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Upcoming events in the community from New York State Senator Adriano EspaillatTRANSCRIPT
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Friday, January 16th, 2015 Dear Neighbor, Thanks to all who came out in the cold last night’s vigil to express solidarity against terrorism, tyranny and fear; to support the First Amendment rights of religion, expression, and assembly; and to oppose violence in anyone’s name. Now that the holidays are behind us, there is an incredibly full calendar of meetings, workshops and events throughout the district. In addition to events sponsored by Sen. Espaillat and his partners in government – a Community Safety Town Hall on Jan. 20th; an Inauguration/Open House on Jan. 25th; a SCRIE/DRIE info forum on Feb. 5th – note the many events happening this weekend to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. grants. From the Armory to Zarzuela; Straus Park to Slow Zones; Word Up Bookshop to UP Theater; there are 118 separate listings: truly something for everyone. Please also note information regarding a Missing Person in the “How You Can Help” section, and the attached photo. Scroll down for information about things happening:
This weekend (14 items) Next week (17 items)
Next weekend (11 items)
Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (26 items)
How You Can Help (8 items): share your money / stuff / time Classes, workshops & other educational opportunities (7 items)
Vocational training & job postings (6 items)
Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (9 items) Health, recreation & fitness (7 items)
Traffic & Transit (3 items)
Protect the Palisades Update (4 items) General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (6 items)
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Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone who’d like to subscribe, have them e-mail me with their ZIP code. If you have an event you’d like to list here, email me the details (text or .doc format, please, not .pdf or .jpg). Best, Liz Ritter ***THIS WEEKEND*** (14 items) Girls Who Code The Greater New York Chapter of the Links and Girls Who Code are co-hosting an information session for 10th & 11th grade girls and their families to learn about a free computer science program at technology companies such as Microsoft. At the Thurgood Marshall Academy (200-214 W. 135th St., between Frederick Douglass & and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvds.). Email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. FREE and open to the public. Saturday January 17th, 9:30am – 11:30am. See “Selma” for FREE this weekend if you’re an NYC middle school student. Inspired by the film’s message of resilience and hope and its historical significance, 27 African-American leaders in the New York business community have come together to create a fund that will allow the city’s 7th, 8th & 9th grade students to see “SELMA” for free at participating theaters. The students will provide a student ID or report card at any of the New York City locations for free admittance. For more information and a list of participating theaters, contact Renée Edelman: 212-704-8249 / [email protected]. Through January 19th, or while tickets last. Art Exhibit in the Gold Gallery You are invited to join us at the Artist's Opening Reception following Shabbat services. Irene Nedelay's magical paintings are a joy to behold. Come experience them in our little gem of an art gallery, The Gold Wing of the Hebrew Tabernacle. 551 Ft. Washington Ave. (enter on W. 183rd St.) Saturday, January 17th at (about) noon. Story Time for Kids (ages 3 and up) Story Time is back! Bring your kids to hear their favorite stories read out loud by experienced, trained readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th St. Saturdays, noon – 1pm. El Callejón de Hamel/ Hamel's Alley: A conversation with Cuban artist Salvador González Escalona. Salvador González Escalona is one of Cuba's top artists with global recognition. His primary interest in in African cultural heritage in Cuba and the Americas. In the crisis-ridden 1990s, without any official assistance and with no money, he created what is today the most celebrated work of public art in Havana, in the neighborhood of Cayo Hueso. The Callejón de Hamel is a vibrant community project that attracts young people of Afro-Cuban descent, Regal de Ocha worshippers, youth movements such as Rastafarians, and tourists from around the world. At the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway. Saturday, January 17th, 2pm – 4pm. William Stafford's Poetry and Words This will be a short reading of poems and aphorisms from the writer, teacher, and pacifist William Stafford (1914–93). He and his wife, Dorothy (1916–2013), have had a lasting impact on artists and activists who knew them personally or who have known them through their words. Friends of the Staffords host these commemorative readings each year—in their native
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Oregon, around the world, and now in New York City. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Saturday, January 17th, 3pm–4pm Kids Concert Back by popular demand! Join us and bring your dancing socks as David El lenbogen, Angela Dixon, David Haiman and an incredible groups of inspiring young musicians rock the place in a fun, organic setting. At Bread & Yoga Studios, 5000 Broadway, Suite A (enter on W. 212th St.) $5 suggested donation. Saturday, January 17th, 4pm – 5:15pm. Bottom's Up! Social Open Mic A hip hop showcase hosted by Charlie Uptown, featuring hip hop artist Man'E ill and guest speaker Khalil Antonio Vasquez from the Revolutionary Student Coordinating Committee. With the mission to establish a source of hip hop in Washington Heights and provide a free artistic space for all inspiring artists, limited open mic slots (one song only) will be available—sign up early! At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Saturday, January 17th, 5pm–7pm Winter Blood Drive Please take an hour of your time to do this important mitzvah and help save a life. Making an appointment in advance helps our planning. Call 212-865-0600 ext.203 or email Sylvia, [email protected]. At Congregation Ansche Chesed (251 West 100th St., at West End Ave.) Sunday, January 18th, 10am - 4pm Cerealsly Sunday A Serious Celebration of Saturday Morning Cartoon Culture, Boxed Breakfast Cereals! In honor of the end of Saturday morning animated blocks—a programming format as old as TV itself—Word Up presents a screening of classic morning cartoons and commercials from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. Breakfast cereal will be available in single-serve boxes, while the Flintstones, Gumby, the Smurfs, Schoolhouse Rock, and more blast on the big screen. Suggested donation: $5, with all proceeds going toward our Indiegogo campaign. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Sunday, January 18th, 11am–3pm Macy's Sunday Story Time at the New York Historical Society. Hear a different tale every Sunday of NYC and the people who made it great from the seventeenth century to present day. Ages 3-7. Free with Family pass from cool culture (to obtain info on how to register your family for the family pass reach out to your school's staff). The New York Historical Society is located at 170 Central Park West at W. 77th St. Sundays at 11:30am. Sixth Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service for Kids Activities geared for kids in 3rd - 8th grade. Younger siblings welcome with adult supervision. Service activities include: decorating and delivering treats for our local firefighters and police; cooking for the AC Men's Shelter; visiting the Jewish Home & Hospital; creati ng books for the blind, cards for seniors, bookmarks for the local library, and more! Suggested Donation: $10/child to help cover cost of supplies. RSVP to Michael Blocher, [email protected]. At Congregation Ansche Chesed (251 W. 100th St., @ West End Ave.) in Hirsch Hall. Sunday, January 18, 2pm - 4pm. Daedalus String Quartet The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group is thrilled to present the Daedalus String Quartet, lauded by The New Yorker as “a fresh and vital young participant in what is a golden age of American string quartets.” Critics and listeners alike have praised the quartet’s technical finish, interpretive unity and sheer gusto of its performances. Their performances have been described as “insightful and vibrant” and “luminous” with “impressive intensity”, “riveting focus”, “rockets of blistering virtuosity”, “silvery beauty” and “magic that hushed the audience”. Don’t miss this award -
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winning quartet as it prepares for its upcoming Lincoln Center performance in a program which features quartets by Schumann and Sibelius. In the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, 128 Pinehurst Ave. at W. 183rd Street. $12 donation includes post-concert reception with the artists. For further information call 212-923-7800 x 1511. Sunday, January 18th at 5pm. Dead of Winter Play Reading Series with UP Theater. All the quality and interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000 Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at 7:30pm. Blue Mystery, by Gilbert Girion, directed by Josh Liveright Detective Blue has a story to tell. Willard Smith is dead, killed by a member of his own family. But the more Blue interrogates the Smiths, the more he finds himself connected to this family… and this crime. Sunday, January 18th at 7:30. ***NEXT WEEK*** (17 items) City Council’s Committee on Housing & Buildings Hearings on Illegal Hotels Housing advocates, experts and tenants are invited to attend and to testify how illegal hotels negatively impact communities while also driving up rents. An illegal hotel is when permanent residential apartments in buildings with three units or more are rented out for less than 30 days to transient visitors instead of residents. In 2010 housing advocates, government agency staff, and elected officials coalesced to pass legislation to give New York City enforcement agencies the tools needed to take action against illegal hotels. Since then illegal hotel business shifted from being organized by local operators and individual websites to large online companies like Airbnb and FlipKey that act as both marketplace and middleman for short-term apartments around the world. These online businesses have become highly profitable by ignoring state and local laws and denying the damage their business model has done to communities. If you would like to testify, contact Bennett Baumer, Housing Conservation Coordinators Organizer at 212-541-5996 x16 / [email protected]. Tuesday, January 20th at 10am. Know Your Educational Rights Workshop Series Workshop #3: Students’ Right to Adequate Facilities and Appropriate Class Sizes. “An excellent education begins with knowledgeable parents. Free for all District 6 parents. Translation and lunch provided. At the D6 conference room: PS48 (4360 Broadway, btw. W. 186th & W. 187th Streets), 5th fl. Conference room. Tuesday, January 20th, 10:45am – 12:30pm. Hey knitters (and crocheters), come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am. Do you or your family need health insurance? In-person assistance in English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified plans. At NoMAA, 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm Apply for Funding Walk through the entire process for applying for funding through our office. Meet our Director of Budget and Legislation and get answers to your question about expense and capital funds. At the Hamilton Grange Library Community Room; RSVP to http://www.markdlevine.com/fundingmeeting. Tuesday, January 20th, 3pm-5:30pm.
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ELL Workshop Sponsored by the District 6 Community Education Council . In D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th floor (room 421 or 405). Tuesday, January 20th, 5:45pm - 6:45pm. Community Safety Town Hall Join Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, Sen. Espaillat, Assemblymembers Denny Farrell & Guillermo Linares, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Manhattan Community Board 12 for a discussion on community safety, particularly in light of recent car break-ins along Cabrini Blvd. & Overlook Terrace. Representatives of the NYPD, the City’s Departments of Transportation and Parks & Recreation will be in attendance. At PS/IS187, 349 Cabrini Blvd. Tuesday, January 20th, 6pm – 8:30pm. Are you ready to welcome a new family member? Join us for one of our free workshops for expectant parents. Couples are often anxious and excited about what to expect and how to prepare for the big day. While respecting the values and dynamics of each family, these talks will help you to understand labor and the pivotal role each parent can take in the process, explore choices of delivery and enhance your communication with your medical provider. Sponsored by the Y Beginnings Parent Center of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood. Free and open to all. At the Castle Village Community Room (110 Cabrini Blvd.). Tuesday, January 20th, 7pm – 8pm. No Name (weekly) No Name is a “workout show,” wherein talented performers are encouraged to play and try out new comedic or storytelling material. The audience is invited to hang out afterward to share feedback, shoot the breeze, and get on the mic themselves. Hosted by Eric Vetter. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. Tuesday, January 20th, 7pm – 9pm. Street Safety Forum: Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, Jill Abramson, Dana Lerner, and Councilmember Helen Rosenthal will be on a panel about street safety hosted by the West Side Spirit and moderated by its Editor-in-Chief Kyle Pope. The topic is "Pedestrians vs. Cars: Manhattan's Deadly Traffic Problem and What Can Be Done About It". At the Society for Ethical Culture Free, but space is limited. RSVP to [email protected]. Wednesday, January 21st, 6pm – 8pm. Raising Passionate Readers Join author/parent/ parent educator Nancy Newman and Everyone Reading for an informative lecture on how to help your child if he/she is struggling with reading difficulties. Ms.Newman , who is also a remedial English teacher has helped her own children overcome reading difficulties and become voracious readers. The presentation will be held at Everyone Reading which is located at 71 W 23rd St., Suite 1527. Wednesday, January 21st, 6pm - 8pm. Marble Hill Town Hall Sponsored by Councilmember Rodriguez, Sen. Espaillat and the Housing Committee of Bronx Community Board 8, to discuss a variety of issues at the Marble Hill NYCHA houses, including, as well as a panel to discuss security & safety, illegal dumping (education and enforcement), grounds maintenance, apartment repairs (increase repair time, propose evening repair schedule, parking rules & regulation, and to increase awareness of youth services and other resources in Marble Hill. At St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 146 W. 228th St. For more information please contact Tony Edwards at the Council Member’s District office at 917-521-2616.Wednesday, January 21st at 7pm. Central Park Gardens Tenants’ Association Meeting: Community Board 7 Housing Committee Chair will be speaking on "What's Going on in the Neighborhood." At 50 W. 97th St in the Community Room. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments. RSVP to [email protected]. Wednesday, January 21st at 8pm. Straus: The Name Behind the Park Joan Adler, Exec. Director, Straus Historical Society joined by Al Berr, long time board member of Friends of Straus Park will tell the story of the unique family behind Straus
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Park, one of the most lovely pocket parks in New York City. At Hostelling International, 891 Amsterdam Avenue (Enter at W. 103rd St.). Free. Sponsored by the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group, Columbus Amsterdam BID & Hostelling International. Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30pm. Youth on Board Eligibility for Community Boards recently has been extended to 16- and 17-year-olds. We have an opportunity to advance youth empowerment and inclusion of this important voice in policy-making in ways that not only set Manhattan apart citywide but nationally as well. Once appointments are made, the Manhattan Borough President’s office is committed to making sure teenage appointees receive all the support, mentorship, technical assistance and training necessary to be an effective, independent and engaged member of the Community Board. There will be conducting a “Teens on Community Board” recruitment event at Manhattan Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, Mezzanine Level. The event is free, but advance registration is helpful: www.teenboards.eventbrite.com. Friday, January 23rd, 4:30pm-6:30pm Pop-Up Digis Harlem Premiere Produced by the West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with guest curators and arts organizations, Pop-up Digis is a new platform for the organization to engage New Yorkers with new technology and to create meaningful dialogue. Set in MIST Harlem (46 W. 116th Street), a multi-media venue with the South African restaurant Madiba, visitors will enjoy an interactive experience that organizers hope will infuse spark and interest in Harlem’s art scene. Pop-up Digis is an official event for NYC Light 2015 and the International Year of Light. Free and open to the public, but pre-registration encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-digis-harlem-premiere-tickets-15097669536. Friday, January 23rd. Two shows: 6pm & 8pm. Death's Head Séance In their latest production, Séance, Death's Head Productions promises a visit from the spirit world. Witness a traditional, Victorian-style séance on-site at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where ghosts are said to roam free. This eerie new show will take you on a journey into the land of the dead and beyond. Tickets are $20 per person. Advanced registration is required. Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd Streets. Call 212-923-8008. Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm ***NEXT WEEKEND*** (11 items) W. 187th St. / Chittenden Ave. Street Closure See “Traffic & Transportation” section below for details. Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th, from 8am to 5pm. Upcoming Track Meets at the Armory We have a continuous seven day a week schedule until March 15th, but the New Balance Games on January 24th and the Armory Track Invitational on January 31st are two terrific opportunities to see the world of track & field at its best, right here at the legendary Armory. 216 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 168th St. Call 212-923-1803 for more information and schedules. Winter Jam is the ultimate snow day: a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages! Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, I Love NY, and I Ski NY. Our partners at Gore Mountain will blow lots of fresh snow in the heart of Manhattan, so there will be plenty for all to enjoy! Featured venues include: Lake Placid snow field; snowshoeing; learn to ride: skiing & snowboarding; sledding & kicksledding; Taste NY Winter Market. Equipment provided at no cost, or bring your own snow sports gear and enjoy the terrain! Please note: lines for activities may close early. (Participants in snowshoeing and in snowboarding/skiing lessons must sign a waiver and provide photo identification before participating in
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any of these activities. The waivers will be provided at the event. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with photo identification to sign the waiver.) For more information, call 212-360-8216. In Central Park’s Bandshell Area; enter at 72nd Street. Free! Suitable for all ages. Rain/snow or shine! Saturday, January 24th, 11am - 3pm. Mac McGill Multimedia Show Over the last decade, illustrator Mac McGill has developed a live multimedia show featuring images from his drawings—such as from his forthcoming graphic novel Song for Katrina—accompanied by narration, vocals, and live music. His artwork has been seen from Slovenia to San Francisco, New Orleans to Rome. He has done illustrations and comics for World War 3 Illustrated, the Source, the Amsterdam News, and the Progressive, and his drawings inspired by the 9/11 attacks are in the Library of Congress permanent collection. The live band consists of singer Breeze, guitarist On Davis (Famous Original Duke Music Players), bassist Steve Wishnia (False Prophets, Hooverville), and drummer Matt Metzgar (Hooverville, Fist of Kindness). At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165 th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Saturday, January 24th, 6pm–8pm. Goddard Riverside's Big Read Kickoff featuring The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu. (The New York Times called it “a great African novel, a great Washington novel and a great American novel.” Sepha Stephanos narrates his experiences across these worlds as an Ethiopian immigrant shopkeeper in a predominantly poor African-American neighborhood in Washington, DC. Mengestu charts Stephanos's heartbreaking loneliness, his companionship with two fellow African immigrants who mourn and love their countries, and his budding friendship with a young girl and her mother who recently moved into the gentrifying neighborhood. http://neabigread.org/books/beautifulthings/) The event will be held at 647 Columbus Ave, and will include live Ethiopian music, re-enactments from scenes in the book, and home-cooked Ethiopian food. Saturday, January 24th, from 7pm-9pm There are also several book discussion sessions including Wedenesday, January 28th, 7pm-8pm at 647 Columbus Ave; Wednesday, February 4th & 11th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, 236 W. 73 rd St., and many more. (See http://neabigread.org/communities/?community_id=2197 for a complete schedule.) Death's Head Séance In their latest production, Séance, Death's Head Productions promises a visit from the spirit world. Witness a traditional, Victorian-style séance on-site at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where ghosts are said to roam free. This eerie new show will take you on a journey into the land of the dead and beyond. Tickets are $20 per person. Advanced registration is required. Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd Streets. Call 212-923-8008. Saturday, January 24th at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Document Shredding Day Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. One factor attributing to this growth is the way we discard our personal information. The most significant step you can take towards protecting your identity is by shredding all documents that contain personal and sensitive information. To assist you, the 34th Precinct & Crime Prevention Section will be sponsoring a shredding event, at 211 Dyckman Street near Broadway (in front of Capital One Bank). Protect yourself and your identity by shredding your documents containing personal and sensitive information. FREE! While you’re there, register your electronic devices with the NYPD’s Operation ID Program. Computer hard drive destruction will also be available. Sunday, January 25th, 10am – 1pm. Yaldaynu Annual Children's Concert featuring Betsy Blachly & Henry Chapin Folksingers Betsy Blachly and Henry Chapin, New York City Ambassadors for Community Song Sharing in the tradition of Pete Seeger's Children, bring their deep treasure chest of traditional American song and story to share with
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family audiences. This concert is participatory, engaging, and fun for families! In Hirsch Hall at Ansche Chesed (251 West 100th St., at West End Ave.). Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 children 2 & up; children under 2: free. Tickets available in advance and at the door. Please contact the Office for tickets (212-866-4993). Sunday, January 25th at 11am. (Doors open at 10:45am.) Inauguration & Open House with Sen. Espaillat Join Senator Espaillat and leaders from across our community for conversation as we enter the new term. RSVP by calling 212-544-0173 or emailing [email protected]. Office of Senator Adriano Espaillat, 5030 Broadway, Suite 701. Sunday, January 25th 11am – 1pm. Nature Talks: Fun for the Whole Family! State Parks environmentalists are running a series of nature lectures. It’s free, no reservations needed. They are also going to cover two of Riverbank’s own phenomena: our male and female red tail hawks (who swoop from on high down on unsuspecting mice and pigeons) – and the wild parrots that live in the trees here from May through October.
Session I: A Bird’s Eye View on Climate Change Birds are affected by large-scale changes such as global climate change. Join us to learn how bird counts can help document climate change and how local bird numbers have changed over time. This event is FREE and open to all ages. At Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at W. 145th St. Sunday, January 25th at 11am.
Session II: Meet Your Neighbors Connect with your local State Park. Join us to learn about the animals that share our surroundings. This event is FREE and open to all ages. At Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at W. 145th St. Sunday, January 25th at noon.
Dead of Winter Play Reading Series with UP Theater. All the quality and interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000 Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at 7:30pm. American Drum Circle, by Vanessa Shealy, directed by Melissa Attebery Mandy hopes to escape the failures of her father by taking refuge in an intense relationship with Olujimi, a young Nigerian emigré. But he has family skeletons of his own. Together, their family roots entangle them in a web of fraud and falsehood. Sunday, January 25th at 7:30pm. ***LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (26 items) Help the Department of Homeless Services Conduct its Annual Census The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will conduct its annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Count. This is a unique opportunity to volunteer and participate in an extraordinary citywide effort. To assist, DHS needs approximately 3,000 volunteers to help survey the number of homeless individuals living on city streets, parks and in other public spaces throughout New York City. If you are interested in volunteering as surveyors, please visit their website (https://a071-hope.nyc.gov/HOPE/welcome.aspx) to register. Monday, January 26th. Community-Police Relations Dialogue In response to recent events, the MBPO is convening key stakeholders to engage in a structured, solutions-driven discussion with representatives from the youth, civic, faith-based, non-profit, business and law-enforcement sectors of the community. Participants will have the opportunity to voice their concerns, hopes and recommendations in small group discussions facilitated by community and law-enforcement leaders. The MBPO will document and compile all
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recommendations into a report that will highlight specific actions we can all begin advocating for to continuously improve community-police relations. If you would like to participate in one of the small group discussions, you must register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mbp-community-police-relations-dialogue-registration-15222852963. Space is limited. At the Alianza Triangle Building, 2nd Fl (530 W 166th St @ Audubon Ave) Monday, January 26th, 6pm – 8pm. The R3 (Real Rent Reform) Coalition is a city-wide coalition fighting to improve the rent laws, has begun having its monthly meetings in different parts of the city. This year is a big one for tenants since the rent crisis is worse than ever and we need put massive pressure on the legislature and the governor. The January meeting will be in Northern Manhattan, since Northern Manhattan has a huge percentage of rent-regulated tenants. 1199 is supporting this effort as well. We would like to have as major a participation as possible. So far, the Barack Obama Democratic Club, Riverside Edgecombe Neighborhood Association (RENA), Mirabel Sisters, and Community Boards 9 & 12, will be co-sponsoring the meeting together with the R3 Coalition. We need to all unite, since the Republicans are in control of the Senate, we need a huge effort to improve the rent laws! The meeting will be held at 99 Fort Washington Ave. (btw. W. 163rd & 1644th Streets). Monday, January 26th at 7pm. Community Board 12 General Meeting At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave., corner of W. 190th St. Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm. Sick Paid Leave Breakfast Seminar Small Business’s Employers will understand their responsibilities under the Paid Sick Leave Law and how to be in compliance. Guest Speaker from the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Sponsored by the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights & Inwood, Inc . Free, but space is limited; RSVP to Lawrence Miles: 212-491-9640 x105 / [email protected]. In the Columbia University Medical Center Faculty Club, 630 W. 168th St., 4th floor. Wednesday, January 28th, 8:30am - 10am. Affordable Housing Forum The need for affordable housing and stronger protections for the housing we already have is the number one concern heard from residents of our district. Join Councilmember Mark Levine for a conversation with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) on what is being done and the servi ces they can offer to you. As part of the forum, HPD will lead a presentation on Housing Connect, the new, easy way to apply for affordable housing around the city. NMIC will also have an attorney present on how you can keep the affordable housing you have, and organizers from NMIC and PALANTE will discuss ways you can work with your building and your neighbors to push for better housing conditions. At the Riverstone Senior Center Community Room, 99 Fort Washington Avenue at W. 163rd St. To RSVP or for more information, To RSVP or for more information, contact Heidi Lopez: [email protected] / 212-928-6814. Wednesday, January 28th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. 34th Precinct Community Council Meeting Come hear directly from NYPD leadership about crime and safety in our neighborhood. Ask questions; get answers.At the Moriah Older Adult Luncheon Club Hall, 90 Bennett Ave. Wednesday, January 28th, 7pm – 8pm. Cultural Competence & Prevention Training As coalitions and service providers go about providing population-level prevention services and programs, it is often difficult to be aware of cultural competence and diversity within the populations that we serve in our communities. This workshop will provide a general overview of cultural competence and will work with participants to create strategies that will help enhance cultural competence skills in the field of prevention. While this workshop may
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serve as a refresher for some, the purpose is to cover both old and new information while raising new inquiries and creating an awareness about effective messaging within various cultures and communities. The workshop is intended for community based organizations, prevention providers, coalition members, and others who are interested in refining their cultural competency skills. To register, please contact Karla Bueno at 917-286-1540 or [email protected] by January 22nd. Thursday, January 29th, 10am-2pm. 2015 People's State of the Union What if the annual State of the Union was not a speech spoken by one, but a poem created by many? The Five Boro Story Project, in partnership with the people-powered U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, invites you to take part in the creation of the 2015 People’s State of the Union. Join neighbors in a story circle, supplementing the President’s State of the Union with your own stories. The story circles will provide inspiration for a collective “People’s State of the Union Address” delivered in the form of a poem on February 1st at the Bowery Poetry Club. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Thursday, January 29th, 7pm–9pm Playing At War David Malinsky's scrupulously researched one-man monologue, tells the oft-forgotten tale of American theater during the age of Revolution. Malinsky inhabits the persona of William Dunlap, keen observer of the intrigue, passion and occasional violence suffusing New York City's war-time theater scene. Tickets are $10 per person. Advanced registration is required. Call 212-923-8008. Friday & Saturday, January 30th & 31st, from 6pm–7pm. Help Give New Yorkers Vital Info on Tax Credits The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting the first-ever phone-a-thon to let our friends and neighbors know about refundable tax credits. Your two hours will help a family make ends meet. Locations in every borough. See “How you can help” section for details or visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/contact/TaxCreditCampaignVolunteerRegistration.shtml . Saturday, January 31st, 11am - 1pm; 1pm - 3pm; 3pm - 5pm. Projections: Every Mother's Son is a documentary about three mothers—Iris Baez, mother of Anthony Baez; Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; and Doris Busch Boskey, mother of Gary (Gidone) Busch—who lost their sons to policemen, then united to seek justice. Following the screening will be a discussion about the film and current events, such as the non-indictments in the Eric Garner and Mike Brown murders and ensuing protests. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. Saturday, January 31st, 6pm–8pm Cornerstone Chorale Café Concert Fundraiser is approaching. A cabaret-style event, with entertainment by the many talented members of the Chorale. In the basement of Holyrood Church, W. 179th St. & Ft. Washington Ave. (enter on W. 179th St.) Tickets are $15, and include light refreshments. Saturday, January 31st at 7pm. Special Ed. Workshop and Parent Involvement Sponsored by the District 6 Community Education Council. In D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th floor (room 421 or 405). Monday, February 2nd, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Lovingly Grateful Open House at the Corner Project Come visit, and see the fantastic work this unsung community hero organization does in our midst. The Washington Heights Corner Project is a Harm Reduction project offering health services, case management and other supports to homeless people in
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our community suffering from drug addiction. 2014 was a great year of growth and service for the Corner Project, and they want a chance to thank the community for this continued partnership. This event is FREE and open to the public. 566 W. 181st St., 2nd floor. (Elevator available for ADA access.) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Shoshana Brown, Director of Health & Support Services, at [email protected] / 212-923-7600 x113. Monday, February 2nd, 6pm-8pm. Hudson Heights Slow Zone DoT will present its plans for the new Slow Zone extending from W. 181st St. to Ft. Tryon Park, west of Broadway (excluding Ft. Washington Ave.) at next meeting of Community Board 12’s Traffic & Transportation Committee. The Slow Zone would be implemented later this year. All who live or work or otherwise have an interest in the area are invited to attend and to provide feedback on placement of signage, speed bumps, etc., and other points of implementation. At the CB12 offices: 530 W. 166th St. (@ St. Nicholas Ave.), 6th fl , Monday, February 2nd at 7pm. Doe Fund Press Conference The Doe Fund now provides street cleaning services, including snow removal, along several corridors in our district. We celebrate these additional services with a small community gathering, followed by a reception in Café One (1619 Amsterdam Ave., btw. W. 139th & W. 140th Streets.) Free, but RSVP strongly encouraged: call 212-928-6814. Tuesday, February 3rd, 9:30am February Housing Clinic: City-Wide Housing Related Campaigns Learn from housing advocates about coalition campaigns to address homeless policy issues, new affordable housing production and housing preservation. Preserving our rent-regulated housing will be a critically important campaign in 2015 as the NYS legislation that enact the rents laws must be renewed by June. Learn how you can join and support these efforts. As always you can meet with an attorney, free of charge. At Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Avenue (between W. 88th & W. 89th Streets). Wednesday, February 4th, from 6pm - 8pm. Green/Wellness Workshop Sponsored by the District 6 Community Education Council . In D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th floor (room 421 or 405). ,Thursday, February 5th, 9:30am - 10:30am. 2015 is Morris-Jumel Mansion's 250th Anniversary! And to celebrate, we're teaming up with the Public Theater to present a special benefit performance of “Hamilton”, the raucous, much-anticipated, new musical written and played by Tony-award-winner and good friend of the Mansion, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Fusing contemporary hip-hop and classic Broadway style, “Hamilton” charts the origins, rise and dramatic death of one of America’s greatest minds. The Morris-Jumel is giving history and theater lovers the chance to not only see the show, but also mingle with fellow friends of Morris-Jumel at a pre-performance cocktail reception and meet and talk with Lin-Manuel and the director, Tony-award nominee Thomas Kail, at an intimate post-show Q&A. To learn more, and to purchase tickets, please call Morris-Jumel at 212-923-8008, go to http://morrisjumelmansion.brownpapertickets.com/ or visit the Mansion in person. Hurry: SPACE IS LIMITED! Proceeds will go to the underwriting of Morris-Jumel's extensive array of educational and cultural programming. Thursday, February 5th. SCRIE / DRIE Informational Forum Beginning January 1st eligibility requirements for Senior Citizen and Disabled Rent Increase Exemptions have changed to enable more people to participate in SCRIE & DRIE. Learn if you qualify and how to obtain these benefits! At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St. Free and open to the public. Materials will be provided in English, Spanish and Russian. Thursday, February 5th, 7pm – 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Zarzuela! Música de Teatro from the Siglo de Oro Our program will be comprised of Zarzuela, music from the Spanish theater during the period known as the Siglo de Oro, or Spanish Golden Age. Program
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will be complemented with recitations from period texts drawn from manuscripts in the Hispanic Society’s collection. The Hispanic Society of America. At the Hispanic Society of America, Broadway between W. 155th and W. 156th Streets. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP: [email protected] or 212-926 2234 x250. Thursday, February 5th at 7pm. Shakespeare Saturdays presents the return of “The Shakespeare Sign-Up: Scenes, Sonnets, Soliloquies & Songs" The Sign-Up (open mic) is where anyone can sign up to perform something Shakespearean. Actors may use the open mic as a chance to polish a monologue before an important audition. Literary fans may want to take turns reading sonnets. There are no auditions for this. All are welcome to participate- actors and audience members alike. You simply just show up at The Inwood Library and sign up to perform! It's 6 minutes stage time each time a performer takes the stage (so you can perform 2 monologues if you like as long as they don't exceed 6 minutes). There are only 2 requirements:-1) whatever you bring has to be Shakespearean; 2nd, no fight choreography (sorry). And if you're not performing, it's a fun event to just sit in the audience while your favorite Shakespeare characters come to life! Lela Frechette is the Guest Emcee. Free and open to the public at The Inwood Library, 4790 Broadway (between Dyckman & Cummings Streets)- Downstairs Auditorium. Saturday, February 7th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Third Annual Pied Piper DANCE NIGHT Back by popular demand! A fun family event in which people of all ages are led in short group dance routines in different styles ranging from square dance to salsa & hip-hop. At the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of Dyckman). General Admission - $10. (Cash or check only at the door -- No Advanced Ticketing for this Event.) Saturday February 7th at 6:30pm. Dead of Winter Play Reading Series with UP Theater. All the quality and interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000 Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at 7:30pm. Tamarack House by Michael Dowling, directed by Anya Saffir A big, old New England boarding house’s days are numbered, as giant developments are encroaching. Even though it’s run down and beat up, it still has hidden potential not unlike its five current residents, who need to come up with a plan… and quick. Sunday, February 8th at 7:30pm. Celebrate Black History Month with the First African American Woman in Space! Join us for a play based on the amazing life of Dr. Mae Jemison, chemical engineer, medical researcher, physician, teacher and astronaut. She also speaks fluent Russian, Japanese, and Swahili and is trained in dance choreography. Dr. Jemison was the science mission specialist on the Endeavor in 1992 during STS-47. The 8-day mission was accomplished in 127 orbits of the Earth, and included 44 Japanese and US scientists. Jemison was a co-investigator on the bone cell research experiment flown on the mission. “The first thing I saw from space was Chicago, my hometown,” she said. “I was working on the middeck where there aren’t many windows, and as we passed over Chicago, the commander called me up to the flight deck. It was such a significant moment because since I was a little girl I had always assumed I would go into space.” At 58 today, Dr. Jemison is still making history in the sciences… on Earth. The show is FREE, but please call or email Pat Vitucci (212-694-3656, [email protected]) with your request for reservations. At Riverbank State Park, 145th St. @ Riverside Drive. Wednesday, February 11th, 10am – 11:30am. (If we have enough of a demand, we’ll run a second performance at 11:30am.)
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***HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (8 items) NYPL Oral Histories Project The Washington Heights and Inwood Neighborhood Oral History Project will begin in January 2015 and they need interviewers. Interview your neighbors, family or friends and preserve stories and memories about our community. Sign up for an interviewer training session at one of our participating neighborhood libraries. Visit http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/washington-heights-inwood website for training session dates and times at all three WH/I library branches, or contact Alexandra Kelly: [email protected] / 212-621-0552. For information on the Harlem Oral Histories project, visit http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/harlem or contact Ms. Kelly. Help WordUp in Its Next Phase of Growth & Service to the Community Two years ago, you helped bring back Word Up Community Bookshop by helping our all-volunteer collective raise over $60,000 to find a permanent space. Six months after exceeding our target, we signed a lease on a new home, renovated the space, moved everything out of storage, and once again began distributing books and resumed programming events. We held our grand reopening at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue on July 26, 2013. Help us embark on our next phase: to raise $25,000 in order to increase significantly our Spanish-language, bilingual, and youth-oriented inventory and programming support. With the help of crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the groundswell around “Giving Tuesday”, and a special opportunity at GivKwik, we hope to meet our goal. By making more resources even more available for each other, we can best allow for full participation from everyone in our neighborhood, where a majority of residents are of Latino and/or Hispanic descent, including many who speak and read primarily in Spanish, and where there are more youth under 18 than in any other district in Manhattan. Check out our Indiegogo campaign (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/word-up-community-bookshop-para-siempre#home) to keep Word Up sustainable in Washington Heights. In exchange for your donation, we have great updated perks, including our first-ever logo hoodie! Get yours today! Manhattan Community Board Applications are now available! Manhattan’s 12 community boards are local organizations composed of 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year terms. Community boards are tasked with being the independent and representative voices of their communities—the most grass-roots form of local government. The boards are pivotal in shaping their communities and work to enhance and preserve the character of the city’s many unique neighborhoods. Each community board has a budget, a district manager and staff, and has three distinct responsibilities: monitoring the delivery of city services such as sanitation and street maintenance; planning and reviewing land use applications including zoning changes; and making recommendations for each year’s city budget. You can apply online (https://manhattancommunityboards.wufoo.com/forms/manhattan-community-board-application-2015/; note: application must be completed in a single session) or print out an application (http://manhattanbp.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/2015_CB_Application.pdf) and mail it in. Note: the eligible resident applicant pool recently was extended to include 16- & 17-year-olds. Deadline: Friday, January 30th at 5pm. Parent Engagement Opportunity: 2015 Community Education Council Elections The Community and Citywide Education Councils provide parents a voice in public education and an opportunity to make a grassroots-level impact on education policy. Elections take place every two years, and this year, the DOE is engaging in a citywide effort to reach all parents and raise awareness of these leadership roles, reflecting the Chancellor’s ongoing commitment to engaging parents and families in the important work of educating our children. Parents serve two-year terms on 36 Councils throughout the City, including
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the Community Education Councils (CEC), Citywide Council on High Schools, Citywide Council on English Language Learners, Citywide Council on Special Education, and the Citywide Council for District 75. CECs in each of the City’s 32 school districts are responsible for approving school zoning lines, holding hearings on the capital plan, and providing additional input on important policy issues. Citywide Councils evaluate and advise on school policy concerning their areas of focus. Parents interested in becoming members of a Community or Citywide Education Council should visit NYCParentLeaders.org or email [email protected] or call 212-374-1936. for more information. Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, February 11th; deadline is Wednesday, March 11th. Volunteers needed for upcoming United Palace of Cultural Arts events Here are the next few events we have planned (more to come). These are all free admission so we won't need ticket sellers or takers, but there are certainly other tasks that we always need extra sets of hands to complete. All events at the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Please contact Mike Fitelson (212-568-1157 / [email protected]) if you are available to pitch in.
New York Philharmonic and Harmony Program Master Class, Saturday, January 31st at 2:30pm Sweet Smell of Success w/Lou Lumenick, Sunday, February 8th, 4pm doors; 5pm introduction
with Lou Lumenick and his special guest James Wolcott of Vanity Fair; 5:30pm movie
New York Youth Symphony Concert, Sunday, February 22nd at 5pm
Rear Window Sunday, February 22nd, 4pm doors; 5pm introduction with Lou Lumenick; 5:30pm movie.
Help Give New Yorkers Vital Info on Tax Credits Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are missing out on anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 in tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit. About 25% of eligible working families fail to claim their money – money families need to help pay for daily necessities – because many people don’t know about these programs. Our fellow New Yorkers need information on how to get these credits and how to get FREE tax preparation and financial counseling to make the most of their refund – and YOU can help make it happen. The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting the first-ever phone-a-thon to let our friends and neighbors know about refundable tax credits. Your two hours will help a family make ends meet. Locations in every borough. Visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/contact/TaxCreditCampaignVolunteerRegistration.shtml for details and to volunteer! Saturday, January 31st, 11am - 1pm; 1pm - 3pm; 3pm - 5pm. NY Blood Center Blood Drive @ The Armory, For more information please contact Glennis Aquino, Community Liaison: [email protected] or 212-923-1803 x7010. The Armory is located at 216 Fort Washington Ave., at W. 168th St. Sunday, January 18th, 11am – 5pm. Missing Person We thank you in advance for whatever help or assistance you can give my classmate. Timothy Hamlett left his home Friday, Dec. 26th, and did not go where he said he would go. His phone was ping’ed in our neighborhood and found by a couple of kids. He may have been spotted in the 157th train station and the 170th McDonalds. The family is extremely concerned because he has been using sports supplements and they have been affecting his personality. Timothy is a 20-year-old black male, 6’ tall. He was wearing True Religion jeans, zip-up Adidas sneakers (blueish/purplish). If you have seen Timothy Hamlett or have any information on his whereabouts, please call 917-686-0087 or 201-406-6990. See attached photo. ***CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS*** (7 items)
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Free English Classes: Read / Write / Learn English! Choose a class from over 30 locations throughout the City, including the Inwood, Ft. Washington, Washington Heights, Harlem, St. Agnes & Riverside branches. New students MUST come to an Information Session first, and return for testing. Information Last remaining sessions are at the Bronx Library Center (310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. @ Briggs Ave.) on 1/20/15 at noon or 6pm; and at locations in lower Manhattan and on Staten Island as well. Visit www.nypl.org/english for more information and to register. Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research (Free Course) As part of the mission of the Columbia University Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research to foster community engaged research between academic and community stakeholders, the Community Engagement Core Resource (CECR) offers an introductory course on Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The course is open to Columbia University faculty and high level administrators of community and faith-based organizations in northern Manhattan. Participants will gain an appreciation of all the components involved in CBPR and sound health research through co-learning and practicing various parts of the research process in community-academic partner pairs. These partnership pairs will develop a research proposal with a CBPR approach for funding consideration by the Irving Institute. Topics covered include: definitions of community, issues of power and control, engagement and participation, the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative methods, and research design. The course is free to all admitted participants. Applicants must: hold the title of Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, or other high level administrator at an organization serving northern Manhattan (Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood); commit to attend all 10 class sessions and stay for the entire duration of the class session; and commit to submitting a proposal for pilot funding with an academic partner. Classes will be held at Columbia Community Partnership for Health, 390 Ft. Washington Ave. , on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm – 6:30pm (March 3, 10, 24, 31; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16). For more information or to request an application contact Alejandra N. Aguirre: [email protected] / 646-697-2272. The Kindergarten Admission Process has Begun! For children born in 2010, the application period opens on January 7th and closes on February 13th. Placement offers will be distributed in early April and pre-registration at schools starts in April. Like last year, families can apply online by visiting www.nyc.gov/schools/kindergarten, over-the-phone by calling 718-935-2400 Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm, or in person at one of the Family Welcome Centers: http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/WelcomeCenters/default.htm. This year the kindergarten application is translated into nine languages on-line, and the Family Welcome Centers will have translated paper copies of the applications as well. For more information, visit the above Kindergarten Admissions website or email [email protected]. CLOTH Heiskell Technology Center This center offers free technology training for adults including basic computer classes, after school programming, and even ESL. They’re open Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. and are located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th Street. Visit their website (http://www.cloth159.org/education.htm) to learn more. Free English Classes through the Community League of the Heights (CLoTH). Develop basic reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Learn how to write complete sentences, and to understand and engage in conversation. At the CLoTH Technology Center, 2113B Amsterdam Ave. FREE, but you must pre-register. Orientation session Thursday, January 15th at 6:30. For more information, call 212-543-1502. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm – 9pm, beginning January 20th.
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Hunter College COPE and SPELL, Saturday English Language Classes: SPELL classes are free and only for parents of children (with or without disabilities) in high school or of younger children living in New York City. Please follow the link if you would like to learn more about this opportunity. For more information, visit http://hunteresl.pbworks.com/w/page/50423969/FrontPage. Registration deadline is January 31st. The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries Workshops for Visitors with Developmental and Learning Disabilities and Those on the Autism Spectrum. Discoveries workshops take place one Sunday a month and last for 90 minutes. Each one focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour followed by a related art activity in the studio. The program is free, but reservations are necessary. Receive a schedule and/or make a reservation at 212-650-2010 or [email protected] ***VOCATIONAL TRAINING & JOB POSTINGS*** (6 items) Per Diem Educator The Morris-Jumel Mansion is seeking a vibrant and engaging per diem educator to lead school and adult tours, assist with weekend workshops, and help facilitate public programs at the Mansion. A commitment of two tours, or three hours, a week is required and availability needs to be flexible but preferably mornings, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching in a non-traditional environment and have a passion for history. The Morris-Jumel Mansion will provide each per diem educator with a stipend of $10 per hour. If interested in this position, please email the Director of Education and Public Programs, Danielle Hodes at [email protected] or call her at 212-23-8008 for a more detailed position description. Temporary Snow Removal Jobs with the Department of Sanitation You can register with the City as a temporary snow laborer during major snow events at any Sanitation Garage from Monday-Saturday, 7am – 3pm, except on City holidays. In order to register, you must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the United States, and able to perform heavy physical labor. Pay is $12/hour and increases to $18/hour after working 40 hours a week. Payment is made by check and normally takes about 4 to 6 weeks, but can take up to 12 weeks. Visit http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3480/snow-removal-employment for more info. Jobs at the Doe Fund There are several open positions at The Doe Fund, including bilingual case coordinators based in Manhattan. Visit http://www.doe.org/careers.cfm#results for more info. The Doe Fund is a great organization that works to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by bringing people back into the workforce and put them on jobs that benefit the community such as street cleaning along busy corridors. Opportunities for Youth Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
Youth Build Northern Manhattan Calling out of school 17-24 year olds: work toward your GED or high school diploma while learning job skills by building affordable housing in your own community. The program also includes leadership development and other trainings. For further information, call Edwin at 212-453-5381 or visit https://youthbuild.org/siteview/72146/info . (Note: NMIC recently moved down the block to 45 Wadsworth Ave.)
Young Adult Internship Program YAIP is a 14 week intensive internship and job training program for young adults between the ages of 17-24 living in New York City who are currently unemployed and do not have a bachelors or associates degree. The program pays a stipend of $2,800 and is designed to help young adults get on track for a new and exciting career. To apply, visit NMIC at 45 Wadsworth Avenue at W. 176th Street between noon - 4pm. Visit
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship or call 212-453-5381 for more information. Application deadline March 9th for program beginning March 23rd.
The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC empowers disconnected young adults ages 16-21 to upgrade their occupational skills through construction training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10-hr). Job placement assistance is provided upon completion of the program.
Visit the Columbia Employment Information Center! Columbia University is the 7th-largest employer in the city and is always hiring for multiple positions. They are especially looking for new employees from Morningside Heights and West Harlem. You can apply and receive free help on your application at their Employment Information Center. Stop by at 3180 Broadway during regular business hours or visit their website (http://hr.columbia.edu/jobs/ceic) to learn more. Summer Temp Positions at the Zoo & Aquarium Each year, the Wildlife Conservation Society hires hundreds of temporary employees to fulfill crucial roles in providing our guests at the New York City Zoos and Aquarium with high-quality and meaningful experiences. These employment opportunities are open March through October. WCS offers a supportive work environment that values respect, accountability & transparency, innovation, diversity & inclusion, collaboration & integrity. To be considered for employment, interested candidates must complete an online application at www.wcs.org/careers. Applications for season 2015 will become available mid-January. ***LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (9 items) Citizens Committee for NYC’s Neighborhood Grants award micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects throughout the city. They prioritize groups based in low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling drives. Info: Arif Ullah at [email protected] or Wilfredo Florentino at [email protected], or call 212-822-9580/9568. Deadline: January 27th, 2015. Dyckman Institute Scholarships for WH/I High School students interested in attending Columbia University. CU encourages all outstanding HS seniors from WH/I to apply for admission to Columbia College or the FU Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. There are over 300 individually -named need-based scholarships available to Columbia students. One of these, the Dyckman Institute Scholarship, provides financial support exclusively to students from Washington Heights/Inwood who would not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending Columbia. Last year 18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based scholarships from Columbia Collage & SEAS. Learn more about CU and the Dyckman Institute Scholarship by contacting the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 212-854-2522 or visiting http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/. 2015 Uptown ArtStroll Poster Contest The central theme is “How do we get uptown?” Take the ___ uptown. (i.e. train, bus, etc.). The image should include elements of uptown’s diverse arts and cultural scene and must include “Uptown Arts Stroll” in the design. Artist must be a Washington Heights-Inwood or West Harlem resident (West 135th – W. 220th Street); artist may submit only one image for consideration. A panel of distinguished judges, drawn from the local arts community, will select the finalists. Consideration will be given to eye-catching original and unpublished images
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that reflect the elements identified above. Selected finalists agree to bring a hard copy of the image (do not include artist’s name), on foam or paperboard, 24” x 18”, to exhibit at the NoMAA Artists’ Salon on Monday, March 16th at 809 Restaurant, 112 Dyckman Street, where the winning image will be selected by community vote. Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 honorarium and exclusive graphic representation throughout the 2015 Uptown Arts Stroll For details on submission requirements please email [email protected] or visit nomaanyc.org. Deadline: Tuesday, February 17th at 5pm. Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a most joyous 2015! (Maybe make "Writing for Above the Bridge" a New Year's resolution?) We are taking off January, but will be back in February with one of our favorite themes, "Love/Sex/Passion." It's always a fun one, and we promise it will warm up your winter just a little bit! Above the Bridge is a playground for writers. It is a place to encourage and cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an audience for their work. Here's How It Works: a theme is chosen for each month. Writers may submit five minutes of material of any genre or style (poetry, plays, fiction, non-fiction, blogs, etc.) that reflect the month's theme. Pieces will be chosen by the Above the Bridge selection team to be read by the author at the next reading series. There will be a short rehearsal immediately prior to the event. Writers must live in Washington Heights or Inwood. Please attach your name, address and phone number with your submission. Pieces should be no longer than 5 minutes, but all work will be considered. You do not have to be a professional writer. New and existing works accepted. Send all submissions or inquiries to [email protected]; please write "February Submission" in the subject line. Also, please make sure that your name is also attached to your piece. We're just looking out for you and your precious work! Writers Cafe is on Monday, February 2nd; submissions are due on Sunday, January 25th. Third Annual “Big Apple” Awards to Recognize Teacher Excellence The “Big Apple Awards”, overseen by the Department of Education in partnership with the Fund for Public Schools celebrate educators across the City and honor teachers who inspire students, model great teaching, and enrich their school communities. Students, families, educators, and community members can nominate a standout teacher in their life by visiting http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/BigAppleAwards/default.htm. Nominees must be current, full-time public school teachers who have demonstrated exceptional success in impacting student learning, in their instructional practices, and in their professional contributions to their school community. Following the open nomination period, a select group of up to 500 nominees will be invited to complete a comprehensive application for the “Big Apple Awards”. The DOE will interview up to 100 semi-finalists, and visit the classrooms of 40 finalists. The rigorous process will culminate with a celebration in June honoring up to 12 outstanding educators as recipients of the “Big Apple Awards”. The recipients will spend the 2015 – 16 school year representing teachers citywide as teacher leaders and members of the Chancellor’s Advisory Group, while continuing to educate and inspire students in the classroom. For more information, visit the “Big Apple Awards” website above, speak to your parent coordinator, or email [email protected]. Teachers may also call HR Connect with additional questions. An open, citywide call for nominations continues through January 19th. Mellon Scholarship from CUNY’s Dominican Studies Institute Just in case you have not seen this amazing opportunity for doctoral candidates, enclosed, please find information about a new scholarship at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) at the City College of New York and at Centro de Estudios Puerorriqueños at Hunter College. For more information, visit http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/dsi/upload/IUPLRMellon_CallforPapers.pdf. This is a significant step in the life of DSI and for the entire CUNY family; CCNY’s Communications Office highlighted such an accomplishment in recent news coverage: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/dsi-mellon-fellowships.cfm.
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Summer Library Travel Research Award The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library is pleased to announce its first Summer Library Travel Research Award. This award will enable faculty researchers from colleges and universities across the globe to take advantage of the unique resources of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library collections. The CUNY DSI will provide three awards of $3,000 to help grantees defray travel and housing costs in New York City. Awardees are expected to remain in New York City for at least two weeks and, following their stay, submit a brief (2-3 pp.) report on how their work at the CUNY DSI Library enriched their research project and offer suggestions for improvements on the Library’s collections. Proposed research may be conducted any time between June 1, 2015 and July 30, 2015. Any publications resulting from research undertaken during the award period should acknowledge CUNY DSI for its support. Applicants can hail from any college or university in the world, given they have proper documentation to reside in the U.S. for a month, or hold permanent residency status or are US citizens. Application deadline: March 16th. All applications must be filled electronically. Please send a letter of intent, a brief library research proposal, a travel budget, and a CV to: Prof. Sarah Aponte, Chief Librarian, CUNY Dominican Studies Institute: [email protected]. Ready To Lead? Calling all non-profit, faith, government and community professionals serving Northern Manhattan! The Northern Manhattan Fellowship is seeking dynamic, passionate mid-senior level leaders for the 2015 class. NMF meets twice a month and is designed to enhance development, fundraising, leadership, coalition building and overall non for profit management skills! Over the course of 9 months, fellows create partnerships and networks that will shape the future of community work in Northern Manhattan. To download the application, please visit: http://www.thecenteratjcrcny.org/northernmanhattan. For more information, contact Debbie Kruger: 212-983-4800 x122 / [email protected]. Application deadline is Friday, February 13 FY 2016 Expense Funding The Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez announces that applications FY’16 are now available for groups to begin filling out. Please note upcoming deadlines!
FY 2016 Expense funding is allocated to eligible not-for-profit organizations to fund the programmatic and or operational expenses of carrying out their scope of service. Please follow this link to retrieve the application and instructions: http://council.nyc.gov/html/budget/application.shtml. Deadline: Friday, February 20th
FY 2016 Non-City Capital is only for non-profit and cultural organizations interested in applying to the City Council for funding of Non-City Capital Projects. Please follow this link to retrieve the applications and instructions: http://www.nyc.gov/html/capgrants/capgrants.html. Note: Capital allocations to city agencies (for example, for city-owned parks and recreation facilities, city streets, branch libraries, CUNY projects) are not required to submit this application. Deadline: New York City Council applications are due by Thursday, March 26th. (Thursday, February 26th if applying to both the Council and the Manhattan Borough President.)
FY 2016 Capital for Schools/ Reso A for NYC DoE schools: Schools interested in applying for capital improvements or Reso A grants do not need to fill out the non-city capital application. Schools are asked to contact Council Members individually and write a proposal letter for projects they wish to have considered for funding. Send to: Carmen De La Rosa, Chief of Staff, Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez: [email protected]. Deadline: Thursday, March 26th.
Other Sources of Funding:
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Manhattan Delegation: Please note that in order for groups to be considered for expense and capital funding through the Manhattan Delegation, groups must submit the supplemental applications below. The Manhattan Delegation supplemental applications are accessible online.
Expense Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13_TsQqSQjSecYEw0MWkRCoYH2nOyglxZUspWcxYMlU0/viewform. Deadline: Friday, February 20th at 5pm.
City Capital Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Su-qfvC6VKHqHc9uotQz5DrAoOKcv4UigL8Eo8TFOno/viewform. Deadline: Thursday, March 26th at 5pm (Thursday, February 26th at 5pm if also applying to Manhattan Borough President.)
Department of Cultural Affairs/ Community Development Fund: Cultural organizations who want to be considered for funding through CASA or any Cultural Initiatives through Department of Cultural Affairs must submit an application to the Cultural Development Fund in order to be able to receive Council funds through DCLA as a contracting agency. Please follow this link to retrieve the application and instructions: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/funding/cdf.shtml. Deadline: Monday, February 9th.
If you have additional questions or concerns please reach out to Carmen De la Rosa, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, at 212-788-7053 or [email protected]. ***HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (7 items) Do you or your family need health insurance? In-person assistance in English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified plans. At the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm. YOGA at "Manhattan's Oldest House." Morris-Jumel Mansion, celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year, is turning history on its head with Awesome Asana Yoga. Take yourself on an urban retreat -- join Chelsea Best, founder/instructor, and local yogis twice a week in the Mansion's beautiful, sunlit Drawing Room for a 60-minute flow. Awesome offers yogis from all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice together: Vinyasa Flow (Thursdays, open level @1pm) is a dynamic class designed to awaken the spirit by deepening the physical practice; Hatha/Gentle Flow (Sundays @1pm) is a slower flow with emphasis on placement, breath, and mindfulness. Classes are free with museum admission of only $5, and no advanced registration is required. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. For more information call 212-923-8008 or visit www.morrisjumel.org. Never miss an Awesome update! Subscribe at www.awesomeasanayoga.com. Thursdays & Sundays @ 1pm. Ongoing Weekly Fitness, Health & Lifestyle Programs at Isabella:
Fitness Gets Personal: Mondays, 11am – noon (Recreation Hall)
Tai Chi: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 10:45 am (525 Audubon Ave., Room 1412)
La Salud Mental y el Bienestar: Miércoles de 9:30 am – 10:45 am. Únase a este grupo de apoyo para obtener la salud mental que usted necesita. Se requiere un compromiso de 12 semanas. (525 Audubon Ave., 1er Piso. Marketing Conference Room.) Es necesario inscribirse.
Walking Works Wonders: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8am – 9am (Rec. Hall)
Mental Health and Wellness Group: Fridays (beginning 9/26), 9:30am – 10:45am. Join this support group as a continuation of the “How to Control Your Life” series. Vonalis Pina will
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continue weekly discussions on how to better manage daily stresses in a more intimate setting. A 12 week commitment is required. Light breakfast will be provided. (525 Audubon Avenue, 1st floor Marketing Conference Room.)
All classes at 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St., unless otherwise noted. For more information and to register, call Marilyn Pacheco at 212-342-9224 – Se habla Español Saturday Night Lights Weekend Professional Sports Training and weekday academic support for kids ages 11- 18. Drill & Play (Basketball) at George Washington High School (549 Audubon Ave. at W. 192nd
St.) Saturdays, 5pm – 7pm and 7pm – 9pm. & Manhattanville Community Center (530 W. 133rd St. btw Amsterdam Ave/B’way). Fridays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. AllStarr Volleyball at the PAL Armory (218 Ft. Washington Ave., enter on W. 169th St.), Saturdays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. For information call 212.678.0647 or visit www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights. Free Zumba Classes There will be Free Zumba classes for all Northern Manhattan residents in IS 52 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6-7pm. Urgent Care Facility Open in Inwood Dr.Judah Fierstein, the Director of the new Urgent Care at 5030 Broadway would like to introduce a new option for urgent care in the neighborhood. They are open Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm and Sat / Sun, 9-5pm. (Holidays: 9am-3pm.) The phone number is 212-604-6550, or visit www.mountsinaifpa.org/inwood. They will treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. No appointment needed. They take many insurances and have a flat fee of $150 if your insurance is not accepted. Let the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions! Did you make a New Year’s resolution yet? Here’s how you can start out on the right foot to achieving your goals for 2015. I resolve to...
Get in shape: Now that all the holiday feasting is over, what better time to refocus on getting back in shape than at the start of a new year. Save on pricey gym fees by joining our citywide fitness facilities, some with indoor pools, for as low as $25/year. We have more than 30 centers across the five boroughs with fitness classes and sports programming for all ages and levels of ability. Learn more about Rec Center Memberships: http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership. Or check out our list of free fitness classes across New York City with Shape Up NYC (http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc) or find the best places to run (http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/running) or go biking (http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bikeways) around the city.
Eat healthy: buy fresh, locally grown food at a Greenmarket. Visit GrowNYC (http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/search) to find a list of markets in parks near you.
Volunteer! There are hundreds of community-based organizations across the city caring for parks in their neighborhoods on a regular basis. To find out if there is an active group or to learn how to start a new group, visit City Parks Foundation’s Partnerships for Parks page: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/partnerships-for-parks/.
Learn something new! You can also learn something new at one of the many rec centers, adopt a tree, volunteer, and so much more!
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***TRAFFIC & TRANSIT*** (3 items) Work on the High Bridge: Includes repairs to the steel span; installation of safety fence, posts and cable; replace rivets and repair steel in lower deck; stone cleaning and pointing operations; coping stone cleaning and crack repairs; electrical conduit installation; viewing platform installation. There will also be installation of the scaffolding and containment system on Pier #2 and Spans #3, 4, 5 & 6. For more information, call Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email [email protected]. Week of January 12th – 16th, 7am – 3:30pm. W. 215th Step Street Construction: This week’s work includes pre-cast installation. In observance of New Year’s Day, there will be no work on January 1st. For more information, call Tanya Pazmino at 646-649-2915 or email [email protected]. Week of January 19th – 23rd, 7am – 5pm weekdays. W. 187th St. / Chittenden Ave. Street Closure Please be advised that the following roadway closures will be in effect due to a crane operation at 825 W. 187th St.: W. 187th Street between Chittenden Avenue and Cabrini Blvd.; Chittenden Avenue. These closings have been approved by the NYC Department of Transportation. Call Galasso Trucking & Rigging, Inc. at 718-456-1800 with any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th, from 8am to 5pm. ***PROTECT THE PALISADES UPDATE*** (4 items) Monday, January 12th, was the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Palisades as a National Historic Landmark. In 1965, the National Parks Service said it "represents an unusual effort by two states, New Jersey and New York, to preserve the scenic beauty of the cliffs on the lower western side of the Hudson River." You can also visit the website of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (http://www.savingplaces.org/treasures/palisades#.VLSMCFoQ7zL), which includes an overview of the campaign and room to leave your own comments. Happy Anniversary! Take a look at the Protect the Palisades website (www.protectthepalisades.org), where we've added more recent articles in the press section and a more complete timeline. Thanks to all who worked on the timeline. The Palisades Parks Conservancy just announced that “The Perils to the Palisades”, a video it produced about the Palisades and the battles to preserve them (http://vimeo.com/97688891), has been selected as an official selection in this year's Garden State Film Festival. If you haven't watched it, it's worth it. Here's the Conservancy’s announcement: Perils to the Palisades Named an Official Selection The Perils to the Palisades, a short film produced by the Palisades Parks Conservancy and Media Ranch Productions, premiered at the PPC Annual Benefit Gala in June of 2014. The film outlines the history of the Palisades in New Jersey, the battle to protect them at the beginning of the twentieth century, and the case to keep them green in the face of development pressures. The short film has been chosen as an official selection at the 2015 Garden State Film Festival! March 19th - 22nd, 2015 The Palisades Meetup-Cleanup meets on the first Sunday of every month at Ross Dock, where they assemble to clean up the trash on the trails and picnic grounds. This is a joint effort between the Palisades Interstate Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, visit www.njpalisades.org. Sunday, February 8th, 10am – 1pm.
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***GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (6 items) Mandatory Electronics Recycling Effective January 1st, certain electronic equipment (such as computers, televisions, phones) will be banned from disposal, and there will be no more curbside recycling. Recycling electronics keeps potentially harmful materials out of the waste stream and the environment. There are many free places to drop off your old electronics for recycling, and if you live in a building with more than 10 units, you may be eligible for a free recycling container in your basement. Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFhFk_sbKZA&feature=youtu.be. Changes to the Senior Citizen & Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE / DRIE) We recently changed the law to raise the SCRIE/DRIE household income cap to $50,000. For assistance qualifying for SCRIE/DRIE or to RSVP to attend an upcoming forum, call Sen. Espaillat’s office: 212-544-0173. You qualify for SCRIE or DRIE if you:
Are at least 62 years old or receive SSI, SSDI, a VA disability pension or compensation, or disability related Medicaid if you’ve received SSI or SSDI in the past
Have a total annual household income of $50,000 or less
Pay more than one-third of the household’s total monthly income for rent
Live in a rent-controlled, rent-stabilized or Mitchell-Lama apartment, a Redevelopment Company development, HDFC or federally-assisted co-op
Do not live in NYCHA, Section 8 or similar housing
What you should bring in order to apply:
Proof of your date of birth (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport, government ID, etc.) Proof of income for yourself and all household members for 2013, including any W-2 forms,
1099 forms, pension or SSI/SSDI statements, etc.
Your prior and current lease, signed by both you and your landlord. If you are a rent-controlled tenant without a lease, bring a Notice of Maximum Collectible Rent, and Certification of Fuel Cost Adjustment for 2013
Any notices of Major Capital Improvement charges you received in the past 2 years
A tax statement, if you filed taxes for 2013 Lincoln Center’s Passport to the Arts program invites children with disabilities and their families to attend performances at Lincoln Center. The performances are designed for family audiences and are inclusive programs. The Passport Program offers tickets at no cost, supports families by sending visual schedules, music samples and activities ahead of time and facilitates seating requests and accommodations. This spring, our programs will include the New York City Ballet’s Family Saturday performance, the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert, the Chamber Music Society’s Meet the Music program, and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People. If you are interested in participating this spring, please Miranda Appelbaum at [email protected] for an application. Ticket requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Looking For Something To Do? Apply For GLU! GLU is a service -learning program for youth in the NYC area. GLU's goal is to empower youth in the community to be compassionate, confident and involved in the community . Service sites are in Washington Heights and Inwood. To apply for GLU please visit www.centroaltagracia.org.
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IDNYC is here! This new city ID is a free way to get a year's membership at 33 of the city's cultural institutions, including Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Museum of Natural History, and it's available to all New York City residents age 14 and over. You can find the application, enrollment locations, and documentation requirements at nyc.gov/idnyc. Due to overwhelming demand, you much book an application appointment at a center near you by calling 311. (No walk-ins.) January at The Armory For more information on any of our programs please contact Glennis Aquino, Community Liaison: [email protected] or 212-923-1803 x7010. The Armory is located at 216 Fort Washington Ave., at W. 168th St. 1) CityTrack for Kids (Grades 3-8)
Track & field activities for school groups / Mon & Wed from 3:30pm – 5pm
For more info visit CityTrack.org 2) PAL/Armory Middle School Academic Program
Grades 6 & 7
High school preparation Math and English instruction
Character building exercises
For more info email Alberto Aquino: [email protected] 3) 5 Borough High School Track & Field Meets
We encourage all schools to join our outstanding track and field program
Over 100 indoor meets from December – March
See our full schedule at ArmoryTrack.com 4) Adult & Senior Track & Field Training
Indoor track & field training
Mon – Thurs from 10am – 3pm and Thurs from 6:30pm – 9:30pm Open to public Dec – April 17
For more info visit armorytrack.com 5) SUNY ATTAIN Lab
Offers over 32 occupational, academic and self-development courses GED prep, computer certifications, ESL, job search preparation
For more info contact Joseph Conteras: (212) 923-1803 x7038 or [email protected] -------- Elizabeth Lorris Ritter Community Liaison State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD 5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034 (212) 544-0173 (ph) (212) 544-0256 (fx)