Your response matters. It takes less than five minutes to fill out the Census form online or on the phone, and it will have an impact. Your response helps determine Federal funds for schools and school lunches, Medicare and Medicaid, the subway and road repairs, firefighters and other emergency services, programs to prevent child abuse, SNAP food stamp programs and more. You … [Read more...] about US Census Deadline is Sept. 30. Your Response Matters
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NYC Free: Climate Week 2020 Offers 500+ Virtual Events
It's time to save the planet. Climate Week NYC returns through Sept. 27, virtually this year, with around 500 FREE seminars, panels and online exhibits, even a climate-themed ballet, to learn how to be more eco-friendly when we travel or shop for food and clothing, and what we can do to make an impact on climate change at home and around the world. Normally, Climate … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Climate Week 2020 Offers 500+ Virtual Events
NYC Outdoor Dining & Drinking Etiquette
Even though we've been enjoying outdoor dining in NYC since June, it's good to be reminded of proper etiquette. Here's how to be a good sidewalk eater and drinker and keep yourself, your friends and the waitstaff healthy and happy: More than 9,000 restaurants are open and serving. Here's where to find them on this official NYC map Observe social distancing … [Read more...] about NYC Outdoor Dining & Drinking Etiquette
Amazon Career Day for 33,000 Jobs in NYC and Nationwide
Online retail giant Amazon is holding a first-of-its-kind virtual career fair to hire 33,000 new corporate and technology workers in NYC and nationwide. Average compensation is $150,000, including salary and stock. There also is one-on-one career coaching that could lead to promotions and more pay, the company told ABC News. "COVID-19 continues to affect … [Read more...] about Amazon Career Day for 33,000 Jobs in NYC and Nationwide
Star Trek Day: Free Virtual Discussions With Cast Members Including Original 1960s Series
Scotty, beam me up. Today is Star Trek Day, with three hours of FREE virtual discussions with cast members, writers and others - including from the original 1960s series - and the legacy of the various generations of the popular series. Appearances include Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard, and George Takei, who was Sulu in the original series with William … [Read more...] about Star Trek Day: Free Virtual Discussions With Cast Members Including Original 1960s Series
How to Apply for SNAP Food Stamps
With federal unemployment stimulus funds now gone, your financial situation may now qualify you for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also known as food stamps. It is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, and it's FREE. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card, which … [Read more...] about How to Apply for SNAP Food Stamps
How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
All elections are important, and this 2020 presidential election year may be more important than most. Get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in New York City and NY State on Tuesday, Nov. 3, ,2020. Starting today, all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about COVID. Gov. Cuomo issued an executive order allowing any New Yorker … [Read more...] about How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
How to Get Reimbursed for Spoiled Food or Medicine from Con Edison, O&R, PSE&G
Reminder that If you lost power for more than 12 hours in the recent storm, you may be entitled to up to $500 or more from Con Edison and other Tri-State utilities to reimburse you for spoiled food or medicine. Some customers were without power for more than a week after Tropical Storm Isiais roared through NYC and the Tri-State area, ripping down trees and … [Read more...] about How to Get Reimbursed for Spoiled Food or Medicine from Con Edison, O&R, PSE&G
Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy
Reminder that the NYC area heat wave can be dangerous to your health - especially children, seniors, those with underlying health issues, even pets. These tips on staying safe, how to recognize heat-related illness, the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and more - are from the CDC. Stay Hydrated Drink Plenty of Fluids: Drink more fluids, … [Read more...] about Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy
Reduce Electricity Use to Save Money & Avoid a Power Outage
With more of us working from home, keeping the kids busy without summer school or camp, we are using more electricity to power our air conditioners, tech gadgets and streaming services. These easy ways to reduce your electricity use also save money on your bill, and can help avoid a power outage or a full blown black-out, like the one that happened 43 years ago. The NYC … [Read more...] about Reduce Electricity Use to Save Money & Avoid a Power Outage
