Volume 1 Issue 9                                                                                                                                                                    August 22, 2014
Letter from Laurie

Dear Friend,


 

On Saturday at 11AM, I invite you to join the march for justice in Staten Island led by Reverend Al Sharpton and the family of Eric Garner. We will walk from the intersection where he took his final breaths to the District Attorney's Office then host a rally a few blocks away. We will not go back!

 

The excessive use of police force is an issue that has become prevalent in recent weeks within the African-American community. It is heartbreaking to watch the images on the news that share an eerie resemblance to the Civil Rights Movement. Tensions have been high in the city of Ferguson, Missouri where college-bound Michael Brown, an 18-year-old unarmed Black teenager was shot and killed by Police Officer Darren Wilson on August 9th. 


 

Now is not the time to remain silent or to sit back and do nothing. Our action or inaction today will dictate the course of our nation's future and whether history will repeat itself. How many more mothers must grieve over the loss of their son? When will enough be enough?  Our youth, our parents should not have to live in fear of law enforcement authorities. We live in a civil society where the rights and lives of one another should be respected. Let us continue to work together to strengthen community and police relations to ensure that our youth have every opportunity to realize their fullest potential. 

 

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 

Legislative Update
  • Introduced a recognize the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Summer Project, also known as Freedom Summer. In 1964, civil rights organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Legal Defense Fund recruited volunteers from New York City to support efforts in Mississippi to help African-Americans become full participants in the electoral process through voting or running for elected office. As a result of this project, more than 1,000 African-American voters were registered and 40 Freedom schools, or alternative free schools for African-American youth were established to cultivate political participation and activism in Mississippi. There were many who risked or lost their lives that summer. On the 50th anniversary of this endeavor, we honor the work and their memories. 
Announcements & Notices
  • Click here to view the Annual Civil Service Exam Schedule.
  • Girl Be Heard is looking for applicants with excellent grant writing skills, fundraising experience and a passion for social justice issues. They celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified individuals. Apply here!  

  • The State University of New York Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is  part of a network of 10 EOC's and 2 Outreach Centers throughout New York State.

    Founded in 1966, BEOC provides tuition free academic and career training to over 1600 eligible New York residents annually. Free tutoring, internship and job placement services are provided to students and alumni. Please check out our temporary website to learn more about the application process. Classes start August 28, 2014.  

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In this Issue
Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo and community residents participate in nationwide "Don't Shoot" campaign in recognition of the protests in Ferguson.
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Well Wishes
Congratulations to Meredith Phillips Almeida, the new Executive Director of the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership!

We want to welcome the 78th Precinct's new Commanding Officer, Captain Frank DiGiacomo.

All the best to Deputy Inspector Michael Ameri of the 78th Precinct on his new promotion to Commanding Officer Highway Patrol & CSI.

We want to extend our sincerest condolences to James Caldwell, president of the 77th Precinct Community Council, for the loss of his wife, Shirley.
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Laurie A. Cumbo
New York City Council
District 35, Brooklyn
Chair, Women's Issues
Cultural Affairs
Finance
Higher Education
Public Housing
Youth Services

District Office
1 Hanson Place, Suite 201
Brooklyn, NY 11243
Phone: 718.260.9191
Fax: 718.398.2808

Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1792
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212.788.7081
Fax: 212.788.7712

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Constituent Hours

If you need assistance please stop by my District Office during these hours.

 

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

Community Board Constituent Hours
Brooklyn Community Board No. 2
Every 1st Tuesday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
350 Jay Street, 8th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 596-5410

Brooklyn Community Board No. 3
Every 4th Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
1360 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-6601

Brooklyn Community Board No. 8
Every 2nd Tuesday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
1291 St. Marks Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-5574

Brooklyn Community Board No. 9
Every 3rd Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM
890 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 778-9279 


Extra, Extra: Community Events





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Saturday August 23

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Washington Park & DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY

 

Saturday August 23

Friends of Brower Park Inc.& Community Food Projects LLC Greenmarket

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Brower Park (Prospect Place and Brooklyn Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

[email protected] 

Saturday August 23

Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Corner

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Washington Park and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY

 

Saturday August 23 - 24

AfroPunk Festival

12PM

Commodore Barry Park (Flushing Avenue and Navy Street) Brooklyn, NY

 

Saturday August 23

Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival

2PM

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument 

Rain Location: BRIC Media House Ballroom, 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY

 

Saturday August 23

Join Haiti Cultural Exchange for its Fourth Annual Pwezi ak Mizik Anba Ton�l, an evening of Haitian poetry and music under one roof! Poetry Readings by: Marc Anthony Arena, Jean Dany Joachim and Francie Latour.

6:00PM - 9:00PM

FiveMyles Gallery, 558 St. Johns Place Brooklyn, NY

 

Tuesday August 26

Free Personal Financial Course hosted by PACC's Home Services Department 

6:30PM - 8:30PM

226 Lefferts Place Brooklyn, NY 

To register, email all contact information to Charisse Smith: [email protected] or call (718) 783-3549 ext. 315.

 

Wednesday August 27

Friends of Brower Park Inc.& Community Food Projects LLC Greenmarket

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Brower Park (Prospect Place and Brooklyn Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

[email protected] 

 

Thursday August 28

Fort Greene Council Walk-A-Thon 

"Promoting Health & Wellness Programs for Seniors & Children" Registration begins at 8am - Walk begins at 9am Starts at The Putnam Triangle directly across from Grace Agard Harewood Neighborhood Senior Center. For more information or to register contact the Willoughby Neighborhood Senior Center at (718) 875-1011 or Fort Greene Council Inc. at 718-638-6910.

8:00AM - 11:00AM

Putnam Triangle 966 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 

 

Thursday August 28

47th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival

Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY

 

Saturday August 30

Friends of Brower Park Inc.& Community Food Projects LLC Greenmarket

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Brower Park (Prospect Place and Brooklyn Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

[email protected] 

 

Monday September 1- Sunday September 14

Broadway Week 

  New York City

 

Monday September 1

New York Caribbean Carnival: Labor Day Parade 2014

Click here for the full list of events.

11:00AM - 6:00PM

Eastern Parkway (between Schenectady Avenue to Flatbush Extension) Brooklyn, NY

 
Tuesday September 2 

Open House + Free Classes Week

Whether you are passionate about dance or just curious, take a class and meet their amazing teaching artists, stop by for the open house and free week of classes. Dancewave caters to all ages and abilities, from Creative Movement for toddlers, to Boys Dance, to Ballet and Jazz for teens. They also offer Modern Dance and workout classes for adults.

Fall Semester classes begin on Saturday, September 6th. To register go to dancewave.org, or call for more information at 718.522.4696. Space for the open house is limited, so please email us at [email protected]. 

 

Wednesday September 3

Friends of Brower Park Inc.& Community Food Projects LLC Greenmarket

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Brower Park (Prospect Place and Brooklyn Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

[email protected] 

 

Saturday September 6

Friends of Brower Park Inc.& Community Food Projects LLC Greenmarket

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Brower Park (Prospect Place and Brooklyn Avenue) Brooklyn, NY

[email protected]

 

Saturday September 6

Tenant Help: First Saturday at PACC

10:00AM - 1:00PM

201 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 

Appointments are suggested.

(718) 522-2613

 

Saturday September 6

 Let's Move, Fort Greene! Bike With Us.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Use a Citi Bike at no cost, or bring your own, and take a ride with a licensed bike instructor to Greenpoint/McCarren Park Greenmarket . Ride from Citi Bike Station on Flushing & Carlton Avenues and see local attractions, do some shopping at the Greenmarket and take a few breaks along the way. All riders MUST bring and wear a helmet and be comfortable riding on the street.

Please register below via Eventbrite. Questions? Contact us at (718)230-1689 or 

 

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