[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <7/9/14 edition / 85+ items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, July 9th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*As always, there’s lots going on all over the District. There are lots of
fitness, recreation and cultural programs in many of our parks – many of
them ongoing throughout the summer. There’s also this Saturday’s City of
Water Day, with many activities along the Hudson, including a spectacular
day of arts programming at the West Harlem Piers through the West Harlem
Arts Fund. Please also be sure to scroll down for information on the Pied
Piper Children’s Theatre this Fri/Sat/Sunday, the Jazzmobile at Riverbank
State Park on Sunday, free breakfast & lunch for kids 19 and under at many
schools, pools and parks; information on alternative energy for your home;
an update on saving the Palisades from LG’s proposed development,*
information on *affordable senior housing, *a*nd so much more. *



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·            *Tonight, Tomorrow & Friday (7 items)*

·            *This weekend (16 items)*

·            *Next week (15 items)*

·            *Next weekend (5 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (18 items)*

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (4 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (1 item): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *Road & transit information (4 items)*

·            *Ongoing events & opportunities (13 items)*

·            *Powering your home with alternative energy *

·            *LG / Palisades update*



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event you’d like to list here, email me the details (text or .doc format,
please, not .pdf or .jpg).*



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*





****TONIGHT, TOMORROW & FRIDAY*** (7 items)*

*WEDNESDAY (1 item)*

*Pete Rose: An American Dilemma* Should Pete Rose, a star player riddled
with past scandal, be included in the Baseball Hall of Fame is the question
posed in Kostya Kennedy’s new book Pete Rose: An American Dilemma. Barnes
and Noble, 82nd St. & Broadway. Free and open to the public. *Wednesday,
July 9th at 7pm.*



*THURSDAY (3 items)*

*ADD/ADHD Support Group Meeting:* General Support & Group Discussion to
discuss the issues they're having. Through interactive discussion, we all
learn about coping strategies that members employ to help them manage &
improve their everyday lives. School Annex of the West End Collegiate
Church located at 245 W. 77th Street (Between Broadway & West End Avenue).
Suggested $5.00 donation. Learn more at http://maaddsg.org. *Thursday, July
10th at 6pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays *Free performances of plays by
Shakespeare and other classics. This month featuring *The Importance of
Being Earnest* by Oscar Wilde. 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 at 6:30pm,
through July 27th. *



*Nation Beat Cconcert *Nation Beat, the brainchild of artistic director and
founder Scott Kettner, is front woman Fabiana Masili, raucous guitarist
Mark Marshall, fluid bassist Zê Grey, and Aaron Shafer-Haiss and Fernanco
Saci—two pulse-pounding maracatu drummers. This American/Brazilian
collective fuses folkloric Brazilian maracatu and traditional New Orleans
roots rhythms by gathering 500 years of cultural crossbreeding for its
explosive live shows. David Rubenstein Atrium, Broadway between W. 62nd &
 and 63rd Street. Free and open to the public. *Thursday, July 10th at
7:30pm.*





*FRIDAY (3 items)*

*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th.*



*Tales for Hans Christian Andersen *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s
Theatre at the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church Inwood 20 Cumming
Street (one block north of Dyckman). Admission: $10 for Adults, $8 for
children <16 & seniors 62+. Advanced Ticket Sales Available For Purchase
Online with Credit or Debit Card at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/764242, or at the door beginning 45
minutes prior to performance (cash/check only; subject to availability). All
seating is GENERAL SEATING; doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to
curtain. *Friday-Sunday, July 11th -13th at 7pm*



*Rhythms, Repair & Renovation *Offering the UWS a new venue for players and
stayers. Bring your talent, instrument, voice, and song and join us as we
share with the UWS Community. Sign up is from 7pm-7:30p.m., after which we
will draw and choose time slots. At the West Park Presbyterian Church, 86th
St. and Amsterdam Ave. Suggested admission is $5. *Friday, July 11th,
beginning at 7pm.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (16 items)*

*SATURDAY (11 items) *

*7th Annual “City of Water” Day *The mercury is rising, the kids are saying
goodbye to homework for the summer, and the water beckons! This year we
expect this to be the biggest and most fun City of Water Day yet! If you
haven't reserved tickets for any of the free City of Water Day boat tours,
there will be a new batch of tickets released on Monday July 7th at
noon. Unable
to make it down to Governors Island or Hoboken for City of Water Day? Try
visiting a *City of Water Day "In Your Neighborhood"* site, including
events through the West Harlem Arts Fund at West Harlem Piers at the Harlem
(2pm-7pm); free kayaking at the 71st St. pier (10am-5pm) and at Pier 96 (56
th St., 10am-6pm) and a free seining/fishing program in Inwood Hill Park
(11am-1pm). There will be more than 30 locations with free events and
educational programs all over the city. Check out this interactive map (
http://www.cityofwaterday.org/in-your-neighborhood-manhatt/) to find more
information on the programs. *Saturday, July 12th. *



*Town Hall Meeting About Education and Your Children *Come learn about
issues affecting your children, and how you can help them from pre-K on
through to high school. What are common core standards? What can you do as
a parent to help your child succeed in school? What programs are available
for children learning English? You will have the opportunity to listen to
and ask questions of NY state and city education officials and other
experts in education. This event is the second in a three-part series in
partnership with the New York Urban League and the National Council of La
Raza. Breakfast will be provided. At Alianza Dominicana 530 W. 166th
St. *Saturday,
July 12th, 9:30am-noon.*



*Need to brush up on your CPR and rescue breathing skills?* The LDS Church
is hosting a refresher course on infant and child/adult CPR. There will be
an opportunity to practice the skills on a mannequin. Light refreshments
will be served afterwards. RSVP by e-mailing kimberly.a.teitter at gmail.com or
by replying to the facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/262682020602823/. At the LDS Church, 1815
Riverside Drive at Payson Ave. , in the cultural hall, just behind the
chapel. *Saturday, July 12th, 10am - 11:30am.*


Seining and Fishing Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get
outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from your home. Our
experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our
waterways on every fishing program. Participation in a mandatory safety
review led by a trained Ranger is required. All equipment is provided. All
fishing programs are catch-and-release and first come, first serve. Seining
programs, which use nets to catch fish and crustaceans are great for kids
of all ages. Families and children 8 years and older are welcome in all
other fishing programs. *Saturday, July 12th, 11am – 1pm*



*The Women of Sugar Hill – Live Music Live Art.** Music Legend Ms. Marjorie
Eliot & musical guests with Live Drawing by Andrea Arroyo**.* W. 155th St.
& St. Nicholas Ave., 3rd Floor. For information on this and other programs
of No Longer Empty’s If You Build It, visit:
http://www.nolongerempty.org/nc/home/events. *Saturdays in July: 12th, 19th
& 26th, 2pm-4pm.*



*West Harlem Art Fund Lighting “Artervention” *The 2nd installment of our
lighting intervention will include sound, light graffiti and more digital
art to show the public from W. 125th – W. 135th Streets. This intervention
series also complements the “H” installation by lighting designer and
artist Bentley Meeker. To learn more about the intervention series, its
artists, groups and curator, visit: http://undertheviaduct.wordpress.com/.
Columbia will create soundscapes underneath the St. Clair overpass from 2pm
- 7 pm and that will coincide with City of Water Day. Later that evening
there will digital projections at the Cotton Club and other animation
moving north. *Saturday, July 12th, 2pm – nighttime.*



*Midsummer Night Swing Kids’ day* You can learn a lot about life on the
ballroom floor. Kids get to take a spin on the dance floor when Dancing
Classrooms’s Rodney Lopez, seen in the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, gives
aspiring young dancers an engaging intro to ballroom dance. In just an hour
and a half, dancers ages 6–10 will learn the basics of swing, merengue,
tango, and a touch of Lopez’s passion, salsa. Outside Lincoln Center (by
Columbus & W. 63rd St.). Free and open to the public. *Saturday, July 12th
at 3pm. *



*Burr/Hamilton Tour & Presentation* Morris-Jumel is pleased to work once
again with the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society for a tour and
presentation about the lives of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. At 4pm tour
the Mansion with Director, Carol S. Ward, and MJM Trustee Antonio Burr as
they detail how both Burr and Hamilton are connected to the Mansion. At 5pm AHA
President Rand Scholet will present a talk entitled “Washington’s
Indispensable Partner,” detailing Hamilton’s contributions to the founding
of the country. *At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and
W. 162nd* *Streets just east of St. Nicholas Ave. *FREE with Museum
admission; advanced registration is required by calling 212-923-8008.
*Saturday,
July 12th*, *4pm – 6:30pm*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th.*



*RCTA Sunset Concerts *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. *Saturdays, through
August 16th, at 7pm (‘til around 9pm). *July 12: CCB Reggae All-Stars.



*Tales for Hans Christian Andersen *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s
Theatre. Details above. *Saturday & Sunday, July 12th &13th at 7pm*





*SUNDAY (5 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.



*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*.



*Jazzmobile celebrates its 50th anniversary at Riverbank State Park *featuring
vocalist Lynette Washington, Dennis Bell on piano, Marcus Miller on sax,
Dezron Douglas on bass and Victor Jones on drums. Ms. Washington is a
native New Yorker and has had a career that has taken her across the globe.
Her travel has also enabled her to learn to sing in quite a few
international languages. Lynette began her early professional singing
career performing in Russian nightclubs throughout New York City and
Europe. She has worked with artists such as Aretha Franklin, U2, Peter
Gabriel and was featured lead singer on BBC's One World, One Voice, and
Lenny Kravitz’s "Give Peace A Chance." She has appeared with such jazz
notables as drummers Buddy Williams & Anton Fig, saxophonists Clifford
Jordan & Gerry Niewood and bassists Alex Blake and Cameron Brown. At
Riverbank State Park, W. 145th Street @ Riverside Drive. Rain or shine: if
we’re not outside, we’re in the theatre. Join us! *Sunday, July 13th,
3:30pm – 5pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th.*



*Tales for Hans Christian Andersen *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s
Theatre. Details above. *Saturday & Sunday, July 12th &13th at 7pm*







****NEXT WEEK*** (15 items)*

*Paid Internship Opportunities *with the Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation. *Our goal is to provide disconnected young adults aged 17-24
with intensive job readiness training and 14 week paid internships in their
fields of interest. Applicants must be *aged 17-24, unemployed, not
enrolled in school or attending a GED/HSE or employment assistance program
and not have an associate's or bachelor's degree (applicants with or
without a high school diploma or GED/HSE credential are eligible). *Call *
212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 / 212-453-5394 *to make an appointment or come
to our Washington Heights office at *76 Wadsworth Avenue @ W. 176th St. *(2nd
floor) to apply in person, *Monday *– *Friday, noon - 4pm. *Applicants must
bring government-issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card and
proof of address. Application deadline is July 14th; program begins July
28th. *



*Secret Agent 23 Skidoo *performs hip-hop for the whole family, as
part of *SummerStage
Kids*. At J. Hood Wright Park. W. 173rd Street & Ft. Washington Ave. For
more info on this and other programs this summer, visit:
http://cityparksfoundation.flywheelsites.com/calendar/secret-agent-23-skidoo/.
*Monday, July 14th at 10:30am*.



*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.
July 14: Ratatouille (111 min, G); July 21: Frozen (102 min., PG); July 28:
The Tale of Despereaux (94 min., G); August 4: Mary Poppins (139 min., G);
August 11: Rio (96 min., G); August 18 & 25 – TBA. At the St. Agnes Branch
Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 81st St.; 212-621-0619. *Mondays at 3pm.*



*Crazy 4 Science: Bionic Bodies Series *This is FREE hands-on, science
based workshop series for students in elementary school. Make a model a
bone, a working human lung, observe a live goldfish, create a mechanical
hand and MORE!!! At the Hamilton Grange Branch Library, 504 W. 145th St.,
212-926-2147. *Mondays, July 14th & 21st at 4pm.*



*Garden Family Workshops *Come enjoy the summer in Roger Morris Park with
our new series of drop-in garden family workshops. Each session will
include storytelling, an art project and hands-on garden work in our
beautiful Sunken Garden or vegetable garden. The program is appropriate for
children ages 5-12 with an adult learning partner. *At the Morris-Jumel
Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd* *Streets just east of St.
Nicholas Ave. *FREE with Museum admission; no pre-registration
required. *Tuesday,
July 15th and every Tuesday throughout July, **11am – 2pm.*



*Cool Flicks: FLUBBER *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, July 15th at 2pm.*



*Make It: Websites, Apps, and More *Ever have an idea for a cool new mobile
app or video game but weren't sure how to create it? Join us for our
summer-long coding club where we can help you build the products you want
to see in the world. Bring your friends along and start on your path to
creating the next Instagram! NYPL's Teen Tech Clubs are held once a week
for seven weeks over the summer at select locations and are open to anyone
ages 12 to 18 years old. At the Fort Washington Branch Library, 535 W. 179th
Street (between St. Nicholas & Audubon Aves.); (212) 927-3533. *Tuesdays
July 15/22/29 at 2:30 p.m.*



*Harlem Mentoring Fair *The successes and failures of our children reflect
our collective successes and failures in supporting them. Stop by for 15-20
minutes to connect with amazing community-based organizations seeking
mentors and other youth-development volunteers for the coming school
year. Sponsored
by Harlem CARES and Total Equity Now, and hosted by Catholic Charities
Community Services, Inc. at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Center, 34 W. 134
th St. (entrance on W. 135th St., btw Malcolm X & Fifth Avenues).* Tuesday,
July 15th, 6pm - 8pm.*



*Public Meeting of the Contracts Committee of the Panel for Educational
Policy *In accordance with City Council legislation, Contracts Committee
meetings will now be live-streamed over the Internet. To access this
service, please register here: http://www.learndoe.org/pep/. Registration
will remain open until the meeting’s adjournment.  A recording and
transcript will be posted to the Panel website following the meeting.
(Please be aware that if you choose to attend this meeting, your image or
voice, or the image or voice of your child, may appear in the live-stream
footage, or in the recording that will be posted to the Panel website.) At
the Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 3rd Floor Conference Room. For
more information, contact the Chancellor’s Press Office: 212-374-5141.
*Tuesday,
July 15th at 5:30pm. *



*Colonial Craft Family Workshops *Come become part of history with our new
series of drop-in colonial craft family workshops. Each week there will be
a different project to create, such as: paper making, tri-corner hats, tea
making and candle making (call 212-923-8008 for schedule). The program is
appropriate for children ages 5-12 with an adult learning partner. *At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd* *Streets just
east of St. Nicholas Ave. *FREE with Museum admission; no pre-registration
required. *Wednesday, July 16th, and every Wednesday throughout July, 1pm –
3pm. *



*Issues & Trends in Christian-Jewish Relationships*: “The Reformed
Presbyterian Tradition and Judaism.” At West End Presbyterian Church (165
W. 105th St. at Amsterdam). Free and open to the public. Call 212-663-2900 or
email westendchurch165 at gmail.com for additional information. Last of a
3-week series. *Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm.*



*Moose Hall Theater Company / Inwood Shakespeare Festival *presents
*Rhinoceros* by Eugene Ionesco. On the Inwood Hill Park Peninsula;
entrances at W. 218th St. / Indian Road and at Isham St. / Seaman Ave. For
more information, visit www.inwoodshakespearefestival.com. Produced in
partnership with the NYC Parks Department of Parks & Recreation. FREE!
Bring a blanket and we’ll see you there! Note: While these productions are
free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to
keeping the company going. http://www.moosehallisf.org/homepage.htm.
*Wednesdays
– Saturdays, July 16th – August 2nd, at 7:30pm.*



*Yoga in the Park *Awesome Asana is a budding yoga project in Washington
Heights developed by teacher Chelsea Best. The concept behind Awesome is
collaborative, bringing yoga and artists together locally to build a
stronger community in our neighborhood. Chelsea’s teaching style offers
yogis from all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice together.
Her Vinyasa Flow class is designed to awaken the spirit and bring the body
and mind back to a place of peace. *At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located
between W. 160th and W. 162nd* *Streets just east of St. Nicholas Ave. *FREE
with Museum admission; no pre-registration required. *Thursday, July 17th
and every Thursday throughout July, 11am – 12:15pm. *



*Bionic Bodies: A STEM Workshop for Kids *Join us for this FREE four week
hands-on STEM workshop for elementary-aged kids. Each week kids will learn
about how our bodies work and compare our bodies with those of other living
creatures! At the Washington Heights Branch Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave.
(@ W. 162nd St.); info: 212-923-6054. *Week 2: Inside/ Outside Skeletons**:
*Build a human bone and observe an insect’s exoskeleton in action. *Week 3:
 Hands, Fingers, & Thumbs**: *Build a working model of a hand and see what
you can grasp. *Week 4:  Eye See You**: *How do we see? How do insects see?
Build two different types of eyes and find out! For ages 6-11. Limited to
15 participants; register by phone or at the desk on the Children's
Floor. *Thursdays,
July 17/24/31 at 3pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th. *







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (5 items)*

*Victorian Photo Collage Workshop **Join artist Trish Mayo as she leads
participants in a workshop to create photo-collages, an art form popular
with Victorian women* who combined photographs and watercolors to create
whimsical and fantastical compositions. Materials will be provided, but
feel free to bring your own photographs and magazines for inspiration. *At
the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd* *Streets
just east of St. Nicholas Ave. *This event is FREE with Museum admission,
advanced registration is required by calling 212-923-8008. *Saturday, July
19th**, 1pm – 3pm.*



*The Women of Sugar Hill – Live Music Live Art.** Music Legend Ms. Marjorie
Eliot & musical guests with Live Drawing by Andrea Arroyo**.* W. 155th St.
& St. Nicholas Ave., 3rd Floor. For information on this and other programs
of No Longer Empty’s If You Build It, visit:
http://www.nolongerempty.org/nc/home/events. *Saturdays in July: 19th &
26th, 2pm-4pm*.



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th. *



*RCTA Sunset Concerts *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. *Saturdays, through
August 16th, at 7pm (‘til around 9pm). *July 19, Steve Tarshis and his
Instrumental Trio (jazz, folk, blues & rock);



*Moose Hall Theater Company / Inwood Shakespeare Festival *presents
*Rhinoceros* by Eugene Ionesco. On the Inwood Hill Park Peninsula (enter
park at W. 218th St.; peninsula is near ecology center). See above for more
information) *Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm through July 26th.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (18 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.
July 21: Frozen (102 min., PG); July 28: The Tale of Despereaux (94 min.,
G); August 4: Mary Poppins (139 min., G); August 11: Rio (96 min., G);
August 18 & 25 – TBA. At the St. Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. @
W. 81st St.; 212-621-0619. *Mondays at 3pm.*



*Cool Flicks *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! Featuring
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, and Frankenweenie. *Tuesdays, 22nd & 29th
at 2pm.*



*LMCC Informational Session*. Learn about application process for *artist
grants* from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Applications are due
September 16th. Hosted by NoMAA with The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz
Memorial & Educational Center. 3940 Broadway (btw W. 165th & 166th
Streets). For more information visit
http://www.nomaanyc.org/2014/05/nomaa-technical-assistance-workshops-uptown-arts-stroll-2014/
or call 212-568-4396. *Tuesday, July 22nd, 6-8pm.*



*Moose Hall Theater Company / Inwood Shakespeare Festival *presents
*Rhinoceros* by Eugene Ionesco. On the Inwood Hill Park Peninsula (enter
park at W. 218th St.; peninsula is near ecology center). See above for more
information) *Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm through July 26th.*



*Isabella Summer Fest & Fair *Isabella has been a part of the northern
Manhattan community for more than a century. Founded in 1875 we serve
thousands of New Yorkers annually. Our residents enjoy living in a friendly
community that encourages and values individuality and personal choice
while receiving the highest quality of care. In the past two decades, we
have made a special effort to expand our services beyond our nursing home
and senior housing to include many new programs that benefit residents of
the community. This year we want to do something different: we want to
bring our community together with our residents with our first ever Summer
Fest & Fair. This event will bring games, music, food and entertainment not
only to our residents, but for our community so they could meet the people
we serve and get to know who we are. (If you would like to showcase your
organization, business or program as an exhibitor as we anticipate about
400 community members including residents, families, staff and friends.
Please contact Marilyn Pacheco, Assistant Director of Marketing at
mpacheco at isabella.org  or 212-342-9224 by July 18th.) We look forward to
seeing you, either as an exhibitor, or a participant! *Thursday, July 24th,
10am – 4pm.*



*Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays* *The Importance of Being Earnest*
by Oscar Wilde. On the North Patio of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument,
Riverside Park, W. 89th St. & Riverside Drive. *Thursdays – Sundays at
6:30pm, through July 27th. *



*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, July 24th – August
17th, at 8pm.*



*Final Performance: Statement Arts’ “Empower Youth”* Please join us for a
very special performance of this year’s College Prep kids. At the United
Palace Theatre, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Free and open to the public.
Thank you for supporting the next generation of terrific kids! *Friday,
July 25th at 7pm.*



*The Women of Sugar Hill – Live Music Live Art.** Music Legend Ms. Marjorie
Eliot & musical guests with Live Drawing by Andrea Arroyo**.* W. 155th St.
& St. Nicholas Ave., 3rd Floor. For information on this and other programs
of No Longer Empty’s If You Build It, visit:
http://www.nolongerempty.org/nc/home/events. *Saturday, July 26th, 2pm-4pm*,



*RCTA Sunset Concerts *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. *Saturdays, through
August 16th, at 7pm (‘til around 9pm). *July 26, Efendi (music from Turkey,
Armenia, Israel and Greece); Aug. 2, Side B (1960s rock & roll); Aug. 9,
Dave Glasser (jazz); Aug. 16, Sabor Brasil (samba)



*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. *Saturdays, July 26th, August 30th & September 20th,
6pm-9pm; lesson at 7pm.*



*Foraging in Inwood Hill Park *'Wildman' Steve Brill will be leading a
foraging tour of Inwood Park. These hands-on programs teach about the
environment and help you get back in touch with Nature. One neighbor
writes, “My girlfriend and I have gone on several of his tours. He's an
interesting character, and we've learned a lot on his short tours, and had
a lot of fun too!” Here's a link for more info:
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/. Call 914-835-2153 at least 24 hours in
advance to reserve a place. Meet at the Anne Loftus Playground (Dyckman /
Riverside / Broadway). The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. *Sunday,
August 3rd, beginning at 11:45.*



*Remembering Sacco & Vanzetti with artwork by Marc Shanker* The exhibit
consists of selections from seven years of prison letters written while the
Italian anarchists. On view until September 1st at Word Up Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ 165th St. There will be a discussion of the
historical period surrounding the case, led by Prof George Stevens & Mr.
Shanker, and a dramatic reading on *Sunday, August 24th at 3pm.** Exhibit
opens Sunday, August 3rd at 3pm*.



*Outdoor Movies at Swindler Cove *New York Restoration Project is pleased
to announce that free summer movies are back! Bring a picnic and blanket,
and enjoy an evening under the stars. Complimentary hot popcorn will be
served. For more information, call 212-333-2552 or email ddoroski at nyrp.org.
Tonight’s feature is *Big* (PG, 104 min). *Tuesday, August 5**th; movie
begins at sunset (between 8 and 9pm).*



*Dance Theater of Harlem*. Annual Street Festival with free performances.
W. 152nd St. btw. Amsterdam & St. Nicholas Ave. For more information, visit
http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/. *Saturday, August 9th, noon-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. 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, **July 31st -
August 24th, at 6:30.*



*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. *



*3rd Annual* *Literacy Across Harlem March, Book Drive & Community
Celebration: *"East to West, Past to Present, Reading and Writing Our Way
to a Bright Future" Click here for more information, and register now!
http://totalequitynowharlem.org/programs/literacy-across-harlem/literacy-across-harlem-march/.
*Saturday, September 20, 2014 – 1pm-4pm.*







****EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES *** (4 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/.



*State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP*) at the Office of Diversity
and Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University, College of Physicians and
Surgeons is recruiting NYC high school students for the 2014-2015 academic
year. S-PREP is a rigorous academic year program designed for students who
are who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in medicine or
related health professions. Students must be a New York residents who are
minority (e.g., Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) or
economically disadvantaged (*see economic eligibility guidelines*) enrolled
in high school grades 9–12. The long range objective of the program is to
increase the number of minority physicians and health care professionals.
The program offers a schedule of basic and medical science courses. The
courses may include, but are not limited to the following: anatomy,
biochemistry, embryology, calculus, chemistry, genetics, neuroscience,
organic chemistry, physics, physiology, and pre-calculus. In addition, the
program offers a SAT preparation course provided by Kaplan. Classes
start in *October
*of the academic year and are held on Saturdays, in morning and afternoon
sessions. Medical, dental, and graduate students serve as course
preceptors. In addition to the rigorous academic schedule, the program
offers mandatory college preparation and career development workshops,
college counseling services, field trips and college tours. Download the
application here: http://ps.columbia.edu/education/node/1996; *deadline is
Tuesday, July 22nd*. If you have any questions, email
*sprep-ps at columbia.edu* <sprep-ps at columbia.edu>*.*



*Lots of Adult Ed & Young Adult Ed at the Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corp., *including the Youth Empowered to Succeed (“YES”) program for
out-of-school youth, Young Adult Internship Program, Adult Ed & Worforce
Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship
Preparation, GED, Strong Fathers/Stronger Families, and more. NMIC is
located at 76 Wadsworth Ave. Their programs are FREE. For more information
and scheduling, call 212-822-8300 or visit www.nmic.org. See above for
information on PAID internship opportunities: *application deadline is
Monday July 14th for program beginning July 28th.*



*Free High School Summer Interns Available (July 7th - August 15th) *The
NYC Department of Education is seeking companies to host high school
students studying information technology, advertising, media, and graphics as
interns for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Scholars
Program. The students are paid by the Department of Education. They spend
Mon-Wed at their internships and Thurs-Fri in class. The program provides
support for both student and host. *There is no cost to your company. *The
program is scheduled to run from *July 7th to August 15th*. If you’re
interested in hosting students, contact www.ctesummerscholars.org or e-mail
at ctess at schools.nyc.gov







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (1 item)*

*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.





****ROAD & TRANSIT INFO*** (4 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.



*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.



*A Train running in stages, overnight (midnight-5am) *the A operates in two
sections, between the Rockaways and 168th Street and between 168th Street
and 207th Street. At 168th Street, customers are instructed to take the
shuttle TRAIN (not BUS) operating between 168th Street and 207th Street.
The shuttle train operates every 30 minutes. *Tuesdays – Fridays through
July 18th, 12:01am-5am.*



*NO WEEKEND A Train north of 168th Street *due to ongoing track work.
Please transfer to shuttle bus at 168th Street to continue north-bound trip
to 207th St., or take the shuttle above ground along the route from W. 207th
St. (Broadway and Ft. Washington Ave.) to 168th St. to continue downtown by
train. You may also use the 1-train and transfer at 168th Street. *Weekends:
July 12th/13th & July 19th/20th. *







****ONGOING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES *** (13 items)*

*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.



*Seasonal Greenmarkets are OPEN! *Depending on the market, shoppers will
find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved or pickled
fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, fresh and smoked meats, fish, maple
syrup, honey which are grown, harvested or produced – often organically,
always sustainably – in southern New Jersey, Long Island’s waters and New
York’s Hudson Valley.

·         W. 175th St. btw. Broadway & Wadsworth Ave., Thursdays through
November 20th, 8am-5pm

·         W. 168th St. @ Ft. Washington Ave., through November 25th,
8am-4pm.

These are in addition to the year-round markets serving the District:

·         Columbia University (Broadway btw. W. 114th & W. 116th Streets),
Thursday & Sundays, 8am-5pm

·         Inwood (Isham btw. Seaman Ave. & Cooper St.) Saturdays, 8am-3pm.

·         97th Street (W. 97th St. btw. Columbus/Amsterdam Aves.), Fridays,
8am-2pm.

·         Tucker Square (W. 66th St. @ Columbus Ave.), Thursdays &
Saturdays, 8am-5pm.

For more information on New York City’s Greenmarkets, visit www.grownyc.org.




*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.

·         *Sunrise Tai Chi *Wednesdays 6:30am-7:30am on Linden Terrace,
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!



*“Dos Generacions: Mexico & New York” *an exhibition of photographs by
parents and children exploring cultural identity. Curated by Andrea Arroyo,
presented in collaboration with *Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without
Borders.* The exhibit features photographs by three teams of parents and
children who participated in the intergenerational photography workshop
that ran as part of Mano a Mano's cultural classes. The main purpose of
this program was to bring together the first and second generation of
migrant families using photography as a platform for exchanging points of
view, sharing feelings and exploring their cultural identities. During the
workshops, participants used disposable film cameras, thoughtfully
capturing moments in their lives, relationships and environment, and
generating a dialogue about the intricacy of life between two different
cultures. The exhibit presents a glimpse into the joys and complexities of
the life of an immigrant family and celebrates the vitality of the Mexican
community in New York City. Free and open to the public. At El Taller
Latino Americano, Grady Alexis Gallery, 2710 Broadway @ W. 103rd St. For
more information, visit http://tallerlatino.org/ArtExhibits.php. *Exhibit
on view through July 16th. *Gallery Hrs: M-Th, 10am-5:30pm; Fri 10:30am to
2:30pm; Sat:10am-3pm.



*The Colors that Brighten My Life **Mario Tavarez *exhibit with twenty
acrylic paintings. At the Inwood Library (4790 Broadway), 1st floor. Info:
212-942-2445. *Through August 2nd. *



*Women of Sugar Hill* Curated by Ana Ofelia Rodriguez of Broadway Housing
Community as part of No Longer Empty’s “If You Build It” art project,
Andrea Arroyo’s artwork honors the contributions, struggles and resilience
of New York women past and present. It is inspired by the indigenous
Algonquin women, the women of Colonial times, the female visionaries of the
Harlem Renaissance and the present-day women from the diverse immigrant
communities who are settling in the area. Visit
http://www.nolongerempty.org/nc/home/events/event/on-view-the-women-of-sugar-hill-by-broadway-housing-communities/
and www.andreaarroyo.com for more information. *On view through August
10th.*



*Free summer meals for kids throughout NYC: *For all kids 18 years and
younger, at playgrounds, schools, libraries, NYCHA community centers, DPR
rec centers, etc. Scores of locations in all five boroughs, including 4
mobile trucks. Children do NOT need to show registration, documentation, or
ID to receive their meals. These are the Washington Heights & Inwood
locations; click here to find more locations by ZIP, school district or
address:http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx.

·  *Ann Loftus Playground *Broadway & Dyckman, Lunch only, noon-1pm,
Tues-Fri, 7/8 - 8/22

·  *Highbridge Pool *2301 Amsterdam @ W. 173 Breakfast 8:15am-9am, M-F;
Lunch, noon-1pm 7 days 6/27-8/29

·  *IS218 Salome Ureña *4600 Broadway @ W. 196 Breakfast 8am-9:30am &
Lunch, 11am-1:45pm, M-F, 7/1-8/8

·  *MS 319 MT Mirabal *21 Jumel Place @ W. 168 Breakfast 8am-9:15am & Lunch
11am-1:15pm, M-F, 6/30-8/29

·  *J. Hood Wright Park *Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 173 Lunch only,
noon-1:00pm, Tu-Fri, 7/8-8/22

·  *Dyckman NYCHA *3782 10th Ave @ W. 202, 1st fl Comm Rm, B’kfast 9am-10am
& Lunch noon-1pm, M-F, 7/9-8/29

·  *PS 5 Ellen Lurie *3703 10th Ave. @ Dyckman, Breakfast 8am-9:15am &
Lunch 11am-1:15pm, M-F, 6/27-8/15

·  *PS 28 Wright Brothers *475 W. 155 & Amsterdam, Breakfast 8am-9:15am &
Lunch 11am-1:15pm, M-F, 6/30-8/1

·  *PS 48 P.O. Michael J. Buczek *4360 B’way @ W. 186, B’kfast 8am-9:15am &
Lunch 11am-1:15pm, M-F, 6/30-8/22

·  *PS 128 Audubon *560 W. 169 @ Audubon, Breakfast 8am-9:15am & Lunch
11am-1:15pm, M-F, 6/30-8/22

For more information, call 311, text NYCMeals to 877-877 or visit
www.schoolfoodnyc.org.



*NYC Parks Manhattan Recreation Play Mobile *offers organized sports
including basketball, volleyball, and soccer, as well as more traditional
activities such as relay races, tug-o-war, and jump roping. The Play Mobile
also offers arts & crafts nature projects, tabletop board games, & face
painting. If you would like the Play Mobile at your event please apply
online: www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/mobile-units. There are a
few remaining available dates for July & August. To check the Play Mobiles’
availability please call 212-408-0243.



*Citizens Committee for NYC Neighborhood Grants* awards 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 aullah at citizensnyc.org or Wilfredo Florentino at
wflorentino at citizensnyc.org. 212-822-9580/9568. *–DEADLINE: January 27th,
2015*.



*Space Available for Nonprofits:*-The Union Theological Seminary, located
at 3041 Broadway (at W. 121st St.) is interested in “spreading the word”
that they have space available for Not-for-Profit entities. Please contact
them! Info: Michael Maloney, RPA, Deputy Vice President, Buildings and
Grounds, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway; phone:
212-280-1534; fax 212-280-1492,
or visit www.utsnyc.edu.



*Affordable Housing for Seniors *New York State Homes & Community Renewal
and SelfHelp (KI-KII) Associates, LLC. is pleased to announce that
applications are now being accepted for affordable housing rental apartment
at 42-25 Kissena Boulevard and 137-47 45th Avenue in Flushing, Queens.
Apartments include studios and one-bedrooms, for one or two people. Monthly
rent ranges from $844-$903 (studio) or $891-$967 (1BR), including
gas/electric; annual income ranges are $24,080- $36,120 for single
occupants and $27,520- $41,280 for two occupants, regardless of apartment
size. *The head of household must be 62 years of age or older. A general
preference will be given to NYC residents. *To request an application, mail
a postcard to SELFHELP KI-KII ASSOCIATES, 140-16 45th Ave., Flushing, NY
11355. Completed applications must be returned by regular mail (no
certified, registered, express, etc.) to the address listed with the
application. No phone calls.





****POWERING YOUR HOME WITH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY*** *

*You Can Choose New York Wind +/or Solar Power! *Following deregulation
almost two decades ago, New Yorkers can purchase electricity through many
providers other than Con Edison.



Many of these providers use clean, renewable energy sources such as solar
and wind, rather than polluting fossil fuels. This innovative way of
enabling New Yorkers to consume alternative green energy sources requires
some understanding and research. Here is what you need to know about how an
Energy Service Company can be beneficial to you AND the environment.



An Energy Service Company (ESCO) is simply a alternative provider of
energy. While the power is still delivered to your building through ConEd’s
underground distribution network, the power is generated by an ESCO using
conventional or alternative energy sources. There are many different ESCOs
that come with various rates and methods of energy measurement. Because
each company may not use the same type of energy source many may charge a
monthly, semi-annual, annual or rate depending on the contract.



The state of New York has provided a safe search engine to research and
pick out the best energy provider for you:
http://www.askpsc.com/askpsc/page/?PageAction=renderPageById&PageId=7f285010bbcba4320235157257b2dc82.
It should also be noted that Con Edison does offer an alternative energy
service which is charged to your bill monthly as a separate expense.



When choosing an ESCO always make sure to speak to the company directly and
to get answers to all of your questions before making any commitments. With
the help of the State of New York and a little research on your own,
finding the right kind of provider for you should be easy and secure.







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

*Here’s the latest from the Protect the Palisades Team: *It's "LG against
the world," as WNYC talk show host Brian Lehrer described our battle the
other day.



First, LG claimed it was just a handful of New Yorkers who objected to
their 143' headquarters, saying it would mar the Palisades. Then six New
Jersey mayors spoke out, along with four former New Jersey governors (along
with thousands of you, of course). LG charged that they were being duped,
and Englewood Cliffs residents should have the final say on what happens in
their town.



But that argument's gone now, too. Take a look at the AP article which ran
in USA Today on July 5th (
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/07/05/new-jersey-residents-fear-lg-electronics-expansion/12245005/),
which reports on Concerned Residents of Englewood Cliffs. They just formed
to prevent their town from becoming "Fort Lee North" -- filled with
high-rises -- and to protect the Palisades.



There's more to do, of course. If you have some time to help us over the
next month in New Jersey or along Metro-North stations in New York, sign up
at www.ProtectthePalisades.org <http://www.protectthepalisades.org/>. Thank
you.



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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