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What is this about??? Why are the lights on in this dorm, but off in others? What does prolonged light exposure do to a person’s mood and sleep? Why are clients being subjected to this???

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Celebrating 10 years of WorkWell! 🎉

DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton joined the celebration at the Surrogate’s Courts Building near City Hall.

WorkWell is the City’s premier wellness program for municipal employees — created with the vision of building the healthiest workforce in the nation.

Twelve city agencies, including DSS, partner with WorkWell to create workplaces that engage and empower employees to live healthier, more active lives.

From flu shots and guided meditation to nutrition resources and more, WorkWell gives city employees the tools to take care of their health and well-being.

A healthy workforce is the foundation of a productive city. 💪
#NYCDSSCares @dmhelenarteaga @workwellnyc

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LANDLORD RESOURCE FAIR IS IN 6 DAYS!!! OCT 29TH!!

I’m here with NYC’s Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani @ahmedtiganiwashere

We may not agree on everything, but we can agree on one thing: BETTER COMMUNICATION GETS BETTER RESULTS.

Landlords deserve answers. Tenants deserve safe, well-maintained homes. And city agencies need to work WITH us to make that happen.

OCTOBER 29TH | 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Industry City — 33 35th Street, Brooklyn

STOP GUESSING AND START GETTING ANSWERS.

Register through the link in my bio.

#nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #realestateinvestor #newyorkrealestate #landlord

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Every hour!!! And they refuse to turn off the lights. I have requested that@nycdhs @nycdsscommr @nycmayor @nycmayorsoffice turn off the lights and they have refused. This has created a conflict of interest as I am a caseworker @nychra Adult Protective Services which makes this issue more concerning. @cbsnewyork @nypost @nydailynews

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An evening of connection, collaboration, and a shared vision for what’s ahead.

At our Strategic Plan Launch, we had the opportunity to hear directly from some of the incredible people who joined us for this milestone moment.

From meaningful conversations to inspiring reflections, one thing was clear: the future of BXFN is something we’re building together.

Here’s a look back at the evening, through the voices of those who experienced it with us.

Beyond Shelter. Building Futures.

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A healthy workforce is the foundation of productivity. DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton joined the celebration of WorkWell’s 10th anniversary celebration at the Surrogate’s Courts Building near City Hall. As the City’s premier wellness program for municipal employees, WorkWell was established with the vision of creating the healthiest workforce in the nation.

Twelve city agencies, including DSS, collaborate with WorkWell to create workplaces that engage and empower employees to live healthy, active lifestyles, and to provide health and well-being services, programs, and resources. From flu shots, guided meditation, nutrition, and more, WorkWell emboldens city employees to maintain overall health and well-being. #NYCDSSCares @dmhelenarteaga @workwellnyc

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Hey, DSS Job Seekers! Join the NYC HRA Business Link Career Fair: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 10 am-2 pm in Brooklyn. Meet employers hiring for Outreach Crisis Coordinators, Peer Coordinators, Crisis Coordinators, Housing Specialists, Case Managers, Receptionists, Maintenance, Porters, Security, Retail, and more. #NYCDSSCares @dmhelenarteaga @NYCDSSCommr

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Why call when you can click? Use ACCESS HRA today! Besides applying for benefits, you can:
➡️ Request Cash Assistance case changes and one-shot deals.
➡️ Check your EBT balance, benefits, and case status.
➡️ View HRA notices and a list of documents received from you.
➡️ Update your contact information #ACCESSHRA at nyc.gov/accesshra #LinkInBio @nycdsscommr #NYCDSSCares @dmhelenarteaga

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A random photo dump from two and a half weeks of book tour. Starting with: A group of police officers who work with homeless and mentally ill folks in the transit system in Washington, DC. At @politicsprose.

With one of my brilliant interlocutors, @terrymoranjournalist, in Washington.

At the completely indescribable and very well-scented @godmothersbooks store in Santa Barbara.

Inexplicable skeletons occupying a wine cellar in a building in Chicago.

Seeing the legendary @therealbuddyguy in the flesh in Chicago at his club. @buddyguys

Talking about incredibly, incredibly important things with Fareed Zakaria and Malcolm Gladwell on the set of @realtimers with Bill Maher in LA.

Visiting the new @obamalibrary and center in Chicago.

A moment of peace at the Obama library in Chicago, the monument to the former president‘s mother.

I just liked this place in Chicago on the way to dinner with friends.

A small meet-up in Seattle with several people who work on the issues highlighted in my book. @folioseattle @nick_hanauer

Hastily ordered room service Champagne in Seattle upon learning that I made the New York Times bestseller list.

Another formidable questioner, the legendary @rebeccasolnit, on stage with me at @cityartssf.

An urgent haircut from @yukikotajima mid-tour.

With the incisive and hilarious and wise Junot Diaz, who interviewed me for @harvardbookstore in Cambridge.

At the @nytransitmuseum, for an unforgettable event with @mta and @nycdhs.

I was told to wear these to Calgary. So I did. I was not misled.

Calgary sunset.

Had a delightful morning playing pickleball with a bunch of strangers on the outskirts of Calgary. Gotta stay healthy on tour.

What is better than the company of other writers? At @wordfest in Calgary.

I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. OK, fine, it’s book tour.

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Food justice is about people. The people who show up every day to grow it, pack it, and get it home.

Qiana Mickie of NYC Urban Agriculture. Shawn Garcia, Chair of the Board at Sixth Street Community Center. CSA manager Jenny Deida, with Jaritza Santiago and Nicole Duncan. And the gardeners at Francisco “Pancho” Ramos Community Garden, keeping a neighborhood harvest going on East 9th.

A tomato into a Sixth Street tote. A share you can buy with SNAP. Come grow with us.
Sixth Street CSA · 638 E 6th Street · pickup 3–7 p.m. Pancho’s Garden · 703 E 9th Street

Apply or manage SNAP in #ACCESSHRA: https://on.nyc.gov/2Zb6XBR #LinkInBio Questions: 718-557-1399
#NYCDSSCares @dmhelenarteaga @NYCDSSCommr @nycurbanag @sixthstreetcc @panchos_garden_ #SNAP #CSA FoodJustice

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