• A RENEWED DEAL FOR NEW YORK CITY

    COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated the inequities that have long plagued New York City. When we break down the data demographically, we see that while all New Yorkers have been impacted in some way, those coming from traditionally marginalized communities have been hit the hardest.

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  • State of The People 2021 Address

    New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams delivers his second annual State of the People Address, outlining a Renewed Deal for New York.

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  • #BanTheScan

    Facial recognition technology is used in critical areas of both public and private life across New York City. Facial recognition technology misidentifies Black and Brown faces routinely, resulting in outpaced negative impact and harm on those communities already facing discriminatory policing and systemic bias.

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  • Get Help

    The Constituent Services team of the Public Advocate's office assists with complaints and inquiries involving government-related services and regulations. The team provides information and referrals, working closely with City agencies, to find solutions to resolve your situation.

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