[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <1/16/15 edition; 118 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, January 16th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Thanks to all who came out in the cold last night’s vigil **to express
solidarity against terrorism, tyranny and fear; to support the First
Amendment rights of religion, expression, and assembly; and to oppose
violence in anyone’s name. *



*Now that the holidays are behind us, there is an incredibly full calendar
of meetings, workshops and events throughout the district. In addition to
events sponsored by Sen. Espaillat and his partners in government – a
Community Safety Town Hall on Jan. 20th; an Inauguration/Open House on Jan.
25th; a SCRIE/DRIE info forum on Feb. 5th – note the many events happening
this weekend to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
grants. From the Armory to Zarzuela; Straus Park to Slow Zones; Word Up
Bookshop to UP Theater; there are 118 separate listings: truly something
for everyone. *



*Please also note information regarding a Missing Person in the “How You
Can Help” section, and the attached photo.*



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *This weekend (14 items)*

·         *Next week (17 items)*

·         *Next weekend (11 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (26 items)*

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

·         *Classes, workshops & other educational opportunities (7 items)*

·         *Vocational training & job postings (6 items)*

·         *Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (9 items)*

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

·         *Traffic & Transit (3 items)*

·         *Protect the Palisades Update (4 items)*

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



*If you would like a copy of our report, “Recommendations for Improving New
York Presbyterian’s Emergency Department and Strengthening the Hospital’s
Ties to the Community”, based on our recent hearings, please email
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org <eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org> with
“request ER report” in the subject line. Specify if you would like a .pdf
emailed to you, or a printed copy sent by US Post; if the latter, please
provide your full address, with apartment # (if applicable) and ZIP code. *



*Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone who’d
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please, not .pdf or .jpg).*



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







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

*Girls Who Code *The Greater New York Chapter of the Links and Girls Who
Code are co-hosting an information session for 10th & 11th grade girls and
their families to learn about a free computer science program at technology
companies such as Microsoft. At the Thurgood Marshall Academy (200-214 W.
135th St., between Frederick Douglass & and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Blvds.). Email nyc at girlswhocode.com to RSVP or for more information. FREE
and open to the public. *Saturday January 17th, 9:30am – 11:30am.*



*See “Selma” for FREE this weekend *if you’re an NYC middle school
student. Inspired
by the film’s message of resilience and hope and its historical
significance, 27 African-American leaders in the New York business
community have come together to create a fund that will allow the city’s 7th,
8th & 9th grade students to see “SELMA” for free at participating theaters.
The students will provide a student ID or report card at any of the New
York City locations for free admittance. For more information and a list of
participating theaters, contact Renée Edelman: 212-704-8249 /
renee.edelman at edelman.com. *T**hrough* *January 19th,* or while tickets
last.



*Art Exhibit in the Gold Gallery *You are invited to join us at the
Artist's Opening Reception following Shabbat services. Irene Nedelay's
magical paintings are a joy to behold. Come experience them in our little
gem of an art gallery, The Gold Wing of the Hebrew Tabernacle. 551 Ft.
Washington Ave. (enter on W. 183rd St.) *Saturday, January 17th at (about)
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.*



*El Callejón de Hamel/ Hamel's Alley: A conversation with Cuban artist
**Salvador
González Escalona. *Salvador González Escalona is one of Cuba's top artists
with global recognition. His primary interest in in African cultural
heritage in Cuba and the Americas. In the crisis-ridden 1990s, without any
official assistance and with no money, he created what is today the most
celebrated work of public art in Havana, in the neighborhood of Cayo Hueso.
The Callejón de Hamel is a vibrant community project that attracts young
people of Afro-Cuban descent, Regal de Ocha worshippers, youth movements
such as Rastafarians, and tourists from around the world. At *the Malcolm X
& Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway.
Saturday, January 17th, 2pm – 4pm.*



*William Stafford's Poetry and Words *This will be a short reading of poems
and aphorisms from the writer, teacher, and pacifist William Stafford
(1914–93). He and his wife, Dorothy (1916–2013), have had a lasting impact
on artists and activists who knew them personally or who have known them
through their words. Friends of the Staffords host these commemorative
readings each year—in their native Oregon, around the world, and now in New
York City. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th
St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Saturday, January 17th, 3pm–4pm*



*Kids Concert *Back by popular demand! Join us and bring your dancing socks
as David Ellenbogen, Angela Dixon, David Haiman and an incredible groups of
inspiring young musicians rock the place in a fun, organic setting. At
Bread & Yoga Studios, 5000 Broadway, Suite A (enter on W. 212th St.) $5
suggested donation. *Saturday, January 17th, 4pm – 5:15pm.*



*Bottom's Up! Social Open Mic *A hip hop showcase hosted by Charlie Uptown,
featuring hip hop artist Man'E ill and guest speaker Khalil Antonio Vasquez
from the Revolutionary Student Coordinating Committee. With the mission to
establish a source of hip hop in Washington Heights and provide a free
artistic space for all inspiring artists, limited open mic slots (one song
only) will be available—sign up early! At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113
Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Saturday, January
17th, 5pm–7pm*



*Winter Blood Drive* Please take an hour of your time to do this important
mitzvah and help save a life. Making an appointment in advance helps our
planning. Call 212-865-0600 ext.203 or email Sylvia, sortiz251 at yahoo.com. At
Congregation Ansche Chesed (*251 West 100th St., at West End Ave.) **Sunday,
January 18th, 10am - 4pm*



*Cerealsly Sunday *A Serious Celebration of Saturday Morning Cartoon
Culture, Boxed Breakfast Cereals! In honor of the end of Saturday morning
animated blocks—a programming format as old as TV itself—Word Up presents a
screening of classic morning cartoons and commercials from the '60s, '70s,
'80s, and '90s. Breakfast cereal will be available in single-serve boxes,
while the Flintstones, Gumby, the Smurfs, Schoolhouse Rock, and more blast
on the big screen. Suggested donation: $5, with all proceeds going toward
our Indiegogo campaign
<http://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=442d6bb467a85cba8a0f8df9f&id=711e746c46&e=c26004fe51>.
At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info:
 347-688-4456. *Sunday, January 18th, 11am–3pm*



*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.*



*Sixth Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service for Kids *Activities geared for kids
in 3rd - 8th grade. Younger siblings welcome with adult supervision.
Service activities include: decorating and delivering treats for our local
firefighters and police; cooking for the AC Men's Shelter; visiting the
Jewish Home & Hospital; creating books for the blind, cards for seniors,
bookmarks for the local library, and more! Suggested Donation: $10/child to
help cover cost of supplies. RSVP to Michael Blocher,
mblocher at anschechesed.org. At Congregation Ansche Chesed (*251 W. 100th
St., @ West End Ave.) in Hirsch Hall. **Sunday, January 18, 2pm - 4pm.*



*Daedalus String Quartet *The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group is
thrilled to present the Daedalus String Quartet, lauded by The New Yorker
as “a fresh and vital young participant in what is a golden age of American
string quartets.” Critics and listeners alike have praised the quartet’s
technical finish, interpretive unity and sheer gusto of its performances.
Their performances have been described as “insightful and vibrant” and
“luminous” with “impressive intensity”, “riveting focus”, “rockets of
blistering virtuosity”, “silvery beauty” and “magic that hushed the
audience”. Don’t miss this award-winning quartet as it prepares for its
upcoming Lincoln Center performance in a program which features quartets by
Schumann and Sibelius. In the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, 128 Pinehurst
Ave. at W. 183rd Street. $12 donation includes post-concert reception with
the artists. For further information call 212-923-7800 x 1511.* Sunday,
January 18th at 5pm.*



*Dead of Winter Play Reading Series *with UP Theater. All the quality and
interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000
Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but
donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the
space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that
you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose
your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at
7:30pm. *Blue Mystery, **by Gilbert Girion, directed by Josh Liveright
*Detective
Blue has a story to tell. Willard Smith is dead, killed by a member of his
own family. But the more Blue interrogates the Smiths, the more he finds
himself connected to this family… and this crime. *Sunday, January 18th at
7:30. *







****NEXT WEEK*** (17 items)*

*City Council’s Committee on Housing & Buildings Hearings on Illegal Hotels
*Housing advocates, experts and tenants are invited to attend and to
testify how illegal hotels negatively impact communities while also driving
up rents. An illegal hotel is when permanent residential apartments in
buildings with three units or more are rented out for less than 30 days to
transient visitors instead of residents. In 2010 housing advocates,
government agency staff, and elected officials coalesced to pass
legislation to give New York City enforcement agencies the tools needed to
take action against illegal hotels. Since then illegal hotel business
shifted from being organized by local operators and individual websites to
large online companies like Airbnb and FlipKey that act as both marketplace
and middleman for short-term apartments around the world. These online
businesses have become highly profitable by ignoring state and local laws
and denying the damage their business model has done to communities. If you
would like to testify, contact Bennett Baumer, Housing Conservation
Coordinators Organizer at 212-541-5996 x16 / BBaumer at hcc-nyc.org. *Tuesday,
January 20th at 10am.*



*Know Your Educational Rights Workshop Series* Workshop #3: Students’ Right
to Adequate Facilities and Appropriate Class Sizes. “An excellent education
begins with knowledgeable parents. Free for all District 6 parents.
Translation and lunch provided. At the D6 conference room: PS48 (4360
Broadway, btw. W. 186th & W. 187th Streets), 5th fl. Conference room. *Tuesday,
January 20th, 10:45am – 12:30pm.*



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



*Do you or your family need health insurance? *In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At NoMAA, 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information,
call 212-233-8955
ext.127 <212-233-8955%20ext.127>. *Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm*



*Apply for Funding* Walk through the entire process for applying for
funding through our office. Meet our Director of Budget and Legislation and
get answers to your question about expense and capital funds. At the
Hamilton Grange Library Community Room; RSVP to
http://www.markdlevine.com/fundingmeeting. *Tuesday, January 20th,
3pm-5:30pm.*



*ELL Workshop *Sponsored by the District 6 Community Education Council*. *In
D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th floor (room 421 or 405). *Tuesday,
January 20th, 5:45pm - 6:45pm.*



*Community Safety Town Hall *Join Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, Sen.
Espaillat, Assemblymembers Denny Farrell & Guillermo Linares, Comptroller
Scott Stringer, and Manhattan Community Board 12 for a discussion on
community safety, particularly in light of recent car break-ins along
Cabrini Blvd. & Overlook Terrace. Representatives of the NYPD, the City’s
Departments of Transportation and Parks & Recreation will be in attendance.
At PS/IS187, 349 Cabrini Blvd. *Tuesday, January 20th, 6pm – 8:30pm.*



*Are you ready to welcome a new family member? *Join us for one of our free
workshops for expectant parents. Couples are often anxious and excited
about what to expect and how to prepare for the big day. While respecting
the values and dynamics of each family, these talks will help you to
understand labor and the pivotal role each parent can take in the process,
explore choices of delivery and enhance your communication with your
medical provider. Sponsored by the Y Beginnings Parent Center of the
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood. Free and open to all. At the Castle
Village Community Room (110 Cabrini Blvd.). *Tuesday, January 20th*, *7pm –
8pm.*



*No Name (weekly) *No Name is a “workout show,” wherein talented performers
are encouraged to play and try out new comedic or storytelling material.
The audience is invited to hang out afterward to share feedback, shoot the
breeze, and get on the mic themselves. Hosted by *Eric Vetter**.* At Word
Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. *Tuesday, January 20th, 7pm –
9pm.*



*Street Safety Forum:* Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly
Trottenberg, Jill Abramson, Dana Lerner, and Councilmember Helen Rosenthal
will be on a panel about street safety hosted by the West Side Spirit and
moderated by its Editor-in-Chief Kyle Pope. The topic is "Pedestrians vs.
Cars: Manhattan's Deadly Traffic Problem and What Can Be Done About It". At
the Society for Ethical Culture Free, but space is limited. RSVP to
rsvp at strausnews.com. *Wednesday, January 21st, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Raising Passionate Readers *Join author/parent/ parent educator Nancy
Newman and Everyone Reading for an informative lecture on how to help your
child if he/she is struggling with reading difficulties. Ms.Newman , who is
also a remedial English teacher has helped her own children overcome
reading difficulties and become voracious readers. The presentation will be
held at Everyone Reading which is located at 71 W 23rd St., Suite 1527.
*Wednesday,* *January 21st, 6pm - 8pm*.



*Marble Hill Town Hall* Sponsored by Councilmember Rodriguez, Sen.
Espaillat and the Housing Committee of Bronx Community Board 8, to discuss
a variety of issues at the Marble Hill NYCHA houses, including, as well as
a panel to discuss security & safety, illegal dumping (education and
enforcement), grounds maintenance, apartment repairs (increase repair time,
propose evening repair schedule, parking rules & regulation, and to
increase awareness of youth services and other resources in Marble Hill. At
St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 146 W. 228th St. For more
information please contact Tony Edwards at the Council Member’s District
office at 917-521-2616.*Wednesday, January 21st at 7pm.*



*Central Park Gardens Tenants’ Association Meeting: *Community Board 7
Housing Committee Chair will be speaking on "What's Going on in the
Neighborhood." At 50 W. 97th St in the Community Room. Free and open to the
public. Light refreshments. RSVP to sue at janak.org. *Wednesday, January 21st
at 8pm.*



*Straus: The Name Behind the Park *Joan Adler, Exec. Director, Straus
Historical Society joined by Al Berr, long time board member of Friends of
Straus Park will tell the story of the unique family behind Straus Park,
one of the most lovely pocket parks in New York City. At Hostelling
International, 891 Amsterdam Avenue (Enter at W. 103rd St.). Free.
Sponsored by the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group, Columbus
Amsterdam BID & Hostelling International. *Thursday, January 22nd at
6:30pm.*



*Youth on Board *Eligibility for Community Boards recently has been
extended to 16- and 17-year-olds. We have an opportunity to advance youth
empowerment and inclusion of this important voice in policy-making in ways
that not only set Manhattan apart citywide but nationally as well. Once
appointments are made, the Manhattan Borough President’s office is
committed to making sure teenage appointees receive all the support,
mentorship, technical assistance and training necessary to be an effective,
independent and engaged member of the Community Board. There will be
conducting a “Teens on Community Board” recruitment event at Manhattan
Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, Mezzanine Level. The event is free,
but advance registration is helpful: www.teenboards.eventbrite.com. *Friday,
January 23rd, 4:30pm-6:30pm*



*Pop-Up Digis Harlem Premiere *Produced by the West Harlem Art Fund in
partnership with guest curators and arts organizations, Pop-up Digis is a
new platform for the organization to engage New Yorkers with new technology
and to create meaningful dialogue. Set in MIST Harlem (46 W. 116th Street),
a multi-media venue with the South African restaurant Madiba, visitors will
enjoy an interactive experience that organizers hope will infuse spark and
interest in Harlem’s art scene. Pop-up Digis is an official event for NYC
Light 2015 and the International Year of Light. Free and open to the
public, but pre-registration encouraged:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-digis-harlem-premiere-tickets-15097669536.
*Friday, January 23rd. Two shows: 6pm & 8pm. *



*Death's Head Séance *In their latest production, *Séance*, Death's Head
Productions promises a visit from the spirit world. Witness a traditional,
Victorian-style séance on-site at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where ghosts
are said to roam free. This eerie new show will take you on a journey into
the land of the dead and beyond. Tickets are $20 per person. Advanced
registration is required. Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd Streets. Call
212-923-8008. *Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm*







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

*W. 187th St. / Chittenden Ave. Street Closure *See “Traffic &
Transportation” section below for details. *Saturday & Sunday, January 24th
& 25th, from 8am to 5pm.*



*Upcoming Track Meets at the Armory *We have a continuous seven day a week
schedule until March 15th, but the New Balance Games on *January 24th* and
the Armory Track Invitational on *January 31st* are two terrific
opportunities to see the world of track & field at its best, right here at
the legendary Armory. 216 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 168th St. Call
212-923-1803 for more information and schedules.



*Winter Jam *is the ultimate snow day: a free winter sports festival for
New Yorkers of all ages! Presented by NYC Parks, Lake Placid, I Love NY,
and I Ski NY. Our partners at Gore Mountain will blow lots of fresh snow in
the heart of Manhattan, so there will be plenty for all to enjoy! Featured
venues include: Lake Placid snow field; snowshoeing; learn to ride: skiing
& snowboarding; sledding & kicksledding; Taste NY Winter Market. Equipment
provided at no cost, or bring your own snow sports gear and enjoy the
terrain! Please note: lines for activities may close early. (*Participants
in snowshoeing and in snowboarding/skiing lessons must sign a waiver and
provide photo identification before participating in any of these
activities. The waivers will be provided at the event. Participants under
the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with photo identification
to sign the waiver.) *For more information, call 212-360-8216. In Central
Park’s Bandshell Area; enter at 72nd Street. *Free! Suitable for all ages.
Rain/s*now or shine! *Saturday, January 24th, **11am - 3pm.*



*Mac McGill Multimedia Show *Over the last decade, illustrator Mac McGill
has developed a live multimedia show featuring images from his
drawings—such as from his forthcoming graphic novel *Song for
Katrina*—accompanied
by narration, vocals, and live music. His artwork has been seen from
Slovenia to San Francisco, New Orleans to Rome. He has done illustrations
and comics for *World War 3 Illustrated*, the *Source*, the *Amsterdam News*,
and the *Progressive*, and his drawings inspired by the 9/11 attacks are in
the Library of Congress permanent collection. The live band consists of
singer Breeze, guitarist On Davis (Famous Original Duke Music Players),
bassist Steve Wishnia (False Prophets, Hooverville), and drummer Matt
Metzgar (Hooverville, Fist of Kindness). At Word Up Community Bookshop,
2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Saturday, January
24th, 6pm–8pm.*



*Goddard Riverside's Big Read Kickoff *featuring *The Beautiful Things That
Heaven Bears* by Dinaw Mengestu. (The *New York Times* called it “a great
African novel, a great Washington novel and a great American novel.” Sepha
Stephanos narrates his experiences across these worlds as an Ethiopian
immigrant shopkeeper in a predominantly poor African-American neighborhood
in Washington, DC. Mengestu charts Stephanos's heartbreaking loneliness,
his companionship with two fellow African immigrants who mourn and love
their countries, and his budding friendship with a young girl and her
mother who recently moved into the gentrifying neighborhood.
http://neabigread.org/books/beautifulthings/) The event will be held at 647
Columbus Ave, and will include live Ethiopian music, re-enactments from
scenes in the book, and home-cooked Ethiopian food. *Saturday, January
24th, from 7pm-9pm* There are also several book discussion sessions
including *Wedenesday, January 28th, 7pm-8pm *at 647 Columbus Ave; *Wednesday,
February 4th & 11th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm *at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, 236
W. 73rd St., and many more. (See
http://neabigread.org/communities/?community_id=2197 for a complete
schedule.)



*Death's Head Séance *In their latest production, *Séance*, Death's Head
Productions promises a visit from the spirit world. Witness a traditional,
Victorian-style séance on-site at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where ghosts
are said to roam free. This eerie new show will take you on a journey into
the land of the dead and beyond. Tickets are $20 per person. Advanced
registration is required. Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd Streets. Call
212-923-8008. *Saturday, January 24th at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm*



*Document Shredding Day *Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in
America.  One factor attributing to this growth is the way we discard our
personal information. The most significant step you can take towards
protecting your identity is by shredding all documents that contain
personal and sensitive information. To assist you, the 34th Precinct &
Crime Prevention Section will be sponsoring a shredding event, at 211
Dyckman Street near Broadway (in front of Capital One Bank). Protect
yourself and your identity by shredding your documents containing personal
and sensitive information. FREE! While you’re there, register your
electronic devices with the NYPD’s Operation ID Program. Computer hard
drive destruction will also be available. *Sunday, January 25th, 10am –
1pm. *



*Yaldaynu Annual Children's Concert featuring Betsy Blachly & Henry Chapin*
Folksingers Betsy Blachly and Henry Chapin, New York City Ambassadors for
Community Song Sharing in the tradition of Pete Seeger's Children, bring
their deep treasure chest of traditional American song and story to share
with family audiences. This concert is participatory, engaging, and fun for
families! In Hirsch Hall at Ansche Chesed (*251 West 100th St., at West End
Ave.)*. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 children 2 & up; children under 2:
free. Tickets available in advance and at the door. Please contact the
Office for tickets (212-866-4993). *Sunday, January 25th at 11a**m. *(Doors
open at 10:45am.)



*Inauguration & Open House with Sen. Espaillat **Join Senator Espaillat and
leaders from across our community for conversation as we enter the new
term. RSVP by calling* 212-544-0173 *or emailing
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org <eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org>. Office
of Senator Adriano Espaillat, 5030 Broadway, Suite 701. Sunday, January
25th 11am – 1pm.*



*Nature Talks: Fun for the Whole Family! *State Parks environmentalists are
running a series of nature lectures. It’s free, no reservations needed.
They are also going to cover two of Riverbank’s own phenomena: our male and
female red tail hawks (who swoop from on high down on unsuspecting mice and
pigeons) – and the wild parrots that live in the trees here from May
through October.

·         *Session I: A Bird’s Eye View on Climate Change * Birds are
affected by large-scale changes such as global climate change. Join us to
learn how bird counts can help document climate change and how local bird
numbers have changed over time. This event is FREE and open to all ages. At
Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at W. 145th St. *Sunday, January
25th at 11am.*

·         *Session II: Meet Your Neighbors Connect with your local State
Park. *Join us to learn about the animals that share our surroundings. This
event is FREE and open to all ages. At Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside
Drive at W. 145th St. *Sunday, January 25th at noon.*



*Dead of Winter Play Reading Series *with UP Theater. All the quality and
interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000
Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but
donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the
space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that
you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose
your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at
7:30pm. *American Drum Circle, **by Vanessa Shealy, directed by Melissa
Attebery *Mandy hopes to escape the failures of her father by taking refuge
in an intense relationship with Olujimi, a young Nigerian emigré. But he
has family skeletons of his own. Together, their family roots entangle them
in a web of fraud and falsehood. *Sunday, January 25th at 7:30pm.*







****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (26 items)*

*Help the Department of Homeless Services Conduct its Annual Census *The
Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will conduct its annual Homeless
Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Count. This is a unique opportunity to
volunteer and participate in an extraordinary citywide effort.  To assist,
DHS needs approximately 3,000 volunteers to help survey the number of
homeless individuals living on city streets, parks and in other public
spaces throughout New York City. If you are interested in volunteering as
surveyors, please visit their website (
https://a071-hope.nyc.gov/HOPE/welcome.aspx) to register. *Monday, January
26th. *



*Community-Police Relations Dialogue* In response to recent events, the
MBPO is convening key stakeholders to engage in a structured,
solutions-driven discussion with representatives from the youth, civic,
faith-based, non-profit, business and law-enforcement sectors of the
community. Participants will have the opportunity to voice their concerns,
hopes and recommendations in small group discussions facilitated by
community and law-enforcement leaders. The MBPO will document and compile
all recommendations into a report that will highlight specific actions we
can all begin advocating for to continuously improve community-police
relations. If you would like to participate in one of the small group
discussions, you must register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mbp-community-police-relations-dialogue-registration-15222852963.
Space is limited. *At the Alianza Triangle Building, 2nd Fl (530 W 166th
St @ Audubon Ave)* *Monday, January 26th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*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). *Monday, January 26th at 7pm.*



*Community Board 12 General Meeting *At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515
Audubon Ave., corner of W. 190th St. *Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm.*



*Sick Paid Leave Breakfast Seminar* Small Business’s Employers will
understand their responsibilities under the Paid Sick Leave Law and how to
be in compliance. Guest Speaker from the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
(DCA). Sponsored by the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the
Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights & Inwood, Inc . Free, but space
is limited; RSVP to Lawrence Miles: 212-491-9640 x105 / *lmiles at nywcc.org
<lmiles at nywcc.org>. *In the Columbia University Medical Center Faculty
Club, 630 W. 168th St., 4th floor. *Wednesday, January 28th, 8:30am - 10am.*



*Affordable Housing Forum *The need for affordable housing and stronger
protections for the housing we already have is the number one concern heard
from residents of our district. Join Councilmember Mark Levine for a
conversation with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development
(HPD) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) on what is
being done and the services they can offer to you. As part of the forum,
HPD will lead a presentation on Housing Connect, the new, easy way to apply
for affordable housing around the city. NMIC will also have an attorney
present on how you can keep the affordable housing you have, and organizers
from NMIC and PALANTE will discuss ways you can work with your building and
your neighbors to push for better housing conditions. At the Riverstone
Senior Center Community Room, 99 Fort Washington Avenue at W. 163rd St. To
RSVP or for more information, *To RSVP or for more information, contact* Heidi
Lopez: hlopez at council.nyc.gov / 212-928-6814. *Wednesday, January 28th,
6:30pm – 8:30pm**.*


*34th Precinct Community Council Meeting *Come hear directly from NYPD
leadership about crime and safety in our neighborhood. Ask questions; get
answers.At the Moriah Older Adult Luncheon Club Hall, 90 Bennett Ave.
*Wednesday,
January 28th, 7pm – 8pm.*



*Cultural Competence & Prevention Training *As coalitions and service
providers go about providing population-level  prevention services and
programs, it is often difficult to be aware of cultural competence and
diversity within the populations that we serve in our communities.   This
workshop will provide a general overview of cultural competence and will
work with participants to create strategies that will help enhance cultural
competence skills in the field of prevention.  While this workshop may
serve as a refresher for some, the purpose is to cover both old and new
information while raising new inquiries and creating an awareness about
effective messaging within various cultures and communities. The workshop
is intended for community based organizations, prevention providers,
coalition members, and others who are interested in refining their cultural
competency skills. To register, please contact Karla Bueno at 917-286-1540
or kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org by January 22nd. *Thursday, January 29th,
10am-2pm.*



*2015 People's State of the Union *What if the annual State of the Union
was not a speech spoken by one, but a poem created by many? The Five Boro
Story Project, in partnership with the people-powered U.S. Department of
Arts and Culture, invites you to take part in the creation of the 2015
People’s State of the Union. Join neighbors in a story circle,
supplementing the President’s State of the Union with your own stories. The
story circles will provide inspiration for a collective “People’s State of
the Union Address” delivered in the form of a poem on February 1st at the
Bowery Poetry Club. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @
W. 165th St. Info:  347-688-4456. *Thursday, January 29th, 7pm–9pm*



*Playing At War *David Malinsky's scrupulously researched one-man
monologue, tells the oft-forgotten tale of American theater during the age
of Revolution. Malinsky inhabits the persona of William Dunlap, keen
observer of the intrigue, passion and occasional violence suffusing New
York City's war-time theater scene. Tickets are $10 per person. Advanced
registration is required. Call 212-923-8008.* Friday & Saturday, January
30th & 31st, from 6pm–7pm**.*



*Help Give New Yorkers Vital Info on Tax Credits* The NYC Department of
Consumer Affairs is hosting the first-ever phone-a-thon to let our friends
and neighbors know about refundable tax credits. Your two hours will help a
family make ends meet. Locations in every borough. See “How you can help”
section for details or visit
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/contact/TaxCreditCampaignVolunteerRegistration.shtml
.* Saturday, January 31st, 11am - 1pm; 1pm - 3pm; 3pm - 5pm. *



*Projections: Every Mother's Son *is a documentary about three mothers—Iris
Baez, mother of Anthony Baez; Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; and
Doris Busch Boskey, mother of Gary (Gidone) Busch—who lost their sons to
policemen, then united to seek justice. Following the screening will be a
discussion about the film and current events, such as the non-indictments
in the Eric Garner and Mike Brown murders and ensuing protests. At Word Up
Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 165th St. Info:
 347-688-4456. *Saturday, January 31st, 6pm–8pm *



*Cornerstone Chorale Café Concert Fundraiser* is approaching. A
cabaret-style event, with entertainment by the many talented members of the
Chorale. In the basement of Holyrood Church, W. 179th St. & Ft. Washington
Ave. (enter on W. 179th St.) Tickets are $15, and include light
refreshments. *Saturday, January 31st at 7pm.*



*Special Ed. Workshop and Parent Involvement *Sponsored by the District 6
Community Education Council*. *In D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th
floor (room 421 or 405). *Monday, February 2nd, 5:30pm - 6:30pm.*



*Lovingly Grateful Open House at the Corner Project *Come visit, and see
the fantastic work this unsung community hero organization does in our
midst. The Washington Heights Corner Project is a Harm Reduction project
offering health services, case management and other supports to homeless
people in our community suffering from drug addiction. 2014 was a great
year of growth and service for the Corner Project, and they want a chance
to thank the community for this continued partnership. This event is FREE
and open to the public. 566 W. 181st St., 2nd floor. (Elevator available
for ADA access.) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to
Shoshana Brown, Director of Health & Support Services, at
shoshana at cornerproject.org / 212-923-7600 x113. *Monday, February 2nd,
6pm-8pm.*



*Hudson Heights Slow Zone *DoT will present its plans for the new Slow Zone
extending from W. 181st St. to Ft. Tryon Park, west of Broadway (excluding
Ft. Washington Ave.) at next meeting of Community Board 12’s Traffic &
Transportation Committee. The Slow Zone would be implemented later this
year. All who live or work or otherwise have an interest in the area are
invited to attend and to provide feedback on placement of signage, speed
bumps, etc., and other points of implementation. At the CB12 offices: 530
W. 166th St. (@ St. Nicholas Ave.), 6th fl , *Monday, February 2nd at 7pm.*



*Doe Fund Press Conference *The Doe Fund now provides street cleaning
services, including snow removal, along several corridors in our district.
We celebrate these additional services with a small community gathering,
followed by a reception in Café One (1619 Amsterdam Ave., btw. W. 139th &
W. 140th Streets.)  Free, but RSVP strongly encouraged: call
212-928-6814. *Tuesday,
February 3rd, 9:30am*



*February Housing Clinic: City-Wide Housing Related Campaigns* Learn from
housing advocates about coalition campaigns to address homeless policy
issues, new affordable housing production and housing preservation.
Preserving our rent-regulated housing will be a critically important
campaign in 2015 as the NYS legislation that enact the rents laws must be
renewed by June. Learn how you can join and support these efforts. As
always you can meet with an attorney, free of charge. At Goddard Riverside,
593 Columbus Avenue (between W. 88th & W. 89th Streets). *Wednesday,
February 4th, from 6pm - 8pm.*



*Green/Wellness Workshop *Sponsored by the District 6 Community Education
Council*. *In D6CEC office at PS48: 4360 Broadway, 4th floor (room 421 or
405). *,Thursday, February 5th, 9:30am - 10:30am.*



*2015 is Morris-Jumel Mansion's 250th* *Anniversary!* And to celebrate,
we're teaming up with the Public Theater to present a special benefit
performance of “*Hamilton”*, the raucous, much-anticipated, new musical
written and played by Tony-award-winner and good friend of the Mansion,
Lin-Manuel Miranda. Fusing contemporary hip-hop and classic Broadway style,
“*Hamilton*” charts the origins, rise and dramatic death of one of
America’s greatest minds. The Morris-Jumel is giving history and theater
lovers the chance to not only see the show, but also mingle with fellow
friends of Morris-Jumel at a pre-performance cocktail reception and meet
and talk with Lin-Manuel and the director, Tony-award nominee Thomas Kail,
at an intimate post-show Q&A. To learn more, and to purchase tickets,
please call Morris-Jumel at 212-923-8008, go to
http://morrisjumelmansion.brownpapertickets.com/ or visit the Mansion in
person. Hurry: SPACE IS LIMITED! Proceeds will go to the underwriting of
Morris-Jumel's extensive array of educational and cultural
programming. *Thursday,
February 5th.*



*SCRIE / DRIE Informational Forum *Beginning January 1st eligibility
requirements for Senior Citizen and Disabled Rent Increase Exemptions have
changed to enable more people to participate in SCRIE & DRIE. Learn if you
qualify and how to obtain these benefits! At the Isabella Geriatric Center,
515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th St. Free and open to the public. Materials will
be provided in English, Spanish and Russian. *Thursday, February 5th, 7pm –
8:30pm *(doors open at 6:30pm).



*Zarzuela! Música de Teatro from the Siglo de Oro* Our program will be
comprised of Zarzuela, music from the Spanish theater during the period
known as the Siglo de Oro, or Spanish Golden Age. Program will be
complemented with recitations from period texts drawn from manuscripts in
the Hispanic Society’s collection. The Hispanic Society of America. At the
Hispanic Society of America, Broadway between W. 155th and W. 156th
Streets. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public, but space is
limited. RSVP: friends at hispanicsociety.org or 212-926 2234 x250. *Thursday,
February 5th at 7pm.*

 *Shakespeare Saturdays presents* the return of “The Shakespeare
Sign-Up: Scenes,
Sonnets, Soliloquies & Songs" The Sign-Up (open mic) is where anyone can
sign up to perform something Shakespearean. Actors may use the open mic as
a chance to polish a monologue before an important audition. Literary fans
may want to take turns reading sonnets. There are no auditions for this.
All are welcome to participate- actors and audience members alike. You
simply just show up at The Inwood Library and sign up to perform!  It's 6
minutes stage time each time a performer takes the stage (so you can
perform 2 monologues if you like as long as they don't exceed 6 minutes).
There are only 2 requirements:-1) whatever you bring has to be
Shakespearean; 2nd, no fight choreography (sorry). And if you're not
performing, it's a fun event to just sit in the audience while your
favorite Shakespeare characters come to life! Lela Frechette is the Guest
Emcee. Free and open to the public at The Inwood Library, 4790 Broadway
(between Dyckman & Cummings Streets)- Downstairs Auditorium.
*Saturday,* *February
7th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm**.*



*Third Annual Pied Piper* *DANCE NIGHT *Back by popular demand! A fun
family event in which people of all ages are led in short group dance
routines in different styles ranging from square dance to salsa & hip-hop. At
the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church, 20 Cumming Street (one block
north of Dyckman). General Admission - $10. (Cash or check only at the door
-- No Advanced Ticketing for this Event.) *Saturday February 7th at 6:30pm.*



*Dead of Winter Play Reading Series *with UP Theater. All the quality and
interesting theatre you’ve come to expect from UP. At Bread & Yoga, 5000
Broadway (enter on W. 212th St.). FREE and open to the public, but
donations accepted/encourage, reservations are strongly recommended as the
space fills up fast and you don’t want to be disappointed. Please note that
you must remove your shoes for this venue (it’s a yoga studio), so choose
your socks wisely! Sundays in January & February; all performances at
7:30pm. *Tamarack House **by Michael Dowling, directed by Anya Saffir *A
big, old New England boarding house’s days are numbered, as giant
developments are encroaching. Even though it’s run down and beat up, it
still has hidden potential not unlike its five current residents, who need
to come up with a plan… and quick. *Sunday, February 8th at 7:30pm.*



*Celebrate Black History Month with the First African American Woman in
Space! *Join us for a play based on the amazing life of Dr. Mae Jemison,
chemical engineer, medical researcher, physician, teacher and astronaut.
She also speaks fluent Russian, Japanese, and Swahili and is trained in
dance choreography. Dr. Jemison was the science mission specialist on the
Endeavor in 1992 during STS-47. The 8-day mission was accomplished in 127
orbits of the Earth, and included 44 Japanese and US scientists. Jemison
was a co-investigator on the bone cell research experiment flown on the
mission.  “The first thing I saw from space was Chicago, my hometown,” she
said. “I was working on the middeck where there aren’t many windows, and as
we passed over Chicago, the commander called me up to the flight deck. It
was such a significant moment because since I was a little girl I had
always assumed I would go into space.”  At 58 today, Dr. Jemison is still
making history in the sciences… on Earth. The show is FREE, but please call
or email Pat Vitucci (212-694-3656, patricia.vitucci at parks.ny.gov*) *with
your request for reservations. At Riverbank State Park, 145th St. @
Riverside Drive. *Wednesday, February 11th, 10am – 11:30am. *(If we have
enough of a demand, we’ll run a second performance at 11:30am.)







****HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (8 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.



*Help WordUp in Its Next Phase of Growth & Service to the Community *Two
years ago, you helped bring back Word Up Community Bookshop by helping our
all-volunteer collective raise over $60,000 to find a permanent space. Six
months after exceeding our target, we signed a lease on a new home,
renovated the space, moved everything out of storage, and once again began
distributing books and resumed programming events. We held our grand
reopening at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue on July 26, 2013. *Help us embark on our
next phase: to raise $25,000 in order to increase significantly our
Spanish-language, bilingual, and youth-oriented inventory and programming
support.* With the help of crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the groundswell
around “Giving Tuesday”, and a special opportunity at GivKwik, we hope to
meet our goal. By making more resources even more available for each other,
we can best allow for full participation from everyone in our neighborhood,
where a majority of residents are of Latino and/or Hispanic descent,
including many who speak and read primarily in Spanish, and where there are
more youth under 18 than in any other district in Manhattan. Check out our
Indiegogo campaign (
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/word-up-community-bookshop-para-siempre#home)
to keep Word Up sustainable in Washington Heights. In exchange for your
donation, we have great updated perks, including our first-ever logo
hoodie! Get yours today!



*Manhattan Community Board Applications are now available! *Manhattan’s 12
community boards are local organizations composed of 50 volunteer members
serving staggered two-year terms. Community boards are tasked with being
the independent and representative voices of their communities—the most
grass-roots form of local government. The boards are pivotal in shaping
their communities and work to enhance and preserve the character of the
city’s many unique neighborhoods. Each community board has a budget, a
district manager and staff, and has three distinct responsibilities:
monitoring the delivery of city services such as sanitation and street
maintenance; planning and reviewing land use applications including zoning
changes; and making recommendations for each year’s city budget. You can
apply online (
https://manhattancommunityboards.wufoo.com/forms/manhattan-community-board-application-2015/;
note: application must be completed in a single session) or print out an
application (
http://manhattanbp.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/2015_CB_Application.pdf) and mail
it in. Note: the eligible resident applicant pool recently was extended to
include 16- & 17-year-olds. *Deadline:* *Friday, January 30th at 5pm*.



*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. *Applications will be accepted
beginning Wednesday, February 11th; deadline is Wednesday, March 11th. *



*Volunteers needed for upcoming United Palace of Cultural Arts events *Here
are the next few events we have planned (more to come). These are all free
admission so we won't need ticket sellers or takers, but there are
certainly other tasks that we always need extra sets of hands to complete.
All events at the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Please
contact Mike Fitelson (212-568-1157 / MikeF at unitedpalace.org) if you are
available to pitch in.

·         *New York Philharmonic and Harmony Program Master Class, *Saturday,
January 31st at 2:30pm

·         *Sweet Smell of Success w/Lou Lumenick, *Sunday, February 8th,
4pm doors; 5pm introduction with Lou Lumenick and his special guest James
Wolcott of Vanity Fair; 5:30pm movie

·         *New York Youth Symphony Concert, *Sunday, February 22nd at 5pm

·         *Rear Window *Sunday, February 22nd, 4pm doors; 5pm introduction
with Lou Lumenick; 5:30pm movie.



*Help Give New Yorkers Vital Info on Tax Credits* Hundreds of thousands of
New Yorkers are missing out on anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 in tax
credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit. About
25% of eligible working families fail to claim their money – money families
need to help pay for daily necessities – because many people don’t know
about these programs. Our fellow New Yorkers need information on how to get
these credits and how to get FREE tax preparation and financial counseling
to make the most of their refund – and YOU can help make it happen. The NYC
Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting the first-ever phone-a-thon to
let our friends and neighbors know about refundable tax credits. Your two
hours will help a family make ends meet. Locations in every borough. Visit
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/contact/TaxCreditCampaignVolunteerRegistration.shtml
for details and to volunteer!* Saturday, January 31st, 11am - 1pm; 1pm -
3pm; 3pm - 5pm. *



*NY Blood Center Blood Drive @ The Armory,* For more information please
contact Glennis Aquino, Community Liaison: gaquino at armorytrack.com or
212-923-1803 x7010. The Armory is located at 216 Fort Washington Ave., at
W. 168th St. *Sunday, January 18th, 11am – 5pm.*



*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 any information on his
whereabouts, please call 917-686-0087 or 201-406-6990. See attached photo.







****CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS*** (7 items)*

*Free English Classes: Read / Write / Learn English! *Choose a class from
over 30 locations throughout the City, including the Inwood, Ft.
Washington, Washington Heights, Harlem, St. Agnes & Riverside branches. New
students *MUST* come to an Information Session first, and return for
testing. Information Last remaining sessions are at the Bronx Library
Center (310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. @ Briggs Ave.) on 1/20/15 at noon or 6pm;
and at locations in lower Manhattan and on Staten Island as well. Visit
www.nypl.org/english for more information and to register.



*Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research (Free Course) *As
part of the mission of the Columbia University Irving Institute for
Clinical and Translational Research to foster community engaged research
between academic and community stakeholders, the Community Engagement Core
Resource (CECR) offers an introductory course on Community Based
Participatory Research (CBPR). The course is open to Columbia University
faculty and high level administrators of community and faith-based
organizations in northern Manhattan. Participants will gain an appreciation
of all the components involved in CBPR and sound health research through
co-learning and practicing various parts of the research process in
community-academic partner pairs. These partnership pairs will develop a
research proposal with a CBPR approach for funding consideration by the
Irving Institute. Topics covered include: definitions of community, issues
of power and control, engagement and participation, the appropriate use of
qualitative and quantitative methods, and research design. The course is
free to all admitted participants. Applicants must: hold the title of
Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, or other high level
administrator at an organization serving northern Manhattan (Harlem,
Washington Heights, Inwood); commit to attend all 10 class sessions and
stay for the entire duration of the class session; and commit to submitting
a proposal for pilot funding with an academic partner. Classes will be held
at Columbia Community Partnership for Health, 390 Ft. Washington Ave.
, on *Tuesday
afternoons from 4pm – 6:30pm (March 3, 10, 24, 31; April 7, 21; May 5, 19;
June 2, 16).* For more information or to request an application contact
Alejandra N. Aguirre: ana2104 at columbia.edu / 646-697-2272.



*The Kindergarten Admission Process has Begun!* For children born in 2010,
the application period opens on January 7th and closes on February 13th.
Placement offers will be distributed in early April and pre-registration at
schools starts in April. Like last year, families can apply online by
visiting www.nyc.gov/schools/kindergarten, over-the-phone by calling
718-935-2400 Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm, or in person at one of
the Family Welcome Centers:
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/WelcomeCenters/default.htm.
This year the kindergarten application is translated into nine languages
on-line, and the Family Welcome Centers will have translated paper copies
of the applications as well. For more information, visit the above
Kindergarten Admissions website or email ES_Enrollment at schools.nyc.gov.



*CLOTH Heiskell Technology Center *This center offers free technology
training for adults including basic computer classes, after school
programming, and even ESL. They’re open Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. and
are located at 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th Street. Visit their website (
http://www.cloth159.org/education.htm) to learn more.



*Free English Classes *through the Community League of the Heights (CLoTH).
Develop basic reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation
skills. Learn how to write complete sentences, and to understand and engage
in conversation. At the CLoTH Technology Center, 2113B Amsterdam Ave. FREE,
but you must pre-register. Orientation session Thursday, January 15th at
6:30. For more information, call 212-543-1502. *Tuesdays & Thursdays,
6:30pm – 9pm, beginning January 20th.*



*Hunter College COPE and SPELL, Saturday English Language Classes*: SPELL
classes are free and  only for parents of children (with or without
disabilities) in high school or of younger children living in New York
City. Please follow the link if you would like to learn more about this
opportunity. For more information, visit
http://hunteresl.pbworks.com/w/page/50423969/FrontPage. *Registration*
*deadline
is January 31st.*



*The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries *Workshops for Visitors
with Developmental and Learning Disabilities and Those on the Autism
Spectrum. Discoveries workshops take place one Sunday a month and last for
90 minutes. Each one focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour
followed by a related art activity in the studio. The program is free, but
reservations are necessary. Receive a schedule and/or make a reservation at
212-650-2010 or access at metmuseum.org







****VOCATIONAL TRAINING & JOB POSTINGS*** (6 items)*

*Per Diem Educator *The Morris-Jumel Mansion is seeking a vibrant and
engaging per diem educator to lead school and adult tours, assist with
weekend workshops, and help facilitate public programs at the Mansion. A
commitment of two tours, or three hours, a week is required and
availability needs to be flexible but preferably mornings, Monday through
Friday. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching in a non-traditional
environment and have a passion for history. The Morris-Jumel Mansion will
provide each per diem educator with a stipend of $10 per hour. If
interested in this position, please email the Director of Education and
Public Programs, Danielle Hodes at educationmjm at gmail.com or call her at
212-23-8008 for a more detailed position description.


Temporary Snow Removal Jobs with the Department of Sanitation You can
register with the City as a temporary snow laborer during major snow events
at any Sanitation Garage from Monday-Saturday, 7am – 3pm, except on City
holidays. In order to register, you must be at least 18 years of age,
eligible to work in the United States, and able to perform heavy physical
labor. Pay is $12/hour and increases to $18/hour after working 40 hours a
week. Payment is made by check and normally takes about 4 to 6 weeks, but
can take up to 12 weeks. Visit
http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/3480/snow-removal-employment for
more info.   Jobs at the Doe Fund There are several open positions at The
Doe Fund, including bilingual case coordinators based in Manhattan. Visit
http://www.doe.org/careers.cfm#results for more info. The Doe Fund is a
great organization that works to break the cycles of homelessness,
addiction, and criminal recidivism by bringing people back into the
workforce and put them on jobs that benefit the community such as street
cleaning along busy corridors.


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.



*Visit the Columbia Employment Information Center! *Columbia University is
the 7th-largest employer in the city and is always hiring for multiple
positions. They are especially looking for new employees from Morningside
Heights and West Harlem. You can apply and receive free help on your
application at their Employment Information Center. Stop by at 3180
Broadway during regular business hours or visit their website (
http://hr.columbia.edu/jobs/ceic) to learn more.



*Summer Temp Positions at the Zoo & Aquarium *Each year, the Wildlife
Conservation Society hires hundreds of temporary employees to fulfill
crucial roles in providing our guests at the New York City Zoos and
Aquarium with high-quality and meaningful experiences. These employment
opportunities are open March through October. WCS offers a supportive work
environment that values respect, accountability & transparency, innovation,
diversity & inclusion, collaboration & integrity. To be considered for
employment, interested candidates must complete an online application at
www.wcs.org/careers. Applications for season 2015 will become available
mid-January.







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (9 items)*

*Citizens Committee for NYC’s Neighborhood Grants *award micro-grants of up
to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school
improvement projects throughout the city. They prioritize groups based in
low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have
enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their
communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants
to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling
drives. Info: Arif Ullah at aullah at citizensnyc.org or Wilfredo Florentino
at wflorentino at citizensnyc.org, or call 212-822-9580/9568. *Deadline:
January 27th, 2015.*



*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/
.



*2015 Uptown ArtStroll Poster Contest *The central theme is “How do we get
uptown?” Take the ___ uptown. (i.e. train, bus, etc.). The image should
include elements of uptown’s diverse arts and cultural scene and must
include “Uptown Arts Stroll” in the design. Artist must be a Washington
Heights-Inwood or West Harlem resident (West 135th – W. 220th Street);
artist may submit only one image for consideration. A panel of
distinguished judges, drawn from the local arts community, will select the
finalists. Consideration will be given to eye-catching original and
unpublished images that reflect the elements identified above. Selected
finalists agree to bring a hard copy of the image (do not include artist’s
name), on foam or paperboard, 24” x 18”, to exhibit at the NoMAA Artists’
Salon on Monday, March 16th at 809 Restaurant, 112 Dyckman Street, where
the winning image will be selected by community vote. Grand Prize winner
will receive a $500 honorarium and exclusive graphic representation
throughout the 2015 Uptown Arts Stroll For details on submission
requirements please email nomaaprog at nomaanyc.org or visit
nomaanyc.org. *Deadline:
Tuesday, February 17th at 5pm.*



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *We wish you all a wonderful holiday
season and a most joyous 2015! (Maybe make "Writing for Above the Bridge" a
New Year's resolution?) We are taking off January, but will be back in
February with one of our favorite themes, "Love/Sex/Passion."  It's always
a fun one, and we promise it will warm up your winter just a little bit!
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, February 2nd; submissions are due on Sunday, January
25th.*



*Third Annual “Big Apple” Awards to Recognize Teacher Excellence *The “Big
Apple Awards”, overseen by the Department of Education in partnership with
the Fund for Public Schools celebrate educators across the City and honor
teachers who inspire students, model great teaching, and enrich their
school communities. Students, families, educators, and community members
can nominate a standout teacher in their life by visiting
http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/BigAppleAwards/default.htm. Nominees must be
current, full-time public school teachers who have demonstrated exceptional
success in impacting student learning, in their instructional practices,
and in their professional contributions to their school community.
Following the open nomination period, a select group of up to 500 nominees
will be invited to complete a comprehensive application for the “Big Apple
Awards”. The DOE will interview up to 100 semi-finalists, and visit the
classrooms of 40 finalists. The rigorous process will culminate with a
celebration in June honoring up to 12 outstanding educators as recipients
of the “Big Apple Awards”. The recipients will spend the 2015 – 16 school
year representing teachers citywide as teacher leaders and members of the
Chancellor’s Advisory Group, while continuing to educate and inspire
students in the classroom. For more information, visit the “Big Apple
Awards” website above, speak to your parent coordinator, or email
teacherexcellence at schools.nyc.gov. Teachers may also call HR Connect with
additional questions. *An open, citywide call for nominations continues
through January 19th.*



*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.



*Ready To Lead? *Calling all non-profit, faith, government and community
professionals serving Northern Manhattan! The Northern Manhattan Fellowship
is seeking dynamic, passionate mid-senior level leaders for the 2015 class.
NMF meets twice a month and is designed to enhance development,
fundraising, leadership, coalition building and overall non for profit
management skills! Over the course of 9 months, fellows create partnerships
and networks that will shape the future of community work in Northern
Manhattan. To download the application, please visit:
http://www.thecenteratjcrcny.org/northernmanhattan. For more information,
contact Debbie Kruger: 212-983-4800 x122 /
northernmanhattanfellowship at gmail.com. *Application deadline is Friday,
February 13*



*FY 2016 Expense Funding *The *Office of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez*
announces that applications FY’16 are now available for groups to begin
filling out. Please note upcoming deadlines!

·         *FY 2016 **Expense* funding is allocated to eligible
not-for-profit organizations to fund the programmatic and or operational
expenses of carrying out their scope of service. Please follow this link to
retrieve the application and instructions:
http://council.nyc.gov/html/budget/application.shtml
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*Deadline: Friday, February 20th*

·         *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 if 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.

·         *Expense Application: *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13_TsQqSQjSecYEw0MWkRCoYH2nOyglxZUspWcxYMlU0/viewform
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*Deadline: Friday, February 20th at 5pm.*

·         *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.)*

·         *Department of Cultural Affairs/ Community Development Fund*:
Cultural organizations who want to be considered for funding through CASA
or any Cultural Initiatives through Department of Cultural Affairs
*must *submit
an application to the Cultural Development Fund in order to be able to
receive Council funds through DCLA as a contracting agency. Please follow
this link to retrieve the application and instructions:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/funding/cdf.shtml
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*Deadline: Monday, February 9th.*



If you have additional questions or concerns please reach out to Carmen De
la Rosa, Chief of Staff to Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, at 212-788-7053
or cdelarosa at council.nyc.gov
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****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (7 items)*

*Do you or your family need health insurance? *In-person assistance in
English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified
plans. At the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), 178 Bennett
Ave. 3rd floor.
For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. *Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm.*



*YOGA at "Manhattan's Oldest House." *Morris-Jumel Mansion, celebrating its
250th Anniversary this year, is turning history on its head with Awesome
Asana Yoga. Take yourself on an urban retreat -- join Chelsea Best,
founder/instructor, and local yogis twice a week in the Mansion's
beautiful, sunlit Drawing Room for a 60-minute flow. Awesome offers yogis
from all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice together:
Vinyasa Flow (Thursdays, open level @1pm) is a dynamic class designed to
awaken the spirit by deepening the physical practice; Hatha/Gentle Flow
(Sundays @1pm) is a slower flow with emphasis on placement, breath, and
mindfulness. Classes are free with museum admission of only $5, and no
advanced registration is required. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, between W.
160th & W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. For more
information call 212-923-8008 or visit www.morrisjumel.org. Never miss an
Awesome update! Subscribe at www.awesomeasanayoga.com.* Thursdays & Sundays
@ 1pm.*



*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. *



*Urgent Care Facility Open in Inwood *Dr.Judah Fierstein, the Director of
the new Urgent Care at 5030 Broadway would like to introduce a new option
for urgent care in the neighborhood. They are open Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm and
Sat / Sun, 9-5pm. (Holidays: 9am-3pm.) The phone number is 212-604-6550, or
visit www.mountsinaifpa.org/inwood. They will treat non-life threatening
illnesses and injuries. No appointment needed. They take many insurances
and have a flat fee of $150 if your insurance is not accepted.



*Let the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Help You Keep Your New Year’s
Resolutions!*

Did you make a New Year’s resolution yet? Here’s how you can start out on
the right foot to achieving your goals for 2015. I resolve to...

·         *Get in shape: *Now that all the holiday feasting is over, what
better time to refocus on getting back in shape than at the start of a new
year. Save on pricey gym fees by joining our citywide fitness facilities,
some with indoor pools, for as low as $25/year. We have more than 30
centers across the five boroughs with fitness classes and sports
programming for all ages and levels of ability. Learn more about Rec Center
Memberships:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership. Or check
out our list of free fitness classes across New York City with Shape Up NYC
(http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc) or find the
best places to run (
http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/running) or go biking (
http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bikeways) around the city.

·         *Eat healthy: *buy fresh, locally grown food at a Greenmarket.
Visit GrowNYC (http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/search) to find a list of
markets in parks near you.

·         *Volunteer! *There are hundreds of community-based organizations
across the city caring for parks in their neighborhoods on a regular basis.
To find out if there is an active group or to learn how to start a new
group, visit City Parks Foundation’s Partnerships for Parks page:
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/partnerships-for-parks/.

·         *Learn something new! *You can also learn something new at one of
the many rec centers, adopt a tree, volunteer, and so much more!

Visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/new-years-resolutions
for more information.







****TRAFFIC & TRANSIT*** (3 items)*

*Work on the High Bridge: *Includes repairs to the steel span; installation
of safety fence, posts and cable; replace rivets and repair steel in lower
deck; stone cleaning and pointing operations; coping stone cleaning and
crack repairs; electrical conduit installation; viewing platform
installation. There will also be installation of the scaffolding and
containment system on Pier #2 and Spans #3, 4, 5 & 6. For more information,
call Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *Week
of January 12th – 16th, 7am – 3:30pm.*



*W. 215th Step Street Construction:* This week’s work includes pre-cast
installation. In observance of New Year’s Day, there will be no work on
January 1st. For more information, call Tanya Pazmino at 646-649-2915 or
email 215ssccl at gmail.com. *Week of January 19th – 23rd, 7am – 5pm weekdays.*



*W. 187th St. / Chittenden Ave. Street Closure *Please be advised that the
following roadway closures will be in effect due to a crane operation at
825 W. 187th St.: W. 187th Street between Chittenden Avenue and Cabrini
Blvd.; Chittenden Avenue. These closings have been approved by the NYC
Department of Transportation. Call Galasso Trucking & Rigging, Inc. at
718-456-1800 with any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause. *Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th, from 8am to 5pm.*







****PROTECT THE PALISADES UPDATE*** (4 items)*

Monday, January 12th, was the 50th anniversary of the designation of the
Palisades as a National Historic Landmark. In 1965, the National Parks
Service said it "represents an unusual effort by two states, New Jersey and
New York, to preserve the scenic beauty of the cliffs on the lower western
side of the Hudson River." You can also visit the website of the National
Trust for Historic Preservation (
http://www.savingplaces.org/treasures/palisades#.VLSMCFoQ7zL), which
includes an overview of the campaign and room to leave your own comments.
Happy Anniversary!



Take a look at the Protect the Palisades  website (
www.protectthepalisades.org), where we've added more recent articles in the
press section and a more complete timeline. Thanks to all who worked on the
timeline.



The Palisades Parks Conservancy just announced that “The Perils to the
Palisades”, a video it produced about the Palisades and the battles to
preserve them (http://vimeo.com/97688891), has been selected as an official
selection in this year's Garden State Film Festival. If you haven't watched
it, it's worth it. Here's the Conservancy’s announcement: *Perils to the
Palisades **Named an Official Selection **The Perils to the Palisades**, a
short film produced by the Palisades Parks Conservancy and Media Ranch
Productions, premiered at the PPC Annual Benefit Gala in June of 2014. The
film outlines the history of the Palisades in New Jersey, the battle to
protect them at the beginning of the twentieth century, and the case to
keep them green in the face of development pressures. The short film has
been chosen as an official selection at the 2015 Garden State Film
Festival! March 19th - 22nd, 2015*



*The Palisades Meetup-Cleanup* meets on the first Sunday of every month at
Ross Dock, where they assemble to clean up the trash on the trails and
picnic grounds. This is a joint effort between the Palisades Interstate
Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, visit
www.njpalisades.org. *Sunday, February 8th, 10am – 1pm.*







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

*Mandatory Electronics Recycling *Effective January 1st, certain electronic
equipment (such as computers, televisions, phones) will be banned from
disposal, and there will be no more curbside recycling. Recycling
electronics keeps potentially harmful materials out of the waste stream and
the environment. There are many free places to drop off your old
electronics for recycling, and if you live in a building with more than 10
units, you may be eligible for a free recycling container in your basement.
Learn more here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFhFk_sbKZA&feature=youtu.be.



*Changes to the Senior Citizen & Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE /
DRIE) *We recently changed the law to raise the SCRIE/DRIE household income
cap to $50,000. For assistance qualifying for SCRIE/DRIE or to RSVP to
attend an upcoming forum, call Sen. Espaillat’s office: 212-544-0173. You
qualify for SCRIE or DRIE if you:

·         Are at least 62 years old or receive SSI, SSDI, a VA disability
pension or compensation, or disability related Medicaid if you’ve received
SSI or SSDI in the past

·         Have a total annual household income of $50,000 or less

·         Pay more than one-third of the household’s total monthly income
for rent

·         Live in a rent-controlled, rent-stabilized or Mitchell-Lama
apartment, a Redevelopment Company development, HDFC or federally-assisted
co-op

·         Do not live in NYCHA, Section 8 or similar housing



·         What you should bring in order to apply:

·         Proof of your date of birth (driver’s license, birth certificate,
passport, government ID, etc.)

·         Proof of income for yourself and all household members for 2013,
including any W-2 forms, 1099 forms, pension or SSI/SSDI statements, etc.

·         Your prior and current lease, signed by both you and your
landlord. If you are a rent-controlled tenant without a lease, bring a
Notice of Maximum Collectible Rent, and Certification of Fuel Cost
Adjustment for 2013

·         Any notices of Major Capital Improvement charges you received in
the past 2 years

·         A tax statement, if you filed taxes for 2013



*Lincoln Center’s Passport to the Arts* program invites children with
disabilities and their families to attend performances at Lincoln Center.
The performances are designed for family audiences and are inclusive
programs.  The Passport Program offers tickets at no cost, supports
families by sending visual schedules, music samples and activities ahead of
time and facilitates seating requests and accommodations. This spring, our
programs will include the *N*ew York City Ballet’s Family Saturday
performance, the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert, the
Chamber Music Society’s Meet the Music program, and Jazz at Lincoln
Center’s Jazz for Young People. If you are interested in participating this
spring, please Miranda Appelbaum at access at lincolncenter.org for an
application. Ticket requests are filled on a first-come, first-served
basis.



*Looking For Something To Do? Apply For GLU! *GLU is a service -learning
program for youth in the NYC area. GLU's goal is to empower youth in the
community to be compassionate, confident and involved in the community .
Service sites are in Washington Heights and Inwood. To apply for GLU please
visit www.centroaltagracia.org
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*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.)



*January at The Armory *For more information on any of our programs please
contact Glennis Aquino, Community Liaison: gaquino at armorytrack.com or
212-923-1803 x7010. The Armory is located at 216 Fort Washington Ave., at
W. 168th St.



*1)      **CityTrack for Kids (Grades 3-8)*

·         Track & field activities for school groups / Mon & Wed from
3:30pm – 5pm

·         For more info visit CityTrack.org



*2)      **PAL/Armory Middle School Academic Program *

·         Grades 6 & 7

·         High school preparation

·         Math and English instruction

·         Character building exercises

·         For more info email Alberto Aquino: alberto at armorytrack.com



*3)      **5 Borough High School Track & Field Meets*

·         We encourage all schools to join our outstanding track and field
program

·         Over 100 indoor meets from December – March

·         See our full schedule at ArmoryTrack.com



*4)      **Adult & Senior Track & Field Training*

·         Indoor track & field training

·         Mon – Thurs from 10am – 3pm and Thurs from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

·         Open to public Dec – April 17

·         For more info visit armorytrack.com



*5)      **SUNY ATTAIN Lab*

·         Offers over 32 occupational, academic and self-development
courses

·         GED prep, computer certifications, ESL, job search preparation

·         For more info contact Joseph Conteras:  (212) 923-1803 x7038 or
jconteras at armorytrack.com







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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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