A Message from the Comptroller   Budget season is in full swing and I just returned from Albany where I testified about the state of the City’s finances, the significant challenges we currently face, and the urgent need for greater investment in New York City through State funding. As you’ve likely heard, the City faces a multi-billion-dollar budget gap in the next two years. It’s not all doom and gloom, however; revenue is high and revised tax receipts are up this year. Still, New York remains a city of contradictions. The stock market is at an all-time high — the Dow above 50,000 for the first time ever — yet nearly 90,000 New Yorkers slept in our shelters last night. New York City is home to more billionaires than any other city in the world. And yet nearly one in four New Yorkers live in poverty. That’s 2 million people, including 420,000 children. And this month’s New York by the Numbers, our monthly economic snapshot, reflects that disconnect. While New York City’s office market has continued its steady and robust rebound in early 2026, job growth remains stagnant, with weekly jobless claims creeping upward in January and persistent hiring challenges for recent graduates which could further hamper future job growth. Rents continue to soar, which means shelter costs and the City’s contribution to rent subsidy programs are also rising. At the same time, New York City remains a preeminent destination with tourism numbers coming in stronger than last January and higher consumer confidence than the rest of the country. These contradictions are also evident in the City’s budget. With a fiscal gap not seen since the Great Recession, all options are on the table and a stronger partnership with Albany will be essential — after all, New York City sends far more money to the state than we receive in return; by one recent estimate, more than $20 billion. If we act now with clarity, urgency, and a real partnership with Albany, we can create a more resilient fiscal foundation, steel ourselves for the uncertainty ahead, and be a city and state that leaves no one behind. As always, we will continue to track these trends closely and share clear, data-driven insights to help New Yorkers understand what’s happening in our economy, and what it means for the City’s future. Sincerely, New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine

Office of the New York City Comptroller Office of New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine 1 Centre Street New York, NY 10007 United States

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Dear Opening Ceremony participants,

Thank you for being a part of the Opening Ceremony to kick off the 24 Hour Vigil for the 12 noon Minute of Silence!. Your dedication and love for the International Day of Peace is deeply appreciated.

Please invite others to join. Opening Ceremony through our 6 PM closing hour on Sept 21. The Information above gives access. Facebook also has it

I have attached a running order. Please join by 6:50 pm.

Looking forward to being with you to start this Global PeaceWave to add our thoughts and prayers to each country of the world.

May Peace Prevail on Earth!

Monica Willard
631-697-7972

Opening Ceremony

Monica Welcomes people into the room and Introduces the International Day of Peace PeaceWave Team and program      3 min

Conch Shell video- Guru Dileep     maybe live/  video ready                                                                                       2

Avon- PeaceWave –    IDP history of PeaceWave                                                                                                           3

Master Kim and Jennifer Kim share Peace Breathing                                                                                                   3

Becky to give a thank you and logistics overview  (thank you to Jon,  Zoom techs and supporters  …)       3

Dot- share- Global Silent Minute as ongoing and connected or water blessing you want….                                 3

Amb. Anwarul K Chowdhury                                                                                                                                               3

IDP theme- Recovering Better for and equitable and sustainable Future   -Rev Paul Sladkus –                          3

Sally Mahe, shares on the importance of Silence                                                                                                             3

Hiro Sakurai- Committee of Religious NGOs                                                                                                                   2

Lauren VanHam- Environmental Prayer                                                                                                                          2

Peter Rogina Rogina shares Peace Lights                                                                                                                         2

Fumi shares prayer                                                                                                                                                                2

(Rev Dionne, Joni Carley,  or Nina may join…leaving a few minutes in the schedule)

Monica Introduces The Nuclear prayer to close this opening and welcome the first peace wave                        1

Rt Rev. William E. Swing, prays The Nuclear Prayer                                                                                                     3

People are invited to stay for the first Minute of Silence  @ 7:45

Video to start PeaceWave                                                                                                                                                       

Chief Phil Begins after Video

Hiro Sakurai – Minute of Silence and message

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The First Responder, an interactive short film that I am proud to have been a part of is offering our Good News Family a 25% buyer discount beginning October 23rd. The film is an eye-opening look at the heavy price first responders often pay after coming to our assistance. In addition, the producer, Promenade Productions, LLC will donate $1.25 to Good News Broadcast for every purchase. Be sure to use our special code: GN20 as you make your purchase at:

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Listen to “Cristal Glangchai, Whats keeping girls out of STEM? Why?” on Spreaker.

Girls at a very young age are curious about science and math—about 74% of kindergarten girls want to go into STEM—but by the time they reach middle school, only 15-20% remain interested.

Scientist, author, and professor Cristal Glangchai, PhD, attributes this to the way educators, parents, and the media talk to girls about pursuing STEM careers. She argues that a key part of raising strong, confident young women is giving them the tools of entrepreneurship to engage in STEM.

Glangchai’s new book, VentureGirls: Raising Girls to be Tomorrow’s Leaders (HarperCollins; May 2018) explains what has kept young girls out of STEM fields, as well as the practical applications of STEM learning, and how we can address the gender imbalance therein.

Dr. Glangchai offers a unique solution based on her own experience as an engineer and entrepreneur as well as the founder of VentureLab, a nonprofit that empowers kids, especially girls, with an entrepreneurial mind-set. VentureGirls.

Dr. Glangchai can discuss or write about the following:

• Women and STEM: How, as of now, women make up only 29% of the science and engineering workforce. Dr. Glangchai can share her fundamentals for empowering young girls in STEM.

• How STEM Education Impacts Entrepreneurship: Dr. Glangchai explains how science teaches kids about failure, and why learning to embrace failure is the key to entrepreneurial success.

• Creating Young Entrepreneurs: 65% of kids will have jobs that we cannot even imagine today. How parents can and should encourage kids as young as 5 years old to embrace their innovativeness and entrepreneurial mindset.

Publishers Weekly recently called VentureGirls a “game-changing guide to empowering young women.” The author has been featured on the TODAY Show, NPR, Wall Street Journal, TEDx, and much more.

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Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Shefali Tsabary reunite to continue the conversation about conscious parenting, and this time, the children speak out, in an all-new episode of the Emmy award-winning series “Oprah’s Lifeclass” airing Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

In part two, Oprah and today’s leading expert on family dynamics and personal development, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, reveal what children really want their parents to know about how they feel when they yell at and criticize them.   As part of a live studio audience of concerned families, the children’s parents react to what their kids have to say on tape.  Dr. Shefali, the best-selling author of “The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children,” moderates the heartfelt discussion and introduces new lesson points, illustrating how all parents can better connect with their kids.   She also incorporates practical advice and “in the moment” parenting solutions from her book “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn’t Work and What Will.”

To join the conversation on social, use @OprahsLifeclass #Lifeclass

To watch a sneak peek of the episode (with embed code) click here: http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/Oprah-and-Dr-Shefali-Tsabary-The-Children-Speak-Out-Video

EXCERPT: The Lessons Parents Can Learn From Their Children

OPRAH: On tonight’s Lifeclass, children tell us how they really feel when their parents yell and criticize.  It’s probably the same as you felt when your parents did it. My favorite parenting expert, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, is back.  Her revolutionary book that I’ve given to every parent I know. I’ve given it to so many people they say, you already gave it to me. It’s called “The Conscious Parent.”  Hit the New York Times bestseller’s list.  And Amazon.com  The last time you were on here, Number 1. Amazon.com

OPRAH:  Willing to listen and ready for a deeper connection with their children. So that’s what we’re after, right?  A deeper connection.                                   

DR. SHEFALI:  Yes, you know, in therapy I have these children coming and sharing from their heart.  And I often think to myself, if only their parents could be a fly on the wall to hear and bear witness to what works and what hurts.  And so we wanted to offer you an opportunity to see what children feel.  And I really applaud the parents who allowed their children to come and expose their hearts because it takes courage and real authenticity of spirit.  And this is what these children are gonna show.                       

Click here for the link (with embed code): 

http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/The-Lessons-Parents-Can-Learn-From-Their-Children-Video

To request broadcast or audio clips, please contact LSparkes@harpo.com

About Oprah’s Lifeclass

The Emmy award-winning “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is a richly interactive worldwide social experience for millions of students who participate in inspiring conversations with Oprah Winfrey on-air, online and via social media.  For each episode, Oprah is joined by a hand-picked expert, and together they interact with viewers to share principles and tools that can help people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.  “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is executive produced by Harpo Studios’ Jill Van Lokeren, Jon Sinclair, Dana Brooks Reinglass and Terry Goulder.

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