#getcountednyc

Attention New Yorkers! A few days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that the census will end this Thursday, October 15. Close to 40% of New Yorkers STILL need to self-respond. The census determines billions of dollars in funding for cultural organizations like us, as well as schools, health care, jobs programs, housing, transportation, and so many other vital services. 

When you fill out the census, you’re advocating for more representation in your community. As Gonzalo Casals, Commissioner, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs states, the more of us who fill out the census, the more money we get for NYC’s schools, roads, bridges, health care, housing, and more. 

What are your big dreams for the future of New York City? The census determines billions of dollars in funding for our schools, health care, jobs programs, housing, transportation, cultural organizations, and so many other vital services. 

The census determines billions of dollars in funding for our schools, health care, jobs programs, housing, transportation, and so many other vital services. Census numbers in central Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights are substantially lower than other parts of Brooklyn. We and Council Member Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. want to change that. Make sure to get counted so we can get a fair share of resources for our community.