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Oct 31, 2024 · The waiting list at RNA House has reopened, giving New Yorkers the chance to purchase one- and two-bedroom apartments for well below market rate. Those who apply and are selected in the lottery will get the chance to purchase a one- or two-bedroom apartment for $31,420 or $39,888 respectively. RNA House is located at 150-160….
How one 8th grader saved winter break - epicenter-nyc.com
13 hours ago · In case you missed our video over on Instagram, it was announced last week that winter break now begins on December 23. As you may remember, earlier this year we introduced you to 13-year-old Isaac Regnier, who started a petition asking that schools take December 23 off the calendar because it didn’t make sense to have a one-day school week. After 22,000 signatures, Isaac received a phone ...
Schools - Epicenter NYC
Tuesday morning, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks held the 2024-25 ‘State of Our Schools’ address at the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts High School in Queens. After students performed a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Saturn,” Banks shared what he accomplished so far during his role as chancellor and announced several new ...
About Epicenter NYC - Epicenter NYC
Epicenter NYC connects New Yorkers to news, information and each other. We listen and share tips across an array of platforms, from flyers, podcasts and newsletters, to vaccine drives and insider tours. Our on-the-ground ambassadors report, organize events and discover cool things across New York City and equip our neighbors with tools and ...
A vaccine effort update from the Epicenter - Epicenter NYC
Oct 26, 2021 · This past Sunday, we hit a major milestone: 213 (!!) people vaccinated in the Queens Village pop-up we arranged for and have been supporting. This is three times our usual […]
Epicenter NYC Launches Foundation to Further Advance Efforts in …
Jul 10, 2024 · Epicenter NYC, an award-winning multiplatform community journalism organization, today announced the launch of the Epicenter Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will advance critical efforts in support of diverse communities.The announcement comes on the heels of Ways of Showing Up, a first-of-its-kind two-day immersive experience, presented by Epicenter NYC and Department of ...
Epicenter is helping our neighbors get vaccinated
Mar 3, 2021 · Dear Reader, You might have heard that we’ve had some luck getting our neighbors signed up for vaccine appointments. What started out as a small word-of-mouth initiative for those in our community (and we use the word community inclusively: We’ve gotten appointments for upstate farmers, restaurant workers in Harlem, taxi drivers in Brooklyn ...
The Section 8 waitlist is reopening. Here’s what you need to know.
Mar 4, 2024 · While the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) corruption scandal (involving the Feb. 6 arrest of 70 current and former NYCHA superintendents charged with taking bribes for no-bid micro-contracts) plays out in City Council hearings, a less shocking but more widespread housing issue is impacting New Yorkers: the lack of affordable housing. But relief for residents hoping to get on the ...
Your cheat sheet to NYC’s ballot proposals
by Ambar Castillo October 28, 2024. As early voting begins, New Yorkers face key ballot proposals on discrimination protections, sanitation powers, and budget reforms. Credit: Edmond Dantès. Sign up for our Civics newsletter! Understand civics-related issues better and learn how the government can work for you. Out every Thursday.
Election home stretch: The choices that could reshape NYC
6 days ago · This week, Epicenter NYC publisher S. Mitra Kalita asks Felipe election questions she’s been hearing from voters. This conversation has been slightly edited and condensed. Mitra: Felipe, thanks for doing this. So it looks like New Yorkers are turning OUT in early voting, as are folks across the rest of the country.