[BwayDems] Upcoming events, meetings & opportunities from Sen. Espaillat <3/10/15 edition; 49 items>

[Elizabeth Lorris Ritter]

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*Tuesday, March 10th, 2015*



*Dear Neighbor,*



*Lots of opportunities for young people, seniors, artists, entrepreneurs,
and more!* *Scroll down for information about things happening:*

·         *Tomorrow, Thursday & Friday (10 items)*

·         *This weekend (11 items)*

·         *Next week (11 items)*

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

·         *Roads & transit (3 items)*

·         *Programs for young people (2 items)*

·         *Arts opportunities (3 items)*

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



*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.*



*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*





****TOMORROW, THURSDAY & FRIDAY *** (10 items)*

*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 Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W.
190th St. *Thursday
March 12th, 6pm-8pm.*



*FACE OUT: An evening of poetry with Katie Herman, Cora Dean, Adam
Pellegrini, & Talia Shalev *Join Word Up for an evening of poetry featuring
four Brooklyn-based poets. *Cora Dean* is a writer and filmmaker who
recently published her first book of poems, *Shred*. *Katie Herman* is a
freelance book editor by day whose poetry and criticism have appeared in a
variety of publications. She studied poetry in the University of Maryland’s
MFA program along with *Adam Pellegrini*, who directs a writing center in
NYC and is the assistant poetry editor of *Sakura Review*. His poems have
been featured in journals such as *Harpur Palate *and* Pebble Lake
Review*. *Talia
Shalev* is studying poetry as a PhD student at the Graduate Center, CUNY.
She is the assistant poetry editor of the *Los Angeles Review*, and her
poems have appeared or will appear in the *Seattle Review*, *Mare Nostrum*,
and the *Volta*. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165
th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Thursday, March 12th, 7pm – 9pm.*



*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.*



*Word Up Open Mic *with Word Up volunteers *Beatriz*, *Cheyenne*, and *Reza*
hosting, Friday nights are always a blast. All ages and persuasions
welcome. Join the new Word Up Open Mic Facebook Group to stay updated on
special hosts and more. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave.
@ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Friday, March 13th, 7pm – 9pm.*



*Triskaidekaphobia, anyone?! *Two months in a row! (If you believe that
sort of thing...)* Friday the 13th.*







****THIS WEEKEND*** (11 items)*

*SATURDAY (6 items)*

*Easy as Pi **Celebrate the mathematical constant, pi (3.1415926535…), and
its confluence with the calendar. This event is out of the neighborhood,
but fun for all of you math geeks out there!) Get ready for a mathematical
morning. Join MoMath at 9am in Madison Square Park; we’ll count ourselves
to figure out what pi means, and then count down together to 9:25am. Then
the Museum of Math will open for a day of special pi-related activites.
There will also be prizes for the best pi-related song, and the best
“pi-ku”, a 3-lined poem with lines of 3, 14, and 15 syllables. At the end
of the day, join fellow math fans in Madison Square Park for a count-down
to 9:26pm. For more information, visit
http://momath.org/home/pi-day-2015/#sthash.iYcH4xmM.dpuf
<http://momath.org/home/pi-day-2015/#sthash.iYcH4xmM.dpuf>. **Saturday,
3.14*



*Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day *Join us for a morning of learning and
sharing *sponsored by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University**.
**Learn more about this disease and how to prevent it. *Discussions will
include:

·         Screening for colon cancer: Why colonoscopy? Are there other
alternatives?

·         Colorectal Cancer: Risk factors and how much of it is in the genes

·         I have been diagnosed with colon cancer – now what?

·         Patient Stories

Various vendors will be on hand providing useful literature, materials, and
giveaways. You will also have the opportunity to interact with our staff
and faculty and enjoy refreshments. Free and open to the public; bring your
family and friends! At the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
/ Myrna L. Daniels Auditorium (173 Fort Washington Ave. btw. W. 165th & 168
th Streets). If you have any questions, please contact Annmarie Tarleton
(212-304-7813 / at3004 at cumc.columbia.edu). *Saturday, March 14th, 10:30am –
1pm.*



*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.*



*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.*



*The Virtuoso Recorder *Revel in the siren soundings of the recorder, the
vertical flute that's today regarded as something of a child's instrument,
but was during its heyday a favorite of the period's finest composers.
*Brooklyn
Baroque* delves into the recorder repertoires of Boismortier, Schickhardt
and the great J.S. Bach. Tickets are $25 per person and $20 for members. At
the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd St. Advanced
registration is required: call 212-923-8008 or email educationmjm at gmail.com.
At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Jumel Terrace btw. W. 160th & 162nd St. *Saturday,
March 14th, 3pm - 5pm.*



*Bottom's Up! Social Open Mic *A hip hop showcase hosted by *Charlie Uptown*,
featuring hop hop artist *Charlie Cruz* and activist* Jason Javier *from
People Power Movement/Movimiento Poder Popular. With the mission to
establish a source of hip hop in Washington Heights and provide a free
artistic space for all aspiring artists, limited open mic slots will be
available—sign up early! At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave.
@ W. 165th St. Info: 347-688-4456. *Saturday, March 14th, 5pm – 7pm*





*SUNDAY (5 items)*

*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.*



*Celebrate International Womyn's Day with Word Up! *As is a tradition
for *Tingo:
Grita Fuerte*, every March we celebrate International Womyn's Day by having
an event to honor women in community. This year, we will be having a
potluck/community brunch and a screening of the movie *Frida*.. At Word Up
Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165th St. Info:
347-688-4456. *Sunday,
March 15th, noon – 3pm**.*



*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. *



*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”. *Sundays, March 15th &
22nd at 4pm, and Saturday, March 21st at 3pm & 8pm.*



*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., btw Isham & W.
207th St. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. *Sunday, March
15th at 7pm.*







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

*NoMAA 2015 Uptown Arts Stroll Poster Election Day **Vote for your favorite
poster at the **NOMAA Artists’ Salon. C*omplimentary refreshments and hors
d'oeuvres, music by the Frank Rhodes Band and give away 10 free gift
certificates. Music by Frank Rhodes Band. *At 809 Restaurant, 112 Dyckman
St. btw. Post & Nagle Avenues. *For more information or to RSVP, call
212-567-4394,
email artstroll at nomaanyc.org or *visit *www.nomaanyc.org*. **Monday, March
16th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.*



*How to be a History Detective* Using high tech tools and old-fashioned
sleuthing to uncover the history of Upper West Side buildings. Featuring a
Presentation on Research Tools (Anthony W. Robins, architectural historian,
author and lecturer), Overview of Building Typology (Susan De Vries,
consultant on historic preservation and NYC history), and optional 30
minute one-on-one sessions following presentations to meet with research
volunteers who will help you get started on your own search. Learn how to
research the history of your own building, your school, your church, your
synagogue or your favorite example of UWS architecture. Free and open to
the public, 891 Amsterdam Avenue (at W. 103rd  St.) *Monday, March 16th at
6:30pm.*



*WHIN Music Community Charter School* plans to open in District 6 in the
Fall of 2016, beginning with K/1. MISSION: The School will implement a
music-centered curriculum in combination with intensive El Sistema-inspired
music instruction to develop a creative learning environment with strong
parent engagement and community support. In this environment, students will
be able to develop the necessary skills (such as their executive
functioning and socio-emotional skills) and inquisitive minds, which are
essential elements for academic performance at or above grade level in the
school setting and also are strong predictors that lead them to fulfilling
professional lives and positive engagement with their communities. We are
holding an informational meeting at Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran
Church. Come with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to learn more about
us. RSVP helpful but not required: whinmusiccs at gmail.com. *Tuesday, March
17th at 6pm. *(Come early to hear our kids’ St. Patrick's Performance,
beginning at 5pm!)



*How Do We Protect Our Public Spaces? *NYCommons, is a new project of the
Urban Justice Center, Common Cause New York, and the Fund for Public
Advocacy. NYCommons is in the planning stages, *and* *would like your input
to help shape a citywide coalition to influence policy making around how
the city deals with its public assets. One of the goals of the project is
to provide local stakeholders with tools needed to impact decisions around
the future of their parks, libraries, community gardens, housing and other
publicly held spaces.* By creating accessible information about who
controls these public assets, how decisions about the properties are made,
and how members of the public can influence these choices, NYCommons seeks
to build a coalition to help communities raise their voices to ensure that
local people will continue to enjoy the benefits of shared space for
generations to come. Together we will develop a citywide framework to
address the issues raised by decisions affecting future use of public
places. For more information, please contact Lauren George at (212)
691-6425 or lgeorge at commoncause.org and if you are able to join NYCommons
for a meeting. There will be one in northern Manhattan at the Harlem YMCA,
180 W. 135th St., 1st floor (Brick Room); call or email here for additional
locations. *Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.*



*Introduction to the NUTS & BOLTS of Filmmaking for Short films **Imelda
O’Reilly*, a filmmaker and former NYU Assistant Professor will lead this
three- part workshop series. Ideal for actors, writers or anyone who wants
to start or continue to develop their writing techniques. Participants can
choose an idea to develop into a short screenplay. Material covered will
include tools and formulae to help you develop the craft of screenwriting.
She will also cover basic directing techniques. Ignite your imagination and
learn new ways to embrace the cinematic language of storytelling. Part 1 –
Structure, Character, Story; Part 2 – Dramatic Action & TENSION - Film as a
Visual Medium; Part 3 – Techniques and Formulae to help Dramatize your
work. *$20 for NoMAA members; $50 for non-members.* At the Inwood Center,
5030 Broadway, 6th floor. *Space is l*imited; RSVP required:
info at nomaanyc.org
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*Three consecutive Wednesdays, March 18th* *& 25th* *and April 1st, 6:30pm
- 8:30pm.*



*NYC Prevention Resource Center “Brown Bag Series” / Session 2: Strategic
Prevention Framework (Part I) *Pack your lunch and come to the NYC PRC’s
monthly “mini-trainings” that will cover a variety of topics. Session 2 will be
90 minutes devoted to Strategic Prevention Framework- Part 1 (Assessment
and Capacity). Being involved in a coalition means being fluent in the SPF.
Come join us for 90 minutes strictly focused on assessment and capacity of
the SPF. Together, we will dive in to fully understanding these two
components of the model and applying them to your coalition. Additional
sessions will cover strategic prevention framework (planning & logic
models; implementation & evaluation) and sustainability, and will be held
at the same time (usually) on the 3rd Friday of each month, through June.
At 105 E. 22nd St., suite 517. RSVP to Karla Bueno (
kbueno at childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540) by the previous Wednesday.
Registration will be limited to approximately 10-15 people. Light
refreshments will be provided to accompany your lunch. *Friday, March 20th,
noon – 1:30pm.*



*Open House – Isabella House*: housing for independent seniors over the age
of 62. Imagine the possibilities; widen your horizons! Our moderately
priced studio and one-bedroom units are spacious, sunny and all boast
spectacular views. We offer exercise and other classes, an on-site
greenhouse, and many other activities, including music, poetry readings,
dancing, movies and trips around the City. Our amenities include lunch &
dinner every day; complimentary basic cable TV and all utilities;
24-hour emergency
call system; library, gift shop, beauty salon, laundry & check cashing
facilities; guest suite for overnight guests; and free on-site visitor
parking. Rentals begin at $2,400/month. Come visit and learn more! At 515
Audubon Avenue (W. 190th St.) For more information: 212-342-9539. S*aturday,
March 21st, 11am - 3pm.*



*Women's History Family Workshop *March is Women's History Month, and to
celebrate, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is hosting a *Women's History Family
Workshop*. Make a book telling the story of a woman whom you admire, and
gather around for tales of Morris-Jumel-related ladies, including, but not
limited to, the fabulous Eliza Jumel. The Workshop is free with museum
admission. Advanced registration is required: call 212-923-8008 or email
educationmjm at gmail.com. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Jumel Terrace btw. W.
160th & 162nd St. *Saturday, March 21st, 1pm - 3pm.*



*Shakespeare Saturdays Cinema* hosts another free Shakespeare movie through
the Inwood Library. Details of this popular film are at
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/03/21/shakespeare-saturday-cinema-taming-shrew.
A Curtain Riser composed by Donna Kendall Stearns set to Shakespeare text
will be sung by Lela Frechette, Michael Marcotte, and Vincent Saia. The
film will be shown in the Downstairs Auditorium of the Inwood Library, 4790
Broadway (between Dyckman & Cumming Streets). Free and open to the
public. *Saturday,
March 21st at 2:15 pm**.*



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



*Sunday Concerts at The Lounge* The HVG Performing Arts Group cordially
invites you to: Keyboard Classics, a program presenting three great
masterpieces in the piano literature to celebrate HVG's ongoing Steinway O
restoration. The program will include Sergei Prokofiev's Sonata #7 (*The
Stalingrad*), Modest Mussorgsky's *Pictures at an Exhibition* and Robert
Schumann's glorious *Fantasy*. Come and hear the newly restored piano shine
with these epic works in concert. Pianists will include Alan Moverman,
Joseph Kissner and Evelyne Luest. At the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens: 128
Pinehurst Avenue at West 183rd Street. $12 donation includes post-concert
reception with the artists. *Sunday, March 22nd at 5pm.*





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

*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, Councilmembers
Mark Levine & Ydanis Rodriguez, and honorees to be announced. Live music;
refreshments. Free and open to the public. Venue and other details to
follow. *Friday, March 27th at 6:30pm-8:30pm*.


*Strangers in a Strange Land: Jews and Latinos on Stage *Excerpts of three
new plays exploring the crossovers and divisions in Jewish and Latino
culture. The event is presented by the *Dream Uptown Arts Series* and will
be held at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W. 166th Street at
Audubon Ave. This is a project of the Fort Tryon Jewish Center in
collaboration with Jewish Plays Project, with community support provided by
UP Theater Company. We are also looking for a volunteer (or two!) for our
first event! Volunteers needed Sunday, March 29 from 5:30pm – 9pm (flexible);
volunteers to assist with set up and breakdown, greet attendees, and be an
enthusiastic audience member. Interested volunteers should contact Melissa
Moschitto at melissamoschitto at gmail.com. *Sunday, March 29th at 6:30pm**.*

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

*W. 215th Step Street Construction:* Demolition work on the south side of
the step street continues. 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.*



*Overnight Lane Closures on the Major Deegan Expressway* (right and left
lanes, northbound) due to scaffolding and shield removal on the High
Bridge. Please be advised, beginning on/or about 10pm Wednesday, March 11th
until 5am Thursday, March 12th, weather and field conditions permitting,
there will be a right and left lane closure, on the Major Deegan
Expressway, northbound. These closures are necessary in order to proceed
with the scaffolding and shield removal involved with the rehabilitation of
the High Bridge. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes.
Flaggers will be posted near the High Bridge work site (approaching section
between exits 7 and 8 of Major Deegan Expressway, northbound. Emergency
vehicle access will be maintained at all times. For more information, call
Marlyn Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email highbridgeccl at gmail.com. *March 11th
into March 12th, 10pm – 5am.*



*Overnight Lane & Shoulder Closures on the Major Deegan Expressway*
(northbound) due to scaffolding and shield removal on the High Bridge.
Please be advised that through Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00pm to
5:00am, weather and field conditions permitting, there will be a right lane
closure as well as a shoulder closure, on the Major Deegan Expressway,
northbound. These closures are necessary in order to proceed with the
scaffolding and shield removal involved with the rehabilitation of the High
Bridge. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes. Flaggers
will be posted near the High Bridge work site (approaching section between
exits 7 and 8 of Major Deegan Expressway, northbound. Emergency vehicle
access will be maintained at all times. For more information, call Marlyn
Nuñez at 718-588-2564 or email highbridgeccl at gmail.com.*Overnight on March
12th & 13th *(ends 5am March 14th).





****PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2 items)****

*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 ends Sunday, March
15th. *



*People’s Theatre Project FREE Saturday Theatre Program, “To Be Heard”, for
Teens (13-17) *Middle and high school students will choose a social theme
to explore, and work together to create their own original theatrical
collage to address the topic. Each week, a professional artist will engage
the young actors in theatre games and activities to facilitate the creation
and performance of a collection of scenes, monologues, movement, music, and
spoken word pieces. Saturdays, April 18th - June 6th, noon - 3pm. Visit
http://www.peoplestheatreproject.org/#!to-be-heard/c205c to register.
Registration
now open! No experience necessary. Enrollment will be considered on a
first-come first-served basis. All programs take place at the Alianza
Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W. 166th St. @ Audubon Ave. All programs
are FREE! *Registration open through March 29th. *Unfortunately the “Circle
Up” program for kids, 6-12, is full.





****ARTS OPPORTUNITIES (3 items)****

*March & April at the Hebrew Tabernacle's Gold Wing *Come see the current
exhibit, *Moments of Contact by Diana Schmertz*. Diana Schmertz’ paintings
of hands and fingers enfolded or in their own little bubbles, invites the
viewer to engage at a distance as well as at close range, simultaneously to
understand relationships from both the subjective and the objective, the
ordered and the chaotic. 551 Fort Washington Avenue at W. 185th St. Call
212-568-8304 for open hours. Through April 29th.



*2015 Call for Artists! *The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA)
announces a call for artists for the 12th annual Uptown ArtStroll this
June. Artists from Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem (W. 135th -
220th Streets). The Stroll showcases the painters, photographers, writers,
musicians, sculptors, actors, dancers and filmmakers of Northern Manhattan.
See these links for more information and how to participate.
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-booking-info/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/list-your-open-studio/,
http://www.artstroll.com/how-to-participate/submit-your-venue/. See you at
the Stroll!



*The first annual Higher Ground Festival* is going down on June 27th as
part of the Uptown ArtStroll. The HG Festival is looking for artists of all
stripes to take part in this community-affirming, cultural extravaganza.
The Festival is open to arts of all kinds: music, dance, theatre, visual,
spoken word, fashion, film, magic, comedy. In short: artists of all
disciplines and talents. They’ve extended the deadline so there’s still
time to apply and to spread the word. Chosen participants will have 3
months to create collaborative projects, and will receive a project stipend
and workspace. There is a $30 processing fee. Find the application on the
Higher Ground Festival Facebook Page, or request one by email:
tkonhigherground at gmail.com. *Deadline: March 15th.*





****NEWS YOU CAN USE: RESOURCES, CLASSES & ONGOING EXHIBITS ETC. (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.



*Benefits Checklist for Older Adults *now available from the Brookdale
Center for Healthy Aging*.* Updated for 2015 This is an essential resource
for anyone who advises or assists elderly individuals in New York State –
from lawyers, accountants and financial advisers, to social workers, nurses
and doctors. Free! Visit
http://brookdale.org/benefits-checklist-for-older-adults/ for more
information.



*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>



*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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