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Find a Police Precinct or PSA

Find a police precinct or police service area (PSA).

<p>You can get information about New York City police precincts and police service areas (PSAs).</p>

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1678

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1678/service

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No-Change Permit Renewal

Online registration and renewal for certain Department of Buildings No-Change Permits.

The City's Department of Buildings allows registered users to renew selected No-Change permits online, using its eRenewal system.<br> <br>Anyone with a valid and active general contractor tracking number or a license number with the Department of Buildings is eligible for an eRenewal account.

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2084

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2084/service

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Domestic Violence Help for Victims

Get help with domestic violence services, regardless of immigration status or language.

<p>Services are available to domestic violence victims throughout the five boroughs. Domestic violence occurs in families of all races, cultures, religions, and income levels. Assistance is available to both male and female victims and to victims in same-sex relationships. No matter what your immigration status is, if someone is abusing you, help is available.</p> <p>The New York City Domestic Violence Hotline provides safety planning, referrals, and connections to emergency housing for victims of domestic violence. You can contact the Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 621-HOPE or (800) 621-4673.</p> <p>New York City Family Justice Centers provide one-stop locations for victims to receive services. Services include emergency shelter and permanent housing, orders of protection, financial assistance, counseling, health care, civil legal assistance, self-sufficiency, and filing police reports.</p> <p>If you are in danger or have been hurt by your partner, call 911 immediately.</p>

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1542

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1542/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Clean Air NY Program

Get information about a program to prevent ozone pollution.

You can receive daily ozone alerts and information on keeping the air pollution free from the Clean Air NY program.

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2174

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2174/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Take Care New York Program

Get information about the 10 steps you can take now to live a longer and healthier life.

Through the Take Care New York program, the City collaborates with more than 550 organizations which help people lead longer and healthier lives. Take Care New York encourages health improvement in 10 key areas.

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2581

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2581/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Nursing Home Complaint

Make a complaint about nursing home care.

<p>You can make complaints about nursing home care and facility conditions, including heat complaints.</p>

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2108

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2108/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Excavation Undermining Nearby Building

Report building excavation undermining a nearby building.

You can report building excavation that is undermining nearby buildings. Violations are issued when appropriate.

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1626

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1626/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Home Improvement Contractor License Verification

Check that a contractor is licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

<p>You can check if a home improvement contractor is licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Any contractor performing home improvement work costing more than $200 must have a DCA license to operate legally in the City.</p>

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2952

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2952/service

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Employment Agency License

Apply for or renew a license to provide job assistance for a fee.

The City licenses employment agencies.<BR><BR>A person or business must have an Employment Agency License to charge employers to help find employees or jobseekers to help find work. This includes people or businesses that find jobs for nurses or people in theater. Individuals must have an Employment Agency Manager License to manage an employment agency.<BR><BR>A license is not required for temp agencies, or those dealing exclusively with jobs paying more than $20,000.

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2907

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2907/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Smokeless Tobacco Law

Information about the smokeless tobacco rules in sports and recreational arenas.

<p>Effective March 2016, it is illegal for anyone to use smokeless tobacco at a sports arena or recreational arena that issues tickets for assigned seats or standing room to any event.</p> <p>The law prohibits the use of any tobacco product that is intended for oral or nasal use. Restricted products include, but are not limited to, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, snus, snuff, and dissolvable tobacco products.</p> <p>Operators of arenas must:</p> <ul> <li>Update their 'No Smoking' signs to inform their employees and the public that the use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited.</li> <li>Inform smokeless tobacco users that they are breaking the law.</li> </ul>

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5805

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/5805/service

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Films Produced Last Year List

Get a list of films produced in the City last year.

You can get a list of films produced in New York City in the previous year.

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1660

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1660/service

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Domestic Partnership Registration or Termination

Register or terminate a domestic partnership.

The City's Domestic Partnership Registry allows unmarried couples who are residents or employees of New York City and who are in a committed, ongoing relationship to document their relationship.

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1538

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1538/service

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Scaffold Safety Classes

Get information about certification classes for workers and employers on suspending or hanging scaffold safety.

The City offers certification classes for workers and employers on suspended scaffold and hanging scaffold safety. The classes are offered in multiple languages.

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2400

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2400/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Building Construction or Alteration Permit

Apply for a permit to construct or alter a building.

<p>You need a permit to construct, alter, or change the use of buildings and structures.</p> <p>To apply for a Building Construction or Alteration Permit, you can download the PW1 Plan or Work Approval Application form online or pick up a copy at a Department of Buildings (DOB) Borough Office.

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1261

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1261/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Private Sewer or Water Main Permit

Apply for a permit to install a private water main, sewer, or drain.

The City accepts applications for permits to install private water mains, sewers, or drains in the City. Requests are only accepted from licensed plumbers or contractors. Requests from the general public are not accepted.

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2254

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2254/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Become a Parks Mounted Auxiliary Officer

Information on volunteering to become a Parks Mounted Auxiliary Officer.

<p>The City's Mounted Auxiliary Unit is made up of private citizens who volunteer their time to be the eyes and ears of the Parks Enforcement Patrol. If you wish to volunteer you must be an experienced rider.</p> <p>Accepted candidates will be trained in Parks Enforcement Patrol policies and procedures, as well as Parks’ rules and regulations and the proper use of equipment.</p>

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2805

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2805/service

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Suicide

Report a person threatening suicide.

The City accepts reports of people threatening to kill themselves.

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2551

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2551/service

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Vandalism in a Park

Report of vandalism in a park.

The City accepts reports of vandalism in parks.

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2681

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2681/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Sewer Odor

Report a smell coming from a catch basin or sewer.

You can report sewer odor.

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2440

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2440/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

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Electronics Store License

Apply for or renew a license to sell audio, video, photo, or computer equipment.

The City licenses electronics stores.<br><br>A business must have an Electronics Store License to sell audio, video, photo, computer, calculator, or other electronic equipment.

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2898

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2898/service

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Find a Greenmarket or Farmers Market

Find a greenmarket or farmers market in New York City.

You can get information about products grown, raised, caught, and baked by local farmers and fishers and sold at greenmarkets and farmers markets throughout the five boroughs.

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1781

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1781/service

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Marriage Certificate

Get a copy of a marriage certificate.

You can order copies of New York City marriage records.

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2001

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2001/service

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Business Fine Payment

Get information for businesses about paying Department of Consumer Affairs violation fines.

Businesses can pay Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) fines online or in person.

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2819

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2819/service

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Divorce and Separation Proceedings

Get information about divorce and separation proceedings.

You can get information on divorce and separation proceedings.

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1532

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1532/service

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Flammable Liquid Disposal Information

Get information about how to dispose of flammable liquids.

Highly flammable liquids, such as lighter fluid, should never be disposed of in the New York City municipal waste stream. Contact an appropriate private hazardous chemical waste company by looking in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Services.

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1714

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1714/service

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Missing Person Status

Get information about the status of a missing person.

The City provides information about the status of a missing person. The City also accepts additional information about a missing person already reported.

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2024

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2024/service

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Crime Victim Assistance

Get help for a crime victim.

<p>Safe Horizon provides information, counseling, and other assistance to crime victims. Their hotline has more than 150 languages available.</p> <p>Safe Horizon also helps clients with receiving restitution from probationers and making claims for compensation with the New York State Crime Victims Board.</p> <p>Safe Horizon's Project Safe provides lock replacement services to crime victims. Project Safe changes, replaces, or installs top locks free of charge within 24 to 48 hours. The bottom lock is the property and responsibility of the landlord and will not be serviced by Project Safe's locksmiths. You must get damaged doors and doorframes repaired before scheduling an appointment with a locksmith.</p> <p>The Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) system allows crime victims to register to receive updates on the status of an inmate, including scheduled release date and transfer information.</p> <p>Counseling and crime prevention education is also provided to seniors ages 60 and older by the City and a network of community-based agencies. Crime victims include victims of burglary, robbery, physical and sexual assaults, purse snatchings, pickpocketing, mortgage scams, mail and Internet scams, home improvement scams, and identity theft. The City can also assist seniors with making police reports or contacting the District Attorney's Office for an investigation.</p>

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Greenstreets Program

City program to make more green spaces and capture stormwater in the five boroughs.

<p>The Greenstreets program converts paved, vacant traffic islands and medians into green spaces filled with trees, shrubs and groundcover in an effort to capture stormwater. The program is part of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. All funding for Greenstreet construction under this plan is administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).</p>

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1780

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1780/service

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Asbestos Notification and Certification

Get information about certification and notification for work involving asbestos.

The City requires that you provide notification if you are performing work that may disturb asbestos containing materials. Examples of such work include alterations, renovations, and demolitions.<br><br>You must be certified by the City for handling or investigating asbestos, and for legally removing or disturbing material containing asbestos.

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1084

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Business Complaint Against Another Business

Make a complaint as a business against another business.

New York's Better Business Bureau accepts complaints by a business against another business.

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2815

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2815/service

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NYC Job Training Guide

Get a guide to job skills training courses that accept the Individual Training Grant vouchers issued by Workforce1 Career Centers.

<p>You can get information about training courses that accept Workforce1 Career Center Individual Training Grant vouchers. You can get more information at Workforce1 Career Centers.</p>

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2984

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2984/service

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NYCHA Fees and Charges

Get information about NYCHA fees and charges.

<P>NYCHA residents must pay fees and surcharges for parking, heavy-duty appliances, and repair for damages caused by residents, which include charges for the costs of labor, materials and equipment. A 20 percent discount for parking fees and appliance surcharge fees will be given to 82 percent of NYCHA residents, specifically senior citizens, the disabled and residents who pay less than ceiling rent.</P>

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2140

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West Nile Virus

Get information about West Nile Virus.

The City provides information about the West Nile Virus. This is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis or meningitis and is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

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2751

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2751/service

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Tenant Harassment Assistance

Get information and assistance for tenant harassment.

<p>It is illegal for building owners to force tenants to leave their apartments or surrender their rights. If you are a low-income tenant in an apartment in New York City who is being harassed by your landlord, you can get information and help, including free or low-cost legal assistance.</p> <p>Mayor de Blasio has created a program to provide legal assistance to low-income tenants who are being harassed by landlords who are trying to take advantage of zoning changes to force out tenants. The program also provides additional legal services for tenants. A special task force will review complaints that are submitted through 311 and 311 Online to identify potential situations where harassment may be occurring to investigate and prosecute landlords who harass tenants.</p> <p>State and City agencies will work together to review complaints that are submitted for various types of harassment. They will protect tenant rights by ensuring building and housing code compliance, conducting inspections, and issuing violations when appropriate.</p> <p>The harassment of tenants by landlords or owners can include:</p> <ul> <li>Not offering leases or lease renewals, or repeatedly trying to pay you to move out.</li> <li>Unjustified eviction notices or illegal lockouts.</li> <li>Threats and intimidation, such as late-night phone calls.</li> <li>Overcharging for a rent-regulated apartment.</li> <li>Failure to provide necessary repairs or utilities.</li> <li>Deliberately causing construction-related problems for tenants, such as working after hours, blocking entrances, or failing to remove excessive dust or debris.</li> </ul> <p>Residents of the ZIP codes listed below can get help by calling the New York City Tenant Protection Hotline at (917) 661-4505, Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM.</p> <ul> <li>Bronx: 10452 and 10453</li> <li>Brooklyn: 11207, 11208, 11212, and 11233</li> <li>Manhattan: 10029, 10034, and 10035</li> <li>Queens: 11101, 11354, and 11358</li> <li>Staten Island: 10301 and 10304</li> </ul> <p>Residents in all other ZIP code areas within New York City can get help by calling the Legal Aid Society at (212) 577-3300, Legal Services NYC at (917) 661-4500, or the Urban Justice Center at (646) 459-3017.</p> <div style='position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; top: 255px; left: 0px;' id='_mcePaste' class='mcePaste' data-mce-bogus='1'></div>

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4860

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/4860/service

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Legal Assistance

Get help with a legal question or problem.

<p>You can receive legal assistance and lawyer referrals through the New York City Bar Association and Law Help NY.</p> <p>Cases handled include:</p> <ul> <li>Accidents and medical malpractice</li> <li>Criminal defense</li> <li>Employment discrimination and wage disputes</li> <li>Immigration</li> <li>Marriage and family-related cases</li> <li>Property, landlord, and tenant issues</li> <li>Workers' compensation and work-related injuries</li> </ul> <p>Additional assistance and referrals are available to the following groups:</p> <ul> <li>Seniors age 60 and older</li> <li>Veterans</li> <li>City employees with questions about conflict of interest law</li> </ul>

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1166

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1166/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-10-06T13:06:26.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Non-Residential Building Maintenance Complaint

Report a maintenance problem in a commercial or non-residential building.

You can report a broken: <br /> <ul> <li>Floor </li> <li>Stairs</li> <li>Ceiling</li> <li>Wall</li> <li>Door</li> <li>Window </li> <li>Water pipe</li> </ul> <p>You can also report a safety concern about a cooling tower in a commercial establishment or non-residential building. Before filing a complaint, you should attempt to resolve the issue with the landlord, manager, or owner directly.</p> <div style='position: absolute; left: -40px; top: -25px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;' data-mce-bogus='1' class='mcePaste' id='_mcePaste'></div>

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2107

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2107/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-08-06T16:59:23.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20100402-B961E582-3E8A-11DF-BC2C-96DAE110FEB8

Beekeeping

Get information about keeping honeybees in New York City.

<p>It is legal to keep honeybees in New York City.</p><p>You can keep honeybees as a hobby or profession. You must register your beekeeping operation with the City within 30 days of establishing your hive and follow operating and maintenance guidelines. You must renew your registrations annually.</p>

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1164

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1164/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T17:56:20.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20120207-61323E16-51CA-11E1-A74B-E14F192D60FC

Benefit Card Assistance

Replace your benefit card (EBT), check your balance, or change your PIN for Medicaid, cash assistance, or food stamps.

<p>If your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card for Medicaid, Cash Assistance, or Food Stamps was lost, stolen, or printed with incorrect information, you can get a replacement. Replacement cards can only be mailed to the address on record.</p> <p>It will take between 7 and 10 business days for you to get the card.</p> <p>If your card is for more than one benefit, you only have to submit one replacement request.</p> <ul> <li>If your card is for SNAP only, use the <a target='_blank' href='https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=HRA+Benefit+Card+Replacement+Food+Stamp'><strong>SNAP Replacement Form</strong></a>.</li> <li>If your card is for Medicaid only, use the <a target='_blank' href='https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=HRA+Benefit+Card+Replacement+Medicaid'><strong>Medicaid Replacement Form</strong></a>.</li> <li>If your card is for Medicaid and SNAP, use the <a target='_blank' href='https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=HRA+Benefit+Card+Replacement+Food+Stamp'><strong>SNAP Replacement Form</strong></a>  </li> <li>If your card includes Cash Assistance, use the <a target='_blank' href='https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=HRA+Benefit+Card+Replacement+Cash+Assistance'><strong>Cash Assistance Replacement Form</strong></a>.</li> </ul> <p>You can check your benefit card balance or change your PIN by calling EBT Customer Service at (888) 328-6399.    </p> <p>           </p>

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1172

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1172/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2017-02-03T17:15:03.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

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Bag of Garbage or Loose Debris in Street Complaint

Report a stray bag of garbage or loose debris in a driving or biking lane of a street.

The City accepts reports of stray bags of garbage or loose debris, such as heavy gravel or a large amount of dirt in the driving or biking lane of a street.

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1115

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1115/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2014-02-25T15:57:25.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Food Waste Drop Off Locations

Information on where residents can bring their food waste for composting.

<p>You can bring almost all of your food waste (except meat, dairy, and oily food waste) to neighborhood-based food scrap drop-off sites throughout the City.</p> <p>Acceptable food scraps include:</p> <ul> <li>Fruit and vegetable scraps</li> <li>Coffee grounds, filters and paper tea bags </li> <li>Bread and grains</li> <li>Egg shells</li> <li>Nutshells</li> <li>Corncobs</li> <li>Food-soiled paper towels and napkins</li> <li>Shredded newspaper</li> <li>Sawdust and wood shavings (from untreated wood)</li> <li>Stale beans, flour, and spices</li> <li>Cut or dried flowers</li> <li>Houseplants and potting soil</li> <li>Feathers</li> </ul> <p>You cannot bring:</p> <ul> <li>Meat or fish scraps</li> <li>Cheese or dairy products</li> <li>Fats, grease, or oil and oily foods</li> <li>Cat or dog feces and kitty litter</li> <li>Colored or glossy paper</li> <li>Sawdust made from pressure-treated plywood or lumber</li> <li>Coal or charcoal ashes</li> <li>Non-compostable materials, such as plastics, metals, and glass</li> <li>Diseased or insect-infested houseplants and soil</li> <li>Biodegradable/compostable plastics</li> </ul>

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4422

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/4422/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-10-30T09:06:46.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

20090318-14B07E2C-13CA-11DE-995C-A88D1AB56F58

Taxi, Livery, and Black Car Service Driver Compliment

Compliment the driver of a taxi, livery, or black car service.

<p>You can submit positive comments about a taxi, livery, or black car service driver, including drivers of app-based car services, such as Uber or Lyft.</p> <p>Your comments will be documented and used to consider drivers for appropriate awards.</p>

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2602

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2602/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-12-16T11:10:14.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20100211-ADE55FB6-172C-11DF-BC2C-96DAE110FEB8

Internships

Get information about internships.

The City provides information about internship programs for young adults, college age undergraduates, and those who recently graduated college. 

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2973

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2973/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-07-15T14:00:09.000

2016-12-12T15:30:12.000

20081030-33565222-A681-11DD-8E9F-96DAE110FEB8

Capital Access Small Business Loans

Get information about loan guarantees for small businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

The NYC Capital Access Loan program provides micro and small business owners and lenders a streamlined method to obtain up to a 40 percent guarantee for qualified loans and lines of credit up to $250,000. 

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2839

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2839/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-03-02T17:14:32.000

2019-01-14T15:30:25.000

20161103-35F1D5F2-A203-11E6-8FD3-BF2C7A1E2EDD

Hepatitis C

Information about how to get tested, vaccinated, and treated for Hepatitis C.

<b>Test/Vaccine<br /></b>You can get tested for Hepatitis C. There is no vaccine to prevent the disease, and you are never immune.<br /><br />You should get tested for Hepatitis C if you:<br /> <ul> <li>Were born between 1945 and 1965</li> <li>Have ever injected or inhaled (snorted) drugs, hormones, steroids, silicon or cosmetics - even if it was once a long time ago</li> <li>Had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992</li> <li>Are HIV-Positive</li> <li>Were born in, or had a blood transfusion or medical procedure in, Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, or the former Soviet Republic</li> <li>Are the child of a Hepatitis C-positive mother</li> <li>Got a tattoo or piercing from anyone other than a licensed professional</li> <li>Have had abnormal liver tests or were told you have liver disease</li> <li>Have ever been on long-term dialysis</li> <li>Have been exposed to blood or stuck with a needle while working</li> <li>Have ever been incarcerated</li> <li>Are a man who has sex with men</li> <li>Have sex with multiple partners.</li> </ul> <b>Treatment</b><br />Oral medications can cure Hepatitis C in 2-3 months, with few side effects. You can get low-cost or free care and treatment at several City facilities. <div id='_mcePaste' class='mcePaste' data-mce-bogus='1' style='position: absolute; left: -40px; top: -25px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;'></div>

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6226

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/6226/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-07T15:16:57.000

2017-02-22T16:02:00.000

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Health Care Proxy

Get the form and guidelines for appointing a health care proxy.

<p>The City provides information about appointing a health care proxy in New York State.</p> <p>The State provides copies of the Health Care Proxy Form in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Italian, and Haitian Creole.</p>

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1795

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1795/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T18:00:07.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20040728-039D08A8-E0E4-11D8-AFED-B492D67FFAF7

Assistance for Homeless Shelter Residents

Get help if you are a homeless individual currently in the shelter system.

<p>If you are a homeless shelter resident, client advocates can help with resolving issues and overcoming barriers. You can also report medical concerns while you are in the shelter.</p> <p>You will need to provide your name, phone number, and shelter location.</p>

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1098

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1098/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-11-29T20:06:02.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20090318-B5E7EA6A-13C9-11DE-A2E4-8F61B040A64A

Comment for the Mayor

Send a comment or opinion to the Mayor, including those about City government processes.

<p>You can send your opinions and comments for the Mayor by mail or email.<br /><br />To contact the Mayor by mail, send a letter to:<br /><br />The Honorable Bill de Blasio<br />City Hall<br />New York, NY 10007</p>

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1412

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1412/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-10-18T16:08:14.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000

20090318-C0FE5DDA-13C9-11DE-A23A-A793475C7DE9

Asbestos Complaint

Report asbestos that is exposed or disturbed.

You can report asbestos that is exposed or disturbed. Asbestos may be disturbed by removal, handling, or renovations. Asbestos that has been piled or placed in the trash or in dumpsters is also considered disturbed asbestos.

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1093

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1093/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T16:39:59.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

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Missing Persons

Report or provide information about a person who may be missing, abducted, or kidnapped.

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2029

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2029/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2015-08-17T13:40:56.000

2017-02-22T16:01:58.000

20120702-F6087C5A-C455-11E1-A805-D13F93969801

Farmers Market Health Bucks Coupons

Information about where to find farmers' markets and how to use Health Bucks coupons.

<p>Health Bucks coupons can be used at all NYC Farmers' Markets to buy fresh fruit and vegetables.</p> <p>For every $5 you spend in Food Stamps (EBT) at any farmers' market that accepts EBT, you can get a free $2 Health Bucks coupon.<br /> <br />Adults and children who participate in Health Department-sponsored nutrition and cooking classes at select farmers' markets will receive a $2 Health Bucks coupon.</p> <p>Community organizations may also apply to receive Health Bucks coupons for nutrition or health-related programming.</p> <p>The Health Bucks season runs from July 1 to November 30.</p>

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1643

http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1643/service

2099-12-31T00:00:00.000

2016-06-03T17:59:18.000

2017-02-22T16:01:59.000