SCRIE Income Eligibility Increased to $29,000
The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program has increased its income eligibility to $29,000. Older New Yorkers living in rent controlled or rent stabilized housing may now be eligible to have their rent "frozen" and not pay any rent increases. There are three easy ways to get an application: download one below, call 311, or go to ACCESSNYC.
  Learn more about SCRIE here.
  Download an application here.
  Go To ACCESSNYC

The Digital Television Transition
The DTV transition took effect midnight, Friday, June 12. Older New Yorkers can learn about the transition by accessing any of the links below or by calling 311.

Learn more about:
  The DTV Transition and coupon program.
  Converting to digital TV.
  Publications in English and other foreign languages.
  Events, walk-in centers and free in-home assistance.

Information on H1N1 (SO) Flu
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene continues to monitor the newly identified flu virus known as H1N1 (SO).
Learn more.
Read OEM's Ready NY flu guide.
H1S1 (SO) Influenza: What New Yorkers Need To Know.

Register for Notify NYC
Notify NYC is a free service designed to deliver real-time emergency information to the public via e-mail, text messaging, and recorded phone calls. Notify NYC is now citywide, and New Yorkers can sign up to receive updates about emergency events throughout the entire city. Sign up now.
Visit Notify NYC online.

NYC Service: Become a Volunteer!
Launched by Mayor Bloomberg on Monday, April 20th, NYC Service is a new effort to promote service and volunteerism in New York City. A key goal for NYC Service is connecting those who want to serve with meaningful opportunities that address the City's most pressing local needs.
Visit NYC Service

Community Partners: Summer Help at No Cost to You
The New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides employers with interns and entry-level employees. Youth work up to 25 hours per week for seven weeks with the goal of building on their individual strengths and incorporating youth development principles.
Learn more about SYEP
Learn how to become a worksite this summer