From Bay Ridge to Astoria, New York City appreciates its strong Greek community.

Today, Mayor Eric Adams joined a group of members of the Greek community to raise their flag at Bowling Green and celebrate their Independence Day.

Soccer is gaining momentum in New York City and we scored another goal yesterday.

The city is excited to move forward with the Willets Point project, building more affordable housing in Queens and creating our first soccer-specific stadium.

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Some people call him a hero when it comes to homelessness because he knows how important housing is to our city.

Shams DaBaron experienced housing insecurity and homelessness most of his life. Now, he advocates for the creation of more affordable housing.
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Find information on this weekend's closures at nyc.gov/bqealert.

Nobody likes a porch pirate and we’re doing something about it!

LockerNYC offers free delivery lockers on public sidewalks. Packages will be securely delivered and the program will also help cut down on the number of big delivery trucks on streets. More: nyc.gov/LockerNYC

Housing is the GOAL! ⚽️

Mayor Eric Adams, Francisco Moya and leaders from across the city celebrate the Willets Point project moving forward. This initiative will transform the neighborhood, creating over 1,500 affordable homes, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, and more.

Lithium-ion batteries have sparked deadly fires, so New York City is putting safe solutions into gear:

● Outlawing the sale of dangerous batteries
● Installing safe public charging stations
● Developing a trade-in program for batteries and bikes

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Deputy Commissioner Kaufman and Camara said farewell to the dynamic Ambassador Marita Landaveri, outgoing Consul General of Peru. Her leadership was a unifying force for NYC's diplomatic community, and she will be greatly missed!

Mark your calendars: The PEN World Voices Festival returns on May 8!

100 writers, representing more than 25 countries, will join this event in Greenwich Village to discuss poetry, novels, and more.

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#ImportantReminder ✍️

You have until Monday to file your taxes!

Save some time, make a plan, and don't skip this necessary task.

If your family earned $85,000 or less in 2023, a certified volunteer could help you file your return at no cost: nyc.gov/taxprep

Have you ever been afraid your packages would be stolen? LockerNYC will keep them SAFE!

This initiative will provide free and secure delivery lockers, so New Yorkers can keep their packages protected from porch pirates.

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Happy #NationalSiblingsDay to our super City of New York sibling agencies!

Always a joy to work creatively + collaboratively to #GetStuffDone for New Yorkers! Just last week, Commr Mayuga + NYCAgingCommr teamed up to protect older adults from scams.

🫶 #LoveMySiblingsNYC

Rain is in the forecast this week, so it's time to channel your neighborhood hero energy and check in on your local catch basins. Ensuring they are clear of debris can help prevent flooding! Need help? File a report here: on.nyc.gov/2J74we4, and we'll dispatch a crew.

.NWS New York NY Coastal Flood Advisory for Staten Island, Brooklyn: 9PM on Thursday, 4/11, to 2AM on Friday, 4/12. Inundation of 0.5 ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads/properties. weather.gov/okx. Multilingual/ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2glCc9d.

.NWS New York NY Coastal Flood Advisory for Queens North: 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on Friday, 4/12. Inundation of one-half ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads/properties. weather.gov/okx. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2glCc9d.

.NWS New York NY Coastal Flood Advisory for Queens South: 9:00 PM on Thursday, 4/11, to 3:00 AM on Friday, 4/12. Inundation of one-half ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads/properties. weather.gov/okx. Multilingual/ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2glCc9d.

Happy #NationalSiblingsDay , New York City! #LoveMySiblingsNYC .

.NWS New York NY Coastal Flood Advisory for the Bronx: 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on Friday, 4/12. Inundation of 1ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads/properties. weather.gov/okx. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2glCc9d.