[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <2/25/15 edition; 78 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Wednesday, February 25th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Please note many new free art and performing arts classes for children and
continuing ed opportunities for adults, as well as many cultural events and
meetings this weekend and next week. Please note important information on
the ‘flu (see “Health…” section), free tax preparation assistance at
several venues throughout the district (“General Info” section), NYC
Council hearings tomorrow on Education and the PANYNJ Bus Stations, several
events/meetings tonight on teen sexual harassment and on housing, as well
as the 33rd & 34th Precinct Community Councils. And be sure to check out
the online petition t**o 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>
*.*



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Today, tomorrow & Friday (11 items)*

·         *This weekend (6 items)*

·         *Next week (10 items)*

·         *Next weekend (6 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (4 items)*

·         *How You Can Help (6 items): **share your money / stuff / time*

·         *Classes & educational resources/information (5 items)*

·         *Jobs, vocational resources & training opportunities (2 items)*

·         *Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Contests, Awards & Exhibitions (13
items)*

·         *Health, recreation & fitness (6 items)*

·         *Roads & transit (2 items)*

·         *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (6 items)*



*Timothy Hamlett is still missing!* *(See “How You Can Help” section for
details.)*



*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*







****TODAY, TOMORROW & FRIDAY*** (11 items)*

*Hearing on the PANYNJ Bus Stations *The City Council’s Committee on
Transportation will hold an oversight hearing on “Oversight – Examining the
State of the Port Authority’s New York City Bus Stations, Progress of
Renovations, and Impacts on Surrounding Communities”. Please make sure you
fill out a witness slip on the desk of the Sergeant-at-arms if you wish to
testify. If you plan to bring written testimony, please bring at least 20
copies. If you are unable to attend the hearing and wish to submit written
testimony, please email your testimony to lacosta at council.nyc.gov. In the
Council’s Committee Room at 250 Broadway, 16th floor. *Wednesday, February
25th* *at 10am. *(Public testimony is estimated to begin sometime after
11:30am.)



*Hearing on Ensuring English Language Learners Receive Appropriate
Educational Services and Res. 388* The City Council’s Education Committee
will hold an oversight hearing on “Ensuring English Language Learners
Receive Appropriate Educational Services” as well as to consider Res. 388.
This hearing would examine the current supports and services for ELLs as
well as the impact of implementation of the new Common Core standards on
ELL students. We invite members of Community Education Councils, parents,
students, educators, advocates, and all other stakeholders and interested
members of the public to testify at this hearing. Testimony will be limited
to 2-3 minutes per person to allow as many as possible to testify. Although
the hearing starts at 1pm, the Administration (Department of Education), as
well as other witnesses (such as elected officials) have been invited to
testify and answer questions from Council Members at the outset, so we do
not expect to hear from others until sometime after 3pm. Please make sure
you fill out a witness slip on the desk of the Sergeant-at-arms if you wish
to testify. If you plan to bring written testimony, please bring at least
20 copies. If you are unable to attend the hearing and wish to submit
written testimony, please email your testimony to jatwell at council.nyc.gov.
In the Council Chambers at City Hall. *Wednesday, February 25th* *at* *1pm.
*(Public testimony is estimated to begin sometime after 3pm.)



*Park West *Policy Forum *February Meeting: Housing* Daniel Marks-Cohen,
Vice President Housing Partnership Development Corporation, will present
the New Broadway Plan which proposes to rezone portions of Broadway from W.
125th to W. 155th Streets to build 3,000 units of new housing in West
Harlem. With mandatory inclusionary housing, 50% or 1,500 apartments would
be permanently affordable. When completed, this would be the largest
creation of affordable housing in Manhattan since 1959, when Baruch Houses
(2,391 units) was completed. At Saint Michael's Church, 225 W. 99th
St. *Wednesday,
February 25th, 6:30pm – 9pm.*



*Harassment in the Halls: A Conversation About Teen Sexual Harassment and
Violence* Join us in honor of *Teen Violence Awareness Month* to explore
the persistent problem and learn how some amazing advocates are jumping in
to stop it! The developers and producers of *Slut*, Katie Cappiello and Meg
McInerney, alongside youth organizers and activists Jennifer Loubriel and
Imade Ojo from Girls for Gender Equity and Destiny Mabry from Day One come
together for an honest conversation about the everyday acceptance of
violence in schools that should be anything but "normal." Research shows
that approximately 85% of girls and 76% of boys report sexual harassment as
a part of life at school, and 20% of adolescent girls experience dating
violence. Teens, parents, teachers, and advocates are welcome to join the
discussion! Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the
public, but please consider joining NOW NYC ($15 and up) to support our
work. At the LeRoy Neiman Art Center, 2785 Frederick Douglas Blvd, Click
here to RSVP:
http://nownyc.org/events/activist-night-teen-dating-violence-panel. *Wednesday,
February 25th* *at 6:30pm.*



*The R3 (Real *Rent *Reform) Coalition* is a city-wide coalition fighting
to improve the rent laws, has begun having its monthly meetings in
different parts of the city. This year is a big one for tenants since the rent
crisis is worse than ever and we need put massive pressure on the
legislature and the governor. The January meeting will be in Northern
Manhattan, since Northern Manhattan has a huge percentage of rent-regulated
tenants. 1199 is supporting this effort as well. We would like to have as
major a participation as possible. So far, the Barack Obama Democratic
Club, Riverside Edgecombe Neighborhood Association (RENA), Mirabel Sisters,
and Community Boards 9 & 12, will be co-sponsoring the meeting together
with the R3 Coalition. We need to all unite, since the Republicans are in
control of the Senate, we need a huge effort to improve the rent laws! The
meeting will be held at 99 Fort Washington Ave. (btw. W. 163rd & 1644th
Streets). *Wednesday, February 25th* *at 6:30pm. *(Rescheduled from snow
cancellation earlier this month.)



*33rd Precinct Community Council Meeting *At River Arts’ Community Room,
157-20 Riverside Drive. *Wednesday, February 25th, 6:30pm.*



*34th Precinct Community Council Meeting *At the YM/YWHA of Washington
Heights/Inwood, 54 Nagle Avenue. *Wednesday, February 25th, 7pm.*



*Celebrate Black History Month with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer*
Honoring African-Americans in technology: Clayton Banks & Bruce Lincoln of
Silicon Harlem; Kathryn Finney of digitalundivided; Marcus Mitchell of
Google; Valorie Williams, Educator; and Jenna Wortham of the New York
Times. At MIST Harlem, 46 W. 116th St. RSVP online
http://MBPblackhistory.eventbrite.com
<http://mbpblackhistory.eventbrite.com/> or call 212-669-8300. *Thursday,
February 26th, 6pm ­ 8pm.*



*Meet Us at La Galeria *Join us for a discussion on negritud/blackness in
the Dominican Republic and the Diaspora. Using articles, social media, and
other resources, we will discuss what it means to be black in the Dominican
Republic and the Diaspora. La Galería is the place in which family,
neighbors, and guests gather to discuss everything from the latest chisme
to social and political issues. It is the place where dialogue and debate
are welcomed and encouraged. Galerías are not exclusive to a particular
class; some are built-in, others are an impromptu creation. We are
recreating galerías to provoke conversations on topics that affect
Dominicans in the Diaspora. *Thursday, February 26th, 6:30pm–9pm.*



*A of Celebration Dominican Classical Composers & Musicians *with Maestro
Leonardo Ivan Dominguez. Featuring the Camerata Washington Heights Chamber
Orchestra & Conjunto Folklorico Dominicano. Admission is free for all
concerts, but registration is required due to limited seating capacity:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-concert-series-a-celebration-of-dominican-classical-composers-and-musicians-tickets-969665295.
Presented by the Association of Dominican Classical Artists, and
co-sponsored by the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and the Honorable NYC
Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez. At Aaron Davis Hall, Theater B, Convent
Ave., between W. 133rd & W. 135th Streets. *Thursday, February 26th at 7pm.*



*Audition for Alice in Wonderland*, a new production by the Pied Piper
Children's Theatre of NYC. For ages 5-11. Children auditioning do not need
to prepare anything, just show up! There are no appointments, please plan
to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to 5pm in order to fill out paperwork. The
audition will be held in group format and should last approximately one
hour. Rehearsals begin March 16th for performances May 9, 10, 16, & 17. To
learn more, visit us at www.piedpipertheatre.com or email
info at piedpipertheatre.com. At the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church, 20
Cumming St. (corner of Seaman Avenue, one block north of Dyckman Street A
train station). *Friday, February 27th at 5pm. *







****THIS WEEKEND*** (6 items)*

*Know Your Educational Rights Workshop Series: Students’ Curriculum and
Personnel *An excellent education begins with knowledgable parents.
Translation and lunch provided. FREE for all District 6 parents. At the
CEC6 offices in PS 48: 4360 Broadway (near W. 187th St.), 5th floor
conference room. For more information, call 917-521-3793 or email
cec6 at schools.nyc.gov. *Saturday, February 28th, 10am – noon. *



*Story Time for Kids (ages 3 and up)* Story Time is back! Bring your kids
to hear their favorite stories read out loud by experienced, trained
readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th St.
*Saturdays, noon – 1pm.*



*Dominican Heritage Month Celebration *Dominican Sunday, in collaboration
with the office of NYC Councilmember Mark Levine invite you to join the
Manhattan Valley Community to celebrate Dominican Heritage month. Featuring
Dominican food, folklore, recognitions, surprises, and more! In the Senior
Center at 211 W. 107th St., (btw. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.). For more
information, email info at dsinc.org, call 212-749-0781 or 718-663-9546 or
visit Dominicansunday at hotmail.com. *Saturday, February 28th at 5pm.*



*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.*



*Malcolm X “Rock Those Reads” Literacy Across Harlem Day is a day on which
we ask Harlemites to carry reading materials proudly and publicly as an
example to all of the power of reading. This month we will remember Malcolm
X, a voracious reader who used both his book knowledge and his street
knowledge to fight for justice here in Harlem and beyond. Community members
young and old will gather in front of the Hotel Theresa (7th Ave. between
W. 124/125th Streets), and will take turns reading their favorite passages
from **The Autobiography of Malcolm X**. In addition, we're asking folks to
stop by during that 90-minute block to donate a new or gently used
copy of* *The
Autobiography**, which we will pass on to teens and young adults caught up
in the criminal-justice system. **Sunday, March 1st**, 3:30pm – 5pm.*



*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. *







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

*Exhibits at the Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing* Coming to an end on
Monday: *Siberiana
by Irene Nedelay*, oil paintings of magical family stories from Siberia.
Beginning on March 2nd: *Moments of Contact by Diana Schmertz*. Diana
Schmertz’ paintings of hands and fingers enfolded or in their own little
bubbles, invites the viewer to engage at a distance as well as at close
range, simultaneously to understand relationships from both the subjective
and the objective, the ordered and the chaotic. Artist's 551 Fort
Washington Avenue at W. 185th St. Call 212-568-8304 for open hours. Opening
Reception, *Monday, March 2nd, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.*



*Small Business Forum CB #12, Manhattan is having its first Small Business
Forum aimed to educate small business owners how to operate a successful
small business in Washington Heights. Sponsored by the Business Development
Committee. Learn how to operate a small business in Washington Heights!
Panels will include representative form the State Liquor Authority, the NYS
Department of Labor, NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Small Business
Services, and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. At Isabella
Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St. For more information or
to RSVP, call 212-568-8500 <212-568-8500> or email *pgarcia01 at cb.nyc.gov*.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 9am - noon.*



*Albany Lobby Day for Immigration Reform *The New York Immigration
Colaition (NYIC) invites you to join immigrant advocates from across New
York State for the New York Immigration Coalition *Day of Action in Albany*.
The purpose of the day is to bring immigrant voices to Albany and to share
the NYIC’s Immigrant Equality Agenda with policymakers in the state
capitol. Buses will be leaving from locations in Manhattan, Long Island,
and Westchester. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mX-xZZQ6bsMiPW6Vqytu1MGtATrFRF30gqk_-iJym9k/viewform.
*Tuesday, March **3rd.*



*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.*



*Creation of Stryker Park *Friends of Stryker Park, an Upper West Side
organization, intends to transform the north side of West 97th Street
between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues, which is currently 40,000 square feet
of concrete. We invite you to our community workshop at the American Youth
Hostel, 891 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 103rd St. *Thursday, March 2, 6:30pm -
8:30pm.*



*Blood Drives: Help Out with an Emergency Blood Shortage!* To schedule an
appointment visit here:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560
or call 800-933-2566. Please bring identification with photo or signature.
At NewYork-Presbyterian’s Milstein Hospital Building, *Wednesday, March
4th, 9am – 6pm*



*James Tristan Redding in Concert* “For listeners of intelligent and
sometimes funny singers like John Prine, Bob Schneider, Steve Goodman, and
Loudon Wainwright, to discover a new artist is surpassed in joy only by
learning that your new favorite songwriter is performing close by in the
near future. Well, have you met James Tristan Redding? With songs equally
poignant and playful, you won't want to miss this newcomer's upcoming
concert in Harlem.” At the Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton
Powell, Jr. Blvd. Free! www.jamestristanredding.com. *Wednesday, March 4th,
10pm.*



*International Women's Day Award *Centro Altagracia de Fe y Justicia is
honoring our own Deputy Director Cynthia Carrion at their annual
International Women's Day Dinner! This dinner is a wonderful chance to not
only congratulate Cynthia on all her efforts, but support a fellow
organization working to improve the lives of Northern Manhattan residents.
Tickets are $30 each, and they can be purchased in advance at
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Voz4qRxXzYiNyfy7-1CCi1fKdDg1y5vHrxUg6UQs07G_Y0q2-sEE3jl_5V2MbxNLt-zQuNFu48Z6JbKIbuAv2feJ_87waIHLmAIcD3ESvxGtU9TxQ85B72iUR6RL-mtfzERSNj4dxrlCqvjPAAHfuiUZgEglPAPvh74lmNng7eaRkfD5RrCxjLJD1gIzltFjDDdFB-QSMzk=&c=RO6PHi3BT27Sjp0o6fVe_C9K_zEnkGA5I6v2HchLvpjr8teb4szrCw==&ch=MvG4ESmJatQgphp10XY9KYY4txbT4jidHYyzX9fTxDLXMnd3DvEXBQ==>
or
212-568-2115. At 809 Restaurant & Lounge, 112 Dyckman St.* Thursday March
5th, 6pm – 9pm.*



*Jo Mikals-Aldachi @ Indian Road* *Café* An exhibition (through March 21st)
of gouache and oil paintings, curated by Jeff Hoppa. For more information,
visit www.mikals-adachi.com, or www.jeffhoppa.com, or call 212-942-7451. At
the Indian Road Café, 600 W. 218th St., across from Baker Field. *Artist’s
reception Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 – 8:30pm.*



*Housing Workshop * Applying for affordable housing, legal advice,
organizing tenants. Open Forum. At MS 54 Booker T Washington Beacon Program
Auditorium, 103 W. 107th St. For more information or to RSVP, call
212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Thursday, March 5th,
6:30pm – 8:30pm.*







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (6 items)*

*The 4th. Annual Conference of English Language Learners: *Partnering for
Our Children’s Success. Participate in workshops about transitional
bilingual, dual language and English as a Second Language programs. Student
presentations! Lunch! Raffles! Translations and Childcare (with
entertainment!) provided. At the Audubon Public School (PS128), 560 W. 169th
St. (between St. Nicholas & Amsterdam Avenues). *Saturday, March 7th, 10am
– 2pm.*



*Nature’s Music Workshop with the Urban Park Rangers* Learn about what
trees and natural materials are used to build modern day and tribal musical
instruments.  Examples of instruments including log drums, native American
flute will be on display. Participants will construct an authentic Native
American Instrument. Registration required. At Inwood Hill Park's Payson
Center, on Dyckman Street, one half block west of Payson Avenue. To
register visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, February 25
th. *Saturday, March 7th, noon** - 2 pm.*



*18th Annual College Fair *This is an opportunity to visit 60+ universities
and colleges across the United States under one roof. In addition to the
college information booths, workshops will be available on a variety of
topics, such as choosing a college, scholarships and admissions, financial
aid, test prep, and other pertinent issues and information for parents and
students alike. The cost of the college fair is free and the information is
priceless. Representatives from colleges across the country will be on hand
to help students and parents learn about their option to help better equip
the executives, doctors and lawyers of tomorrow on how to succeed in
college today. For further information, call Patricia Vitucci contact me at
212-694-3656. *Saturday, March 7th, noon - 4pm.*
  *Save the Date for the 7th Annual Friends of PS/IS187 Auction Fundraiser *The
annual Auction Fundraiser, hosted by Friends of 187, features silent and
live auctions of really good stuff, and delicious food & beverages. It’s
always a great evening out (without kids) that you don't want to miss.
Tickets on sale now at http://www.friendsof187.org/auction-tickets.html*.
(Discount if you buy in advance.) In the *Hebrew Tabernacle Social Hall,
551 Fort Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St. *Saturday, March 7th, 7pm – 9:30pm.*


*The 2015* *Y Purim Festival **is here!* Bring your entire family and take
part in the festivities at the Y’s premier annual event! Entertainment for
kids and adults, good food, and great fun! Featuring face painting, gaga,
inflatable play areas, live music, hammentaschen decorating, kosher food,
arts & crafts photo booth, and a special Purim Show, “the Mystery Bear” by
Main Stages. *Come dressed up in your favorite costume! *Buy your tickets
in advance and save! ($5 in advance; at the door: :$10/first ticket,
$5/each additional ticket; kids <2 are free. )Visit
www.ywashhts.org/purim-festival-2015 for more information. *At t*he Y, 54
Nagle. Ave. *Sunday, March 8th, 11am – 2pm.*



*Rear Window *New York Post Chief Film Critic Lou Lumenick will introduce
one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best, starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and
Raymond Burr. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. For more
information, call 212-568-1157. *Sunday, March 8th, 4pm doors; 5pm
introduction; 5:30 movie.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (4 items)*

*Small Business Seminar *How to open a small business or receive help for
your business. Open Forum. At Broadway Housing Rio II Gallery, 583
Riverside Drive at W. 135th St., 9th floor. For more information or to
RSVP, call 212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Thursday,
March 12th, 8am – 10am.*



*State of the District Address *Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez cordially
invites you to attend his annual address: “Lifting our Community Together
through the Power of Education, Economic Development, Affordable Housing
and Quality Health”. At the George Washington Educational Campus, 549
Audubon Ave. RSVP to cmrodriguezevents at gmail.com. *Sunday, March 22nd at
2pm *(doors open; program starts at 2:30pm).


*Save-the-Date: the Uptown Games Return! *Enjoy a day of competitive
track-and-field events for elementary- and middle-school children (3rd-8th
grades) in the historic Washington Heights Armory. Register solo, or as
part of your school’s team. For more information and registration forms,
call 212-544-0173 or email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Saturday March
28th, 10am – 3pm.*



*Save-the-Date: Fort Tryon Park Trust Gala *This year we will honor Lynden
Miller, a tireless advocate for New York City's open spaces and a designer
of beautiful gardens in NYC parks, raising the standard for horticulture in
public spaces throughout the City. Mark your calendars now! Tickets will
soon be available for purchase on our website:
http://www.forttryonparktrust.org/. *Thursday, May 28th at 6pm.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (6 items)*

*NYPL Oral Histories Project *The Washington Heights and Inwood
Neighborhood Oral History Project will begin in January 2015 and they need
interviewers. Interview your neighbors, family or friends and preserve
stories and memories about our community. Sign up for an interviewer
training session at one of our participating neighborhood libraries. Visit
http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/washington-heights-inwood website
for training session dates and times at all three WH/I library branches, or
contact Alexandra Kelly: alexandrakelly at nypl.org / 212-621-0552. For
information on the Harlem Oral Histories project, visit
http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/harlem or contact Ms. Kelly.



*Missing Person *We thank you in advance for whatever help or assistance
you can give my classmate. Timothy Hamlett left his home Friday, Dec. 26th,
and did not go where he said he would go. His phone was ping’ed in our
neighborhood and found by a couple of kids. He may have been spotted in the
157th train station and the 170th McDonalds. The family is extremely
concerned because he has been using sports supplements and they have been
affecting his personality. Timothy is a 20-year-old black male, 6’ tall. He
was wearing True Religion jeans, zip-up Adidas sneakers (blueish/purplish).
If you have seen Timothy Hamlett or have information on his whereabouts,
please call 917-686-0087 or 201-406-6990.





*Book Drive: Project Cicero *Donate new or gently used children’s and young
adult books for Project Cicero’s delivery to classroom libraries in
under-resourced NYC public schools. The donation bin is in the JCC’s lobby
at 334 Amsterdam Ave. (@ W. 76th St.). For more information, call
646-505-5708 or visit www.JCCmanhattan.org <http://www.jccmanhattan.org/>.
Can’t make it to the JCC in time? Donate an item from our wish list:
http://projectcicero.org/wish-list/. *Through February 28th.*



*Bronx Theatre High School Career Day *Share their educational and
professional journeys with rapt audiences of high-schoolers, and let them
know some of the many career paths that are available to them! If you are
interested in sharing your expertise or professional journey and helping to
inspire our young people, please contact Alison Ritz: nyritz at yahoo.com.
Save the date! *Friday, May 8th, 9:15am - 12:15pm.*



*Parent Engagement Opportunity: 2015 Community Education Council Elections*
The Community and Citywide Education Councils provide parents a voice in
public education and an opportunity to make a grassroots-level impact on
education policy. Elections take place every two years, and this year, the
DOE is engaging in a citywide effort to reach all parents and raise
awareness of these leadership roles, reflecting the Chancellor’s ongoing
commitment to engaging parents and families in the important work of
educating our children. Parents serve two-year terms on 36 Councils
throughout the City, including the Community Education Councils (CEC),
Citywide Council on High Schools, Citywide Council on English Language
Learners, Citywide Council on Special Education, and the Citywide Council
for District 75. CECs in each of the City’s 32 school districts are
responsible for approving school zoning lines, holding hearings on the
capital plan, and providing additional input on important policy issues.
Citywide Councils evaluate and advise on school policy concerning their
areas of focus. Parents interested in becoming members of a Community or
Citywide Education Council should visit NYCParentLeaders.org or email
CCECinfo at schools.nyc.gov or call 212-374-1936 for more information.
*Application
deadline is Wednesday, March 11th.*



*Blood Drives: Help Out with an Emergency Blood Shortage!* To schedule an
appointment visit here:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?DonationGroupID=2560
or call 800-933-2566. Please bring identification with photo or signature.
At NewYork-Presbyterian’s Milstein Hospital Building, *Wednesday, March
4th, 9am – 6pm*



*Interested in expanding NYC Rent Regulation? *Sign the online petition to
show your support for the expansion of rent regulation laws, currently due
to expire in June:
http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/petition-support-expansion-rent-regulation-laws
.





****CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES/INFORMATION*** (5 items)*

*Experience the Power of Music! *WHIN Music Project will offer beginner
guitar classes taught by Adrian Bridges, a versatile guitarist with
experience performing everything from classical and jazz to rock,
bluegrass, and hip hop both in the United States as well as abroad. Adrian
brings with him more than ten years of experience teaching guitar,
composition, and music theory at institutions such as New York University
and New York City Guitar School. Wednesdays after school for ages 12 and up
starting this fall at 178 Bennett Ave, Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran
Church. To register, contact Kathryn Tomlin, Program Director of Washington
Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Project: 917-921-3429 /
info at winmusicproject.org.



*FREE Children’s Art Classes at the United Palace: The UPCA Performing Arts
Academy *For children in 6th - 8th grades. This new program is designed to
bring more advanced arts training to mature students who show a commitment
to a high level of performance. Space is limited.

·         Hip Hop Dance (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30-6pm)

·         Theatre (Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm)

·         Circus Arts (Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30-6pm)

·         West African Drumming (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30-6pm)

Email Keith Fasciani at keithf at unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-1157 to
learn more. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street.



*Visual Arts: Harlem Renaissance, Part 2 *Thanks to funding from City
Council Member Mark Levine, we will also continue our Saturday arts classes
with Creative Art Works. These drop-in classes will explore themes from the
Harlem Renaissance through a variety of visual art projects. Targeted to
children ages 8-11 years old. FREE! At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at
W. 175th St. For more information, call Keith Fasciani at 212-568-1157 or
email keithf at unitedpalace.org*. **Every Saturday, February 28th - May 9th,
10am-noon.*



*Dance Project of Washington Heights *Dance Project of Washington Heights
now offers classes for ballet, modern, and jazz techniques three days a
week for young children, including a range of classes for 3-4-year-olds,
3-5-year-olds, and 5-7-year-olds; 18-month – 3-year-old Caregiver & me
classes; and an infant movement session. A donation is requested for each
class. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Classes meet at
various morning times on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Visit
www.danceprojectwh.org for schedule and other details.



*The 4th. Annual Conference of English Language Learners: *Partnering for
Our Children’s Success. Participate in workshops about transitional
bilingual, dual language and English as a Second Language programs. Student
presentations! Lunch! Raffles! Translations and Childcare (with
entertainment!) provided. At the Audubon Public School (PS128), 560 W. 169th
St. (between St. Nicholas & Amsterdam Avenues). *Saturday, March 7th, 10am
– 2pm.*







****JOBS, VOCATIONAL RESOURCES & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES*** (2 items)*
Opportunities for Youth Sponsored by the Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation ·         Youth Build Northern Manhattan Calling out of school
17-24 year olds: work toward your GED or high school diploma while learning
job skills by building affordable housing in your own community. The
program also includes leadership development and other trainings. For
further information, call Edwin at 212-453-5381 or visit
https://youthbuild.org/siteview/72146/info . (Note: NMIC recently moved
down the block to 45 Wadsworth Ave.)

·         *Young Adult Internship Program *YAIP is a 14 week intensive
internship and job training program for young adults between the ages of
17-24 living in New York City who are currently unemployed and do not have
a bachelors or associates degree. The program pays a stipend of $2,800 and
is designed to help young adults get on track for a new and exciting
career. To apply, visit NMIC at 45 Wadsworth Avenue at W. 176th Street
between noon - 4pm. Visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/internship
or call 212-453-5381 for more information. *Application deadline March 9th
for program beginning March 23rd. *

·         *The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES)* program for Out-of-School
Youth (OSY) at NMIC empowers disconnected young adults ages 16-21 to
upgrade their occupational skills through construction training (HBI PACT &
OSHA 10-hr). Job placement assistance is provided upon completion of the
program.



*SBA Bi-Monthly Entrepreneurship Program *The United States Small Business
Administration will be having a Bi-monthly Entrepreneurship Program for
start-ups and Early growth Entrepreneurs. The program will be hosting a
series of workshops to better educate business owners and prospective
business owners on how to improve their businesses.

The workshops will be held on the following dates:

·  *March 10th, 9:30am - 11:00am- Establishing and Repairing Personal
Credit-*Establishing and maintaining good personal credit is essential to
qualifying for a buisness loan and establishing credibility. Come and learn
how to establish and repair.

·  *March 24th, 9*:*30am - 11:00am-Crowdfunding-* *An Alternative to
Lending.*Funding on a project, cause or venture by raising monetary
contributions from a large number of people, typically via the internet.

Please include date and program in your RSVP. RSVP to: NewYorkDO at sba.gov
(info: 212-264-4354). Downtown Manhattan location 290 Broadway (btw. Duane
& Reade) 30th floor, room 2. Photo ID required for entry; allow 10 Minutes
for entry.







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS*** (13
items)*

*Dyckman Institute Scholarships* for WH/I High School students interested
in attending Columbia University. CU encourages all outstanding HS seniors
from WH/I to apply for admission to Columbia College or the FU Foundation
School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. There are over 300
individually-named need-based scholarships available to Columbia students.
One of these, the Dyckman Institute Scholarship, provides financial support
exclusively to students from Washington Heights/Inwood who would not
otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending Columbia. Last year
18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based
scholarships from Columbia Collage & SEAS. Learn more about CU and the
Dyckman Institute Scholarship by contacting the Undergraduate Admissions
Office at 212-854-2522 or visiting http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/
.



*Mellon Scholarship from CUNY’s Dominican Studies Institute *Just in case
you have not seen this amazing opportunity for doctoral candidates,
enclosed, please find information about a new scholarship at the CUNY
Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) at the City College of New York and at
Centro de Estudios Puerorriqueños at Hunter College. For more information,
visit http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/dsi/upload/IUPLRMellon_CallforPapers.pdf
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CUNYDominicanStudies/adfb05a171/a941b91e35/1b2e644b96>.
This is a significant step in the life of DSI and for the entire CUNY
family; CCNY’s Communications Office highlighted such an accomplishment in
recent news coverage:
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/dsi-mellon-fellowships.cfm
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CUNYDominicanStudies/adfb05a171/a941b91e35/5ce28acbee>.




*Summer Library Travel Research Award *The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Library is pleased to announce its first Summer Library Travel Research
Award. This award will enable faculty researchers from colleges and
universities across the globe to take advantage of the unique resources of
the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library collections. The CUNY DSI will
provide three awards of $3,000 to help grantees defray travel and housing
costs in New York City. Awardees are expected to remain in New York City
for at least two weeks and, following their stay, submit a brief (2-3 pp.)
report on how their work at the CUNY DSI Library enriched their research
project and offer suggestions for improvements on the Library’s
collections. Proposed research may be conducted any time between June 1,
2015 and July 30, 2015. Any publications resulting from research undertaken
during the award period should acknowledge CUNY DSI for its support.
Applicants can hail from any college or university in the world, given they
have proper documentation to reside in the U.S. for a month, or hold
permanent residency status or are US citizens. *Application deadline: March
16th*. All applications must be filled electronically. Please send a letter
of intent, a brief library research proposal, a travel budget, and a
CV to: *Prof.
Sarah Aponte, Chief Librarian*, CUNY Dominican Studies Institute:
aponte at ccny.cuny.edu.



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



*FY 2016 NYC Council Discretionary Funding *applications are now available!
Please note deadlines.

·         *FY 2016 Non-City Capital* is only for non-profit and cultural
organizations interested in applying to the City Council for funding of
Non-City Capital Projects. Please follow this link to retrieve the
applications and instructions:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/capgrants/capgrants.html
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*Note: Capital allocations to city agencies (for example, for city-owned
parks and recreation facilities, city streets, branch libraries, CUNY
projects) are not required to submit this application. **Deadline: New York
City Council applications are due by* Thursday, *March 26th. (Thursday,
February 26th i**f applying to both the Council and the Manhattan Borough
President.)*

·         *FY 2016 Capital for Schools/ Reso A* for NYC DoE schools: Schools
interested in applying for capital improvements or Reso A grants *do not *need
to fill out the non-city capital application. Schools are asked to contact
Council Members individually and write a proposal letter for projects they
wish to have considered for funding. Send to: Carmen De La Rosa, Chief of
Staff, Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez: cdelarosa at council.nyc
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*Deadline:* Thursday, *March 26th.*

*Other Sources of Funding:*

·         *Manhattan Delegation*: Please note that in order for groups to
be considered for expense and capital funding through the Manhattan
Delegation, groups must submit the supplemental applications below. The
Manhattan Delegation supplemental applications are accessible online.

·         *City Capital Application*:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Su-qfvC6VKHqHc9uotQz5DrAoOKcv4UigL8Eo8TFOno/viewform
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*Deadline: Thursday, **March 26th at 5pm (Thursday, February 26th at 5pm if
also **applying to Manhattan Borough President.)*



If you have additional questions or concerns please contact to Carmen De la
Rosa, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez (212-788-7053 /
cdelarosa at council.nyc.gov
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or Amy Slattery, Legislative & Budget Director (aslattery at council.nyc.gov /
212-788-7007).



*MBPO Capital Grant Program *The Manhattan Borough President’s Office is
pleased to announce that applications for Fiscal Year 2016 capital grants
are now available. If you are applying for capital funding, it is highly
recommended that you meet with the MBPO budget staff to discuss your
project before applying. If you have not yet scheduled a meeting, please
email budget at manhattanbp.nyc.gov. If you have questions regarding our
capital grant process contact Sam Levine, First Deputy Director of Budget (
slevine at manhattanbp.nyc.gov / 212-669-4814) or Luisa Gonzalez, Deputy
Director of Budget (lgonzalez at manhattanbp.nyc.gov / 212-669-2969). *Deadline
is* *Thursday, February 26th at 5pm*. (Late applications will not be
considered.)



*4th Thespis Theater Festival/Competition – 2015 *All Genres of shows are
welcome. If your show has already had a run (in theaters or in other
festivals) you can still participate, but only with a completely new cast
and crew. This is a long festival (12 weeks) that allows all shows prime
performance times, the opportunity for all cast and crew members to attend
every show in the festival for free; special professional guidance for
playwrights staging their first show to help them make their performance a
success; knowledgeable staff; a professional lighting (42 lights) and sound
system; a free tutorial on how to use the projections system and expert
technical guidance. All plays get a five-hour tech rehearsal, free box
office management/venue handling during performances, storage for your
props and set pieces during the length of your run, free use of props and
set pieces owned by the theater (an incredible collection- not just chairs
and rehearsal blocks, but real furniture), and an extremely low
participation fee. There’s a piano available to all during
rehearsals/performances , and a wonderful Award Ceremony at the end of the
festival. NO FEES REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR PLAY. Prizes for Best Play
($3,500); Best Actor / Actress  / Director ($500 each); Best Original Play
($200). For more information on how to submit, visit
thespisnytheaterfestival.com. Festival runs from June 15th - August 31st;
*s**ubmissions due by June 1st.*



*Clare Weiss Emerging Artist Award *We are excited to announce that the
2015 award will be taking place at Court Square Park in Long Island City,
Queens! The $10,000 award is granted to one emerging artist who submits the
most compelling proposal for an outdoor sculpture in Court Square. The
location changes annually and is determined based on the site’s visibility
and proximity within a neighborhood underserved by public art. For more
information including RFP and application procedure, visit:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/clare-weiss-award. *The
deadline for applications is* *March 22nd**.*



*Inwood Film Festival *Announcing the first annual Inwood Film Festival!
Sponsored by the Indian Road Cafe, and funded in part by private donations,
the IFF is designed as a chance to showcase the sights, sounds, people and
talents of Inwood! The festival dates will be in February, 2016. Submission
is free by mail, with a nominal fee for online submissions. We are focusing
on films SHOT BY Inwood residents or SHOT IN Inwood. Got an iPhone? Got a
DSLR? Got a video camera? Got some old home movies? Make a movie!!
Competition for 5-minute-max short-short films, and a non-juried exhibition
of films under 25 minutes. Prizes, awards, and celebrity guest judges!
Check out the details at www.inwoodfilmfestival.nyc
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*2015 DDC High School & College Summer Internship Programs* The NYC
Department of Design & Construction (DDC) is looking to create a pipeline
program that will introduce students from middle school through high school
and college to careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering,
Architecture/Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). We will be using DDC projects
for holistic educational programming and to develop curriculum,
internships, job readiness programs and mentorships. This summer, DDC will
be running two internship programs designed for high school and college
students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, engineering,
building trades, public administration, business administration or
information technology. For information about the Summer Internship Program
(SIP), contact Ruby Saake, Internship Manager ; SCAinternships at nycsca.org /
718-752-5047. For the college internship application process, go to
www.nyc.gov/jobs, go to Search for Open NYC Jobs and click on Non-Employee
Login, and select Job ID #180596 for Public Buildings Division, #180601 for
Infrastructure Division, or #180606 for Safety & Site Support. Please
indicate in your cover letter whether you will be an undergraduate or
graduate level student for the upcoming Fall 2015 term. *Deadlines are
Friday, February 27th for the High School Internship Program, and Friday,
March 20th for the 2015 College Internship Program.*



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *Our February Writers Cafe was an
extraordinary evening!  And we think the March one will be, too.  The theme
for the month is "On the Verge." As always, interpret it as you will. Above
the Bridge is a playground for writers. It is a place to encourage and
cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an audience for their
work. Here's How It Works: a theme is chosen for each month. 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 "February Submission" in the
subject line. Also, please make sure that your name is also attached to
your piece. We're just looking out for you and your precious work! *Writers
Cafe is on Monday, March 9th; submissions are due on* *Sunday, March 1st**.*



*Casting Call for Inwood Shakespeare Festival 2015: Season of the
Rebellious & the Royal* Moose Hall Theatre Company is casting Inwood
Shakespeare Festival's sixteenth annual summer season of acclaimed free
outdoor theatre in Inwood Hill Park. Season includes Hamlet (runs June 3-20)
& HENRY IV, (runs July 15-August 1) Actively seeking multi/cultural
non-traditional casts for both projects. Ted Minos, Producing Artistic
Director. Shows run in Inwood Hill Park, Peninsula in Northern NYC.
Producer has applied for Equity Showcase code. No Pay. For Cast Breakdown
go to: www.inwoodshakespearefestival.com. Also seeking Assistant Director
and Stage Manager for both projects. Send pix & résumés to Casting, Moose
Hall Theatre Company/Inwood Shakespeare Festival, 25 Indian Road Studio LA,
New York, NY 10034. Print production (s) of interest on the envelope. Our
Staff / College Intern Program also is seeking staff- Assistant Director.
volunteers; college interns, administration assistants; sound; lighting
assistants; and crew positions. Those applying for staff positions: Attn.
Catherine Bruce, Technical Producer.



*Apollo Internship Program *Here is a link to the Apollo Internship Program
(https://apolloeducation.org/teens/internship-program) in case you know of
any High School Seniors that would be interested in applying. Applications
are due Friday, March 13th.







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (6 items)*

*Yoga at "Manhattan's Oldest House”:* Vinyasa Flow Yoga on Thursdays;
Gentle Flow Yoga on Sundays. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Jumel Terrace
between W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets, one block east of St. Nicholas Ave.
Classes are $5; mats are free to borrow. *Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm –
2pm. *(Please
arrive 10 minutes early.)



*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)

·         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



*Saturday Night Lights Weekend Professional Sports Training *and weekday
academic support for kids ages 11- 18. Drill & Play (Basketball) at George
Washington High School (549 Audubon Ave. at W. 192nd St.) Saturdays, 5pm –
7pm and 7pm – 9pm. & Manhattanville Community Center (530 W. 133rd St. btw
Amsterdam Ave/B’way). Fridays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. AllStarr Volleyball
at the PAL Armory (218 Ft. Washington Ave., enter on W. 169th St.),
Saturdays, 5pm – 7pm & 7pm – 9pm. For information call 212.678.0647 or
visit www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.



*Free Zumba Classes* There will be Free Zumba classes for all Northern
Manhattan residents in IS 52 on *Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from
6-7pm. *



*Hudson Cliffs Baseball League! *Registration is now OPEN This is a
wonderful community-based parent run league organized through the YM-YWHA
in Washington Heights, for all kids aged 3-12. Season begins on April 12th and
runs through June 21st. All games and practices will be on Sunday mornings
at Dyckman Fields. For the registration form and additional information,
please visit:
http://ywashhts.org/sites/ywashhts.org/files/HCBL%202015%20Registration%20Form%20YM%20YWHA.pdf.




*Keep Yourself Safe from the ‘Flu: *Influenza is a seasonal respiratory
infection, most common during fall and winter, that causes fever and a
cough or sore throat. Influenza activity in New York City remains elevated
as of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH’s) latest
surveillance (for the week ending 02/14/15), with eight confirmed influenza
outbreaks in NYC long-term care facilities during that week. Thus far this
season, two influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
the predominating flu strain circulating thus far this season is hitting
older people hard, with the flu-associated hospitalization rate among those
65 and older in early February the highest recorded since CDC began
tracking the rate in 2005. Children under age five have the second-highest
hospitalization rate thus far this season, with the rate in early February
about the same as during 2012-2013. *Vaccination is still the best
protection against influenza infection.* It is recommended for those aged
six months and older, and especially recommended for those at risk of
developing influenza-related complications. While it is best to get
vaccinated as early as possible, one can be vaccinated through late spring
-- there is still much time left in this flu season, and several different
flu strains sometimes circulate toward the end of the season. *For more
information about where to get vaccinated, call 311, visit *nyc.gov/flu *for
the Flu Clinic Locator or text “flu” to 877877.*







****ROADS & TRANSIT*** (2 items)*

*W. 215th Step Street Construction:* Beginning on/about the week of March 2
nd, demolition work will commence on the south side of the step street as
part of reconstruction project. The north side of the step street will be
re-opened to the public prior to demolition of the south side. Work to be
performed includes the demolition and reconstruction of the south side step
street staircase and the retaining walls. Additional work includes
installation of storm and sanitary sewers, granite block sidewalk on
Broadway, waterproofing of adjacent buildings, street lighting, new hand
railing, decorative bronze lettering on steps, concrete benches, a pre-cast
concrete bicycle channel, and landscaping/tree planting. Typical work hours
will be Monday – Friday, 7am - 5pm and Saturdays, 8am – 4pm (as needed).
DDC is committed to maintaining a work site that is safe and clean.
However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are common elements of
construction and we ask for your patience during the project. DDC monitors
construction operations and works within the DEP Noise Code regulations. For
more information, call Tanya Pazmino at 646-649-2915 or email
215ssccl at gmail.com. *Beginning on/about March 2nd, 7am – 5pm weekdays, 8am
– 4pm Saturdays.*



*Two-Year Exit Closure on Harlem River Drive *Due to the reconstruction of
the Harlem River Viaduct, Exit 19 (East 125th Street) of the northbound
Harlem River Drive will be closed from beginning 10am Monday, February 23rd
through 2017. Motorists are advised to use Exit 21 (East 135th Street) as
an alternate exit. For more details, please see
https://www.facebook.com/NYCDOT.







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (6 items)*

*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.)



*Free Tax Preparation Assistance *It’s tax time: go get your refund! The
New York Public Library can help. You can prepare and file your tax return
electronically with some help from a tax assistant...all for free. To
participate in this free program, you must: earn less than $60,000 (per tax
return); have a valid e-mail address and basic computer skills; bring all
necessary documentation and information. For more information on
participating libraries and the information you’ll need to file your taxes,
go to http://www.nypl.org/taxhelp or call 311 and ask for free tax
preparation assistance. At the Inwood Branch Library, 4790 Broadway near
Dyckman St. *Wednesdays, 11am – 1pm; Fridays & Saturdays, 10am – 1pm,
through April 15th.*



*More Free Tax Preparation Assistance *provided by the Food Bank for NYC
for single adults making $20,000 or less and adults w/ children making
$53,000 or less. Bring your Social Security card or Tax ID number for all
family members, W-2s for all jobs you held in 2014 & any other tax-related
documents, and a sample check or deposit slip with routing number and
account number if you want direct deposit of your refund. Note: you also
may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit! Two locations in our
District *through
April 15th:*

·         Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), 45 Wadsworth
Ave. (between W. 175th & W. 176th Sts.), 1st fl. For more information, call
(212) 212-822-8300 or visit www.nmic.org. Tuesday –Thursday, noon - 7pm and
Saturdays, 9am - 5pm.

·         Centro Evangelistico Pantry, Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation (NMIC) 148 Post Ave. (between W. 207th & 10th Ave.). Tuesday
–Thursday & Saturday, noon - 7pm (also Mondays, noon-7pm in February).



*Fund for Jewish Child Survivors *A new fund has been negotiated by the
Claims Conference with the German government to provide reparations
exclusively to Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust. Survivors who were
born January 1, 1928 or later, and were in concentration camps, ghettos, or
for at least 6 months under Nazi occupation in hiding or under false
identity, will be eligible to receive a one-time payment of approx. $2,500.
This fund became operational on January 1, 2015. Many Survivors will
receive the application in the mail. If you have not received an
application in the mail by the end of January, and you believe you are
eligible, please contact The Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights
at 212-568-5450.



*Salute the Arts Initiative *This program WNYC and WQXR Radio provides free
on-air announcements and website promotion to NYC cultural groups with
annual marketing budget under $500,000 and annual operating budget under $1
million. Organizations must be 501(c)(3). For more info people would
contact:www.wnyc.org/star.



*The Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home* A community service of the
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood, the Riverdale YM-YWHA, the JCC of
Washington Heights/Inwood, and the Hebrew Home at Riverdale. Services
include: Case Management, Housing Advocacy, Kosher pantry, Kosher meals,
Social Adult Day care, In-home support, Health Maintenance, Rehabilitation,
Benefits/Entitlements counseling, and Transportation. For more
information, contact
Rina Hennes, LMSW at 212-569-6200 x233 or rhennes at ywashhts.org.







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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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