Responding to Homelessness and Severe Mental Illness in NYC’s Subways and Other Public Spaces

Thursday, Sept 4 Starting at  8:45 am (refreshments) 9am program -10:00 a.m.
NY Law School, 2nd Floor Events Center, 185 West Broadway

Join Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law, and our panel of experts to discuss the newly updated legal standard for involuntary removals; the expansion of co-response programs and options for inpatient and community-based care; and the impact of the recent Executive Order from the White House.

POLICY BRIEFING Center for NYC and State Law Responding to Homelessness and Severe Mental Illness in NYC’s Subways and Other Public

Closing the ‘Instacart Loophole’

This afternoon, the City Council will vote on a package of five bills that would, if passed, close what Streetsblog called the “Instacart loophole” in the 2021 laws. It would establish a minimum wage of $21.44 per hour for the city’s roughly 20,000 grocery store deliveristas working for companies like Instacart and Shipt. That’s in line with the wage increases that food delivery workers for app companies like UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay (finally) got in April.

“All delivery workers deserve to get paid a living wage for their work, no matter what they deliver or who they work for,” Councilmember Sandy Nurse, one of the bills’ sponsors, told Hell Gate. “These workers, many of whom are supporting families, are being paid poverty wages simply because they deliver similar items on different apps. We’re ending this two-tiered wage system because we will not leave these workers behind.”

Check out Hell Gate for more info.

Fannie Ip and her team listening to many here on what they need, what they’d like to see (and not see!).

Contact AssemblyMember Lee’s Office here.

SUN DAY March

No More Billionaires March

Warmly greeted by Billionaires themselves!

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Free Puppet Mobile Two Park locations here and nearby!!* 
City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone, our traveling marionette theater, the PuppetMobile, will present Pippi, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale.

CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking (we haven’t had a puppet Mobile here since 2022!!!)
Family
September 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hester Street Playground
Sara D. Roosevelt Park Hester and Forsyth St.
All Ages
Free
https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-52/

CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking Family
October 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Columbus Park
Mulberry St. and Baxter St.
All Ages
Free

https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-58/

*The production features nearly two dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies, all while fending off unnecessary social

CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone, our traveling marionette theater, the PuppetMobile, will present Pippi, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. The production features nearly two dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies, all while fending off unnecessary social

Tommy Siegel:

Unearthing the Secret Superpowers of Fungus

In the fight against warming, a formidable ally hides just beneath our feet. Read more here!

Fungus in Amazon Eats Plastic

Scientists found a fungus in the Amazon called Pestalotiopsis microspora that literally snacks on plastic. Pestalotiopsis microspora is not your typical fungus. It can survive entirely on polyurethane, one of the most common (and most persistent) typ

Mosquitos

This season, we’ve detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in 89 ZIP codes across NYC. Mosquitoes that carry West Nile bite around dusk and dawn. Be sure to protect yourself by using insect repellent. Learn more:

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Avoid mosquitoes in the city by following these tips:

• Limit outdoor activity in the evening, especially at dusk and dawn. That’s when the mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus are most active.
• Use an EPA-approved insect repellentcontaining DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Wear protective clothing outside, especially during the evening. Mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are most active at night and dawn. During the day, avoid dark-colored clothing.
• Do not wear colognes, perfumes and scented body lotions.
• Avoid shaded, bushy areas where mosquitoes rest during the day.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are most active in New York City from April through October. During this time, they seek to lay their eggs in slow-moving or standing water.

A range of factors influence mosquito populations, including the impacts of climate change. Warmer average temperatures have led to earlier springs, hotter summers, and milder winters. Precipitation has also increased. These changes allow mosquitoes to expand into new areas, reproduce more quickly, and stay active for longer periods of the year.

Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes

Most mosquitoes you see in the city do not carry disease. Only a few mosquitos species in New York City may carry and spread West Nile virus.

Diseases spread by mosquitoes in areas outside the city include:

• Zika virus
• Chikungunya
• Dengue Fever
• Malaria
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis

It was a tremendous night out in Chinatown and South of Sara Roosevelt Park.

It was however “Light’s Out” Inside the Park – All along Forsyth, on to the DOT Plaza and the Rivington Transverse.

Inside and across the street in a park with two high profile murders, we have no lights and an open air stolen goods market.

What can you do? Below