[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <3/6/15 edition; 39 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Friday, March 6th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*The week somehow got away from me, so here’s an abbreviated e-blast
listing stuff this weekend and next week. With 39 items, there's still
plenty to do!*



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



*Also, if you have a 3rd – 8th grade child in District 6 and would like to
participate in the Uptown Games, **a day of competitive track-and-field
events* *at the Armory (March 28th, 10am-3pm) contact your child’s school
or email eventsRSVP at adrianoespiallat.org <eventsRSVP at adrianoespiallat.org>
or call 212-544-0173.*



*Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *This weekend (14 items)*

·         *Next week (11 items)*

·         *Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (3 items)*

·         *Roads & transit (3items)*

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



*DON’T FORGET TO “SPRING AHEAD” AND SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD 1 HOUR ON
SUNDAY!*



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



*Best,*

*Liz Ritter*





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

*SATURDAY (7 items)*

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



*"Selma is Everywhere" March* Join Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer,
Brooklyn BP Eric L. Adams and Civil Rights Attorney Norman Siegel for an
event here in New York City marking the 50th Anniversary of the historic
Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
in 1965. We will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to celebrate both the
progress our nation has made in civil rights and the distance we still must
go to achieve true equality for all. Marchers will begin to gather at
10:30am, and step off eastbound across the Bridge around 11:30am, ending at
the Brooklyn Borough Hall to view President Obama's address to the nation
live from Selma, AL at 1pm. *Saturday, March 7th*.



*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.*



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



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



*SUNDAY (7 items)*

*Spring Ahead! *Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead an hour. *Sunday,
March 8th at 2am (--> 3am).*



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



*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.*



*Wurzweiler School of Social Work/Yeshiva University Open House* for
prospective students. This event provides an opportunity to learn about our
unique programs, meet administrators, current students and alumni. Please
post and/ or share the enclosed invitation with your students or colleagues
who may be interested in pursuing a Masters’ Degree in Social Work. 500 W.
185th St. (Furst Hall, room 501). RSVP/info: 212-960-0810 /
wurzadmiss at yu.edu. *Sunday, March 8th at **12:30pm.*



*Fire Making Skills *Our Urban Park Rangers are skilled in the techniques
and development of diverse outdoor skills. Learn tips and tricks that will
enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Fire is mankind's greatest discovery. Learn primitive and modern methods
for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors.
Free and open to the public. All programs are family-friendly, but are
recommended for ages 8 years and older. In Inwood Hill Park at Isham St. &
Seaman Ave. *Sunday, March 8th at 1pm.*



*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. *



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



*Showing UP *UP Theater has invited uptown artists and alum to present
works in progress, a piece of a play, a short story, a chapter, a joke, a
dance, a painting, an aria, a rant, a rave, a pitch, a catch a trick, and
idea, an inkling… As long as it’s “half-baked and brand-spankin’!” (Note:
artists may have been processed in factories containing nuts, or may, in
fact, actually be nuts.) At Inwood UpstART, 93 Cooper St., bts Isham & W.
207th St. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. *Sundays, March
8th & 15th at 7pm.*





****NEXT WEEK*** (11 items)*

*Above the Bridge: *is a playground for writers: a place to encourage and
cultivate neighborhood writers and provide them with an audience for their
work. Enjoy an evening of readings of short pieces written by your
neighbors. The theme for the month for March is "On the Verge." *Monday,
March 9th at 8pm**.*



*SBA Bi-Monthly Entrepreneurship Program: Establishing and Repairing
Personal Credit* The United States Small Business Administration will be
having a Bi-monthly Entrepreneurship Program for start-ups and Early growth
Entrepreneurs. The program will be hosting a series of workshops to better
educate business owners and prospective business owners on how to improve
their businesses. Establishing and maintaining good personal credit is
essential to qualifying for a business loan and establishing credibility.
Come and learn how to establish and repair. RSVP to: NewYorkDO at sba.gov /
212-264-4354. (Please include date and program in your RSVP.) Downtown
Manhattan location 290 Broadway (btw. Duane & Reade) 30th floor, room 2.
Photo ID required for entry; allow 10 Minutes for entry. *Tuesday, March
10th, 9:30am - 11:00am- -*



*Immigrant Small Business Town Hall* If you’re an immigrant, running a
small business in Manhattan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Please join us
for a presentation on how to obtain city resources to help manage your
small business better. Panelists include: • Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan
Borough President • Julie Menin, Commissioner, Dept. of Consumer Affairs •
Alejandro Alvarez, Director of Community Affairs, Mayor’s Office of
Immigrant Affairs • Maria Torres-Springer, Commissioner, Dept. of Small
Business Services Hosted by Lloyd Williams of the Greater Harlem Chamber of
Commerce. At Touro College of Pharmacy, P2 Lecture Hall (enter at 231 W. 124
th St.* March 10th, 6pm – 8pm.*



*Annette Aguilar & the Stringbeans *Keep it local listening to a great
Latin Brazilian jazz duo at one of the hippest places in Inwood. Great
beer, great jazz. At Inwood Local, 4957 Broadway at W. 207th St. *Tuesday,
March 10th, 8:30pm – 11pm. *



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



*Reforming the Rent Guidelines Board. Join Councilmember Corey Johnson at* the
next installment of his ‘Let’s Talk!’ series. On the eve of the RGB's first
meeting of 2015 we will examine proposals for reform and offer
opportunities for you to get involved. At *PS 3, 490 Hudson Street *(between
Grove & Christopher Streets). Panelists include a former RGB Executive
Director, the RGB’s current Tenant Representative, and the Campaign Manager
for the Alliance for Tenant Power. RSVP: 212-564-7757 /
district3 at council.nyc.gov
<district3 at council.nyc.gov?subject=RSVP%3A%20Reforming%20the%20RGB>*.
**Wednesday,
March 11th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. *



*Judaism & Social Justice: Essential Concepts* with Rabbi Jill Jacobs. Gain
a deeper understanding, rooted in Jewish source texts, of the Jewish
tradition’s fundamental commitments to the dignity of all human beings and
the creation of just communities. Open to the public; learners of all
levels and backgrounds are welcome. Texts will be available in original and
English translation. Texts will be available in original and English
translation. At the Cornerstone Center (178 Bennett Ave., @ W. 189th St.);
(enter building at southernmost entrance, then up two flights of stairs).
RSVPs encouraged but not required:
http://ftjc.org/2015/02/judaism-and-social-justice-essential-concepts/. $5
requested donation. *Three consecutive Wednesdays, March 11th, 18th & 25th,
8pm – 9:30pm. *



*Small Business Seminar *How to open a small business or receive help for
your business. Open Forum. At Broadway Housing Rio II Gallery, 583
Riverside Drive at W. 135th St., 9th floor. with the Manhattan Chamber of
Commerce, NYC Business Solutions, The Columbia School of Business Small
Business Development Center and a representative from the Office of Council
Member Mark Levine to learn about all of the support and services available
to small businesses in our district. Free, but RSVP required: 212-928-6814
/ district7 at council.nyc.gov. *Thursday, March 12th, 8am – 10am.*



*Orientation on Executive Action *Northern Manhattan Coalition for
Immigrant Rights Executive Director Angela Fernandez will emcee a forum on
developments regarding executive action on immigration. Speakers include
President of the Hispanic Federation José Calderón, Executive Director of
La Fuente Lucia Gomez, National Field Manager of United We Dream David
Chung, and Attorney Mabel Bejar from CUNY Citizenship Now. If you are the
parent of a US Citizen or Permanent Resident child, or you were brought to
this country before the age of 16, and in both cases have lived here for at
least five years, then you may be eligible for the immigration relief that
executive action provides. Please join us, and come with questions and
concerns. At the Isabella Geritric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190th
St. *Thursday
March 12th, 6pm-8pm.*



*Domestic Violence Outreach *Join Senator Espaillat and the NYC Mayor’s
Office to Combat Domestic Violence as we conduct outreach to raise
awareness about domestic violence and the resources available for victims
in NYC. If you would like to join us in this important public information
campaign, please email eventsRSVP at adrianoespaillat.org. Meet at the 168th
Street A/C & 1 Trains, SE corner of St. Nicholas Ave. & W. 168th St. *Friday,
March 13th, 8am – 10am. *



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





****LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (3 items)*

*Singin' In The Rain *presented by the Pied Piper Children’s Theatre, based
on the MGM film classic. At the Theatre Space at Holy Trinity Church
Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of Dyckman). Tickets are $12 for
adults, $10 for kids <16 / Seniors 62+; available online at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1188849 or may be reserved in
advance by calling 212-544-2976. Limited “walk-up” sales may be available;
cash/check only. All seating is “general seating”. *Saturdays, March 14th &
21st at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays, March 15th & 22nd at 4pm.*



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


*Celebrate Women’s History Month *with Senator Espaillat and the Hispanic
Society. Details to follow. Free and open to the public. *Friday, March
27th at 6:30pm*.




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

*W. 215th Step Street Construction:* The north side has been re-opened!
Beginning on/about the week of March 9th, demolition work will commence on
the south side of the step street as part of reconstruction project. Work
to be performed also includes minor asbestos removal. Typical work hours
will be Monday – Friday, 7am - 5pm and Saturdays, 8am – 4pm (as needed).
DDC is committed to maintaining a work site that is safe and clean.
However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are common elements of
construction and we ask for your patience during the project. DDC monitors
construction operations and works within the DEP Noise Code regulations. For
more information, call Tanya Pazmino at 646-649-2915 or email
215ssccl at gmail.com. *7am – 5pm weekdays, 8am – 4pm Saturdays.*



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



*Bicycle & Pedestrian Connections to the High Bridge *NYC DoT has posted on
its website the presentation made last week to CB 12 regarding proposed
bicycle and pedestrian connections to the High Bridge:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2015-03-edgecombe-ave-cb12.pdf. The
proposal also makes significant changes to the complicated intersection at
158th St. / Riverside Drives (Upper & Middle) / Edward Morgan Place.
The proposal,
will enhance pedestrian and bike safety and regularize several
intersections, but it also involves a net loss of 10 parking spaces along
Edgecombe Avenue between W. 165th and W. 171st Streets, and a net loss of
26 spaces in CB12 overall. You can also read local coverage about the plan
on Streetsblog (http://www.streetsblog.org/2015/03/05/promising-dot
-plan-overshadowed-by-offensive-cb-12-member-who-puts-parking-first/#more-340819)
and DNAinfo (
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150304/washington-heights/loss-of-parking-high-bridge-plan-will-hurt-working-class-locals-say).






****NEWS YOU CAN USE (6 items)****

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



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

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

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



*Find Out More About Your Building / Landlord *Per a recent article in
DNAinfo: “A new website allows renters and house hunters to search data
from multiple city agencies to find out whether the building they might
move into has violations or other issues. The site… aggregates data from
city agencies detailing years of complaints, violations and building
permits, as well as tax histories going back to 2009, for all of New York's
roughly 900,000 buildings. It combines this information with tenant reviews
of buildings, landlords and management companies.” Read the article here:
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150226/hamilton-heights/website-allows-potential-tenants-see-buildings-dirty-little-secrets.
Visit the site here: https://apartable.com/building-directory/nyc.



*The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance* is now a part of Amazon Smile.
Amazon's philanthropic arm, Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of purchases made
through our page on Amazon Smile to DFM. This means that when you use this
link and do your regular Amazon shopping, DFM will get 0.5% of your
purchase price as a donation. So, please shop through the below link when
you use Amazon and tell your friends! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/32-0035632
<http://dyckmanfarmhouse.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=69fcf0deae5fbb21297354220&id=72c151b6f8&e=3333a22bbb>



*Register for Summer Camp w/ NYC Parks Department *The NYC Parks Experience
Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for  children ages 6-12 to
have a fun-filled summer! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and
outdoor adventure and take part in many of New York City’s rich cultural
and educational opportunities. Summer camp activities run the gamut from
sports programs to swimming to computer classes to field trips to New York
City’s finest cultural institutions. Activities vary by site, and there are
sites in each borough. Registration is by lottery only!. Camps are 9am-5pm,
Monday-Friday for 7 weeks, and costs $500 for the entire session. (Extended
days, 8am-6pm, also are available at selected sites for $575 for the
session.) For more information, visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/summercamp. *Lottery begins today, March
6th, and ends next Sunday, March 15th. *



*The New York City Family Justice Centers (FJCs)* are a program of the
Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence. These FJCs provide criminal
justice, civil legal and social services in one location. When visiting a
Center, victims can meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor,
and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one place. Each FJC
has a Children’s Room where children ages 3 and up can play in a safe and
supervised space while their parents receive services. Six City agencies
and over 30 community based organizations, whose staff collectively speak
over 30 languages, work on-site at these FJCs. The Centers also have access
to telephonic interpretation services for over 150 languages. Learn more at
our website (www.nyc.gov/domesticviolence) and FAQ: (
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/faq/fjc.shtml).



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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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