Skip Main Navigation

News and Announcements

EBT Phone Scam Alert

03/25/2025 HRA

Scammers are pretending to be the DSS OneNumber (718-557-1399). DSS will never call you to ask for your account info. Never share EBT info over the phone. Protect your benefits by locking your EBT card on your ebtEDGE account. More: https://on.nyc.gov/41ffyER

Connect to Women's History Month with Books

03/25/2025 NYC Public Schools

Great books can help us connect to the past, inform the present, and shape the future. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’ve created reading lists that explore women’s history and perspectives, with books for every grade level. Explore our full list: http://schools.nyc.gov/womenshistorymonth

Women's History Month Highlight: Cartoonist Amelia "Oppy" Jones and the Art of Commuting

03/25/2025 NYC Public Schools Morning Bell

In celebration of Women's History Month, we’re highlighting our profile of Amelia Opdyke Jones. Best known as "Oppy," her work appeared in The Subway Sun poster series, which encouraged New York City subway riders to respect their fellow passengers.

Learn more about "Oppy" on Hidden Voices

Spring cleaning this weekend?

03/24/2025 NYC Sanitation

Donate your stuff, if possible. Make sure trash & recycling goes to the right spot, too.

Clothing – http://nyc.gov/textiles

Electronics – http://nyc.gov/electronics

Big, Bulky Items – http://nyc.gov/bulk

How to Get Rid of - http://nyc.gov/dsny

Improve Your Writing through Creative Workshops at Uptown Stories

03/24/2025 NYC Public Schools Morning Bell

For young people aged 8–18 years

Various workshops available at different sites through May 2025

Cost: Pay-What-You-Can; no proof of income required

Contact: Dorkys Ramos (dorkys@uptownstories.org)

Registration Deadline: ASAP

Expand your writing capabilities with Uptown Stories, an Uptown Manhattan-based nonprofit organization dedicated to offering afterschool, weekend, and summer creative writing workshops for children aged 8–18 years old. Participating students learn the art and craft of writing while also learning how to revise their work, give and receive constructive feedback, and finally, publish a paperback anthology.

Uptown Stories' tuition is "Pay-What-You-Can;" visit Uptown Stories' webpage to learn more about the workshops, and register for a class ASAP, as seats will be limited.

Summer is almost here, and time is running out!

03/24/2025 NYC Public Schools

Applications are still OPEN for Summer Rising! The FREE summer program for NYC students in grades K-8. @NYCSchools

Deadline: March 28 – APPLY TODAY!

After School Professional Development

03/21/2025 NYC Public Schools

The After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) reimagines professional learning in service of equity. All NYC educators are eligible to take ASPDP courses to grow their skills and impact their students. Explore the course catalog today: http://pci.nycenet.edu/aspdp/Course/Search

Learn about high schools offers and waitlist today

03/21/2025 NYC Public Schools

High school offer letters and waitlists are officially out for students who applied to the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to visit http://MySchools.nyc to accept your offer.

Attention, New Yorkers

03/21/2025 NYC Healthy

Health officials have detected a new measles case, and there’s now four in across the state. We urge all unvaccinated New Yorkers to get the full MMR vaccination to save lives and prevent any more spread. Get vaccinated: https://nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/measles.page

Your Summer, Your Block, Your Party!

03/21/2025 311

Apply for your block party permit with the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO) and let's make unforgettable memories on the streets we love! For more info, visit http://on.nyc.gov/streetevent.