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- Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable
death, killing 7000 people each year
- In 2011, 28,000 NYC public high school students
tried smoking for the first time and 19,000 NYC
public high school students under the age of 18
smoked
- Youth who are frequently exposed to tobacco product
displays are 2.5 times more likely to initiate
smoking than youth who have less exposure
- Legislation would make New York City the first
City to keep tobacco products out of sight
Monday, March 18, 2013
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the press release (En
español)
Watch
the video
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This site provides access to information on the City's efforts to help New Yorkers recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.
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HRA's new Teen Pregnancy Prevention campaign shows the high costs teen pregnancy can have for both parents and children. The campaign features ads in subways and buses, a video, and an interactive texting program.
Read more (in PDF)
Read the press release (En español)
Listen to the Mayor's Address
HRA's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Page
View the Campaign Ads
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Pre-Kindergarten admissions is open for the 2013-2014 school year. Public School applications are due Friday, April 5, 2013. Apply Now!
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If you’re 50 or older, it’s time to get serious
about preventing colon cancer. How? Get a colonoscopy – it’s
the best way to find and remove colon polyps even before
they become cancerous. If you’re 50 or older, speak
to your doctor about a colonoscopy; it could save your
life!
Learn
more and find a screening location
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The Neighborhood Achievement Awards annually honor the individuals, businesses, and groups who share our commitment to building neighborhoods, creating jobs, and creating opportunities for New Yorkers. Check out the award categories and nominate a deserving individual today.
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more
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Need a wheelchair accessible taxi in Manhattan? Contact
Accessible Dispatch to book a ride today. Taxis
will take you anywhere you want to go at the regulated
fare.
Learn
more
Book
a ride
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Learn if you’re eligible for free or low-cost tax
filing options. If you live in a Hurricane Sandy-affected
ZIP code, you can visit any H&R Block location, where
a tax professional will prepare Federal Form 4684 (Casualties
and Thefts) for free regardless of your income.
Find
out which tax filing option is best for you
Download
list of ZIP codes (in PDF)
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Heat Season Began October 1st
Residential building owners must maintain hot water year round and adequate heat during Heat Season when the outdoor temperature falls below 55° between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm and 40° between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
You
Can Learn About Your ECB Ticket Online
Use the Environmental Control Board's
(ECB) ticket
finder to find information about tickets issued by the
13 different City agencies that enforce quality of life laws,
including violations filed by the Sanitation, Buildings,
and Fire departments.
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
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.
You
Can Get Historic Photos Online
Between 1939 and 1941, and again
in the mid-1980s, the City photographed every house and building
in the five Boroughs. Copies of these tax
photos are available for purchase online via the Municipal
Archives.
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