Dear Friend,

 

As summer approaches, I hope that you and your family will take advantage of the opportunities that are included in the Pulse 35: Summer Youth Resource Guide.

 

Street harassment is an issue that many women in New York City face on a frequent basis. It was so inspiring to see young girls discover their voices during our Girl Power: Taking Back Our Streets Through Art event, which was held in collaboration with Tatyana Fazlalizadeh and HollaBack!,  

 

As Chair of the Women's Issues Committee, I feel that it is important to address these challenges by empowering both women and men to speak out against these inappropriate actions. 

 

In recognition of Father's Day and the role men can play to curb violence within our communities, I am excited to partner with CONNECT, members of the New York City Council, and other elected officials, to host a citywide Father's Day Pledge on Saturday June 14th. Family is the glue that holds our community together and Father's Day represents an invaluable opportunity to celebrate and reaffirm our collective values. I invite all of you to come together, to celebrate fatherhood, and take the pledge to end violence together. 

 

I hope that you will continue to engage with my office, exchanging ideas and solutions to improve our district, city, and state.

 

Yours in Partnership,

Laurie A. Cumbo

Member of the New York City Council

Local Leaders and Elected Officials Celebrate a 'Day for Daddy'   

Men Pledge Against Domestic Violence on City Hall Steps

Tuesday June 17, 2014 at 7PM

84th Precinct Community Council 

Brooklyn Bridge Park by the Carousel Brooklyn, NY 

 

Tuesday June 17, 2014 at 7PM 

88th Precinct Community Council

Ingersoll Community Center 177 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY

 

• NEW Free Health Bucks? Community organizations can apply to receive these $2 coupons that can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables at any farmers' markets located in all five boroughs of New York City (NYC).
• NEW The Clinton Hill Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) distributes fresh, organic, affordable vegetables to families in the cafeteria of P.S. 56. Pick up vegetables weekly (or every other week) at 170 Gates Avenue for 5 months: June 12 to November 6.
• NEW The Crown Heights Community Mediation Center is registering children for FREE Fresh Air Fund Summer Sleepaway Camp. Registration is based on rolling admissions and will remain open until all available slots are filled. For more information or to register, call (718) 773-6886 or visit their office at 256 Kingston Avenue Brooklyn, NY..
• The Lefferts Community Food Co-op is looking for members to open by Fall 2014. Download the form or call (201) 472-0639.
• The Summer Youth Police Academy begins on Monday July 7 and ends on Friday August 15. To apply, click here.Youth ages 10-16 years old are eligible. Enrollment is open for a limited time.
• CUNY Open Houses have begun. For a complete schedule of campus events, click here.
• The office of the Kings County District Attorney now has an Immigration Fraud Helpline to provide immigrants with a safe haven for legal support. The unit can be reached at (718) 250-3333. 

In this Issue

Council Member Cumbo and Comptroller Scott Stringer will introduce legislation that would require New York City to enact a "right to request" law, providing a formal mechanism for workers and employers to discuss workplace flexibility. as well as other best practices that companies can adopt.

 

The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare will hold a hearing to discuss Intro. 187, a bill that I introduced that would require the Administration for Children's Services to provide information regarding high school graduation rates of youth in foster care.

NEW Looking for a job? The Center for Behavioral Health Services Assisted Competitive Employment Program helps participants find employment and create a better future. Eligibility requirements: 

Contact: Santania or Kristen at (718) 210-3800 

Community Board No. 2 is searching for a Community Associate. Apply today!

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July 19-25, 2014

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Long Island, NY

Contact: Sophie Rivera at [email protected] or

Connie Zayas at [email protected].

(212) 682-5272

 40 Vanderbilt Avenue

Laurie A. Cumbo

New York City Council

District 35, Brooklyn

1 Hanson Place, Suite 201

Brooklyn, NY 11243

Phone: 718.260.9191

Fax: 718.398.2808

250 Broadway, Suite 1792

New York, NY 10007

Phone: 212.788.7081

Fax: 212.788.7712

 

Monday            Appointment Only

Tuesday        10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday     4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday         1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday              Appointment Only