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Brooklyn Family Justice Center Video
The Family Justice Center provides information and services for domestic violence victims in one location. Clients have access to counseling, advocacy, meeting with a prosecutor, shelter and housing help, and legal information - all while their children play safely in the next room. Learn more about this important resource by watching the video that's now online.

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Prevent Accidental Injury to Your Child
The Administration for Children's Services has created an instructional 14-minute video that explains hazards related to leaving children unattended, the importance of window gaurds, Shaken Baby Syndrome, car seat usage, and more.

Learn more about the video and watch online

Learn the signs of abuse and neglect

Learn how to report abuse or neglect

NYPD Terrorism Hot Line
Report suspected terrorist threats at (888) NYC SAFE (888-692-7233).

Read about the Terrorism Hot Line

Crime Prevention Tips
New York City is the safest big city in America, but City residents should still always be on their guard to make sure they keep themselves and their belongings safe. The New York Police Department has helpful crime prevention tips that every New Yorker should be familiar with.

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Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
The Office of Emergency Management and Operation Hope now offer an Emergency First Aid Kit as part of the Ready New York household preparedness campaign; the kit helps individuals identify important financial documents and serves as a quick reference guide for critical information.

Download the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (in PDF)

Learn more about Ready New York

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	DID YOU KNOW

	You Can Access Housing Listings Online The Affordable Housing Resource Center includes apartments and home lotteries listings throughout the five boroughs, as well as lots of other useful information about housing in the City. You Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online or Via CityStore Prepare ahead for parking in the City, purchase an NYC Parking Card online or via CityStore. Learn more about NYC Parking Cards at the DOT Web site. You Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). You May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online To file a claim related to flooding (Property Damage from Water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's Web site. HYDC Info is Online Find out more about Hudson Yards Development Corporation (HYDC) and the redevelopment of the Hudson Yards area in West Midtown online at HYDC.org.