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    Meet Patrick Benn, deputy commissioner for Facilities Management and Construction here at DCAS. Patrick oversees the teams responsible for maintaining and operating all 56 DCAS-managed public buildings. Learn why Patrick serves the City of New York.

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    Every DCAS-owned building has a trained Fire & Life Safety team dedicated to guiding occupants during emergencies. Check out this month's flyer to learn how they plan ahead, provide clear direction, and ensure everyone is accounted for safely.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei accepts keys from Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Stanley Richards to mark the transfer of Rikers facilities to DCAS.
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    At the Mayor’s direction, DOC permanently closed the North Infirmary Command, a vacant jail that first opened in 1932, and transferred the facility to DCAS. The DOC also transferred jurisdiction over large portions of the George Motchan Detention Center and Anna M. Kross Center to DCAS. These are the first property transfers from DOC to DCAS since 2021.

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    The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building is one of the largest municipal office buildings in the world. The cupola located in the central tower features sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and beyond. DCAS is now accepting reservations to share this remarkable experience with visitors.

NY CityLearn Summer 2026 catalog with four images of people at various types of training sessions.

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    DCAS is pleased to present the Online Summer 2026 Citywide Course Catalog. Visit NYCityLearn and click on Explore and Learn to view and apply for courses.

Citywide Recruitment Outreach Events

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Join the DCAS Office of Citywide Recruitment (OCR) at outreach events across all five boroughs. Meet our team, explore how to apply for a city job, and learn about the civil service exam process — your first step toward a career in public service.


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