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> ways to get informed, inspired, involved +/or entertained, including a District 6 Town Hall meeting TONIGHT at 6pm with Chancellor Faria, Sen. Espaillats special program Friday, Forging a Common Path: An Anthology of Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Poetry, Culture and rd Thought at the Schomburg Center, Councilmember Rodriguez Tenants Forum NEXT THURSDAY, the 3 annual UPTOWN GAMES next Saturday (and a girls track event this weekend!), as well as many other interesting offerings throughout the district, and important announcement from the MTA about construction at the Henry Hudson th Parkway toll plaza AND suspension of 1-train service above 96 St. this weekend. Scroll down for information about things happening: Tonight / Tomorrow / Friday (11 items) This weekend (14 items) Next week (12 items) Next weekend (7 items) Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (12 items) How You Can Help (4 items): share your money / stuff / time; update on the Palisades / LG project Educational & vocational opportunities (5 items) McFadden Scholarship apps DUE *TOMORROW*! Health & Wellness (4 items) Help with your Taxes (4 items) Its never too early to think about summer camp / summer youth jobs! (3 items) News, information, opportunities & ongoing events (5 items) Transportation info (4 items) Please share this e-mail with friends/neighbors. If you know someone whod like to subscribe, have them e-mail Liz Ritter at elritter@adrianoespaillat.org with their ZIP code. If you have an event youd like to list here, email liz the details (text or .doc format, please, not .pdf or .jpg).

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***TONIGHT / TOMORROW / FRIDAY *** (11 items) TONIGHT (3 items) UPCA Youth Orchestras, Circus & Live-to-Projection Film Score The quarterly presentation by the young people in the United Palace of Cultural Arts programs, including the Harmony Program string orchestra, UPCA Circus Arts Troupe, UPCA Youth Drum Ensemble, and the WHIN Music Project youth orchestra. The evenings finales will be a live-to-projection performance by the WHIN Music Project to NYC, Uptown Life & Views, a video created by Northern Manhattan artist Emmanuel DJ Boy Abreu. The video depicts the beauty and majesty of the Northern Manhattan community and was edited to complement the music, Palladio, composed by Karl Jenkins. (This is the th first time that we have heard of a youth orchestra performing to a movie.) FREE! Wednesday, March 19 @ 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm).

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Women in the Heights: Reflections on Creating. At the NoMAA Gallery, 178 Bennett Ave. @ W. 189 St. There will th be an Artists Talk on Wednesday, March 19 , 6:30pm-8:30pm. Public Hearing on the Mayor's Preliminary FY 15 Budget Give us your comments on the Citys responses to the Community Boards priorities for the FY 15 (7/1/14 6/30/15) expense and capital budgets, including the following services: police, daycare, youth, education, senior centers, parks, fire, health and mental health, housing, economic development, libraries, subways, street repaving, sanitation, environment, job training, homeless services, domestic violence, etc. By providing your input and voicing your concerns, you help to ensure that the community is heard. Please call 212-568-8500 for more information and for a copy of the FY 15 Preliminary th Budget Register for CB 12. At the Community Board 12 Office, 530 W. 166 St., (btw St. Nicholas & Audubon th th Avenues), 6 floor. Wednesday, March 19 at 7pm.

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TOMORROW (5 items) District 6 Town Hall meeting with Chancellor Carmen Farina Elected parent leaders on the District 6 Community Education Council will provide a brief overview of the state of the district and a synopsis of parent concerns, after which Chancellor Farina will give remarks, followed by a Q/A public comment session. Parents are encouraged to send comments regarding district goals (short-term, intermediate, and long-term) and hot topics prior to and after the meeting to cec6@schools.nyc.gov. Parents and advocates in attendance may also submit questions for Chancellor Farina during the meeting. NYC Department of Education representatives from the Division of English Language Learners and Special Education, the Office of Youth and School Development, the Office of Early Childhood Education, the Enrollment Office, and Portfolio Management will be there to provide connect one-onone with parents following the meeting. Translation and interpretation services will be provided. Children are th welcome. A literacy activity and dinner will be provided for children. At PS 8 (465 W 167 St.) Thursday, March th 20 , 6pm 7pm. The CEC will hold its monthly public meeting at 7pm, immediately following the Town Hall. Home Exhibition Opening The Morris-Jumel Mansion is pleased to present Home, the latest exhibition in our Colonial meets Contemporary Art Series. This exhibit will feature artwork by eight New York artists, each exploring the meaning of home. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, originally built as a summer house, has served a variety of functions in its 250-year life, including Revolutionary HQ, a fashionable tavern frequented by New Yorks elites, and private residence to a wealthy wine merchant and his ambitious wife. By 1907, the Morris-Jumel Mansion was established as an historic house museum. The several interpretations of the Mansions historical identity over the past century attest to the evolving nature of a homes meaning. The artists featured in "Home" have created a range of artworks that interpret this changing identity. Their varied works, like the Morris-Jumel Mansion itself, speak to changing roles and conceptions of place and belonging. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 th nd th Jumel Terrace, between W. 160 & W. 162 Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Thursday, March 20 , 6pm 9pm. For more information, call Carol Ward at 212-923-8008 or visit www.morrisjumel.org. When Tenants Claimed the City: The Struggle for Citizenship in New York City Housing. What roles have tenants and tenant organizations played in shaping class and politics in New York City? How has the concept of community rights been fostered in heterogeneous urban neighborhoods such as ours? Fordham Professor Roberta Gold introduces her new book at Hostelling International (893 Amsterdam Ave. at 103rd St.). Free and th open to the public. Thursday, March 20 at 6:30pm. For more information, call the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group at 212-865-3078. ROOM 28 Sketch Comedy FUNdraiser A Special Night of Comedic Relief in partnership with The Violence Intervention Program, Inc., supporting women who are making the transition from domestic violence victim to survior. Featuring original sketches, stand-up & improv with Jerry Diaz, Michael Diaz, Jaime Fernandez, Oscar Martinez Rachel Strauss-Muiz, Karina Ortiz, Anthony Palmini, Ariana Rodriguez, and local guests. Help us put the FUN in FUNdraiser! The Violence Intervention Program, Inc. promotes nonviolent partner relationships, family and communities by raising awareness, activism, and culturally competent services that are respectful of each survivor's right to self-determination. Since 1984, we have helped women lead healthy, safe, and productive lives

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while advocating for systems and policies that protect all victims of abuse and violence. We believe that access to culturally competent services which support self-determination empower survivors to meet any challenge ahead. $10 tickets in advance at www.room28.eventbrite.com. At 809 Lounge, 112 Dyckman St. @ Nagle Ave. $10. th Thursday, March 20 , 7:30pm - 10:30pm. I Am New York: Juan Rodriguez Join Organic Magnetics as they tell the story of New Yorks first immigrant: Juan Rodriguez, a free man from La Hispaniola who came to Manahatta on a Dutch ship in 1613, and stayed. This interactive, live theater installation from director/choreographer Maija Garcia, co-written by Armando Batista with th original music by Daniel Bernard Roumain, is now in residency at El Museo del Barrio. At Studio Anya, 49 W. 24 th th St., 8 fl. Suggested donation, $20; food & wine will be served. Thursday, March 20 , 8pm - 11pm

FRIDAY (3 items) Forging a Common Path: An Anthology of Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Poetry, Culture and Thought Sen. Espaillat and his uptown partners in government invite you to join a discussion on the work of legendary poet and author Manuel del Cabral, whose work explored the meaning of identity, and helped pioneer the Afro-Caribbean cultural movement. An expert academic and literary panel will discuss how writers in Latin America and in the Caribbean forge a common path across different spaces to reclaim their African heritage. At the Schomburg Center for st research in Black culture / NYPL. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. Friday, March 21 , 6pm-9:30pm. 11 International Dominican Writers Book Fair in celebration of Womens History Month. Immerse yourself i n three days of intellectual stimulation! Buy books, arts, crafts, and posters; meet writers; listen to poetry, song, and monologues; dance; nurture your mind, body & spirit. Meals and snacks will be served. This year we are honoring st Yvellisse Fanith, Juan Villar and Lucila Rutinel. The event opens on Friday, March 21 at 7pm in the Auditorium at th the Isabella Geriatric Center (515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190 St.), featuring live music with the Ncue Band. Second nd day events will be Saturday, March 22 , 10am 7pm, in the Library at Isabella. Closing events will be on Sunday, rd th March 23 , 10am 7pm, at the Alianza Cultural Center, 530 W. 160 St. (btw. Audubon & St. Nicholas Aves.) OKLAHOMA! The Pied Piper Childrens Theatre of NYC proudly presents this Rodg ers & Hammerstein classic, based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs." Original dances by Agnes De Mille. Stage & music directed by Rey-Rey. Choreographers: Matt Antar, Teresa Boitel, Rebecca Sherman Morcelo & Alan Spaulding. At the Theatre Space at st Holy Trinity Church Inwood, 20 Cumming Street (one block north of Dyckman). Friday, March 21 at 8pm; nd rd Saturday, March 22 @ 3pm & 8pm; Sunday, March 23 @ 4pm. Adults - $12, Children (under 16) and Seniors $10 at the door beginning 45 minutes prior to performance. (Cash or Check ONLY.) We hope to see you there!
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***THIS WEEKEND*** (15 items) SATURDAY (9 items) nd OKLAHOMA! See Fridays listing above. Also showing Saturday, March 22 @ 3pm & 8pm. 11 International Dominican Writers Book Fair in celebration of Womens History Month. Immerse yourself in three days of intellectual stimulation! Buy books, arts, crafts, and posters; meet writers; listen to poetry, song, and monologues; dance; nurture your mind, body & spirit. Meals and snacks will be served. This year we are honoring Yvellisse Fanith, Juan Villar and Lucila Rutinel. In the Library at the Isabella Geriatric Center (515 Audubon Ave. @ th nd W. 190 St.). Saturday, March 22 , 10am 7pm. Community Garden Lottery Riverbank Plots available for community gardening. The cost of the garden must be paid on registration day. The cost for two years is as follows: $30 for two years gardening fee; $10 registration fee ($8 for seniors). For any additional m embers there is a fee of $10 per plot. Garden fees are non-refundable. You must also bring photo ID with address and a current utility bill w/ name/address. In the Cultural Theatre at th nd Riverbank State Park (W. 145 St. & Riverside Dr.) Saturday, March 22 , doors open at 9:30am; lottery at 11am. For more information, call 212-694-3633.
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Year-Round and Migratory Birds of Northern Manhattan Join us for an indoor talk and slide show followed by a birding walk in Inwood Hill Park. Learn to identify and value Northern Manhattans flora and fauna with Leslie Day, author of Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City and Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City. Learn about NYC's many birds and plants with this expert naturalist. Bring binoculars. Meet inside the Payson nd Education Center at Payson Ave. and Dyckman St. in Inwood Hill Park. Saturday, March 22 , 10:30am noon. Family Workshop: Paper Flowers Celebrate the beginning of Spring by first learning about all about gardening in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Then create a unique paper flower out of tissue paper, glitter and pipe cleaners. They will brighten up your day! The event is FREE but advanced registration is required. At the Morristh nd Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, between W. 160 & W. 162 Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Saturday, nd March 22 , 11am 1pm. For more information, call Carol Ward at 212-923-8008 or visit www.morrisjumel.org. Armory PAL Girls Sports Day Get on track with Coach Dave Crenshaw and the Police Athletic League this th Saturday at the Armory, Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 168 St. This Track & Field is not only fun, itll help you get ready for next weeks Uptown Games. Free and open to the public. Call PAL, 212-927-0306 for more information nd and to register. Saturday, March 22 @ 11:30am. Saturday Afternoon Movie: Dallas Buyers Club Matthew McConaughey headlines director Jean-Marc Valles biographical drama centering on the story of Ron Woodroof, a Texas electrician who was diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986, and who subsequently devoted his life to providing fellow HIV patients with non-FDA-approved drugs and supplements during an era when doctors were still struggling to understand the devastating disease. At the St. st Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (near 81 St.). Free and open to the public. Call 212-621-0619 for more nd information. Saturday, March 22 at 2pm. Police Officer Michael J. Bucek Little League Registration is opening soon! At the 34 Precinct, 4295 Broadway @ rd nd th th W. 183 St. Little League registration dates will be the next three Saturdays March 22 , March 29 & April 5 , from 4pm-6pm. If you have any questions, please contact Police Officer Christian Perez at 212-927-0287 or christian.perez@nypd.org. Jazz Clarinet Concert with Perry Robinson For over four decades, Perry Robinson has been a sui generis composer and master of the clarinet in jazz, folk, klezmer and avant-garde music. Over the course of his career, he has performed with such jazz luminaries as Charlie Haden, Paul Motian, and Dave Brubeck, among others. At El Taller th rd nd Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104 St.), 3 fl. $20. Saturday, March 22 at 8pm. For more information, call 212-665-9460 or visit http://tallerlatino.org/index.php.
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SUNDAY (6 items) th 11 International Dominican Writers Book Fair in celebration of Womens History Month. Immerse yourself in three days of intellectual stimulation! Buy books, arts, crafts, and posters; meet writers; listen to poetry, song, and monologues; dance; nurture your mind, body & spirit. Meals and snacks will be served. This year we are honoring th Yvellisse Fanith, Juan Villar and Lucila Rutinel. At the Alianza Cultural Center, 530 W. 160 St. (btw. Audubon & St. rd Nicholas Aves.) Sunday, March 23 , 10am 7pm. Understanding Your Choices for End-of-Life Care Rabbi Guy Austrian will speak on a panel of medical and religious leaders from the community to address common issues that arise when facing end-of-life challenges. Understanding your choices and communicating your wishes to family now will ensure that your medical care in the future will reflect your personal values and desires. Organized by MJHS Hospice and the YM/YWHA of WH-I; cosponsored by the Ft. Tryon Jewish Center and many other local groups. At the Mount Sinai Jewish Center, 135 th Bennett @ 187 St. Free and open to the public. RSVPs to hgoldberg@ywashhts.org by Thurs 3/20, appreciated rd but not required. Sunday March 23 , 10am - 11:30am OKLAHOMA! See Fridays listing above. Also showing Sunday, March 23 @ 4pm.
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Whos Up First in our Parks? Children's educator Julia Attaway asks "Who's up first this spring?" This workshop teaches children ages 4-7 to identify the first plants of spring. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at rd the entrance to the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park at Margaret Corbin Circle. Sunday, March 23 , 1pm 1:45pm. Sunday Concert in the Lounge Gregor Huebner, accomplished violinist, composer and jazz musician brings a dynamic and fascinating program of Latin jazz repertoire to the HVG Lounge. In preparation for an upcoming recording of new arrangements of Cuban, Brazilian and Tango music, Huebner will perform samples of the music for the new CD. Huebner's first CD "retraces the evolution of the repertoire... By turns sexy and sly, impassioned and dreamy, his collection of well-known tunes, unexpected arrangements and original compositions... it's the story of the prodigal violin: of how the most aristocratic of instruments crossed the Atlantic and found itself in the rhythm section of a Cuban charanga band, or in a brothel in Buenos Aires." ( Wall Street Journal). The Lounge at rd rd Hudson View Gardens (W 183 St. & Pinehurst Ave.). Sunday, March 23 at 5pm Suggested $12 donation includes post concert reception. Sunday Movies at the Palace: Ghostbusters Enjoy this 1984 classic, hosted once again by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lots of surprises in store! Doors will open at 4pm, with a 5pm program, and a 5:30pm movie. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Guests wearing tuxedos or gowns get a free bag of popcorn. At the United Palace of th rd Cultural Arts, 4140 Broadway at W. 175 Street. Sunday, March 23 .

***NEXT WEEK*** (12 items) Health Care Information and Enrollment Session Get the facts about the Affordable Care Act and learn how you can enroll into an affordable healthcare plan. If you wish to enroll, please bring your social security number(s) (or document number for immigrants), birth dates of family members, employer and income information for each member of your household who needs coverage, and policy numbers for any current health insurance plans. At st the St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (near 81 St.). Free and open to the public. Call 212-621-0619 for more th information. Monday, March 24 at 11am. Mermaids: Visual Art by Jane LeCroy & Shari Elf at the Indian Road Caf (W. 218 Street & Indian Road, two th th blocks west of Broadway.) Now through March 29 . Free. Live music and reception, Monday, March 24 , 6pm10pm. City of Water Day The Manhattan Waterfront Alliance brings together thousands of mariners, paddlers, rowers, activists, and families in a day-long celebration of the potential of the water that surrounds us and brings us together. It will feature hundreds of unique, fun, and educational waterfront activities. This year, City of Water Day th will be held on Governors Island in New York City and Maxwell Place Park in Hoboken, NJ on Saturday, July 12 , and MWA needs your help to make it a success. At this planning meeting, individuals, organizations, boaters, and volunteers will discuss ways to improve the event and pitch ideas for activities and programs. We want your ideas! nd th At MWAs offices at the Blue School, 241 Water Street (2 fl. Cafeteria), March 24 , 6pm 8pm. Town Hall with Councilman Corey Johnson: Councilmember Corey Johnson invites you to a Town Hall with representatives from City agencies! These include the Departments of Health & Mental Hygiene, Environmental Protection, Transportation, Consumer Affairs, and Housing & Preservation Development (HPD), as well as the rd th th NYPD and MTA. At the School of Visual Arts, 333 West 23 St. (btw 8 & 9 Aves.). Free and open to the public. th RSVP to District3@council.nyc.gov or call 212-564-7757. Tuesday, March 25 , 6:30pm - 8:30pm. FREE Mammography Screening by appointment only. Look for the mammography van in front of Isabella Geriatric th Center (515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190-th St.). March 26 beginning at 1:30pm. Please call 1-800-564-6868 to schedule your appointment today
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Traffic Safety Town Hall Meeting: Join Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, Borough President Gale Brewer, NYC Council Transportation Committee Chair Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Members Mark Levine and Helen Rosenthal, and other for a Vision Zero Manhattan Town Hall Meeting. Come out and give us your feedback, concerns and legislative ideas on Mayor de Blasio's Vision Zero Plan! NYC needs your ideas to improve street safety, to identify problem locations, and to hammer out site-specific solutions that match realities on the ground. The town hall is at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street (Entrance on West 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues). Free and open to the public. To RSVP of for more information, please call th 212-341-2644 or email Events@council.nyc.gov. Wednesday, March 26 , 6pm 8pm. Skraptacular Fundraiser & Celebration Please join us as we honor former City Councilmember Robert Jackson, for his many contributions to public education and for making the decisive vote in to ban single-use Styrofoam from the citys school cafeterias and restaurants. And we honor Sarah Morgridge, Roberts Chief of Staff, who fought passionately alongside him to serve constituents, support public school families in realizing their right to th th educational opportunity. Raffle, silent auction, drinks & hors doerves; live music, too! $30. At 307 W. 38 St., 20 th fl. Thursday, March 27 , 5pm-8pm. Info: mdelg@mindspring.com. Tenants Forum This is an opportunity for tenants to get information on issues such getting repairs, housing court, rent subsidies, NYCHA housing, HCR/rent stabilization, dealing with bedbugs, tenants rights, code enforcement, th SCRIE/DRIE, and much, much more. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190 St. There will be representatives from the NYC Departments of Housing Preservation & Development, and Health, the NYS Division th of Housing & Community Renewal, Legal Services, and others. Thursday, March 27 , 6:30pm-8:30pm. Learn about home heating for your house, building or co-op/condo: Several sessions, including one on Thursday, th March 27 , 6:30pm-8pm. See News / Info section below for details. New York Womens Chamber of Commerce / State of Women in Business Hear NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and NYC Department of Small Business Services Assistant Commissioner Maria T. Osorio speak about the current state of women in business at this NYWCC event, Goals vs. Reality: Where We Are / Where We Need to Be. Share your concerns and ideas about how we can level the playing field for all women in business. At the th Columbia University School of Business, 3022 Broadway, 310 Uris Hall, room 142. Friday, March 28 , 8:30am 10am. Space is limited; for more information or to RSVP call 212-491-9640 ext.105 or email lmiles@nywcc.org. Earth Day Celebration III: Save the date for Friday, April 25, 2014. Planning Committee to meet Friday, March 28, 2014 at IS52 - 650 Academy Street, off of Broadway, near the Vermilyea Street entrance. Theme this year: Need Trees? Those interested in participating in the fun, educational, and celebratory joint venture that includes a parade, assembly, and street fair by the Rotary Club of Inwood & and IS 52, please e-mail Rotarian KyWilliams2@aol.com or call: 212-304-8882. West African Music with Valerie Naranjo & Special Guest Ichitey James Known for her pioneering efforts in West African music; Valerie Naranjo is one of only two non-West Africans to win the gyil competition at the Ghanaian Kobine Festival and the first woman ever allowed to play the instrument publicly at the festival. Valerie plays percussion for NBCs Saturday Night Live band for The Lion King and has performed solo on six continents with the Philip Glass Ensemble, David Byrne, The Paul Winter Consort, Zakir Hussein and others. Valerie was named Drum! Magazines World Percussionist of the Year in 2003 and 2008, and Mallet Player of the Year in 2012, and will be the first recipient of El Tallers newly created Chaski Award for her work in community building through music and for changing the course of musical history in Africa. Ichitey James, a master percussionist and owner of the Lobi/Brifo Gyil Center at Accras National Council of the Arts, will be joining the evenings performance. At El th rd th Taller Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104 St.), 3 fl. $20. Friday, March 28 at 8pm. For more information, call 212-665-9460 or visit http://tallerlatino.org/index.php.

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***NEXT WEEKEND*** (7 items) th Uptown Games Return on Saturday March 29 . Enjoy a day of competitive track-and-field events for elementaryrd th and middle-school children (3 -8 grades) in the historic Washington Heights Armory. Register solo, or as part of your schools team. For more information and registration forms, call 212 -544-0173, email eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org, or click here for English (http://www.scribd.com/doc/212963282/UptownGames-2014-Registration-English) or here for Spanish (http://www.scribd.com/doc/212963461/Uptown-Games2014-Registration-Spanish). We have more than a dozen school teams and so far we anticipate 350+ kids, but theres still room. Dont miss out! The international Womens Month Brunch Buffet Award Dominican Sunday Inc. and the office of the Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer have the honor of inviting you and your family to a wonderful reception to benefit Dominican Sunday Inc. Dominican Sunday is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1995 and is committed to empowering and providing a variety of supports to the residents of West Harlem, Manhattan Valley and Morningside Communities. We provide adult education in citizenship, ESL & GED; housing advocacy; and youth and workforce development. We celebrate Womens History Month by inviting Latino Professional women to share their success stories in the hopes of inspiring other women to press forward and strive. We also hope to positively impact life of other women by honoring empowered dignified women in our community. At the th Ascension School Gym, 220 W. 108 St. (btw. Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway). Tickets are $50. Please confirm your th attendance by calling Altagracia Hiraldo or Leila Arbaje at 718-663-9546. Sunday, March 30 at 11:30am Learn about home heating for your house, building or co-op/condo: Several sessions, including one on Saturday, th March 29 , 2pm-4:30. See News / Info section below for details. Northern Manhattan Neighbors for Peace & Justice is showing Fruitvale Station, a movie about Oscar Grant, a young man killed by Oakland police on a subway platform. Admission is free. At the Holyrood Church, Ft. th th th Washington Ave. @ W. 179 St. (enter on W. 179 St.). Sunday, March 30 , 5pm - 7pm. Riverstone Senior Adult Services Memory Caf brings together caregivers and individuals with Alzheimers or other th memory problems for relaxing interaction in a caf setting. At Coogans Restaurant, 4015 Broadwa y @ W. 168 St. th Sunday, March 30 , 3pm-4:30pm. Free, but reservations required: call Norma at 212-927-5600 x117. The Joy of Improv Enjoy creating improvisational comedy in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. No performing experience is necessaryjust a willingness to play, experiment, and laugh with others. Instructor Bob Lamm is a writer and teacher who runs the Novels With a Social Conscience Book Club at Word Up. He has taught improv classes at NYU and the CUNY Graduate Center, and has run workshops at Vassar, Sarah Lawrence, the Hebrew Tabernacle, Covenant House, and many high schools. At Word Up Community Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ th W. 165 St. FREE, but advance registration (please call 347-688-4456) is helpful for planning purposes. Sunday, th March 30 , 3pm 5pm. Police Officer Michael J. Bucek Little League Registration is now open! At the 34 Precinct, 4295 Broadway @ W. rd th th 183 St. Little League registration dates continue this and next Saturday, March 29 & April 5 , from 4pm-6pm. If you have any questions, please contact Police Officer Christian Perez at 212-927-0287 or christian.perez@nypd.org.
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***LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (12 items) Literacy Across Harlem Day Its the first day of the month, and once again Total Equity Now (TEN) will engage an intergenerational team of community volunteers in promoting reading as a key component of who we are and what we do here in Harlem. For 90 minutes we will: hand out Literacy Across Harlem Day flyers, ask passersby about their reading habits, tell folks why we love reading and why it's so important, and encourage others to carry their "reads" outside of their bags! #RockThoseReads, by carrying reading materials publicly, conspicuously and

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proudly! On the southeast corner of 125 Street & Amsterdam Avenue. Tuesday, April 1 , 3:30pm-5pm. Other ways to #RockThoseReads: Tweet a photo of yourself, "read" of the day in hand, to @TotalEquityNow with the #RockThoseReads tag nd Visit one of our Literacy Partners including Sisters Uptown (1942 Amsterdam @ W. 152 ) and Caf One th (1619 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 140 ) to "swap those reads": leave a gently used book and take one that another Harlemite dropped off. (Go to www.totalequitynow.org for more partners) Housing Workshop on City-wide Housing Related Campaigns Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, Goddard Riverside's SRO Law Project, and The Urban Justice Center host a monthly housing clinic. There will be a presentation, followed by a question and answer session, and an opportunity to meet with a staff attorney to provide free, bilingual legal advice on specific issues. The event is free th and open to the public. At the Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Avenue (between W. 88 & th nd W. 89 Streets). Wednesday, April 2 , from 6pm to 8pm. For questions, call the Urban Justice Center at 646-4593017. For the Love of Salsa: Sign up for Riverbank State Parks hottest Spring class! Get in on the ground floor for instructor Jesse Hamiltons beginner/ intermediate/advanced salsa classes for teens and adults. Jesse, who started out dancing at downtowns Palladium, has been teaching dance for 25 years. Salsa is a spiritual quest for him, a means of finding his spirit and culture. Once Jesse gets a student to a certain level of skill some of whom started out as beginners he invites them to go on tour with him. Hes taken his troupe of 25 dancers to perform classical jazz & salsa in Cuba, and in the Mardi Gras in Brazil, salsa shows in the Dominican Republic, Paris, and Barcelona, Spain. Its the same the world over. You may be one of the lucky ones sign up for this popular class now! At the th Riverbank State Park (679 Riverside Dr. @ W. 145 St.) For further information, call 212-694-3634 or 917-680rd th th th 1319. Thursday evenings, April 3 June 12 , 7pm - 9pm or - Sunday afternoons, April 6 June 15 , 2pm 4pm. Ballet Sculpting Workshop Learn the secrets of developing a dancers body! Tone up from head to pointed toe with this ballet-inspired, cardio sculpting routine led by certified instructor Cecily Horner. No formal training or prior dance experience is required. Learn the classical style of ballet fundamentals combined with a heart pounding, body-sculpting workout. Focus on targeting your arms, abdominals, thighs and glutes while warming the muscles to deepen stretching and lengthening muscle mass. At the Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr. @ th rd th W. 145 St. Thursday evenings, April 3 - June 12 , 7pm - 8:30pm For further information, call 212-694-3624 Full Frontal: A Naked Exploration of Sex & Sexuality, by Uptowns own Eddie Antar (Author) & Leslie Kincaid Burby (Director), is a combination of five short stories that create a journey through the different stages and variations of sex and sexuality. There are only eight performances (click here for details http://www.workshoptheater.org/jewelbox/2014/full_frontal) and the venue is a small (30-seat) theater; those interested should consider purchasing tickets quickly as the show is bound to sell out. NOTE: there is no nudity, however the language and behavior in the stories are explicit and meant for a mature audience. It is not th th recommended for anyone under 16 years of age. In the Jewel Box at the Workshop Theater, 312 W. 36 St. @ 8 th rd th Ave., 4 fl. For more info call 866-811-4111 or visit www.workshoptheater.org. April 3 12 . Shearing of the Heather with Skraptacular The 3-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring: the shearing of the heather by members of the Northeast Heather Society and our garden staff. In addition to the shearing, visitors can take tours of the garden, learn whats so special about Heaths and Heathers, hear Scottish bagpipes, and join a Skraptacular childrens workshop while enjoying the gardens spring beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades. Meet in the Heather Garden at Fort Tryon Park. Bring your th own instruments and drums for the neighborhood procession through the Heather Garden. Saturday, April 5 , 10am noon. Shakespeare Saturdays Cinema is hosting a free afternoon Shakespeare movie through the Inwood Library. Come see the love-resistant Beatrice and Benedick battle it out as love wins out. Much Ado About Nothing will be shown

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in the downstairs auditorium. At The Inwood Branch of the New York Public Library (4790 Broadway, btw. th Dyckman & Cumming Streets). Free! Saturday, April 5 ; film begins promptly at 2:15pm. (Dont be late!) Council Member Rodriguez's State of Northern Manhattan Address Save the Date! Council Member Ydanis th Rodriguez will deliver his 4 Annual State of Northern Manhattan Address discussing the past year in Northern Manhattan and future plans for the district. This event is open to all so please share with friends and family! th Sunday, April 6 at 2:30pm. RSVP to cmrodriguezevents@gmail.com. Novels with a Social Conscience: a Book Discussion Group at Word Up Join us to discuss Junot Diaz Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. (Please prepare in advance by reading the book.) At Word Up! Community Bookshop, th th 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165 St. 347-688-4456. Sunday, April 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Onward & Upward! Honoring Marcella Xavier of Bread & Yoga with the Standing UP Award. Join us for the 4 annual evening to benefit the UP Theater Company. At Papasito Mexican Grill & Agave Bar, 223 Dyckman Street. th Monday, April 7 , 6pm-8pm. Details to follow! Springtime Gospel at Riverbank Presented by the Harlem Renaissance Choir and Riverbank State Park. Saturday th th April 12 , 1pm-2:30pm in the Parks Cultural Theatre. 679 Riverside Drive @ W. 145 St. Free! th Chess Tournament The Right Move Chess Foundation proudly announces our 24 season of FREE scholastic chess th competition serving the greater metropolitan area. At Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive @ W. 145 St., in th the Auditorium. Pre-register at website before 8am the Friday before (i.e., April 11 ) at www.therightmove.org. You can also check the site for the latest updates in case of weather or other emergency delays. You MUST arrive by 9:15 for registration / check-in; pairings will be posted by 9:45am. There are four rounds of 30 minutes each, with about an hour to the next round; awards ceremony is at 3:30. You may enter as an individual without the st nd team section. Team plaques awarded to 1 & 2 in each section. Teams are made of the top four scorers in each section (min. 3 players). Sets and boards are provided for the tournament *only*; bring your own set and board for between-games. Bring a chess clock if you have one. Emergency check-in number is 212-729-7060. Sunday, April th 13 . A Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the Impact of Alcohol on Public Health with expert panelists on public health, partner violence and youth development. Co-Sponsored by NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assemblymember Gabriela Rosa, Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, Community Board 12-Manhattan, the Partners of the UNIDOS Coalition, and Inwood Community Services; funded in part by a grant from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health th Services Administration. At the Isabella Geriatric Center, 515 Audubon Avenue @ W. 190 Street. Thursday, April th 24 , 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
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***HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (4 items) Helping our Neighbors in East Harlem The devastation that occurred in East Harlem last week has shocked communities throughout our city, and inspired many to provide help for the families impacted. The victims of this tragedy have critical needs, and Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito are taking strong measures to ensure they have the resources to recover. To assist these families, you can donate to the Mayors Fund Disaster Relief Effort (https://www.nyc.gov/html/fund/html/donate/donate.shtml), or drop off non-perishable items at the th rd East Harlem Merchants Association (309 E. 108 St.) or La Casa Azul Bookstore (143 E. 103 St.). Thank you in advance for your support of these families in need. Is your elementary / middle school child STILL learning in a trailer annex? NYC DOE was to have eliminated ALL trailers in District 6 by 2012. Obviously they have not and they continue to include them in capacity formula calculations for co-location decisions (for example the PS192/325 co-location of a new IS). The New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is surveying school community members about the use of trailers in their schools. NYLPI is a civil rights non-profit law firm that focuses on environmental justice, health justice, and disability justice. We have received inquiries from parents and teachers concerned about the use of temporary trailers (also known

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as transportable classroom units or TCUs) for instruction in NYC schools. We are asking parents, students, teachers, and community members to complete the following survey to gather information about how these trailers are used and any concerns you might have. All individual responses and personal information will be kept confidential. To fill out the survey please click here: Parent/Teacher Survey in TCUs (Classroom Trailers) in NYC [English]. Please also share with any lists you think might be interested, along w/ any feedback you might like to provide. Blood Drive Give the gift of life! Theres always a shortage, and YOU can help. Sponsored by the Northern th Manhattan Improvement Corp., and the NY Blood Center. In NMICs offices, 76 Wadsworth Ave. @ W. 177 St. For st information or to register, call the NY Blood Center at 1-800-933-2566. Monday, March 31 , 10am 4pm. Palisades Update: With regard to the LG USA Corporations proposed 143 new headquarters development along the Palisades, Senator Espaillat has introduced a resolution to the Senate, and asked that his Senate colleagues to join in urging LG to lower the height of their proposed headquarters. On the other side of the Hudson, the Englewood Cliffs Planning Board has set a Public Hearing meeting date to discuss a Proposed Amendment to their th town's Master Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30 . (Time t/b/d, but save the date.) At a recent meeting of the Planning Board, many Palisades supporters spoke eloquently, urging the Board to consider the Palisades protection issue as one of regional, national and international significance. There was only one Englewood Cliffs resident who got up to say that he supports the LG building as it is currently designed. The National Parks Service also weighed in, writing the Planning Board to warn that its approval of the 143-foot tower would introduce a massive incompatible feature that threatens the nationally significant, historic scenic integrity of the Palisades in a major way." For more information about Protect the Palisades, visit http://www.protectthepalisades.org.

***EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (5 items) The Edward McFadden Scholarship Award was established to benefit community youth. The Fund provides college scholarships in the range of $1k - $3k, to outstanding students who have participated in voluntary th community service and reside in the greater Washington heights / Inwood area (north of W. 155 St. to the tip of th Manhattan) or Marble Hill (10 NYC Council District). Open to all HS seniors. You must submit a completed application questionnaire signed by a parent/guardian and a school official, current school transcript, SAT scores, 2 recommendations (one from a teacher, and one from a volunteer program supervisor) , and a personal essay. All finalists will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee. For questions or to get an application, email scholarship@isabella.org, or download the application at http://bit.ly/McFaddenScholarship2014. Applications are st due by Friday, March 21 . District Manager, Manhattans CB10, covering Central Harlem. Through its 50-member volunteer board and four paid NYC staff members, the Board engages in various outreach activities to better the quality of life of community residents, has an advisory role in the Citys land use review process, annual budget, and delivery of municipal services and is an active participant in most large-scale development proposals and planning activities. Under the direction of the Board Chair and its Executive Cabinet, the District Manager is responsible for expediting, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of municipal services, land use and zoning issues and management/budget concerns within the community district and actively participates in the coordination of the delivery of these services. In the performance of this position, the District Manager will adhere to all the requirements of the NYC Charter and CB10 bylaws. Must have college degree + 2 years experience, or equiva lent education/vocational experience. Send resume and cover letter to Manhattan Community Board 10 Manhattan, Attn: Personnel Search Committee: 215 West 125 Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10027 or email: cb10searchcommittee@yahoo.com. st Must be received by March 31 . NYC residency required. For more info, visit: www.nyc.gov/mcb10 Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice: Summer Camp Counselors with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) serves as the steward for over 29,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 35 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Within the many divisions, Public Programs operates Summer Camp at 19 locations. NYC Parks Experience Summer Camp offers

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children ages 6 13 opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure. During this 7 week funfilled summer day camp children will go on trips throughout the five boroughs, participate in structured team sports, physical fitness programs, field days and make lasting friendships. DPR currently is looking for Summer st Camp Counselors for the 8 weeks beginning July 1 . Civil service titles include Playground Associate ($14.90/hour; 49 positions citywide) and Community Service Aide ($13.60/hour; 34 positions citywide). For responsibilities, qualifications and other details please visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/. To apply, please e-mail resume & cover letter to: SummerCampJobs@parks.nyc.gov. Union Apprenticeship Opportunities The Joint Apprenticeship Committees for the Laborers (#731) & Ironworkers (Locals #40 & #361) Unions have open applications for their apprenticeship programs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Other requirements apply; for information visit http://www.labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/ApprenticeshipArchive.shtm, or call the Local 731 Training Fund at 718752-9860 or the Local Union #40 & #361 at 718-433-4195. You can also link there to a complete list of recruiting and apprentice opportunities throughout the NYS Department of Labor. Summer Youth Employment Program Director The YM/YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is seeks a full-time position managing all aspects of an NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) funded Summer Youth Employment Program. You will be responsible to recruit, hire, train and supervise all staff and volunteers; develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit youth participants, 16 through 24 years of age; develop new work site partners and coordinate external relations with sites; develop and present curriculum for job readiness education and training sessions; oversee internal controls and assessments; monitor program budget and maintain records. Must have Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and prior experience providing and supervising youth workforce development. Bilingual (Eng/Sp) preferred. Salary $40k+ benefits. Please contact Please forward resumes to: vneznansky@ywashhts.org

***HEALTH & WELLNESS *** (4 items) Twelve Weeks of Classes to Help You Get Well, Stay Healthy, and Live Better! Inwood Community Services, Inc., Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Community League of the Heights and EmblemHealth invite you to a series of FREE fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and health care education seminars. Sign up today: st th th th Yoga: Tuesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm, April 1 - June 24 or Fridays, 7pm-8pm, April 4 - June 27 nd th th th Zumba: Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm, April 2 - June 25 or Fridays, 6pm 7pm, April 4 - June 27 Health Lectures: Wednesdays, 7pm 7:45pm (See Schedule) Cooking Classes: Tuesdays, 3:30pm 5pm (See Schedule) At the Holy Trinity Church, 20 Cumming Street (btw. Seaman & Broadway) For more information or to sign-up, click here : http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/upcoming-events/ or call 1877-444-3674. Do you have lupus? Are you interested in meeting others who have lupus? If so, please let us know. The YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is exploring the possibility of hosting a support group for those affected by lupus, and is looking for people in the Washington Heights/Inwood area who might be interested in a lupus support group, in association with the SLE Lupus Foundation. Support groups offer the opportunity to connect with others, share your thoughts and feelings, and learn more about resources. If interested, please contact Deborah Katznelson at 212-569-6200, ext. 219 or at DKatznelson@ywashhts.org. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is now in effect. You can sign up for affordable and comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. Visit New York States own website: www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov. You must st enroll by March 31 to get coverage this year and to avoid any possible penalties. If you dont qualify for Medicaid, the federal government will provide tax credits to reduce insurance premiums for many people (e.g., a family of 4 with income up to $94,200). If your income is above that level, you can still get cheaper insurance than what was previously available. Protect yourself / protect your family. You can get free help from these authorized navigators:

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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. ...... 212-822-8341 Morris Heights Health Center....... 718-483-1260 NY Womens Chamber of Commerce (businesses and individuals).... 212-304-5122 Dominican Womens Development Center.....212-740-4335 Protect Yourself, Your Family & Your Community from the Measles: Babies should receive the first measles vaccine at 12 months of age. Children older than 12 months of age who have not yet received a measles vaccine (given as MMR or Measles-Mumps-Rubella) should be vaccinated as soon as possible. Several children who have developed measles were not vaccinated at 12 months of age. Vaccinating older children is the best way to protect children who are too young to receive the shot. Two doses of measles vaccine are required for full protection. Children usually get the second measles shot at 4 to 6 years of age before going to school. Older children and adults who have not received two measles shots may be at risk of infection. Vaccinations are very safe. The benefits far outweigh any risks. Side effects are usually mild, such as soreness where the shot was given. Be sure that you and your family are fully vaccinated prior to international travel. Measles is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Visit your doctor or call 311 to find out where to get vaccinated. For more information on measles, visit www.nyc.gov.

***HELP WITH YOUR TAXES*** (4 items) NMIC free tax assistance provided by the Food Bank for New York City in partnership with the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. Bring your Social Security card or Tax ID # for everyone to be claimed on your return; a photo of yourself and spouse (if applicable; W-2s for all jobs you held in 2013 and any other taxrelated documents; a sample check or deposit slip with routing number and account number if you want direct th deposit of your refund. Now through April 15 , Mon-Thurs noon-7pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm. (Closed on Mondays in March.) You may also use our self-prep tax program on Saturdays. We also offer assistance to seniors and the disabled (limited to 25 people/day): Mon-Thurs, 8am-noon; Tues-Thurs, 8am-noon during March. NMIC is located th at 76 Wadsworth Avenue (near W. 177 St.), First floor. Info: (212) 453-5391 Tax Online Filing assistance To be eligible, you must be filing less than $55,000 per tax return, have some basic computer literacy and a valid email address. Free. At the Inwood Library (4790 Broadway). three days a week, th Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-1pm. This program will run through April 15 . If you need help preparing your tax return, learn about the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. VITA Program: If you make $52,000 or less, IRS-certified volunteers can inform you about tax credits for which you may qualify, and prepare a basic tax return with electronic filing. TCE Program: If you are 60 years of age or older, you may qualify for free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers who specialize in issues unique to seniors. There are thousands of locations across the United States where you can get free tax help through the VITA and TCE programs: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special federal tax program that helps low- and moderate-income working individuals and families reduce their income taxes and put more money in their pockets. The credit reduces the amount of federal tax owed, and may even result in a refund. If a qualifying individual or family owes income tax, EITC will reduce the amount of taxes owed. If your tax credit is more than your tax bill, you will receive

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a refund checkeven if you dont owe any taxes. Furthermore, New York State offers its qualifying residents an additional tax credit equal to 30% of the federal EITC for the previous tax year. To qualify for EITC, workers can file as single, head of household or married filing jointly. If you are a worker with one qualifying child, your total earned income and your federal adjusted income must each be less than $38,511 (or $43,941 for married workers). If you are a worker with two children, your total earned income and your federal adjusted income must each be less than $43,756 (or $49,186 for married workers). If you are a worker with three or more children, your total earned income and your federal adjusted income must each be less than $46,997 (or $52,427 for married workers). If you are a worker without children, your total earned income and your federal adjusted gross income must each be less than $14,590 (or $20,020 for married workers). Workers with qualifying children must file federal income tax return form 1040 or 1040A and must complete and attach Schedule EIC. Workers without qualifying children can file any tax form including form 1040EZ. These workers write EIC (or the dollar amount of their credit) on the Earned Income Tax Credit line on the tax form. They do not file Schedule EIC. A correct name and valid Social Security number must be provided for every person listed on the tax return and Schedule EIC, including infants born before December 31. If this information is incorrect or missing, the IRS will delay the refund. For more information on the federal EITC, call the 24-hour Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Hotline at 1-800-TAX-1040, or visit www.irs.gov. To order federal tax forms, call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676. For more information about the New York State EITC, call the informational hotline of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-5181, or visit www.tax.ny.gov.

***SUMMER CAMP / SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT*** (3 items) The 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is accepting applications NOW! SYEP provides New York City youth with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. All youth aged 14-24 who permanently reside within the five boroughs of New York City are eligible and encouraged to apply. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs including parks, summer camps, hospitals, community based organizations, small businesses, museums and retail organizations. In addition to work experience, SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program. Specialized programming for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and justiceinvolved youth are also available. To apply for SYEP, you only need to submit a completed application by going to www.nyc.gov/dycd. For more information, call 1-800-246-4646 or visit www.nyc.gov/dycd. Application period is th open from now through Friday, April 25 . Riverbank State Park Summer Camp For boys & girls, 7-12. From Monday - Friday, July 7 - August 8 , 8:30 am th th 5:30 pm. Registration begins Wednesday, April 16 , ends Saturday, June 28 . Camp Fee: $550 plus $4 registration fee & $10 for ID. Late pick-up (6pm) also available for an additional $100 fee You must bring an birth certificate or passport, an immunization card and a current physical (stamped, dated and signed by the doctors office); bring the original documents and a copy of each in order to register.(We do not have the ability to make copies. You must bring copies.) You may pay by cash, credit card (AmEx, MC, Visa, Discovery) or money order; no personal checks. Payment accepted at the Cashiers Booth in the Skating Rink, every day from 9am -5pm; (Weds until 7pm). th Mandatory Orientation will be held Saturday, June 28 @ 1pm in the Cultural Theater. Summer Camp Open th th th House Dates: March 15 , April 12 & May 17 , 11am - 3pm. At the Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive @ th W. 145 St. For more information, call 212-694-3632, 3634 Storefront Science Summer Camps Storefront Science summer camps are inquiry-based, exploratory and thematic, allowing kids to "go deep" in a particular science area. Each week, we offer two topics - morning and
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afternoon - so kids can spend their summer doing things they are interested in. You can select as few or as many weeks as youd like, and half-day or full day options! StoSci camps are based at the First Baptist Church, 265 th West 79 Street (@ Broadway). Experiments and explorations in Riverside Park and Central Park, as well local th th museums, landmarks and the streets of the UWS. Eight weekly classes, from Monday, July 7 Friday, August 29 , for ages 4-12. Morning (9am-noon) & afternoon (1pm-4pm) sessions for $350/wk; full day (9am-4pm) for $600/wk. Sibling and multi-week discounts available. Snacks provided; please pack lunch. There are a total of 8 topics, each offered for a morning and an afternoon session: playground physics; building; urban naturalism, atoms-to-solarsystems, physiology, paleontology, kite-flying, robotics/kinetic art Visit www.storefrontscience.com to register.

***NEWS, INFORMATION & ONGOING EVENTS*** (5 items) DV / Immigration Advice The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is currently accepting new referrals, including VAWA self-petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers, DACAs and Citizenship. Priority will be given to Spanish speaking clients residing in Upper Manhattan. Please have clients call the main number: 212-822-8300. th NMIC is located at 76 Wadsworth Ave., @ W. 177 St. "Through Women's Eyes" In celebration of Women's History Month, The Grady Alexis Gallery at El Taller Latino Americano is pleased to present an art exhibition featuring the work of New York-based artists Antonia Guerrero (Mexico,) Shifi Rathaus (Israel) and Nina Talbot (US). Curated by Andrea Arroyo. At the Grady Alexis Gallery at El th Taller Latino Americano, 2710 Broadway (@ W. 104th Street). Through April 19 . For more information, visit http://tallerlatino.org/ArtExhibits.php. TokoNoMAA: Stories of Home in the Heights This NoMAA / MoMA multidisciplinary project installation is based on the concept of the tokonoma, the focal point of the Japanese home in which a simple but beautiful object is placed for contemplation. Interpreting the format of the scroll, the artists explored various meanings of home in the Washington Heights/Inwood through photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. Participating artists: Yael Ben-Zion, Ferlaisa Gomez, Denise Laurin, Rafaela Luna, Joiri Minaya, Daya De La Rosa, Tamara Rose and Gesche Wrfel. Curated by G. Romero. In the Gold Wing Gallery, at the Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 th Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185 St. Through the end of April. Small Grants Available for Community Compost Projects Citizens Committee for New York City, the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB), and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer invite you to apply for grants to start, expand and grow composting programs in all five boroughs. Grants of up to $750 will be awarded to community groups working on neighborhood composting programs. Groups eligible for funding include community associations, community gardens, friends of park groups, housing development groups, nonprofits, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, and private businesses. Grants can be used to purchase materials to start or expand upon a composting program. Click here (http://www.citizensnyc.org/grants/composting-grant) and th apply by March 28 . Learn about home heating for your house, building or co-op/condo Winter can be the perfect time for buildings to start planning to clean up their heating systems and energy bills for next season. NYC Clean Heat is participating in and hosting a number of events on the Upper West Side and the Bronx in March and April to help building decision makers understand the public health impacts of using heavy heating oil and the resources available to them to make the switch to a cleaner alternative. For more information, click on the links below to learn more about each event and to RSVP, or contact NYC Clean Heat: 212-656-9202 / info@nyccleanheat.org / nyc.gov/cleanheat. Any building decision maker could benefit from attending these events, but the Upper West Side events may be more useful for co-op and condo board members. Co-op and condo tenants are also welcome th to attend the March 29 event. th Thursday, March 27 , 6:30-8:00pm: House Doctor Series on Cleaner Heating Systems, sponsored by Landmark West.

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Saturday, March 29 , 2:00-4:30pm: Safer Air, Lower Energy Bills, Cleaner Heat! This event will include two workshops and an opportunity to network with financing providers and ULS 2 Specialists. nd Wednesday April 2 , 1-2:30pm. Co-sponsored by the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, UNHP, and FBHC. Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation: 2751 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10468 th Thursday April 17 , 6:30-8:00pm. Co-sponsored by the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD). Maestro's: 1703 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462.

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***TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION*** (4 items) th Pedestrian Safety Tips from the 34 Precinct: before you step off the curb to cross the street, make sure you STOP / LOOK / LISTEN for bicycles and other vehicles. Remember that bicycles are quieter than motor vehicles. MAKE EYE CONTACT with drivers and cyclists to be sure they see you before you start to cross. Give yourself the most time to cross by waiting for a fresh green or walk signal. Keep scanning as you cross, especially for turning vehicles. Dont stand or walk in a bike lane. Be cautious and avoid texting on your cell phone when crossing the street. Vision Zero, Pedestrian Safety & Double-parking on W. 181 Street The 34 Precinct would like to share this information with the Washington Heights and Inwood communities and requests your assistance in sharing the th information. During the next 2 weeks, the 34 Precinct will implement Operation Move-Along. It will involve community outreach that will highlight the risks of double parking. The goal is to prevent and deter double parking therefore decreasing accidents and injuries. This outreach will be followed by a period of enforcement. We will be th distributing the attached flier to businesses, organizations, pedestrians, and motorists in the confines of the 34 st Precinct specifically on the West 181 Street corridor. In our pursuit of Vision Zero, we urge motorists to please st refrain from double parking in the West 181 Street corridor and other locations. When you double park, you obstruct the view of other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists; you impede traffic flow; you increase the chance of a collision. Dont be the cause of a collision or injury or death to somebodys loved one. Please be considerate. This just in from the folks at the MTA Bridges & Tunnels The Manhattan-bound Henry Hudson toll plaza is being reconfigured to merge two narrower toll lanes into one wider lane to improve traffic flow for motorists both before and after the toll plaza. The work, which is dependent th on good weather, will take approximately three weeks to complete and is scheduled to begin March 24 . Once the work is finished cars driving across the bridge in the center lane will feed directly into the new wider lane, eliminating most last-minute lane switching before the toll plaza. Drivers also wont have to merge into one lane after passing through the toll island once the wider, single toll lane is in place. The first week of the project involves eliminating the concrete islands from the plaza and may be noisy at times. In order to get the work done as quickly as possible and lessen impact on traffic, some work may occur overnight. We are very aware of the close proximity of our neighbors in Riverdale and will make every effort to minimize work during overnight hours whenever possible. Signs will be in place before the bridge and on the bridge to alert drivers to the temporary traffic pattern that will be in place while the work is being done. And THIS just in from the MTA regarding 1-train service disruptions THIS WEEKEND: From 11:30pm Friday, March st th th 21 to 5am Monday, March 24 there will be no 1 train service above 96 Street due to work on the portal repair nd th project on Broadway at 122 & 135 Streets. Customers may take the A train, M3 bus and free shuttle buses as th alternatives. 1 Service will operate between South Ferry and 96 Street. For service between 96 Street & 168 Street, use free shuttle buses. th st For service between 168 Street and 191 Street, use M3 bus or free shuttle buses. th For Dyckman Street and 207 Street, use nearby A stations; transfer is available between the 1 and A th trains at 59 Street/Columbus Circle. th nd For service between 207 Street & 242 Street, take free shuttle buses. Transfer between buses and A th th train at 207 Street and between A and 1 trains at 59 Street/Columbus Circle.
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MTA NYC Transit will need to close two lanes of traffic on Broadway in both the northbound and southbound nd th directions in the area of the intersections at 122 Street and 135 Street where we will begin the demolition of the deteriorated portion of the subway roof. Traffic agents will be on site.

-------Elizabeth Lorris Ritter Community Liaison st State Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31 SD 5030 Broadway, Suite 701 NYC 10034 (212) 544-0173 (ph) (212) 544-0256 (fx)

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