[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <10/15/14 edition / 111 (!) items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, October 15th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*This week’s edition is particularly full! 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 next Wednesday & Friday, Turn of the Screw at the
Morris-Jumel Mansion beginning Thursday, Memorial March / Mass for Officers
Buczek & Hoban on Friday morning, and many other events. There are also
grant opportunities for beautifying your block, and lots of news tidbits in
the “general info” section, many terrific Halloween events, and more.
Scroll down 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:*

·            *Tomorrow (Thursday) & Friday (11 items)*

·            *This weekend (19 items)*

·            *Next week (15 items)*

·            *Next weekend (4 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (13 items)*

·            *Educational opportunities (5 items)*

·            *Jobs & vocational training (5 items)*

·            *Health, recreation & fitness (13 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (9 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *Transit & transportation (3 items)*

·            *Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (5 items)*

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

·            *LG / Palisades update (4 items)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****TOMORROW (THURSDAY) & FRIDAY*** (11 items)*

*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. And check out this blurb from the NY
Daily News: http://nydn.us/1CeLFAb (“New Washington Heights photo show
captures everyday life uptown
The 30 photographers featured in the show snapped black and white photos in
the upper Manhattan neighborhoods of Marble Hill, Washington Heights,
Inwood, Hamilton Heights, Central Harlem and El Barrio. Curators expect the
shots to spark a dialogue about gentrification.”) 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. *



*Learn How to Read Labels for a Healthier You! *Come to a free health
education workshop on the importance of reading food labels and picking the
right foods for you. Knowing how to choose the right bread, cereal or ice
cream can make a huge difference in your waist size. This class will cover
basic information on reading food labels, calculating your carbohydrates,
understanding the glycemic index of foods and choosing fun foods that are
healthy for you too! For this cycle of classes at Community Health Academy,
please take note that we will not be accepting online or phone
registration. In order to register for classes, you must arrive early to
504 W. 158th Street, and we can check you in from there. Class attendance
is first come first serve. 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. For the full schedule, visit
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/?utm_source=Washington%20Heights&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Cycle%201&utm_campaign=Live%20Healthy%20
or call 877-444-3674. *Thursday, October 16th at 7:30pm.*



*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 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.*



*Teens Take the Met *The Metropolitan Museum of Art will burst with energy
and excitement as teenagers from New York City’s boroughs and beyond take
over the Museum. More than 40 cultural organizations have teamed up for
Teens Take the Met, a dynamic evening of art making, music, performance,
gallery activities, films, a dance party, and more. The evening of art and
culture is free for all teens (age 13 or older) with a middle- or
high-school ID. Featuring a wide range of interactive experiences, the
museum-wide event will give teens a taste of programs that take place
across the city and at cultural organizations large and small.
Participatory projects—3D printing workshops, screen printing, live
performances, opinionated teen-led gallery talks, digital music-making,
playwriting workshops, dance classes, teen-made films, and more—have been
designed by more than 40 cultural and youth organizations, along with the
Met’s own teen advisors. Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum’s unique and
diverse collections of art, and taking place throughout the building, these
activities will transform the Museum for the evening. (The list of
collaborating organizations is attached.) Sign language interpretation,
assistive listening devices, sighted guides, large print and braille
information, and a designated quiet space will be available.



Teens will enter the Museum and pick up their special-event bracelets at
the 81st Street & Fifth Avenue entrance. The bracelets will grant youth
access to teen-only activities throughout the building. All Teens Take the
Met participants will receive a gift, with an extra prize for the first 100
teens. DJ Kakez, herself a teenager, will rock the crowd with music. The
event will unfold throughout the galleries, and into a teen-only dance
party in the Uris Center for Education, where there will be live
projections of event-specific Instagram and Twitter feeds. In addition,
there will be free snacks and a photo booth elsewhere in the Museum. *Friday,
October 17, 5pm – 8pm.*



*Bread & Yoga Open House Weekend *There is also a schedule of almost a
dozen FREE classes all weekend; including Tai Chi in Inwood Hill Park at *noon
on Saturday.* Visit
http://www.breadandyoga.com/newsite/blog/open-house-weekend-5-year-anniversary-celebration/
for a complete schedule. Classes are pay-what-you-wish donation; all
proceeds are tax-deductible and go to help fund our tween & teen
scholarships for arts and cooking classes. *Friday – Sunday, October 17th –
19th.*



*Photovoice Gallery 2014 *The UNIDOS Coalition is proud to host Photovoice
Gallery 2014 in honor of Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Photovoice is a
participatory action research method by which people can identify,
represent and enhance their community through specific photographic
technique. By using photography as a data collection tool, images become
the universal language, expressing an individual’s and/or community’s
reality or experience while minimizing language and cultural barriers. The
UNIDOS Coalition presents Photovoice Gallery 2014 as a compilation of
photography, sppken word, music and other media. The Gallery is being
presented to showcase positives and negatives of substances within the
Washington Heights & Inwood communities as well as to work in partnership
with the campaign to remove alcohol advertising from our transit system:
#alcadfreeMTA. Show your support and register today for your FREE ticket by
visiting:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/photovoice-gallery-2014-tickets-13287825243?aff=es2&rank=1.
Dress to impress and be ready to enjoy live performance as well as amazing
food. At the Alianza Triangle Building, 530 W. 166th St. at St. Nicholas
Ave. *Friday, October 17th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (19 items)*

*SATURDAY (14 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.*



*Flea Market at the RING **(rescheduled from last weekend due to rain.)
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 begonias to sell.* *For more information, contact
Nancy: 212-567-1971 or visit *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 18th**,
9**am - 4pm. *



*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. *



*Free **Saturday* *Art Classes for Kids *This Fall, Creative Arts Workshops,
“Saturday Artworks,” will be at Inwood Library inviting students to travel
back in time and explore the art, literature, music and social impact of
the Harlem Renaissance. Students will examine works from the time and use
them as inspiration for their own work, learning techniques such as
painting, sculpting, etching, collage and more. To sign up your child,
please call Inwood Library at 212-942-2445. Or notify us via Facebook!
You'll find us under Inwood Library. *For ages 7-11*. *Saturdays, **October
18th through December 6th, 10am – noon. *(No classes 11/8 & 11/29)*.*



*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.*



*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.*



*Bread & Yoga Open House Weekend *There is also a schedule of almost a
dozen FREE classes all weekend; including Tai Chi in Inwood Hill Park at *noon
on Saturday.* Visit
http://www.breadandyoga.com/newsite/blog/open-house-weekend-5-year-anniversary-celebration/
for a complete schedule. Classes are pay-what-you-wish donation; all
proceeds are tax-deductible and go to help fund our tween & teen
scholarships for arts and cooking classes. *Friday – Sunday, October 17th –
19th.*



*NYPD's 2014 Community Career Day *Meet police officers from various
specialized units, including the Detective Bureau, Organized Crime Control,
Counterterrorism, School Safety, Budget & Finance, Traffic Enforcement,
911, Crime Scene Unit, and more. Activities include demonstrations from
specialized units, rock climbing, promotional items, face painting, and
more. For more information, call 212-RECRUIT (732-7848) or visit
www.NYPDrecruit.com <http://www.nypdrecruit.com/>. At Poe Park, Grand
Concourse & E. 192nd St. in the Bronx. *Saturday, October 18th, noon – 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.*



*Celebrate Bread & Yoga’s 5th Anniversary Party *We’re celebrating 5
fantastic years in Inwood with a party for the whole community. Invite your
friends and come out to enjoy a special performances, art pieces, a photo
booth and more! *Saturday, October 18th, 6:30pm – 9:30pm. *





*SUNDAY (5 items)*

*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. *Sunday, October 19th,
10am-3pm.*



*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. *(Note: the LEGO model will be on view through
November 30th.)



*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.*



*William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet presented by the Pied Piper
Children’s Theatre *See description above. *Sundays, October 19th & 26th at
4pm.*







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

*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.*



*Leon Klinghoffer & the Achille Lauro *The Jewish Community Relations
Council of New York is deeply disturbed by The Metropolitan Opera's
decision to move forward with the production of "The Death of Klinghoffer."
On the night of the opening of this opera, we hope you will join us as we
screen a film which accurately portrays Leon Klinghoffer's murder. The
made-for-TV film, “Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair,” stars Burt
Lancaster and Eva Marie Saint as Leon & Marilyn Klinghoffer. Originally
scripted as a mini-series, Voyage of Terror debuted as a full-length
feature film in April 1990. The film, which was recorded on the Achille
Lauro itself, aired in the United States, Germany, Italy and France.
Congressman Jerry Nadler will provide opening remarks. At the JCC in
Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave (btw. 75th & 76th Streets). Free admission,
but RSVP is required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cPU3-Ju8KcyNTNlgvgAhtklgD-X5-4Lak4e2PMKDNqQ/viewform.
*Monday, October 20th at 7:30pm.*



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



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



*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,* *10/21 @ 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.



*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, 505 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. *



*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:
*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.



*Precinct Community Council Meetings *The 33rd Precinct Community Council
will meet at the Precinct, 2207 Amsterdam Ave.; 30th Pct will meet at 3333
Broadway. *Wednesday, October 22nd at 7**pm.*



*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 *
*6pm.*



*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
Councilmember’s office at 212-928-6814. *Friday, October 24th.*



*Dominican Women's Development Center, "Celebrating Our Children" 2*6th
Anniversary fundraiser. Honorees include NYC Council Speaker Melissa
Mark-Viverito, and DWDC Fiscal Officer Niurka Rodriguez as Employee of the
Year. At Maestro's Caterers, 1703 Bronxdale Ave., Bronx. But your ticket
today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exclusive-invitation-to-our-26th-anniversary-gala-celebrating-our-children-tickets-13192566321
or call Giselle Alba, Gala Coordinator, 212-740-4335, for more
information. *Friday,
October 24th, 6pm-7pm networking reception; 7pm dinner.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (4 items)*

*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 and St. Nicholas Ave. 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 26th at 10am.*



*“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.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (13 items)*

*Domestic Violence Awareness Walk & Speak-out *Shine the light in Harlem.
Everyone walks to the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Plaza, at W. 125th
St. & AC Powell Blvd. Pick a starting point: 125th St. & St. Nicholas Ave;
135th St. & Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave.; 125th St. & Fifth Ave.; 116th St. &
Frederick Douglas Blvd./8th Ave. Walk begins at 5:30pm (rain or shine);
purple lights @ 6pm; Speak-Out @ 6:15pm. For more information, call
646-442-3100 or visit shinethelightharlem at ls-nyc.org. *Monday, October 27th*
.



*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. *Through October 31st.*



*“OUT IN THE UNION: A Labor History of Queer America”* This event is not in
the neighborhood, but it’s an important book by someone in the
neighborhood. In “Out in the Union,” Dr. Miriam Frank, a Master Teacher of
Humanities at New York University, tells the continuous story of queer
American workers from the mid-1960s through 2013. This book chronicles the
evolution of labor politics with queer activism and identity formation,
showing how unions began affirming the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender workers in the 1970s and 1980. The evening will include
excerpts read from the book, discussion of new developments in labor/gay
politics, copies of “Out in the Union” for purchase at a discount, light
refreshments, and lots of interesting people. RSVP via email to
desma.holcomb at gmail.com. At the NYU BOOKSTORE in the West Village, 726
Broadway. *Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm - 7:30pm.*



*34th Precinct Community Council Meeting *At the Columbia University
Campbell Sports Complex (505 W. 218th St., between Broadway & Park Terrace
East). For more information, call 212-927-0287 or email
pct034ca at nypd.org. *Wednesday,
October 29th at 7pm.*



*Shermam Creek “Shriek Park” *NYRP is currently partnering with the Parks
Department, RowNY, Scribble Arts, and Word Up to host “Fall Fest as Sherman
*Shriek*Park”. The event is free and fun for all ages, with activities –
hiked, arts & crafts, edible popcorn creations, pumpkin seed tasting, fun
take-aways and more, followed by a screening of the movie “Hocus Pocus.”
For more information, visit www.nyrp.org/calendar. At Swindler Cove in
Sherman Creek Park (at the intersection of Dyckmen St., 10th Ave., and the
Harlem River Drive, just south of PS5). For more information, contact Casey
Peterson: 212-333-2552 / cpeterson at nyrp.org. *Thursday, October 30th,
2:30pm – 5pm; movie at 6:15pm. *



*“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.*



*Start out your Halloween riding on our spooky carousel for free! *We’re
planning a small, open-to-the-public Halloween party around our “Totally
Kid” carousel (designed by schoolchildren). Come dressed as your favorite
character and ride on one of our favorite “animals!” Free treats! Games!
Goody bags! Best costume prizes! For children 3 to 12. (We realize it’s a
school day, but this event is open to young families, and homeschoolers as
well.) Music by DJ Alexi B. No reservations needed, unless you’d like to
send a class of young ‘uns, then you need to call or email Pat Vitucci
(212-694-3656 / patricia.vitucci at parks.ny.gov). At Riverbank State Park, W.
145th Street at Riverside Drive. *Friday**, October** 31st, 10am – noon.*



*The Halloween Hang with Gary Lucas* returns to the Palace with the world
premiere of his new solo guitar score for the original "Frankenstein." Last
year Gary wowed the Palace audience with his score for the Spanish
“Dracula.” During the audience Q&A that followed a guest asked if he would
consider creating a musical soundtrack for the 1931 "Frankenstein" starring
Boris Karloff and directed by James Whale. Gary spent the last year
perfecting his new vision and will debut it live at the Palace. Before the
movie there will be a costume parade across the stage and other Halloween
shenanigans. For more information and tickets please visit:
http://unitedpalace.org/events/525-gary-lucas-performs-the-world-premiere-of-his-new-score-for-frankenstein.
$10 online/$15 at the box office (opens at 5pm); $5 for children under 12. For
more information, email mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700
x41. *Friday,
October 31st: doors open at 6:30; costume parade at 7pm; m**ovie at
**8pm; **Q&A
with Gary follows at 9:20. *



*Parent Conference: Road Map to College *Sponsored by the Columbia
University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Open to parents, guardians and
community members. FREE! Register online at
www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014ParentConference. In the Hammer Health Science
Center, 701 W. 168th St. @ Haven Ave., Room 401. For more information, call
212-305-4157 or email oda-ps at columbia.edu. *Saturday, November 1st, 8:30am
– 2pm.*



*MASQUERADE: Night of the Living Composers & Dead Poet Society *As a thank
you to our gracious host, Pied Piper Children’s Theatre invites you a
fundraiser to benefit the Holy Trinity Church. Featuring live performances
of new works by New York composers, dramatic poetry readings of works by
Edgar Allan Poe, and an illuminating tale of the historical roots of All
Hallow’s Eve given by The Reverend Rebecca Barnes. The evening will also
include a silent auction featuring some pretty terrific items. All profits
will go to benefit the general operating budget of Holy Trinity Church,
which generously supports and encourages our artistic communities here in
Inwood. In the Church’s theatre space, 20 Cumming Street (between Broadway
& Seaman Ave.) Ticket info coming soon. *Saturday, November 1st, beginning
at 6pm (auction), 7pm (entertainment)*



*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*** (5 items)*

*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.
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*Questions?
Please email *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)
for more information and our Fall schedule, or contact Kelly at:
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/.



*2015 High School Internship – Manhattan DA’s Office *The NY County
District Attorney’s High School internship program is a rigorous six-week
internship that provides students with an insider’s view of the criminal
justice system and law enforcement. Every intern is assigned to a unit
within the office and helps Assistant District Attorneys and other staff
members with their work. Interns also attend presentations and trips and
prepare for a mock trial competition. Open to Manhattan residents only;
must be a rising junior or senior (i.e., currently a sophomore or junior);
must commit to attend entirety of program from July 6, 2015 – August 14,
2015, Monday-Friday, 9am – 4:30pm. Email completed application to
HSIP at dany.nyc.gov: include completed form, proof of address, current
resume, essay of 500 words or less, and a letter of recommendation for
school. For more information call Denise Liriano (212-335-3055) or Jennifer
Cariño (212-335-9064). *Applications due Friday March 27th.*







****JOBS & VOCATIONAL TRAINING*** (5 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. *



*NYPD's 2014 Community Career Day *Meet police officers from various
specialized units, including the Detective Bureau, Organized Crime Control,
Counterterrorism, School Safety, Budget & Finance, Traffic Enforcement,
911, Crime Scene Unit, and more. Activities include demonstrations from
specialized units, rock climbing, promotional items, face painting, and
more. For more information, call 212-RECRUIT (732-7848) or visit
www.NYPDrecruit.com <http://www.nypdrecruit.com/>. At Poe Park, Grand
Concourse & E. 192nd St. in the Bronx. *Saturday, October 18th, noon – 4pm.*







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (13 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.*



*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.



*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.



*Substance Abuse Prevention Month: What is Hookah?* A hookah is a water
pipe used to pass charcoal heated air through a tobacco mixture and
ultimately through a water-filled chamber. The charcoal or burning embers
are places on top of a perforated aluminum foil and the tobacco mixture
placed below. The user inhales the water-filtered smoke through a tube and
mouthpiece. Hookah use carries many of the same health risks as cigarette
smoking. Hookah smoking appears to be associated with lung cancer,
respiratory disease and low birthweight in babies. Chanes measured in the
amount of air moved in and out of the lungs when smokers breathe suggest
that igarette smoking and hookah smoking have similar effects on a person’s
breathing. The combination of charcoal and tobacco is unique to hookah
smaling and the charcoal has its own set of healtheffects in addition to
the health effects associated with tobacco use. {Info provided by the
UNIDOS Coalition; for more information, Coalition Coordinator, email Hannah
Tejeda, at hannaht at inwoodcs.org or Steering Chair, Denise Hykes, at
denise.hykes at gmail.com.







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (9 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 this weekend, 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.



*13th Annual Harvest Festival *This year marks the 13th Annual Harvest
Festival. Originally held in Bennett Park, it's been held in Ft. Tryon Park
at the Cafe Lawn for the past several years. This event is a huge family
festival, with games, live music, pie contest, scarecrow contest. We are
now reaching out to the community to help with cleanup starting at 4pm.
Many of the event volunteers will have been working from 8am or even
earlier, so it's great to have fresh hands at 4 to help with the cleanup.
Definitely stop by earlier if you like, this is a free community event.
Please also bring a donation of canned goods to benefit Fresh Youth
Initiative's Helping Hands Food Pantry, a youth-run food pantry serving
home-bound seniors and working poor. *Saturday, October 18th **(Cleanup
needed 4pm-5pm); *event runs 1pm – 4pm. Rain date: Sunday, October
19th. Contact
Sarah Louise Lilley (sarahlouiselilley at gmail.com) to sign up.



*9th Annual Halloween Parade *Another homegrown community event that has
grown out of its Bennett Park roots and now starts at W. 187th St. &
Cabrini Blvd. and parades into Ft. Tryon's Linden Terrace. We need many
more volunteers this year on the Park Department's request. If you can
volunteer this year, we definitely need crowd control from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at
W. 187th & Ft. Washington Ave., and at W. 190th and Ft. Washington
Ave. *Friday,
October 31st from 5:30pm **-  8-ish. .* Please email Helena Rincon at
hrincon at ftml.net if you can help.



*The Nagle Ave. “Y” Needs Volunteers! *The Y believes that everyone has
something to contribute to the agency. There are growing opportunities for
volunteers to be involved in the multitude of dynamic programs and services
available to the community. why not consider becoming a volunteer? It's a
rewarding way to share your skills and interests with others. Currently, we
have positions available for lobby greeters and nursery assistants. Please
email Zoe Becker (zbecker at ywashhts.org) or Kamali Wrappah (
kwrappah at ywashhts.org) in the Volunteer Department, or call 212-569-6200
x234 for more information about these positions or to discuss any other
interests you may have. There’s a place for you at the Y.







****TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION *** (3 items)*

*DDC Reconstruction Work in 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”.



*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).*







****LOANS, GRANTS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (5 items)*

*WHIDC Offers Free Legal Services to its Micro-business Clients *The
Washington Heights & Inwood Development Corporation (WHIDC), a local
not-for-profit organization serving the economic development needs of Upper
Manhattan since 1978, announces a new partnership with Volunteers of Legal
Services and the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
to provide *pro bono* legal services to WHIDC's micro-business clients in
Manhattan north of 96th Street and in the western Bronx. These free
services will include reviews of commercial leases, assistance with
business incorporations and partnerships, trademark, intellectual property,
and other legal issues related to small businesses. These legal services
augment WHIDC’s existing roster of business development activities,
including one-on-one technical assistance, classroom training and direct
business loans in amounts of up to $50,000. Those interested in the
services WHIDC provides may call 212-795-1600 and ask to speak to one of
our business counselors or send an e-mail request to WHIDC at aol.com.



*Citizens Committee for NYC’s Neighborhood Grants *award micro-grants of up
to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school
improvement projects throughout the city. They prioritize groups based in
low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have
enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their
communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants
to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling
drives. Info: Arif Ullah at aullah at citizensnyc.org or Wilfredo Florentino
at wflorentino at citizensnyc.org, or call 212-822-9580/
<212-822-9580>9568. *Deadline:
January 27th, 2015.*



*Looking for Ways to Beautify Your Block, Bring Together Neighbors, and
Build Community?* The Citizens Committee for NYC together with NYC Service
announces the “Love Your Block” Grant Program. These grants fund
beautification projects of up to $,1000 for volunteer-led neighborhood
groups working to improve the quality of their neighborhoods while
leveraging City services. Recent awards have enabled neighbors to
revitalize and beautify neighborhoods by bringing communities and City
agencies together to work toward a common vision of a better city, block by
block. Grantees will received city services from the NYC Departments of
Parks & Recreation, Transportation and/or Sanitation. In 2014, 25 groups
were awarded grants of $1,000 to complete a block beautification project.
Info: Imani Brown, Project Coordinator, *ibrown at citizensnyc.org
<ibrown at citizensnyc.org>* / 212-822-95 <212-822-9580>67. *Deadline:
November 7th. *



*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.



*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.







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

*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!



Add back in in October/November for a couple of rotations, then again in
Jan: 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 212-822-9580
or -9568. / wflorentino at citizensnyc.org. DEADLINE: January 27th, 2015.



*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 an 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.



*New Step in Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) Enrollment: Conflict-Free
Eligibility & Enrollment Center (CFEEC) *Anyone approved for Medicaid after
October 1st, 2014 in Manhattan or the Bronz who is seeking managed long
term care will need to first contact the New York Medicaid Choice and
request a Conflict-Free Eligibility & Enrollment (CFEEC) assessment. If
that assessment – conducted by a nurse in the client’s home, hospital or
nursing home – finds the person eligible for MLTC, then the person can
enroll in an MLTC plan. The federal Medicaid agency, CMS, requires this
“conflict-free” assessment to eliminate the conflict of interest when MLTC
plans decide who is eligible for MLTC. A scandal erupted in 2012 when MLTC
plans were enrolling people recruited to social adult day care programs who
did not need home care at all, costing the Medicaid program millions of
dollars. Now the CFEEC will deny elgibility to people who do not need
Medicaid personal care. People who just need housekeepoing service, not
assistance with personal care, are not eligible for MLTC and can apply for
Medicaid housekeeping at their local Medicaid office. This independent
assessment is also intended to prevent MLTC plans from rejecting high-need
customers. MLTC plans may not accept an enrollment without confirmation
from the CFEEC that the patient is MLTC-eligibile. That confirmation is
valid for 60 days. Click here for an FAQ for more information:
http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/docs/2014-09-29_cfeec_faqs.pdf.




*Overnight temperatures are turning cold; know your rights for “Heat
Season,” *which 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.)







****LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** (4 items)*

There are two great new resources for information about the Palisades:

·         Staff members of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission have
developed several illustrated talks about various aspects of Palisades
history. PIPC staffers will come to your organization's meeting to speak.
For more information about these modules, visit:
http://www.njpalisades.org/offsite.html.



·         The Palisades Parks Conservancy recently made a dramatic 9-minute
video, *Perils to the Palisades; *link to it here:
http://vimeo.com/user26683174/perils-of-the-palisades. (The same video with
Korean subtitles can be found here: https://vimeo.com/98461301.)



If you have some time to spare, please join the public education efforts
which have been tremendously effective over the last several weeks. 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.

·         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>
.



The Palisades Meetup-Cleanup meets on the first Sunday of every month at
Ross Dock, where they assemble to clean up the trash on the trails and
picnic grounds. This is a joint effort between the Palisades Interstate
Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, visit
www.njpalisades.org. *Sunday, November 1st, 10am – 1pm.*







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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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