups organized by local artists @Go2ART2heARTist & SoHo Social Impact brought hundreds of artists to paint on boarded-up storefronts across SoHo. Three of the works now featured in a new exhibition at the @MuseumofCityNY!
The @Manhattan_SWAB wants to hear from you about your household food scraps or, better named, biodegradable waste. Please take our quick survey and then look at some helpful hints!
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Today is the LAST DAY to fill out the @ManhattanBoard4
Sidewalk Conditions Survey! CB4 is seeking your input to better address the current state of the walking infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, & crossings in our City!
Fill it out here:
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