TODAY 4pm: Pride Flag Rally at the Stonewall National Monument In the wake of the Trump administration’s anti-queer decision to remove the Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument earlier this week, I’m joining other elected officials and activists to re-raise the flag and protest this erasure of LGBTQ+ Americans and our history. I invite you to join us today, Thursday, February 12 at 4pm at the Stonewall National Monument (38-64 Christopher St.) and rally in support of protecting our community from these ongoing extremist attacks. Manhattan is the home of Pride and we will not be silenced. Calling museums, public schools & nonprofits Need capital funding for an arts or cultural project? Apply by February 19: bpbhs.com/budget Plus – we’re actively seeking partners to match and help make every dollar go further. Apply or Get More Info Here Want to have a greater voice in how matters like housing, transit, sanitation, and more are decided in your neighborhood? Then apply for one of the 300+ open community board seats! Applications are open through February 27 – apply here. You can learn about the location and work of your community board here. You must be at least 16 years old and live, work, or attend school in the community board to which you’re applying. Apply by February 27

Please join me Sunday, February 22, from 1 – 4 pm, at Alice Tully Hall for my Inauguration as Manhattan’s 29th Borough President—and our first ever Borough Convention.   We’ll feature discussion stations where you can help us map out priorities on housing, transit, public health and education. We’ll also have immersive, hands-on activities, including: • Record your personal history with StoryCorps • “Build a Dream Borough” mapmaking project • Anti-ICE “Know Your Rights” station   Refreshments will be served; bring your family, friends—and your ideas!   RSVP Here Meet Deputy Manhattan Borough President Miesha Smith We’re thrilled to welcome Miesha Smith as Deputy Manhattan Borough President, who brings a deep commitment to public service, higher education, small business vitality, and equity for working families. A Harlem resident and the daughter of immigrants from Guyana, DBP Smith was most recently Assistant Dean for Student Life at Hunter College, where she launched Hunter’s food pantry and fresh food program, expanded emergency support services, and advanced initiatives that improved student retention and graduation. In her new role, DBP Smith will focus on supporting public education, strengthening small businesses, and advancing arts and culture. Take the NYC LGBTQIA+ Community Safety Survey Take this brief survey to help identify safety concerns among LGBTQ New Yorkers and understand the dynamics between the community and the NYPD. Conducted by the NYPD’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee, the data collected will help create a 2026 Safety Benchmark used to advocate for policy changes and a more equitable public safety environment. Take the Survey OMNY Call Center Now Available 24/7   The OMNY Call Center is now available 24/7, able to answer questions about trips and transactions and assist riders with any inquiries or issues. While speaking with an OMNY Customer Service representative, riders can access their OMNY account, hear their trips and charges, manage their travel cards, and more.   Riders can call the OMNY Call Center at 877-789-6669 or use the digital chat function available on the lower righthand side of the OMNY website.   All best regards, Brad Hoylman-Sigal Manhattan Borough President

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Will cleaning your countertop kill cold and flu viruses this holiday?

A.)          Yes

B.)          No

If you answered yes, then you’re unfortunately wrong, and could end up like 47% of women who don’t disinfect germ hot spots in their bathroom, kitchen and living room before guests arrive for the holidays. There’s actually a big difference between cleaning and disinfecting, but is something few people understand.  Understanding how germs spread and knowing what steps to take to combat them can make a big difference in helping keep the holidays merry and bright.

To sort it all out for people so they can keep themselves and their family safe from lurking germs this holiday season, Mrs. Claus spoke about.

•             Set the record straight about the difference between cleaning (help remove visible dirt/grime) and disinfecting (destroy bacteria, viruses and fungi)

•             Give friendly tips on how to select the right tool for the cleaning job to keep everything from crumbs to cold at bay

•             Point out germ hot spots at the North Pole and in everyone’s home and how to properly clean, sanitize and disinfect them

•             Share surprising results of a survey of holiday cleaning habits

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Founded in 1986, SeniorNet grew out of a research project funded by the Markle Foundation to determine how computers and telecommunications could enhance the lives of older adults. Since that time, SeniorNet has grown into an independent, international, volunteer-based nonprofit organization that is one of the worlds leading technology educators of adults 50+. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SeniorNet has an international membership of computer users, hosts a thriving online community on the SeniorNet website at www.seniornet.org, and supports a large network of locally operated Learning Centers throughout the United States and internationally.

Who Funds Us
A national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with international affiliates, SeniorNet is funded by membership dues, Learning Center fees, the altruistic donations of individuals and the generous support and sponsorship of corporations and foundations.

Who Benefits
SeniorNet has benefited millions of seniors since its founding in 1986; supports over 130 Learning Centers throughout the U.S. and in other countries; publishes newsletters for its membership, creates and publishes an extensive curriculum used in our Learning Centers and a variety of other instructional materials; offers discounts on computer-related and other products and services; holds regional conferences; and collaborates in research on older adults and technology.

Our Programs
Learning Centers
SeniorNet provides an extensive curriculum of over 30 courses, delivered by thousands of volunteer instructors and mentors at SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers via a proven seniors teaching seniors methodology. At SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers, members can take from beginning to advanced classes and learn new computing skills like Computer Fundamentals, Internet and E-mail, Digital Photography, Buying and Selling on eBay, The Many Uses of Google and more, in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers are operated by thousands of senior volunteers across the nation with curriculum provided by SeniorNet headquarters.

SeniorNet Online
The SeniorNet online community at www.seniornet.org is a dynamic community of older adults who are interested in exploring the uses of computer and communications technologies to enrich their own lives and contribute to others. SeniorNet values the unique individual contributions that our online participants make in building our community. Currently www.seniornet.org receives over 2 million hits per month!

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