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Safe and healthy NYC!

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In which borough should your idea take place? 
Bronx
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
Mott Haven and Tremont
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
Youth
Limited English proficient individuals
Low income individuals
Black, Indigenous, and POC
Older adults
Public housing residents
People with disabilities
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Housing, rent is too high. Food is so expensive an average meal is about $15. Too many drugs in the city, a lot of usage publicly and distribution. No regulations Gun Violence, unregistered weapons in the hands of minors
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
Programs for rental assistance for the average person. Vouchers for food, cards specifically for hot meals, increase in food stamps. First aid to drug users, new needle exchange, fentanyl testing, treatments. NARCAN distribution Crackdown on gangs and kingpins
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
10453

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