Bronx fire victims to receive $3 Million in cash assistance from the City of New York

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City (Mayor’s Fund) announced last week that an additional $3 million in cash assistance will be made available to assist over 150 households impacted by the … Read More

City launches relief fund to support New Yorkers impacted by Bronx fire

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Photo credit: Michael Appleton Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City today announced the launch of the Bronx Fire Relief Fund to support those affected by the recent apartment building fire in the Bronx. “Yesterday’s … Read More

Summer Youth Employment Program expected to employ 60,000 participants

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Mayor Bill de Blasio joined on July 15, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Bill Chong, elected officials, employers and dozens of young people at Henry Street Settlement in Manhattan to kick off the … Read More