| In this issue Summer is here, election season is back, and an NFT party you should check out! |
CORONAVIRUS
| 1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP THE STATS:17,868,755 vaccines administered across NYC71 new hospitalizations2,863 new cases |
GOOD NEWS
| 🏖️ Summer time and the livin is easy – Today is officially the first day of Summer and the LONGEST day of the year. Tap the link above to see a list of all the open beaches to enjoy this Summer. 🏳️🌈 Pride is Hereeeeeee! This Sunday, March 26th marks the 52nd anniversary of the Pride Parade. The event starts at 12PM but the entire weekend will be filled with fun events. See the full list here. |
BAD NEWS
| Taxi Cab Crashes into Pedestrians – A taxi cab jumped a curb in Flatiron this weekend, injuring 6 people and leaving 3 critically injured. Amidst the surge in traffic related deaths, Mayor Adams announced a $904 million investment into safer streets over the next 5 years. Meanwhile, Hoboken hasn’t had a traffic death in 4 years…what do YOU think should be done to our streets? |
COMMUNITY FEATURE
| 2. WHO WILL BE THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK? TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTES |
| Andddddd just like that…it is VOTING SEASON, folks. Mark your calendar, because it is time to pick the next Governor! As many of you may recall, Governor Cuomo was ousted after a public sexual harassment scandal where he was replaced by Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul. BUT THE DRAMA ENSUES:As Kathy Hochul runs for Governor, she has chosen Representative Antonio Delgado for Lieutenant Governor to be her second in command, replacing former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month in the face of federal public corruption charges. WHO ARE THE DEMOCRATIC HOPEFULS? Kathy Hochul – Her campaign will focus on “keeping our communities safe, bringing down the cost of living for New Yorkers, and investing in schools to get our kids back on track”. She has also been vigilant about abortion rights and pursuing the strongest gun laws in NY. Tom Suozzi – Elected to the U.S. House in 2016. His campaign is focused on “reducing taxes, making New York more affordable and cutting crime”. Jumaane Williams – New York City Public Advocate in 2019 and served on the New York City Council from 2009 to 2019. His campaign is focused on housing, public safety, and enacting a universal, single-payer healthcare system.For a full list of all candidates from all parties visit HERE. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Election Day is Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.Early Voting Period is June 18, 2022 – June 26, 2022.Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions Find Your Poll Site |
EVENTS COMING UP
| 3. PIXAR, WEB3 AND AN NFT ART SHOW |
| “SENTINELS” is the first art exhibit by Matt Wilson, premiering June 21-24 at the Caelum Gallery in Chelsea, New York, and marks the culmination of his life’s work rendering CGI clouds. Each piece takes Matt a minimum hundred hours to create, and some within the collection took over 300. Some of his latest CGI work can be seen in Pixar’s upcoming Lightyear film, coming out this Summer. The works will be available on-site for purchase as framed originals paired with ownership of their digital non-fungible token (NFT). RSVP below to attend the launch party! When: FREE Friday, June 24 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET Where: Caelum Gallery 526 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001 |
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