City Living NY’s

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June 22nd, 2026

Happy Pride!

Upcoming Job Events

Certified Nurse Assistant Training

Tuesday June 23rd @ 9:30am

145 W. 30th St., 2nd Fl, Manhattan

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Jobs NYC & DCD Hiring Hall

Thursday June 25th 10am-2pm

9 Bond St., Brooklyn

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Jobs NYC Queens Hiring Hall

Tuesday June 30th 10am-2pm

89-14 Parsons Blvd., Queens

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Unarmed Security Guard Training

Tuesday July 28th @ 9:30am

162 Pacific St., Brooklyn

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CLNY Employment Workshop

Save the date! City Living NY will be hosting an Employment Workshop on July 20th at our office. The workshop will be focused on the job search: how to find legitimate job listings, how to prepare for an interview, and how to follow up afterwards.

Keep a lookout for the sign up link in the next newsletter and via email in a few weeks.

Foster Club Workshop

Interested in expanding your capacity for foster care advocacy? Foster Club is hosting “Using Data to to Power Your Advocacy” on Tuesday June 23rd from 6-7:30pm. This special workshop will allow you to provide feedback about your time in care while learning practical tools you can use to advocate alongside current and former foster youth. Register using the link below.

 

PrideFest

PrideFest returns to New York City this weekend! This fun-filled Sunday will include the annual Pride March which starts at 12pm at the the intersection of 26th St. and 5th Ave., passes the historic Stonewall Inn, before dispersing around 15th St. and 7th Ave. The day continues with performances, vendors, and more at PrideFest. The festival stretches along 4th Ave. from Astor Place to 14th St. from 11am-6pm. Stay for the day or just drop by to celebrate the multicolored joy of Pride.

 

NYPCC

Mental Health Awareness Month may have just ended, but its never too late to get connected with mental health support! The New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) serves all five boroughs and is actively accepting referrals.

Whether you need medication or just need someone to talk to NYPCC might be the right fit! Reach out to your CLNY social worker for assistance putting in a referral or use the link below to self-refer.

 

Recipes

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 lb penne pasta, uncooked
  • 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • Cajun seasoning

Instructions

~30 min

Serves 4

  1. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. Place chicken in mixing bowl and add Cajun seasoning to coat the chicken.
  2. Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet. Heat over medium-high until skillet is very hot and butter is foamy.
  3. Add seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook chicken for a few minutes on each side. Add diced onion and continue to saute for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add uncooked pasta, fire roasted tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until combined then cover with lid and bring to boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let pasta simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Add cream cheese, stirring until it is melted into the sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

Credit: Budget Bytes



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