[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunit​ies from Sen. Espaillat <8/14/14 edition / 72+ items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, August 14th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*As always, there’s so much going on all over the District. As the summer
winds down, there are still lots of fitness, recreation and cultural
programs in many of our parks. This weekend, don’t miss Jazz at the Jumel,
a health fair,  Civil War history at Grants’ tomb, and electronic & textile
recycling. Also, please note that there will be no 1-Train above 96th St.
this weekend. Next week we’ll be having a job fair at the Shabazz Center.
Scroll down for information on the NYPD’s Citizens Police Academy 14-week
course, Broadway’s new 25mph speed limit, links to great stuff happening at
the NYPL Branch Libraries, as well as important information on suicide and
depression, rights you may have as under a class-action suit for residents
of Pinnacle buildings, the September 21st global action for climate change,
and the latest on the campaign to Save the Palisades from development. *



****Note for residents of Pinnacle buildings: **As the result of a class
action settlement, rent-regulated tenants in buildings owned by Pinnacle
are eligible to receive damages for actions from 2004 to 2010. Read the
Legal Aid Society's flyer online (in English
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825665/Pinnacle-Flyer-English> and Spanish
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825177/Pinnacle-Flyer-Spanish>), or call
888-736-8115 for more information.****



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·            *Tonight & Tomorrow (7 items)*

·            *This weekend (17 items)*

·            *Next week (12 items)*

·            *Next weekend (3 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (7 items)*

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (3 items)*

·            *Health, Recreation & Fitness (11 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (4 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *Road & transit information (6 items) **including lane
closures and public transit service interruptions*

·            *Ongoing events & opportunities at the NYPL *

·            *LG / Palisades update*



*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*





****TODAY & TOMORROW*** (7 items)*

*TODAY / THURSDAY (4 items)*

*Go Behind the Magic! *Experience a jaw-dropping magic show, then learn how
it's done. You'll be amazed not only at the magic, but also the science
behind it! For ages 12 to 18 years old. At the George Bruce NYPL Branch
Library, 518 W. 125th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.) Free. *Thursday, August 14th
at 2pm.*



*Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Story Time *Bring along your favorite stuffed
animal to a bed time themed story time, and then leave them at the library
for a toy sleepover. What will your fuzzy friends do in the library at
night? You’ll find out when you pick up your pal the next morning and look
through a photo album of all their adventures! Don’t forget to wear your
PJs! At the Bloomingdale NYPL Branch Library, 150 W. 100th (between
Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.). *Thursday, August 14th at 6pm (pick up at 11am
on Friday 8/15)*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. Note:
While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed
at the end are vital to keeping the company going:
http://hudsonwarehouse.net/season.htm. *Thursdays – Sundays, through **August
24th, at 6:30.*



*Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park* Pulse theatre is already painting
backdrops in the amphitheater for this summer’s Shakespeare: *Romeo &
Juliet. *We’ll see what New York surprises director Alexa has in store for
us this year. Don’t forget to bring a pillow for your bum! At Riverbank
State Park, W. 145th Street @ Riverside Drive. Rain or shine: if we’re not
outside, we’re in the theatre. *Wednesdays-Sundays through August 17th at
8pm.*





*TOMORROW / FRIDAY (3 items)*

*Pre-School Film **Watch films based on picture books. *At the Morningside
Heights NYPL Branch Library, 2900 Broadway @ W. 113th St.*  Fridays August
15th / 22nd / 29th at 3:30pm - 4pm. *



*Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park* W. 145th Street @ Riverside Drive.
Rain or shine: if we’re not outside, we’re in the theatre. *Wednesdays-Sundays
through August 17th at 8pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays
– Sundays, through **August 24th, at 6:30.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (17 items)*

*SATURDAY (11 items) *
Create Moving Art *Join us  for a FREE Art Project* lead by Scribble Art
Teacher Priscilla Ortiz. Make a mobile with us –moving, dangling, dazzling
sculptures – and take it home to hang somewhere everyone can enjoy! Meet at
the Isham / Seaman entrance of Inwood Hill Park. First 30 to arrive will
receive a free Studios beach bag. Saturday, August 16th, anytime between 10am
– noon.

*10th Annual Dominican Festival of Manhattan Valley & Health Fair *Complete
medical screenings of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, vision, and
dental. Music bands, folkloric dance, face painting, clowns, voter
registration, citizenship classes, ESL, GED, computer training and Spanish
classes. W. 107th St. btw. Amsterdam & Columbus. Free! For more
information, call 212-749-0781 or 718-663-9546, or email
DominicanSunday at hotmail.com. *Saturday, August 16th, 10am - 6pm.*



*Electronics & Textile Recycling *Recycle your e-waste in an
environmentally responsible way Bring your electronics and batteries for
recycling.  Rain or shine. Free, though a donation of 50¢ per item is
suggested for media disposal. For households, non-profits and small
businesses only. For more information call Joan at 212-666-6157 or the
Lower East Side Ecology Center at 212-477-4022 or visit
http://lesecologycenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=138#What%20can%20I%20bring?
La Salle Street (equivalent to 124th Street) just east of Broadway. *Saturday,
August 16th, 10am – 4pm. *



*Free Textile Recycling *Bring your* c**lean textiles *including clothing
and shoes (wearable or unwearable) for recycling and help keep them out of
NYC landfill. Handbags, blankets, sheets, curtains, towels, etc. also are
accepted; carpeting is *not *accepted. Rain or shine. La Salle Street
(equivalent to 124th St.) just east of Broadway. For more information call
Joan at 212-666-6157. *Saturday, August 16th, 10am – 4pm.*



*Shorakapok Summer Celebration* Details to follow. In Bruce’s Garden (Isham
Park, between Park Terrace East & West, near W. 215th St.). *Saturday,
August 16th, noon – 6pm.*



*Saturday Matinee: Thor the Dark World* Thor returns to do battle with
Malekith the vengeful leader of a primordial race that seeks to destroy the
Nine Realms, in this big-budget comic-book adventure set after the events
of Marvel's The Avengers. Free. At the Hamilton Grange NYPL Branch Library,
503 W. 145th St. Free. Saturday, August 16th at 1pm.



*The Union Offensive of 1864 *The National Park Service presents a FREE
program detailing the Union offensive of 1864 – including Grant’s Overland
Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Sheridan’s Valley Campaign –

which helped to secure victory for the North. At the NPS Visitors’ Center
at Grants’ Tomb, on Riverside Drive at W. 122nd St. Free! Call 212-666-1640
for more information. *Saturday, August 16th at 2pm. *



*Jazz at the Mansion* It’s that time of year again! Our annual free jazz
performance with Marjorie Eliot is this weekend. Join Marjorie Eliot, the
woman behind the legendary Harlem parlor concerts, and her impressive
roster of very talented accompanists. Bring a blanket, some good food and
great friends to enjoy this summer tradition out on our lawn. The event is
FREE, for more information please call 212-923-8008. At the Morris-Jumel
Mansion, Jumel Terrace between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, a block east of
St. Nicholas Ave. *Saturday & Sunday, August 16th* *17th**, 2pm – 6pm.*



*RCTA Sunset Concerts *featuring Gilad Bloom Band (electric blues, folk &
rock, with a little Israeli Reggae thrown in). Bring your picnic basket and
blanket and join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association for this very
popular music series. On the tennis courts in Riverside Park (Hudson River
@ W. 97th St.) In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline,
212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed. Rain date is
typically the next day at 7pm. Info:
http://www.rcta.info/rcta-concert-calendar.cfm. Free! *Saturday, August
16th at 7pm* (‘til around 9pm).



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays
– Sundays, through **August 24th, at 6:30.*



*Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park* W. 145th Street @ Riverside Drive.
Rain or shine: if we’re not outside, we’re in the theatre. *Wednesdays-Sundays
through August 17th at 8pm.*





*SUNDAY (6 items)*

*Free Kayaking with the Inwood Canoe Club* The Inwood Canoe Club invites
members of the public who can swim to join us for a guided, 20-25 minute
kayak tour of the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.
No prior experience is needed, and all equipment is provided. For more
information, visit www.inwoodcanoenyc.org. *Every Sunday through Labor Day
weekend, 10am – noon*; arrive between 9:30am and 11:15am to ensure you get
a spot.



*Summer Clean-Up & Planting in Ft. Tryon Park *Want to help out in your
neighborhood? Fort Tryon Park welcomes you! Assist the Fort Tryon Park
Trust Friends Committee in park cleaning up, pruning and weeding. New York
City schools require volunteer hours to graduate. Come get your hours while
making the park a greener and cleaner place. Painting may be a project,
wear or bring appropriate clothing. All tools supplied. Heavy rain cancels.
Refreshments always served. Sign in at the Friends Committee table at
the Margaret
Corbin Circle entrance to the Heather Garden. (Take the A-Train to 190th
Street station, elevator to the street, up the stairs, right turn to the
Park, or take to M4 bus and, exit before entering the Park.) *Sunday,
August 17th, 10am – 2pm.*



*Jazz at the Mansion* It’s that time of year again! Our annual free jazz
performance with Marjorie Eliot is this weekend. Join Marjorie Eliot, the
woman behind the legendary Harlem parlor concerts, and her impressive
roster of very talented accompanists. Bring a blanket, some good food and
great friends to enjoy this summer tradition out on our lawn. The event is
FREE, for more information please call 212-923-8008. At the Morris-Jumel
Mansion, Jumel Terrace between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, a block east of
St. Nicholas Ave. *Saturday & Sunday, August 16th* *17th**, 2pm – 6pm.*



*Gaga pa’l Pueblo* traditional Dominican art including music, singing,
dancing, visual and culinary art. Anne Loftus Playground, Intersection of
Dyckman St. & Broadway. For more info: http://vimeo.com/56492294.* Sundays
through September 21st, 3-7pm*.



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays
– Sundays, through **August 24th, at 6:30.*



*Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park* W. 145th Street @ Riverside Drive.
Rain or shine: if we’re not outside, we’re in the theatre. *Wednesdays-Sundays
through August 17th at 8pm.*







****NEXT WEEK*** (12 items)*

*Photo Editing for Beginners (Adults) *This class will explore the editing
of photos using Microsoft Paint. Please bring a flash drive or SD card with
pictures to be edited. Skill prerequisites: computer basics. Free. At the
St. Agnes NYPL Branch, 444 Amsterdam Ave @ W. 81st St.* Monday, August
18th, 11am - 1pm.*



*Movie Monday *Tired of the heat? Come to the St. Agnes Branch Library and
watch some of our favorite movies this summer. The movies will begin at 3pm
and you will still have enough time to check out your summer reading books.
August 18th: Despicable Me 2 (98 min., PG); August 25th: TBA. At the St.
Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 81st St.; 212-621-0619. *Mondays
at 3pm.*



*Crazy for Science* Children (5-12) will discover the world of science by
completing a science experiment. At the Hamilton Grange NYPL Branch
Library, 503 W. 145th St. Free. Monday, August 18th at 4pm.


*Homebound in NYC: A Documentary *A film that portrays American Latinos in
a positive way, that tells a Universal story anyone can relate to. In the
words of the producer: “As a mom I want my kids to grow up and see people
that look like them on the big screen not just playing the thugs and
illegals, but playing lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc. Media has an impact
in the way the rest of the country perceives us and in the way our children
perceive themselves. A study just came out last week stating how bad the
situation is for Latinos in the media:
http://mic.com/articles/95714/one-absurd-statistic-shows-just-how-bad-hollywood-s-latino-problem-is?utm_source=policymicFB&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=social.
Another article came out on the NY Daily news last week that talks about
the same thing:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/hispanics-net-roles-major-hollywood-movies-study-article-1.1891014.
If you take a moment to read the comments under the articles most people
believe all Latinos are new immigrants and that we should just go to Mexico
to work. Latinos are 17% of the population. We are not all new immigrants,
some have been in this country for MANY generations.” To get tickets, go to
http://www.tugg.com/events/10527. At the AMC Loews 34th Street. Monday,
August 18th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm.



*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.*



*Cool Flicks featuring “Cars” *Kids and families come chill out and watch
great movies this summer.  Join us every Tuesday in the basement Community
Room for a great family friendly flick. At the Washington Heights Branch
Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. (@ W. 162nd St.); info: 212-923-6054. Free!*
Tuesday, August 19th at 2pm.*



*Family Movie Night: Rio 2 *It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and
their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of
the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful
Nigel, and meets his father-in-law. At the George Bruce NYPL Branch
Library, 518 W. 125th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.) Free. *Wednesday, August 20th
at 5pm.*



*Midsummer Night’s Networking Fiesta *Sponsored by the New York Women’s
Chamber of Commerce. Join us for great networking, great food and great
margaritas. Don’t forget to bring your business cards! You must RSVP by
calling 212-491-9640 or emailing lmiles at nywcc.org. At El Azteca
Restaurant. *Wednesday,
August 20th, 5:30pm – 9pm. *



*Job Fair *Tables and information from dozens of prospective employers,
including NYS & NYC agencies, unions, large retailers and more. At the
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty L. Shabazz Center, 3940 Broadway @ W. 165th St. For
more information: EventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Thursday, August 21st,
9am-noon.*



*You are invited to a Citizen Preparedness Training in Spanish! /
Entrenamiento en español sobre cómo prepararse para un desastre. *Aprenda
có​mo actuar en caso de un desastre y reciba un equipo portátil de
preparación para desastres, valorado en $250.00 GRATIS. Todos los
participantes TIENEN​ que inscribi​rse por adelantado​ en el sitio web:
http://www.nyprepare.gov/aware-prepare/nysprepare/registration/
<http://ssa.actemarketing.com/SpeClicks.aspx?X=5N108P8PIDWBYG7400ZEW8> 3333
Broadway (calle 135 Oeste). *Thursday, August 21st @ 6pm / Jueves, 21 de
agosto a las 6pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays
– Sundays, through **August 24th, at 6:30.*



*Community Education Council District6 (CEC D6) Public Meeting *The public
is invited and encouraged to attend, to hear what is going on in our public
schools as we gear up for the 2014/151 school year. At the CEC D6 offices,
4360 Broadway (between W. 185th & W. 187th Streets), Room 421. *Thursday,
August 21st, 7pm – 10pm.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (3 items)*

*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of William
Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale. *On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays
– Sundays, through **August 24th, at 6:30.*



*Unity in the Heights Community Fesitval *Sponsored by the 33rd Precinct.
Free food, music, prizes, community resources and more. On W. 175th St.
Between St. Nicholas & Audubon Aves. *Saturday, August 23rd, noon – 5pm. *



*RCTA Sunset Concerts *featuring Gilad Bloom Band (electric blues, folk &
rock, with a little Israeli Reggae thrown in). Bring your picnic basket and
blanket and join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association for this very
popular music series. On the tennis courts in Riverside Park (Hudson River
@ W. 97th St.) In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline,
212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed. Rain date is
typically the next day at 7pm. Info:
http://www.rcta.info/rcta-concert-calendar.cfm. Free! *Saturday, August
23rd at 7pm *(‘til around 9pm).







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (7 items)*

*Movie Monday *Tired of the heat? Come to the St. Agnes Branch Library and
watch some of our favorite movies this summer. The movies will begin at 3pm
and you will still have enough time to check out your summer reading books.
Film title TBA. At the St. Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. @ W.
81st St.; 212-621-0619. *Monday, August 25th at 3pm.*



*Cool Flicks featuring “Despicable Me 2” *Kids and families come chill out
and watch great movies this summer. Join us every Tuesday in the Community
Room in the basement for a great family friendly flick. At the Washington
Heights Branch Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. (@ W. 162nd St.); info:
212-923-6054. Free!* Tuesday, August 26th at 2pm.*



*Summer on the Hudson: West Coast Swing Outdoors *West coast swing, a
partner dance fusing elements of slow lindy hop, salsa, and booty-shakin’,
can be danced to R&B, pop, rock, hip hop, and blues. At W. 125th & Marginal
Streets, West Harlem Piers Park. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks/soh. *Saturday, August 30th & September 20th, 6pm-9pm;
lesson at 7pm.*



*West End Avenue Traffic Redesign* On Tuesday, August 12th, the Community
Board 7 Transportation Committee voted to support the NYC Dept of
Transportation's plan to redesign West End Avenue from W. 72nd to W. 107th
Streets. There will be a vote of the full Board at its next public meeting,
to be held at Jewish Home LifeCare, 120 W. 106th St. @ Columbus Ave. You
can view the presentation slides here:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2014-07-31-west-end-ave-public%20meeting.pdf.
Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30pm.



*The NYPD Citizen’s Police Academy *course shares training and tactics used
by the NYPD as well as helps to foster a working relationship with the
NYPD. This is a 14-week training at the Police Academy, located at 235 E. 20
th St. (btw 2nd & 3rd Aves.) The curriculum will include penal law and
patrol guide procedures, stop/question/frisk, firearms simulation training,
CCRB, counterterrorism, and hands-on training. All applicants will be
screened; if selected, you register on the first day of class. If you are
selected for training, please wear business casual; no jeans or sneakers.
The course is limited, so residents of the 34th Precinct please submit your
application to the precinct. For more information, contact Det. Pabey or
P/O Perez at 212-927-0576 / 212-927-0287 or email pct034ca at nypd.org. (If
you live outside of the 34th Pct., contact your precinct’s Community
Afffairs Office.) *Class begins September 10th, and meets Tuesdays at 6pm. *



*Rally for Climate Change* In September, world leaders are coming to New
York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. UN Secretary­ General Ban
Ki-­moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to
dramatically reduce global warming pollution. With our future on the line
and the whole world watching, we’ll take a stand to bend the course of
history. We’ll take to the streets to demand the world we know is within
our reach: a world with an economy that works for people and the planet; a
world safe from the ravages of climate change; a world with good jobs,
clean air and water, and healthy communities. There will be hundreds of
coordinated actions around the world. For more information, visit
www.peoplesclimate.org. *Saturday, September 21st.*



*30th Annual Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park *Produced by the
Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corp. (WHIDC) and sponsored by the
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, this festival is one of the oldest
and largest scheduled events in all NYC Parks. The festival is a unique
chance to experience the Medieval period in the most authentic setting this
side of the Atlantic. The area around the Cloisters Museum in Fort Tryon
Park is transformed into a medieval market village where knights in armor,
jugglers, jesters, magicians, musicians, storytellers, and puppeteers will
perform. A blacksmith, manuscript illuminator, glass bead maker, potter,
stone carver and other artisans will demonstrate their crafts. Performers
and fairgoers alike dress in period-styled costumes. The afternoon includes
a human chess game, musical and theatrical performances, and culminates
with a jousting event at 5pm. We hope to see you on the 28th! For more
info: Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corp., 212-795-1600. Admission
and entertainment is free; food/beverage are available for purchase! *Sunday,
September 28th, 11am – 6pm.*







****EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES *** (3 items)*

*Second Annual Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund: *a $20,000
Scholarship fund created to support New York City school children (grades
2-8) to pursue their unique passions and talents. Michael Perelstein was a
devoted dad who watched his children pursue their passions in
nontraditional fields while simultaneously achieving financial security.
Observing the paths of his kids, he realized the importance of nurturing
passion and talent and even switched careers himself to support his own
interests. Perelstein passed away at age 56; the scholarship fund
established in his honor by his wife, Elizabeth Perelstein, is built around
the concept of supporting the passions and talents of children. The
Discover Your Passion Competition will award the grand prize winner $5,000
toward his or her pursuit; three second place winners will receive $3,500,
and three third place winners will receive $1,500, for a total of $20,000.
Finalists will be selected from each of two age categories: 2nd - 5th
grade; 6th-8th grade. The scholarship winners will be announced and awarded
their prizes in October in New York City. For complete information about
the scholarship and to apply see schoolchoicegroup.com. To read about the
2013 scholarship winners, visit
http://findingschools.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-01-02T11:13:00-05:00&max-results=3.
*Application deadline is September 8th;* for more info, go to
http://www.schoolsearchsolutions.com/discoveryourpassion/.



*High School Directories Notice* Students applying to a NYC public high
school for the 2015-2016 school year can access the *2014-2015 High School
Directory*. Visit
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Resources/default.htm for
complete information and the English directory. You can also find the
directory online in 9 languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian
Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Urdu; click on “Translations” in the
pull down menu at the right of the screen.

Questions regarding the *2014-2015 High School Directory* may be directed
to the High School Admissions Team at HS_Enrollment at schools.nyc.gov.



*Green Jobs Training Program* is a free program that prepares unemployed
and underemployed adults for careers in Waste Management, Green Cleaning
and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free,
12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in
collaboration with Queens Botanical Garden. During the 12 days of full-time
training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of
environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer,
and interview skills workshops; receive 10-hour OSHA training; and gain
in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste
Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and
Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs Training Program receive a
certificate from the LaGuardia’s Division of Adult and Continuing
Education, and all qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA
card—valid for up to five years. Our employment team provides graduates
with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume
and cover letter support, job application assistance, and referrals to
employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be
proficient in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and
be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information, or for press
inquiries, contactgreenjobs at nydesigns.org <info at nydesigns.org> or visit the
program website atgreenworkforcenyc.org. For more information:
http://greenworkforcenyc.org/. Although the current program is full, check
back in September for their upcoming schedule.







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (11 items)*

*New Public Boat Launch at Muscota Marsh *The dock at Muscota Marsh is now
part of the NYC Parks network of human-powered boat launch sites- also
known as the NYC Water Trail. Apply for a boat launch permit to make use of
this boat launch and over 40 launches citywide! Visit the online version of
our NYC Parks’ Water Trail Map (http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/kayak)
to see locations of our boat launches. All NYC Parks boat launches require
a permit. Permits can be secured here:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/pagefiles/56/Kayak_Launch_Permit.pdf.



*Senior Splash/Swim *for senior citizens ONLY at the Highbridge pool.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am – 10am, Free Swim; 10am - 10:45am, Aqua Exercise.
ARC Ft Wash will arrange transport for a group from your center.



*Free Summer Fitness Programs in Ft. Tryon Park *For more information
regarding fitness programs, visit
http://forttryonparktrust.org/events/events_calendar.php.

·         *Morning Fitness *Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.,
Saturdays 8:30a.m.-9:30am; meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden, year
‘round.

·         *Shape Up NYC: Zumba *Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm, in Anne Loftus
Playground (B’way/Dyckman) thru Oct 7th.

·         *Sunrise Tai Chi *Wednesdays 6:30am-7:30am on Linden Terrace,
through August 27th.

·         *Sunset Yoga *Wednesdays 6:45pm-8pm on Abby’s Lawn, through August
27th.

·         *Parent & Me Yoga *Saturdays 9am-9:45am on Abby's Lawn,
through August
9th.



*Free Summer Fitness Programs in Inwood Hill Park *For more information
regarding fitness programs, visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwoodhillpark/events.

·         Morning Tai Chi Mondays 8am-9am on the Indian Road Lawn (through
August 25th)

·         Family Drumming: West African Drum & Dance, Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
(through August 25th)

·         Evening Yoga, Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8pm on the Indian Road Lawn
(through August 26th)

·         Family Capoeira, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm on the Indian Road
Lawn (through August 27th)



*NYC Beaches & Pools are OPEN *for your summer enjoyment! For information
on hours, locations and rules, etc., visit the Parks Department’s website:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches or
http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools; for information
on beaches’ water quality, you can also go to the Dep’t of Health:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/environmental/beach.shtml. AND DON’T
FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!



*Come See the Palisades Up Close! *If anyone is interested in walking/
hiking/ along the Palisades and experiencing first hand, the unique beauty
of one of our most cherished Natural and Historical Landmarks, feel free to
contact me and we can hopefully arrange a time to enjoy some walking/hiking
trails of this most wonderful park. I have been leading hikes in the Park
for several years now and can organize walks from easy to more difficult. A
long time resident of Englewood Cliffs, I am a hike leader and hike leader
trainer for the Appalachian Mountain Club, among other hiking clubs, and a
delegate to the NY/NJ Trail Conference, which maintains over 1,800 miles of
trails in the New York metropolitan area. No prior experience necessary;
just bring your camera to capture some unforgettable views. Times are
flexible. For more information, contact Margo Moss at acephoto at verizon.net
*.*



*Zumba Fitness World Party *Party yourself into shape with Cathy Diamond,
certified Zumba instructor. Bring your sneakers, towel, water and your
party! At Isabella, 545 Audubon Ave. (@ W. 190th St.). $10/class, or $8 if
you pay monthly. Call Cathy Diamond (347-351-1860) or Betty Lehman
(212-342-9505) for more information. *Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm –
6:30pm.*



*The New York State Fair starts this month! *Did you know that New York
State has the oldest continuously running State Fair in the country? This
year, beginning August 21st, you can get your fill of rides, commerce,
agriculture, entertainment, and the best that New York State has to offer,
at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. And for the first time, you can buy
tickets online to attend, at a savings of up to 40%. For more information,
visit www.nysfair.org
<http://www.cc.ny.gov/clickTracking.cfm?forward=E7081D6D-5056-9D2A-10A851B048E00ECE&communication_uuid=E3BCCDCC-5056-9D2A-10E5A0117D9E7392>
.



*Live Healthy Community Health Program *continues uptown this summer. After
a successful 12 weeks, we're back with more free yoga, zumba, healthy
cooking with City Harvest and wellness talks to help you stay healthy, get
well and live better. Registration is now open. Learn more about the great
activities and sign up today. Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan
Improvement Corporation, Inwood Community Services, Inc., Community League
of the Heights and EmblemHealth. To sign-up  click here:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/?utm_source=Washington%20Heights&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Cycle%201&utm_campaign=Live%20Healthy%20
or
call 877-444-3674 for a full schedule of classes. All sessions are FREE. At
Holy Trinity Church in Inwood, 20 Cumming Street, just west of Broadway.

·         Zumba, Tuesdays, through September 16th, 7:15 - 8:15 pm &
Fridays, through September 19th, 6pm - 7pm

·         Yoga, Fridays, through September 19th, 7pm - 8pm.

·         Cooking Classes, Tuesdays, through September 9th, 5:30pm - 7:15pm.

·         Health Talks Tuesdays, (see schedule), 8:15pm - 9pm.



*Cooking Classes *Who doesn’t love to eat? We know that making healthy
meals on a budget can be tough and want to help make it easy and fun! Join
us Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm starting August 5th for a free six week
class on healthy eating. You’ll learn about whole food nutrition including
fresh produce and get great recipes that give you real bang for your buck.
Plus you’ll get to take home a binder of recipes after the classes.
Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Inwood
Community Services, Inc., Community League of the Heights and EmblemHealth.
To sign up call 877-444-3674. *Tuesdays through September 9th, 5:30pm –
7:15pm.*



*Depressed? Suicidal? Know someone who is? Get Help! *Mental health is just
as important as physical health. Earlier this week US astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Tweeted, “The loss of Robin Williams is tragic. Like him, I and many
veterans also suffer from depression. All Americans should awaken to this.”
If you, or someone you know is suffering from depression, there is help out
there. To find resources in your community, visit the comprehensive
directory of resources by county at NYS Office of Mental Health website:
http://bi.omh.ny.gov/bridges/directory?region=New%20York.



If you or somebody else is in emotional distress, or if you’re concerned
about or contemplating suicide, you can call the National Suicide
Prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK / 800-273-8255 (for more information,
visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For emergency help, you
can always dial 9-1-1.



Depression affects children as well as adults. For more information on the
signs to look for and what to do, download these .pdf brochures in English (
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/treatment-of-children-with-mental-illness-fact-sheet/nimh-treatment-children-mental-illness-faq.pdf)
or Spanish (
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/tratamiento-de-ni-os-con-enfermedades-mentales/spanish-treatment-faq.pdf).








****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (4 items)*

*District 6 Community Education Council seeks art supplies *In an effort to
make CEC meetings more accessible to District 6 parents, the Parent
Involvement & Outreach Committee will be establishing childcare at each
meeting. They are looking for donations of arts and crafts and other such
supplies (crayons, markers, paper, stickers, small toys/puzzles, etc.) to
help keep children occupied during meetings that are interesting and
important for adults, but not so much fun for kids. Also they are looking
for donations of food/snack, if you are a business owner, or a generous
person with a Costco card. For more information or if you are able to make
a donation, please call Marilu Pisani at 917-521-3793 or email
cec6 at schools.nyc.gov.

*NYS Council on the Arts Survey *The New York State Council on the Arts
(NYSCA), a New York State government agency, needs your help. As the agency
develops its long-term plan to advance the role of the arts, culture and
heritage in the lives of the state's citizens, visitors and communities, it
is crucial that we hear directly from the public. In this brief survey we'd
like to learn about your experiences with arts, culture and heritage, as
well as the role you feel they should play in your community and the state.
Your feedback will help NYSCA's plan align with the values and priorities
of the state's citizens. We hope you'll take 10 minutes to fill out this
anonymous survey. Please feel free to share the survey link with friends
and family. Thank you! Link the survey here: http://tinyurl.com/NYSCASurvey1



*Ansche Chesed’s Shelter Needs You! *Now that summer is here, our shelter
is in need of volunteers to fill shifts that are typically filled by
students who are away during the summer. Overnight volunteers for this
weekend and next week are needed immediately. Please check out the
volunteer calendar (http://www.anschechesed.org/web/guest/shelter-calendar)
and consider volunteering for a shift. If you are interested, please
contact our volunteer coordinator at ansche.chesed.shelter at gmail.com.



*Older Adults Training & Education Needs Survey *Hunter College’s Silberman
School of Social Work is now home to the *Hartford Silberman Center of
Excellence in Aging and Diversity**.* A primary goal is to enhance the
health and well-being of underserved older adults, families, and caregivers
through collaboration in education, research and advocacy activities with
community members who work with our elders. To help us develop and support
education and training programs that will be most useful to you and your
teams, please click here (https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_b1abU6axLpPWVo1)
to complete a brief survey. We thank you in advance for your participation.







****ROAD & TRANSIT INFO*** (6 items)*

*Temporary Relocation of Bx3 Stop During GWB Bus Station Construction: *The
TutorPerini Corp. requested and received a Bx3 bus stop adjustment from NYC
DOT for the duration of construction (June 2, 2014 to January 1, 2015) at
the Port Authority GWB Bus Terminal. The northbound Bx3 stop on Broadway
between W. 178th and W. 179th Streets will be eliminated and installed on
Broadway between W. 179th & W. 180th Streets.



*Rerouting of M2 & M3 (southbound) at W. 168th St. & Broadway *Because of
sidewalk and subway ceiling reconstruction (which is part of the Brick Arch
Reconstruction Project) the M2/M3 southbound bus stop will be temporarily
revoked. Due to redesign issues, the bus stop adjustment at 168th Street
and Broadway did not take place in February as previously planned. Those
design issues have now been resolved and the contractor is requesting that
NYC DOT eliminate the M2/M3 southbound bus stop on Broadway at W.
168th St. *beginning
August 3rd for a duration of 2-3 months.*



*M100 Reroutes to Serve Dyckman Street *The M100 bus will now serve
residents, shoppers and community members along the Dyckman corridor and
Tenth Avenue, bringing public transit to once under-served areas. Traveling
northbound, the bus will turn right from Broadway onto Dyckman St. making
stops all along the corridor. It will then pass the Dyckman Houses and turn
left onto Tenth Avenue, where PS 5 is located. The bus will then drive up
Tenth Avenue providing bus service where it did not previously exist. The
Bx7 will continue to operate north and south on Broadway in the areas that
the M100 once operated so there will be no loss of service on Broadway.
Thanks to Council Member Rodriguez's office (in particular Marble Hill &
Dyckman Houses Community Liaison, Tony Edwards) for their efforts to bring
about this change in service better to serve our community.



*M100 Bus Top Change *As of Tuesday, July 29, MTA New York City Transit has
officially requested permission from NYC DOT to eliminate the northbound
M100 bus stop on 10th Avenue on the near side of W. 207th Street due to
customer and operating safety. The stop has been replaced with a new bus
stop on 10th Avenue at the far side of W. 207th Street (2nd column after
the intersection). Our Operations Planning unit observed that the initial
bus stop caused customers to be dropped off into a right turn lane and cars
were passing the bus on the right as customers were alighting. By moving
the stop from the near side to the far side, the bus avoids dropping off
customers into the right turn lane.



*Changes to Weekend “1” Train Service *1-Train service operates between
South Ferry and 96 St. There will no 1-Trains between 96th & 242nd Streets, A
/ C trains, M3 and free shuttle buses will provide alternate service. For
service between 96th & 168th Streets, use free shuttle buses or the A/C at
nearby stations. *For service between 168th & 191st Streets,* use the M3 or
free shuttle buses. Or, use the A at nearby stations. *For Dyckman & 207th
Streets,* use nearby A stations; transfer between 1 & A trains at 59th St. *For
service between 207th St. & 242nd St.,* in the Bronx, take free shuttle
buses. Transfer between buses and A trains at 207th St and between A & 1 trains
at 59th St. *11:30pm **Friday, August 15th through 5am Monday, August 18th.
*



*Slow Down on Broadway! *Effective Monday, August 4th, the NYPD will
enforce a 25mph speed limit on Broadway from West 59th to West 220th
Streets as part of an “Arterial Slow Zone.” Police officers will now ticket
drivers found speeding over 25mph (rather than 30mph limit as on most NYC
streets) in this area. Since 2008, 22 people have been killed by cars in
this stretch, a statistic we would like to limit to 0 for the future.
Please help us save lives by driving at lower speeds and remaining
conscious of all others who use our streets including cyclists and
pedestrians. With your help, we can achieve Vision Zero.







****ONGOING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES @ THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY*** *

*Movies, Classes, Programs, Books and more at your public library *There’s
so much more to your local NYPL branch library than just books, though they
have lots of those, too. You can check out movies and music; use
non-circulating research resources; use computers and take computer
classes; enjoy story-time or movies for children of all ages; take classes
for kids, teens, adults & seniors; even learn to knit and crochet. And all
of it is FREE! For more information on what’s going on this summer and
every season at your local branch, call or click below:

·         *Inwood: *4790 Broadway near Dyckman St., (212) 942-2445; *Fully
accessible *(http://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood)

·         *Fort Washington: *535 W. 179th St. btw St. Nicholas & Audubon
Aves., (212) 927-3533; *Not accessible *(
http://www.nypl.org/locations/fort-washington)

·         *Washington Heights: *1000 St. Nicholas Ave. @ W. 160th St.,
(212) 923-6054; *Fully accessible* (
http://www.nypl.org/locations/washington-heights)

·         *Hamilton Grange: *503 W. 145th St., (212) 926-2147; *Fully
accessible* (http://www.nypl.org/locations/hamilton-grange)

·         *George Bruce: *518 W. 125th St. @ Amsterdam Ave., (212)
662-9727; *Fully accessible* (http://www.nypl.org/locations/george-bruce)

·         *Morningside Heights: *2900 Broadway @ W. 113th St., (212)
864-2530; *Fully accessible* (
http://www.nypl.org/locations/morningside-heights)

·         *Bloomingdale: *150 W. 100th St. btw Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.,
(212) 222-8030; *Partially accessible* (
http://www.nypl.org/locations/bloomingdale)

·         *St. Agnes: *444 Amsterdam Ave., near W. 81st St., (212)
621-0619; *Fully accessible* (http://www.nypl.org/locations/st-agnes)

·         *Riverside: *127 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 65th St., (212) 870-1810; *Fully
accessible* (http://www.nypl.org/locations/riverside)

·         *Columbus: *742 Tenth Ave. btw W. 50th & W. 51st Sts., (212)
586-5098; *Fully accessible* (http://www.nypl.org/locations/columbus)







****LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** *

The Englewood Cliffs Town Council met last night (Wednesday, August 13th)
and voted unanimously to restore the town's zoning to 35 feet. This
followed a public hearing attended by many members of the Concerned
Residents of Englewood Cliffs. A representative of LG and the union leader
in Bergen County spoke against the ordinance change, but they were
outnumbered and out argued tonight. LG still has its variances and the
right to build to 143 feet, unless a court rules otherwise or it
voluntarily decides to lower its tower. But today's action undercuts the
company's legal arguments and is a real victory: the change removes one of
LG’s key arguments in court, which is that their variances conform to the
town's zoning. It also protects the Palisades from other high-rise
developments in Englewood Cliffs as-of-right, though the Mayor did invite
other companies to come to Englewood Cliffs to seek zoning variances. For
coverage on recent events, go to:
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2014/08/englewood_cliffs_lowers_building_height_limits_residents_eye_lg.html



Also, 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 Insterstate
Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information,visit
www.njpalisades.org. *Sunday, September 7th, 10am – 1pm. *



In addition:

·         Help spread the word about LG's development and its threat to the
historical and landmarked Palisades.

·         Consider carefully the character of the company from which they
chose to buy their cell phones, TVs, washing machines, etc. This is *not* a
"boycott."

·         Joining the Protect the Palisades Meetup group will let you know
about events and make it easy to register for them, and will help us gather
new supporters. It is especially important for those who are coordinating
events to join our Meetup Group:http://www.meetup.com/Protect-the-Palisades/.
To do this, create a user ID and password. Your actual email address will
remain anonymous and you can choose a user name that is not your real name
if you have any concerns. (Please note when you sign up you will be
prompted to select interests; you can minimize emails you receive by
selecting fewer or no interests.)

·         Please sign up for our listserv, intended to foster communication
and protect your privacy. Send a blank email to
*PalisadesActivists-subscribe at yahoogroups.com*
<PalisadesActivists-subscribe at yahoogroups.com>*; *you'll be sent a
confirmation email automatically from the group. Reply to the confirmation
email to activate your subscription.

·         If you haven’t already done so, please write a letter to CEO
Bon-Joon Koo
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/koo_letter?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
and ask others to do the same. For more ways to help protect the Palisades,
please visit our Take Action page
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/take_action?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
.

·         *SIGN the petition on our website: *www.protectthepalisades.org.





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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)
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