The City of New York Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving
For 83 years, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has kicked off the holiday season with glorious bands, balloons, and floats. Don't miss this New York City tradition Thursday, November 26, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West, travels south to Central Park South, heads east on Central Park South, travels south on 7th Avenue (instead of Broadway), heads east on 42nd Street, travels south on 6th Avenue, then heads west on 34th Street to Herald Square where it ends at Macy's, 34th Street and 6th Avenue. Learn more Download the gridlock alert day calendar (in PDF) Find volunteer opportunities
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Labor Agreements On Public Projects to Reduce Costs, Spur Projects and Create Jobs
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Read
the press release Watch
the video in low or high bandwidth
H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Now Available
The Department of Health has announced that the H1N1 flu vaccine
is now available at clinics Citywide. Learn
more and find a clinic near you
Citywide
Campaign on Dangers of Illegal Conversions
On Monday, November 15, the Department of Buildings (DOB) teamed
up with the FDNY to launch a Citywide campaign to educate New Yorkers
about the dangers of illegal conversions and how to stay safe. Over
the next three weeks, inspectors and volunteers will distribute 50,000
flyers in all five boroughs. View
the flyer (in PDF) View
the campaign photos Visit
the DOB Web site
Neighborhoods
Count
The Department of City Planning has completed 100 area-wide rezonings
covering one-fifth of the City and over 8,400 blocks. These rezonings
are a "smart growth" blueprint which will shape the city
for decades to come by channeling growth to transit-rich areas while
protecting the scale of low-density neighborhoods. Learn
more Read
Mayor Bloomberg's statement on the re-zoning
Mayor
Bloomberg Launches Flu Fighters Initiative to Bolster Flu Prevention
Efforts This Season
Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Gibbs,
Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr.
Farley and the City's Chief Service Officer Billings-Burford launched
Flu Fighters, an NYC Service initiative to help combat the spread
of influenza this season. Read
the press release Watch
the video in low or high bandwidth Join
Flu Fighters
FDNY Urges Thanksgiving Day Safety
In recent years deep-frying turkeys has become increasingly popular; however, it can be dangerous. The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) reminds residents to only use deep fryers outdoors and not in the house. Learn more Get more kitchen safety tips Visit the FDNY Web site
PlaNYC:
A Greener, Greater New York
PlaNYC is designed to achieve the City's sustainability goals while
building a greener, greater New York. The PlaNYC Web site now includes
details of the City's greenhouse gas inventory, which sets the benchmark
from which the City's 30 percent reduction target is based. Visit
PlaNYC 2030
NYC Health
Insurance Link
Use the NYC Health Insurance Link online tool to find health insurance
that meets both your needs and your budget. Learn
more
NYC Business
Express
NYC Business Express provides customized information about licenses,
permits, government requirements, and resources to start your business.
You can now use NYC Business Express to apply online for 21 Department
of Consumer Affairs licenses. Learn
more
NYC.gov Highlights
Census 2010
Be counted. Learn about the upcoming census, the benefits to the City
and your community, and the importance of every New Yorker's participation.
Learn
more
Heat
Season Lasts until May 31st 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
May Qualify for Benefits Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc
to screen your family for up to 35 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 Plan Bus and Subway Trip Online
Want to find out the best way to get around town? Use the MTA Trip Planner to get the quickest route.
You
Can Find Free Things to Do Daily from NYC & Company Find a daily guide to free events around the five boroughs, from film screenings and concerts to festivals, and more, at NYC & Company.
You
Can Locate City Services using NYCityMap Use NYCityMap
to find information on transportation, education, public safety, resident
services, neighborhood information, and City life. And don't miss the
latest feature - an aerial view of the City.
