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Mayor Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Klein today announced that New York City's four-year high school graduation rate rose to an all-time high of 63 percent in 2009, according to the State Education Department, which released the data today. Between 2008 and 2009, the June graduation rate rose nearly three percentage points, extending its continuous rise since the Mayor won control of the school system in 2002.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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The NYC Commission on Women's Issues and Barnard College create a unique mentoring program giving New York City college students access to New York City's most successful women.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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Apply to the Training Program
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Small Business Services is calling for nominations of individuals, small businesses, and community organizations for the 2010 Neighborhood Achievement Awards, to be hosted by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Commissioner Robert W. Walsh at Gracie Mansion this summer.
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The Mayor's Office of Adult Education and the City University of New York were nominated for four NY Emmy Awards for "We Are New York". The popular new TV show was nominated for: Best Writing; Best Photography; Best Crime Programming; and Best Music. The awards will be presented on April 18.
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Find out how to compete in the job market when you're over 40, laid off, and competing with a younger generation who all want the same job on the next episode of JOB HUNT, your guide to getting hired, on Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00 pm on NYC life (Channel 25).
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JOB HUNT on demand
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NY'ers earning less than $58,000 can file their taxes online for
free through a joint program of the Department of Consumer Affairs
and The Beehive. Assisted online tax preparation is also available
at certain free sites. At more than 60 free sites Citywide certified
volunteers will prepare eligible New Yorkers' returns and help
them claim credits.
Learn
more via DCA's Web site
Learn
about tax credits and free tax assistance
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about the $aveNYC Account
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Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Gibbs,
Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr.
Farley and the City's Chief Service Officer Billings-Burford launched
Flu Fighters, an NYC Service initiative to help combat the spread
of influenza this season.
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Use the NYC Health Insurance Link online tool to find health insurance
that meets both your needs and your budget.
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NYC Business Express provides the license, permit, tax, and incentive
information and applications you need to start your business. You
can now use NYC Business Express to apply online for over 30 City
licenses, permits, and certifications.
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Heat
Season Lasts until May 31st
Residential building owners must maintain hot
water year round and adequate heat during
Heat
Season when the outdoor temperature falls below 55° between
6:00 am and 10:00 pm and 40° between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
You
May Qualify for Benefits
Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc
to screen your family for up to 35 City, State, and Federal health and
human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn
about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in
applications.
You
Can Learn about Fitness Opportunites Online
Visit BeFitNYC to learn about fitness opportunities occuring across the City. Learn
about places to go, classes to take, or teams to join today.
You
Can Plan Bus and Subway Trip Online
Want to find out the best way to get around town? Use the MTA Trip Planner to get the quickest route.
You
Can Find Free Things to Do Daily from NYC & Company
Find a daily guide to free events around the five boroughs, from film screenings and concerts to festivals, and more, at NYC & Company.
You
Can Get Historic Photos Online
Between 1939 and 1941, and again in the mid-1980s, the City photographed
every house and building in the five Boroughs. Copies of these tax
photos are available for purchase online via the Municipal
Archives.
You
Can Locate City Services using NYCityMap
Use NYCityMap
to find information on transportation, education, public safety, resident
services, neighborhood information, and City life. And don't miss the
latest feature - an aerial view of the City. |
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