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The World Day for Cultural Diversity is a United Nations-sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues. We are proud of our diverse staff and the diverse communities we serve. #CulturalDiversity

#DidYouKnow that the area located from 24th to 42nd between Fifth and Seven Ave was called Tenderloin during the 19th and 20th century? The area encompassed the largest number of nightclubs, saloons, bordellos, gambling casinos, dance halls, and clip joints in New York City. The area was named by the NYPD Captain Alexander S. Clubber Williams in 1876, when he was transferred to a precinct in the district. Referring to the number of bribes he would receive for police protection he said: I’ve been having chuck steak ever since I’ve been on the force, and now I’m going to have a bit of tenderloin. #NYCneighborhoods #NYC #NYCHistory #InterestingCommunities : The New York Times - https://nyti.ms/3qSCDJF

Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla, in 1862, during the Franco-Mexican War. The day has become more popular in the United States than in Mexico, and serves as a commemoration of Mexican culture in America. #CincoDeMayo

Law Day celebrates and appreciates the liberties that people enjoy in America, and also recognizes the laws that founded our country. Every year, the American Bar Association chooses a theme for Law Day. This year's theme is "Advancing the Rule of Law Now". Learn more about the Law Day at the ABA website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/law-day/ #LawDay

#DidYouKnow that Rafael Guastavino, a Spanish architect, introduced one of the most iconic architectural features of New York? He moved to NYC in 1881 and introduced his own version of Catalan vault, which he called Guastavino tiles. They consist of self-supporting arches that use interlocked terra cotta and layers of mortar to form a thin skin, with the tiles following the curves of the roof. Gustavino tiles are present in several landmarks throughout the city, including the 79th Street Rotunda, which is undergoing a major rehabilitation beginning in 2021. #NYCHistory #Architecture #HistoricPreservation

#DidYouKnow that the neighborhood of Willowbrook, on Staten Island, was home to the largest tuberculosis hospital of the United States? The Seaview Hospital tuberculosis sanatorium includes 37 buildings that were built between 1905 and 1938. It’s recognized a City Landmark and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 #NYCneighborhoods #NYC #NYCHistory #InterestingCommunities Source of Image: Matthew Chirico - Silive.com

Since 1970, Earth day has celebrated environmental protection. This year's theme is "Restore Our Earth". Learn more about the celebration and how to contribute via the Earth Day website: https://www.earthday.org/ #EarthDay #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalAwareness

We're hiring again. We're looking for bilingual staff (English, Chinese, Russian) to help us in a @New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) project. If you have experience with community outreach, check out our job posting and join our growing team! https://bit.ly/33fYu45