Dear Friend,

 

With summer in full swing, I want to remind all of you to utilize our Summer Youth Resource Guide, which has exciting opportunities for our youth and families this season. The link is enclosed below for your reference.

 

The New York City Council concluded its legislative session this week by passing the FY 2015 budget, which will restore or expand many programs and services throughout our city. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of my colleagues, the budget was balanced, on time, and addresses several important issues that deeply affect the city and the 35^th Council District.

 

Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to visit the United Nations and attend the Changing Lives Through Mobile event, which focused on how we can use technology to improve our societies and better incorporate women in the future development of our communities. I stood before a diverse audience and shared my perspective as Chair of the New York City Council Women's Issues Committee on the benefits of encouraging more women to pursue careers in science and technology. New York City has begun to address the gender disparity in STEM fields through public-private partnerships, but more must be done to provide women with additional resources and opportunities.  

 

In closing, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the class of 2014 on their academic accomplishments. I had the privilege to attend several of the commencement ceremonies in my district, and I was thrilled to see so many promising and excited faces in the crowd. This is a pivotal time for our district's youth, and I wish all of our graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors.

 

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

Citywide:

 

●$17 million to keep 57 NYCHA community and senior centers open, which includes the Lafayette Gardens Senior Center, located in the 35th District. Community centers will remain open until 11pm, seven days a week for the summer.

 

●An additional 200 police officers will patrol city streets to help curb the violence, and an additional 200 clerical workers in the department.

 

●Middle School students in New York City will receive free lunches.

 

●Expands the anti-gun violence initiative.

 

●$11M to implement the City Council Merit-based Scholarship Program for CUNY students.

 

●Provides more summer job opportunities for youth. 

 

District 35:

 

●The New York City Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus prioritized Medgar Evers College for increased support that will enhance opportunities for K-12 students, teachers, leaders, and parents to sustain the learning process.

 

●$145,000 allocated towards services for children and youth in Brooklyn.

 

●$1.5 million to fund the Macro C Lab Project at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. 

 

●Over $75,000 to offer legal services for women, family, and housing issues.

 

●Several public schools will undergo facility and technology upgrades totaling nearly $1 million.

 

●$121,000 for the Gateway Triangle project of the FAB Alliance.

 

●Funds for education programming throughout the city for children and seniors.

 

●Over $130,000 to fund community organizations throughout Crown Heights. 

Courtesy of the New York City Office of Emergency Management

• If possible, stay out of the sun. When in the sun, wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and a hat to protect your face and head.
• Use an air conditioner if you have one. Set the thermostat no lower than 78 degrees.
• If you do not have an air conditioner, keep rooms well-ventilated with open windows and fans. Consider going to a public pool, air-conditioned store, mall, movie theater, or cooling center.
• Fans work best at night, when they can bring in cooler air from outside.
• Make a special effort to check on your neighbors during a heat wave, especially if they are seniors, young children, and people with special needs. Many older New Yorkers live alone and could suffer unnecessarily in the heat because they are isolated from friends and family.
• Seniors and others who may be sensitive to extreme heat should contact friends, neighbors, or relatives at least twice a day during a heat wave.
• Drink fluids - particularly water - even if you do not feel thirsty.* Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or high amounts of sugar.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible.
• Never leave children, pets, or those who require special care in a parked car during periods of intense summer heat.
• Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun's peak hours - 11 AM to 4 PM. If you must engage in strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, usually in the morning between 4 AM and 7 AM.
• Cool showers or baths may be helpful, but avoid extreme temperature changes. Never take a shower immediately after becoming overheated - extreme temperature changes may make you ill, nauseated, or dizzy.
• During heat emergencies, the City may open cooling centers. If cooling centers are open, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115), contact 311 online, or locate a center online.

• NEW Friends of Brower Park Inc. & Community Food Projects LLC's Farmers Market at Brower Park (Prospect Place & Brooklyn Avenue) on Wednesdays at 10AM - 7PM and Saturdays at 8AM - 4PM in Brooklyn, NY from June 25 - November 15. [email protected]
• NEW REES is polling NYCHA resid

  ents 

  to understand their preferences for tax preparation services. This survey is for residents only. 
• NEW Brooklyn CB3 residents get preference for 50% of the rentals at Elliot J. Hobbs Gardens http://ow.ly/ywT7k.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• CUNY Open Houses have begun. For a complete schedule of campus events, click here.

In this Issue

New York State has over $13 billion in lost money. Every day, the Office of the New York State Comptroller returns $1 million to those who file claims. Is there money under your name? Click on the link to begin your search.

The Department of Small Business Services  is looking to award $35,000 to $50,000 for a 12-month program to 5 community organizations that work with immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners that serve either Chinese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian, or Korean communities. Click here to view the RFP details. 

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 

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The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc (RFMH) is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Interventionist for an innovative evidence-based program. Apply here! 

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.

New York City Housing Connect

 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