[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <7/16/14 edition / 100 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, July 16th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*As always, there’s so much going on all over the District. Lots of
fitness, recreation and cultural programs in many of our parks – many of
them ongoing throughout the summer. There’s also a public education
campaign this evening about NYC’s new paid sick leave law which takes
effect at the end of the month; the application deadline for the Youth
Empowered to Succeed training (see education/vocation section below);
information on the West Nile Virus and how to protect yourself from
mosquitos; 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. And please, take a moment to complete
a brief survey for the NYS Council on the Arts: *
http://tinyurl.com/NYSCASurvey1*.*



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·            *Tonight, Tomorrow & Friday (10 items)*

·            *This weekend (12 items)*

·            *Next week (19 items)*

·            *Next weekend (7 items)*

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

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (5 items)*

·            *Health, Recreation & Fitness (10 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (2 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *Road & transit information (7 items)**including lane closures
and public transit service interruptions*

·            *Ongoing events & opportunities (8 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*** (10 items)*

*TODAY / WEDNESDAY (5 items)*

*“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. *Closes
today,* *July 16th*; gallery hours 10am-5:30pm.



*Earned Sick Leave Benefits Take Effect July 30th *As you are likely aware,
earlier this year the City Council passed, and Mayor de Blasio signed, an
expanded version of the *Earned Sick Leave* bill, allowing employees of
businesses with five employees or more to receive 40 hours of earned sick
leave throughout the year. Earned sick time can have a major impact on the
daily lives of New Yorkers and help to ensure a safe and upbeat workplace.
Workers feeling under the weather, or parents of sick children, can now
take time to take care of themselves and their families without fear of
retribution from their employers. We want to be sure you are not only aware
but that your friends and family are also informed. Please join us in a
"Day of Action" to help spread the word around northern Manhattan, as we
pass out flyers at train stations and use our networks to ensure our
community is informed. *July 16th, 7am – 9am & 5pm – 7pm at 168th St. A/1
train*.



*Affordable Housing Workshop*: You are invited to attend and informational
workshop on securing, finding and maintaining affordable housing in New
York City. The workshop is sponsored by Strycker's Bay Neighborhood Council
in partnership with The DOME Project and will take place at the DOME
Project, 486 Amsterdam Avenue. Free and open to the public. *Wednesday,
July 16th at 6:30pm*.



*Community Board 12 Committee of the Whole Meeting *including a preliminary
discussion of NYC’s budget for FY ’16. There will be representatives of the
NYC Departments of Transportation, Housing Preservation, Environmental
Protection, Parks & Recreation, Sanitation, Police; the Human Resources
Administration; and community-based organizations. At the CB12 offices, 530
W. 166th St. (corner of Audubon Ave.). For more information, call
212-568-8500. *Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm.*



*Pickling Workshop: Not just Cukes *The CSA at Ansche Chesed invites you to
a pickling workshop. We will demonstrate the traditional craft of
fermentation to make old fashioned pickles and krauts. This method uses
salt, not vinegar. It’s easy, and the healthiest way to preserve your
harvest. If you have a wide-mouthed glass jar, either new or which has been
previously used only for vegetables), bring it for your pickles. In the
kitchen at Ansche Chesed, 251 W. 100th St. (btw. Broadway & West End Ave.).
Free and open to the public, but space is very limited and you *must* RSVP.
(juliadharrington at gmail.com). *Wednesday, July 16th, 7pm- -8pm.*





*TOMORORW / THURSDAY (4 items)*

*Retro Gaming for Adults* Share your passion for checkers, chess, mahjong,
monopoly or scrabble. Join us for some lively board time. All levels of
play welcome. No registration necessary. At the Riverside Library, 127
Amsterdam Ave. near W. 64th St. Free and open to the public. *Thursday,
July 17th, 1pm to 5pm.*



*SeegerFest *Folk hero and activist Pete Seeger died in January, and his
children have helped put together a five-day festival starting Thursday to
honor his legacy. Many of the events are on the Upper West Side, with
others scattered around the city and Hudson Valley. All of the events are
free. El Taller Latino on the 3rd floor of 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104th St.)
will host a show of photos and films of the Seegers. *Saturday, July
19th at 8pm. *Lincoln Center will kick off its Out of Doors fest with a
tribute concert in Damrosch Park starting at 4pm. There will be more than a
dozen major performers, including Judy Collins, Peter Yarrow and Tom
Chapin. Harry Belafonte and Michael Moore will speak. *Sunday, July 20th at
4pm. *Another concert will take place in Central Park at Rumsey
Playfield. *Monday,
July 21st at 6pm. *Learn about the whole festival here:
http://www.seegerfest.org/#%21activities/c2014.



*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.*



*District 6 Community Education Council Public Meeting *with reports from
the Superintendent, and the CEC’s ELL, Special Ed, Capital Plan/Zoning,
Public Education Policy and Parent Involvement/Outreach
Committees.  Specific agenda items for consideration include: Class Size
Matters request for resolution; colocation briefing; selecting dated for
the Capital Plan Hearing and Town Hall Meeting; New President Council;
schedule of all Committees’ planned activities; new charter listing; and a
proposal to Modify Public Meeting time to Better Suit Parent Needs. There
is also a Public Session. At PS48, 4360 Browadway at W. 184th St., room
531. *Thursday, July 17th, 7pm-10pm.*



*FRIDAY (1 item)*

*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.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (12 items)*

*SATURDAY (8 items)*

*35th Anniversary ICS Block Party* Inwood Community Services and the UNIDOS
Coalition invite you to join us at the 35th Anniversary ICS Block Party! On
Academy Street between Broadway & Vermilyea. Come out and celebrate! Join
in the activities and enjoy some delicious foods! If you have any questions
concerning the party - or are interested in hosting an activity/food,
please contact Hannah Tejeda at hannaht at inwoodcs.org / 212-942-0043
ext.179. *Saturday, July 19th, 9am - 5pm.*



*Free Citizenship assistance *Celebrate our nation’s 238th birthday this
month of July by encouraging family members, friends, and neighbors to
apply to become US citizens. From the Bronx to Houston and Los Angeles to
Durham, join us in supporting our community get on a path towards US
citizenship. People will receive assistance FREE OF CHARGE assistance with
naturalization application, application review by an immigration attorney,
step-by-step review of naturalization process, and application & document
packaging. Assistance with the I-912 Fee Waiver will also be provided. In
New York City, venues include Hostos Community College, 475 Grand
Concourse, C Building (gym), in the Bronx. For more information, visit the
campaign website at ciudadania.yaeshora.info/events
<http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qeG%2FiZdqVUW%2FdbgxNyvnQ8c5lmk6%2BAxd>/
or call 888-839-8682. FREE, but you must register:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dHRKTGg1d05ndzQxc09wbVE2cG13bUE6MA#gid=0
. *Saturday, July 19th, 10am – 3pm.*



*African Leadership Project's Leadership Forum*: Thinking about running for
elected office or pursuing civic leadership? This forum will provide you
with the skills and inspiration needed to successfully run for office and
lead in key civic areas. 258 St. Nicholas Ave. Free; click here to
register:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-date-ready-to-runprepared-to-lead-africans-in-the-diaspora-changing-the-political-landscape-tickets-11594249713?aff=eorg
 *Saturday, July 19th, 10am – 3pm.*



*Nature Discovery for Kids: The Wonderful World of Worms* Educator Julia
Attaway will explore the complex world of worms. During this hands-on
program, children will be able to learn about worms and their role not only
in the soil, but our environment. Designed for children 4-8, who must be
accompanied by an adult. FREE! In Fort Tryon Park’s Anne Loftus Playground
(at Broadway/Riverside Drive/Dyckman Street). *Sunday, July 20th,
3pm-3:45pm.*



*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, 4pm-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.*



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



*SeegerFest *Folk hero and activist Pete Seeger died in January, and his
children have helped put together a five-day festival starting Thursday to
honor his legacy. Many of the events are on the Upper West Side, with
others scattered around the city and Hudson Valley. All of the events are
free. El Taller Latino on the 3rd floor of 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104th St.)
will host a show of photos and films of the Seegers. *Saturday, July
19th at 8pm. *Learn about the whole festival here:
http://www.seegerfest.org/#%21activities/c2014.





*SUNDAY (4 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*.



*SeegerFest *Folk hero and activist Pete Seeger died in January, and his
children have helped put together a five-day festival starting Thursday to
honor his legacy. Many of the events are on the Upper West Side, with
others scattered around the city and Hudson Valley. All of the events are
free. Lincoln Center will kick off its Out of Doors fest with a tribute
concert in Damrosch Park starting at 4pm. There will be more than a dozen
major performers, including Judy Collins, Peter Yarrow and Tom Chapin.
Harry Belafonte and Michael Moore will speak. *Sunday, July 20th at 4pm. *Learn
about the whole festival here:
http://www.seegerfest.org/#%21activities/c2014.



*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 WEEK*** (19 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.*



*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. Last session: *Monday, July 21st at 4pm.*



*New York Elections & Voter Registration Workshop *New York Communities for
Change is hosting a workshop on the upcoming State elections, which will
have a great impact on the education budget and how much schools in our
communities receive. We will also be discussing voter registration and how
to get parents more involved and informed about elections in their
communities. Who you vote for can directly affect your child’s education
and progress! Join us at the UFT Building, 52 Broadway. For more
information and to RSVP call or email Yambeli Gomez at 201-290-5058 and
ygomez at nycommunities.org. *Monday, July 21st, at 5:30pm.*



*SeegerFest *Folk hero and activist Pete Seeger died in January, and his
children have helped put together a five-day festival starting Thursday to
honor his legacy. Many of the events are on the Upper West Side, with
others scattered around the city and Hudson Valley. All of the events are
free. A concert will take place in Central Park at Rumsey Playfield. *Monday,
July 21st at 6pm. *Learn about the whole festival here:
http://www.seegerfest.org/#%21activities/c2014.



*Hey knitters (or 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.*



*State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP*) See details in “Education &
Vocational Opportunities” section below; email questions to
sprep-ps at columbia.edu. *Deadline is Tuesday, July 22nd*.



*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 22nd & 29th, **11am – 2pm.*



*Cool Flicks: **Charlie & the Chocolate Factory* 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, July 22nd 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
22nd & 29th at 2:30 p.m.*



*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.*



*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. *Wednesdays, July 23rd & 30th, 1pm – 3pm.*



*Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training Program*: Through the Citizen
Preparedness Corps Training Program, approximately 100,000 New Yorkers will
be provided with the tools and resources to prepare for emergencies and
disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to
pre-disaster conditions. Free emergency preparedness kits will be provided.
Fordham University, Pope Auditorium, 113 W. 60th St. Contact Erik Botcher
with any questions at 212-681-4605 or erik.bottcher at exec.ny.gov. *Wednesday,
July 23rd at 6pm.*



*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 23rd – August 2nd, at 7:30pm.*



*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.*



*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 24th &
31st, 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 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; r
egister by phone or at the desk on the Children's Floor. *Thursdays, July
24th & 31st 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.*



*TIL Tenants’ Citywide Coalition Meeting *Wondering when you will be able
to purchase your apartment from HPD? Come to an introductory meeting to
build a citywide coalition of TIL tenants. At the Riverside Park Community
Room, 3333 Broadway at W. 135th St. (in the lower lobby of the “A”
Building). Sponsored by PALANTE Harlem. RSVP is *required*. For more
information, call 212-491-2541. *Thursday, July 24th, 6:30-8pm.*



*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. *Opens Thursday, July 24th at 8pm and runs
Wednesdays-Sundays through August 17th.*



*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.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (7 items)*

*Food Distribution The NYC Love Kitchen, in partnership with the Midwest
Food Bank, will be distributing food to the community. At the Love Kitchen,
W. 204th St. & Ninth Ave. Tickets available; call Jewel Jones or Tiffany
Morris at 212-942-4204. Saturday, July 26th, 8am-9:30apm*.



*Parent Power School: Advanced Training for Parent Leaders *Join the
education justice movement; we have power in numbers! Come to Parent Power
School and learn about how community schools can strengthen your school &
neighborhood. Learn how to speak powerfully in public and tell your story.
Lunch, child care and Spanish translation provided. Powered by the
Coalition for Educational Justice. 74 Trinity Place (near Wall Street in
lower Manhattan; 2/3/4/5 to Wall St, R to Rector). RSVP to nyccej at gmail.com
or call *929-251-4324* <929-251-4324>. *Saturday, July 26th, 10am – 2pm.*



*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. *Last session: July 26th,
4pm-5pm*.



*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.*



*ConservancyNorth Meeting *In light of recent conversations about
increasing the number of public meetings and decreasing the number of board
meetings per year, we will be hosting a Friends of Northern Manhattan
Public Spaces Meeting in lieu of our regular meeting. The meeting will take
place in the public meeting room at Dichter's Pharmacy (4953 Broadway at W.
207th St.). We urge you to join us and our local park groups and green
businesses as we continue our discussion of how we can work together to
improve community access and stewardship of our blue-green public
spaces. *Sunday,
July 27th, at 2pm.*



*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 *featuring Efendi: music from Turkey, Armenia, Israel
and Greece. 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. *Saturday, July 26th, at
7pm (‘til around 9pm).* (Series runs through August 16th.)



*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 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! Showing
Frankenweenie on *Tuesday, July 29th at 2pm.*



*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.*



*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). *Aug. 2, Side B (1960s rock & roll);
Aug. 9, Dave Glasser (jazz); Aug. 16, Sabor Brasil (samba).


*Public Meeting of the Panel for Educational Policy *Agenda includes  an
update from the Chancellor; approval of annual estimate of the total sum of
money available to support DOE operations (see here:
http://schools.nyc.gov/AboutUs/leadership/PEP/publicnotice/2013-2014/ExecBudget2014);
approval of contracts (see here:
http://schools.nyc.gov/Common/Templates/ArchiveTemplate/Archive.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7bB9055AD9-EFF6-45A4-84B1-475ABBCD8981%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fAboutUs%2fleadership%2fPEP%2fdocuments%2fContracts%2fdefault%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest).
There will also be time for public comment on items being considered by the
Panel, before the Panel votes. Sign-up for public comment will begin
at 5:30pm at the door and will close promptly at 6:30pm. Speakers may only
sign themselves up for public comment, and only those who signed up will be
permitted to speak during the appropriate public comment period(s). Each
speaker will be allowed two minutes to speak during the public comment
period(s) for which they signed up. Interpretation services will be
provided in Spanish; interpretation services for other languages will be
provided upon request. American Sign Language will be provided through
reservation only: (212) 374-5472 or panel at schools.nyc.gov. *In accordance
with City Council legislation, Panel meetings will now be live-streamed
over the Internet. To access this service, please register here:
http://www.learndoe.org/pep/ <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
MS131, 100 Hester St. For more information, call 212-374-5472. *Wednesday
July 30th, 5:30pm.*



*“Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai"* In anticipation of the September
21 People's Climate March, We Act for Environmental Justice will screen two
notable films on environmental issues that have local resonance. Both films
will be shown outdoors at the West Harlem Piers Park (
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/westharlempiers/map) starting at dusk with
entertainment starting earlier at 6pm. The rain location is Manhattan
Pentecostal Church (541 W. 125th St.). “*Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari
Maathai" *is a documentary about the Noble Peace Prize Laureate's
tree-planting efforts to reverse the devastation caused by deforestation in
Kenya. *Wednesday, July 30th**, beginning at 6pm; movie at dusk.*



*"Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of Pointe a la Hache"* In anticipation of
the September 21 People's Climate March, We Act for Environmental Justice will
screen two notable films on environmental issues that have local resonance.
Both films will be shown outdoors at the West Harlem Piers Park (
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/westharlempiers/map) starting at dusk with
entertainment starting earlier at 6pm. The rain location is Manhattan
Pentecostal Church (541 W. 125th St.). *"Vanishing Pearls: The Oystermen of
Pointe a la Hache"* recounts the lives of the gulf oystermen after the BP
oil spill. *Thursday, July 31st**, beginning at 6pm; movie at dusk.*



*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.*



*Net Fishing in Inwood: Go In-Seine! *Join naturalists from the Hudson
River Estuary Program as they pull a seine net through the waters of the
tidal basin at Inwood Hill Park, identifying and counting their catch for
the annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count. During this free family
program, participants may volunteer to put on waterproof boots and help
collect a variety of wriggly and fascinating creatures usually hidden below
the surface of the water. On the Inwood Hill Park Peninsula. For more
information: hrep at dec.ny.gov / 845-256-3016.* Saturday, August 2nd, 10am –
11:30am.*



*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 11:45am.*



*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*.



*Summer Intensive Showcase *An evening of songs, contemporary and classical
monologues and scenes, dance numbers, stage combat, and more! 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:
$12 for Adults, $10 for children <16 & seniors 62+. Advanced Ticket Sales
Available For Purchase Online with Credit or Debit Card at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/781370, 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. *Sunday, August 3rd at 4pm*



*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).*



*Get Up and Go! Family Adventure Race *Sign up for an exciting parent-child
race, which incorporates basic exercises and sporting skills wrapped up in
a one-hour dose of fun for all. Upon completion, all finishers receive
medals, with special awards given to the top finishers in age groups 8-10
and 11-13. Indian Road/ W 218 St Entrance to Inwood Hill Park Entries are
limited, so click here now to register:
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/kids-fitness/. *Saturday, August
9th.*



*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*.



*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.*



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



*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 *** (5 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>*.*



Help Wanted: Cashiers Burger Height is looking for a couple cashiers. If
interested please drop off your resume at the NYC Business Solutions,
Washington Heights Center at 560 W. 181st Street, 2nd floor.



*Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) Paid Construction Training *The Northern
Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) has a federally funded workforce
investment act program offering occupational skills training in
construction. Youth Empowered to Succeed is a program for low-income youth
between the ages of 17 and 21 who are not working and not in
school. Students gain skills to secure entry-level employment in:
carpentry, plumbing, facilities maintenance, electrical, painting and
weatherization. Students also receive their OSHA-10 at no cost. HSE (GED)
prep classes are available. Classes are held at NMIC’s offices, 76
Wadsworth Ave. @ W. 177th St.; call 212-822-8300 for information. *Application
deadline is Thursday, July 17th.*



*DYCD Summer Enrichment Program Slots *As we are entering the summer break
I am writing to inform you of an opportunity for Middle School age students
across the City. The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
has doubled the number of summer enrichment program slots for middle school
students. These programs will provide a fun and safe environment, and
include enriching activities that will cultivate the minds of students
throughout the summer. The programs will provide a variety of activities
ranging from Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), service
learning, literacy, dance, arts, sports, and many trips. All DYCD programs
are free of charge, but you have to act quickly to ensure your middle
school aged child is enrolled. For information about DYCD please visit
their website at www.nyc.gov/dycd or call 800-246-4646
<http://www.nyc.gov/dycd%20or%20call%20800-246-4646>.







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (10 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.

·         *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!



*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 in the first and last weeks of August. To
check the Play Mobiles’ availability please call 212-408-0243, or apply
online at http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/mobile-units/apply.



*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
*.*

*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, August 5th - September 9th, 5:30pm -
7:15pm.

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



*New Mile of Fort Washington Park Waterfront is Now Open! *As part of the
PlaNYC Project, a new mile of waterfront greenway has been constructed for
public use. Enter the new path at Dyckman Street and the Hudson River and
ride, walk, or fish through the beautiful meadow of black-eyed Susans while
taking in waterfront views.



*West Nile Virus Detected in NYC Mosquitos; No Human Cases Reported this
Season **Health Department reminds New Yorkers to take precautions to
prevent mosquito bites. Aerial larviciding scheduled to kill immature
mosquitoes before they can bite. *The infected mosquitoes were collected
from the Douglaston and College Point neighborhoods in Queens and Old Town
from Staten Island. No human cases have been reported this season. The
Health Department will increase mosquito surveillance by setting up
additional traps and treating catch basins in the affected areas. The
Health Department will continue its efforts to kill mosquito larvae before
they can bite by applying larvicide in the city’s catch basins, marshland,
and areas with standing water. “Now that West Nile virus has returned to
New York City, it is important to take simple precautions to protect you
and your family,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett. “During warm
weather, mosquitoes can breed in any still water that stands for more than
four days, so the most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate
standing water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their
homes, wear mosquito repellent and cover their arms and legs if they’re
outside at dawn or dusk. New Yorkers over 50 should be especially cautious,
as they are more likely to develop serious illness if they contract the
virus.” Not everyone infected with West Nile virus will become ill.
However, West Nile virus can cause serious complications, including
neurological diseases, and can also cause a milder flu-like illness with
headache, fever and fatigue, weakness and sometimes rash. If you think you
have symptoms of West Nile virus, see your doctor right away. In addition,
the Health Department will apply larvicide by helicopter to marsh and other
non-residential areas of Staten Island, the Bronx and Queens later on
7/17-7/22, between the hours of 6am and 7pm, weather permitting. These
products are approved by the US EPA and the NYS DEC.



*Reducing Exposure to Mosquitoes:*

   - Use an approved insect repellent containing picaridin, DEET, oil of
   lemon eucalyptus (not for children under three), or products that contain
   the active ingredient IR3535.
   - Make sure windows have screens and repair or replace screens that have
   tears or holes.
   - Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of
   containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New
   York City Health Code.
   - Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
   - Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep
   them empty or covered if not in use; drain water that collects in pool
   covers.
   - Report standing water by calling *311* or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv.







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (2 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







****ROAD & TRANSIT INFO*** (7 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.



*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. *Overnights through Friday,
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. *Final
weekend: July 19th/20th.*



*Weekend Service Change on the #1 Line *Northbound 1 trains run express
from 96th St. to 145th St.

·         *TO* 103rd, 110th, 116th, 125th & 137th Sts. take the 242
St/north-bound 1-train to *145th St. or 168th St. and transfer to a South
Ferry/south-bound  1. (*Free transfer at 145th St. with Unlimited Ride
MetroCard only.)

·         *FROM *103rd, 110th, 116th, 125th & 137th Streets, take a South
Ferry-bound (southbound) 1 to 96th St and transfer to a 242 St-bound
(northbound) 1.

All weekend, from *11:45pm Friday, July 18th to 5am Monday, July 21st.*



*Night-time Highway Lane Closures on the Major Deegan Expressway *left
lane, north- & southbound, due to Installation of scaffolding on the High
Bridge. Due to weather and field conditions on July 14th & 15th, lane
closures on the Major Deegan Expressway have been re-scheduled for July 16th -
18th (weather and field conditions permitting). Flaggers will be posted
near the High Bridge work site. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained
at all times. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes. If
you have any questions, concerns or would like to be added to the
electronic Neighborhood Notification Network list, please contact the
Community Construction Liaison, Marlyn Nuñez, at (718) 588-2564 or e-mail
highbridgeccl at gmail.com. (During non-construction hours, please call
311.) *Overnights,
July 16th –18th, 10pm – 5am.*







****ONGOING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES *** (8 items)*

*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.



*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.



*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.



<https://scribbleartworkshop.com/new-exhibitions/>*Scribble Art Workshop's
Sculpture Crawl *The Inwood Sculpture Crawl in collaboration with Scribble
Art Workshop and NYC Parks is only on display for a few more days as the
exhibits are currently being dismantled. Don't miss this opportunity to
view the art created with people in our community ranging in age from 18
months to adulthood. Click here for more info:
https://scribbleartworkshop.com/new-exhibitions/.



*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.*







****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****

*Good news!* In a surprising reversal, a new ordinance has been introduced
to the Englewood Cliffs Council which would repeal previous zoning changes.
The ordinance must be reviewed by the Planning Board, which has scheduled a
public hearing tentatively for next Tuesday, July 22nd. The Council also
voted to place a referendum question regarding building height limits on
the November ballot. For local coverage, read more here:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/englewood-cliffs-council-introduces-ordinance-limiting-building-heights-1.1049624



*More good news! *Monday night (July 14th), the Westchester County Board of
Legislators passed a resolution condemning LG’s plans. “The Palisades are
among the most stunning and significant land forms in the United States,
which residents and visitors to the Hudson Valley have long marveled at,”
said Catherine Parker of Rye, NY, and the Board’s Chair. “LG Electronics’
plan to despoil the Palisades, both a National Natural Landmark and a
National Historic Landmark, cannot be condoned under any circumstances.”



And, the controversy is starting to get noticed outside of the NY/NJ metro
Area; even people in the Indiana heartland are concerned about this story:
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/d8b80b58b6cd4f0c8262c5d678c45175/NJ--LG-Tower-Palisades



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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