• Helping you save money – Our administration has already helped put over $30 billion back into the pockets of New Yorkers by connecting people to city, state, and federal programs, and we’re just getting started! This week, we launched a new “Money in Your Pocket” online guide to help you easily check your eligibility and apply for 40+ free services, such as reduced subway fares and free tax prep. We’ll also be visiting over 20 underserved neighborhoods and NYCHA buildings to talk with New Yorkers directly about these programs and help them save money at their door.   

• Shutting down 1,000+ illegal smoke shops – Since launching “Operation Padlock to Protect” this May, we have already inspected 100% of shops identified as selling illegal cannabis, closed more than 1,000 illicit operations, and seized more than $63 million in illegal product. Illegal cannabis shops endanger our young people and erode our quality of life, while also undermining our legal cannabis industry. What happened to the *four tons* of seized product? We destroyed it: watch here.

• Making high-quality child care affordable – We announced a historic $100 million plan with the City Council to expand access to affordable child care, invest in our early childhood education system, increase 3-K and special education seats, and so much more. Expanding access to child care will grow our economy, help more women enter the workforce, and ensure that families have affordable, safe, and nurturing places to leave their kids.

↳ Three things to know this week:

1. NYC students head back to school next week! Check out our back-to-school checklist as you get your little ones ready for an exciting new year of learning and exploration. Don’t forget to update your NYC Schools Account with your current contact information to see your students’ grades, access forms, and more! 

2. Broadway Week starts on September 3! With 2-for-1 ticket deals for some of Broadway’s most popular productions, there could not be a better excuse to enjoy a night out on the town and see a spectacular show. View the participating productions here. 

3. Our online Jobs NYC portal makes it easy for New Yorkers like you to find good-paying career opportunities and free training programs. Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or are just getting started, see all that’s available to you in the greatest city in the world! 

↳ FREE events this weekend:

...Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel still safely operates with its original gears and motor from 104 years ago? The summertime staple has brought thrills and memories to New Yorkers for over a century, and many of its parts have remained the same. You can experience the excitement of the Wonder Wheel through Monday, September 2, and Coney Island’s beautiful public beach through Sunday, September 8. 

Curious what keeps a century-old Ferris wheel running? Here’s a special look inside the Wonder Wheel! 

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