Local Government
How to deal with street homeless
If you see something illegal, dangerous, or someone who is a danger to themselves or others call 911 immediately. This includes lewd or inappropriate behavior such as nudity or inappropriate sexual displays.
Call 311 for non-dangerous individuals not presenting an immediate danger but clearly in need of mental health services. Be sure to obtain and retain your complaint number. In addition, if you ask to speak directly with social service providers you can direct them straight to the individual that needs assistance. This is an effective way to ensure that people living on the street get the services they need. When you direct the social service provider to someone on the street they are approached by one of the City’s service providers Common Ground or the Bowery Residents Coalition. These trained professionals engage potential clients and guide them to the services that they need to become more stable citizens and maybe even work towards transitioning out of homelessness. Callers with smartphones can download and use the 311 app, there is a category specifically to report a homeless person. When you make a complaint you can specify “Homeless Assistance”. For a basic non-criminal homeless person use the words: Street homeless, sleeping on the street, or homeless outreach. If you are calling 311 and use the words homeless encampment or abandoned building, it will be automatically bumped to the NYPD.
Community Board 6 has a dedicated committee, Community Board Housing, Homeless, and Human Rights Committee.
The City of New York and the State of New York have "right to shelter" provisions. These provisions are based on case law as well as State statues. These provisions state that “the aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions….” This link to the Coalition for the Homeless’ website is a terrific resource for understanding the legal history: http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/advocacy/legal-victories/the-callahan-legacy-callahan-v-carey-and-the-legal-right-to-shelter/.
How to request a free bike rack from NYC DOT
You can request a free bike rack from the City Department of Transportation (DOT).
CityRacks are free sidewalk bicycle parking racks, placed throughout New York City by DOT. They to encourage cycling for commuting, short trips and errands. CityRacks accommodate all types of bicycles and locks. CityRacks are not intended to be used for long-term parking. Bulk requests from Business Improvement Districts, civic associations or other groups of community members are encouraged and will be prioritized. To contact Community Board 6, email office@cbsix.org.
JHS 104 Simon Baruch Junior High School
330 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010
LEGAL NAME: JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH
BEDS CODE: 310200010104
INSTITUTION ID: 800000048398
Keith Powers - NYC Council Member District 4
City Council District 4 includes the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, Central Park South, Midtown East, Times Square, Koreatown, Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town, Waterside Plaza, Tudor City, Turtle Bay, Murray Hill, Sutton Place.
Contact information:
Email: KPowers@council.nyc.gov
Contact website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-4
District Office
211 E. 43 Street, Suite 1205
New York, NY 10017
212-818-0580
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1815
New York, NY 10007
212-788-7393
212-788-7366 phone
Committees:
Committee on Health
Committee on Economic Development
Committee on Finance
Subcommittee on Capital Budget
Committee on Governmental Operations
Committee on Oversight and Investigation
Committee on Public Safety
Committee on Criminal Justice (Chair)
Know Your Evacuation Zone
The time to prepare is now. Know your zone. Know the hazards. Visit NYC.gov/knowyourzone to find your hurricane evacuation zone.
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Permit Application Finder Map
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Permit Application Finder map displays permit applications and issued permits for work on Individual, Interior and Scenic Landmarks, as well as Historic District buildings in all five boroughs. It includes detailed, up-to-date information on the status of LPC permit applications filed and permits issued since January 1, 2016.
Users can search by address or docket number or simply click on designated buildings and sites to see if there are any applications for work that requires an LPC permit (this includes any restoration, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction that affects the exterior of an individual landmark or building in a historic district).
For more information on how to use the map, click on the gear icon in the map's upper right corner.
To learn more about LPC permits, please visit the LPC application information page.
Map information is subject to change. If you would like to confirm the status of a permit, please contact the LPC.
League of Women Voters of the City of New York
Email: office@lwvnyc.orgtelephone: 212-725-3541
Address: 4 West 43rd Street, Suite Suite 615, New York, NY 10036
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our government and impact public policy through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality comes from its unique decentralized structure; working at the national, state, and local levels. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties at any level of government.
While the League's legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society, our organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens.
For more about the League’s advocacy goals, take a look at our Impact on Issues at the local, state and national levels:
New York City League of Women Voters
New York State League of Women Voters
National League of Women Voters
LinkNYC - free telephone kiosks and wi-fi
Link Local is a free program for small businesses and organizations to promote campaigns and events locally while connecting with their customers and communities through Link kiosks.
Designed to help business owners and community leaders connect with customers and communities, Link Local provides pre-designed advertising templates that can be featured on selected Links throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
For further information, please contact linklocal@link.nyc.
Submit Link Local Request at https://linklocal.typeform.com/to/I3lVBn
Creating work about NYC? #ArtOnLink
#ArtOnLink showcases local artists creating work that celebrates life in NYC. The scenes, people, icons, and sentiments showcased represent NYC and create an immediate connection between the art and the city for citygoers and visitors alike.
Manhattan Borough President - Gale Brewer
For General Inquiries:
Email: info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov
Website contact: http://manhattanbp.nyc.gov/html/contact/contact.shtml
Phone: 212-669-8300
Fax: 212-669-4305
Address:
1 Centre Street
19th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Map of Open Streets
Bicycle Utopia NYC has an interactive map that highlights Open Streets, Open Restaurants, bicycling information and arts and culture opportunities.