[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <6/2/15 edition; 73 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Tonight check out Lost Inwood or a meeting about the Dyckman St.
laundromat closing. On Thursday, come to the United Palace for an exciting
announcement from Carnival Cruise Lines, and in the evening join Sen.
Espaillat for a Rent Regulation Town Hall. There are new summer exercise
programs and many other activities n Ft. Tryon Park, NoMAA fun with many
ArtStroll events and this weekend’s Open Studios. The 168th Street/Ft.
Washington Ave. Greenmarket is now open on Tuesdays, and NYC’s pools &
beaches are open for swimming. Lastly, please scroll to the “How you can
help” section for an update on missing New Jersey man, Timothy Hamlett.*



*Registration is open for the Outdoor Uptown Games on June 14th at
Riverbank State Park. **It’s a great way for District 6 3rd – 8th graders
to get exercise and learn about competitive track in a fun environment.
Everyone’s a winner, with medals for all participants and ribbons for place
winners in each of 4 events. Free! T-shirts and snacks are also provided.
Sunday, June 14th, 8am-noon. (Onsite registration closes at 8:45am.) Call
212-544-0173 or email **eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org*
<eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org>* for more information. *



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tonight & this week (13 items)*

·         *This weekend (14 items)*

·         *Next week (6 items)*

·         *Next weekend (9 items)*

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

·         *Arts opportunities & exhibits (7 items)*

·         *Health, environment, recreation & parks (7 items)*

·         *Jobs, training & education (5 items)*

·         *How you can help (2 items) **donate your time / money / stuff*

·         *News you can use (4 items)*



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*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*





****TONIGHT & THIS WEEK*** (13 items)*

*Help Save the Dyckman Street Laundromat *Join Councilmember Ydanis
Rodriguez, Senator Adriano Espaillat, and Moving Forward/Unidos for a
community meeting on how we might save this community resource. At the
Payson Park House at Payson Playground (285 Dyckman St. @ Payson Ave.)
RSVP/info: CMRodriguezEvents at gmail.com. *Tuesday, Jun 2nd, 6:30pm – 8pm. *W/C
acc.



*Lost Inwood: Painter Ernest Lawson* Between the 1890s and the 1930s,
American impressionist Ernest Lawson painted dozens if not hundreds of
landscapes in Washington Heights and Inwood. His *plein air* work captured
vestiges of Northern Manhattan’s waning rural character and offered
glimpses of the urban framework which would soon envelop it. Known for his
vibrant sense of color and rich layering of paint, the canvases remain
vital and expressive reminders of how things once were in the Heights. They
provide colorful, painterly views of our neighborhood at the beginning of
the 20th century. His work has been collected by most major art museums in
the nation. In conjunction with the 2015 Uptown ArtStroll and as part of
the monthly “Lost Inwood” local history series, we’ll examine the life,
work and continuing legacy of Ernest Lawson. We’ll view a fantastic,
rarely-seen collection of beautifully detailed color slides of Lawson’s
locally-done paintings, revel in his palette of “crushed jewels” and
discover the exact locations of several of his favorite vantage points. At
the Indian Road Café, Indian Road @ W. 218th St. *Tuesday, June 2nd at
7:30pm. *(Come early to get a seat, and have some dinner!) W/C acc



*Free Cooking Demos with City Harvest *are hosted the first Wednesday of
the month at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. Demos share
tips and ideas for healthy, tasty, and affordable meals with an emphasis on
fruits and vegetables. Attendees also sample a tasty recipe that's healthy
too. The next demo will explore healthy portion sizes and how to avoid
portion distortion. Please register in advance online at:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events. This program is
presented to you by NMIC and Inwood Community Services, Inc. with support
from EmblemHealth. At NMIC, 45 Wadsworth Ave. (btw W. 175th / 176th
Streets). Call 877-444-3674 for more information. *Wednesday**, June 3rd **at
6 pm *sharp*.*



*Sid Horenstein Talk: High Bridge History *After 40 long years, the High
Bridge is finally reopening this year! Brush up on your history before it
opens. Join Sid Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus at the American
Museum of Natural History, and learn about the importance of the oldest
bridge in New York City and its impact on your community. *Wednesday, June
3rd, 6:30pm – 8pm.*



*Inwood Shakespeare Festival 2015: Season of the Rebellious & the Royal*
Presents Hamlet, William Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy of timeless
questions, universal themes and infinite imagination. Technical
Production/Costumes by Catherine Bruce. Music/Sound design by Luke Saint
Francis. Assistant Director: Emily Naylor. Produced & Directed by Ted Minos
for Moose Hall Theatre Company. Twelve FREE performances on the  Inwood
Hill Park Peninsula; entrances at 218th St. & Indian Road, and Seaman Ave.
at Isham St. For more information visit www.inwoodshakespearefestival.com.
Bring a blanket and we’ll see you there! *Wednesdays through Saturdays,
June 3rd – 20th at 7:30pm. *W/C acc.



*Play With Your Dinner At Coogan’s Restaurant *Maggie Low curates a play
reading series. You’ll hear new plays by talented playwrights featuring
some of NYC’s finest actors while enjoying food & drinks at Coogan’s. The
plays are free, but you’ll pay for your food/bar bill. At Coogan’s
Restaurant, 4015 Broadway @ W. 169th St. For more information, visit
http://www.coogans.com/calendar/. *Wednesdays in June (3rd, 10th, 17th &
24th), at 7:30pm. *W/C acc.



*A very important announcement form Carnival Corporation& PLC. *The
community is invited to join Arnold Donald, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, and other distinguished officials
for a significant news event and unique experience. Guests will be seated
at 1:45pm; the presentation will begin promptly at 2pm. At the United
Palace Theatre, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th St. Business attire and festive
attire both perfectly appropriate! Complimentary valet available. *Thursday,
June 4th beginning at 1:45pm. *W/C acc (no W/C bathroom).



*Pied Piper Children’s Theatre Auditions for The Big Blue Ball – Radio PPCT
*Set at an international radio station, *The Big Blue Ball* is a musical
revue full of super cool folk songs from around the world, representing as
many countries as we've been able to stuff in! It's a GREAT opportunity for
our younger students to get some stage singing experience in the same way
the teens do with our large shows, a great way to be able to do a PPCT show
on a short schedule, and a great way to introduce your child to PPCT
performing in a low-pressure show. We're even going to have a three-piece
orchestra, and we'll be doing super chill shorts and colored t-shirts
costumes to keep the kids comfortable! Rehearsals begin June 18th,
generally Mondays & Tuesdays, 5pm to 7pm and Sundays, 3pm to 5pm for three
weeks only! Nursing Home Invited Dress Rehearsal performance July 9th at
10aml Public Performances July 10th & 11th at 6pm, July 12th at 3pm. *Final
auditions for performers ages 5 to 12 are Thursday, June 4th at 5pm.* No
need to prepare anything; we'll sing together!



*How to Start and Run a Successful Retail Business* With Princess Jenkins,
founder of The Brownstone, and special training by Square. You will learn:
legal forms of business; company logo and trademarks; how to buy
merchandise; store finances; merchandise and price-points; finding the
right location; retail interiors; app market place; how to sell online.
Sponsored by the NY Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Free, but you must
purchase a $25 textbook. At City College, W. 137th St. & Amsterdam Ave. For
more information/RSVP: Lawrence Miles (lmiles at nywcc.org / 212-491-6940).
Still a few seats left; register now!* Thursday, June 4th, 6pm – 9pm.*



*Town Hall Meetings on Rent Regulation *Join Senator Espaillat and other
elected officials and advocates as we discuss how to strengthen rent laws.
Already 35,000 regulated units have been lost under current rent laws since
their passage in 2011. More than 200,000 have been lost since the early
1990's. New York is in the midst of a housing crisis, we cannot hope to
climb out of if we continue losing affordable housing. It is imperative we
expand rent regulations to stop sharp rent increases that are forcing
working New Yorkers out of their homes. With less than one month remaining
until the expiration of rent laws, I will be hosting two town hall meetings
so residents are informed about how these laws affect them, and to talk
about specific proposals for how the rent laws can be improved. At Fort
George Presbyterian Church (1525 St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 186th St.) on
*Thursday,
June 4th at 6:30pm.*



*Dyckman Farmhouse Reopening Reception *Join us when we open up our Dutch
doors and kick off with a new exhibit, *Carbon Contrast*. Local artist,
Ben-Christo
<http://dyckmanfarmhouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69fcf0deae5fbb21297354220&id=3fe160ca64&e=3333a22bbb>,
will showcase his pieces featuring the Dyckman Farmhouse and the
neighborhood of Inwood. Jazz music by Upper Manhattan jazz Collective. *RSVP
here: *
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exhibit-opening-carbon-contrast-tickets-16883806921*.
**Thursday, **June 4th**, **6:30pm - 8pm.*



*Alternate Side Parking (ASP) / Street Cleaning Regulations *Community
Board 12 was one of the first communities to request and receive
one-day-a-week ASP on our streets. But because of reduced street
cleanliness ratings, we may go back to two days/week of ASP per side. You
are invited to a special Public Forum on Alternate Side Parking and street
cleanliness in our community. At the CB12 offices, 530 W. 166th St., at
Audubon Ave., 6th fl. *Thursday, June 4th at 7 pm*. W/C acc.



*Sing for Hope Pianos 2015 *They’re back! This year's Sing for Hope Pianos
exhibit will feature 50 painted Pianos, including four in northern
Manhattan: at the Highbridge Rec. Center, in Inwood Hill Park, Riverside
Park Rotunda at W. 151st St., and Montefiore Park on Broadway & W. 135th
St. Scroll down to the “Arts Opportunities & Exhibits” section for
details! *June
5th through June 21st .*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (12 items)*

*We Fix Broken Stuff! *Pop-up Repair will be at the Inwood Greenmarket in
June! Email us at fixit at popuprepair.com for dates and locations of upcoming
events, and for more information about shifting the cycle of consumption
and waste in your community. Got broken Stuff? Got repair skills? Join the
repair-ups network! At the Inwood Market, Isham St. btw. Seaman Ave. &
Cooper St. *Saturdays, June 6th, 13th & 20th. *And check out Sandra
Goldmark’s fantastic TED Talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-0IHrLdVE&feature=youtu.be. W/C acc.



*Health Fair at the United Palace *The United Palace House of Inspiration
(UPHI) invites you to its Integrative & Transformative Health Fair that
will offer attendees an opportunity to experience different kinds of
healthy foods, diet and nutrition information, health screenings, panel
discussion on health, wellness, and the environment; film screenings and
activities for people of all ages. Attendees will also be able to visit and
enjoy vendors who will share nutritional dishes, vegetarian foods, healthy
cooking techniques, sugar free teas, acting classes for children,
meditation techniques, essential oils and mindfulness workshops. A film
documentary about the “Dangers of the Standard American Diet” will be
shown. For more information, call Gilbert James (646-353-3175 /
212-928-0618) or Sandra Winter (212-781-3886). At the United Palace, 4140
Broadway at W. 175th St. Partially W/C acc. *Saturday, June 6th, 9am - 6pm.
*W/C acc (no W/C bathroom).



*Hike the Heights 11 *An annual community hike and celebration in northern
Manhattan parks that promotes the use of the Giraffe Path. This urban trail
connects 6 parks and is 6 miles long, connecting Fort Tryon Park and the
Cloisters to Central Park. This family-friendly event invites New Yorkers
to explore and celebrate the area’s natural treasures by combining physical
activity, art, and fun! Nancy will be leading one of the 3- mile hikes. For
information about starting place and time, emailnancy at nancercize.net. For a
printable copy of the map, click http://bit.ly/hikemap
<http://bit.ly/hikemapJ>*. *Free via CLIMB*. June 6th , starts
approximately 10am.*



*Art Making for Social Change* Award-winning artist Andrea Arroyo leads an
art-making workshop where participants will discuss community issues and
create artwork in response to societal concerns, such as the environment,
health, social justice and children's rights. Materials will be provided
but you are welcome to bring your favorite materials to work with including
art supplies, photos, newspaper clippings, small family heirlooms, etc. The
free workshop is for adults and children and is open to all community
members. *Saturday, June 6th, 11am – 1pm.*



*RING’s Art in the Garden 2015 *Celebrate a day at the Riverside Inwood
Neighborhood Garden (RING), with art, music, dance and spoken word.
Everyone in the neighborhood has passed by the RING –  the triangle between
Dyckman Street, Broadway and Riverside Drive – but many people have never
been inside. Now’s your chance to see the garden, enjoy some music, and get
to know the work of some of our local artists as we celebrate our 15th
annual *Art in the Garden* as part of the Uptown ArtStroll. The art exhibit
opens at 10.30am; performances start at noon. We have a full program with
oil and water color paintings; prints; crayon on glass; textiles; readings
from a new book; classical, country and folk music. Throughout the day, the
visual artists offer mini one-on-one lessons in their special techniques
for adults and children. We will finish around 5.20pm with a jam for the
musicians. For further information contact pawlik.monika at yahoo.com. *Saturday,
June 6th, 11:30am-6pm. *(Rain date 6/13.)



*Heather Garden Design Tour *As part of Garden Days at Fort Tryon Park,
join Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at
the design and planting scheme of the three-acre Heather Garden with its
500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden
Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since
2009. Learn how they worked with the park's gardeners and the Olmsted
Brother's original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather
Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every
season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and
NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for
future generations. *Saturday, June 6th, 1pm – 2pm.*



*The Quixotic and the Exotic:** Cultural Hybridity in 18th Century* *Textile
Design *Yinka Shonibare's work is in part a pointed demonstration of the
cosmopolitan character of what's ordinarily termed "Western" dress. In *The
Quixotic and the Exotic*, designer and fashion historian J. Leia Lima will
give a history of 18th Century fashion internationalism, detailing the
processes and sensibilities that gave birth to the period's exquisitely
ornate baroque and rococo styles. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel
Terrace, btw. W. 160th / 162nd Streets, one block east of St. Nicholas Ave. A
curator-led tour of the Mansion follows the presentation. Admission is $20,
$15 for members and $10 for students. Space is limited. To RSVP, call
212-923-8008 or email marketing at morrisjumel.org.* Saturday, June 6th at
1pm. *W/C acc.



*The Emperor’s New Clothes Join the Scandia Symphony Orchestra for a
family-friendly FREE concert *Script adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s
classic fairy tale and musical arrangement by Alyssa Reit. Carl Nielsen:
“The Fog is Lifting” for Flute and Harp. Medley of Scandinavian Folk Tunes.
The children will have an opportunity to try the harp and learn about the
trombone, flute and percussion instruments. For more information visit
www.nyscandia.org @nyscandia. In the Anne Loftus Playground (Broadway &
Dyckman St.).* Saturday, June 6th at 3pm. *



*People’s Theatre Project’s Spring Sancocho: *Sancocho is a flavorful stew
made from a little of this and a little of that, all cooked together in one
big pot and shared amongst friends. The kids and teens (ages 6-18) from our
free community programs have cooked up their own delicious mix of
performances that will touch on personal and global themes including the
pressure of perfection, identity, and the environment. Join us Saturday at
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center to enjoy performances from both groups,
or on Sunday at the Morris-Jumel Mansion for an encore performance from the
To Be Heard teen group. RSVP at www.ptp.nyc. *Saturday, June 6th at 4pm &
Sunday, June 7th at 2pm. *W/C acc.



*East Winds NYC Concerts *Enjoy the incredible rhythm and spectacle of
Japanese drumming & bamboo flute music presented by Taikoza. Free and open
to the public. For more information, visit http://www.taikoza.com/. In
Inwood’s Isham Park on *Saturday, June 6th at 6pm;* in Highbridge Park by
the 170th St. children’s playground on *Saturday, June 20th at 6pm. *



*Neighborhood Spring Clean* Join us for the 4th annual neighborhood
clean-up! Meet at Bennett Park (Ft. Washington/Pinehurst Aves. Btw/ W. 183rd
/185th Sts.) or in front of Dichter Pharmacy (B’way & 207th). Brought to
you by hardworking neighborhood moms with support from the NYC Departments
of Parks and Sanitation, and generously co-sponsored by La Marina, the New
Leaf Café, and the Hudson Heights Owners Coalition. *Sunday, June 7th at
12:30pm (teams depart at 1pm);* everyone regroups at the meet-up places for
pizza and refreshments at 3pm.



*Rebound: A Multimedia Art Walk in Washington Heights* LoVid and Dream
Uptown, a project of Fort Tryon Jewish Center, present a site-specific,
multimedia walk through Washington Heights integrating video, sound, and
movement. Using augmented reality on their mobile devices, participants
will trace the neighborhood’s *eruv*, an urban area enclosed by a boundary
that symbolically extends the private domain of Jewish households into
public areas as a part of Sabbath observance. Because each walk is limited
to 30 people, registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis
and limited to one walk per person. Presented in conjunction with the NoMAA
Uptown ArtStroll. LoVid, an interdisciplinary art duo, explore the often
invisible or intangible aspects of contemporary society, such as
communication systems and biological signals. Their practice includes
performances, participatory public art, handmade technologies, textiles,
prints, app-art, experimental video, and immersive installations. LoVid’s
ongoing works investigate relationships between physical and virtual
spaces, as well as memory and place. *Sunday, June 7th at 1pm & 4pm.* Space
is limited; *RSVP required by June 4th. *



*Building Bridges: Interfaith Family Project Exhibition and Concert *Art
exhibit of photographs by locally-based artist Yael Ben-Zion and interviews
by Chevi Marks, LMSW. The exhibit features local families who live in an
interfaith household or crossed interfaith bridges. *Opening
Reception* includes
a World Fusion concert performed by Danza Nova. Free and open to the
public. At the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave. *Sunday,
June 7th, 1pm – 4pm. *Exhibition continues through June 14th by appointment
only. (Call Chevi at 212-569-6200 x251 for scheduling.) W/C acc.



*World Premiere of A Shave (but no haircut) *Arlene Schulman’s new short
film takes you on an adventure on the New York City subway. Starring Ariel
Ferreira as a very neat subway rider and featuring a cast of characters
including a beautiful flamenco dancer, an enthusiastic tuba player, a
talented painter, an irritated manspreader, and more, the journey begins
and ends at 168th Street in Washington Heights. *The most diverse cast
inside and outside of Hollywood plus images of subway trains accompanied by
a hypnotic score make this unusual and lively short film worth far more
than the price of a subway ride.* Part of the Uptown ArtStroll, the
premiere coincides with an exhibit of *The Prizefighters,* black-and-white
photographs printed on canvas from Ms. Schulman’s book of the same name.
The book includes a collection of essays and photographs of trainer Ray
Arcel and champions from Sugar Ray Robinson, Hector Camacho, Ken Norton,
Archie Moore, Jersey Joe Walcott to Emile Griffith, Roberto Duran, Jose
Torres, and many others. Enjoy the exhibit and film and stay for dinner!
Guests & kids welcome! At Coogan's, 4015 Broadway @ W. 169th St. *Sunday,
June 7th, 4pm to 6 pm. *W/C acc.







****NEXT WEEK*** (6 items)*

*Strengthen Tenants’ Rights: Get On The Bus!* Rally in Albany!! NYC’s rent
laws are due to expire on June 15th! Join tenants from across NYC and rally
to strengthen the rent laws and save rent regulated housing. If there were
ever a day the tenant movement needed you, this is it. Buses depart at 7am
from locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and return at 6pm.
Reserve your seat! Contact: ava at metcouncilonhousing.org. *Tuesday, June
9th.*



*Contracting Opportunities with the NYC Department of Education *Meet
representatives of the NYC DOE and Division of Contracts & Purchasing to
learn about contracting opportunities for your business. Sponsored by the
New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to market your business
effectively to local and federal government and qualify your business as a
vendor; learn about contracting opportunities and NYC resources available
to MWBEs. For more information on the DoE and other opportunities, contact
Jamie McFarlane (718-935-2138, jmcfarlane2 at schools.nyc.gov; to RSVP,
contact Orlando Ovalles (212-491-9640 x107, oovalles at nywcc.org). At 583 Rio
II Art Gallery, 7th fl., on the corner of W. 135th St. & Riverside
Drive. *Tuesday,
June 9th, 2:30 - 4:30pm.*



*Sunset Yoga in Fort Tryon Park’s Abby’s Lawn *Practice yoga with a variety
of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson
River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early, and bring a
towel or yoga mat and water. Please note: Abby's Lawn is slightly sloped
and there are some uneven spots. Rain or wet ground cancels. *Wednesdays,
June 10th through August 12th, 6:45pm – 8pm.*



*Demystifying Housing : A Housing Conference for Renters & Homeowners* Join
PALANTE Harlem for a housing conference and learn about rent stabilized,
HDFC, NYCHA, Section 8, City Owned  TIL & ANCP housing; as well as
information for seniors; trusts, wills & estates; and more. Choose from
more than 30 sessions! At the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building,
163 W. 125th St., 8th floor. RSVP/info: 212-491-2541 or visit
http://www.palanteharlem.org/Demystifying_Housing_Confrence.html. F*riday &
Saturday, June 12th & 13th, 8am – 5pm.*



*A Rose in Harlem: **an **Art Exhibition by Andrea Arroyo* Award-winning
artist Andrea Arroyo exhibits drawings, paintings and site-specific
works inspired by the history and community of Sugar Hill. On view at the
Rio III Gallery at Sugar Hill, 898 St Nicholas Ave., at W. 155th St., 9th
floor. Free and open to the public. For viewing hours and more information
please visit www.andreaarroyo.com. On display June 12th - August 20th. Opening
reception Friday, June 12th, 6pm - 8pm.



*Selma** at the United Palace *In honor of our conversation with Civil
Rights legend Amelia Boynton Robinson, the United Palace will screen the
2014 Academy Award-winning movie, *Selma*. Free. The film features Orange
is the New Black’s Lorraine Toussant playing Amelia. A youth choir will
perform the Oscar©-winning song, “Glory”, by John Legend and rapper Common
before the movie. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway. *Friday, June 12th,
doors open at 6:30, movie begins at 7:30pm. *W/C acc.







****NEXT WEEKEND*** (9 items)*

*We Fix Broken Stuff! *Pop-up Repair will be at the Inwood Greenmarket in
June! Email us at fixit at popuprepair.com for dates and locations of upcoming
events, and for more information about shifting the cycle of consumption
and waste in your community. Got broken Stuff? Got repair skills? Join the
repair-ups network! At the Inwood Market, Isham St. btw. Seaman Ave. &
Cooper St. *Saturdays, June 13th & 20th. *And check out Sandra Goldmark’s
fantastic TED Talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-0IHrLdVE&feature=youtu.be. W/C acc.



*Demystifying Housing : A Housing Conference for Renters & Homeowners* Join
PALANTE Harlem for a housing conference and learn about rent stabilized,
HDFC, NYCHA, Section 8, City Owned  TIL & ANCP housing; as well as
information for seniors; trusts, wills & estates; and more. Chose from more
than 30 sessions! At the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building, 163 W.
125th St., 8th floor. RSVP/info: 212-491-2541 or visit
http://www.palanteharlem.org/Demystifying_Housing_Confrence.html. *Saturday,
June 13th, 8am – 5pm.*



*Mexico in New York: Wixarika (Huichol) Yarn Painting Workshops
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Join us for a session of art making and community sharing, as we honor the
Huichol Culture. Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to also bring
your own favorite materials or drawings. Workshops will be led by Artist
Andrea Arroyo. Suitable for all ages. Free! For more information call
212-587-3070 or email info at manoamano.us. Single-session workshop on *Saturday,
June 13th at noon.* Two-session workshop on *Saturdays, June 20th & 27th at
noon.*



*The ArtStroll Open Studios* are when local artists open their studios for
an intimate glimpse into their creative process. Open studios have been a
huge success in past years. This year, more than two dozen Open Studios
will take place in West Harlem on *Saturday, June 13th, *and in Washington
Heights & Inwood on *Sunday, June 14th, from 1pm – 6pm. *Find out more at
http://www.artstroll.com/open-studios/. (Click on the “image” links to see
samples of the artists’ work.)



*Uptown Games *At Riverbank State Park, 145th St. at Riverside Drive. For
more information call 212-544-0173 or email
eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. *Sunday,
June 14th, 8am - noon.*



*Health & Wellness Fair* Free classes, food, activities and lots of
resources and information about physical, emotional, spiritual and mental
health – for individuals and our community. We’re giving away bike helmets
to the first 350 visitors! Sponsored by Councilmember Mark Levine. At
Riverbank State Park, Riverside Drive at W. 145th St. For more information
call 212-928-6814 or email district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Sunday, June 14th,
11am – 4pm. *W/C acc.



*Drums Along the Hudson *Lotus Music & Dance presents, Drums Along the
Hudson, a native American Festival and multicultural Celebration.
Demonstrations, dancing, storytelling, eco-exhibits and games, food trucks,
and so much more! In Inwood Hill Park (enter at 218th St. & Indian Road).
Free and open to the public. Organized by Northern Manhattan Parks, Lotus
Music & Dance. For more information, email dah at lotusmusicanddance.org or
call 212-795-1388. *Sunday, June 14th, 11am *– *6pm. *Rain or Shine.

Admission is free. *Saturday June 14th from 11am-6pm.*



*Q&A with Civil Rights legend Amelia Boynton Robinson* Meet and hear from
the heroine of the Civil Rights movement and leader of “Bloody Sunday,” the
1965 march depicted in the Oscar©-winning film, *Selma, *and which led to
the passage of the Voting Rights Act. At the United Palace, 4140
Broadway. *Sunday,
June 14th, at noon. *W/C acc. (No W/C bathroom.)



*The Scandinavian Music Festival* in Fort Tryon Park, celebrating its 10th
anniversary this summer, is a unique series of three outdoor summer
concerts performed by musicians of the Scandia Symphony and guest artists.
The Scandinavian Music Festival has become a highlight of the summer and
brings together people from all walks of life, connecting them to high
quality music. The artists speak to the audience as they introduce musical
characteristics and history of the music , culture and traditions of
Scandinavia. All concerts take place on Billings Lawn in Fort Tryon Park
below the Heather Gardens; enter at Ft. Washington Ave. above W. 190th St.
The first program will be performed by Scandia String Orchestra and feature
works by Carl Nielsen, Jean Sibelius, Niels V. Gade, Edvard Grieg and
Lars-Erik Larsson. *Sunday, June 14th at 2pm. *(Additional concerts on June
21st & 28th.)







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

*Harlem River Bridges Access Plan Community Workshop *Come meet your
neighbors and share your views on the bridges that connect your northern
Manhattan community to the Bronx communities across the Harlem River. This
project involves enhanced access to Harlem River bridges, safer pedestrian
crossings, new bicycle routes, and other long-term planning. This first set
of meetings will focus on a bridge access plan and will review existing
conditions. Contact DoT’s Alice Friedman (212-839-7242 /
afriedman at dot.nyc.gov) with any questions, including accessibility
accommodations. Two meetings in Manhattan, and two in the Bronx: *Mondays &
Tuesdays, June 15th* (Taino Towers, 221 E. 122nd St., Manhattan) & *June
16th* (Hostos Community College, Savoy Room, 457 Grand Concourse, Bronx)
and *June 22nd* (Wilson Major Morris Community Center, 459 W. 152nd St.,
Manhattan) & *June 23rd* (Lehman College, Faculty Dining Room/Music
Building, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx) at 6:30pm.



*The People Storm the Palace *is People's Theatre Project's annual benefit
event featuring performance highlights from the current season of
community-created art. Honoring *Zabryna Guevar, **Captain Sarah Essen on
TV's “Gotham” a*nd *Monica Klehr, **Founding Principal of Harbor Heights
Middle School.* At the United Palace Theater, 4140 Broadway (at W. 175th St.
) $25 admission (kids/teens free; $10 for adult family members). Join us
for a VIP reception at 6pm, $50. Buy tickets at:
http://www.peoplestheatreproject.org/#!storm-2015-tickets/cr4d; call
646-398-9062 or email info at peoplestheatreproject.org for more
information. *Tuesday,
June 16th at 7pm. *W/C acc.



*Job & Employment Resources Fair *Candidates of all ages, experience,
levels and industries are encouraged to attend. Companies will be looking
to fill full-time, part-time and apprentice positions. Please dress
professionally and come with your resumé. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by Community Board 12, Manhattan. Info: 212-568-8500 /
pgarcia01 at cb.nyc.gov. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @
W. 190th St. *Thursday, June 18th, 10am – 1pm. *W/C acc.



*Neighborhood Clean-Up *Join us for a community day of service to beautify
our neighborhoods! This is the last of 3 events. Volunteers will receive a
T-shirt, reusable water bottle, and light refreshments. All equipment and
supplies for the clean-up will also be provided. To sign up email
uptowncleanup at gmail.com or call Centro Altagracia at 212-568-2115 with the
date you plan to volunteer. Event coordinators will be in touch with more
information regarding meeting place, clean-up route, and logistics. *Saturday,
June 20th, 9am-12pm *(W. 204th-Dyckman Street, 10th Ave-Broadway).
Community Healthy Environment Fair follows, noon-3pm!



*The Scandinavian Music Festival* in Fort Tryon Park, celebrating its 10th
anniversary this summer, is a unique series of three outdoor summer
concerts performed by musicians of the Scandia Symphony and guest artists.
The Scandinavian Music Festival has become a highlight of the summer and
brings together people from all walks of life, connecting them to high
quality music. The artists speak to the audience as they introduce musical
characteristics and history of the music , culture and traditions of
Scandinavia. All concerts take place on Billings Lawn in Fort Tryon Park
below the Heather Gardens; enter at Ft. Washington Ave. above W. 190th St.
The second program (6/21) will feature the Scandia Brass Quintet performing
their popular repertoire of contemporary and traditional compositions and
arrangements, representing music from each of the five Scandinavian
countries, including five national anthems. For the third concert (6/28),
the Danish opera company, Pin-Upera will present their mini opera, “Clumsy
Hans” to our audiences. Based on text from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy
tale and music selected from popular opera solos and duets, this production
introduces the world of opera to children and adults alike, educating
listeners on standard opera repertoire and traditions. *Sundays, June 21st
& 28th at 2pm.*



*The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam *A soliloquy with live Persian music,
presented by master storyteller JA Reynolds and accompanied by Yousef
Tehrani. Khayyam, a 12th-Century Persian poet and astronomer, rebelled
against convention and sought escape in the pleasures of poetry and
philosophy. We have him to thank for one of the most provocative poems ever
written. Reynolds brings the atmosphere of a Middle Eastern Café to life.
His dramatic interpretation gives another dimension to this masterpiece of
world literature. There is no charge for the event itself, but attendees
are encouraged to order (and pay for) their own food and beverages. At the
Garden Café, 4961 Broadway, btw. W. 207th & Isham Streets. *Come early for
dinner, and stay for the reading. **Friday & Saturday, June 26th & 27th at
9:30pm.*







****ARTS OPPORTUNITIES & EXHIBITS (7 items)****

*The Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing Gallery* *Presents *the artwork of
American Painter, Jan Johnson (1918-2014) to our gallery for a May-June,
2015 Art Exhibit, Two Worlds.  Ms. Johnson was an internationally known
fine artist and teacher, working in oils on canvas in an Impressionist
style and on rice paper with watercolors in a Chinese Art style*. *Her
works, many of which are for sale, were chosen by her daughter, Inwood
resident, Maggie Clarke. This free exhibit runs through the end of June. The
Gold Wing is located in Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation's Art Deco building
at 551 Fort Washington Avenue at W. 185th St, a few blocks south of Fort
Tryon Park and the Cloisters. Call 212-568-8301 or visit
hebrewtabernacle.org



*Yinka Shonibare: **Colonial Arrangements*
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On
May 1st, the Morris-Jumel Mansion opened the most ambitious art exhibition
in its 250-year history. *Colonial Arrangements* will feature new and
established work by world-renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare.
Celebrated for his extensive use of Dutch wax textiles, Shonibare makes art
that’s at once colorful, invigorating, fantastical and thought-provoking.
In *Colonial Arrangements*, Morris-Jumel will place in several of its
period rooms classic Shonibare sculptures taken from the series “Mother and
Father Worked Hard So I Can Play” and “Planets In My Head,” as well as a
new work, commissioned by the Mansion, which uses 19th-century-inspired
theatrical techniques to create a ghostly apparition of Eliza Jumel, MJM’s
longest resident. Call 212-923-8008 or email marketing at morrisjumel.org to
reserve. *Through August 31st. *W/C acc.



*Frida Kahlo’s New York *Works on paper and sequential art by Felipe
Galindo/Feggo. This award-winning cartoonist and illustrator presents
humorous works on paper and sequential artworks from his project “Frida
Kahlo’s New York,” as well as preparatory drawings and storyboards for the
animation in progress of the same title. For more info, visit
www.felipegalindo.com <http://www.felipegalindo.comf/> or call
212-253-9479. Free and open to the public. At the Mark Miller Gallery, 92
Orchard St. (Not uptown, but Feggo is our very own uptown artist!) Main
exhibit is W/C acc (additional works on a second level accessible only with
by stairs). *On view Weds-Sun, noon-6 and by appointment, through June 7th.*



*New Yorkers for Dance: the Upper Manhattan Edition! *We are happy to
announce the release of newest video on why dance and culture matter in
Upper Manhattan. All statements are now live on our YouTube channel (
https://www.youtube.com/user/DanceNYCorg) and the all-new DanceNYC.org.
Click here for the playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsae2j5Q0tCTt1uM8yQNnPQbfHGBk2j16,
and hear your neighbors and colleagues talk about dance uptown!



*Above the Bridge: Calling All Writers *We are combining May & June this
month with the theme, "Mothers & Fathers." As always, interpret it as you
will. Above the Bridge is a place to encourage and cultivate neighborhood
writers and provide them with an audience for their work. Writers may
submit five minutes of material of any genre or style (poetry, plays,
fiction, non-fiction, blogs, etc.) that reflect the month's theme. Pieces
will be chosen by the Above the Bridge selection team to be read by the
author at the next reading series. There will be a short rehearsal
immediately prior to the event. Writers must live in Washington Heights or
Inwood. Please attach your name, address and phone number with your
submission. Pieces should be no longer than 5 minutes, but all work will be
considered. You do not have to be a professional writer. New and existing
works accepted. Send all submissions or inquiries to
abovethenbridge at gmail.com; please write "June Submission" in the subject
line. Also, please make sure that your name is also attached to your
piece. *Writers
Cafe is on Tuesday (NOT a Monday!), June 16th. Submissions are due on
Sunday, June 7th.*



*NoMAA ArtStroll *For the past 12 years, local artists and leaders have
partnered to build a stronger community through the arts in Northern
Manhattan. The Uptown Arts Stroll is an annual showcase for this effort,
giving a voice to an arts community that is growing in Washington Heights &
Inwood. Since 2003, the Uptown Arts Stroll has grown from a one-day event
to a month-long celebration of arts and culture. The 2015 Uptown Arts
Stroll features open studios, art exhibitions, concerts, literary events
and performances of all kinds throughout Northern Manhattan from W. 135th
to W. 220th Streets. Find out more at
http://www.artstroll.com/welcome/about-the-stroll/.



*Sing for Hope Pianos 2015 *The Sing for Hope Pianos is a beloved public
art installation that brings brightly colored pianos to the parks and
public spaces of NYC’s five boroughs for anyone and everyone to play. For
two weeks in the summer, the pianos — each a unique art piece created by a
different artist or designer — serve as gathering places in their
communities, hosting impromptu concerts by professionals and amateurs alike
in an open festival of music for all of New York City. After the two-week
public exhibition, we donate the instruments to the NYC organizations we
serve year round, allowing the pianos to enrich lives for years to come.
While their time on the streets is a joyful event for our city, the Sing
for Hope Pianos’ true impact lies in their service as ongoing cornerstones
of arts access for communities and individuals in need. As NYC’s largest
public art project, the Sing for Hope Pianos impacts an estimated 2 million
New Yorkers and visitors each year. This year's Sing for Hope Pianos
exhibit will feature 50 painted Pianos, including four in northern
Manhattan: at the Highbridge Rec. Center, in Inwood Hill Park, Riverside
Park Rotunda at W. 151st St., and Montefiore Park on Broadway & W. 135th St.*
June 5th through June 21st .*







****HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PARKS (7 items)****

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



*Awesome Asana Yoga *Join us for classes this week at the Morris-Jumel
Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace, btw. W. 160th & 162nd Streets, one block east of
St. Nicholas Ave.) Classes are free with museum admission. For more
information, email Chelsea Best at awesomeasanayoga at gmail.com. *Thursdays &
Sundays, 1pm – 2pm.*



*Telephone Support Group for Caregivers *Do you care for an aging parent,
spouse, relative or friend? Are you looking for an opportunity to share
experiences? Resource information? Productive strategies for handling your
needs? Please join the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood for a brand
new telephone support group for caregivers in the NYC area. The group will
be facilitated by licensed social workers from the Y. Topics will include
communication, self-care, dealing with stress, coping with loss, burn-out,
and more. For more information or to register, please call Chevi
<Cmarks at ywashhts.org> at 212-569-6200 x251 or Rina at x233. *E**very other
Tuesday at noon, starting May 19th *



*Sunset Yoga in Fort Tryon Park’s Abby’s Lawn *Practice yoga with a variety
of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson
River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early, and bring a
towel or yoga mat and water. Please note: Abby's Lawn is slightly sloped
and there are some uneven spots. Rain or wet ground cancels. *Wednesdays,
June 10th through August 12th, 6:45pm – 8pm.*



*Parent and Me Yoga in Fort Tryon Park’s Abby’s Lawn *Join us for free yoga
for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a
certified children's instructor. All aged children are welcome with a
parent or caregiver. Meet on Abby's Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, just north of
the David Rockefeller Linden Terrace. Please arrive early, and bring a
towel or yoga mat. Note: the ground is sloped and there are uneven spots.
Rain or wet ground cancels. *Saturdays, June 20th through August 29th, 9am
–9:45am.*



*Sunrise Tai Chi in Fort Tryon Park’s Linden Terrace *Start your day out
right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor
Robert Martinez, on the beautiful David Rockefeller Linden Terrace. These
classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfy clothing and bring
water. *Wednesdays,
July 1st through September 2nd, 6:30am – 7:30am.*



*NYC’s Pools & Beaches Are OPEN for the Season! Be Watersafe! *Know where
it's safe to swim, and make sure there’s a lifeguard and that someone else
is around. Find great places to swim at nyc.gov/parks







****JOBS, TRAINING & EDUCATION (5 items)****

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

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

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

·         *Deuda / Debt: *27 Junio, 12:30pm-1:30pm



*Custodian Wanted* Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. at W. 185th
St., is looking for part-time custodial help. The hours would be on Sundays
and during the week in the afternoon/evening on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. There would be an opportunity to work additional hours for special
events. If you are interested, please contact Sheldon Koy and send a resume
to skhspr at gmail.com or call 212 568-8304 and leave your name and contact
info.



*TimeBank Volunteer Program Associate* Part-time position (21 hours/week,
generous benefit package); immediate availability. This is a unique
opportunity for someone interested in helping to expand a cutting edge
model of community building called TimeBanking.  Work with community
members of all ages in Sunset Park, Brooklyn promoting a program of
neighbors helping neighbors.  For every hour of service contributed,
participants bank one hour that can be redeemed for a variety of services
from other members in the ArchCare TimeBank. Responsibilities include:
recruit, screen, orient and manage TimeBank program participants; market
program and organize recruitment activities; identify and nurture site team
leaders who assist in management of their neighborhood TimeBank; plan,
organize and coordinate member activities. Some evening and weekend work
required. Qualifications: minimum of 2 years’ experience in community
organizing or program coordination; ability to work independently,
demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and creativity required; excellent
oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational
and record-keeping skills. Must be must be computer proficient and able to
work both independently and as a team player. Knowledge of Sunset Park
preferred. Associate’s degree required. Must be able to speak, read, write
and translate English/Spanish. Contact: Omayra Torres at 646-356-8407 or
otorres at archcare.org.



*Young Adult Internship Program *the Northern Manhattan Improvement
Corporation has paid internship opportunities! *Earn up to $3,000.00 in 14
weeks! NMIC’s **goal is to provide disconnected young adults aged 17-24
with intensive job readiness training and 14 week paid internships in their
fields of interest. *Only 50 slots available. Applicants must be aged 17-24
and unemployed, not enrolled in school or be attending a GED/HSE or
employment assistance program, and not have an associate's or bachelor's
degree. (Applicants with or without a high school diploma or GED/HSE
credential are eligible.) Interested applicants must call now to make an
appointment (212-453-5381, 212-822-8355 or 212-822-8314) or come to our
office (45 Wadsworth Ave., 2nd floor) to apply in person, Monday – Friday,
11am - 1pm. Applicants must bring government-issued (federal, State or NYC)
ID, birth certificate, Social Security Card and proof of address. *Application
deadline is June 26th; program begins July 13th.*



*Teaching Position Opening *Grace Outreach is seeking an excellent and
experienced HSE instructor to motivate, teach and prepare adult women to
take and pass the new High School Equivalency examination called the Test
Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). This is a full- time position
teaching science. A creative and energetic team player is desired to manage
and teach a diverse group of women in our South Bronx location.  The ideal
candidate will possess/demonstrate positive classroom management skills in
an adult educational setting; work in a nonjudgmental manner with a diverse
student body that has a wide range of educational abilities and
motivations; manage a variety of details including tracking daily
attendance, monitoring data on student performance, and calling students;
and possess/demonstrate maturity, good judgment, kindness, assertiveness,
reliability, and consistent contributions to enhancing our already-positive
organizational culture and vibe. Must have a BA or MA in education (or a
related field); *adult/high school/GED/TASC teaching experience strongly
preferred*. Previous experience or specialization in teaching science
highly desired. Email a cover letter and resume to
*arubinson at graceoutreachbronx.org
<arubinson at graceoutreachbronx.org>.*







****HOW YOU CAN HELP (2 items)****

*Washington Heights Inwood Oral History Project *This is a neighborhood
oral history project that works to both preserve and document Washington
Heights and Inwood history through the stories of people who have
experienced it. This project will collect oral histories of people who have
lived or worked in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. Over 90
volunteer interviewers have been trained to collect these stories.
Interviews will be preserved at The Milstein Division of US History, Local
History and Genealogy and available in a circulating collection. Interviews
will also be accessible (and eventually searchable) in full length at the
following website:
http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/washington-heights-inwood.



*Update on Timothy Hamlett *Many of you recall last December and in the
ensuing months reading about a family’s plea for help in finding their lost
son. Please note the following very sad update from his parents: It is with
heavy, heavy hearts that we share that Timothy Akil Hamlett's remains were
removed from the Hudson River on Friday, May 29, 2015. We will celebrate
the life of our beloved son on Friday, June 12th at 5pm-7pm (fellowship)
with the official service beginning at 7pm; repast immediately following.
Services will be held at Community Baptist Church, 224 First Street,
Englewood, NJ 07631, 201.568.6369, www.cbcofe.net.
<http://www.cbcofe.net/>Arrangements
are being made through Nesbitt Funeral Home, 175 Englewood Avenue,
Englewood, NJ, 201.567.6600 / 201.833.1113 / www.nesbittfuneralhome.com.
<http://www.nesbittfuneralhome.com/> In lieu of flowers, we ask that
donations be made to Legal Outreach:
http://legaloutreach.org/?page_id=119#donatenow the Timothy Akil Hamlett
Fund in support of their Summer Law Institute at the NYU School of
Law/PACT. Please know that we are comforted by your prayers, support, the
wonderful memories of extraordinary joy that we shared with our son, and of
course, God's healing grace and love. With love and appreciation, Archibald
& Katherine Hamlett







****NEWS YOU CAN USE (4 items)****

*You Can Change the World. With Your Toaster. *Check out Sandra Goldmark’s
fantastic TED Talk on the ethics and environmental ramifications of Pop-up
Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-0IHrLdVE&feature=youtu.be.



*Know Your Construction Professional **Directory *Safe construction begins
by ensuring homeowners, property managers and development companies hire
qualified and experienced professionals. Knowing a professional’s
disciplinary and voluntary license surrender record can help determine if
they can safely perform construction work. The Department of Buildings
(DoB) investigates and takes disciplinary action against construction
professionals when their conduct violates standards set forth in the NYC
Construction Codes. DoB has created a searchable comprehensive directory of
all construction professionals that it monitors. The catalogue provides
records back to 1998, and includes details of discipline action that were
enforced. The Directory, which is available online (
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/safety/iad.shtml), provides disciplinary
and voluntary surrender records for: licensed Architects and Engineers,
Construction Superintendents, Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, Sign
Hangers, and many other professionals commonly hired by businesses,
homeowners and apartment dwellers, as well as individuals that performed
work without proper licensing. Anyone hiring a construction professional is
encouraged to check both their disciplinary and voluntary surrender
records, as well as current license status. Property owners are responsible
for any work performed on their buildings and should ensure they hire
qualified and experienced professionals who will comply with all
requirements of the NYC Building Code and Zoning Resolution.



*Bicycle & Pedestrian Connections to the High Bridge *Thanks to the
community for its participation and engagement in the Department of
Transportation’s project to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections to
the High Bridge. NYC DOT will conduct work along Edgecombe Avenue, W. 170th
St. and W. 158th & 159th Streets to: install bike paths and bike markings
on Edgecombe Avenue fromW. 155th – W. 170th Streets, on W. 170th St. from
Haven to Edgecombe Aves., on W. 159th St. from Broadway to Edgecombe Ave.,
and on W. 158th St. from the Henry Hudson Parkway to Broadway; install
protected bike paths on Edgecombe Avenue from W. 165th to W. 170th Streets,
on W. 170th St. from Edgecombe to Ft. Washington Aves., and on W. 158th St.
from the Henry Hudson Parkway to Broadway; improve pedestrian crossings and
add pedestrian space at key intersections; and calm traffic and improve
safety on Edgecombe Ave., and W. 170th, 158th & 159th Streets. This project
will help to establish safe connections between parks, improve pedestrian
and bicycle safety and access to the High Bridge, and calm traffic.
Implementation of this important project will begin next week.



*Seasonal Greenmarkets Are Open(ing)! *Strawberries and rhubarb are now on
our plates and the march towards summer continues! Let's not get too far
ahead of ourselves, though, there are still many tasty treats like sweet
peas, cherries, blueberries and string beans to enjoy before corn, tomatoes
and watermelon take center stage. The Ft. Washington Greenmarket on Ft.
Washington Ave. @ W. 168th Street opened this week, *Tuesday, June 2nd*.
The W. 175th St. Greenmarket will open *Thursday, June 25th, *slightly east
of its usual location, btw. Wadsworth & St. Nicholas Aves.; both markets
will remain open through mid-November.







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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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