[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <9/20/14 edition / 95+ items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, September 19th, 2014*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*If you are having still difficulty with school registration for your
child(ren) or still wish to enroll for Pre-K, need information about this
weekend’s High School Fair, are looking for FREE arts classes for kids or
want to get in a last-minute application for a digital journalism
internship (due today!), scroll down to the “Education” section below. With
the beginning of Fall comes a whole new season of recreational, cultural
and fitness opportunities in our parks and throughout the District,
including Lions Football / CU Neighbor Appreciation Day tomorrow. Scroll
down also for information on free ‘flu shots in partnership with Dichter
Pharmacy and others, new programming at Isabella and several upcoming
health fairs & seminars (“Health, Recreation & Fitness” section) as well as
workforce development opportunities at CUNY in the Heights and many job
postings (“Jobs & vocational training” section). Give back to your
community: the Medieval Festival needs volunteers; there are also Blood
Drives, you can adopt a tree or become a “reading buddy” (“How You Can
Help” section). And don’t miss upcoming Cross Bronx lane closures due to
construction on the High Bridge workshops for TIL or HDFC building
residents and discounts on NYC cultural treasures for holders of the new
CityID card in the “General Information” section. *



*The U.N.'s Climate Summit is SUNDAY, 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
Sunday at 11:30am. See information below, and join the Senator and the
WeACT (West Harlem Action for Environmental Justice). *



****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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·            *Tomorrow (Friday) & this weekend (17 items)*

·            *Next week (9 items)*

·            *Next weekend (8 items)*

·            *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (15 items)*

·            *Educational & vocational opportunities (9 items)*

·            *Jobs & vocational training (9 items)*

·            *Health, recreation & fitness (10 items)*

·            *How You Can Help (8 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·            *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (5
items) *

·            *LG / Palisades update (4 items)*



*Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone who’d
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event you’d like to list here, email me the details (text or .doc format,
please, not .pdf or .jpg). *



*Please note that there will be no e-blast next week. To all who celebrate,
I wish a sweet New Year; may you be inscribed for good and for peace. *



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****FRIDAY & THIS WEEKEND*** (17 items)*

*Movies at the United Palace: “There Will Be Blood” *This fall, the
Wordless Music Orchestra will once again collaborate with Jonny Greenwood
for the U.S. premiere of *There Will Be Blood Live: *a full screening and
live film score with live orchestra. To *Paul Thomas Anderson’s* 2007
masterpiece. The film’s original score–comprising music by Jonny Greenwood,
Arvo Pärt, and Brahms–will be conducted by *Ryan McAdams,* and performed by
50+ members of the Wordless Music Orchestra, including Jonny Greenwood, who
will play the *ondes martenot *part in both performances of his own film
score. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street. For more
information, email mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41.
*Friday/Saturday,
September 19th & 20th at 8pm* (doors open at 6:30).



*W. 75th Street Block Party *You are all invited to come out and meet the
residents of West 75th Street for our annual BLOCK BLAST. Raffle prizes,
bouncy castle, music & live dancers, food and fun! For more info:
http://w75ba.org.index.html. W. 75th St. between Broadway & West End
Avenue. *Saturday, September 20th, 10am-5pm. *



*2014 Citywide High School Fair* will be held this weekend at Brooklyn
Technical High School. See “Education” section , or, visit
www.nyc.gov/schools/highschool. for details. *Saturday/Sunday, September
20th & 21**st, 10am-3pm.*



*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. *



*Community Workshop to Review the Riverside Park Master Plan *At these
community-wide workshops, the Parks Department will document community
concerns, highlight work in progress, and record ideas for improvement. A
planning team will then prepare conceptual plans and budgets for projects
and programs that address the community’s goals. At PS199 (270 W. 70th St.
between Amsterdam & West End Ave.; register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-parks-amp-recreation-in-partnership-with-riverside-park-conservancy-7292594307?s=28823423
*)*. All of the findings will be posted at www.nycgovparks.org
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and riversideparknyc.org, as well as presented at public meetings. *Saturday,
September 20th, 1pm – 3pm. *A second session will be held on October 14th
at the Interchurch Center)



*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.*


Bloomingdale Family Days The Columbus-Amsterdam BID presents its second
Family Day on Amsterdam Avenue. Take the family to Amsterdam Ave. between
W. 106th & W. 110th Streets for face painting, pottery-making and many,
many more activities. Plus, bring your unwanted electronic goods for
electronic waste collection for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. For
more information contact the Columbus-Amsterdam BID: 212-666-9774 /
www.columbusamsterdambid.org
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. Sunday, September 21st, 11am – 5pm.

*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.*



*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*.







****NEXT WEEK*** (9 items)*

*How to Take Control of Your Life! Session 3 *This session will help you
master the connection between your thoughts and your fears. You will learn
how to apply the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques learned in the
previous sessions to control your anxieties. Coffee and light refreshments
will be served. At Isabella, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St. (Larson
Library). *Tuesday, September 23rd, 9:30am – 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.*



*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 *Tuesday September 23rd* *at 12pm or 6pm.*



*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. Topic: *“You Can Still
Eat the Foods You Love.”* *Tuesday, September 23rd, 1pm – 2pm.*



*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! *Tuesday,
September 23rd at 5pm.*



*Citizen Preparedness Corps Training in Harlem* September is Emergency
Preparedness month: What’s in your "go bag?” *Sign up for the upcoming
training session and get your FREE GO Bag!* In the Great Hall of the City
College of New York (Shepard Hall Building, 2nd floor), Convent Ave. at W.
139th St. FREE, but RSVP is required: http://prepare.ny.gov/training-events*.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6pm*



*Community Board 12 General Meeting *at Isabella (515 Audubon @ 190th St.).*
Tuesday, September 23rd at 7pm. *



*Blood Drive* Give the gift of life! Blood supplies are low; donors are
always needed. At New York Presbyterian’s Milstein Hospital Building (Front
Lobby / Left Hand Side, 622 W. 168th St. *Wednesday, September 24th,
9am-6pm*.



*Rosh Hashana *begins at sundown, *Wednesday, September 24th, *and
continues through sundown, Friday 9/26. Alternate side is suspended
Thursday & Friday. *Shanah tova* to all who observe.







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (8 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*



*The Hispanic Society of America Family Education Event: Cuéntame us Cuadro*
is an exciting educational program offered in Spanish at the Hispanic
Society for families and children from 5-14 years old. Participants will
have the opportunity to explore different works of art from the museum’s
renowned collections. During this event, one of our docents will talk
about *The
Costeño *by José Agustín Arrieta. This free program will be offered on the
last Saturday of each month at 11am. For more information and to RSVP,
please contact the Department of Education and Public Programs at
Education at hispanicsociety.org or 212-926-2234 x209. *Saturday, September
27th at 11am.*



*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,*



*Shakespeare Saturdays Cinema* is kicking of their Fall Schedule by hosting
a free Shakespeare movie through The Inwood Library. Details of this
popular film are at
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2014/09/27/shakespeare-saturdays-cinema-0.
A Curtain Riser will be performed by Bethany Reeves (singer) and Donna
Kendall Stearns (Composer/Keyboardist). The film will be shown in the
Downstairs Auditorium of The Inwood Library, 4790 Broadway (between Dyckman
& Cummings Streets). Free and open to the public. *September 27th at 2pm**.*



*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 *Hudson View Gardens'
Performing Arts Group is proud to start the season with legendary
Chicago-based guitarist George Freeman, direct from his engagement at Smoke
Jazz and Supper Club.  Mr. 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, Johnny
Griffin, and others. Still active at 87, George performs in New York City
for the first time in decades. $12 suggested donation (general seating)
includes a reception with Mr. Freeman. For more information call Terry
Williams: 212-923-7800 x1511. The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, 128
Pinehurst Ave. @ W. 183rd St. *Sunday, September 28th at 3pm.*



*Movies at the United Palace *The UPCA has unveiled its fall schedule,
which continues its popular "Classic NYC Movies" series with Lin-Manuel
Miranda. combining a stage show with a screening, as well as some crowd
favorites like "Frankenstein" with the world premiere of a new music
soundtrack, and the holiday classic, "It's A Wonderful Life" with an intro
by Mary Owen. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street. For
more information, email mikef at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. Up
next: “The Fisher King” with Robin Williams & Jeff Bridges. FREE! *Sunday,
September 28th at  5pm *(doors open at 4pm); 7:15pm Q&A with writer Richard
LaGravenese







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (15 items)*

*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.*



*Families & Flexibility: Reshaping the Workplace for the 21st Century *If
we want to remain a global economic power, we must support policies that
see family and work as complementary, rather than competing interests. Join
NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, New America President & CEO Anne-Marie
Slaughter, and The New York Times’ Steven Greenhouse & Rachel Swarns for a
forum on workplace flexibility and scheduling issues this fall. At Baruch
College/CUNY Newman Conference Center, 151 E. 25th St., 7th floor. To RSVP,
email conference at comptroller.nyc.gov or call 212-669-4466. *Monday,
September 29th, 8:30am – noon.*



*Autism Education Workshop* Details in “Education” section below.
Free. *Wednesday,
10/1, 10am-noon*.



*Blood Drive *Sponsored by the 34th Precinct. Give the gift of life! Blood
supplies are low; donors are always needed. At the Precinct: 4295 Broadway
at W. 183rd St. For more information, call 212-0927-0576. *Thursday,
October 2nd, 8am-2pm*.



*Flu shots *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. *(See “Health” section below for additional dates.


Highbridge Park Hawk Watch Bring the whole family and roam the autumn woods
in search of hawks with expert naturalist Mike Feller. Learn about the
hawks in your community and observe some of their interesting behaviors. Meet
at Highbridge Park's West 172nd St. & Amsterdam Ave. entrance. Saturday,
October 4th, 9am - 10:30am.



*Under the Viaduct in Harlem's White Light (Tour Intervention) *This is an
interactive, tour-based intervention where participants will view a dance
work 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. *



*Community Meeting on the Reconstruction of the GWB Bus Terminal* Want to
know more about the renovations? Want to share what you think? Will local
businesses benefit from the reconstruction? Will community space be
allocated? Join us! Holyrood Episcopal Church, Hall Room, 715 W. 179th St.
@ Ft. Washington Ave. RSVP to cmrodriguezevents at gmail.com. *Tuesday,
October 7th, 6pm – 8pm. *(Doors open at 5:30.)



*Manhattan UFT Borough-wide Parent Conference: Empowering Parents, Building
Parent-School Partnerships *Free workshops, etc. on Oct. 18th. See
“Education” section below for details. *Registration deadline is October
6th.*



*11th Annual “Fall into Health” Fair *The day will be full of
entertainment, raffles, dancing, music, FREE health screenings, and
important information from community organizations. At Isabella, 515
Audubon Ave., in the Recreation Hall (ground floor). For More information
and to register, contact Marilyn Pacheco at 212-342-9224 /
mpacheco at isabella.org. *Wednesday, October 8th, 10am – 3pm.*



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



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



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



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



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







****EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (9 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)? *New
elementary and middle school students who have zoned schools, including
those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), should register at
their zoned schools. (Visit www.nyc.gov/schools or call 311 to find your
zoned school. Students who live in a neighborhood without zoned schools
should visit a Registration Center in their borough of residence.) Families
can still register for pre-K and can find more information at nyc.gov/prek or
by texting “PreK” to 877877. All new high school students, including those
with an IEP, must register at a Registration Center in their borough of
residence.



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



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



*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.



*New Arts Classes at the United Palace of Cultural Arts *4140 Broadway at
W. 175th St. E-mail Keith Fasciani (keithf at unitedpalace.org) to learn more
about any classes.



·    *The UPCA Performing Arts Academy *For children in 6th - 8th grades.
FREE, but space is limited. Classes in:

·           Hip Hop Dance (Tues/Weds/Fri)

·           Theatre (Mon/Thurs)

·           Circus Arts (Mon/Thurs)

·           West African Drumming (Tues/Weds/Fri)

This brand new program is designed to bring more advanced arts training to
mature students who show a commitment to a high level of performance.
Students are expected to attend all classes in the discipline(s) they
choose and will have the opportunity to display their work and talents in
shows throughout the year. The instructors will teach more complex
techniques and will expect students to treat class time as a professional
environment. *Monday-Friday, 4:30pm - 6pm, beginning September 22nd*



·    *Visual Arts *Thanks to funding from City Council Member Mark Levine,
we will also continue our Saturday arts classes with Creative Art Works in
October. Space is available for children in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
Beginning October 11th, through December. 10am-noon. FREE.



·    *WHIN Music Project *This orchestra is geared to children 7-23 who
have their own instrument and some prior instruction. $180 Participation
Fee. Additional information:www.whinmusicproject.org. Saturdays, 3-6pm,
(October - June)



*Manhattan UFT Borough-wide Parent Conference: Empowering Parents, Building
Parent-School Partnerships *Free workshops; free breakfast & lunch;
exhibitions; raffle prizes. Workshops include: child safety, common core
standards, getting ready for kindergarten, selecting the right high school,
effective communication skills for parents, helping the reluctant middle
school reader, financial literacy, social media & kids, CPR basics, how to
support your differently-abled child, and much, much more. Translation
available. NO childcare; this conference is for ADULTS ONLY. At the UFT, 52
Broadway, 10th floor. Register online at www.uft.org/manhattanparents; F or
more information, email Francine Streich at fstreich at uft.org. *Saturday,
October 18th, 8:30am – 3:30pm. **you must register by October 6th***



*2014 Citywide High School Fair* will be held this weekend at Brooklyn
Technical High School, 29 Fort Greene Place (in Brooklyn). Take the Q/R to
DeKalb Ave.; C to Lafayette Ave.; G to Fulton St.; 2/3/4/5 to Nevins St.
For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/schools/highschool. Please also
note that Borough High School fairs will be held next month on October 18th
& 19th, including in the Bronx (Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus, 500
E. Fordham Rd.) and Manhattan (MKL, Jr. Educational Campus, 122 Amsterdam
Ave.), from 11am-3pm. *Saturday/Sunday, September 20th & 21**st, 10am-3pm.*







****JOBS & VOCATIONAL TRAINING*** (9 items)*

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



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

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

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

·         *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
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*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,
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*Job Availability: Community Board 4 District Manager *Manhattan’s CB4 is
the local planning and advisory body on matters affecting the West Side
neighborhoods of Chelsea and Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen. The 50-member
volunteer board, supported by a staff of three/four, has an advisory role
in the City’s land use review process, annual budget, liquor license
applications and delivery of municipal services, and is involved with a
wide range of community and quality of life issues, including housing and
human services, transportation, waterfront and parks. As directed by the
Board, the District Manager (DM) maintains a district office and supervises
a small staff to provide administrative, communication, and research
support to the Board, its officers and its committees; troubleshoot complex
community complaints and service requests; design and execute community
outreach; and administer the office. The DM must be a NYC resident.
Qualifications: College graduate; excellent managerial, organizational,
communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS office
applications and effective user of current technologies. Preferred: Five
plus years of professional working knowledge of City government; experience
in urban planning or other urban disciplines; and in customer/ constituent
service. Only candidates submitting a resume and a cover letter explaining
why they believe they are qualified and should be chosen for the job will
be considered. Mail to the attention of Nelly Gonzalez by (CB4M, 330 W. 42nd
Street, 26th floor, NY, NY 10036 or negonzalez at cb.nyc.gov. (E-mail
preferred; no phone calls. Full time; salary commensurate with experience;
excellent benefits; fall 2014 start date. *Applications must be received by
September 30th.*



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



*Employment Opportunities with the New York State Unified Court System*

·         *Internal Auditor (JG – 23)* Internal Auditors work under the
supervision of senior audit staff or as team leaders on projects of narrow
scope. Internal Auditors are assigned to field audits of courts and
agencies within the Unified Court System for the purpose of evaluating the
adequacy of internal controls over financial and operational activities and
information systems; determining compliance with applicable laws and
regulations; determining the court or agency’s ability to perform its
program efficiently and effectively; and other related duties. They may be
responsible for supervising Assistant Internal Auditors and other
subordinate personnel. Base salary: $64,834+ (Location Pay of $3,697 if
located in NYC.) Qualifications: One year in the Assistant Internal Auditor
title; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with
24 credit hours in accounting and 3 years of relevant experience; or
Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university and
2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one
year of information systems auditing experience.

·         *Assistant Internal Auditor (JG – 21)* Assistant Internal
Auditors work under the direct supervision of senior audit staff, and are
assigned to field audits of courts and agencies within the Unified Court
System for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of internal controls over
financial and operating activities and information systems; determining
compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and determining the court
or agency’s ability to perform its program efficiently and effectively; and
other related duties. Location: NYC, Albany, Buffalo or Syracuse. This
position will be responsible for conducting financial, operational and
information system audits of courts, agencies, or programs within the
Unified Court System. Overnight travel throughout New York State is
required. Base salary: $58,298+. (Location Pay of $3,697 if located in
NYC.) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university with 24 credit hours in accounting and 2 years of relevant
experience; or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or
university and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to
candidates with at least one year of information systems auditing
experience.



Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the
appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title
in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court
System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to
fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency
within the next 6 months. All interested persons meeting the minimum
qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment
form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on
the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume to: Sherrill
Spatz, Esq., Inspector General, 2500 Pond View, Suite LL01, Castleton on
Hudson, NY 12033. *All applications must be postmarked or received by
October 9th. *



*Job openings at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School.*

·         *TEP Part-Time Literacy Specialist:* (~15 hours per week) will
work one-on-one with students identified as struggling readers in both
push-in and pullout capacities, spiraling effective literacy interventions
into the student(s)’ existing curriculum.
www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time-Literacy-Specialist.php. This could
potentially be a strong fit for some of your after school program
instructors.

·         *Assistant Director of Enrichment and Special Projects:* We are
ready to add members to the team who can provide significant support to
these programs.
www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorEnrichmentSpecialProject.php

·         *Development Associate*: We are really looking for someone with
exceptional writing capabilities.
www.tepcharter.org/Development-Associate.php

·         *Assistant Director of High School Placement and Alumni
Support: *With
each year, our alumni community grows, we have decided to hire someone who
can devote themselves to supporting our alumni on their journey to college
and beyond.
www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorofHSPlacementAlumniSupport.php

·         *Teachers*: And of course, TEP continues to hire for ALL teaching
positions, as we are always trying to overhire in all departments.
http://www.tepcharter.org/apply.php. We would especially consider making a
mid-year hire for a Social Studies position.







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



*Athletics and Activities at Riverbank State Park *Registration has opened
up for Fall and Winter activities and athletics at Riverbank State Park!
All ages are welcome to participate in free or low-cost programs such as
swim classes, music and dance lessons. For program details and application
form, visit
http://nysparks.com/parks/attachments/Riverbank2014FallWinterProgramGuideinEnglish.pdf
of
http://nysparks.com/parks/attachments/Riverbank2014FallWinterProgramGuideinSpanish.pdf.
*Fall registration open through September 28th *for classes beginning
October 6th.



*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. *



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Flu Shots *Protect yourself from the ‘flu. Cosponsored with The Visiting
Nurse Service (VNS) of New York, and all of our Uptown partners in
government. Flu shots will be provided to adults as well as to children 9
and over with parental consent. The supply of flu shots is limited and
appointments are recommended to guarantee your shot. FREE, but registration
very helpful: 212-544-0173 / eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. At Dichter
Parmacy, 4953 Broadway. *Wednesday, October 8th, 10am – 1pm. *And at the
Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Fort Washington Ave.. co-sponsored with Denny
Farrell, *Wednesday, October 22nd, 10am – 1pm. *



*Eating for Your Heart's Sake: Don't Miss a Beat* A seminar on healthful
eating by NY Presbyterian Clinical Nutritionists. Enjoy the taste of eating
right! Free and open to the public. At the Allen Hospital, 5141 Broadway @
W. 220th St. *Tuesday, October 7th, 1pm-2:30pm.*



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



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

·         You Can Still Eat the Foods You Love, *Tuesday, September 23rd,
1pm – 2pm.*

·         Motion’s the Potion: How Activity Helps, *Thursday, October 2nd,
1pm – 2pm.*

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

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

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

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

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



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



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







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (8 items)*

*West Harlem Fire Relief Fund **Donate*
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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:
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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.)



*Fort Tryon Park's Elms Still Need Your Help! **Please consider a generous
gift to preserve these beautiful trees. *Across the country, over 77
million American elms have died from Dutch disease, including many of the
original elms of Fort Tryon Park. Dutch elm disease is a deadly fungus
which infects the sapwood of elm trees and is carried from tree to tree by
elm bark beetles. To address this issue, the Fort Tryon Park Trust has
hired a tree-care firm to inoculate the elms biannually. It is a costly
procedure, $60,000, but it provides the trees protection from the deadly
virus. Help us save our majestic elms by making a donation to the Fort
Tryon Park Trust's “Save the Elms” campaign.



*Clothing / Toy / Food / Housewares Drive *to help women and families
affected by Domestic Violence. At 5030 Broadway, beginning September 29th.
Watch this space for details.



*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).



*Blood Drives *on Wednesday, September 24th at NY Presbyterian Hospital and
at the 34th Precinct, Thursday, October 2nd. (See “Next Week” and “Upcoming
Events” for details.)







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (5 items)*

*Weekly Construction Bulletin: Rehabilitation of the High Bridge *Repairs
to the steel span include: safety fence, posts and cable installation;
rivet replacement and steel repairs in lower deck; stone cleaning and
pointing operations; coping stone cleaning and crack repairs; viewing
platform installation; electrical conduit installation; scaffolding and
support structure installation; and installation of brick pavers. *September
22nd – 26th. *Containment system installation will cause a night time lane
closure on the east lane of the Major Deegan Expressway, southbound,
from *September
22nd – 25th; *and on the west lane of the Major Deegan Expressway,
southbound, from *September 25th – 27th.* Flaggers will be posted near the
High Bridge work site. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all
times. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes. For further
information, please contact Marlyn Nuñez, Community Construction Liaison,
at 718-588-2564 or email: highbridgeccl at gmail.com.



*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)!



*TIL & HDFC Fall 2014 Training Schedule *The Department of Housing
Preservation and Development (HPD) is committed to improving the
availability, affordability and quality of housing in New York City. In
pursuit of this mission, HPD’s Tenant Interim Lease Program (TIL) provides
first-class, comprehensive training for tenants and shareholders throughout
the City. This in-depth instruction is for tenants whose buildings are in
HPD’s TIL Program, as well as for shareholders in Housing Development Fund
Corporations (HDFCs). Courses include TIL Management Concepts Review,
Maintenance & Repair and Conflict Resolution, and more. These courses teach
the necessary skills for successful management and operation of TIL
buildings and will assist buildings in their transition to tenant-owned
cooperatives. HDFC classes include Shareholder Training, Cooperative
Management/Selling Apartments, Distressed HDFCs, Co-op Accounting and HDFC
Legal. This program is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your
buildings, your communities, and ultimately, New York City. All classes are
held in the evenings (6pm-9pm) at HPD (100 Gold Street); others at the
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (2023 Lexington Ave. @ E. 123rd St.).
Please bring 2 forms of identification, including 1 photo ID. These courses
are offered free of charge; pre-registration is NOT required. For further
information and a complete schedule, please call Micheline Hanks-Bush
(212-863-6679) or Ana Ocampo (212-863-8868).



Pinnacle *Settlement Legal Help Project - Extension of Filing Deadline *The
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.



*FREE Memberships at 33 NYC Cultural Treasures* *for all of 2015! *The
City’s new Municipal ID, which will launch in January, will give all ID
card holders access to one-year free membership packages at 33 of the
City’s leading cultural institutions, including world class museums,
performing arts centers, concert halls, botanical gardens, and zoos in all
five boroughs. The Municipal ID/CIG one-year membership will be comparable
to each institution’s standard one-year individual or family membership
package, depending on the institution, and will give ID card holders a
range of benefits including free admission, and access to special events,
and discounts to museum shops. Natural History Museum, Metropolitan Museum
of Art, City Ballet, Carnegie Hall, Wave Hill, Bronx Zoo, Botanical
Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, NY Hall of Science, Snug Harbor, and so much
more! For a full list of participants and benefits click here:
http://on.nyc.gov/1udVL18. Benefits will last from January 1st – December 31
st, 2015.



The municipal ID will be available for all residents of the five boroughs
who meet the program's proof of identity and city residency requirements.
The card will be issued at no cost for applicants during the program's
first year. The Municipal ID will be an accessible and safe document that
will ensure access to City services and grant admission to all municipal
buildings. To ensure broad and easy accessibility, the City will establish
walk-in enrollment centers in trusted community institutions citywide, and
will post the application online for applicants to complete prior to
visiting a walk-in center. In addition, the City will create mobile
enrollment units that can travel to neighborhoods across the City. The City
will also ensure that the outreach and application processes are accessible
to people with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities. The
City will protect the confidentiality of all municipal ID card
applications, and will not ask applicants about their immigration status.







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

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are hosting a free public slideshow
and lecture about the history of the Palisades on *Thursday, October 9th* *at
7:30 pm* at the Dobbs Ferry Library in the Community Room. The lecture
explores the century of stewardship behind the preservation of the
Palisades, a National Historic Landmark and National Natural Landmark.
Through images and narrative, Eric Nelsen, longtime historical interpreter
for Palisades Interstate Park, will bring the story of the Palisades to
life: its fishermen's villages and palatial estates, the epic struggle to
preserve the ancient cliffs, and the thriving beaches and campgrounds of
the Depression and New Deal era. The event was planned by the Friends of
the Old Croton Aqueduct.  Co-sponsors include the Dobbs Ferry Historical
Society, the Hastings Historical Society, Groundwork Hudson Valley, the
Westchester County Historical Society, and Yonkers Public Library
Riverfront Branch. For more information about this and other public
programs, please go to the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct website at
www.aqueduct.org or email Laura Compagni at compagnisabella at optimum.net.
For more about how to explore the Palisades, go to www.njpalisades.org.



Read the recent (9/11/14) article in the Riverdale Press about how Wave
Hill in urging kids to help protect the Palisades:
http://riverdalepress.com/stories/Wave-Hill-urges-kids-to-protect-Palisades,55149
.



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

·         Sunday September 21st, 2:30pm - 4:30pm (If you’re not going to
the Climate March!) At the Heather Garden entrance off of Margaret Corbin
Circle (for the 3pm Isadora Duncan Dance Performance and Dance Workshop on
Billings Lawn)

·         Sunday September 28th, 11:30am - 6:30pm for the Medieval
Festival. The Fort Tryon Park Trust's table is the second one on Margaret
Corbin Drive as you enter the park off of Margaret Corbin Circle. Over
65,000 people from throughout the region attend this, so it’s a great
opportunity to get people to sign a petition, get information, have their
questions answered.

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

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



And please: help spread the word about LG's development and its threat to
the historical and landmarked Palisades. Keep this in mind when you make
consumer choices regarding cell phones, TVs and other household
appliances. *SIGN
the petition on our website: *www.protectthepalisades.org. There are
already more than 6,000 signatures; let yours be one of them! And if you
haven’t already done so, write a letter to CEO Bon-Joon Koo
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/koo_letter?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
and ask others to do the same. For more ways to help protect the Palisades,
please visit our Take Action page
<http://www.protectthepalisades.org/take_action?utm_campaign=4govs_nyt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=protectthepalisadesorg>
.









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Elizabeth Lorris Ritter

Community Liaison

State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31st SD

5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034

(212) 544-0173 (ph)

(212) 544-0256 (fx)
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