Queens CB13

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Join #QPLHipHop Coordinator @VideoMusicBox and his special guests, including @HOT97's Ebro Darden, for a #BackToSchool conversation about what we can do to help secure the future for young people in Queens and NYC. Watch live on Thurs Sept 9 at 7PM. instagram.com/qplnyc

Our students go back to the classroom in less than a month, but far too many of our #Queens families aren't able to buy the supplies their kids need to thrive in school. Our Back to School Backpack and Supply Drive is underway, so please consider donating today.

After the one-two punch of this week's earthquake and tropical storm, #Haiti need our help. Starting today, my office is accepting donations of bottled water, nonperishable food, toiletries and much more to support Haiti's struggling families. See below for details:

Bring the whole house out to Family Fun Day at Wayanda Park this Saturday from 12 to 4pm! We're going to have a delicious BBQ, snacks, fun activities, school supplies, vaccinations, government plus non-profit resources and much more. Don't miss out!

As a reminder, cooling centers are open today (Thursday, 8/12) to help New Yorkers #beattheheat. To find a cooling center, including accessible facilities closest to you, call @nyc311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) or maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/.

Cartons are the most commonly misplaced #recyclable item! Make sure you put them in the bin with your metal, glass and plastic.

We are getting ready to bring back Curbside #Composting this fall! We are looking forward to turning your #food scraps/food-soiled paper/yard waste into #compost or renewable energy. You'll need to sign up for this service. Get notified when sign-up opens: nyc.gov/curbsidecompos…

This #SelfCare Month, pay attention to what you’re putting into your body. 🥗 Eat a variety of food including fruit & vegetables 🥤 Drink lots of water 🧂 Cut back on salt & sugar 🍻 Avoid harmful use of alcohol 🍟 Avoid trans fats

Choose when you vote and vote early at one of NYC’s 104 Early Voting locations! With an extra 10 Early Voting hours, you can vote on your own schedule starting June 12. Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc #VoteNYC

Applications for our Public Artists in Residence program (#PAIRnyc) are open today. Socially engaged artists may apply to work with the following City agencies: @NYCSanitation, @nycrecords & @NYCDDC. Deadline: Sunday, June 27, 2021 @ 11:59pm APPLY: nyculture.submittable.com/submit

✅ Share your feedback in the annual #NYCSchoolSurvey and help create a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn. Fill out your survey today at nycschoolsurvey.org. Your voice matters!

Attention Laurelton residents! Sector Boy will be holding their Build The Block on Thursday, May 20th at 7:00pm and it will be held via ZOOM to discuss any community concerns. Please contact Officers Kissane & Patrick for more information!

Welcome new 116th Pct to south @QueensCb13 - effort of community UNITED supported by its #electeds making a difference. Thanks @NYCMayor @GregMeeksNYC @Powers4Queens @QnsBPRichards @LeroyComrie @clydevanel @JSandersNYC @AliciaHyndman @BarryGrodenchik @AdrienneEAdams1 @DavidWeprin

Interested in working at a vaccination site? Help serve your community and bring this pandemic to an end. Connect with Workforce1 Career Centers to learn more: nyc.gov/vaccinejobs

As of today, all New Yorkers age 16 or older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine! To learn more or to find out where to get vaccinated, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder. Remember: People ages 16 and 17 can only get the Pfizer vaccine at this time.

Did you know two years ago the @donateNYC Food Portal was launched? Food businesses can donate excess food to #nonprofits to feed hungry New Yorkers. These donations will greatly reduce #foodwaste. Tag a business below: nyc.gov/donatefood #tbt #foodinsecurity

This week at Queens Public Library, join us virtually for crafts, concerts, #WomensHistoryMonth events and so much more! Visit the QPL Calendar to see all the details. queenslibrary.org/calendar?searc…

TOMORROW: From healthcare to economic development and housing to environmental justice, there is much work ahead to build a borough rooted in equity. Join us at 6pm and learn how you can help us get there. #QueensRising

I’ll be speaking with our youth, however everything applies to all ages. I’ll be letting our youth know they have an obligation to their communities. I’ll be sharing how to engage community and where to go to have impact and influence on the change they want to see. @EphesusNYC

The application deadline to serve on your local #Queens Community Board is TOMORROW. More than 700 people have already applied for the chance to make their neighborhoods a better place to raise a family — have you? Apply now. It takes just a few minutes: bit.ly/qnscommunitybo…