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CITY TO MOBILIZE THOUSANDS TO COMPLETE 2020 CENSUS, TO WHICH ONLY HALF OF NEW YORKERS HAVE RESPONDED
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n order to stave off the potential loss of billions in federal aid for critical programs as well as the loss of up to two congressional seats in the midst of the worst economic crisis in a century, New York City is launching the #GetCountedNYC Census Week of Action to mobilize all households to respond to the census in New York City, which has just a 53.8% self-response rate as of July 24. From July 27 - August 2, NYC Census 2020 and our partners are planning a week of activities citywide to mobilize New Yorkers to self-respond to the 2020 Census. 500 New Yorkers have already signed up to volunteer and New Yorkers can continue to join the effort at nyc.gov/censusweek. The Census Week of Ac-
tion is timed to significantly increase New York City’s self-response rate immediately prior to the launch of the U.S. Census Bureau’s door-to-door enumeration, which has historically proven to be deeply flawed and unreliable in New York City. The census determines the equitable distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funds annually for education, healthcare, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and more, in addition to determining the number of seats each state is allotted in the House of Representatives, as well as the shape and size of local and state legislative districts. #GetCounted Census Week of Action Public Events: Monday, July 27: 10:00 AM: Social Media
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Day of Action: • NYC Census 2020 and partners will share content from six campaigns, including a new “Get Out the Count” campaign and a new video from NYC Census 2020 and BRIC entitled “Quarantine Dreams,” which features New Yorkers describing their dreams for a post COVID-19 recovery and how the census is crucial to rebuilding the city after COVID. • Partners will be able to share campaigns in 20+ languages. 11:00 AM: Chinatown Press Conference: Manhattan Borough President Brewer, NYC Census 2020, F.Y. Eye, Chinatown Partnership, Wonton Food Launch Census Fortune Cookie Campaign
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• What: Press conference to launch census messages in fortune cookies campaign and to mobilize response among NYC’s Chinese-American communities. • Who: NYC Census 2020: Director Julie Menin, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, Nina Robbins, F.Y. Eye Media, Wellington Chen, Chinatown Partnership, Wonton Food, additional community partners • Where: In front of the Church of the Transfiguration: 25 Mott Street (b/t Mosco and Pell) • Contacts: • NYC Census 2020: Sona Rai, srai@census.nyc.gov, 585-530-7484 • BP Brewer: Aries Dela Cruz, ACruz@manhattanbp.nyc.
gov, 917-960-1187 11:00 AM: Southeast Queens Press Conference and Caravan: Queens Borough President Lee, NYC Census 2020, Council Members Adams and Koslowitz, Assembly Member Weprin, Chhaya CDC Mobilize Response Several neighborhoods in Southeast Queens, including Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Hillside, and Jamaica have among the City’s lowest self-response rates, ranging from 40 to 43 percent. • What: Press conference followed by a caravan will circle Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park to build census awareness. Remarks to also be provided in Punjabi, Hindi, and Spanish. • Who: NYC Census 2020:
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Deputy Director Amit Singh Bagga, Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, Council Members Adrienne Adams and Karen Koslowitz, Assembly Member David I. Weprin, U.S. Census Bureau Regional Director Jeff Behler, Annetta Seecharan, Executive Director, Chhaya CDC, additional community partners Where: Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park (formerly Smokey Oval), 95th Avenue and 127th Street, Richmond Hill, Queens Contacts: NYC Census 2020: Sona Rai, srai@census.nyc.gov, 585-530-7484 Council Member Adams: Stacey Yearwood, SYearwood@council.nyc.gov, (646) 596-0465
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