[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <10/10/14 edition / 92+ items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, October 10th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Don’t miss the Participatory Budgeting Assemblies next week with
Councilmembers Rodriguez & Levine, Our Housing Rally & March on Saturday,
October 25th (flyer attached), Free ‘flu vaccination clinics later this
month, Friday’s Memorial March / Mass for Officers Buczek & Hoban on
Friday, Open House New York this weekend, and many other events. There are
also several upcoming educational opportunities, not just for kids of all
ages, but also for adults, and various professionals. Scroll down for
details. Also note: no 1-train service this weekend between 137/242 (see
transit section for details).*



****Note for residents of Pinnacle buildings: **As the result of a class
action settlement, rent-regulated tenants in buildings owned by Pinnacle
are eligible to receive damages for actions from 2004 to 2010. Read the
Legal Aid Society's flyer online (in **English*
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825665/Pinnacle-Flyer-English>* and **Spanish*
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/236825177/Pinnacle-Flyer-Spanish>*), or call our
office (212-544-0173) or 888-736-8115 for information. The filing deadline
has been extended to December 31st.****



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·            *This weekend (7 items)*

·            *Next week (16 items)*

·            *Next weekend (11 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (17 items)*

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (7 items)*

·            *Jobs & vocational training (4 items)*

·            *Health, recreation & fitness (14 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (6 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *Transit & transportation (6 items)*

·            *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (4
items) *

·            *LG / Palisades update*



To all celebrating the eight-day-festival of *Sukkot, *which began on
Wednesday evening, I wish you a *chag sameach, *a joyous festival. Among
the festival's customs are to build and dwell, or at least take a meal, in
a *sukkah,* a fragile structure with only three sides and thatched with
greens, and to wave four species. These are reminders of the importance of
shelter, and the careful relationship we have with the natural environment.
As autumn turns towards winter, we are reminded of the importance of
available, affordable housing in our lives and in the City's economy, and
of the upstate farmers whose bounty helps fill our tables. May we all
rededicate ourselves to the cause of housing for all New Yorkers, and
justice for our farmworkers.



*Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone who’d
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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*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (7 items)*

*Flea Market at the RING **Join your neighbors at the Riverside / Inwood
Neighborhood Garden (confluence of Broadway, Riverside Drive & Dyckman
Street). Sell your old stuff, buy some new stuff! Minimal table fee
benefits the Garden. **Our plant sale is being resurrected this year, and
we'll have dug up some coleus, geraniums, and b**egonias to sell.* *For
more information, contact Nancy: 212-567-1791 or visit www.ringgarden.org
<http://www.ringgarden.org/>. **We're also looking to encourage passersby
to join and volunteer at RING. Would you like to help at RING's table
sometime during the day?  We really need RINGers to step up. Please just
come by or let us know in advance.* *Saturday, October 11th**, 9**am - 4pm.
*(Rain date Saturday, October 18th.)



*Are You Eligible for (or Is it time to renew your) **Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals? *The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant
Rights (NMCIR)
will provide FREE pre-screenings, consultations and application assistance
for youth and young adults eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA). With our BIA accredited representatives and legal experts,
you will receive the necessary assistance to determine your eligibility or
begin the process of obtaining DACA status. And if you have already
received DACA, we can guide you through the renewal process. At NMCIR, 665
W. 182nd St., ground floor, in collaboration with Telemundo and the
Hispanic Federation. *Saturday, October 11th, 10am - 3pm.*



*Want to See Inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage? **Join us at Open House
New York! *Here's your chance to see inside the Fort Tryon Cottage. The
1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of
the Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the
last 104 years. The Heather Garden and Fort Tryon Park were donated to NYC
in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted
Brothers. Come on a tour to learn more. *Saturday/Sunday, October 11th
& **12th,
**11am - 4pm.*



*Open House New York Weekend *Celebrate Open House New York weekend, enjoy
free admission and events including docent led tours, scavenger hunts, and
family art activities or dress up in colonial style costumes. At the
Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd Streets just
east of St. Nicholas Avenue. This event is FREE with museum admission and
no advanced registration is required. *Saturday / Sunday, October 11th &
12th, 11am – 4pm.*



*Story Time for Kids (ages 3 and up) *Story Time is back! Bring your kids
to hear their favorite stories read out loud by experienced, trained
readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th
St. *Saturdays, noon – 1pm.*



*Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assemblies *Are you a resident of
Washington Heights, Manhattanville, West Harlem or the Upper West Side? You
can help decide how to spend $1 million of taxpayer money for community
improvements to parks, schools, libraries, streets, and more. Please join
NYC Councilmember Mark Levine at an upcoming Neighborhood Assembly and find
out how you can be a part of this unique experience. REAL MONEY / REAL
PROJECTS / REAL POWER / YOU DECIDE! Six more neighborhood assemblies:
*Saturday,* *10/11 @ 3pm – for Seniors* at the Red Oak Senior Center (135
W. 106th St.); *Wednesday,* *10/15 @ 6pm – for Formerly Incarcerated Issues
*at the Fortune Society (630 Riverside Dr. @ W. 140th St.); *Wednesday,* *10/22
@ 6:30pm* at the Children’s Aid Society (885 Columbus @ E. 104th);
*Saturday,* *10/25 @ 1pm* at the Church of the Intercession (550 W. 155th
St.); *Tuesday,* *10/28 @ 6:30pm – for non-English Speakers *at the Wilson
Major Morris Senior Center (459 W. 152nd St.); and *Saturday,* *11/8 @ noon
– for Youth* at the Morningside Heights Library (2900 Broadway @ W. 113th
St.). To RSVP or for more information, email district7 at council.nyc.gov or
call 212-788-7007.



*Movies at the United Palace: “Guys & Dolls” *Pre-movie stage show
includes Broadway
performers singing songs from the film. Introduced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street. For more
information, email mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. *Sunday,
October 12th at 5pm *(doors open at 4pm).





****NEXT WEEK*** (16 items)*

*Annual Fall Health Fair *HealthOutreach aims to connect and serve our
community and to provide a means of awareness as to the services that are
available to assist them in their daily lives. Come get free screenings:
flu shots; grip measurement; stroke, blood pressure, posture, and balance
screenings; pulse oximetry; sex education information; and much more!! Meet
local community resources. At the Allen Hospital, 5141 Broadway @ W. 220th
St. RSVP/info: 212-932-5844. *Monday/Tuesday, October 13th &14th, 9:30am -
2:30pm,*



*Caring for our Street Trees **The Rotary Club of Inwood, Inwood Community
Services, Inc., IS 52, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation’s
milliontreesNYC will be bringing friends, supporters and helpers together
for a *hands-on day of information and service. Connect with neighbors
about how to help keep our streets, tree pits, parks, and neighborhoods
clean(er). Wearing old sneakers, and long pants that you don’t mind getting
dirty! *Meet at IS52 (650 Academy St. @ Broadway, next door to Inwood
Public Library),* *or find us roaming Vermilyea (1 block east of Broadway)
between Dyckman and 207th Streets until about 1:30-ish. **Monday, October
13th at 11am.*



*Hey knitters (and crocheters),* come to the library on Tuesday mornings
and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At
the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. *Every Tuesday at 11:30am.*



*Do you or your family need health insurance?* In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At Nomaa Arts <https://www.facebook.com/nomaanyc>, 178 Bennett Ave. 3
rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. *Every Tuesday,
1pm - **6pm*



*Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assemblies *Are you a resident of
Washington Heights, Inwood or Marble Hill? Please join NYC Councilmember
Ydanis Rodriguez & CB12. You can help decide how to spend $1 million of
taxpayer money for community improvements to parks, schools, libraries,
streets, and more. Join us at an upcoming Neighborhood Assemblies and find
out how you can be a part of this unique experience. REAL MONEY / REAL
PROJECTS / REAL POWER / YOU DECIDE! Three neighborhood assemblies, all held
in our local branch libraries: *Tuesday,* *10/14 @ 6pm* at the Inwood
Branch (4790 Broadway); *Tuesday,* *10/21 @ 6pm* at the Ft. Washington
Branch (535 W. 179th St.), *Thursday,* *10/30 @ 6pm* at the Washington
Heights Branch (1000 St. Nicholas Ave.) To RSVP or for more information,
email cmrodriguezevents at gmail.com.



*Community Workshop to Review the Riverside Park Master Plan *At these
community-wide workshops, the Parks Department will document community
concerns, highlight work in progress, and record ideas for improvement. A
planning team will then prepare conceptual plans and budgets for projects
and programs that address the community’s goals. At the Interchurch
Center’s Sockman Lounge (475 Riverside Drive at W. 120th St.; register
here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverside-park-community-workshop-2-of-2-registration-12939238611
). All of the findings will be posted at www.nycgovparks.org
<http://marklevine.nationbuilder.com/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nycgovparks.org&utm_campaign=climatemarch&n=15&e=d06fcdf8ccac5d11ae8235d5e06436959edf5625&utm_source=marklevine&utm_medium=email>
and riversideparknyc.org, as well as presented at public meetings. *Tuesday,
October 14th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. *



*Second Annual CSCS Housing Symposium: Time to Move Forward on Affordable
Senior Housing *This is the only aging AND housing focused event in NYC
that brings together executives, management and policy officials from
public, private and governmental organizations within the housing and aging
services industries to address the need for affordable housing and
supportive services for older New Yorkers. The Honorable Vicki Been, HPD
Commissioner will be the keynote speaker and will set the stage for this
important day followed by two panel discussions. The first panel will focus
on City-wide senior housing policies and issues followed by a panel
focusing on State-wide senior housing policies and issues. Both panels will
allow time for questions and answers from the attendees. Participants
represent the housing community across the senior services continuum as
well as government.At the CUNY Graduate Center (365 Fifth Ave.) $50. A
light breakfast will be served Register online:
http://cscs-ny.org/events/HousingSymposium/onlineform.php. For more
information contact Regina Burden: rburden at cscs-ny.org / 212-398-6565
x232. *Wednesday,
October 15th, 8:15am – noon.*



*NYC’s Prevention Resource Center training “What the Tweet!?”* focuses
developing a social media plan to support substance abuse prevention
efforts, and on ways to use social media to get your message out there to
the digital masses. This training is designed for people that have
zero-to-little experience across the social media platforms. (If you know
what a #hashtag is, this training is probably not for you.) We will be
offering this training in Manhattan (October 15th) and Brooklyn (October 29
th) Please be sure to sign up early as space is limited. Contact Karla
Bueno (kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540) for registration
and/or other inquires. At the Lord memorial Building, 150 E. 45th St.
*Wednesday,
October 15th, 9am – noon. *



*Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assemblies *Are you a resident of
Washington Heights, Manhattanville, West Harlem or the Upper West Side? You
can help decide how to spend $1 million of taxpayer money for community
improvements to parks, schools, libraries, streets, and more. Please join
NYC Councilmember Mark Levine at an upcoming Neighborhood Assembly and find
out how you can be a part of this unique experience. REAL MONEY / REAL
PROJECTS / REAL POWER / YOU DECIDE! Five more neighborhood assemblies:
*Wednesday,* *10/15 @ 6pm – for Formerly Incarcerated Issues *at the
Fortune Society (630 Riverside Dr. @ W. 140th St.); *Wednesday,* *10/22 @
6:30pm* at the Children’s Aid Society (885 Columbus @ E. 104th);
*Saturday,* *10/25
@ 1pm* at the Church of the Intercession (550 W. 155th St.); *Tuesday,* *10/28
@ 6:30pm – for non-English Speakers *at the Wilson Major Morris Senior
Center (459 W. 152nd St.); and *Saturday,* *11/8 @ noon – for Youth* at the
Morningside Heights Library (2900 Broadway @ W. 113th St.). To RSVP or for
more information, email district7 at council.nyc.gov or call 212-788-7007.



*Domestic Violence & the Workplace: Empowering Survivors Through Best
Practices and Resources* The Office to Combat Domestic Violence, in
partnership with the Commission on Human Rights, Department of Consumer
Affairs, Office of Immigrant Affairs, Small Business Services and the
Partnership for New York City are co-sponsoring this forum. This exciting
citywide event will convene leading experts and employers from a variety of
sectors to provide an updated overview of the law as well as successful
approaches for businesses, corporations, executives, human resources
personnel, security and facility directors. Please join us for this
important dialogue regarding the impact of domestic violence on the
workplace and protecting the rights of victims of domestic violence.
Registration a must; deadline: 10/14. The event is free and breakfast will
be provided. To register on-line go to:
https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?eventGuid=289fb45c-3ab1-4817-a95d-9746c82eabb4.
*Thursday, October 16th, 8am-10:30am.*



*Artists Fuse with Technology: *Panel moderated the West Harlem Art Fund.
The rapid pace of technology has opened doors for creating 21st century
art. White walls are crumbling and artists are beginning to taking
advantage of these new opportunities. Engaging the public and offering them
the choice to participate and even shape the focus and direction of art is
now a reality. We are no longer watching old Jetson television shows but
actually living it. Harlem creative professionals are tapping into these
platforms and partnering with other institutions around the City. Panelists
include local and NYC-based groups who will share developments on these
emerging technologies and collaborative projects. At the Silicon Harlem
Technology Conference at MIST Harlem located at 46 W. 116th St. Online
Registration: http://siliconharlem.net/show-your-love/. *Thursday, October
16th, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.*



*College Prep Program *Word Up's first College Prep Program will be
facilitated every week by a writing consultant from Columbia University.
Each week, high school juniors and seniors will work on personal statements
and college application and scholarship materials. Pay What You Can. At
Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th St. *Thursdays,
4:45pm–6:15pm*



*Selfless Selfies Opening at NoMAA* presenting black & white images by
uptown photographers that narrate stories from our uptown communities,
Washington Heights-Inwood, El Barrio, Central and West Harlem. At the Northern
Manhattan Arts Alliance (178 Bennett Ave. at W. 189th St., 3rd floor); call
212-568-4396  for more information. Exhibit on display October 16th
November 19th, 11am-6pm weekdays, and by appointment. Artists’ talk,
Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm. *Thursday, October 16th, 6-8pm. *



*The Turn of the Screw *Figures pass through the shadows and stare into
windows, watching the children, waiting to take them away. Their young
governess stands ready to protect them – but do they want to be saved?
Everyday Inferno Theatre Company presents a haunting new adaptation of
Henry James’ classic novella of innocence, sensuality, and horror in a
site-specific staging produced in partnership with The Morris-Jumel
Mansion. Tickets are $18 per person and $13 for members., and can can be
purchased online at www.morrisjumel.org. (Members should call the Mansion
at 212-923-8008 for the membership discount code before purchasing
tickets.) At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd
Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. *October 16th through November
2nd; at 8pm (Thursday-Saturday) and 6pm (Sundays).*



*26th Anniversary Memorial March & Mass to honor Police Officers Michael J.
Buczek & Christopher Hoban,* killed in line of duty on October 18, 1988 in
separate incidents. March begins at Broadway & W. 185th St., to St.
Elizabeth’s Church (268 Wadsworth Ave. @ W. 187th St.) for Mass. *Friday,
October 17th beginning at 10:30am.*



*How to Communicate With Your Doctors *The marvels of modern medicine now
allow most of us to live much longer, but not necessarily better. This
session will focus on new NY State health care laws which can benefit you
and what you can do to get your pain well controlled and have your health
care choices respected. At Isabella, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St.
(Larson Library). *Friday, October 17th, 11am – noon.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (11 items)*

*Manhattan UFT Borough-wide Parent Conference: Empowering Parents, Building
Parent-School Partnerships *Free workshops; free breakfast & lunch;
exhibitions; raffle prizes. Workshops include: child safety, common core
standards, getting ready for kindergarten, selecting the right high school,
effective communication skills for parents, helping the reluctant middle
school reader, financial literacy, social media & kids, CPR basics, how to
support your differently-abled child, and much, much more. Translation
available. NO childcare; this conference is for ADULTS ONLY. At the UFT, 52
Broadway, 10th floor. Register online at www.uft.org/manhattanparents; F or
more information, email Francine Streich at *fstreich at uft.org*
<fstreich at uft.org>. *Saturday, October 18th, 8:30am – 3:30pm.*



*Circle Up with the People’s Theatre Project *Registration is now open for
Circle Up, our new theatre program that picks up where the Live Your Life
program leaves off. Over the past 5 years, our youngest actors have created
original plays inspired by the 10 Habits of Healthy Kids. We'll keep
talking about the importance of personal health, but are excited to add
family and community health to the conversation. Circle Up is People's
Theatre Project's FREE theatre program for children ages 6-12, sponsored by
New-York Presbyterian Hospital. In Circle Up, children engage in theatre
games, improvisation and physical activities to learn about wellness for
their body, mind, heart and community. The young actors work together to
create and perform an original theatre piece for their families, friends
and the community at the end of the program. At the Alianza Cultural Center
(530 W. 166th  St). *Saturdays from 9:30am - 1pm, beginning October 18th,
through December 13th.*



*4th Annual Collegiate / Science and Technology College Fair *Representatives
from CSTEP institutions such as Barnard, Mercy College, New York
University, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Oswego, Stony Brook University, and
Syracuse University among others will be there. Also selected private
out-of-state colleges such as George Mason, Harvard University, Howard
University, Tufts University, and Wesleyan University will also be in
attendance. The college fair will provide our students and
parents/guardians to personally interact with college representatives,
receive information, and attend workshops. There will be several panel
discussions about the application and admissions process as well as a
student-led panel discussion about Life at College. At The Great Hall
inside CUNY’s Shepard Hall (140th St. & Convent Ave.).For more information
contact Diandra Jugmohan, Hostos C.C. STEP Assistant Director: 718-518-6773
/ djugmohan at hostos.cuny.edu. *Saturday, October 18th, 9:30am – 1pm. *



*Homer's Run Fall Clean-up Day *Calling all dog owners who use Homer's Run
or just want to be helpful community neighbors! Come help clean and help us
prepare for our brand new fencing coming in with the funding provided by
Iams and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation along with generous
donations from neighborhood allies! Be there or be square! Tools, gloves
and refreshments will be provided. At Homer's Run, in Inwood Hill Park.
(**NOTE: Dog run closed to public during maintenance.**) *Saturday, October
18th, 10am - noon.*



*2014 Borough-wide High School Fairs* will be held this weekend in the
Bronx (Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus, 500 E. Fordham Rd.) and
Manhattan (MKL, Jr. Educational Campus, 122 Amsterdam Ave.). For more
information, visit www.nyc.gov/schools/highschool. *Saturday/Sunday,
October 18th & 19th, 10am-3pm.*



*Fort Tryon Harvest Festival *Crafts, pumpkins, donuts, decorate-your-own
cupcakes, face painting, music, pie contest, and more! Free! (Donations
gladly accepted.) On the Café lawn in Ft. Tryon Park. *Saturday, October
18th, 11am-4pm.*



*Shakespeare Saturdays presents "The Passionate Pilgrim,"* a collection of
poems written by several 16th century poets, including Shakespeare. In the
true spirit of a poetry slam, the audience is invited to participate and
take turns reading each poem. It's a free event!  Open to all interested
readers and audience members alike. At The Inwood Library, 4790 Broadway
(between Dyckman & Cummings Streets). Free and open to the public. *Saturday,
October 18th at 2:30pm.*



*William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet 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, between Broadway & Seaman Ave.)
Admission: $12, Adults; $10, Children (under 16) and Seniors (62 & up).
Available on-line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/839961. All
seating is GENERAL SEATING - Doors will open approximately 15 minutes prior
to curtain. Tickets bought online in advance will be given *PRIORITY* to
enter the theater space when the house opens. You may also buy tickets at
the door (cash or check only) beginning 45 minutes before curtain. *Saturdays,
October 18th & 25th, 3pm & 8pm. Sundays, October 19th & 26th at 4pm.*



*Fall Festival at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum* Take a tour, see a model of
the Farmhouse built of LEGO bricks, learn about the Dyckman harvest and
watch an apple press in action. Plus, activities for children. (11am-3pm)
Followed by live jazz on the back porch and a beer tasting with the Dyckman
Beer Company. (3:30pm-5:30pm) Free, except for the beer tasting, which is
$10. At the Dyckman Farmhouse, 4881 Broadway @ W. 204th Street. For more
information, visit www.dyckmanfarmhouse.org/fall-festival. *Sunday, October
19th, 11am – 5:30pm. *



*Movie Screening: “A Place at the Table,”* a film that gives a fascinating
look at hunger in America. "A Place at the Table” tells the powerful
stories of three such Americans, who maintain their dignity even as they
struggle just to eat" (
http://www.magpictures.com/aplaceatthetable/#sthash.z2TUPyEg.dpuf).
Following the film, we will be hosting a panel discussion. At the YM/YWHA
of Washington Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave. FREE! For more information,
contact Chevi Marks, 212-569-6200 x251 / cmarks at ywashhts.org. *Sunday,
October 19th at 2pm.*



*Novels With a Social Conscience: A Book Discussion Group at Word Up*. Join
us to discuss Michael Gold's, *Jews Without Money *(1930, 308 pp.). This
fictionalized autobiography focuses on a Jewish family from eastern Europe
living on New York's Lower East Side in the 1920s. Please prepare in
advance by reading the novel. For more information, contact Bob Lamm at
blamm86 at gmail.com. At Word Up! Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue
@West 165th Street. 347-688-3456. *Sunday, October 19th, 3pm - 5pm.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (17 items)*

*Town Hall Meeting *Featuring guests from key City and State agencies to
answer your questions on Sanitation, Policing, Parks, Transit, Housing, and
many other important quality-of-life matters in our community. At the
Campbell Sports Center, 500 W. 218th St., between Broadway & Park Terrace
East. RSVP helpful: eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Tuesday, October
21st, 6:30pm-8:30pm. *(Doors open at 6pm.)



*6th Annual KidCinemaFest Film Festival* will take place with screenings
for children/families at the United Palace, Alianza Dominicana Cultural
Center, Casita Maria in the Bronx, Beacon MS 326 and various public schools
throughout Washington Heights, Marble Hill and Inwood. For more information
visit our website: www.kidcinemafest.com. *October 22nd – 31st.*



*6th Annual KidCinemaFest Film Festival’s Opening Night *We are proud to
announce that the French film “Ernest & Celestine” (Ernest et Célestine) will
open the film festival! This Academy Award nominee for Best Animated
Feature follows little Celestine, who discovers that shabby bear Ernest is
the best friend an open-minded mouse could ask for. Deep below snowy,
cobblestone streets, tucked away in networks of winding subterranean
tunnels, lives a civilization of hardworking mice, terrified of the bears
that live above ground. Unlike her fellow mice, Celestine is an artist and
a dreamer -- and when she nearly ends up as breakfast for ursine troubadour
Ernest, the two forms an unlikely bond. But it isn't long before their
friendship is put on trial by their respective bear-fearing and mice-eating
communities. Featuring the voices of Forest Whitaker, Mackenzie Foy, Lauren
Bacall, Paul Giamatti, William H. Macy, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, and
Jeffrey Wright. Recommended for ages. And best of all, it’s FREE for
children and families! View trailer at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyU-mSUOnSs. At the United Palace, 4140
Broadway (at W. 175th St.). RSVP helpful: kidcinemafest at gmail.com. *Wednesday,
October 22nd, 6pm Red Carpet; 7pm screening. *



*6th Annual KidCinemaFest Film Festival* will take place with screenings
for children/families at the United Palace, Alianza Dominicana Cultural
Center, Casita Maria in the Bronx, Beacon MS 326 and various public schools
throughout Washington Heights, Marble Hill and Inwood. For more information
visit our website: www.kidcinemafest.com. *October 22nd – 31st.*



*Kindergarten Fair *With information from public, independent and charter
schools throughout District 6 and northern Manhattan. At the YM/YWHA of
Washington Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave. *Thursday, October 23rd at **6
pm.*



*Flu Shots *Protect yourself from the ‘flu. Cosponsored with The Visiting
Nurse Service (VNS) of New York, and all of our Uptown partners in
government. Flu shots will be provided to adults as well as to children 9
and over with parental consent. The supply of flu shots is limited and
appointments are recommended to guarantee your shot. FREE, but registration
very helpful: 212-544-0173 / eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Fort Washington Ave.. co-sponsored with Denny Farrell,
*Wednesday,
October 22nd, 10am – 1pm *and the Cornerstone Center (178 Bennett
Ave.), *Friday,
October 24th, 10am – 1pm.*



*La Caida de Rafael Trujillo: **A play about the events that led to the
implosion of a ruthless dictatorship…* About the Playwright: Carmen Rivera,
regarded as one of the most prolific U.S. Latina playwrights, is the
creative force behind box office blockbuster’s such as "Celia: The Life and
Music of Celia Cruz” and "La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny.” Her play, “La
Gringa,” winner of the 1996 Obie Award, is the longest running Latino show
in Off Broadway history. Rivera’s work on “La Caida de Rafael Trujillo”
spans over 5 dedicated years of intensive scholarship, primary research,
first-person interviews, as well as source material from CUNY’s acclaimed
Institute for Dominican Studies. This production will be directed by award
winning director Cándido Tirado and features a formidable pan-Latino cast.
For this production, noted Dominican scholar and historian José Novas has
been the dramaturgical and cultural consultant and Bersaida Vega translated
the play into Spanish. To buy your ticket click here:
http://nomaanyc.givezooks.com/events/la-caida-de-rafael-trujillo. A wine
reception and conversation with playwright and cast will follow the
performance! Tickets: NoMAA Members $30; Community Friends: $75; Corporate
Friends $150. At Teatro Círculo, 64 E. 4th St. *Wednesday, October 22nd at
6:30pm.*



*Free Breast Cancer Screenings *The American-Italian Cancer Foundation is
offering no cost digital mammograms and clinical breast exams outside of
Councilmember Mark Levine’s office. Any woman over 40 who has not been
examined in the last year is eligible. For an appointment call the C/M’s
office at 212-928-6814. *Friday, October 24th.*



*Join NYC Parks and MillionTrees for a Tree Stewardship Day in Inwood's
Forest *Over seven years have passed since the City launched
MillionTreesNYC and over 903,000 trees have already been planted. Tree care
and stewardship are the next critical steps to ensuring that newly planted
trees grow into strong, mature, trees and enhance the health and resiliency
of our urban forest. Get involved in our Fall Stewardship Day and join us
in caring for new forest trees by removing invasive weeds and litter, and
adding mulch, at Inwood Hill Park. This is a great event for individuals
and groups high school age and above. (Note: we require a 1:10 adult to
student ratio for high school groups.) MillionTreesNYC will supply all
tools and refreshments. We will also issue community service letters for
students fulfilling service requirements. Pre-register online now:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/milliontrees/fall_2014_stewardship_day. Gather
at Inwood Hill Park’s Dyckman Fields. *Saturday, October 25th, 9am to 1pm.*



*March & Rally for Housing Justice *and 2015 legislative agenda. Rent
regulations are due to expire on June 30th of next year. Join your
neighbors in demanding stronger regulations, benefitung millions of New
Yorkers living in rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments. There
will be educational materials on how you can fight to protect, preserve and
improve New York City’s housing. Rally at 3333 Broadway (at W. 135th St.);
march up Broadway to IS52 ((650 Academy St., just north of Dyckman). *Saturday,
October 25th: rally at noon; march steps off at 1pm; info fair at 3pm-5pm. *To
get involved, email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org.



*Geology and History of Dyckman Street *Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist
and Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he
leads his geology and history walk along Dyckman Street, a fault line in
Manhattan. Meet in front of the Payson Center on Dyckman Street and Payson
Avenue. *Sunday, October 26**th** at 10a**m.*



*“It's My Park!” Day Bulb Planting:* Join the Friends Committee of the Fort
Tryon Park Trust to beautify the Fort Washington slope of Fort Tryon. Plant
bulbs, clear invasives, paint, and more. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
Meet in Margaret Corbin Circle (top of Ft. Washington Ave. at Park
entrance). *Sunday, October 26th, 10am - 2pm.*



* “Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia—What Have We Learned?”* Come to a
community forum to learn more about 25 years of research on. These
informative forums explain in lay terms some of the important, cutting edge
research on the major health topics of the day. FREE and open to the
public. Light refreshments will be served. Simultaneous Spanish translation
available. At the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (1150 St. Nicholas
Ave. @ W. 168th St.0, conference room #2. Please RSVP at
cumcgca at columbia.edu or 212-305-8060. *Thursday, October 30th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Movies at the United Palace: “Frankenstein” *accompanied by the world
premiere of Gary Lucas’ new score, and preceded by a costume parade. At the
United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street. For more information,
email mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. *Friday, October
31st at 7pm *(doors open at 6:30pm; film at 8pm).



*Go Lions: Tickets Available for CU Football *Tickets available on a
first-come/first-served basis to northern Manhattan residents (10032,
10033, 10040, 10034 & Marble Hill section of 10463). Free! At Baker Field
(218th St. just west of Broadway). Please email
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org for ticket information. *Saturday, November
1st *(v. Yale) *& November 15th *(v. Cornell), *kick-off at 12:30pm.*



*Inwood Pumpkin Pageant *Want to show off you skills, help the environment
and help build a new community tradition? Drop off your carved pumpkins
along the path in Isham Park anytime on November 1st. We will light them up
at dusk for one last glorious display before sending them to NYRP’s compost
heap at Swindler Cover. Prizes will be awarded! Email
inwoodpumpkin at gmail.com for more information or to volunteer. *Saturday,
November 1st, 5pm-8pm.*



*Don’t Forget to “Fall Back”! *Get back that hour of sleep you’ve been
missing since March. Set your clocks back an hour to Standard Time at 2am
(turns to 1am) on Sunday, November 2nd.







****EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** ( items)*

*Having a problem with NYC Public School Registration for Your Child(ren)? *New
elementary and middle school students who have zoned schools, including
those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), should register at
their zoned schools. (Visit www.nyc.gov/schools or call 311 to find your
zoned school. Students who live in a neighborhood without zoned schools
should visit a Registration Center in their borough of residence.) Families
can still register for pre-K and can find more information at nyc.gov/prek or
by texting “PreK” to 877877. All new high school students, including those
with an IEP, must register at a Registration Center in their borough of
residence.



The Manhattan Borough Enrollment Offices is located at The High School of
Fashion Industries (225 W. 24th St., enter on W. 25th St.) Bronx Centers
are located at PS/IS 218, Rafael Hernandez Dual Language (1220 Gerard
Avenue, enter at 167th Street & Walton Ave.) and Theodore Roosevelt
Educational Campus (500 E. Fordham Rd.).



Parents must bring their child(ren) with them to register, as well as the
child(ren)’s birth certificate or passport; immunization record; latest
report card/transcript (if applicable) and Individualized Education Program
(IEP) and/or 504 Accommodation Plan (if applicable). In addition, parents
must demonstrate proof of residency by bringing any of the following two
documents: utility bill (dated within the last 60 days); water bill (dated
within the last 90 days); lease, deed or mortgage statement; current
property tax bill; official payroll document from an employer (dated within
the last 60 days); document or letter from a government agency, such as the
IRS, ACS, NYCHA, etc., (dated within the past 60 days).



*Register for the Turner School for Construction Management *in partnership
with the City College Office of Continuing & Professional Studies, West
Harlem group and the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce. This 45-hour
construction management certificate program includes classes in
construction and field management, insurance, access to capital, marketing,
responding to RFPs, site safety, construction law, ethics & compliance,
energy efficiency, and more! At CCNY, 160 Convent Ave., Shepard Hall, Room
2. $725 (includes registration fee.) *Tuesdays and Thursday, beginning
October 7th through December 4th, 6pm – 9pm. *



*Register now for Beginner or Intermediate Level Conversational Spanish for
Social Workers *at Hunter College’s  Silberman School of Social Work.
Beginner level highlights include basic terms for major issues affecting
Spanish speaking immigrant families; how to greet a Spanish speaking person
both in person and over the phone; how to tell a Spanish speaking person
that you will find someone to assist him/her in person or over the phone;
numbers zero to ten in Spanish in order to write down a phone number to
relay a message; how to take a message while communicating with a Spanish
speaking person over the phone; how to give a Spanish speaking person a
referral to a Spanish speaking professional over the phone. (Course Code
SWBCSSW) In the intermediate level students will learn to listen (or read)
and pick out those key terms or words which give the main ideas that are
being conveyed; 80% of the class will be conducted in Spanish, with
occasional intervention in English for purposes of clarification; students
will be given homework assignments each session; they will work
individually, in large and small groups; 75% of the vocabulary will be
directly relevant to the human services context. (Course code SWISSW) Tuition:
$350/course. To register, call 212-650-3850 or visit
https://ceweb.hunter.cuny.edu/cers/CourseBrowse.aspx?utm_source=Copy+of+Beginner+Spanish+promotion&utm_campaign=PMWD-922013&utm_medium=email.
*Wednesdays, October 8th – December 17th (skips 11/26), 6pm – 8pm. *



*Fall ’14 Harlem Adult Education Conference: "Empowering, Building,
Connecting"* *Designed to address the needs and interests of
adult-education instructors, learners, and program administrators
affiliated with Harlem-based programs, the conference will feature
solution-oriented workshops on key topics in the field of adult education.
Help strengthen and expand Harlem's adult-education network through
peer-to-peer exchanges of instructional strategies, tools, and research.
Hosted by the Harlem YMCA Literacy Zone at the Jackie Robinson Center (181
W. 135th St., btw 7th & Lenox Aves.) *All participants *must *register in
advance: www.bitly.com/harlemadulted.
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YsXelB2glzpUsyl6ZO3g81uiSsMP1EBn9wuEbFBoxpBcXdw-lWzOJmfgK3DYOMiZgJAMXSQR6zstjUhilh4iECcrLoI5R7tsVRxHjRKjeO117p8mOE0ybL7UWj5eGE2OwB75fvEqeE3f4O68pg0UWEclhR2Vaub88KFimasKT7m08FVhEu6K0pIhADEeUJCE&c=s4Lws1vevGK9MC0jJPgfqO_LOicVcpOizNrY29X3xC1Wfaw65RDdqQ==&ch=ilfniOXI89sD--L-pgOazPVJtnaTwnKOq2aVjI7piMA-FmB-B5ZWZA==>
*Questions?
Please email **info at totalequitynowharlem.org
<info at totalequitynowharlem.org>**. **Friday, November 7th, 9am – 3pm.*



*Want to learn English?* The Y will continue to offer free ESL classes for
the community this fall. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday and start
November 11th. Both intermediate(3pm-5pm) and advanced (1pm-3pm) levels
offered. At the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle
Ave.)Call our front desk (ext. 200) to register. *Registration must be
received by October 28th.*



*Y Beginnings Parenting Center **for new and expectant parents *The Y
Beginnings Parenting Center is a new initiative that focuses on families
who are expecting and those with newborns, babies and toddlers, up to 2
years of age. Y Beginnings will offer fun, enriching and educational
opportunities for new and expectant parents and their children. Some of the
programming that we will offer to families includes: Childbirth education
classes; infant and child CPR; breastfeeding support; prenatal and
parent-and-child yoga; music and playtime; play groups to promote cognitive
development; evening workshops; new mothers and new fathers support groups;
preschool prep program for 2 year olds; Jewish culture and celebration.
Visit our website (*http://www.ywashhts.org/y-beginnings-parenting-center-0
<http://www.ywashhts.org/y-beginnings-parenting-center-0>*) for more
information and our Fall schedule, or contact Kelly at:*kswails at ywashhts.org
<kswails at ywashhts.org>.*



*Dyckman Institute Scholarships *for WH/I High School students interested
in attending Columbia University. CU encourages all outstanding HS seniors
from WH/I to apply for admission to Columbia College or the FU Foundation
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. There are over 300
individually-named need-based scholarships available to Columbia students.
One of these, the Dyckman Institute Scholarship, provides financial support
exclusively to students from Washington Heights/Inwood who would not
otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending Columbia. Las year
18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based
scholarships from Columbia Collage & SEAS. HS students from WH/I may learn
more about CU and the Dyckman Institute Scholarship by contacting the
Undergraduate Admissions Office at 212-854-2522 or visiting
http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/.







****JOBS & VOCATIONAL TRAINING*** (4 items)*

*CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce
Development* Lots of affordable and convenient classes, many of which can
be taken individually or as part of a certificate program. Classes include
computer training (graphic design, code development, InDesign, social media
for business, etc.), certification courses for Personal Fitness Trainer,
Teacher Assistant, Security Guard; Healthcare Certification (CNA, CPR/AED,
ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Tech,
medical billing/coding specialist, Spanish for Medical Professionals);
Education & Language Arts (including SAT prep, ESL, GED and more);
enrichment programs; Saturday “College for Kids” offering both academic and
cultural enrichment, and much, much more! At 5030 Broadway, btw. W. 213th /
W. 214th Streets. Call 212-567-7132, email cunyintheheights at hostos.cuny.edu
or visit www.cunyintheheights.com for scheduling information.



*Youth Workforce Development Programs *through the Northern Manhattan
Improvement Corporation. NMIC’s programs are FREE opportunities for
advancing the educational and occupational skills of disengages young
adults.

·         *Young Adult Internship Program: *The Young Adult Internship
Program (YAIP) serves young adults aged 17-24 who are unemployed and not in
school. YAIP's goal is to prepare participants for the workforce through
job readiness training and a paid internship in an area of individual
interest. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 /
212-453-5394.

·         *YouthBuild: *YouthBuild is a program for Out-of-School youth
(ages 17-24) who do not have a High School Diploma or GED/HSE. Participants
will receive High School Equivalency Instruction, Construction Apprentice
Training, and Leadership Development. Job placement assistance will be
provided upon completion of the program. For more information, call
212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355. *Deadline 10/20 for classes beginning at the
end of October.*

·         *Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES): *The Youth Empowered To
Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC serves young
adults aged 16-21 who are not connected to school or work and need
assistance in upgrading their occupational skills. Participants receive
Construction Training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10 hr) and job placement assistance
upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5399 /
212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.



*School Crossing Guard applications available* at the 34th Precinct. $9.88
to start, $12.90/hour after 3 years of service. Health benefits (with 20+
hours worked per week.) No formal education but candidates must be able to
understand and be understood in English. Please call 212-927-0287 for more
information.



*Join New York’s Strongest!* The filing period for Sanitation Workers is
now open. Here’s your chance to help the Big Apple shine. Great pay and
benefits; great advancement opportunities. You must apply for a written
test. Submit an application on the Online Application System at
www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ManhattanCB4/1aee59a3e0/1a59e7aa43/45b6f66131>, or
stop by the Manhatta DCAS Computer-based Testing and Applications Centers
(Two Lafayette St., 17th fl.) Mon-Sat, 9am - 5pm. The exam will take place
in February 2015 (exact date TBA). The application fee is $47.00 and due at
the time an applicant files for the written test. Yes, you must be at least
17 1/2 years of age by the end of the application period to take this
examination. You must be at least 21 years old to be appointed as a
Sanitation worker. *Registration open through October 31st. *







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (14 items)*

*Do you or your family need health insurance?* In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At Nomaa Arts <https://www.facebook.com/nomaanyc>, 178 Bennett Ave. 3
rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. E*very Tuesday,
1pm - *6pm



*Awesome Asana Yoga in The Heights *with the "Localize Yoga" Project.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes with in the Drawing Room at Morris Jumel Mansion.
Bring a mat if you have one. $5 donation asked for class goes to support
the public park and historic landmark. Donation also gets students free
same-day access to the museum. Join/follow our growing Yoga Tribe for class
info/updates at facebook.com/awesomeasana. *Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm-2pm
for adults; Wednesdays, 8pm & Saturdays, 10:30am-11am for Family Yoga *at
Small Idea (570 W 159th St, 1st Floor).



*Ongoing Weekly Fitness, Health & Lifestyle Programs at Isabella:*

·         Fitness Gets Personal: Mondays, 11am – noon (Recreation Hall)

·         Tai Chi: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 10:45 am (525 Audubon Ave., Room
1412)

·         La Salud Mental y el Bienestar: Miércoles de 9:30 am – 10:45 am.
Únase a este grupo de apoyo para obtener la salud mental que usted
necesita. Se requiere un compromiso de 12 semanas. (525 Audubon Ave., 1er
Piso. Marketing Conference Room.) Es necesario inscribirse.

·         Walking Works Wonders: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8am –
9am (Rec. Hall)

·         Well-Seasoned: A City Harvest Cooking Class: Thursdays
(10/9-11/13), 9:30am – 11:30am. Well-Seasoned is a FREE cooking course for
low-income, older adults focused on basic nutrition, physical activity,
cooking and budgeting. Space is limited to 20 participants for the duration
of the 6 week course. Enrollment is a must. (525 Audubon Ave., Room 1412)

·         Mental Health and Wellness Group: Fridays (beginning 9/26),
9:30am – 10:45am. Join this support group as a continuation of the “How to
Control Your Life” series. Vonalis Pina will continue weekly discussions on
how to better manage daily stresses in a more intimate setting. A 12 week
commitment is required. Light breakfast will be provided. (525 Audubon
Avenue, 1st floor Marketing Conference Room.)

All classes at 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St., unless otherwise noted. For
more information and to register, call Marilyn Pacheco at 212-342-9224 – Se
habla Español

*Flu Shots *Protect yourself from the ‘flu. Cosponsored with The Visiting
Nurse Service (VNS) of New York, and all of our Uptown partners in
government. Flu shots will be provided to adults as well as to children 9
and over with parental consent. The supply of flu shots is limited and
appointments are recommended to guarantee your shot. FREE, but registration
very helpful: 212-544-0173 / eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Fort Washington Ave.. co-sponsored with Denny Farrell,
*Wednesday,
October 22nd, 10am – 1pm *and the Cornerstone Center (178 Bennett
Ave.), *Friday,
October 24th, 10am – 1pm.*



*Annual Fall Health Fair *HealthOutreach aims to connect and serve our
community and to provide a means of awareness as to the services that are
available to assist them in their daily lives. Come get free screenings:
flu shots; grip measurement; stroke, blood pressure, posture, and balance
screenings; pulse oximetry; sex education information; and much more!! Meet
local community resources. At the Allen Hospital, 5141 Broadway @ W. 220th
St. RSVP/info: 212-932-5844. *Monday/Tuesday, October 13th &14th, 9:30am -
2:30pm,*



*American Diabetes Association Lecture Series *At the Allen Hospital Thayer
Conference Room B 1CW-003, 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St. FREE and open to
all. Space is limited. Call HealthOutreach at 212-932-5844 to
register/reserve. Light refreshment will be served.

·         Why Checking Your Blood Glucose Is the Key, *Monday, October
20th, 1pm – 2pm.*

·         Risk Control for Heart Attack and Stroke, *Tuesday, October 21st,
1pm – 2pm.*

·         The Lowdown on Diabetes and Depression, *Wednesday, October 22nd,
2pm – 3pm.*

·         How to Limit the Damage Diabetes Can Do, *Tuesday, November 4th,
1pm – 2pm.*

·         More on How to Limit the Damage Diabetes Can Do, *Monday,
November 10th, 1pm – 2pm.*



*Easier-to-Access Services for Older Adults *The YM & YWHA of Washington
Heights and Inwood (WHIY) has collaborated with the Riverdale YM-YWHA, the
Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights and Inwood, and the Hebrew
Home at Riverdale to form a unique partnership called *The Hudson Community
Project: Safe at Home.* It combines our agencies’ resources, expands the
geographic scope of our services-and streamlines the way we provide them.
The result – older adults can receive a more comprehensive selection of
services aimed at helping you maintain your independence and make living at
home more comfortable and secure. Some of our services include: case
management, housing advocacy, kosher food pantry and meals, social adult
day care, in-home support, health maintenance, rehabilitation,
transportation. For more information, please contact Sarah Leiner, MSW at
212-569-6200 x 233.



*FREE Fitness for NYC Seniors *The CityParks Seniors Fitness welcomes all
New Yorkers ages 60 and over to participate in free tennis lessons, yoga
instruction, and fitness walking in parks across the city. Activities in
this eight-week fitness program take place twice a week. CityParks Seniors
Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community
activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better,
maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and
minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies
always benefit from physical activity. Visit
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/seniors-fitness/ or call
718-760-6999 for more information and to register.



*Cases of a respiratory illness known as Enterovirus D68 have been reported
*in a growing number of states, with infants, children and teenagers most
likely to become ill from the virus.

·         The virus can be found in an infected person’s saliva, nasal
mucus or sputum. It spreads from person to person when someone who is
infected coughs, sneezes or when someone touches a contaminated surface.

·         Enterovirus D68 can cause mild to severe respiratory illness.
Other symptoms may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, and muscle
and body aches.

·         People experiencing difficulty breathing should see their health
care provider.

·         Those with known respiratory illnesses such as asthma are
reminded to take their medications and seek care if they experience any
problems.



People can follow some simple steps to help prevent the spread of the
Enterovirus D68.

·         Wash your hands frequently. Use soap and water and wash
vigorously for at least 20 seconds. If you are in a public restroom, turn
off the faucet with a paper towel. Use another paper towel to dry your
hands and to open the door as you exit. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can
be used if soap and water are unavailable.

·         Always cough or sneeze into a tissue. Use the crook of your elbow
or upper arm if you don’t have one.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands to
prevent spreading germs.

·         Disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as phones, computers,
doorknobs, switches and toys.

·         Avoid contact and sharing utensils, cups and bottles with people
who are sick.

·         If you are sick, stay home from school or work to avoid spreading
the virus.



*Saturday Night Lights Weekend Professional Sports Training* and weekday
academic support for kids ages 11- 18. Drill & Play (Basketball) at George
Washington High School (549 Audubon Ave. at W. 192nd St.) Saturdays, 5pm –
7pm and 7pm – 9pm. & Manhattanville Community Center (530 W. 133rd St. btw
Amsterdam Ave/B’way). Fridays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. AllStarr Volleyball
at the PAL Armory (218 Ft. Washington Ave., enter on W. 169th St.),
Saturdays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. For information call 212.678.0647 or
visit www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.

*Take a Small Step Toward Living Healthier *Our popular free zumba, yoga,
cooking demos and health education are at a new location! Community League
of the Heights will be hosting classes out of its partner school, Community
Health Academy, located at 504 W. 158th Street.

Check out the full schedule at the new location, learn more about the great
activities and sign up today!

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Community League of the
Heights, Inwood Community Services, Inc. and EmblemHealth are pleased bring
you twelve weeks of classes to help you stay healthy, get well and live
better.

·         Zumba: Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 9th / 11th,
6:15pm-7:15pm

·         Yoga: Mondays & Wednesdays through December 8th / 10th, 6:15pm -
7:15 pm

·         Cooking Classes: Fridays through November 14th, 6pm – 8pm

To sign-up visit http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/ or call 1-877-444-3674 for
a full schedule of classes.



*October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month. **According to national data,
70% of teenagers have tried alcohol by aged 18. Here in Washington Heights,
Inwood & Marble Hill, according to a recent study of youth drinking habits
and attitudes by the UNIDOS Coalition, 40% of our 12th graders had consumed
alcohol within the past 30 days. To learn more about alcohol and substance
abuse in young people – both its effects and prevention – visit the
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration at *
http://www.samhsa.gov/ or the New York State Office of Alcoholism &
Substance Abuse Services at www.oasas.ny.gov.



*The Cornerstone Chorale is Now Auditioning Choral Singers of All Voice
Types *Cornerstone Chorale is a community chorus in the Washington
Heights/Inwood neighborhood. The chorus rehearses on Monday nights in
season and performs several concerts annually. New members welcome! For
more information or to arrange for an audition, please call Richard Stout,
Musical Director, 212-795-5738. For more information, visit
www.cornerstonechoralenyc.org.



*No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening *The American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s
(AICF) mobile provides mammograms and clinical breast exams to uninsured
and medically underserved New York City women over the age of 40 who have
not had a mammogram in the past year. Services are at no cost to patients:
no co-pays required and deductibles are waived; uninsured patients welcome.
Coming soon to the office of NYC Councilmember Mark Levine: 500 W. 141st
St. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives! *Friday, October 24th,
10am – 12:30pm. *To schedule an appointment please call 877-628-9090.







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (6 items)*

*Manhattan Family Justice Center Domestic Violence Awareness Month Drive*
Donate non-perishable foods, new & gently used clothing, toys, strollers,
car seats, baby formula, diapers, new & gently used  multilingual books.
All donations go to people in need. Drop off donations @ 80 Centre St. 5th
floor Civil side reception area of the DANY Special  Victims Bureau, DANY
Northern Manhattan Office (163 W. 125th St.) or 5030 Broadway in the main
lobby or the 6th floor employee lunch room. *Now through October 31st. *



*Apply now to be a TEP READING BUDDY, a new after-school program designed
for TEP 5th graders. *Reading Buddies are matched with a 5th grade student,
and read together from 4pm-5pm, two afternoons each week at TEP. *Washington
Heights community members are strongly encouraged to apply!! *Reading
Buddies are paid $15/hour. (W*e also accept volunteers!*). We are looking
to recruit strong and enthusiastic readers who can commit 2 days/week for
the entire school year. (English fluency is required). Click here for the
online application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cMFEF_m9EDImD5shfS5e3l-RCcRY-uM8uBdlk41Djpc/viewform.
For more information, contact David Weinreb: 646-254-6451 /
david.weinreb at tepcharter.org.



*Immigrant Women Business Survey through the Women’s Chamber of Commerce *I
believe you must be very busy with your business but would you spare only
15-20 minutes of your time to participate in a survey targeting immigrant
women business owners in New York City? In return, you can win a dinner for
two worth $100 at Pera Midtown (http://peranyc.com
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018va0xWAWE3l2TuHAHmQDpqA0CgpgAwksanAcS8saNkDzYNa_ltKh5LYne8s1D5v8ReLNmb8aTfDJDSqFdtPdKT4cPiaGrr1v6xtHMXKujEnG7iYai4KXtudcf91Y9XkvR6hIFELKvJ1zyeRxMk4_4mz7LJfwafrJPLTgTpDuO7w=&c=wK8i10YwGq7E0Qr4DDcl3qkSd4QjllLnnz_AkOY5uyxmd5ertYUtHw==&ch=rTMcUJMzpq_6Jn7Y0Jh-ULyvCaWxPzQCxHOZJ3zzZaW91BXHNQuw0A==>)
(5 out of 100 participants with a completed survey will win this gift
through lottery). I will also be happy to share the results of my survey
with you at NY Women's Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to contribute
to your community, you can take the survey at the following link (
https://rutgers.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OFyN0ozIBm1ya9
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018va0xWAWE3l2TuHAHmQDpqA0CgpgAwksanAcS8saNkDzYNa_ltKh5IctkKc3NGVKO312cVpLwreIhnWKTuFJU6pVvMWnuGQvDbOrYFttqxVfGVS8Pl3PSbTkD0MXHwMftcYxlaxbbvY-K_UViCYsKGR58Qr_wiCjllD2Kp25_M58V66dIaoU8Nfcc1fwDNboAizJbdWbn3rK32O6JeoNsBv6JYQfRQ-w&c=wK8i10YwGq7E0Qr4DDcl3qkSd4QjllLnnz_AkOY5uyxmd5ertYUtHw==&ch=rTMcUJMzpq_6Jn7Y0Jh-ULyvCaWxPzQCxHOZJ3zzZaW91BXHNQuw0A==>)
until October 15th. You can start the survey now and go back to your
answers at any time until this date. Your participation is very important
and valuable, and we really appreciate your help and time.



*A Gentle Reminder from the SONOS Orchestra *Imagine the beloved music and
story of The Nutcracker transformed to Washington Heights, where the music
is traditional Tchaikovsky, but the dance on stage is performed by 12 hip
hop dancers. 31 members of the SONOS Chamber Orchestra will be performing
in the orchestra pit, while a live DJ and an electric violinist perform
live onstage. Thanks to the generosity of 18 funders now, we are up to
$2,115 in our Indiegogo campaign for A few people have asked me about the
Hip Hop aspect.  SONOS will be performing the complete Tchaikovsky
classical music score in a reduced orchestration for 31 orchestra
musicians. There will also be a DJ and an electronic violinist who perform
periodically during the show, mostly during scene changes. Decadance
Theater Company specializes in performing hip hop dance to Classical music!
But we can only make this happen with your support! *Not someone else's ---
yours!* Thanks in advance for donations of any size:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/give-hip-hop-nutcracker-life-with-a-live-orchestra
.



*The Consortium of NY Geriatric Education Centers’ survey is still
open! *Please
take a moment to tell us about your training and education needs. Click on
this survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/geriatrics_training
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PeqkE_lfeK0Q6KYI50tA7JdIQzMAf14rDSUJiKqQ-viIEaWRPNpd99Pc7JhgN4RMcoGmDkCjtRdFVuZyJsoEwP0yTlkuBoGE9HvFyomNqf8rd-gRUklzNemcmejv_h10St_uY5kGCXQhy1eSEbvx7OdKIi2lGCWbGnZfxyy3RefXZ4xwG397iW1arbGYmkbd5OdTmy7_pTe_p8rmaZzXDQ==&c=W8gsxdrkf3-zEIHnw0lPrUDPwOI1DQdZ1rR4ruwOfgHem1ijtuD0LA==&ch=VPmXbklK6kFoG1sXQ3lcjD2Hdw24DZDB_jKCyYuk-Ed2rKJRWm-DXQ==>.
You may have experienced a glitch that impeded completion of the survey.
This problem was corrected. *If you* *started the* *survey previously but
couldn't complete it, you now can.*



*The RING needs you! **Starting Saturday, October 18th, from 2-5 pm, Alison
will lead volunteers in clearing a pretty big section of an invasive weed
that's strangling everything in sight. This involves digging and sifting of
soil mainly. Once that is done, we can arrange some decorative rocks and
introduce new plants. This will go on for 4 weeks. No need to reserve a
spot; just come and we will get you started. We also need to test our hoses
to see which ones need replacing. And, Fall always involves raking of
leaves. We have rakes and reusable bags. It will be good to put as many as
we can into available leaf storage and compost space.... soooo... the left
compost bin needs sifting NOW!  Sifting is easy. Come by when we have a
volunteer day and we'll show you how. For more information, email *
mclarke at hunter.cuny.edu.







****TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION *** (6 items)*

*Night Time Highway Lane Closure on the Major Deegan Expressway (Right
lane, southbound) *due to Installation of containment system on the High
Bridge. Flaggers will be posted near the High Bridge work site [approaching
section between exits 7 and 9 of Major Deegan Expressway, southbound]. Be
prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes. Emergency vehicle
access will be maintained at all times. If you have any questions, please
contact the Community Construction Liaison, Marlyn Nuñez, at (718) 588-2564
or e-mail highbridgeccl at gmail.com. During non-construction hours, please
contact the New York City Government Services and Information Hotline at
311. *Beginning on/or about Monday, October 6th through Saturday, October
11th, from 10pm - 5am,* weather and field conditions permitting,



*DDC Begins Reconstruction of Plaza de las Americas *Please be advised that
on Thursday, October 2 2014, The New York City Department of Design and
Construction (NYCDDC) will begin a capital re-construction project of Plaza
De Las Americas, weather and field conditions permitting. The purpose of
this project is to fully reconstruct the plaza with amenities including,
lighting, benches, tree plantings, decorative paving, drinking fountain,
automatic public toilet, and public art work element. Work will also
include installation of water mains and service connections; installation
of catch basins; curbs and sidewalks; street lighting, traffic signal work
and roadway resurfacing. Work will be performed on W. 175th Street between
St. Nicholas Ave. and Broadway, with new Plaza construction: W. 175th St.
between Broadway & Wadsworth Ave. DDC is committed to maintaining a work
site that is safe and clean. However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are
common elements of construction and we ask for your patience during the
project. In order to facilitate the construction, there may be limited
street access on certain blocks. However, deliveries to
commercial/residential properties and emergency vehicle access will be
allowed. Please contact the Community Construction Liaison to coordinate.
Allowable work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm and
Saturdays 8:00am to 4:00pm. However, no Saturday(s) work is anticipated at
this time. Advanced notification will be given if construction is necessary
on Saturday(s). Please email Ms. Laura Rivera (plzdelasamericasccl at gmail.com)
for further information. During non-construction hours, please call 311 and
mention Project ID# HWPLZ009M.

*DoT Announces Phase I of the Washington Heights Bicycle Network* This
phase will run north on Amsterdam Avenue from W. 162nd Street to Ft. George
Avenue and down Ft. George Hill. In some areas the markings will involve
the removal of one travel lane in each direction and installation of left
turn bays where feasible. We are also installing bike lanes on W. 177th &
W. 180th Streets. We hope to begin the work very soon. The plan was
presented to Community Board 12 in April and the Board passed a resolution
of support. A copy of the presentation can be found online here:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bike-projects.shtml under
“Washington Heights Bicycle Network, Phase I”.



*Lane Closure on University Heights Bridge over the Harlem River: *Starting
on Friday night, October 10, the NYC Department of Transportation Division
of Bridges will clean the operating mechanism of the University Heights
Bridge. This will involve closing one lane of the bridge at a time between
12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning One lane in each direction will
remain open to traffic at all times. Note: this work is weather dependent
and may be rescheduled to another night, if necessary.



*W. 215th Street Step-street Construction Schedule *The following is an
anticipated work schedule for the upcoming week: formwork for stairs and
landing area by Park Terrace East; pouring stairs and landing area; build
Manhole #4. Note: due to unforeseen field and weather conditions, it may
become necessary to change some scheduled work operations and dates. Please
note, parking will continue to be restricted in the work area. For further
information, call Tanya Pazmino, the Community Construction Liaison at
646-649-2915 or email 215ssccl at gmail.com. *Week of October 13th – 18th,
7am-5pm weekedays; 8am-4pm weekends (Saturdays only).*



*1-Train Service Suspension North of 137th Street *There will be no 1-train
service in either direction between 137th Street & 242nd St./Van Cortlandt
Park, *beginning 11:30pm Saturday, October 11**th through 5am Monday,
October 13th.* A & C trains, M3 bus and free shuttle buses provide
alternate service.







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (4 items)*

*Pinnacle* *Settlement Legal Help Project - Extension of Filing Deadline *T
he Pinnacle Settlement Legal Help Project is jointly run by The Legal Aid
Society and Legal Services NYC. As part of the settlement of a class action
lawsuit against the landlord PinnacleGroup for the rent overcharge and
harassment of over 31,000 tenants citywide, our agencies are offering free
legal services to current and former Pinnacle tenants regardless of income
to help them submit and prosecute damages claims against Pinnacle as well
as insure compliance with new rules designed to protect the Pinnacle tenants.
The *deadline to file claims* has been *extended* from October 27th to
*December
31, 2014*. If you have any questions, please call our office, 212-544-0173,
or 888-736-8115 for further assistance.



*Heat Season began October 1st *The NYC Housing Maintenance Code and State
Multiple Dwelling Law requires building owners to provide heat and hot
water to all tenants. Building owners are required to provide hot water 365
days per year at a constant minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Between October 1st and May 31st, a period designated as "Heat Season,"
building owners are also required to provide tenants with heat under the
following conditions:

·    Between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, if the outside temperature
falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least
68 degrees Fahrenheit; and,

·    Between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, if the temperature outside
falls below 40 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at least
55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tenants who are cold in their apartments should first attempt to notify the
building owner, managing agent or superintendent. If heat is not restored,
the tenant should call NYC311 Customer Contact Center (311 can be accessed
outside of New York City by dialing (212) NEW YORK) or using
http://www1.nyc.gov/311/. The Center is open 24-hours a day, seven-days a
week. (You may also file a complaint online for heat and hot water
conditions.)



*Venus/Adonis Festival 2015 now accepting submissions! (NY & NJ only,
please.) *The Venus/Adonis Festival is a playwright’s contest designed to
offer writers a chance to direct their own shows, helping them to develop a
sense of casting, staging, use of lights and direction. With Venus/Adonis,
it is our intention to give writers a chance to create their vision from
the first stroke of their pen to the last scene of their play. All genres
of shows are welcome. Submissions must be between 30 and 90 minutes long.
If your show has already had a run in theaters or other festivals, you can
still participate, but only with a completely new cast and crew. Venus/Adonis
is not only a festival; it’s a competition as well for Best Play ($2,500
prize); Best Actor,  Actress & Director ($500 each); and Best Original Play
($200). There is NO submission fee; if selected, a modest participation fee
covers a five-hour tech rehearsal; access to a professional lighting and
sound system, and props; free box office management; storage for your props
and set pieces; use of a piano; and much more! Plays are considered on a
first-come/first-served basis, so the earlier you submit, the better are
your chances of being invited to participate. For more information, visit
http://venusnytheaterfestival.com/. *Deadline is* *December 24th, *though
submissions may close earlier if we reach the maximum number of plays our
festival can hold.



*Beware of the Latest ConEd Scam! *Some Con Edison customers have been
receiving phone calls from an ‘impostor’ claiming to be from Con Edison’s
Disconnection Team and asking for money to prevent their services from
being disconnected. Con Edison does not have a “Disconnection Team”,
“Service & Repair”, “Relay Service”, “Special Needs Department,” “Financial
Care,” or “Credit Service” department. Should you or your neighbor(s)
receive such a call, do NOT provide any caller claiming to be from Con
Edison’s Disconnection team with any account information!







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

Summer is over, and now we need to raise public awareness of the LG vs
Palisades issue. I cannot overestimate the importance of the pressure that
is being exerted on LG to do the right thing! We are having an impact!  Ft.
Tryon Park Trust is generously allowing us to use their table and we will
provide flyers. Below are dates and hours that we need volunteers. Erica
Ilton is coordinating this effort; please RSVP to her directly:
*erica at ericailton.com* <erica at ericailton.com>

·         Saturday October 18th, 11:30am - 3:30pm for the Harvest Festival
in Fort Tryon Park. About 1000 adults come out for this with their kids.
The Fort Tryon Park Trust has a table at the park entrance to direct
Cloisters Visitors to the Cloisters and Harvest Festival folks to the Cafe
Lawn

·         Sunday November 16th, noon - 3pm for the Battle of Fort
Washington commemorative event on Fort Tryon Park's Cafe Lawn. Attended by
500+ adults.



And please: help spread the word about LG's development and its threat to
the historical and landmarked Palisades. Keep this in mind when you make
consumer choices regarding cell phones, TVs and other household
appliances. *SIGN
the petition on our website: *www.protectthepalisades.org. There are
already more than 6,000 signatures; let yours be one of them! And if you
haven’t already done so, 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>
.







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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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