[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunit​ies from Sen. Espaillat <9/11/14 edition / 75+ items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, September 11th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*If you are having difficulty with school registration for your child(ren)
or still wish to enroll for Pre-K, scroll down to the Education/Vocation
section below. And, just because summer’s over, there are still lots of
recreational, cultural and fitness opportunities in our parks and
throughout the District. Scroll down also for information on free ‘flu
shots (“Health, Recreation & Fitness” section),afterschool and workforce
development opportunities at CUNY in the Heights (“Educational & Vocation
Opportunities” section), and the ever-popular CU Lions football tickets
(“Looking Ahead” section) available now through Sen. Espaillat’s office.
The Medieval Festival needs volunteers (“How You Can Help” section). If
you’d like help with upgrading to energy-efficient equipment for your small
business scroll to the “General Information” section to learn more!*



*The U.N.'s Climate Summit is next weekend, and will be a tremendous
opportunity to speak out against environmental destruction. Sen. Espaillat
will be marching with the NYS Legislative Environmental Caucus, and joining
over 1,000 different organizations from around the country to march in for
a global solution against climate change, to protect our air and water
supply, create environmentally sustainable jobs and safeguard communities
around the world. Join us, along with tens of thousands New Yorkers, on
September 21 at 11:30am. See information below (“Next weekend” section) as
well as events tonight and next week for events leading up to the big
march. *



*Kudos and thanks to the very fabulous Bread & Yoga for their excellent
free summer West African Drumming & Dance Class in Inwood Hill Park. Check
out the latest It's My Park video set in Inwood Hill Park, which you can
see here: https://www.youtube.com/NYCParksDepartment
<https://www.youtube.com/NYCParksDepartment>**.*



****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.****



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·            *Today & Friday (4 items)*

·            *This weekend (14 items)*

·            *Next week (10 items)*

·            *Next weekend (11 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (7 items)*

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (11 items)*

·            *Health, recreation & fitness (5 items)*

·            *Transit & transportation (3 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (4 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

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

·            *LG / Palisades update*



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



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****TODAY & FRIDAY*** (4 items)*

*Where Does Israel Go Now? An Insider’s View.* An evening with IDF Major
General (ret.) Yaacov Amidror: Senior Advisor to JINSA’s Gemunder Center
for Defense and Strategy, former National Security Advisor to Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the Jewish Center (1st floor), 131 West
86th St. To RSVP, contact Eliane Glassman at 212-724-2700 /
eliane at jewishcenter.org or visit http://jewishcenter.org/
<http://helenrosenthal.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=edee006fb24fdab4a40b2ed1e&id=e1594f38bb&e=9a487abe72>.
*Thursday, September 11th at 8pm (registration at 7:45pm).*



*Join the Ban the Illegal Hotel Campaign Kick off!* There is a new
coalition forming to fight back against Airbnb's major PR campaign. We will
be having a kick off rally on the steps of City Hall. We will send a strong
message that we are ready, willing and able to take on Airbnb's illegal
hotel operation that creates fire and health safety hazards for residents
and tourists, contributes to the decimation of NYC's already-scarce supply
of affordable housing, and results in evictions because residents who rent
out their apartments, even if they own them, may not know they run the risk
of being evicted for profiteering in violation of their leases. For more
information, call Wendi Paster at 212-312-1492. *Friday, September 12th at
11am. *



*Hereafter: **Paintings by Andrea Arroyo *The exhibit features select works
from 2004-2014, including a series of intimately sized works inspired by
art and dance of South East Asia. *At the *Grady Alexis Gallery at El
Taller Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway (near 104th St.), 3rd fl. Free and
open to the public. *Opening* *Friday, September 12th, 6-8pm;* on display
through October 4th.



*El Grito de Dolores / Cry of Delores *Mano A Mano is hosting a celebration
of El Grito de Dolores (“Cry of Dolores”), which marks the beginning of the
Mexican War of Independence.The ceremony will follow special presentations
by El Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de New York and the Mariachi Tapatio de
Alvaro Paulino. City Councilman Carlos Menchaca (the first
Mexican--American elected to office in New York State and Chair of the
Council's Committee on Immigration) and Ambassador Sandra Fuentes, Mexico’s
Consul General in New York, will also attend the celebration. The event is
FREE and there will be light refreshments. Dress in your best traditional
outfit, or wear something green, white or red! At the Church of the
Intercession, 520 West 155th Street between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue.
For more information visit: http://www.manoamano.us/en/el-grito.html or
call 212-587-3070. *Friday, September 12th, 6pm – 9pm.*

*Gaga pa’l Pueblo* traditional Dominican art including music, singing,
dancing, visual and culinary art. Anne Loftus Playground, Intersection of
Dyckman St. & Broadway. For more info: http://vimeo.com/56492294.* Sundays
through September 21st, 3-7pm*.







****THIS WEEKEND*** (14 items)*

*Muslim Arts Festival: Discovering Math Through the Arts *Explore
mathematical elements in Muslim art, stories and textiles through
interactive workshops that explore calligraphy, design and story telling.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), 212 W 83rd St, between Amsterdam and
Broadway. For more information, visit www.cmom.org. various times on *Saturday,
September 13th & Sunday, September 14th**.*



*Awesome Asana Yoga in The Heights *with the "Localize Yoga" Project.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes with Live Music held in the Garden at Morris
Jumel Mansion. $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, 11am-12pm & Sundays, 2-3 for adults;
Saturdays, 10:30am-11am for Family Yoga. *



*Climate Justice Teach-In *WeACT for Environmental Justice and a coalition
of community partners is offering a free community Teach-In on Climate
Change and Climate Justice to educate and inform our community members
about these critical issues. This event is also intended as a mobilizing
event for the People's Climate March on Sunday, Sept. 21st. At PS93 (501 W.
152nd St.). For more information contact James Burke: 212-961-1000, x314 /
burke at weact.org. *Saturday, September 13th, 11am - 2pm.*



*CUNY in the Heights Open Houses* Come see all of the opportunities in the
Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development. The Open House is
FREE and the classes, many of which can be taken individually or as part of
a certificate program, are affordable and convenient. 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. Learn more at
our open houses: *Saturday, September 13th, 11am – 2pm.*



*9th Annual Taxi Drivers’ Health Fair *FREE health screenings for blood
pressure, cholesterol, glaucoma, glucose/diabetes, HIV and prostate cancer.
Also raffles, giveaways. Sponsored by the NY Presbyterian Ambulatory Care
Network. At Audubon Ave. & W. 166th St. (Free parking at the corner of W.
167th.) For more information, call Kathy Olivo at 646-317-6504. *Saturday,
September 13th, noon – 4pm.*



*Art Exhibit: “Gifts From Nature” *Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing invites
the community to the October/November, 2012 Exhibit: Emma Craig, Textile
Artist, showing “Gifts From Nature.” Free admission. 551 Fort Washington
Avenue at W. 185th St. Call 212-568-8304 or visit www.HebrewTabernacle.org
<http://www.hebrewtabernacle.org/> for open hours. Artist's Opening
Reception following Sabbath services, *Saturday, September 13th **at around
noon.*



*Composting in Sherman Creek* with the New York Restoration Project. Help
process food scraps collected from the neighboring Inwood Greenmarket and
learn about how the Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient–rich
compostable materials from ending up in land–fills. Sift finished compost
so that it can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings around
NYRP’s Parks and Gardens. Info: Danica Doroski, 212-333-2552 /
ddoroski at nyrp.org. *Saturday, September 13th**, 1pm -* *3:30pm**.*



*Take Home a Free Tree! *To reserve, please register online at
www.nyrp.org/treegiveaways. Sponsored by the New York Restoration Project
and WE ACT for Environmental Justice. At the Friendship Garden, 499 W. 150th
St.* Saturday, September 13th**, 2pm - 4**pm**.*



*St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble* comes to the five boroughs for free one-hour
concerts featuring music for wind quintet, starting at The New York Library
for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Bring new or gently-used books
for children in under-served communities, to be donated through our
partnership with Kids Research Center. Enjoy a gourmet ice cream sandwich
after the concert! Coolhaus will sell their unique and delicious ice cream
inventions. Visit our event table to sign a letter to the mayor supporting
libraries in our communities. Seating is first-come, first-served. At the
Library for the Performing Arts, 111 Amsterdam Avenue, *Saturday, September
13th at 2:30pm**.*



*AJ Sidransky Reads excerpts from his two books, **“Stealing a summer’s
Afternoon” & Saving Maximo Rothman. He will also sign books and have a
discussion. At Dichter Pharmacy, 4953 Broadway at W. 207th St. Free! For
more information, call 212-569-1230. Saturday, September 13th, 4pm - 6pm*



*Exploring NYC's Natural Side* Discover the natural side of the concrete
jungle, learn about the ecology and rich diversity of NYC Parks. Join
the Natural
Areas Conservancy, NYC Park's non-profit partner in the stewardship of our
natural areas, for a walk. Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) will walk you
through the ecological importance and social meaning of NYC’s natural areas
through the historic lens of Manhattan's remnant forest. NAC ecologists and
social scientist-partners from United States Forest Service will highlight
findings from the recent assessments conducted in Inwood Hill Park. The
event will feature Wildlife Conservation Society’s Dr. Eric Sanderson,
author and director of the Mannahatta and Welikia Projects. Dr. Sanderson
will discuss the Inwood Hill Park of 400 years ago as reconstructed through
his ground-breaking work. Learn how the past informs the current state of
the park and relates to future planning for protection and restoration. For
more information and to register, please see the NAC website:
http://naturalareasnyc.org/. *Saturday September 13th, 5pm - 7pm.*



*Bloomingdale Family Days* (composting, environmental information),
Amsterdam Avenue between 106th and 110thStreets. *Please note that textile
and electronics recycling are on September 21st only*. For more information
contact the Columbus-Amsterdam BID: 212-666-9774 /
www.columbusamsterdambid.org
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*Sundays, September 14th & 21st, 11am – 5pm.*



*An Open House at the Bloomingdale School of Music *to meet our staff and
new Executive Director, Erika S. Floreska. The event will include
refreshments and performances by BSM faculty. Community members are invited
to attend to learn more about our programs and our school's rich history on
the Upper West Side. *Join our Board of Directors, faculty and staff as we
plan for the kick-off of our 50th Anniversary. *Reply to jblanden at bsmny.org;
Please include your name and number of guests. Call 212-663-6021. Sunday,
September 14*th, *1*pm - *3pm*.*



*Novels With a Social Conscience: A Book Discussion Group at Word Up *Join
us to discuss Isabel Allende's *Of Love and Shadows *(1984, 290 pp.) This
novels transports us to a Latin American country in the midst of a military
dictatorship, where a journalist and a photographer discover a hideous
crime. Please prepare in advance by reading this novel. For more
information, contact Bob Lamm at blamm86 at gmail.com. At Word Up! Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th Street. 347-688-3456. *Sunday,
September 14th, 3pm - 5pm. *







****NEXT WEEK*** (10 items)*

*English Class information sessions* to enroll in Uptown Library classes
(Inwood, Fort Washington and Washington Heights Libraries) are coming soon.
The information sessions will be held at: Bronx Library Center (310
Kingsbridge Road) on *Monday, September 15th* or *Tuesday September 23rd*
at 12pm or 6pm; Harlem Library (9 West 124th Street) on *Wednesday,
September 17th* at 1pm or 6pm.



*Autism Initiative @ Sinergia Presents a series of FREE Education Workshops*
and Support Group. Open to individuals, families, caregivers and
professionals. “The Evaluation Process in Children with ASD.” Attendees
will learn about the difference between diagnostic, psychological,
psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations from Dr. Michelle
Gorenstein of the Mount Sinai Seaver Autism Center. RSVP: 212-643-2840 Ext
#305 / autisminitiative at sinergiany.org. Simultaneous English/Spanish
translation available. Light refreshments will be served. *Tuesday,
September 16th, 10am-noon.*



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



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



*Auditions for the Wind in the Willows *with the Pied Piper Children’s
Theatre. For ages 5-11. At the Theatre Space at Inwood’s Holy Trinity
Church, 20 Cumming St. between Broadway & Seaman Ave. (one block north of
the Dyckman Street A train station). Rehearsals begin October 20th;
performances
will be on December 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st. Children auditioning do NOT
need to prepare anything, just show up! We hope to see you there! *Tuesdays,
September 16th & 23rd at 5pm.*



*Movie Screening: “The Future of Energy” *Join hosts New York Society for
Ethical Culture, NYC Coalition of Block and Community Leaders, and
Planetary Advocates for the NYC premiere of the film, "The Future of
Energy,” a positive film about the renewable energy revolution, and a love
story about the countless individuals and communities that are re-imagining
their relationships with the planet and with each other. The film focuses
on solutions to climate change and advocates for the use of 100% renewable
energy. The work of 350.org, Green for All, Alliance for Climate Education,
Solutions Project, and Go 100, along with that of many other organizations,
is featured in the film. As Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra
Club, has said, the film "is really about the clean energy revolution
happening right now. By the final credits, you'll know both how and why
renewable energy is the cleanest, quickest, cheapest, and safest way to
supply all our energy needs." For a Vimeo preview, check out
www.thefutureofenergy.org. The filmmakers will be on hand for the NYC
premiere; an audience Q&A follows the movie. This will be a big event
leading up to the first ever People's Climate March here in NYC. Be
inspired! At the New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St. $ 10
suggested donation will be gladly accepted. *Tuesday, September 16th,
6:30pm – 9pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm, event starts at 7pm.*



*International Conference on Sustainable Development Practice* at Columbia
University, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway. *For more information see*
www.earth.columbia.edu
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*Wednesday, September 17th & Thursday, September 18th, 8am – 5pm.*



*Business Opportunities Through the Port Authority & More *The George
Washington Bridge Bus Station project of the Port Authority of New York &
New Jersey is buying products and services from local businesses in
Washington Heights, Inwood, Northern Manhattan, and the surrounding areas.
But you must be a certified vendor! Learn how to certify your MWBE business
with the Port Authority. In this seminar you will learn how to sell your
products and services to the PANYNJ, and how to become a certified MWBE
with the PANYNJ. They Port Authority is looking for printers;
copier/printer suppliers; water suppliers; food services; security firms;
surveyors; cleaning companies; construction firms; and ground
transportation firms. If that’s your business, this seminar is for you!
RSVP to Lawrence Miles (lmiles at nywcc.org / 212-491-9640) by Monday,
September 15th as space is limited. At the Community Board 12 main meeting
room (530 W. 166th St., 6th floor). *Wednesday, September 17th, 10am –
12:30pm.*


*The Joy of Improv at Word Up* Join us for improv comedy in a relaxed,
supportive atmosphere. No performing experience is necessary – just a
willingness to experiment, play, and laugh with others. For more
information, contact Bob Lamm at blamm86 at gmail.com. At Word Up! Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @W. 165th Street. 347-688-3456. *Wednesday
September 17th, 7pm - 8:30pm.*



*34th Precinct Community Council meeting *at the YM/YWHA of Washington
Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave. Call 212-927-0576 for more
information. *Wednesday,
September 17th at 7pm. *(Rescheduled due to upcoming holiday.)



*Awesome Asana Yoga in The Heights *with the "Localize Yoga" Project.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes with Live Music held in the Garden at Morris
Jumel Mansion. $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, 11am-12pm & Sundays, 2-3 for adults;
Saturdays, 10:30am-11am for Family Yoga. *







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

*Awesome Asana Yoga in The Heights *with the "Localize Yoga" Project.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes with Live Music held in the Garden at Morris
Jumel Mansion. $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. *Saturdays, 10:30am-11am for Family Yoga;
Sundays, 2-3 for adults. *



*Columbia Football: Go Lions! *Northern Manhattan Neighbors Appreciation
Day is back with all the fun, activities, refreshments, giveaways and
football you look forward to! The Lions will be playing Fordham on the
Robert Kraft Field at W. 218th Street, and as a northern Manhattan
neighbor, it’s free! You can get tickets at the welcome table on game day,
or contact our office (eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org / 212-544-0173) to
pick them up in advance. Columbia University will also be making tickets
available to three other home games – October 4th (vs. Princeton), November
1st (vs. Yale) and November 15th (vs. Cornell) – to northern Manhattan
residents. Tickets should be available after Labor Day, but *mark your
calendars! **Saturday, September 20th, beginning at 11am.*



*The Battle of Harlem Heights Remembered *Come celebrate the 238th anniversary
of the Battle of Harlem Heights. Learn how the soldiers in Washington’s
army would have spent their time at the Mansion through hands on cooking
demonstrations. Children will have the opportunity to assemble and take
home a ration pack like those the revolutionary soldiers received. This
event is FREE with museum admission and no advanced registration is
required. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, *between **W. **160th* & W.
*162nd* *Streets
just east of St. Nicholas Avenue**.** Saturday, September 20th, 11am – 4pm.
*



*3rd Annual Literacy Across Harlem March, Book Drive & Community
Celebration *Rally for reading at 1pm Sister's Uptown Bookstore & Cultural
Center (1942 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 156th St.). Bring (or buy) a favorite
book in order to #RockThoseReads (publicly display your identity as a
reader) AND a new or like-new children's book to donate to a Harlem
shelter. At 2pm, enjoy delicious samples from TEN's Literacy Across Harlem
Day partner cafes, guided by knowledgeable community ambassadors past
historic reading-related landmarks. At 3pm, arrive at Marcus Garvey Park's
Richard Rodgers Amphitheater for an interactive, family-friendly community
celebration of reading and writing! *Saturday, September 20th, 1pm - 4pm.*



*Summer on the Hudson: West Coast Swing Outdoors *West coast swing, a
partner dance fusing elements of slow lindy hop, salsa, and booty-shakin’,
can be danced to R&B, pop, rock, hip hop, and blues. At W. 125th & Marginal
Streets, West Harlem Piers Park. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/parks/soh. *Saturday, September 20th, 6pm-9pm; lesson at 7pm.*



*Eddie's Perejil: A Night of Art and Dialogue *Join People's Theatre
Project, Border of Lights and Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant
Rights to witness "Eddie’s Perejil", a gripping solo performance from
Edward Paulino about the 1937 Haitian massacre, hear stories of struggle in
our own community and dialogue with our neighbors to learn what we can do
to stop the injustice here and around the world. Reception to follow with
photo exhibit from the Haitian-Dominican border by Tony Savino. At the
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W. 166th St. $10 Suggested
Donation. RSVP at www.PeoplesTheatreProject.org
<http://www.peoplestheatreproject.org/>. *Saturday,* *September 20th at
7:30pm. *



*Electronics Recycling *Recycle your e-waste in an environmentally
responsible way. Bring your electronics and batteries for recycling. Rain
or shine. Free, though a donation of 50¢ per item is suggested for media
disposal. For households, non-profits and small businesses only. For more
information call the Columbus-Amsterdam BID at 212-666-9774 or the Lower
East Side Ecology Center at 212-477-4022 or visit
http://lesecologycenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=138#What%20can%20I%20bring?
Amsterdam Avenue (west side) between W. 109th & W. 110th Streets. *Sunday,
September 21st, 10am – 4pm.*



*Roll Up Your Sleeves and Help Beautify Fort Tryon with the Friends
Committee *Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin
Circle entrance to the Heather Garden. Activities will include some or all
of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and
more. *Sunday, September 21st, 10am - 2pm.*



*Free Textile Recycling* Bring your clean textiles including clothing and
shoes (wearable or unwearable) for recycling and help keep them out of NYC
landfill. Handbags, blankets, sheets, curtains, towels, etc. also are
accepted; carpeting is NOT accepted. Rain or shine. La Salle Street
(equivalent to W. 124th St. just east of Broadway). For more information
contact the Columbus-Amsterdam BID: 212-666-9774 /
www.columbusamsterdambid.org. Amsterdam Avenue (west side) between W. 109th
& W. 110th Streets. *Sunday, September 21st, 10am – 4pm.*



*Rally for Climate Change* In September, world leaders are coming to New
York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. UN Secretary­ General Ban
Ki-­moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to
dramatically reduce global warming pollution. With our future on the line
and the whole world watching, we’ll take a stand to bend the course of
history. We’ll take to the streets to demand the world we know is within
our reach: a world with an economy that works for people and the planet; a
world safe from the ravages of climate change; a world with good jobs,
clean air and water, and healthy communities. There will be hundreds of
coordinated actions around the world. For more information, visit
www.peoplesclimate.org. Meet at Columbus Circle at 11:30am. *Sunday,
September 21st*



*Isadora Duncan Dance Performance and Workshop *Enjoy a performance by the
acclaimed Isadora Dance Company, recently featured in the New York Times (NY
Times
<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/arts/dance/downtown-dance-festival-with-isadora-duncan-company.html?_r=0>.
Join the dance workshop that follows. Meet at Fort Tryon Park's Billings
Lawn. Questions? Contact info at isadoraduncan.org. *Sunday, September 21st at
3pm.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (7 items)*

*Manhattan Wetlands & Wildlife Association North Cove Cleanup *What started
as a dumping ground is now a beautiful community wildlife sanctuary. Join
Manhattan Wetlands and Wildlife and Conservancy North to help cleanup North
Cove. Enjoy a talk on biodiversity with EPA award winner Jim "Birdman"
Cataldi. There will be food for all those who pitch in. Please arrive a
little early. Sturdy shoes or boots and long sleeves recommended. At the
end of 9th Ave, just north of W. 207th St., on the Harlem River. Roll up
your sleeves and make a difference in the community! The Harlem River North
Cove Music Festival follows (3pm-8pm) featuring top NYC jazz, rock n' roll
& more.....acoustic / electric, free admission, but free-will /
pass-the-hat donation requested. Questions? Contact site leader Jim Cataldi
at 347-360-1227. *Saturday, September 27th, 10am – 3pm*



*Congratulations to Washington Height’s own Andrea Arroyo *on her
exhibition, *“Women in Movement” *at the Women's Rights National Historical
Park Gallery in Seneca Falls, NY (136 Fall Street), site of the first
Women's Rights Convention, July 19-20, 1848.. This show features recent
works that incorporate hand-made textiles -such as a Mexican *huipil*, and
an Indian prayer shawl- and are inspired by mythical and historical women
of achievement from around the world, including two works in tribute to the
pioneers of the Women’s Movement, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. On display September 15th – October 15th, 9am-5pm (weds-Sun only);
opening* Saturday, September 27th, 1pm-4pm,*



*Wine Tasting at the Morris-Jumel Mansion *We’re happy to announce the
return of our popular wine tasting series! In this kickoff event, Christian
Galliani of Wine for the 99 will present a French wine tasting inspired by
the imports of Stephen Jumel, a Bordeaux wine merchant who purchased the
Mansion in 1810. Danielle Oteri from Feast on History will share stories
from Jumel's life and prepare paired bites to complement the wines. Tickets
are $50 per person and $45 for museum members and advanced registration is
required. Please see our website, www.morrisjumel.org, or call 212-923-8008
for more information. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, *between **W. **160th* &
W. *162nd* *Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue**. **Saturday,
September 27th, 3pm – 5pm. *



*30th Annual Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park *Produced by the
Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corp. (WHIDC) and sponsored by the
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, this festival is one of the oldest
and largest scheduled events in all NYC Parks. The festival is a unique
chance to experience the Medieval period in the most authentic setting this
side of the Atlantic. The area around the Cloisters Museum in Fort Tryon
Park is transformed into a medieval market village where knights in armor,
jugglers, jesters, magicians, musicians, storytellers, and puppeteers will
perform. A blacksmith, manuscript illuminator, glass bead maker, potter,
stone carver and other artisans will demonstrate their crafts. Performers
and fairgoers alike dress in period-styled costumes. The afternoon includes
a human chess game, musical and theatrical performances, and culminates
with a jousting event at 5pm. We hope to see you on the 28th! For more
info: Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corp., 212-795-1600. Admission
and entertainment is free; food/beverage are available for purchase! *Sunday,
September 28th, 11am – 6pm.*



*Concert in the Lounge @ Hudson View gardens *We are proud to start the
season with legendary Chicago-based guitarist GEORGE FREEMAN, direct from
his engagement at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club. Freeman’s long career
includes playing and recording with such jazz greats as Charlie Parker,
Jimmy McGriff, Lester Young, Gene Ammons, Red Holloway, Buddy Rich,
"Groove" Holmes and Johnny Griffin, among others. Still active at 87,
George performs in New York City for the first time in decades. 128
Pinehurst Ave. @ W. 183rd St. *Sunday, September 28th at 3pm.*



*Council Member Rosenthal's Participatory Budgeting:* New York City Council
Member, Helen Rosenthal is inviting Upper West Side constituents to
participate in an exciting new experiment in democracy called Participatory
Budgeting, where constituents will directly decide how to spend $1 million
of your district's discretionary funds. The first Neighborhood Assembly
will be at Amsterdam Houses, located on 205 W. 61st St. (btw Amsterdam &
West End Aves.). Contact Tabby Orwa (district6pb at gmail.com / 212-873-0282
x206) <212-873-0282%20ext%3A%20206>with any questions. *Monday, September
29th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm.*



*Under the Viaduct in Harlem's White Light (Tour Intervention) *This is an
interactive, tour-based intervention where participants will view a
dancework choreographed by Ellen Maynard and Autumn Scoggan; use their
smartphones to scan codes matched with graffiti letterings by artist Lady K
Fever under the 12th Avenue viaduct and then engage with multiple digital
artworks. This event coincides with the Paris-based Festival of Lights with
the Paris based Festival of Lights. The Curator, Savona and the West Harlem
Art Fund, is developing their version of the festival with featured dances,
graffiti, sound and digital art. *Nuit Blanche* (“white night” in French),
an annual all-night or night-time arts festival, was originated in 1984 by
Jean Blaise, founder of the Research Center for Cultural Development in
Nantes, France. Note: participants must have a smartphone to interact with
map. 12th Avenue Viaduct @ W 125th St. & 12th Avenue. Cost: $25; register
online:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/under-the-viaduct-in-harlems-white-light-tour-intervention-tickets-12726018865.
*Saturday, October 4th, 4pm – 7pm. *







****EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (11 items)*

*Universal Pre-K: It’s not too late to register! *If your child was born in
2010, you can apply for a FREE, quality UPK program in your community but
calling 311, texting “prek” to 877877, or visiting nyc.gov/prek. Enrollment
specialists at the Department of Education are available to speak with you
and let you know about options in your neighborhood suitable for your
child, and can take your application over the phone.



*Having a problem with NYC Public School Registration for Your Child(ren)? *NYC
Department of Education Temporary Education Centers remain open through
Friday. For the first time, the Department has specially trained staff at
each site to help families looking to enroll their child in pre-K. The
Department also added more interpreters than in past years to help ensure
that families are able to access the information and services they need in
a variety of languages.



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



Enrollment staff at Registration Centers will meet with students and their
parents to facilitate registration. All locations provide over-the-phone
interpretation and live interpretation services in select languages. All
forms and parent materials are available in English and translated into
nine languages, including Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The Registration
Centers are open through Friday, September 12th, from 8am to 3pm. On Monday,
September 15th, the Borough Enrollment Offices will reopen for continued
registration and enrollment needs.



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



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



*Apply now for elementary and middle school afterschool programs for your
child *This year, there are more programs available than ever before. Mayor
de Blasio invested an additional $145 million to increase afterschool for
middle school students across the five boroughs. This means schools across
the City are offering afterschool programming right in your
neighborhood—and for the first time ever, the overwhelming majority of
public middle schools will have high-quality afterschool programs on site.
>From volleyball and hip-hop dance to cooking classes to computer and graphic
design courses, there’s an afterschool program available right in your
neighborhood—and *you can start applying now*. These no-cost programs offer
a variety of options for safe, educational afterschool activities
throughout the school year. Afterschool programs are 5 *days/week,
beginning September 8th. *Click here (
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/afterschool/SONYC_1.shtml) to apply
for an elementary
or middle school afterschool program for your child.



*High School Directories Notice* Students applying to a NYC public high
school for the 2015-2016 school year can access the *2014-2015 High School
Directory*. Visit
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Resources/default.htm for
complete information and the English directory. You can also find the
directory online in 9 languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian
Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Urdu; click on “Translations” in the
pull down menu at the right of the screen. Questions regarding the *2014-2015
High School Directory* may be directed to the High School Admissions Team
at HS_Enrollment at schools.nyc.gov.



*Autism Initiative @ Sinergia Presents a series of FREE Education Workshops*
and Support Group. Open to individuals, families, caregivers and
professionals. Topics include “The Evaluation Process in Children with ASD”
(Tuesday 9/16, 10am-noon); “Coping with Problem Behavior in Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder” (Wednesday, 10/1, 10am-noon); and additional
topics in November and December, all by leading experts in the field. RSVP:
212-643-2840 Ext #305 / autisminitiative at sinergiany.org. Simultaneous
English/Spanish translation available. Light refreshments will be served.
Register for as many workshops being offered by Sinergia as you like!



*CUNY in the Heights Afterschool Program *Play, learn and grow together!
Our program is a safe yet fun learning environment where homework is our
main priority. We offer many additional activities including snacks, arts &
crafts, board games, dance, organized sports, and much more. From 2:45pm –
6pm, Monday through Friday, at Muscota/Amistad, 4862 Broadway (btw. 204th &
Academy). Monthly flat fee of $200. For more information please call Ms.
Mercedes at 212-567-7132 or email mjmorales at hostos.cuny.edu. Every child
must complete a registration packet before starting the program.



*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.

·         *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.



*AmeriCorps community service opportunities with NYRP *The New York
Restoration Project seeks to fill positions to start in October 2014 for an
11-month term of service. Learn more here:
https://www.nyrp.org/about/opportunities/job-opportunities/americorps-parks-and-gardens-crew-environmental-stewards/



*Digital Journalism Internships @ the Youth Channel *The MNN El Barrio
Firehouse’s Youth Channel (YC) is looking for journalists and media makers
ages 18-24 who are passionate about reporting on community news to join our
digital journalism team. Youth Channel productions highlight important
justice and cultural work taking place in NYC. Interns gain significant
experience and training in field and television studio production,
producing for cross-platform programing, and community journalism. If you
are looking to create media that matters, redefine the concept of news, and
work in a fast-paced, production environment grounded in social justice
values – apply already! Applications are due *Friday, September 19th. *For
more information call 212-757-2670 or email *youthchannel at mnn.org*
<youthchannel at mnn.org?subject=Digital%20Journalism%20Internships%20%40%20the%20YC>
.



*St Paul's Choir School Seeks After-School Activities Assistant *charged
with managing homework help, tutoring, snacks and meals, enrichment
activities, and developing outreach projects to support the local
community. This is a part-time position, and does not include benefits.
This is a newly created position. Duties include attending choir school
sessions (currently Mon/Weds, 3:30 to 6pm), as well as all school services
and concerts held on- and off-campus; developing and providing oversight of
the after-school enrichment program; recruiting and training volunteers and
mentors; working with parents and volunteers to provide after-school snacks
for children; assisting the Director and other staff in keeping current
records for all children enrolled in the program. Must have a Bachelor’s
degree in an allied/related field to education and/or the arts; minimum of
three years experience working with children ages 8+; organizational
leadership skills and experience; three professional references (incl.
contact info). Hourly rate commensurate with professional experience. For
more information about the Choir School, visit www.stpauls-choirschool.org.
For further information and to apply, contact Mark Trautman, Director of
Music, at St Paul's in Englewood: 201-568-3276 /
mtrautman at stpaulsenglewood.org.



*Free Training for Green Jobs *We are now accepting applications for our
upcoming *Green Building Operations and Maintenance + OSHA* training in
October. On*line registration starts *September 16th *and fills up
quickly!* Please
forward widely to other programs and refer any interested clients to apply
using the information below. You are also invited to accompany your clients
to one of our four information sessions (September 23rd, 25th & 30th,
and October
2nd) to see if this program seems like a good fit. Contact us at
greenjobs at nydesigns.org. with any additional questions. To apply,
interested applicants must visit our website at greenworkforcenyc.org
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****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (5 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 Live Music held in the Garden at Morris
Jumel Mansion. $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, 11am-12pm for adults; Saturdays,
10:30am-11am for Family Yoga. *



*Flu Shots *It’s never too early to start thinking about protecting
yourself from the ‘flu. We will be sponsoring several clinics throughout
the district in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
Free 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. Dates/venues in Washington Heights
& Inwood TBD; We will be co-sponsoring a clinic with Senator Brad Hoylman,
to be held in his office (322 Eighth Ave., enter on 26th St., suite 1700.
Call 212-633-8052 or email hoylman at nysenate.gov with your complete contact
information and the time you would like to come in for your shot.) *Thursday,
October 2nd, 10am – 1pm.*



*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.







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

*Intermittent Full Bridge Closure *The NYC Department of transportation
Division of Bridges will grease the operating machinery of the Broadway
Bridge over the Harlem River. The bridge will be fully closed
intermittently for up to 15 minutes at a time. Traffic queues will be
allowed to clear between closures. The work is weather-dependent. Saturday,
September 13th at 11pm *until *Sunday, September 14th at 6am. (Rain
date: Saturday,
September 20th – Sunday September 21st.)



*FasTrack changes for the 1-train: *242 St-bound trains run express from
Chambers St to 34 St-Penn Station. To Franklin St, Canal St, Houston St,
and Christopher St, take the 242 St-bound 1 to 14 St and transfer to a
downtown 1 or 2 local. To 18 St, 23 St, and 28 St, take the 242 St-bound 1
to 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown 1 or 2 local. From these
stations, take a downtown 1 or 2 to 14 St or Chambers St and transfer to a
242 St-bound 1. *11:45 PM to 5 AM, through September 12th. *



*1-train Weekend Service Changes *No trains between 96 St and 242 St.
A/C-trains,
M3 bus & free shuttle buses provide alternate service. 1-train service
operates between South Ferry and 96 St. For service between 96 St and 168
St, use free shuttle buses or the A/C trains at nearby stations. For
service between 168 St and 191 St, use the M3 bus or free shuttle buses.
Or, use the A-train at nearby stations. For Dyckman St and 207 St, use
nearby A-train stations; transfer between 1- and A-trains at 59 St. For
service between 207 St and 242 St, take free shuttle buses. Transfer
between buses and A-trains at 207 St and between A- and 1-trains at 59
St. *11:30pm
Friday, September 12th through 5am Monday, September 15th. *







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (4 items)*

*West Harlem Fire Relief Fund **Donate*
<https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RZVJ7SLFUJFXJ>
to
the residents of 512 W 136th Street, who recently suffered a tremendous
loss in an August 18th fire. A child was killed. 60 others were displaced,
most of them losing all of their belongings. Monetary contributions can be
made securely online through a special PayPal account that WHGA has
established at www.whgainc.org, through October 1st. All funds donated will
be provided to the fire victims. You will receive an email from PayPal with
your receipt. Supplies and clothing donations will be collected at the
Church of the Annunciation at 88 Convent Avenue on the corner of 131st
Street. Thank you for your generosity. If you have questions, call Saiydah
Walls at the WHGA at 212-862-1399, or the Church of the Annunciation at
212-234-1919.



*People’s Climate March *Not signed up for the People's Climate March yet?
No problem! Click here to sign up:
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageServer?pagename=event_PRG_IC_ClimateMarch&s_src=214HICEN12
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*The 30th Annual Medieval Festival Needs You! *This year’s Medieval
Festival at Fort Tryon Park will be held on Sunday, September 28th. The
festival is one of New York City Parks largest events, attracting over
60,000 visitors. The Washington Heights/Inwood Development Corp. needs
volunteers to help in the following areas – can you be part of the
festival? *Advance needs: *graphic arts, set design, signage, wood frame
repair. *Day-of-event needs: *information booth (2-hour commitments; we
provide costumes!); hospitality tent; constume tent; hay bale “
delivery/distribution (7am-11am); directors”; set construction/break-down;
decorating squad; traffic control; stage management; children’s tents;
official photographer. *We also need help with flyering/publicity! *We need
volunteers to distribute flyers to local businesses so they can display
them in their window or entry area. (Please, no sticking them on lamp
posts!) We also need volunteers to post official NYC Police Dept. “No
Parking Sept. 28, 2014” signs along Cabrini Boulevard from 190th to Ft.
Washington Avenue during the week preceding the Medieval Festival (Sept.
21-27). If you are interested, please contact Martin Collins at
212-795-1600 or e-mail him at mcollinsnyc at yahoo.com. Tell him what you are
interested in and how long you can help. Thanks!



*UNIDOS Coalition Community Underage Drinking Survey:* Support community
efforts in researching underage drinking within Washington Heights &
Inwood! Help the UNIDOS Coalition in continuing their work towards
awareness and prevention. The 2014 Community Underage Drinking Survey asks
simple questions about your thoughts on underage drinking in your community
among high school age youth (ages 14-19). It is completely anonymous and
all questions are voluntary. The survey can be completed in just a few
minutes and will help educate our community for years to come. To take the
survey, click here: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/327c685ed3a8. (You may take the
survey in English or Spanish.)







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

*EZ Pass Phishing Scam *The New York State Thruway Authority is warning
that an email going around to E-ZPass holders is actually a phishing scam.
The email, which looks as though it was sent by the E-ZPass service center,
asks customers to download an invoice with a list unpaid tolls. (Hint:
don't do that!) "Please be advised this is not an authorized communication
from E-ZPass, the New York State Thruway Authority or any other toll agency
associated with E-ZPass," the Thruway Authority said in a statement. "We
advise you not to open or respond to such a message should you receive
one." Anyone having questions about any correspondence can call customer
service center at 800-333-8655.



*Some useful information on NYC litter baskets… *The City places and
maintains garbage receptacles at commercial street corners along standard
collection routes. The City accepts requests for litter baskets in new
locations within commercial and mixed-use zones. You may not request a
public litter basket for a residential area. The City also accepts reports
that public waste receptacles are overflowing or are being used for
household or commercial purposes. A person or group may adopt a City trash
receptacle and change liners when the baskets are full. The City provides
liner bags and a collection schedule. A person or group may donate an
upgraded litter basket to replace a standard litter basket. The sponsor
will receive a recognition sign with their name or company logo. *Call* *311
to sponsor a litter basket or report an overflowing litter basket.*

·         Request a litter basket in a new location:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/contact/requests_litter.shtml

·         Adopt a litter basket:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/contact/adopt_basket.shtml

·         Download the Adopt-A-Basket flyer (PDF):
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/downloads/pdf/contact/requests/adopt_basket/FlyerAdoptBasket.pdf

·         Report misuse of a litter basket:
https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=DSNY+Dirty+Trash+Can+Misuse



*Help for Small Businesses to Upgrade and Save on Your ConEd Bill *Hispanic
Federation and Con Edison have announced the second phase of the Washington
Heights/Inwood Energy Efficiency Initiative, a project that will provide
small business owners with the opportunity to upgrade equipment and save
energy. A total of $1.17 million is available for this project. The Con
Edison Small Business Direct Install program provides up to 70% of the cost
for eligible upgrades and installations. The Hispanic Federation will cover
the remaining balance of these energy-efficiency upgrades for eligible
small businesses. To get started please contact Wolff Saint-Fleur today for
a walk through of your business: WSaint-Fleur at willdan.com / 212-785-4027,
or visit:
http://www.hispanicfederation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=64:pressreleases&id=253:phase-2-energy-efficiancy-program-for-small-businesses&Itemid=51.
Time is running out as this *program ends September 30th* (or until the
money runs out)!



*NYSERDA’s Combined Heat and Power Expo *is designed to help commercial,
industrial, and multifamily building owners and managers connect with
pre-approved Combined Heat and Power (CHP) equipment vendors and other
organizations offering financial incentives and technical support for the
installation of CHP systems. NYSERDA’s CHP programs offer incentives for
systems 50 kW and larger. Building owners, managers, and other
representatives are invited to stop by and speak with CHP system vendors,
NYSERDA staff, and U.S. Department of Energy’s CHP Technical Assistance
Partnership representatives about the various products and services
available to capture significant energy savings and improve the resiliency
of their buildings. The Expo will feature:

·    Information from vendors of pre-approved CHP systems featured in
NYSERDA’s CHP Catalog.

·    Information on the incentives available for CHP through NYSERDA’s
complementary pair of CHP programs:
- CHP Acceleration Program (PON 2568)
- CHP Performance Program (PON 2701)

·    Information on FREE technical assistance and project screening offered
through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Northeast CHP Technical Assistance
Partnership

·    Q&A time with representatives from Con Edison, National Grid, NYCEEC,
and the NYC Department of Buildings

Note: This event is intended to address medium-to-large buildings (those
with a monthly electric bill of $5,000 or more). Questions? Email
chpAcceleration at nyserda.ny.gov. Register today at
chpExpoManhattan.eventbrite.com
<http://click.first-communicate.com/?qs=d775311c70fe08da14d10115aeffafa5e10eace32e30ecda408efafbc25f7828>.
Free! At the Times Center – 242 W. 41st Street. *Wednesday, September 17th,
2pm – 7pm.*







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

No new developments this week, but check out the interesting article in the
Metropolitan Museum’s online publication:
http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/visit-the-cloisters/in-season/2014/the-cloisters-fort-tryon-park-and-the-palisades



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>
.







On this September 11th, our hearts go out to all of those New Yorkers,
Washingtonians and Pennsylvanians who lost so much 13 years ago today. Let
us honor that sacrifice by cherishing all that is important to each of us,
working hard to preserve it, and being kind to one another.







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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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