Customer Service Appreciation Week
The City of New York honors 311 call center representatives for their outstanding work performance and dedication to the residents of New York during Customer Service Appreciation Week, October 6-10. 311 is the only number you need to know for all government information and non-emergency services. Learn more about 311
Prepare
for the Conversion to Digital TV
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations
in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch
to 100% digital broadcasting. If you have an analog TV, unless
you hook up a converter box it will no longer work as of February
17, 2009. Learn
more about converting and find out how to get a convertor box coupon
NYCEDC
Interactive Project Map
The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has an interactive
map on its Web site that can help you learn more about NYCEDC projects,
incentives, and zoning. Learn
more
Harlem
Hospital Doctor Named MacArthur Fellow
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases
at Harlem Hospital Center, was named one of the 2008 MacArthur
Fellows. The MacArthur Fellows were awarded to 25 individuals selected
for their creativity, originality, and potential to make important
contributions in the future. Learn
more
Job Fair
for Architects & Engineers
Are you an architect or engineer looking to make a difference?
On October 14, the Department of Buildings (DOB) is hosting a job
fair in the 6th floor training room at 280 Broadway in Manhattan.
You can learn more about career opportunities as well as benefits
of working at the Department. Learn
more
You
Can Access the Laws of the City of New York Online The City has launched a new Web site granting
public online
access to the New York City Charter and Administrative Code and the
Rules of the City of New York.
You
Can Search for Vendors & Lobbyists You can search for information on vendors and
Lobbyists that do business with the City of New York via the Doing
Business Portal.
You
Can Purchase Historical Photos Online Between 1939 and 1941, the City photographed
every house and building in the five Boroughs. These unique images are
now available
for purchase.
You Can Join the Police Auxiliary The Auxiliary Police are civic-minded individuals
who volunteer
to assist their local Police Precincts, Housing Police Service Area,
and Transit Borough Queens by performing uniformed patrol in their communities.
You
Can Tour Historic Government Buildings The Art Commission of the City of New York offers
public
tours of City Hall, Tweed Courthouse, and Gracie Mansion, landmarks
of New York’s history and architecture.