Helpful Links outside NYC.gov:

Every Block

A news feed to keep track of what is happening within your Community District by block and neighborhood.

NYC Bloggers

Find local blogs by MTA subway station location

Place Blogger

Another site to help local blogs in your Community District

NYC.gov Links:

Neighborhood Map

See neighborhoods within in each Community District and download in-depth PDF profiles on each CD.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is an administrative body of 10 bipartisan Commissioners, two from each borough, appointed by the City Council for a term of four years. The Board oversees voter, poll site, and campaign-related issues.

Community Assistance Unit

The Community Assistance Unit works with neighborhood groups and City Agencies to improve the quality of life in NYC by delivering services more efficiently.

Immigrant Affairs, Office of

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Language Services promotes the interests and needs of immigrants and provides language-related services to immigrants and others with limited English language skills.

Veterans' Affairs, Mayor's Office of

The Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs advises the Mayor on issues and projects impacting the veterans' community.

Volunteer Center, Mayor's

The Mayor's Volunteer Center mobilizes individuals and organizations - public, private, and non-profit - to participate in volunteer activities that strengthen communities throughout New York City.

Voter Assistance Commission

The New York City Voter Assistance Commission is a nonpartisan government agency that encourages and facilitates voter registration and voter participation.

Women's Issues, Commission on

The Commission on Women's Issues seeks changes in public policy to improve the personal and professional lives of women and girls of New York City.

Youth and Community Development, Department of

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and adults through 2,841 contracts with community-based organizations throughout New York City. These include 558 contracts that comprise the Citywide Out-of-School Time (OST) initiative. OST offers a balanced mix of academic support, sports/recreational activities, the arts and cultural experiences, which take place after school, on weekends, and during school vacations; 464 programs to help low-income individuals and families become more economically self-sufficient; and 36 adult literacy programs that teach English skills to assist participants to further their education or to advance their careers. The Department also administers a network of 80 Beacon community centers in public schools that serve youth, adults and families during out-of-school hours. Through a range of programs, DYCD contractors assist immigrants to become naturalized citizens. In addition, DYCD implements and oversees the City's youth workforce development program, providing summer employment and year round services to introduce youth and young adults to the job market and help them develop the skills to succeed. DYCD is also responsible for the City’s runaway and homeless youth programs.