[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <4/16/15 edition; 76 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, April 16th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Pre-K enrollment is still *OPEN* through April 24th.** See “Opportunities
for Children & Youth” section below for details. See the “News You Can Use”
section on how you can participate in PlaNYC. *



*Particpatory Budgeting is Here! Have YOU Voted Yet? **YOU can be the one
to help decide how our community will spend $1 Million! Sites throughout
the 10th (Ydanis Rodriguez) 7th (Mark Levine) & 6th (Helen Rosenthal)
Council Districts will be open tonight, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.
Voting is fast and easy, and you will learn more about your neighborhood as
you become involved in how YOUR tax dollars are spent. Scroll down for
times and locations.*



*There’s lots happening in the next 10 days for Earth Day, and in the
coming fortnight for Shakespeare’s birthday. Why choose between culture and
the environment, when you can do both?! *



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tomorrow/Friday (4 items)*

·         *This weekend (16 items)*

·         *Next week (15 items)*

·         *Next weekend (10 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / save-the-Dates! (6 item)*

·         *Arts opportunities (5 items)*

·         *Health, environment, recreation & parks (3 items)*

·         *Opportunities for Children & Youth (4 items)*

·         *Jobs, training & adult ed (3 items)*

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

·         *Roads & Transit (3 items)*

·         *How you can help (4 items) **donate your time / money / stuff*



*And, if you haven’t already done so, sign the online petition to show your
support for the expansion of rent regulation laws that are due to expire in
June: *
*http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/petition-support-expansion-rent-regulation-laws*
<http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/petition-support-expansion-rent-regulation-laws>
*.*



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



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*





****TOMORROW (FRIDAY)*** (4 items)*

*Small Business Resource Expo *Learn about resources for small businesses
in New York State; NYS minority & women-owned business enterprise (MWBE)
certification process; finance and business development assistance; retail
opportunities at Columbia’s Manhattanville campus; upcoming construction
subcontracting opportunities at the Manhattanville campus. Sponsored by the
Empire State Development and Columbia University. At Columbia University’s
Alfred Lerner Hall/Roone Arledge Auditorium, 2920 Broadway @ W. 115th St.
Open House from 9am-1pm; workshops from 1pm-2:30pm. Free and open to the
public; information/registration: http://www.columbia.edu/April17expo. *Friday,
April 17th, 9am – 2:30pm.*



*Participatory Budgeting is Here! Have YOU Voted Yet? *YOU can help decide
how our communities will spend $1 Million! To be eligible you must be at
least 16 years old (14 years old for the 10th District) and live in the
District. You don’t need to be a citizen or documented resident. For more
info, t*ext “PBVOTE” to 212-676-8384, follow @PB_NYC* on Twitter, or like
Participatory Budgeting NYC on Facebook.

·         *If you live in the 10th Council District (Ydanis Rodriguez)* you
can vote at his District Office (618 W. 177th St.) through Friday 4/17; at
the Cornerstone Center (178 Bennett) on Friday 4/17, 4pm-7pm, and at the
Inwood Library on Saturday, 4/18, 10am-1pm.

·         *If you live in the 7th Council District (Mark Levine) *Friday,
4/17, 11am-3pm at the Jackie Robinson Center at Grant Tenant Assn (1301
Amsterdam Ave.), noon-2pm at Wilson Major Morris Senior Center, or noon-5pm
at WeACT (1854 Amsterdam Ave., 2nd fl.); Saturday, 4/18, 9am-5pm at the
Frank White Memorial Garden (506-508 W. 143rd St.) or 10am-4pm at the
Harlem Grown Earth Day Celebration (118 W. 134th St); or Sunday, 4/19,
11am-2pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (521 W. 126th St.

·         *If you live in the 6th Council District (Helen Rosenthal)* you
can vote at the D/O (87th & Columbus) on Friday 4/17, 10am-4pm; Saturday
4/18, noon – 4pm at the YMCA Parkside Lounge Room (5 W. 63rd St., btw CPW &
Columbus.); and Sunday 4/19, noon – 4pm at the CB7 Offices (250 W. 87th St.
btw B’way & West End Ave., 1st floor).



*NYC Prevention Resource Center “Brown Bag Series” / Session 3: Strategic
Prevention Framework (Part II: Planning & Logic Models) *Pack your lunch
and come to the NYC PRC’s monthly “mini-trainings” that will cover a
variety of topics. Session 2 will be 90 minutes devoted to Strategic
Prevention Framework- Part 1 (Assessment and Capacity). Being involved in a
coalition means being fluent in the SPF. This 90 minute session will focus
on the planning section for the SPF and how logic models can help in the
planning process. We will learn how to draw the right question from the
data and develop a logic model to reach desired outcomes. Additional
sessions will cover implementation & evaluation) and sustainability, and
will be held at the same time (usually) on the 3rd Friday of each month,
through June. At 105 E. 22nd St., suite 517. RSVP to Karla Bueno (
kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540). Light refreshments will be
provided to accompany your lunch. *Friday, April 17th, noon – 1:30pm.*



*Washington Heights & Inwood Restaurant Week 2015* WHIN & DINE is the
official Washington Heights & Inwood restaurant week in which participating
restaurants offer discounted *prix fixe dinners for $26.95. *This program
is the perfect way to showcase the culinary treasures located in Northern
Manhattan between W. 155th & W. 220th Streets. No tickets or passes are
required. Food lovers may simply visit as many participating restaurants as
they’d like during "#WHIN & DINE" restaurant week and enjoy what they have
to offer from their prix fixe menu. For more info *prix fixe* menus, visit
our website: www.whindine.com
<http://whindine.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e3e84261e3f75156ce30ea4d4&id=30d1ded892&e=732dafc191>
. $26.95 three-course prix fixe dinner (per person, 4pm-9pm, Monday-Friday;
beverages, taxes and gratuities not included. *Through April 24th**.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (16 items)*
Cabrini Woods Birding Migration Walk Urban forests like Fort Tryon's
Cabrini Woods are critical links for migratory birds during their arduous
thousand-mile journey along the Atlantic Flyway. Join Mike Feller, expert
naturlist, to learn about birds that visit Fort Tryon in the spring–
including the warblers, vireos, thrushes, and others and why they stop here
on their way to breeding grounds in northern forests in Canada, upstate New
York and New England. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Free and open to
the public; not w/c acc. Saturday, April 18th at 8:30am.



*Participatory Budgeting is Here! Have YOU Voted Yet? *YOU can help decide
how our communities will spend $1 Million! To be eligible you must be at
least 16 years old (14 years old for the 10th District) and live in the
District. You don’t need to be a citizen or documented resident. For more
info, t*ext “PBVOTE” to 212-676-8384, follow @PB_NYC* on Twitter, or like
Participatory Budgeting NYC on Facebook.

·         *If you live in the 10th Council District (Ydanis Rodriguez)* you
can vote at the Inwood Library on Saturday, 4/18, 10am-1pm.

·         *If you live in the 7th Council District (Mark Levine) *Saturday,
4/18, 9am-5pm at the Frank White Memorial Garden (506-508 W. 143rd St.) or
10am-4pm at the Harlem Grown Earth Day Celebration (118 W. 134th St); or
Sunday, 4/19, 11am-2pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (521 W. 126th St.

·         *If you live in the 6th Council District (Helen Rosenthal)*
Saturday 4/18, noon – 4pm at the YMCA Parkside Lounge Room (5 W. 63rd St.,
btw CPW & Columbus.); and Sunday 4/19, noon – 4pm at the CB7 Offices (250
W. 87th St. btw B’way & West End Ave., 1st floor).



*Neighborhood Clean-Up *Join a community day of service to beautify our
neighborhoods! Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, reusable water bottle,
and light refreshments. All equipment and supplies for the clean-up will
also be provided. Volunteers may sign up for a single clean-up event, or
can sign up for as many as they can attend. To sign up, you can fill in the
Google doc sign up sheet here: https://docs.
google.com/spreadsheets/d/113vD8quVt8q3hDqAE9zybrhsg9eQOSL-mEjoqWMTR58/edit?usp=sharing
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/113vD8quVt8q3hDqAE9zybrhsg9eQOSL-mEjoqWMTR58/edit?usp=sharing>
or you can email uptowncleanup at gmail.com or call Centro Altagracia at
(212)568-2115 with the date you plan to volunteer. Event coordinators will
be in touch with more information regarding meeting place, clean-up route,
and logistics. *Saturday, April 18th, 9am-12pm* (W. 164th-W. 169th Streets,
St. Nicholas-Amsterdam Avenues); *Saturday, May 16th, 9am-12pm* (W. 181st–W.
186th Streets, Wadsworth-Audubon Avenues); *Saturday, June 20th, 9am-12pm *(W.
204th-Dyckman Street, 10th Ave-Broadway). Community Healthy Environment
Fair to follow the June 20th event, noon-3pm!



*New York Police Department Community Affairs *Young Women's Empowerment
Summit at the Harlem Police Athletic League (PAL), 441 Manhattan Ave. @ W.
119th St. For questions please call 212-335-9064; visit www.bit.ly/YWES2015 to
register for workshops. *Saturday, April 18th, 10am – 2pm.*



*Buczek **Little League Opening Day Parade *Join the 34th Precinct for the
neighborhood tradition. The marchers will gather at the Police Officer
Michael J. Buczek School PS48 schoolyard (Broadway @ W. 185th St.) and
march to the Buczek Baseball Field, on W. 193rd St. & Amsterdam Ave. for
opening ceremonies. All are welcome! *Saturday, April 18th at 11am. *(Marchers
gather at 10:30.)



*CUNY in the Heights Open House* learn about certification classes in a
variety of fields, and enrichment classes for children. 5030 Broadway (btw
W. 213th / W. 214th Streets; WC acc.); info: 212-567-7132 /
www.CUNYintheHeights.com <http://www.cunyintheheights.com/>. *Saturday,
April 18th, 11am-2pm & Wednesday, April 22nd, 5pm-8pm.*



*Celebrate Earth Day in Harlem! *The Earth Day Coalition of Harlem invites
you to join us for our 2nd annual Earth Day Celebration and bringing
together the community in the name of our mission which is to empower and
educate the community and take a stand to fight for a healthier and more
sound quality of life in New York City. At the Brotherhood/Sister Sol & the
Frank White Garden, 512 W. 143rd St. For more information email
earthdayharlem at gmail.com. *Saturday, April 18th, noon - 6pm.*



*Compost Crew *Every Saturday, the Compost Crew processes food scraps
collected at the Inwood Greenmarket and organic waste recovered from New
York Restoration Project's landscaping operations. Learn about the process
of composting and the dynamic range of current projects in New York City
while making a contribution to local waste reduction and greening efforts.
All participants are provided with monthly training sessions and asked to
commit to at least three work days. Ongoing trainings and orientations are
scheduled for the first work day of every month. For more information about
New York Restoration Project crews or to register, email volunteer at nyrp.org.
At Sherman Creek Park, 10 Ave. btw. Academy St. & the Harlem River. *Every
Saturday, 1pm – 3:30pm*, through October 24th.



*Stories of New York *The Inwood Library is hosting an afternoon of stories
about New York (for grown-ups), and you can be part of the show! The
audience will have a chance to share stories as well. Cyndi Freeman and
Dawn Frazer, both veteran performers and instructors share short personal
stories about living in NYC and then open up the floor to for the audience
to share their own. ‘Stories of New York’ promises not only 60-90 minutes
of heartfelt entertainment, but more than that, the sharing of personal
stories is a profound and authentic experience, this event will give all
who are present the opportunity to meet and bond with folks they may
otherwise never get to know. Free and open to the public; w/c acc. 4790
Broadway. *Saturday, April 18th at 2pm. *



*Word Up Community Bookshop presents: Marjorie Eliot's Theatre Matinee
Series* Marjorie Eliot is well known in Upper Manhattan for the remarkable
Sunday afternoon concerts she has hosted in her Edgecombe Ave living room
for 20+ years: Parlor Jazz. Her piano-playing, band-leading and
*hostess-ing* are internationally renowned. Recently, she has occasionally
extended these concerts, to include performances of her original one-act
plays. Word Up is thrilled to host some of these works every Saturday
afternoon in April, presenting a lesser known side of one of Uptown's most
formidable community arts activists. At Word Up Community Bookshop,
Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. (WC acc.) Pay-What-You-Can Admission. *Every
Saturday in April, 3pm – 5pm. *April 18th: Mozelle's Journey into the
Light; A Day in the Life of Riverside Drive. April 25th: Web of Mockery.



*Choral Concert* Enjoy the Fauré Requiem and Ralph Vaughn Williams “5
Mystical Songs”. At Our Saviours’ Atonement Lutheran Church, 178 Bennett
Ave., @ W. 189th St. Free and open to the public; w/c acc. *Saturday, April
18th at 7:30pm.*



*Macy's Sunday Story Time at the New York Historical Society.* Hear a
different tale every Sunday of NYC and the people who made it great from
the seventeenth century to present day. Ages 3-7. Free with Family pass
from cool culture (to obtain info on how to register your family for the
family pass reach out to your school's staff). The New York Historical
Society is located at 170 Central Park West at W. 77th St. *Sundays at
11:30am.*



*30th Annual New York Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil **Reflect on the
Past, Live in the Present, Embrace the Future. Photos of loved ones may be
displayed at the ceremony. Counselors and child care available on premises.
Refreshments and fellowship following the service. Sponsored by the NYS
Attorney General, the Manhattan DA, and the Downstate Coalition for Crime
Victims. At the West End Collegiate Church, 245 W. 77th St. at West End
Ave. W/c acc; sign language interpreter and simultaneous Spanish & Mandarin
translation. For more information, call 212-335-9040. **Sunday, April 19th,
2pm–4pm**.*


*Yo Shorty!: Open Mic against Street Harassment **Jani Rose* in
collaboration with *Wordat4F* will host an open discussion and open mic to
advocate for the safety of women and girls in public spaces by educating
bystanders and empowering women through storytelling and poetry. Around the
world, most women and many LGBTQ individuals face street harassment. The
problems begin early: a 2008 study found that nearly 25 percent of
twelve-year-old girls face street harassment. International Anti-Street
Harassment Week coincides with Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the US as
it encourages people to speak out about harassment and see the connection
between harassment on the street and sexual assault. For more resources
about street harassment: stopstreeth
<http://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=442d6bb467a85cba8a0f8df9f&id=593b521711&e=c26004fe51>
arassment.org
<http://wordpress.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=442d6bb467a85cba8a0f8df9f&id=de050213cd&e=c26004fe51>.
At Word Up, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456. *Sunday,
April 19th, 3pm–6pm**.*



*Marjorie Eliot & Parlor Entertainment Present* The 3:30 pm Sunday
Concerts, a series of jazz concerts in Marjorie Elliot's apartment which
have taken place for the past 23 years. Marjorie has now added Theatre-At-
Six-Thirty, Plays Written by Marjorie Eliot at 6:30 pm. Both jazz and
theatre performances will take place every Sunday through the end of the
year. No charge, but donations are appreciated. 555 Edgecombe Avenue, 3F
(Ring #107). Info:  212-781-6595. *Sundays at 3:30p, & 6:30pm. *



*Sunday Concerts at The Lounge *HVG Performing Arts Group cordially invites
you to: Bas Duo, a collaboration of classical guitarist Peter Press and
flutist Elyse Knobloch, has been hailed as “enchanting” and “perfectly
matched”, allowing “the music to naturally unfold”. The duo performs
repertoire representative of all periods of music history as well as new
works of living composers, bringing new sounds and experiences to the
audience with their creative programming and virtuosic performances. They
have been featured artists at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, the
acclaimed *Concerts at One* at Trinity Church/Wall Street and in numerous
concert series. At the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens: 128 Pinehurst Avenue
at West 183rd Street. $12 donation includes post-concert reception with the
artists. For more information, call 212-923-7800 x1511. *Sunday, April 19th
at 5pm.*







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

*Healthy Teen Relationships Forum *Students, parents, educators: join the
conversation! One in three adolescents in the US is a victim of physical,
sexual or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Brainstorm effective
strategies to promote healthy relationships and prevent dating violence. At
Macaulay Honors College, Lecture Hall, 35 W. 67th St. RSVP:
tdforum.eventbrite.com. *Monday, April 20th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Onward & Upward* A fundraiser to benefit UP Theater. Entertainment, food &
beverage, and lots of great raffle and auction items. At District 12, 4892
Broadway @ W. 204th St. *Monday, April 20th at 6:30.*



*Seniors: Make sure your voice is heard* at these upcoming Borough Town
Halls on the importance of providing a lawyer to tenants facing
eviction! LiveOn
NY, a member of the New York City Right to Counsel Coalition, is working on
historic legislation that would provide legal assistance to low income
tenants facing eviction. Most tenants facing eviction do not have a lawyer
during the complicated eviction proceedings and a right to counsel would
help ensure they understand their rights and are represented by legal
counsel. Adoption of a Right to Counsel could help more seniors stay in
their homes, and LiveOne New York can help. The Coalition is holding a
series of Borough Town Halls so that you can learn more and weigh in on
this issue. It is important for the voice of seniors to be represented so
we hope you can attend. *Manhattan Town Hall will be held at Goddard
Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Avenue @ W. 88th St. *Contact
Larry Wood for more information: larryw at goddard.org
<larryw at goddard.org?subject=Manhattan%20Town%20Hall%20Meeting> or
212-799-9400. *Tuesday, April 21st, 6:30-8:30pm.*



*The Power of Place *For the story of how the Audubon Park Historic
District’s unusual footprint evolved, join an illustrated talk and a guided
walk through the Audubon Park Historic District. The talk will take place
in the gallery space at 800 Riverside Drive; the walk will begin at the
Audubon monument on W. 155th St., east of Broadway. Open to the public and
free of charge. No reservations are needed for the talks, but space is
limited for the guided walk so email matthewspady at audubonparkNY.com to
reserve a spot. Following the walk, participants are invited to join the
Riverside Oval Assn’s annual John James Audubon birthday party beginning in
the Riverside Oval and then moving to the Grinnell’s community room/gallery
space. *Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30pm *(lecture); *Sunday, April 26th at
2pm *(walk).



*Key Essentials of Online Marketing *Your chance to get FREE professional
help in digital marketing for your business. Create comprehensive and
mobile marketing plans that fit your business needs, regardless of size.
Gain exposure and brand awareness for your business. Focus on resultsyou’re
your investment with a trusted leader who understands the local business
environment. At the Popular Community Bank, 615 W. 181st St., lower level
(not W/C acc). Free, but seating is limited. Register by emailing
aramirez at whbid.org. *Wednesday, April 22nd, 10am – noon. *



*Free Citizenship Application Assistance *Your chance to get FREE
professional help in digital marketing for your business. Create
comprehensive and mobile marketing plans that fit your business needs,
regardless of size. Gain exposure and brand awareness for your business.
Focus on resultsyou’re your investment with a trusted leader who
understands the local business environment. At the Popular Community Bank,
615 W. 181st St., lower level (not W/C acc). Free, but seating is limited.
Register by emailing aramirez at whbid.org. *Wednesday, April 22nd, 10am –
noon. *



*YouthBuild Open House *Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation and
other NYC YouthBuild Providers are celebrating Earth Day by hosting open
houses to showcase our YouthBuild Programs and participants. Please feel
free to stop by, and learn more about how our students are making a
positive impact in our neighborhoods. At NMIC, 45 Wadsworth Ave. *Wednesday,
April 22, 10am – 3pm*



*CUNY in the Heights Open House* Come learn about certification classes in
a variety of fields, as well as enrichment classes for children. 5030
Broadway (btw W. 213th / W. 214th Streets; WC acc.); info: 212-567-7132 /
www.CUNYintheHeights.com <http://www.cunyintheheights.com/>. *Wednesday,
April 22nd, 5pm-8pm.*



*Poetic Inspiration, Rhymes, Reason*Join us for a poetry reading with *Marc
W. Polite* and *Taneeka L. Wilder*. Marc W. Polite writes on issues
concerning history, labor, and technology, and is the founder and editor in
chief of the blog *Polite On Society*. His commentary has been
featured in *Time
Magazine*, *Black Star News*, and more. Author of *On the Precipice of Love
Illuminated,* Taneeka L. Wilder uses the power of words to penetrate and
nourish hearts for the purpose of healing, inspiration, and reflection. Ms.
Wilder is currently working on a fiction book entitled: *A Loving Spoonful
of I… and Other Musings from the Cerebral Frame*. At Word Up Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456. *Wednesday,
April 22nd, 7pm–9pm**.*



*Notice of Public Hearing* A public hearing is being held to solicit
comments regarding new charter school applications. WHIN Music Community
Charter School has expressed interest in opening in Community School
District 6, with a projected enrollment of 324 students served in grades
K-5. This application is being considered by the New York State Education
Department. (http://www.p12.nysed.gov/psc/.) Speaker comment is welcomed;
speakers must register. Written comments will be collected at the hearing
and can also be emailed no later than the hearing date to:
charterschools at schools.nyc.gov. At PS28 / Wright Brothers School, 475 W. 155
th St. *Thursday, April 23rd. Sign in at 5:30pm; presentation/
questions/comments beginning at 6pm.*



*The Upper West Side Celebrates Israel *There’s an incredible array of
events and programs taking place from April 21st – 26th. Join us for the
Upper West Side's spectacular annual celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut,
Israel's Independence Day. Synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations
are coming together to sponsor events throughout the neighborhood
celebrating the rich and complex culture, history, and people of Israel.
Visit www.jccmanhattan.org/uwsisrael/ for more information on a
community-wide Party By The Shore on *Thursday, April 23rd, *and an All-day
Festival on *Sunday, April 26th, *and much more!



*You’re invited to a Book Talk on CITY TRENCHES: Urban Politics and the
Patterning of Class in the US *by Ira Katznelson, about the resurgence of
community activism in the sixties through the early seventies: its sources,
challenges, and failures. The book includes an absorbing case study of
Washington Heights / Inwood politics and the early years of Community Board
12 and School District 6. Prof. Katznelson’s talk will be followed by a
discussion moderated by Aldrin Bonilla, Manhattan Deputy Borough President.
Participants will include former NYS Senator Franz Leichter, former NYS
Assemblyman Ed Lehner, Associate Justice Richard T. Andrias of the NYS
Supreme Court Appellate Division and surprise guests. Free and open to the
public. At the Fort Washington Branch Library (535 W. 179th St.; not w/c
acc.) *Thursday, April 23rd, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Snidelines: Talking Trash to Power* *by Susie Day *is a startling
collection of personal essays and political satire. Reporter *Susie Day* brings
us fast-breaking faux news; pens heartrendingly squalid lesbian grand
opera; and dispenses an array of helpful hints, from how to avoid
indefinite detention at Guantánamo, to what to do if you happen to fall in
love with a political prisoner. Snidelines is an existentialist survival
manual that actually makes it fun to fear the unknown—join Susie Day and
friends as she discusses satire, politics and bringing a perverse moral
clarity to an increasingly amoral world. At Word Up, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @
W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456. *Thursday, April 23rd, 7pm–9pm**.*



*Affordable Housing in Peril: Will Albany Renew Expiring Rent Regs? *The
laws establishing rent stabilization and rent control will expire this
June. Although the affected apartments are in New York City, the state
legislature holds the reins on this issue. Come hear an affordable housing
advocate a Legal Aid attorney working on the new legislation, discuss the
history, current status and outlook for 'rent regs.' Assemblymember Linda
Rosenthal will provide an up-to-the-minute report on the proceedings in
Albany, including the progress of her bill to move certain de-regulated
units back into regulated status. And a report on a meeting convened to
coordinate community advocacy in support of rent regs will jump-start a
conversation on the big question: What Can We Do?! Be heard! Bring your
questions and comments! At the Goddard Riverside Community Center, Columbus
Ave. & W. 88th St. *Thursday, April 23rd; meeting begins at 7:30pm, panel
discussion begins at 8pm.*



*Cuando llegaron los yanquis… *Join for a discussion about the
revolutionary history that has been marginalized and glanced over by many
since the Guerra de Abril in the Dominican Republic 50 years ago.
Combatting a Yanqui invasion, this moment in time united an island whose
division is legitimized and exacerbated by the legacy of colonialism. This
event will aim to draw connections between La Guerra de Abril, el codigo
168*, immigration, and the commonality between Dominicans and other
oppressed groups who have been victimized by the police. Speakers and
featured artists will perform and speak to the topics above. Food will be
provided for guests, as well as face-painting for children. At Word Up,
2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St.; 347-688-4456. *Friday, April 24th,
6pm–9pm**.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (10 items)*

*Street Games 2015 *We at NYC Parks are bringing classic back to Harlem!
Street Games re-introduces the classic low-tech games to a new generation
of kids including stickball, handball, Double-Dutch, hula hoops, yo-yo, and
skully. Other activities include wheelchair basketball, street hockey, Soap
Box Derby, ultimate disc, wheelchair basketball, and the New York Red Bulls
Skills Challenge. This event is *free and* open to all ages and abilities.
If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, please feel
free to contact William Morrison: William.Morrison at parks.nyc.gov /
212-360-8213. at Thomas Jefferson Park, 114th St. & First Ave. *Saturday,
April 25th 11am – 3pm *(rain or shine).



*Shakespeare Saturdays* presents a free staged reading of "The Taming of
the Shrew" - written by William Shakespeare and directed by Donna Kendall
Stearns with the concept that it's all a dream. Parental discretion is
advised. In the Downstairs Auditorium of The Inwood Library, 4790 Broadway
(between Dyckman & Cummings Streets). Music composed by Donna Kendall
Stearns. Free and open to the public. *Saturday, April 25th at 1pm.*



*Harlem Park to Park Organization *Harlem Earth Day Celebration in
Morningside Park (W. 110th – W. 123rd Streets between Morningside Ave and
Morningside Drive. *Saturday, April 25th, noon – 4pm.*



*Macbeth Comes to Highbridge Park! *The Public Theater, in partnership with
NYC Parks' Arts, Culture & Fun series, performs a contemporary rendition of
Macbeth. These performances are exclusive to NYC Parks' Recreation Centers,
and form The Public Theater's Mobile Unit program. The renditions tend to
be very modern, plain clothes, and seem more improvised than traditional
Shakespeare performances. Come have fun for free! At the Highbridge
Recreation Center, 2301 Amsterdam Avenue (@173rd Street); w/c acc. RSVP to
centralrec at parks.nyc.gov. *Saturday April 25th at 3pm**.*



*Word Up Community Bookshop presents: Marjorie Eliot's Theatre Matinee
Series* Marjorie Eliot is well known in Upper Manhattan for the remarkable
Sunday afternoon concerts she has hosted in her Edgecombe Ave living room
for 20+ years: Parlor Jazz. Her piano-playing, band-leading and
*hostess-ing* are internationally renowned. Recently, she has occasionally
extended these concerts, to include performances of her original one-act
plays. Word Up is thrilled to presenting a lesser known side of one of
Uptown's most formidable community arts activists. This final week will
show “Web of Mockery.” At Word Up Community Bookshop, Amsterdam Ave. @ W.
165th St. (WC acc.) Pay-What-You-Can Admission.*, Saturday, April 25th, 3pm
– 5pm*



*FACE OUT: A Gathering of Tribes: Downtown Comes Uptown *Two great local
Manhattan literary organizations meet to keep words alive between the
skyscrapers. Poets and fiction writers *Mariposa, Melanie Goodreaux, Sheila
Maldonado, Ron Kolm, Frank Perez, Chavisa Woods, Poonam Srivastava*, and *Steve
Cannon* bring the Lower East Side up to the Heights. Founded by Steve
Cannon, A Gathering of the Tribes is an arts and cultural organization
dedicated to excellence in the arts from a diverse perspective since 1991. At
Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St.;
347-688-4456. *Saturday, April 25th, 5pm–8pm**.*



*PPCT/Delphi Theatre Open Mic Night *Open to a variety of performers
including singers, actors, poets, story-tellers, comedians, jugglers,
magicians, dancers, and instrumentalists. Tables will be set up: Bring your
dinner! A piano accompanist will be provided from 7pm-8:30pm; ten available
slots to use our accompanist (first-come/first-served.) Performers are
welcome to bring their own accompanists. At the Theatre Space at Holy
Trinity Church, Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (corner of Seaman Avenue, one
block north of Dyckman Street A train station). $5 General Admission. Email
info at piedpipertheatre.com by 4/25 at 6:30pm to sign up in advance. (Include
name, act, approximate length (7 minutes max including setup), and indicate
if you will need a piano accompanist. Please note: this is a family
theatre; all performance acts are subject to approval of management. *Saturday
April 25th beginning at 6:30pm.*



*2015 Earth Week Extravaganza *Activities include crafts, cooking
demonstrations, book distribution, gardening activities, face painting and
more. Clothing recycling! Equipment exchange: bring in children’s equipment
no longer used and exchange it for another item! Refreshments! Performance
for children by Main Stages (3pm). Free and open to the public; w/c acc. At
the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave., btw. Elwood St.
& Broadway. *Sunday April 26th, 1:30pm – 3:30pm.*



*The Power of Place *For the story of how the Audubon Park Historic
District’s unusual footprint evolved, join a guided walk through the
Audubon Park Historic District. The walk will begin at the Audubon monument
on W. 155th St., east of Broadway. Open to the public and free of charge.
Space is limited so email matthewspady at audubonparkNY.com to reserve a spot.
Following the walk, participants are invited to join the Riverside Oval
Assn’s annual John James Audubon birthday party beginning in the Riverside
Oval and then moving to the Grinnell’s community room/gallery space. *Sunday,
April 26th at 2pm *(walk).



*Marjorie Eliot & Parlor Entertainment Present* The 3:30 pm Sunday
Concerts, a series of jazz concerts in Marjorie Elliot's apartment which
have taken place for the past 23 years. Marjorie has now added Theatre-At-
Six-Thirty, Plays Written by Marjorie Eliot at 6:30 pm. Both jazz and
theatre performances will take place every Sunday through the end of the
year. No charge, but donations are appreciated. 555 Edgecombe Avenue, 3F
(Ring #107). Info:  212-781-6595. *Sundays at 3:30p, & 6:30pm. *







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE-THE-DATES!*** (6 items)*

*Happy Birthday, General Grant *A special ceremony in honor of Grant's
birthday will feature the presentation of the colors, several speakers -
including a member of the Grant family, a keynote speaker, a wreath laying,
and a rifle salute by United States Military Academy cadets. Visitors are
also invited to tour the mausoleum, pay their respects, and view the
displays outlining Grant`s career at the visitor center across the street
throughout the day. At Grants’ Tomb, Riverside Drive @ W. 122nd St. Info:
212-666-1640. *Monday, April 27th, beginning at 11am.*



*Epic Poetry *A play by James Bosley, presented by UP Theater. A teenage
girl’s odyssey to find her father, a hero from a legendary war, takes her
on a dangerous journey through the squalor of a mythic NYC. At the Hebrew
Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. (not W/C acc.) Adults,
$18; students/seniors, $12. *Wednesdays – Saturdays, April 29th – May 16th,
at 8pm.*



*Riverstone 30th Anniversary Gala *Honoring Molly Michels, Steve Simon &
Julio Batista. Special memorial tribute to Renee Mancino , founder of
Carrot Top Bakery. Music by Marjorie Eliot. At the Wintergarden, Morgan
Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, Broadway @ W. 165th
St. Tickets available at: http://www.riverstonenyc.org/Gala15. *Thursday,
April 30th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm.*



*Yinka Shonibare: Colonial Arrangements
<http://morrisjumel.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=83da5349053bd232ec84f9304&id=295a4d17fc&e=b45f5617f0>
*Morris-Jumel Mansion is soon to open its most ambitious exhibition in its
250-year history. *Colonial Arrangements* will feature new and established
work by world-renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. Details to
follow. Info: 212-923-8008. *Opens May 1st; on display through August 31st.
VIP Preview May 1st at 6pm; public opening at 7pm. *W/C acc.



*Jane’s Walks *Urbanist and planner Jane Jacobs loved this City. As homage
on the weekend closest to her birthday, the Municipal Arts Society
coordinates a weekend of walking tours throughout the City, veering a lot
of ground, both literally and figuratively. Hundreds New Yorkers offer
unique perspectives on an area or theme that they know very well. Enjoy
exploring your neighborhood or some other part of the City through new
eyes, and meet your fellow New Yorkers in the process. For information
about Jane’s Walks (all free):
http://janeswalk.org/united-states/new-york-city-ny/walk-heights-manhattan/*
Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd & 3rd.*



*North Cove Music Sweep & Environmental Rescue* 9th Ave. north of W. 207th
St. Details to follow. For more info, to volunteer, or for sponsorship,
call 347-360-1227. *Saturday, May 9th, 9am – 10pm*







****ARTS OPPORTUNITIES (5 items)****

*2015 Call for Artists! *The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA)
announces a call for artists for the 12th annual Uptown ArtStroll this
June. Artists from Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem (W. 135th -
220th Streets). The Stroll showcases the painters, photographers, writers,
musicians, sculptors, actors, dancers and filmmakers of Northern Manhattan.
See these links for more information and how to participate.
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-booking-info/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/list-your-open-studio/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-your-venue/. See you at
the Stroll!



*William Shelton: Morris-Jumel's First Curator* This new exhibit collects
Shelton's various writings and acquisitions (he wrote a very readable, if
sometimes errant, biography of Morris-Jumel, and was instrumental in the
decorating and arranging of the Mansion's period rooms for public display),
as well as artistic representations of the man by fellow members of the
Salmagundi Club of New York, the art society Shelton helped found in 1871.
The exhibit, being held in partnership with the Salmagundi Club (located at
47 5th Ave.), is free with Museum admission. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion,
65 Jumel Terrace (btw. W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, one block east of St.
Nicholas Ave.) *On display* *through April 20th.*



*Siberiana, a new exhibition at Indian Road Café *of works by Irene
Nedelay, curated by Jeff Hoppa. Opening this Saturday at Indian Road Cafe,
an exhibition of paintings by Siberian artist Irene Nedelay. Deeply rooted
in Russian iconography and Siberian Lubok (naive painting), Nedelay's
paintings conjure a magical narrative world of the imagination. Learn more
at the artist's website: http://nedelay.com
<http://jeffhoppa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=823250897fc770923e6a71e4b&id=d3a7d05795&e=ac740e3a55>.
At the Indian Road Café, 600 W. 218th St., across from Baker Field;
212-942-7451. *Through May 8th.*



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *We hope you can celebrate our SIXTH
anniversary with us in April! The theme is "Landmarks and Turning Points."
As always, interpret it as you will. Above the Bridge is a place to
encourage and cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an
audience for their work. Writers may submit five minutes of material of any
genre or style (poetry, plays, fiction, non-fiction, blogs, etc.) that
reflect the month's theme. Pieces will be chosen by the Above the Bridge
selection team to be read by the author at the next reading series. There
will be a short rehearsal immediately prior to the event. Writers must live
in Washington Heights or Inwood. Please attach your name, address and phone
number with your submission. Pieces should be no longer than 5 minutes, but
all work will be considered. You do not have to be a professional writer.
New and existing works accepted. Send all submissions or inquiries to
abovethenbridge at gmail.com; please write "April Submission" in the subject
line. Also, please make sure that your name is also attached to your
piece. *Writers
Cafe is on Monday, April 27th; submissions are due on Sunday, April 19th.*



*RING Garden Call for Artists: Art In the Garden 2015 *Since 2001 we have
had art in all types of media and varied musical and dance performances. We
need responses as soon as possible in order to be listed in the Uptown Arts
Stroll program and pictures to prepare our flyer. Art exhibits from 11:30am
- 5:30pm; performances from 1pm – 6pm. If you would like to participate or
have questions, please reply to pawlik.monika at yahoo.com. *Saturday, June
6th, 11:30am-6pm. *(Rain date June 13th.)







****HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PARKS (3 items)****

*Bruce’s garden is now OPEN for the Season *Forget that end-of March snow;
Spring is really here! Bruce’s Garden is open weekends from 10am - 6pm, and
weekdays ad hoc: if the gate is open, c’mon in! WELCOME BACK!



*Free Zumba and Cooking Demos from NMIC* The Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation (NMIC) will be hosting free community Zumba classes and cooking
demos! Free Zumba classes will be held at the United Palace of Cultural
Arts located at 4140 Broadway (at 175th St.) beginning Monday March 16th.
All fitness and experience levels are invited to this fun dance-inspired
workout to great music! Please register in advance online at:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events/. Children ages 13- 16
years old are welcome if accompanied by parent or guardian; children under 13
may not attend. This program is presented to you by NMIC and Inwood
Community Services, Inc. with support provided by EmblemHealth. *Mondays &*
*Thursdays* *at* *7pm** ***sharp*.*



*Awesome Asana Yoga *It’s Spring. As the city’s energy hums with radiance
and signs of life begin to blink open their sleeping eyes, apartment-bound
New Yorkers, restless with cabin fever, step into the light. Join us for
classes thuis week at the Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace, btw. W.
160th & 162nd Streets, one block east of St. Nicholas Ave.) Classes are
free with museum admission. For more information, email Chelsea Best at
awesomeasanayoga at gmail.com. *Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm – 2pm.*







****OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH (4 items)****

*Pre-K Enrollment is now OPEN!* This year, for the first time, every
four-year-old in New York City will have access to this life-changing
educational opportunity, with roughly 70,000 children expected to enroll.
Last fall, New York City enrolled more than 53,000 children in full-day
pre-K at district schools, charter schools, and NYC Early Childhood
Centers. This year’s expansion means more programs, seats and opportunities
in every borough and neighborhood, ensuring enough capacity to accommodate
every child, regardless of zip code or means. Because of free Pre-K for All
programs, the average family saves more than $10k each year in childcare
costs. Application process open through April 24th at nyc.gov/prek, at a
Family Welcome Center, or call 311. Text PREK to 877877 to find nearby
programs.



*Pied Piper Children’s Theatre Summer Intensive Program *The application
period for the 2015 PPCT Summer Intensive Program is now open. The
application is available online at www.piedpipertheatre.com. The program is
open to kids ages 12-18 (regardless of race, color, religious belief,
gender, or sexual orientation) who have a special interest in the theater
arts. The program runs Mondays-Saturdays between June 29th and August 2nd,
with a break during July 3rd – 5th, for Independence Day. Sundays will also
be off except for performance days. If you are interested in applying,
please carefully read the application for more information and return it to
our office by Friday May 1st. (Not a postmark it must be *received* by May 1
st.) Applications may be mailed, delivered in person, or scanned and
emailed as an attachment to info at piedpipertheatre.com -- we will not accept
applications in the body of an email. Pied Piper Children's Theatre, Attn.
Summer Admissions, 20 Cumming St., New York, NY, 10034; or email
matt at piedpipertheatre.com.



*Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)* provides New York City youth ages
14-24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August.
Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including: government
agencies, hospitals, summer camps, small businesses, non-profits, museums,
retail organizations, etc. SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness,
career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue
education and social growth. Programs are located in community-based
organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for
the program online or at a community-based organization during the
application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.
Applications now being accepted! For more information, visit
https://application.nycsyep.com/



*Statement Arts Summer Programs *Applications now available! Visit
www.statementarts.org for more information or to download an application.

·         *College Prep Program *This year-long starts in July. For 3
weeks, we runs rigorous classes in audition techniques, master classes in
acting, private voice lessons, interpretive coaching, and panel discussions
with working pros. This program continues throughout the school year. You
must audition for a place in this program.

·         *Empower Youth *Taught by professional theater artists, children
will learn to create and perform their own original show with songs from
Broadway musicals and popular culture. *Program 1 (for grades 3-6) runs *July
13-17*, *9am - 2pm*. **Program 2 (for grades 7-*10) runs July *20-24,* 9am
-4pm. Each class is limited to 20 students.







****JOBS, TRAINING & ADULT ED (3 items)****

*Cosmetology Licensing Seminar* Learn how to obtain your cosmetology
license; acquire health insurance for yourself and your employees; get
business loans; understand and implement the new Paid Sick Leave Law; learn
how to keep up-to-date with your  inspections and other regulations;
develop your professional skills; develop a successful beauty salon model.
At 1524 Amsterdam Ave. Sponsored by the Latino Association of Beauty
Professionals, an affiliate of the NY Women's Chamber of Commerce. For more
information contact Evelyn Suero at 212-481-9640 x102. *Tuesday, April 28th
at 10am.*



*Youth Build *the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) offers
a variety of programs of out-of-school young adults, ages 17-24. At the
NMIC offices, 76 Wadsworth Ave. (Note new address.) For more information
call Liz at 212-822-8355, Jessica at 212-453-3569, or Edwin at 212-453-5381.



*Money Matters: Gratis y en Español (Free and in Spanish) **Información
financiera básica, gratuita, que se ofrece en 6 talleres y sesiones
individuales a través de nuestro serviceo de coaching de finanzas del
programa. Usted Elige. Talleres, sesiones individuales de coaching, or
cualquier combinación de lo anterior. Coaching de finanzas: las sesiones
deberán reservarse por adelantado. Por favor visite www.nypl.org/money
<http://www.nypl.org/money> para hacer una reservación en linea. *Money
Matters: free, basic financial information covered in 6 workshops, plus
one-on-one help through our Money Matters coaching Service. It's your
choice. Workshops, one-on-one coaching, or any combination of the two.
Financial Coaching sessions must be books ahead of time. Please visit our
website at www.nypl.org/money to book online. *Inwood Library, 4790
Broadway. Info: **212-942-2445*

·         *Ahorros / Savings: *18 Abril, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 4 Mayo, 5:30pm -
6:30pm

·         *Deuda / Debt: *20 Abril, 5:30pm-6:30 pm; 27 Junio, 12:30pm-1:30pm

·         *Presupuesto / Budget: *2 Mayo , 12:30pm - 1:30pm 18 Mayo,
5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Vivienda / Housing:* 16 Mayo, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 1 Junio,
5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Bancos / Banking:* 30 Mayo, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 15 Junio,
5:30pm-6:30pm

·         *Creditio / Credit: *13 Junio, 12:30pm-1:30 pm







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS/RESOURCES & NEWS YOU CAN USE (3
items)****

*Participate in PlaNYC! *The City of New York is currently updating
PlaNYC—New York’s City’s blue print for the future. Every four years, the
Administration creates a plan to address New York’s City’s growth,
sustainability, and resiliency. This year, Mayor Bill de Blasio has added
equity as a key element of the plan—recognizing the importance of every New
Yorker having access to opportunities. We need your help to make sure that
as many New Yorkers as possible can weigh in on this important process. We
want to make sure that PlaNYC reflects all of our ideas and vision. We
would like all New Yorkers to answer the question, “how can we make our
City better and stronger for our shared future?” Filling out the survey will
enable you to LEAVE YOUR MARK and share your ideas for how our City moves
forward. Click here: http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/planyc-survey.page,
and don’t forget to forward the survey link to a friend once completed! It
is offered in seven languages in order to ensure that all voices are heard.
Thank you, in advance, for participating in the #FUTURENYC.



*IDNYC is here! *This new city ID is a free way to get a year's membership
at 33 of the city's cultural institutions, including Lincoln Center, the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Museum of Natural History, and
it's available to all New York City residents age 14 and over. You can find
the application, enrollment locations, and documentation requirements at
nyc.gov/idnyc
<http://helenrosenthal.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=edee006fb24fdab4a40b2ed1e&id=98c896d57e&e=9a487abe72>.
Due to overwhelming demand, you much book an application appointment at a
center near you by calling 311. (No walk-ins.) There are centers throughout
the five boroughs.



*Lawn Restoration & Temporary Closure at Bennett Park *As you may have
heard at recent Community Board 12 meetings, through a partnership of NYC
Parks and the Central Park Conservancy, the lawn at Bennett Park is being
restored. Work will begin on Wednesday April 15th and will require that the
lawn be closed for four months. Lawn restoration involves “soil
decompaction,” in which soil is tilled with compost to fluff it up, turning
a literally rock-hard surface where nothing can grow into a healthy, spongy
soil. This softer soil has pore space where air, water, and roots can pass
through. A lawn is a living system needing porous soil; soil without pores
is dead soil. The roots of grass actually hold these pores open and keep
the lawn alive. We must close the lawn now to give new grass time to grow
its roots and become tough and springy. Mature grass softens the footsteps
that slowly crush soil, holds soil in place, and keeps soil fluffy. A bare
spot on a lawn is a place literally no plant can grow until the soil is
decompacted again.



The playground and southern plaza and seating areas in Bennett will remain
open during the restoration and re-establishment period. Please make use of
other lawns – J. Hood Wright, Highbridge, Ft. Tryon & Inwood Hill Parks
this Spring/Summer. Central Park Conservancy will be installing signs on
site as work begins and will be fencing in the lawn during reconstruction
and following it. *We need YOUR help to ensure their work is a success,*
and that means spreading the word about the need to keep off the lawn
during its re-establishment period of 4 months. Thank you in advance for
helping us bring a beautiful and more enjoyable lawn to Bennett Park.
Should you have any questions, please contact jennifer.hoppa at parks.nyc.gov or
212-795-1388 x300.







****ROADS & TRANSIT (3 items)****

*Washington Heights Bicycle Network Pedestrian Safety Improvements *DOT is
make the following improvements to enhance safety: A parking-protected
bicycle path will be installed on Ft George Hill; Bike lanes will be
installed on Amsterdam from W. 162nd – W. 173rd Streets, and from W. 186th
– W. 190th Streets; Shared lanes will be installed on Amsterdam Ave.
between W. 173rd – W. 186th Streets; Left-turn lanes will be installed at
intersections on Amsterdam Ave., reducing left-turn conflicts.
Implementation has already begun! To sign up for e-updates on this and
other projects, visit www.nyc.gov/dotnews For additional information,
contact Josh Orzeck at the DOT Manhattan Borough Commissioner’s Office at
jorzeck at dot.nyc.gov or (212) 839-6218 or visit our website at
www.nyc.gov/dot.



*Overnight Lane Closures on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway **(Right Lane /
Northbound)* due to stone cleaning operations on the High Bridge. Please be
advised that, weather and field conditions permitting, there will be a
right lane closure as well as a shoulder closure, on the Major Deegan
Expressway, northbound. These closures are necessary in order to proceed
with the scaffolding and shield removal involved with the rehabilitation of
the High Bridge. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes.
Flaggers will be posted near the High Bridge work site (approaching section
between exits 7 and 8 of Major Deegan Expressway, northbound. Emergency
vehicle access will be maintained at all times. For more information, call
Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *Overnight
April 18th-19th, midnight – 10am.*



*NYS DOT Work on the Henry Hudson Parkway *MTA Bridges and Tunnels has
learned NYS DOT’s contractor Restani will commence nightly milling and
paving work, Mon-Fri, for approximately two weeks, on the northbound Henry
Hudson Parkway, from Kappock Street to W.232nd Street, apparently with a
full closure and street detour. *Beginning on/about April 20th.*







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

*Videographer Needed for Bruce’s Garden* We would like each potential
videographer to produce 1 or 2, one minute infomercials on upcoming
workshops held within the garden for Facebook usage. Workshops include:
NorthStar Vocal, herbology, poetry, painting, chess. If interested, kindly
contact Aaron Scott: aarosco at gmail.com.



*Career Day on May 8th* If you have any interest in being a panelist at a
High School Career Day event on Friday, May 8th from 9:15am - 12:15pm,
please contact Alison Ritz, nyritz at yahoo.com. It's always a fun and
worthwhile morning, and it means a lot to the kids!



*Rock the River *an annual half-marathon, 5K & 6K trail run along the
Palisades needs volunteers! All funds raised will directly support the
trails and byways in New Jersey’s magnificent and historic Palisades
Interstate Park – enhancing public access and enjoyment. Find out how you
can volunteer on race day or help set up the day before. Help is needed for
everything from manning water stations to helping out at the finish line.
Visit http://www.rocktheriverrace.com/volunteer/ or
http://www.nynjtc.org/content/race-trails-spring to learn more. *Sunday,
May 3rd*.



*Volunteer at the Y! *Want to get involved in your community? They Y is the
perfect place. We now have openings for volunteers in the following
categories: special events, lobby greeters, Safe At Home assistants for
homebound seniors, Nursery School aides, Teen Program mentors, after-school
aides, birthday party assistants, Sunday Funday assistants for children
with special needs, and photographers. To get involved, contact Kamali of
Zoe at 212-569-6200 x234.






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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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