[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <10/23/14 edition / 107 (!) items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, October 24th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*


*If you haven’t gotten you flu shot yet, now’s your chance. Come out this
weekend for Sen. Espaillat’s March & Rally for Housing, this Saturday; help
set the stage for Housing reform in the new legislative year, and to learn
more about your rights. Participatory Budgeting Assemblies continue with
Councilmembers Rodriguez & Levine. There are volunteer opportunities
galore, a children’s film festival, many special events for Halloween, and
so much more. And don’t miss an important update on Isham Park renovation.
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.****



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·            *Today & this weekend (23 items)*

·            *Next week (18 items)*

·            *Next weekend (8 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (14 items)*

·            *Educational vocational training (7 items)*

·            *Health, recreation & fitness (7 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (13 items): **share your money / stuff /
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·            *Transit & transportation (3 items)*

·            *Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (7 items)*

·            *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (3
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·            *LG / Palisades update (4 items)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****TODAY & THIS WEEKEND*** (6 items)*

*FREE Flu Shots *Protect yourself from the ‘flu. Cosponsored with The
Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) of New York, and Assemblyman Herman D. “Denny”
Farrell. Vaccinations 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
Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue at W. 189th Street. And don't forget
to check out our the “Selfless Selfies” exhibit of black and white
photographs at the NoMAA Gallery on the 3rd floor. *Friday, October 24th,
10am – 1pm.*



*Fit Clinic for Youth *NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and the NBA are
hosting a Fit Clinic for youths (7-16 years old). The event will feature
different activities, giveaways and information regarding healthy living.
At the Highbridge Recreation Center (2301 Amsterdam Avenue, at W. 173rd
Street). All participants *must* complete a waiver. Call Hector, Community
Program Coordinator for CHALK (Choosing Healthy & Active Lifestyles for
Kids): 212-305-2771 / 347-491-9272 for more information. *Friday, October
24th, 4pm – 7pm.*



*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.*



*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. *Through November 2nd; at 8pm
(Thursday-Saturday) and 6pm (Sundays).*



*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.



*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.*





*SATURDAY (11 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.*



*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)*.*



*2014-2015 Know Your Educational Rights Workshop Series – Session #1 *Did
you know that all New York children have specific educational rights under
New York State law? Do you know and fully understand those rights and what
resources and opportunities all students should have? How can you and your
District 6 neighbors ensure that all D6 children receive the educational
opportunities they deserve? Come find out! At PS 128 (560 W. 169th St., btw
St. Nicholas & Amsterdam Avenues). Lunch, child care, and translation
support provided. Free and open to all District 6 parents! (To request
childcare and/or translation support, please email cec6 at schools.nyc.gov or
call 917-521-3793 by Wednesday, October 22nd.) *Saturday, October 25th,
10am – noon.*



*IS52 Health & Wellness Educational Fair *Let’s get physical! Come join us
at the annual fair, including dental and blood pressure screenings; pumpkin
giveaway; health, nutrition and fire safety information; and more!
Sponsored by the Inwood Rotary, Inwood Community Services and EmblemHealth.
At IS 52 (650 Academy St., @ Broadway). Lunch, child care, and translation
support provided. Free and open to all. For more information or to request
a table, call Judy at 917-657-5042. *Saturday, October 25th, 10am – 2pm.*



*Columbia University to Host MoSAIC Math + Art Festival *Columbia
University will be hosting a festival celebrating the connections between
mathematics and the arts. The MoSAIC (“Mathematics of Science, Art,
Industry, Culture”) Festival includes a variety of hands-on workshops,
lectures, a mathematical art exhibit, short films and an area for informal
exchange. It is designed to be easily accessible to audiences high-school
age and up, or younger students accompanied by an adult. FREE and open to
the public; no registration required. At Columbia Secondary School (425 W.
123rd St. btw Amsterdam & Morningside Aves. For more information, visit:
www.mosaicmathart.org*. **Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th, 10am -
5pm.*



*Plucky Puppets Rise from the Recycling Pile *Don't you love how Sesame
Street's resident grouch, Oscar, lives in a garbage can? Well we can go
Oscar one better; building puppets out of items you might toss into the
garbage can. Join us as Skraptacular leads a puppet-making workshop with
Amistad Dual-Language School’s annual Amistad Carnival. We'll be using
cardboard, bottle caps, buttons, old jewelry and whatever scraps you want
to bring. At 4862 Broadway (btw Academy and 204th St.). *Saturday, October
25th, noon – 4pm.*



*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,* *10/25 @ 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.



*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, benefiting 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.



*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.*



*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. *Saturday,
October 25th, 3pm & 8pm; Sunday, October 26th at 4pm.*



*Saturday Night Jazz Sessions at Word-Up* the last Saturday of the month.
This month with *the Ruben Steijn Trio.* *At *Word-Up Community Bookshop,
2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. No cover. *Saturday, October 25th, 6pm -
9pm*





*SUNDAY (6 items)*

*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.*



*Fall Blood Drive* Please take an hour for this most important Gift of
Life. Signing up in advance helps our planning – email sortiz251 at yahoo.com
or call 212-865-0600 x203. *Sunday, October 26th, 10am – 4pm.*



*Family Pumpkin Carving! *Come join us for the 3rd annual pumpkin carving
event! Enjoy fun and festive holiday activities and treats for the whole
family — including pumpkin carving and an interactive food demo. At La
Marina, 348 Dyckman St. FREE and open to the public. *Sunday, October 26th,
11am – 2pm. *



*Book Signing with A.J. Sidransky*, author of “Stealing A Summer's
Afternoon” and “Forgiving Maximo Rothman”. At Sister’s Uptown Cultural
Center, 1942 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 156th St. Free. *Sunday, October 26th, 3pm
- 5 pm*.



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







****NEXT WEEK*** (18 items)*

*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.*



*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*
.



*Fitness Equipment Auction *featuring "Like-New" (20) Life Fitness Flex
Deck Shock Absorption Treadmills; (10) Life Fitness 91xi Ellipticals with
HDTV's; "Like-New" (21) Star Trac Spinner NXT Bicycles; (3) Precor EFX 556
Ellipticals; Lfe Fitness Recumbent CLSR Bicycles; Life Cycle 9500 HR
Upright Bicycles; Versa Climber Press; Rubber Flooring; Hammer Strength /
Cybex / Body Master / Life Fitness / Icarian Strength Equipment;  Benches;
Plates, Rubber & Steel Dumbells & Racks, Lockers; Snack Bar (Bane Marie,
Ice Machine, Coffee Brewers); Matts; Step-Ups; Frames and Signs; Office
Furniture, Computers and Much More.  For more information, call
201-871-1600. By order of a major lending institution re: J's Big Gym. At
625 W. 181st St. *Tuesday, October 28th 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, 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information, call
212-233-8955 ext.127. *Every Tuesday, 1pm - **6pm*



*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 through November 19th, 11am-6pm weekdays, and by appointment. *Artists’
talk: Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm. *



*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:
*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.



*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.*



*Help Carry the Weight *National Day of Action to support survivors of
sexual and domestic violence. Inspired by the art and activism of Emma
Sulkowicz, a senior at Columbia University, who is carrying around campus
the mattress on which she was raped for as long as her rapist continues to
attend Columbia. Students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities
across the U.S. will be carrying mattresses and pillows, standing in
solidarity with Emma and other survivors, and carrying the weight of sexual
violence together. For information on how to participate, go to
www.carryingtheweighttogether.com. *Wednesday October 29th.*



*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. *



*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*



*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: *Thursday,* *10/30 @ 6pm* at the Washington
Heights Branch (1000 St. Nicholas Ave.) To RSVP or for more information on
new dates as they are added, email cmrodriguezevents at gmail.com.



*“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.*



*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. *Friday, October
31st, 5:30pm **- 8ish.*



*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. *







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (8 items)*

*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.*



*9th Annual West Side Tenants' Conference *There will be many informative
workshops and panels, including: How to find affordable housing; housing
benefits for seniors, the City's plan for affordable housing; stop
landlord/tenant harassment. This conference is FREE, and includes free
breakfast and lunch for all participants. At Fordham University, Law
School, 150 W. 62nd St. @ Columbus Ave. RSVP: 212-716-1659 / www.hcc-nyc.org*.
**Saturday, November 1st, 9am – 4pm.*


*Fall Harvest and Garden Maintenance* Help us get our gardens ready for
winter with various fall maintenance projects inSherman Creek Park. Learn
about sustainable gardening while applying a compost top–dressing to our
garden beds and lawns. Explore the Riley–Levin Children’s Garden beds and
view the start of fall leaf change. For questions or registration please
e-mail volunteer at nyrp.org. *Saturday, November 1st, noon – 2:30pm.*


*Kids Rock n' Roll on Uptown's Geology with Dr. A* Attention budding
scientists and young geniuses at large: Join Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone of
Storefront Science to explore Uptown's geology. Have you ever wondered how
the Palisade Cliffs were formed, why Inwood Hill Park has rock shelters or
why we have a glacial pothole in Fort Tryon Park? Come learn more from Dr.
A! Appropriate for Ages 6-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At
the Payson Center at Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue. Saturday, November 1*st,
*3pm - 4pm.



*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.*



*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)*


*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.







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (14 items)*

*Free College Readiness & Leadership Programs for 10th Grade Boys *See
“Educational Opportunities” section below. *Deadline for applications is
November 3rd.*



*Public Workshop on Transportation in Washington Heights (W. 155th – W.
182nd Streets) *Are you concerned about traffic safety, congestion, or
double parking? Do you have ideas to make it easier to get around your
neighborhood? Come share with the NYC Department of Transportation! There
will be workshop discussions on safety, mobility, parking & commercial
deliveries and quality-of-life. At NY Presbyterian Hospital, 173 Fort
Washington Ave., Riverview Terrace at the Heart Conference Center (enter at
Millstein Family Heart Center btw W. 165th & W. 168th Streets. For more
information or to register, email jorzeck at dot.nyc.gov. *Monday, November
3rd, 6pm - 8pm.*



*How to Limit the Damage Diabetes Can Do *Part of the American Diabetes
Association lecture series at the Allen Hospital Thayer Conference Room B
1CW-003, 5141 Broadway at W. 220th St. Light refreshment will be served.
FREE and open to all. Space is limited. Call HealthOutreach at 212-932-5844
to register/reserve. *Tuesday, November 4th, 1pm – 2pm.*



*Women in Latin Jazz Uptown Kickoff*. Corcho Wine Room & AAABeans present a
pre-kick performance featuring local musician Annette A. Aguilar. Donations
accepted. RSVP: 212-203-3371. At Corcho Wine Room, 227 Dyckman St. Part of
Latin American Cultural Week in NYC. *Thursday, November 6th at 9pm*.



*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.*



*UP Theater presents The Drama Shop: September Twelfth *by Rich Rubin.
After 9/11 a fireman’s widow is challenged when she attempts to move on
from the shadow of her martyred husband. Directed by Dennis Fox. In the
Penthouse at the Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th
St. *Friday
& Saturday, November 7th & 8th at 7:45pm*.



*Inwood Library Learning Fair *Are you learning English? Or how to use
computers? Do you want to learn ways to help your child in school? Or do
you have kids who want to enjoy fun learning activities? Then join us for
our first Learning Fair. Call the Library at 212-942-2445, or watch our
Facebook page for announcements! Free book bags as long as supplies
last. *Saturday
November 8th, 10am – 6pm.*



*A Walk Through the Heather Garden with Leslie Day *Discover what seeds,
berries, and leaves our year-round birds, mammals, and insects feed on now
that autumn is here. Join author and naturalist Leslie Day for a walk
through the Heather Garden and Fort Tryon Park to discover the ecological
relationships between our plants and animals. *Sunday, November 9th, at
9am.*



*Concert at Hudson View Gardens *Tonight will be a historic moment at
Hudson View Gardens. Friends and neighbors will gather for the unveiling of
Hudson View Garden's STEINWAY O piano! The piano traveled recently all the
way from Los Angeles to New York City and will be partially rebuilt in time
for this evening’s concert. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to hear
professional pianists dazzle us all with the gorgeous colors of a Steinway
O. There will also be a piano "petting zoo" session after the concert when
guests can try the instrument. The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens - 128
Pinehurst Avenue at West 183rd St. For more information call 212-923-7800
x1511. *Saturday, November 9th at 5pm.*



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



*Washington Heights Film Class *Our next program: *”Fill the Void”, *including
talk at 7pm and film at 7:30. For information on joining the Film Class,
which offers monthly independent and art film and lectures at a modest
annual cost – less than you’d pay to go to the movies! –  email
wahifilmclass at gmail.com. All films screen in the social hall of the Hebrew
Tabernacle,  551 Ft. Washington Ave. at W. 185th St. *Thursday, November
13th, beginning at 7pm. *



*16th Annual Art Show *featuring the work of fifteen stellar artists and
three masters-of-craft. Free and open to the public. In the Lounge of
Hudson View Gardens, 116 Pinehurst Avenue (corner of W. 183rd St.) For
directions and more information, visit www.hvartsgroup.com. Exhibition
*Saturday
& Sunday, November 15th & 16th, 11am – 5pm.* Opening reception, Saturday,
11/15, 6pm - 8pm.



*Battle of Fort Washington Reenactment *This event is held every November
to honor the last battle fought in New York City forcing the Americans to
surrender New York to the British and Hessian forces. Even though the site
of Fort Washington is in Bennett Park on Fort Washington Ave. between W. 183
rd & W. 185th Streets, the event is held in Fort Tryon Park on the Café
Lawn. There will be musketry and drilling demonstrations presented by the
Brigade of the American Revolution. Local Historian James Renner will also
be manning a table with historical information of the community as well as
information on his local historical tours. This is a free event sponsored
by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and the Fort Tryon
Park Trust. *Sunday November 16th, noon – 3pm.*



*Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop *See “loans, grants, contests &
awards” section below for details. *Wednesday, November 19th, 10am -
2:30pm. *(Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12th.)







****EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (7 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.*



*Inwood Library Learning Fair *Are you learning English? Or how to use
computers? Do you want to learn ways to help your child in school? Or do
you have kids who want to enjoy fun learning activities? Then join us for
our first Learning Fair. Call the Library at 212-942-2445, or watch our
Facebook page for announcements! Free book bags as long as supplies
last. *Saturday
November 8th, 10am – 6pm.*



*Inwood Library Learning Fair *Are you learning English? Or how to use
computers? Do you want to learn ways to help your child in school? Or do
you have kids who want to enjoy fun learning activities? Then join us for
our first Learning Fair. Call the Library at 212-942-2445, or watch our
Facebook page for announcements! Free book bags as long as supplies
last. *Saturday
November 8th, 10am – 6pm.*



*Free College Readiness & Leadership Programs for 10th Grade Boys *The
Office of the Senior Deputy Chancellor is once again proud to announce the
start of the New York City Urban Ambassadors (NYCUA) leadership program.
The program is geared towards helping young men become positive role models
by increasing their attitude and emotional well-being towards academic and
college success. The division is seeking 30 young men from the 10th grade
to participate in a three year college bound program. The program is held
on Saturdays from 8am – 4pm at Richard R. Green HS. College tours are given
every semester; free SAT and regents prep classes. Metrocards, breakfast
and lunch will be provided to each student while in the program. To learn
more about the leadership program, please visit
*http://youtu.be/9hOXqR4di3w* <http://youtu.be/9hOXqR4di3w>. Please
complete the application form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/uaprogram4. *Deadline
for applications is November 3rd. *



*YouthBuild Northern Manhattan:** Rebuilding Communities, Transforming
Lives *At YouthBuild, low-income young adults ages 17 to 24 work full time
toward their High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly the GED) while
learning job skills by building affordable housing in their communities.
Emphasis is placed on leadership development, community service, and the
creation of a positive mini-community of adults and youth committed to each
other's success. Students may earn AmeriCorps education awards through
their homebuilding and other community service. At program completion
students earn industry-recognized credentials, they are then placed in
college, jobs, or both. At the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
(NMIC), 76 Wadsworth Ave., 2nd fl. Walk-in Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm. *APPLY
NOW CALL 212-822-8355 or 212-453-5381.*



*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*** (7 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

*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.

·         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.*



*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.



*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*** (13 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
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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.



*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.
Please email Helena Rincon at hrincon at ftml.net if you can help. *Friday,
October 31st**.*



*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.



*Fall Blood Drive* Please take an hour for this most important Gift of
Life. Signing up in advance helps our planning – email sortiz251 at yahoo.com
or call 212-865-0600 x203. *Sunday, October 26th, 10am – 4pm.*



*Survey on the Riverbank State Park Theatre *We have the opportunity to get
a much-needed "makeover" renovation of our Cultural Theatre and would like
to reach out and get input from the patrons who make up our audiences. What
changes would YOU make, if you could? Please take a few minutes to complete
the survey: call 212-694-3654 or email *Patricia.vitucci at parks.ny.gov
<Patricia.vitucci at parks.ny.gov>* to get a copy. Thank for your
participation; we very much appreciate it!



*Help Save Fort Tryon's American Elms* Fort Tryon Park is graced by dozens
of 100-year old American Elms. Transplanted as mature trees by John D.
Rockefeller in the early 1930s, the elms have offered beauty and shade to
visitors and residents of New York City from the day the park opened. These
glorious trees and the graceful canopy they provide are in jeopardy as
Dutch elm disease, a deadly fungus that infects the sapwood of elm trees,
has invaded the park. To preserve these majestic trees, the Fort Tryon Park
Trust and NYC Parks have begun a rigorous course of pruning, removing
infected trees, inoculating remaining trees, and air spading mature roots.
Please consider making a gift in support of the elms. When Fort Tryon loses
an elm, it loses a piece of its history and a significant contributor to
its scenic landscape character, which will take a century to recapture.
Support the preservation of the elms by making a donation here:
https://www.forttryonparktrust.org/donation_form/donation_form.php.



*Fall Harvest and Garden Maintenance *Help us get our gardens ready for
winter with various fall maintenance projects in Sherman Creek Park. Learn
about sustainable gardening while applying a compost top-dressing to our
garden beds and lawns. Explore the Riley–Levin Children’s Garden beds and
view the start of fall leaf change. For questions or registration please
e-mail volunteer at nyrp.org. *Saturday, November 1st, noon – 2:30pm.*



*Donate your iPad! *The Isabella Geriatric Center could use your iPod, or
your donations toward buying them. Note this interesting piece on how
Isabella is using a new technology to engage patients and help their
interactions.  Read more here:
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20141021/fort-george/ipods-help-soothe-patients-with-dementia-at-washington-heights-care-center.








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

*W. 215th Street Step-street Construction *Work this week includes formwork
for stairs and landing area by Park Terrace East; pouring stairs and
landing area; building 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 20th – 25th, 7am-5pm weekedays; 8am-4pm weekends (Saturdays
only).*



*Slow Down to 25mph! *Beginning Friday, November 7th, 2014, the default
speed limit in New York City will be reduced to 25 mph. This change will
make the streets of New York City safer for our children and all our
pedestrians. With just a 5 mph reduction in speed, we can cut the fatality
rate for pedestrians struck by vehicles in half. With your help and
cooperation, our city is going to be a safer place.



*Washington Heights Bicycle Network: *This will serve as a reminder about
the pending work for the Washington Heights Bicycle Network. Implementation
is set to begin very soon.* Pedestrian Safety Improvements including new
bicycle lanes; safe, protected cycling path; reduced speeding/traffic
calming; reduced left turn conflicts. In order to enhance safety and
mobility, DOT will make the following improvements:

•        A parking-protected bicycle path will be installed on Ft George
Hill

·         Bicycle lanes will be installed on W. 177th & W. 180th Streets
and on Ft. George & Amsterdam Avenues.

•        Shared lanes to be installed on Amsterdam Ave. between W. 175th &
W. 186th St.

•        Left-turn lanes will be installed at Amsterdam Ave. intersections
to reduce left-turn conflicts.

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”. To sign up for e-updates on
this and other projects, visit www.nyc.gov/dotnews



*Please note that the work on Ft. George Ave. and Ft. George Hill will not
begin before 2015.*





****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (7 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 / 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.



*Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop *Join us for this interactive
workshop, where you will receive an A-Z overview of the grant writing
process and learn the core components of a grant proposal. Grant-maker
guidelines will be identified and the Common Application Form will be
reviewed and discussed. Lunch will be provided. At the National Center for
Community Schools, 61 Claremont Avenue, 1st floor. Space is very limited so
please register early. Contact Karla Bueno for registration & other
questions/concerns: kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540. *Wednesday,
November 19th, 10am - 2:30pm. *(Registration deadline: Wednesday, November
12th.)



*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/.







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (3 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!



*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 Bronx 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.




*Isham Park update: *Excavation work on the water service improvement
project ceased operations last week after oyster shells surfaced at the
former site of the Isham estate near Park Terrace East road, indicating
possible presence of archaeological resources. Parks researched the history
of soil disturbance in the park and met on site with Amanda Sutphin,
Director of Archaeology at NYC Landmarks who determined the visible areas
of excavation did not contain any significant resources. Ms. Sutphin
requested that Parks adopt an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan to guide the
contractor’s employees and Park’s onsite construction supervisors in the
event that something significant is found during future excavations. The
site is historically important for Native American and Revolutionary War
activities although its development as an estate in the late 19th century,
and as a park in the early 20th century, are presumed to have altered the
earlier conditions. The Unanticipated Discoveries Plan will serve as a
guiding document for excavations conducted on-site and require work to
cease, and LPC to be consulted, should any archaeological resources surface
during construction.







****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. Come out for the Battle of Fort Washington commemorative
event on Fort Tryon Park's Cafe Lawn. Attended by 500+ adults. Erica Ilton
is coordinating this effort; please RSVP to her directly:
erica at ericailton.com. *Sunday November 16th, noon - 3pm.*



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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