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==Animals and Pets== | ==Animals and Pets== | ||
[[Image:Furzilla m.jpg|frame|A cat in an unnatural stance.]] | [[Image:Furzilla m.jpg|frame|A cat in an unnatural stance.]] | ||
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+ | http://www.avma.org/care4pets/ - a site from the American Veterinary Medical Association, with information on care and selecting a pet. | ||
http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet. | http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet. | ||
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==Bank Bailout== | ==Bank Bailout== | ||
http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm | http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm | ||
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above. | The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above. | ||
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==Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation== | ==Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation== | ||
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==Business Plans== | ==Business Plans== | ||
+ | NYC Business Express site leads new business owners through questions to ask themselves as well as a sample cover letter and business plan with various parts explained. very good source | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/business_plan.pdf | ||
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+ | http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/writingplan.html | ||
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+ | http://www.mbda.gov/documents/businessplanwriter-one-pager-v2.pdf | ||
+ | This is a Power Point presentation from the Minority Business Development Agency | ||
http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/ | http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/ | ||
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http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm | http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm | ||
- | allows users to see | + | allows users to see 60 free sample plans for specific types of small businesses from the 500+ the company sells in their software product |
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http://www.pewclimate.org | http://www.pewclimate.org | ||
From the Pew Center on Global Climate Change this site includes international, national,regional and business data on the subject. | From the Pew Center on Global Climate Change this site includes international, national,regional and business data on the subject. | ||
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+ | ==Computer Tips and Tricks== | ||
+ | Customizing Google | ||
+ | http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/11/biases-and-restrictions-in-google.html | ||
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==Day care centers, starting one in NYC & info for parents== | ==Day care centers, starting one in NYC & info for parents== | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/daycarecenters.pdf | ||
+ | Thorough clearly organized info on the process, requirements, possible grants and funding through NYC and multiple websites for additional information. Starts with the five types of day care depending on ages of the children, number of children and then lists the regulations for that type, which agency has authority and who conducts inspections. Great source | ||
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/safety_child_care_centers.pdf | http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/safety_child_care_centers.pdf | ||
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====Local government resources==== | ====Local government resources==== | ||
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+ | =====AIDS & HIV===== | ||
+ | diagnosis statistics for 2008 by borough | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/dires/dires-2009-report-semi1.pdf | ||
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=====ACRIS===== | =====ACRIS===== | ||
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Birth certificates, online order form | Birth certificates, online order form | ||
https://www.vitalchek.com/new-york-city-express-birth-certificates.aspx | https://www.vitalchek.com/new-york-city-express-birth-certificates.aspx | ||
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+ | Community Partners - Budget change form - DFTA Budget Analysis | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/downloads/excel/com-prtnr-budgetchangeform.xls | ||
Business and Excise taxes | Business and Excise taxes | ||
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:Refunds | :Refunds | ||
+ | SCRIE application form | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/downloads/pdf/scrie2009.pdf | ||
+ | "Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption" | ||
Tax Tribunal | Tax Tribunal | ||
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:the Power of Attorney Form (PDF) | :the Power of Attorney Form (PDF) | ||
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+ | =====School Progress & Quality Reports===== | ||
+ | reports run from prekindergarden through high school: | ||
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+ | Elementary Schools | ||
+ | http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2007-08/ProgressReport_EMS_Q208.pdf | ||
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+ | High Schools | ||
+ | http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/SchoolReports/ProgressReports/FindAProgressReport/default.htm | ||
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+ | Quality Reports for all grades | ||
+ | http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/SchoolReports/QualityReviews/find.htm | ||
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+ | =====Homeless statistics===== | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov agencies list homeless services upper right hand corner lists number of families and individuals within a day | ||
=====New York City Business Solutions - Free sample business plan===== | =====New York City Business Solutions - Free sample business plan===== | ||
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=====NYC Housing Programs - Apartments===== | =====NYC Housing Programs - Apartments===== | ||
+ | Current Lotteries | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/apartments/housing.shtml | ||
HASA Housing Services - emergency assistance for people with AIDS | HASA Housing Services - emergency assistance for people with AIDS | ||
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/em_assist/emergency_assistance.shtml | http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/em_assist/emergency_assistance.shtml | ||
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+ | Mitchell-Lama apartments | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/apartments/apt_rental-Public_housing shtml | ||
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+ | Public housing | ||
+ | http://www.nyc/gov/html/housinginfo/html/apartments/apt_rental_public_housing.shtml | ||
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+ | Rent assistance for people on public assistance | ||
+ | http://nyc.gov/html/dhs/html/atrisk/behindrent.shtml | ||
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+ | (SCRIE) Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption Program | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.3441e01ec4a3f6a62fa24601c789a0 | ||
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+ | Section 8 housing | ||
+ | previous sites outdated as of 9/11/09 DP will be researching NYC website for info | ||
Senior citizen housing (by zip code) | Senior citizen housing (by zip code) | ||
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=====NYC Housing Programs - Homeowners and Homebuyers===== | =====NYC Housing Programs - Homeowners and Homebuyers===== | ||
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+ | Asset Sales Program | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/programs/shtml | ||
Current Lotteries | Current Lotteries | ||
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Since 1996, HPD has produced approximately 850 accessible dwelling units through its Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program, Neighborhood Redevelopment Program and Tenant Interim Lease Program. | Since 1996, HPD has produced approximately 850 accessible dwelling units through its Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program, Neighborhood Redevelopment Program and Tenant Interim Lease Program. | ||
HPD sets aside 5% of its units for applicants with mobility impairments and 2% for applicants with hearing or visual impairments. HPD works closely with the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) to market broadly the availability of accessible housing units to people with disabilities | HPD sets aside 5% of its units for applicants with mobility impairments and 2% for applicants with hearing or visual impairments. HPD works closely with the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) to market broadly the availability of accessible housing units to people with disabilities | ||
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+ | Emergency Repair Loans | ||
+ | http://www.nhsnyc.org/content/repair/home_repair.html | ||
Home Buyers classes in Brooklyn - no dates but phone numbers to call for next class in your neighborhood. | Home Buyers classes in Brooklyn - no dates but phone numbers to call for next class in your neighborhood. | ||
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml | http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml | ||
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+ | HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/downpayment.shmtl | ||
HPD-approved homebuying counseling agencies | HPD-approved homebuying counseling agencies | ||
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Home rehabilitation loans | Home rehabilitation loans | ||
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/repairs/maintenance_complaints.shtml | http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/repairs/maintenance_complaints.shtml | ||
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+ | Mitchell-Lama Co-ops | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/mitchell-lama.shml | ||
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+ | Moderate repair loans | ||
+ | http://www.nhsnyc.org/content/repair/home_repair.html | ||
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+ | Neighborhood housing services | ||
+ | http://www.nhsnyc.org/content/repair/home_repair.html | ||
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+ | =====Neighborhood Offices===== | ||
+ | http://www.brooklynda.org/kcda_neighborhood_offices/kcda_neighhd_offices.htm | ||
+ | Use this website to find nearby Neighborhood Offices. | ||
+ | The Neighborhood Offices have been created in response to the public safety needs of Brooklyn residents as well as to offer free help to those who may have a crisis in their life or a quality of life issue. | ||
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+ | The areas in which Neighborhood Offices can offer help are: | ||
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+ | Keeping Your Child in School, | ||
+ | Protecting and Empowering Seniors, | ||
+ | Family Justice, | ||
+ | Immigration Safety, | ||
+ | Support for Parolees, | ||
+ | Safe Lending & Borrowing, | ||
+ | Safe Housing, | ||
+ | Drug Treatment Alternatives to Prison, | ||
+ | Helping Your Family Member, Neighbor or Friend. | ||
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+ | Please recommend Neighborhood Offices to patrons looking for help and information in the above mentioned areas. The Director of Neighborhood Offices, Reagan Stevens can be contacted at the following address for further information: Email: Stevensr@Brooklynda.org | ||
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+ | =====NYC’s Population is 8.36 Million People (as of 7/08)===== | ||
+ | http://www.nyc.gov/html/census2010/html/home/home.shtml | ||
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+ | ====New York State government resources==== | ||
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+ | =====AIDS===== | ||
+ | http://nysl.nysed.gov/Archimages/109714.PDF | ||
+ | Promoting Comprehensive Health Care for HIV-Infected Substance Users: Best Practices from NYS (NYS document) | ||
=====Businesses, starting new===== | =====Businesses, starting new===== | ||
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=====Substance Abuse===== | =====Substance Abuse===== | ||
+ | http://nysl.nysed.gov/Archimages/109714.PDF | ||
+ | Promoting Comprehensive Health Care for HIV-Infected Substance Users: Best Practices from NYS (NYS document) | ||
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http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf | http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf | ||
"What Unwed Fathers Need to Know" | "What Unwed Fathers Need to Know" | ||
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=====Federal agency forms===== | =====Federal agency forms===== | ||
are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal | are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal | ||
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+ | =====Federal money given to States===== | ||
+ | http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/fy08/bis.html | ||
+ | Scroll down to Program Tables and choose program: school meal programs, Head Start, Medicaid,Food Stamps, child support enforcement, low-income home energy assistance, state children's health insurance, foster care, Homeland Security and Disaster grants, public housing, community development, airport improvements, highways, capital investment and federal transit are included. | ||
+ | Has information on current and past presidents. | ||
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+ | =====FOIA Request, guide for filing===== | ||
+ | http://www.bushsecrecy.org/PageIndex.cfm?ParentID=2&CategoryID=8&PagesID=34 | ||