Volume 1 Issue 10 September 5, 2014
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Letter from Laurie
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Dear Friend,
We live in a city that is faced with many challenges, but as New Yorkers we continue to press forward.
From affordable housing to public safety, it is clear that our communities need additional resources to create opportunities for our families and small businesses to thrive. Through progressive leadership and civic engagement, our city will continue to serve as a model for so many others across this nation and around the world.
As the summer festivities come to a close, my colleagues and I are preparing to resume legislative business in City Hall to address the issues that impact our quality of life. I hope you will become informed and engaged citizens this season, voicing your concerns and solutions to strengthen the city that we all love.
Election Day is Tuesday, September 9. Polls will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. I want to encourage all of you to vote for your representation in the local, statewide, and Congressional offices. The Democratic process requires the full participation of all citizens, and not spectators. In order to improve our neighborhoods, we must demonstrate our interest to see change.
I look forward to working with all of you to uplift and empower our community.
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
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Legislative Update
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Int 0187-2014 Sponsored by Council Member Laurie A Cumbo This bill will call for the ACS commissioner to submit an annual report to City Council no later than October 1, 2014, and no later than every October 1 thereafter, regarding the number of youth in foster care who graduated from high school in the previous year from September 1 through August 31.
Res 0377-2014 Sponsored by Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Summer Project.
Int 0148-2014 (Signed into Law) Sponsored by Council Member Brad Lander A Local Law to amend the New York City charter, in relation to increasing independent expenditure disclosure requirements. *Co-sponsored by: Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo
Int 0422-2014 (Signed into law) Sponsored by Council Member Helen Rosenthal A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain persons with disabilities. *Signed on by : Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo
Int 0131-2014 (Signed into law) Sponsored by Council Member Robert Cornegy A Local Law to amend the New York City charter, in relation to door alarms in school buildings. *Signed on by Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo
Int 0006-2014 (Signed into law) Sponsored by Council Member Daniel Garodnick A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to requiring public-facing disclosure of campaign spending. *Signed on by Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo
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Announcements & Notices
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JASA's Institute for Senior Action (IFSA) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2014 semester. IFSA offers an exciting opportunity to engage people from across metropolitan New York in skill enhancement and leadership development, and serves as a vehicle to introduce recent retirees to the world of senior advocacy. Join JASA's Institute for Senior Action for 10 weeks of hands on training in advocacy and social action. Learn from highly acclaimed government, non-profit, and community leaders.
*Engage in Citywide Issues *Learn Community Organizing Skills *Take Action in Your Community *Understand the Legislative Process in NYC, NY State, and DC *Presentations by: AARP, Alzheimer's Association, Elected Officials, Independent Budget Office, League of Women Voters NYC, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicaid, NYC Department for the Aging, Volunteers of Legal Services, and more
The 10 week IFSA course is held once per week on Tuesdays, September 9th - November 25th, from 10am-2:00pm at JASA, 247 West 37th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). There is no class October 14th or November 4th. We encourage and welcome older adults from all backgrounds, boroughs and ethnicities to join us in learning about, and advocating for senior rights. Classes are taught in English. The total cost for the 10 weeks is $100. For more information or for additional copies of the flyer or application, please feel free to contact me at 212-273-5260 or [email protected].
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Police are warning residents about the "one-ring phone scam," which uses auto-dialers to target cell phone numbers across the country. The danger to consumers is not in receiving the call, but in calling back. Scammers let the phone ring once and then hang up, prompting a missed call notification on phones. When an intended victim returns the call, police say they hear a message like "You've reached the operator, please hold," while being slammed by a heft per-minute charge on top of an international rate. Police say the calls come from phone numbers with three-digit area codes that look like they are from within the U.S., but are actually associated with international phone numbers.
The area codes used by scammers include 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849 and 876.
To protect themselves, police advise cell phone owners to ignore a call like this should they receive one. If you're tempted to call back for whatever reason, check the number on online directories or search engines first so you can confirm where the phone is registered or see if it's listed as a scam phone number.
If you have been the victim of the scam, police say to try to resolve the charges with your cell phone carrier and, if that doesn't work, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications commission.
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Mayor de Blasio has directed Small Business Services and Operations to develop recommendations to achieve these goals by working with City agencies and soliciting feedback from the public. Share your ideas to make the City's regulatory environment better for small businesses by using this form. The deadline is Friday, September 26.
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The Museum of the City of New York is offering free history and art activities - with snacks - in September. Drop by Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27, any time between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; no reservations are required. Programs are geared to families with children ages 6-12 years old. Visit the website, www.mcny.org or email [email protected] for more information.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries: Workshops for Visitors with Developmental and Learning Disabilities and Those on the Autism Spectrum. Discoveries workshops take place one Sunday a month and last for 90 minutes. Each one focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour followed by a related art activity in the studio. The program is free, but reservations are necessary. Receive a schedule and/or make a reservation at (212) 650- 2010 or [email protected].
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Well Wishes
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Congratulations to Jonathan Butler, Eric Demby (owners) and Jen Watson, General Manager on the grand opening of Berg'n!
Best wishes to Sandra Bowie as the new Executive Director of Ifetayo Cultural Academy.
All the best to Kwayera Archer-Cunningham, the founder and former executive director in her future endeavors.
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To intern or volunteer, contact us!
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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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Who Represents Me?
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Locate your city, state, and federal representatives. Click here for more information.
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Call to Action
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Brooklyn Community Board No. 3
Board Meeting: Monday, September 8
7:00 PM
Location: TBD (call for updated location)
Phone: 718-622-6601
Chair: Tremaine Wright
District Manager: Henry Butler
77th Precinct Community Council
Meeting: Monday, September 8
7:30 PM
Location: TBD
(call for updated information)
Phone: (718) 735-0634 Deputy Inspector Eddie Lott
Brooklyn Community Board No. 2
Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 10
6:00 PM
Location: Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 52 Gates Avenue
Phone: 718-596-5410
Chair: Shirley A. McRae
District Manager: Robert Perris
Brooklyn Community Board No. 8
Board Meeting: Thursday, September 11
7:00 PM
Location: 151 Rochester Avenue
Corner of St. Marks Avenue
Phone: 718-467-5574
Chair: Nizjoni Granville
District Manager: Michelle George
88th Precinct Community Council
Meeting: Tuesday, September 16
7:30 PM
Location: TBD
(call for updated information)
Phone: (718) 636-6526 Captain Peter Fiorillo
84th Precinct Community Council
Meeting: Tuesday, September 16
6:30 PM
Location: TBD
(call for updated information)
Phone: (718) 875-6850 Captain Sergio Centa
71st Precinct Community Council Meeting: Thursday, September 18 7:30 PM Location: TBD (call for updated information) Phone: (718) 735-0527 Deputy Inspector George Fitzgibbon
Brooklyn Community Board No. 9
Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 23
7:00 PM
Location: 1638 Bedford Avenue
Eddison O. Jackson Auditorium
Phone: 718-778-9279
Chair: Dwayne Nicholson
District Manager: Pearl R. Miles
78th Precinct Community Council
Meeting: Tuesday, September 23
7:30 PM
Location: TBD
(call for updated information)
Phone: (718) 636-6410
Captain Frank DiGiacomo
79th Precinct Community Council
Meeting: Wednesday, September 24
Time:7:00 PM
Location: TBD
(call for updated information)
Phone: (718) 636-6626 Captain John Chell
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Constituent Hours
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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
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Community Board Constituent Hours |
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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 |
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Employment Opportunities
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Distance Learning Coordinator
The United Methodist Women membership and development office is seeking a creative, enthusiastic individual experienced in adult educational models and well versed in the e-learning industry to move the organization to systematic distance/online learning development for its varied audience.
The Distance Learning Coordinator is responsible for moving the organization to systematic distance/online learning development. The position requires a creative and enthusiastic individual experienced in adult educational models, are well versed in the e-learning industry and can provide development on best practices for (1) - Conversion of current learning materials to distance opportunities, (2) - Staff development for distance learning instructional design and delivery, (3) - Incorporation of social learning strategies and (4) - Rolling out and sustaining a distance learning program.
To apply: http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/about/jobs (no phone calls please)
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Extra, Extra: Community Events
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September 1-14
Broadway Week (2 for 1 tickets)
http://www.nycgo.com/broadwayweek
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
Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Corner
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Fort Greene Park, Washington Park and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Meet us at the Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Corner on Washington Park and Myrtle Avenue and receive a free tour of your local Fort Greene Park Greenmarket! We'll introduce you to the farmers and their products, find affordable options, and show you how to use your EBT/Food Stamps, WIC/FMNP checks, and Health Bucks. You will also find fun, family friendly events and Community Chef demonstrations. Support your local market and learn how to shop fresh, healthy, and locally on a budget!
[email protected]
Saturday, September 6
Humo Smokehouse at the 2nd Annual Strike Out Diabetes Celebrity Softball &Taste Contests
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Prospect Park Parade Grounds, 50 Parkside Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Myrtle Avenue's very own
Humo Smokehouse will be competing in the Gary Forbes Foundation Strike Out Diabetes celebrity judged taste contest! Join Gary and his NBA and Celebrity friends in raising money to "Strike Out Diabetes." Compete or cheer on the players. Eat Taste Contest food from Brooklyn eateries. Win prizes! Tickets can be purchased here.
10 AM Celebrity Softball Tournament 2 PM Taste Contest (Featuring Brooklyn Restaurants and Judged by Celebrity Chef Chris Santos and other Celebrities); Food; Pics with Celebrities
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
Saturday, September 6
5th Annual Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
3:00PM - 5:00PM
100 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy FREE Jazz in Fort Greene Park! Featuring: Cynthia Holiday with the Eric Frazier Quintet.
"The Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival began in July 2010 and has provided live Jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, communities and New Yorkers at large. It draws from artists affiliated with Eric Frazier's network. It has become a gateway for artists who performed in his "Open Mic" shows during the year to get the recognition, exposure and acclaim for which they have worked.
For more information visit: www.ericfraziermusic.com
Sunday, September 7
"Shop Healthy" Supermarket Tour
3:00PM - 5:00PM
218 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Get tips on how to shop healthy on a budget as the Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Community Food Council leads you though a tour and conversation about how to read nutrition labels, unit pricing labels and the nutritional and dollar value of swapping canned and processed food for fresh, whole options.
Contact us for more information.[email protected]
Sunday, September 7
Adoptapapalooza
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Union Square Park, NYC
Over 300 dogs, cats & rabbits for adoption from more than 40 rescue organizations.
Adopt A Pet!
Monday September 8
Informational Session for the Redwood Senior Living Apartments
East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC) and Common Ground will be conducting informational sessions for the Redwood Senior Living apartments now under construction at 868 Schenck Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Redwood Senior Living will provide 80 affordable units for senior citizens with on-site supportive services and community activities. This session will provide an overview of the building, rental guidelines, income eligibility requirements, services provided, and the lottery process. Applications will be available at each session.
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Hope Christian Center, 369 New Lots Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Tuesday, September 9
Election Day
Saturday, September 13
Lets Move, Fort Greene! Walk with a Doc
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Fort Greene Park, Washington Park and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Stroll with a licensed fitness instructor with NY Road Runners and community physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals and get answers to your health-related questions.
Please Register below via Eventbrite.
Questions? Contact us at: (718)230-1689 or [email protected]
Participating Heath Institutions include:
Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Prominis
St. Joseph's College Nursing Program
Saturday, September 13
Antioch Baptist Church "Judicial Panel Series"
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
828 Greene Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Free Session of Law covering everything you ever wanted to know about the law. Session "Elder: Guardianship, Wills and Estates"
For additional information or questions about this event, contact (718) 875 - 7529 or email us @ antiochbaptistlegal.com
Tuesday, September 16
Crown Heights Tenant Union
6:00PM - 8:00PM
1650 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Nadeene Lounge 2nd Floor, Room 2024
This is because of Labor Day is the 1st and Election Day is on the 9th
Saturday, September 20
Let's Move, Fort Greene! Bike With Us
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Citi Bike Station, Flushing Avenue & Carlton Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Ride from Citi Bike Station on Flushing & Carlton Avenues to Pier 6 to see all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer!
Please register below via Eventbrite.
Questions? Contact us at (718)230-1689 or [email protected]
Saturday, September 20
Wallabout Historic Walking Tour
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Every 3rd Saturday of the month during Summer 2014, the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, in collaboration with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, will host a FREE guided walking tour through Fort Greene Park and the historic Wallabout neighborhood to the north.
The neighborhood, most of which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic district, has a beautiful mix of pre-Civil War homes and late 19th century industrial buildings. The walk will discuss how the neighborhood has developed since the Dutch first arrived in the early 1600's and highlight notable residents, such as Walt Whitman. Information and resources regarding Whitman are being provided by The Walt Whitman Project.
The 1 hour and 45 minute minute tour begins in Fort Greene Park, includes a 1.5 mile walk, and concludes at 99 Ryerson St. The event is free, but space is limited.
Contact us for more information.[email protected].
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Copyright � 2014.
Office of Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo. All Rights Reserved.
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