[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <1/29/15 edition; 89 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Thursday, January 29th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Please note a number of events rescheduled to next week from earlier this
week on account of the snow, including tonight’s CB12M General Meeting, and
Monday’s community conversation on policing, and Real Rent Reform Meeting.
DoT will be sharing their recommendations on a proposed Slow Zone at CB12’s
Transportation Committee on Monday. Please note that the Senator’s SCRIE /
DRIE Informational Workshop scheduled for next Thursday, Feb. 5th, has been
postponed; stay tuned for reschedule info. There also are several events at
the Morris-Jumel Mansion which have been cancelled or postponed due to
their boiler repairs.*



*Community Board applications are due TOMORROW! **(See “How You Can Help”
section for details.)*



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





*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tonight & tomorrow (6 items)*

·         *This weekend (9 items)*

·         *Next week (17 items)*

·         *Next weekend (6 items)*

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

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

·         *Classes, workshops & other educational opportunities (5 items)*

·         *Vocational training & job postings (8 items)*

·         *Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Contests, Awards & Exhibitions (8
items)*

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

·         *General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (9 items)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*







****TONIGHT & TOMORROW*** (6 items)*

*Community Planning Workshop: Citi Bike is Expanding! *Help plan the system
along with our co-sponsors: a broad coalition of elected officials from
City Council, BP, and state legislature, including Sen. Espaillat, CB7 and
several UWS BIDs. At Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 150 W. 83rd St., (btw.
Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues), room 406. For more information, please
contact Josh Orzeck:  jorzeck at dot.nyc.gov / 212.839.6218, or visit
www.citibikenyc.com. *Thursday, January 29th; two sessions at 6pm & 7pm.*



*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*



*Community Board 12 General Meeting *At Isabella Geriatric Center, 515
Audubon Ave., @ W. 190th St. *Thursday, January 29th at 7pm. *(Postponed
from Tuesday, Jan. 27th.)



*GWB Bus Station Construction Alert: *This just in from the folks at
PANYNJ’s Government & Community Relations: The developer will be working
tonight on the George Washington Bridge Bus Station between the hours of
1am and 5am. The work will involve drilling of the canopy roof to install
fire sprinkler pipe. All activities will be done within the contours of the
Noise Control Plan which was accepted by NYC DEP.



*Playing At War *David Malinsky's one-man monologue at the Morris-Jumel
Mansion on Friday & Saturday night is *CANCELLED* due to the recent failure
of the Mansion’s boiler! Watch this space for rescheduling info.



*KidCinemaFest Film Festival Free Monthly Film Series! **BEN X *(Dir. Nic
Balthazar, Belgium, Fiction/Drama, in Dutch with English Subtitles, 93
min.) Ben is different. His life is a universe all to itself, where he
avidly plays his favorite on-line computer game in an attempt to train for
and block out the reality of his daily experiences.  Ben has Asperger's
Syndrome, a mild form of autism that prevents normal communication and
makes him ideal fodder for all the school bullies.  As the bullies'
relentless attacks push him over the edge and out of control, his on-line
dream girl, Scarlite, appears to him and helps him devise a perfect plan to
confront the bullies and make them pay for their torment. Director Nic
Balthazar's dazzling debut blends fantasy and harsh social realism, based
on a true story, to bring us an utterly original and important film. *The
novel was inspired by the true story of a boy with autism who committed
suicide because of bullying.* At the Alianza Dominicana Triangle Building,
530 W. 166th St. @ Audubon Ave. *Friday, January 30th at 4pm & 6pm.
*(Recommended
for ages 15 and over)







****THIS WEEKEND*** (9 items)*

*Upcoming Track Meets at the Armory *We have a continuous seven day a week
schedule until March 15th, but the Armory Track Invitational is a terrific
opportunity 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. *Saturday, January 31st*.



*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. *



*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.*



*"Crackalackin” Season of Classical Music at the Palace* It's an all-day
master class provided by musicians from the New York Philharmonic to
students in the Harmony Program, including about 30 from Washington
Heights. The students and professional musicians will perform a short
(20-30-minute) concert that is FREE to the public. Co-sponsored by ConEd.
At the United Palace of Cultural Arts, 4140 Broadway @ W. 175th St. For
more information, call 212-568-1157 or email mikef at unitedpalace.org. *Saturday,
January 31st, 2:30pm – 3pm. *(Please be prompt!)



*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.*



*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. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Jumel
Terrace btw. W. 160th & W. 162nd Streets. Tickets are $10 per person;
advanced registration required. Call 212-923-8008.* Saturday, January 31st,
from 6pm–7pm**.*



*Cornerstone Chorale Café Concert *The Chorale presents a cabaret-style
evening of entertainment to raise funds for our concert projects. The
Parish Hall of Holyrood Church will become a showcase for the extraordinary
talents of some of our singers, ranging from classical arias to jazz and
Broadway show tunes. Come enjoy light refreshments while you listen to some
wonderful performances! Holyrood Church Parish Hall, W. 179th St. & Ft.
Washington Ave. (enter on W. 179th St.) Tickets are $15 (cash bar). *Saturday,
January 31st at 7pm.*



*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.*



*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*** (17 items)*

*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.*



*Improving Community-Police Relations: a Northern Manhattan Forum
*Representatives
from youth, civic, faith-based, non-profit, business and law enforcement
sectors will join together to engage in a structured, small-group
discussion on how to improve police-community relations. Participants will
be able to voice their concerns, hoped and recommendations in facilitated
small groups. Sponsored by Borough President Gale Brewer; co-hosted with
Attorney Norman Siegel; cosponsored by Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10 &
12. Apace is limited! You *must* RSVP on-line:
www.mbpdialogue.eventbrite.com. At the Alianza Dominicana Triangle
Building, 530 W. 166th St. @ Audubon Ave., 2nd floor. *Monday, February
2nd, 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, February 2nd at 7pm.*



*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.*



*Above the Bridge* Come join us to hear neighborhood folk reading their
wonderful work on the theme of "Love/Sex/Passion". Featuring the writings
of: Katherine Arnoldi; James Bosley; David Breitkopf; Patricia Brody; KC
Byrnes; Elise Cagan; Risa Ehrlich; Kate Hogan; Sheila Kehoe; Alison Loeb. We
promise it will warm up your winter just a little bit! $5 cover. At Le
Cheile, 839 W. 181st St. at Cabrini Blvd. *Monday, February 2nd** at 8pm.*



*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*



*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*



*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.*



*Goddard Riverside's Big Read Book Discussion *of *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/. At Rutgers Presbyterian
Church, 236 W. 73rd St., and many more. (See
http://neabigread.org/communities/?community_id=2197 for a complete
schedule.) *Wednesdays, February 4th & 11th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.*



*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.*



*SCRIE/DRIE Workshop **originally scheduled for Feb. 5th is *postponed*;
watch this space for details. *



*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.*



*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.*

*Understanding and Approaching End of Life Issues. Do’s and Don’ts *You are
cordially invited to attend a bio-ethics seminar for medical & other
professionals, presented by S.E.R. Fernando Chomalí Garib. At the STAR
Senior Center, 650 W. 187th St., btw. Wadsworth Ave. and Broadway. Free and
open to the public, but do RSVP to 646-379-0353 or email Ambiorix Rodríguez
(ambbis at yahoo.com) or Lidia Virgil (nun27 at aol.com). *Thursday, February 5*th,
*at 7pm.*



*La Lucha: Quisqueya & Haiti, One Island *An exhibition by Yelaine
Rodriguez in collaboration with Haiti Cultural Exchange (
www.haiticulturalx.org). At the Rio Penthouse Gallery I, 10 Fort Washington
Ave., btw. W. 159th & W. 160th Streets. Exhibit runs February 6th – 27th.
Free! Artists’ Talk, Saturday, February 21st. *Opening reception: Friday,
February 6th, 6pm-9pm.*







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

*Become an American Citizen in 2015!! *At the Northern Manhattan Coalition
for Immigrant Rights, 665 W. 182nd St., ground floor. In Collaboration with
the Hispanic Federation and the New York State Office of New Americans. For
more information and to schedule your appointment, call 866-HF AYUDA
(866-432-9832). FREE! *Saturday, February 7th, 10am - 3pm. *(Doors close at
2pm.)



*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**.*



*Jazz Foundation Presents Ed Cherry, Wayne Escoffery & Guests *The Jazz
Foundation of America (JFA) is a nonprofit committed to providing jazz and
blues musicians with financial, medical, housing, and legal assistance as
well as performance opportunities. Word Up has partnered with the JFA
several times beginning with the first anniversary party in 2012. This
event will feature all-stars from the JFA's new Gig Fund performance
initiative, including guitarist Ed Cherry and saxophonist Wayne Escoffery.
At WordUp Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. Info:
347-688-4456. *Saturday, February 7th, 4pm – 7pm.*



*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.*



*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.*



*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.*







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

*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.)



*Goddard Riverside's Big Read Book Discussion *of *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/. At Rutgers Presbyterian
Church, 236 W. 73rd St., and many more. (See
http://neabigread.org/communities/?community_id=2197 for a complete
schedule.) *Wednesday, February 11th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.*



*Sunday Concerts at The Lounge* HVG Performing Arts Group cordially invites
you to: Kevin Hays, internationally recognized as one of the premier jazz
pianists of his generation, returns to HVG, this time as a soloist. Kevin
has released over a dozen recordings as leader, has appeared on many
‘best-of’ lists and is featured on Grammy-nominated and winning recordings.
He has performed at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall and throughout the US and
Europe.  "There are plenty of talented pianists…but few have Hays’s melodic
charms and sense of style”.  (*The New Yorker*) At the Lounge at Hudson
View Gardens: 128 Pinehurst Avenue at West 183rd Street. $12 donation
includes post-concert reception with the artists. For more information,
call 212-923-7800 ext. 1511




. *Sunday, February 15th at 5pm*



*Free Estate Planning *Receive a one-to-one consultation with an attorney
on any aspect of estate planning (wills, health proxy, power of attorney,
etc.). Appointment required. Call 212-928-6814 or email
district7 at council.nyc.gov to RSVP. At Councilmember Mark Levine District
Office, 500 W. 141st St. *Tuesday, February 17th, 9am – 4pm.*



*Artists’ Talk: La Lucha / Quisqueya & Haiti, One Island *An exhibition by
Yelaine Rodriguez in collaboration with Haiti Cultural Exchange (
www.haiticulturalx.org). At the Rio Penthouse Gallery I, 10 Fort Washington
Ave., btw. W. 159th & W. 160th Streets. Exhibit runs through February 27th.
Free! *Saturday, February 21st.*



*Fifth Concert Series: A Celebration of Dominican Classical Composers and
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.
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.*



*Save-the-Date: Riverstone 30th Anniversary Gala *Honoring Molly Michels,
Steve Simon & Julio Batista. At the Wintergarden, Morgan Stanley Children's
Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, Broadway @ W. 165th St. *Thursday, April
30th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm.*







****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.



*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. *



*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.



*Word Up Para Siempre *Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our
Indiegogo campaign! We are on firmer footing every day, thanks to you. This
past Sunday, we learned that Indiegogo will extend our campaign ‘til January
30th! This extension gives us more time to reach our stretch goal of
$40,000—read more about our plans on our campaign page:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/word-up-community-bookshop-para-siempre
<http://wordpress.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=442d6bb467a85cba8a0f8df9f&id=5e127d0232&e=c26004fe51>.
Soon after we received this great news, an anonymous donor issued a
challenge, pledging to match every dollar that comes in beyond $23,000!
That's right: *every donation contributed by Friday will be doubled! *Now
that we have this special opportunity to go further, we would love your
help in spreading the word about the campaign. If you believe in what we
are doing, please share our activities with others, so we can continue:
www.wordup.nyc. *¡Word Up para siempre! **Through Friday, January 30th.*



*What happens between Pop Ups? Where can you bring your broken stuff?* Please
take this quick survey (https://sandra30.typeform.com/to/IFt5pF) to help us
help you more often. Thank you! We'll let you know our next Pop Up dates
and locations when we have them. With all the best, from everyone at Pop Up
Repair







****CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS*** (5 items)*

*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.



*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*** (8 items)*
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.



*Director of Development Literacy Partners *Literacy Partners works to break
the cycle of poverty for New York City families by empowering parents thr
ough education. We partner with Head Start, Pre-­‐K and other programs to en
roll parents of young children into our free classes. We help parents impr
ove their literacy skills and empower them with knowledge and coaching to
promote their children's cognitive development.  Literacy Partners is looki
ng for a dynamic individual to expand our base of financial support, grow ou
r network of influential allies, and bring increased visibility to our missi
on and the results of our work. The Director of Development will have the
ability to drive the growth of a $2.7 million budget. The right candidate
will have all that, as well as a passion that makes this much more than a
job. The position is based in our midtown office. The position reports to
the Executive Director and will work with the Board of Directors and external
event planners to produce an annual gala and several smaller events, as
well as implement a major gifts campaign and increase financial contributi
ons from corporate sponsors, government and foundations. The ideal
candidate will have a solid track record of results in nonprofit fundraising;
experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus. We are interviewing in late January
and early February to fill the position as soon as possible. Send résumé and
cover letter with salary requirements to: *job at literacypartners.org.*







****LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS*** (8
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/
.



*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.*



*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 13th.*



*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 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.

·         *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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*Call for Women Artists! *The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA)
invites artists to submit their work for *Women in the Heights: The Human
Essence,* an exhibition featuring works by women artists of Northern
Manhattan. No fee! Exhibition dates: March 10 - April 14, 2015, at the
NoMAA Gallery. Eligibility: women artists residing in the Manhattan
communities of El Barrio, Harlem, Inwood & Washington Heights. Guidelines
and information available at
http://www.nomaanyc.org/2015/01/call-for-women-artists-women-in-the-heights-the-human-essence/.
*Submission deadline: Friday, February 6th at 5pm.*



*Call for Art (Ongoing): Tribute to the Disappeared*: an art project in
homage to victims of violence and injustice around the globe. We have
images from over 200 international artists and we invite everyone to
participate in this important project by sending images on the theme,
"Tribute to the Disappeared," and related themes, such as solidarity,
peace/war, human rights, loss and hope, etc. New and existing images
welcome, literary works up to 200 words. Preferred Image format: 8x8"
300dpi, jpg (max file size 2MB). Artists will allow the use of their images
in the context of the project, but keep the copyright and original art.
Please email images to: tributenow at gmail.com. (Please include artwork
information, such as artist's name, title, date, media and size. Feel free
to send a one-paragraph bio and a link to your website.) For more
info: https://www.facebook.com/tributetothedisappeared
/ <https://www.facebook.com/tributetothedisappeared%20/>
https://www.facebook.com/events/775870205813395/?ref=22. *Deadline:
Ongoing.*







****HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (6 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" IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:*
Morris-Jumel Mansion temporarily closed due to issues with the boiler.



*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. *



*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.







****GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (9 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 a workshop later this spring, 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 Contreras:  (212) 923-1803 x7038 or
jconteras at armorytrack.com



*Easier-to-Access Services for Older Adults *The YM & YWHA of Washington
Heights and Inwood (WHIY) has collaborated with the Riverdale YM-YWHA, the
Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights and Inwood, and the Hebrew
Home at Riverdale to form a unique partnership called *The Hudson Community
Project: Safe at Home.* It combines our agencies’ resources, expands the
geographic scope of our services-and streamlines the way we provide them.
The result – older adults can receive a more comprehensive selection of
services aimed at helping you maintain your independence and make living at
home more comfortable and secure. Some of our services include: case
management, housing advocacy, kosher food pantry and meals, social adult
day care, in-home support, health maintenance, rehabilitation,
transportation. For more information, please contact Sarah Leiner, MSW at
212-569-6200 x233.



*Now that the weather is really cold... Heat Season began October 1st *The
NYC Housing Maintenance Code and State Multiple Dwelling Law requires
building owners to provide heat and hot water to all tenants. Building
owners are required to provide hot water 365 days per year at a constant
minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Between October 1st and May
31st, a period designated as "Heat Season," building owners are also
required to provide tenants with heat under the following conditions:

·         Between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, if the outside
temperature falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature is required to
be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and,

·         Between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, if the temperature
outside falls below 40 degrees, the inside temperature is required to be at
least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tenants who are cold in their apartments should first attempt to notify the
building owner, managing agent or superintendent. If heat is not restored,
the tenant should call 311 (dial 212-NEW-YORK outside of NYC) or visit
http://www1.nyc.gov/311/. The Center is open 24-hours a day, seven-days a
week. (You may also file a complaint online for heat and hot water
conditions.)



*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. *Through April 15th.*









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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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