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The Brownsville Collective Volume 2 - “Be blessed to be a blessing”
**Copyright © 2013 THEBROWNSVILLECOLLECTIVE
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Strengthening
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Encouraging
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Sept.7, 2014 – Oct 6h, 2014
Getting
BACK TO
community
Business
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Events
Youth
Events
BROWNSVILLE
“What’s Good?”
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and
Opportunity
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FREE ERIC GARNER “WE WILL NOT
GO BACK MARCH”
August 23, 2014
BROWNSVILLE REPRESENTED!
We Thank OUR SPONSORS for
helping to make our trip possible:
Senator John L. Sampson
Assembly candidate, Latrice Walker
Brooklyn BP, Eric Adams Fades2Black Productions, “Ducatti”
Genesus Construction, D. Turner Mark Tanis
Universal Temple Church Rev. Tracey Henderson
Rev. Acey Pettaway
CONTINUED ON
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****** VOTE ****** SEPT. 9th, 2014
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BUILDING
RECYCLING
HELP
POLITICS & POLITICIANS WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE
OFFICIALS?
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Know Your COMMUNITY
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You are in Community Board #16
Viola Greene, District Manager 444 Thomas Boyland, Bklyn, NY 11212
Community Board #16 (718) 385-0323 GENERAL COMMUNITY
BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23 7:OOPM
Contact for committee schedules
444 Thomas Boyland
Local: Community Board #16
(718) 385-0323
CITY Councilmember
Darlene Mealy (718) 953-3097 41
st Council District
1757 Union Street, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11213
Issues *Questions *Comments, “laws” * Funding * Policies or
procedures* Budgeting FOR ALL OF NYC
CITY
LOCAL
Brooklyn Borough President
Brooklyn Borough President
Eric Adams (718) 802-3700
209 Joralemon St, Bklyn NY 11225
STATE Senator
V. Montgomery (718) 643-6140
25TH
Senate District
30 Third Avenue, Bklyn NY 11217
FEDERAL
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
(718) 287-1142 123 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
CITY Councilmember
Inez Barron (718) 649-9495 42
st Council District
718 Pennsylvania Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11207
Committee membership rules have now changed. Please call 718-385-0323 for more information
73rd PCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING Anthony Newerls, President
SEPTEMBER 18th, 2014 7:30pm- 9:00pm
R.D. Brown Houses
1630 St. Marks Avenue
(718) 495-5411
73rd PCT CLERGY Council MEETING Reverend Acey Pettaway, President
Contact the 73rd Pct.
For summer scheduling
(718) 495-5411
BROWNSVILLE BLOTTER
1470 East New York Ave, Bklyn, NY, 11212 (718) 495-5411
Commanding Officer J. Gulotta
$500 R E W A R D Rewards of up to $500,
for the arrest and conviction of anyone who commits
Graffiti Vandalism
$1,000 Reward For info leading to the arrest of
anyone who possesses an ILLEGAL HANDGUN
1 866 GUN-STOP
$2,000 Reward The NYPD/New York City Police
Foundation CRIME STOPPERS Program offers rewards of
up to $2,000 for anonymous information that leads to the
arrest and indictment of a violent felon.
Please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, text
"TIP577" (plus your message) to "CRIMES" (274637),
or submit a tip online
The Brownsville Collective Editor in Chief/ Publisher
Deidre Olivera
Executive Editor
M. Morton Hall
Proof Reader
Gwendolyn Johnson
Event Placement
Treasurer
Earlene Franklin
A Special “Thank You!”
For All of our
Community
Collaborative Submissions
Brownsville Multi Service center
Mosque #7C
Paul Toomer Muhammad
Tahir Muhammad
Brownsville Recreation Center
Jerry Childs
Brownsville Neon Jacquelin Simmons
JohnnieMae Robinson
Community Bd #16 Viola Greene-Walker
Evangelist Gwendolyn Moore
Brooklyn Blizzards Youth Organization Anthony Newerls
Peacekeepers Chaplains Sharon Rogers
Jesse Gordon
The Saboath Group Varise Cooper
District #15 Family Advocate
Paige-Best- Hardy
All of our
Community residents
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries 55 Hanson Place, Suite 603
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237 - 2211
STATE
State Senator
John Sampson (718) 649-7653 19TH Senate district
1222 East 96th Street, Bklyn, NY 11236
City Agency Concerns: DIAL 311
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YOUTH
Northeast Queens Parks September Events
National Estuaries Day –
Little Neck Bay Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Help us celebrate our estuaries with APEC and other community
groups. There will be games, craft projects and a limited number
of canoe and boat outings. The event will be held at the Alley
Pond Environmental center located at 228-06 Northern Boulevard.
Crocheron Park
Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Come listen to a free concert. Music will be provided by the group
Chicken Head Rocks. Bring a blanket or low chair. The concert
will be shown at the lawn area on 35th Avenue, where it dead ends
at the Cross Island Parkway.
Fitness Walk – at Joe Michaels Mile
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. until October 16
Join other adults in a weekly fitness walking program that starts at
the western end of Joe Michaels Mile (near the front of Fort
Totten). No registration is required.
GlobeSonic Sound System Dance Party
Join hundreds of all-age revelers at the 10th year celebration of
GlobeSonic on the Hudson open-air summer dance party with the
GlobeSonic Sound System DJs and drummers.
Saturday, Sept 13, 2:30 - 10pm - Pier I @ 70th Street
The Willies Pitchblack Brass Band Frets on Fire
BYOB (Bring Your Own Banjo) to our open jam session with Ernie
Vega! Harmonicas and other instruments also welcome.
Don't miss our sideshow of stilt walkers and aerialists by House
of Yes!
Sunday, September 7, 1 - 6pm - 66th to 72nd Sts
GENERAL PARK INFO:
Summer on the Hudson programming is free to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 1-2 hours before the event. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. No rain dates are scheduled. If attendance reaches maximum capacity management reserves the right to close participation. Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th & 72nd Streets with entrances @ 59th, 68th, 72nd. Riverside Park South Park closes @11pm. West Harlem Piers Park is located on the Hudson River between 124&135th Sts. Riverside Park & West Harlem Piers Park close @ 1am.
LOCATIONS** LOCATIONS** LOCATIONS
Tired of the
neighborhood? A
metrocard and
open mind go a
long way!
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Youth In Action (GET OUT AND HAVE FUN)
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The Brownsville Collective would like to
share the Agency and contact information for some of the programs that are funded
to provide services to the youth in the
surrounding community
Calling all NYC students! The fun of learning continues with #NYCAfterschool programs! Not only can you get help with your homework, but play sports, dance or learn to cook at your local #COMPASS or #SONYC program. Apply now at www.nyc.gov/afterschool. If you have any questions, call 311 or DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646, Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM.
Enjoyed the Summer Enrichment programs? Apply for a #NYCAfterschool program & keep the
learning & fun going! nyc.gov/afterschool
Calling all NYC middle schoolers: the fun of summer continues this fall with #COMPASS and
#SONYC afterschool! nyc.gov/afterschool
Sports, STEM, dance, learning and fun all take place at #NYCAfterschool programs. Apply today!
nyc.gov/afterschool
Have what it takes to be an Iron Chef? Apply for #SONYC and learn the fundamentals after school!
nyc.gov/afterschool
Back to School at Luna Park in Coney Island
School is back, but the fun is still at Luna Park in Coney Island. For the month of
September, Luna Park is encouraging students with good grades to bring a paper copy
of your 2014 report card and exchange your top 5 grades for FREE ride credits.
Students can redeem up to 5 good grades at our guest service location through
September 28, 2014.
There are also 6 chances to win a book bag full of assorted school supplies. You can
enter for FREE and win a scientific calculator, Android Tablet or a Toshiba laptop along
with the book bag full of supplies. Visit www. LunaParkNYC.com for official contest rules
and how to enter
HOPE GARDENS (NYCHA)
422 Central Avenue Brooklyn 11221
Diana Delgado (718) 708-6502 mailto:[email protected]
CAMBA PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
WORTMAN Avenue (NYCHA)
895 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn 11207
Reginald Murray (718) 649-1371 mailto:[email protected]
GOOD SHEPHERD / GROUNDWORKS
SUMNER (NYCHA)
862 Park Avenue Brooklyn 11206
Julie Adegite (718)-919-3938 mailto:[email protected]
ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS LEAGUE
Pink (NYCHA)
2702 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn 11208
William William (347) 689-8602 mailto:[email protected]
CAMBA, INC.
Intermediate School 271 (BEACON)
1137 Herkimer Street Brooklyn 11233
Debra Mack-Glasgow (718) 345-
5982 mailto:[email protected]
Please feel free to contact the program
coordinators and ask questions about
their services and hours of operation!
There’s no excuse to stay home and/or be
bored
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1. www.nyc.gov/html/.../html/.../schools_goldenapple.shtml TrashMasters! Super Recyclers awards cash prizes to NYC Department of
Education schools for implementing exemplary school recycling programs in
compliance with NYC regulations.
See list of all 2014 Golden Apple Awards contest winners! (pdf) (click on
school names to see project descriptions).
The 2014 winners received $10,000 for Citywide
Winners; $5,000 for Borough Winners; $2,500 for Borough
Runners-Up, and $1,250 for Honorable Mention — plus $1,000 for Golden
Shovel Award winners in each borough. Award levels change year-to-year
based on available funding.
How to Enter
Note: The Contest Coordinator must be a teacher or
administrator employed at an NYC DOE school.
Describe and document each cleanup, beautification,
reclamation, or gardening project your school
initiated.
1. Compose answers to the contest questions below in your word processing
program.
2. Add explanatory documentation (reduce file sizes
as necessary):
● photos, illustrations, graphics
● memos, letters, flyers, posters, charts, graphs,
scripts, lyrics
● lesson plans, exemplary samples of student
work
3. Convert your completed document into a pdf
(3MB max).
● get technical assistance with your online
submission
4. Register and upload your Team Up to Clean Up contest entry by Friday, May 1, 2015.
Please feel free to contact BWPRR with any
questions or problems.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/s
chools_goldenapple_TU.shtml
TrashMasters! Team Up to Clean Up rewards cash
prizes to NYC Department of Education schools that
conceive, design, and implement innovative cleanup,
beautification, or reclamation projects, including school
gardens.
The 2014 winners received $10,000 for Citywide
Winners; $5,000 for Borough Winners; $2,500 for
Borough Runners-Up, and $1,250 for Honorable
Mention — plus $1,000 for Golden Shovel Award
winners in each borough. Award levels change year-to-
year based on available funding.
Contest Overview: Show us your
school's recycling program!
Winning schools demonstrate model school
recycling programs that are in compliance with
NYC recycling regulations, and demonstrate a
strong commitment from the entire school
community, including principals, teachers,
custodians, administrative staff, and students.
Recycling Inspection
Finalist schools are inspected by DSNY personnel to
evaluate your school’s recycling compliance.
Access to all areas indicated in the school recycling
program checklist is required.
NYRP ROSE AWARD
Bette Midler’s New
York Restoration
Project presents the
NYRP Rose Award to
one Golden Apple Award entry in any grade
division that exhibits an
outstanding vision for a beautification project that
embodies the mission of
NYRP. The winner receives a consultation
and supplies to help the
school realize its vision.
https://www.nyrp.org
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Employment
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Airport Guards
Position Description: Security Guard positions within JFK Airport. (Veterans only) Requirements: High School/GED For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In. Hours per week:* 20 - 40 (Permanent)
Wage:* $15.00 - $19.00 (Hourly)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml
EMPLOYMENT
http://www.yearup.org/for-students/
Year Up New York is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships.
You can apply to Year Up if you are: 18-24 years old High school graduate or GED recipient Of low to moderate income A U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have an
employment authorization card Available 5 days a week (Mon-Friday) for the
full year of the program Highly motivated to learn new technical and
professional skills
How to apply
1. Submit a student interest form (COPY LINK) 2. Attend an open house or group information session 3. Complete your application
What Year Up offers
6 months professional training in IT, Finance, or Customer Service
6 month corporate internship with a respected company
Up to 24 college credits
Weekly educational stipend throughout the program
Guidance and support from a staff advisor and professional mentor
New York Office (212) 785-3340
55 Exchange Place Suite 403, New York, NY 10005
BLDG 92 // 63 Flushing Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11205
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND PLACEMENT
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Employment Center identifies, pre-screens and places
qualified job seekers in various types of employment, primarily with Yard
businesses.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation has operated the on-site
Employment Center for nearly 20 years with a strong focus on placing workers
with any of its 330 tenants. BNYDC is proud of having placed more than 2,500
people in quality jobs since 1999.
Our team of workforce development professionals maintain relationships with
employers who are offering full-time, part-time, permanent and/or temporary
employment within the Brooklyn Navy Yard and surrounding communities. We
specialize in employment and training opportunities and are committed to
providing employers with a diverse workforce.
The Employment Center is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Weekly Employment Center Orientations are held every Tuesday at 10 AM. Interested jobseekers are strongly encouraged to attend to
learn more about our services and employment opportunities. One-on-one appointments are also available on a walk-in basis Monday
to Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM.
Contact [email protected] or 718-907-5996 for more information.
You Can go to any Public Library and use the
computer to job search or fill out for a job.
Often, there is staff available to help you
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PROJECT MANAGER, KNOWLEDGE SHARING Community Solution’s strategic goal is to help 300 communities leverage
their existing resources to improve, measurably, the health, housing and
employment of 300,000 of their most vulnerable residents. To meet our
goal, Knowledge Sharing works with not-for-profits, governments, and
institutions to provide services that can streamline and make more efficient
their responses to neighborhood challenges.
MANAGER, NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES
MANAGER, DATA AND PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE SHARING
MANAGER, 5,000 JOBS CAMPAIGN
MARKETPLACE COORDINATOR,
MGB POPS!
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Some Travel and weekends are a must
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to
[email protected]. In the subject line, write
the job title that you are applying for.”
Case Manager- criminal justice
Health Care & Social Assistance
Location: Queens
Position Description: Responsible to manage the services delivered by the staff to support the contract between Damien Family Care and Samaritan Village to conduct screening activities to assess treatment needs and conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help inmates prepare to enter addiction treatment services post-release from the Vernon C. Bain Correctional facility. The goal of these activities is to coordinate care with management staff and to facilitate effective discharge planning for individuals with addiction treatment needs. Requirements: High School Diploma For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In. Hours per week:* 30 - 40 (Permanent) Wage:* $15.00 - $18.00 (Hourly)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml
Community Initiatives Manager The Community Initiatives Manager leads BAC’s Creative Coalitions program, a pilot
program that aims to build networks of artists, nonprofits, businesses and residents
in order to build the accessibility and sustainability of the arts in arts underserved
Brooklyn neighborhoods. ..THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION
Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, google platforms and internet research • Genuine desire to promote arts access in all parts of Brooklyn and to support the development of local artists and nonprofits • Friendly, patient attitude; ability to work well with many different kinds of people Salary and Benefits: The position pays $18-24 an hour, commensurate with experience; monthly unlimited transit check can be taken from earnings pre-tax if desired. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position to: [email protected] with “Community Initiatives Manager” in subject line.
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/2389
See the job description at the link below:
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/2389
http://transalt.org/?utm_source=email-
footer&utm_medium=email&utm_content=version97&utm_campaign=2014COMMS
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IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUES
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“Supporting Community Enrichment programs, Health and Wellness –
Year Round!”
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Community Events
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"Brownsville Community Corners"
Updated Schedule
The 73rd Police Precinct Council
STOP THE VIOLENCE
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20
Sutter ave. and Mother Gaston blvd. Wednesday, September 3 and 10-Herkimer st. and Rockaway ave.
Wednesday, September 17 Livonia ave. and Rockaway ave.
Wednesaday, September 24 Sutter ave. and Legion st.
TIME: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Please join us as we connect church to church, block to block, neighbor to neighbor. Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration’s Evening Jazz with Central Brooklyn
Jazz Consortium
Brooklyn, N.Y., August 11, 2014:
As part of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Summer/ Fall Events Series
2014,
Evening Jazz produced by the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium returns for a
second year to Restoration’s newly renovated West Plaza.
Beginning every Tuesday in September, five free outdoor concerts will take place from 6
to 8:00 PM.
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Grants / Opportunities
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The GRAMMY Foundation
The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support research on the impact of music on the human condition. Examples might include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition and healing, as well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals and the creative process underlying music. Priority is given to projects with strong methodological design as well as those addressing an important research question.
Eligibility: Organizations and individuals are eligible to apply.
Funding: $20,000 maximum award
Deadline: All Letters of Inquiry are due by October 1, 2014.
Contact: Email: [email protected]
Website: grammy.org/grammy-foundation/grants
Affiliate and Non-Profit Organization Grants
Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world… Family Volunteer Day is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving to 'kick off' the holiday season with giving and service, and to signal the start of National Family Week…
This year, Family Volunteer Day takes place on November
22 and HandsOn Network Affiliates and non-profit
organizations are invited to get involved. This day of service
is powered by generationOn and sponsored by Disney Friends
for Change, a global initiative that inspires kids and families to
take action to help people, communities and the planet.
Grant Opportunity:
Your Affiliate/Non-profit can apply for a grant to host a
family project!
Grants will support service projects that engage families in
volunteering on November 22nd.
Selected HandsOn Network Affiliates and non-profit
organizations will receive:
$1000 grant
Event day service kit, including:
o 20 t-shirts
o Family Volunteer Day banner
o 1 roll of Family Volunteer Day stickers
o Family Volunteer Day Project and Planning
Guide
You can invite families to join your affiliate or non-profit
organization in something as simple as creating cards for
children in the hospital or cleaning up a local park. Grant funds
should be used for project supplies, transportation and/or snacks.
Apply for the Family Volunteer Day Affiliate Grant below.
http://generationon.org/orgs/news-events/the-
latest/family-volunteer-day-2014/grants#app
Family Volunteer Day
November 22, 2014
Applications processed on
a rolling basis through
September 4th.
Specifically, AT&T will provide: 4G mobile broadband data services for student access to learning-based websites, applications, and services; Mobile device management to support tracking and usage of devices; Security software to protect access, safety and security of students; Solution integration for schools, to support device configuration, logistics and care services, and Training for teachers and administrators on effective ways to integrate this solution into classrooms and learning. - See more at:
Welcome to the Connected Nation School Application Portal
for the AT&T Aspire Mobile Connectivity Program
A Connected Nation Project in Support of the ConnectED Initiative
NOTICE: Applications are now being accepted for Phase II awards.
Applications may be submitted for Middle Schools and High Schools only
The target size for each award under this program should serve between
2,000 and 4,000 students per district (or administrative equivalent).
Applications should not be submitted for significantly larger or smaller
contributions
TO APPLY: Eligible schools and school districts must complete and submit an
application via this web site. Applications will be reviewed and considered by
Connected Nation, entirely designated field at the top of each application page. A
unique application link will then be generated by the system and e-mailed to the
address provided.
http://www.connectednation.org/attaspire
AT&T has pledged more than $100 million to give middle and high school students in Title 1 schools free Internet connectivity for educational devices over their wireless network for three years. AT&T’s mobile broadband service will enable students to utilize tablets and other mobile devices for educational purposes that support student learning in new and more effective ways. - See more at: http://about.att.com/content/csr/home/people/aspire/connected.html#sthash.nM9way02.dpuf
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For Your Information
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CANDIDATES CORNER
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
BROWNSVILLE – THE REAL “GAME OF THRONES”
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the
New York State Legislature and has members each
elected to two-year termsThere are no limits on the
number of terms one may serve.
State senators are elected officials that represent the constituents of their respective states. Each state is divided into districts, which state senators represent and serve. A state senator's duties reflect the needs and demands of the representative district, similar to the duties of U.S. Senators, who serve their states in Washington, D.C. Ultimately, state senators are responsible for making state legislation into law.
State senators frequently send newsletters to stay in touch with the members of their districts. In addition, they often hold meetings and visit the members of their representative districts to discuss major issues and to identify the concerns of the citizens. Additionally, state senators work with county and city officials to ensure that projects are completed and that their votes in the Senate represent their districts' needs and concerns. Read more about this topic at the link listed below : http://www.ehow.com/about_6466934_job-state-senator_.html As well as being in touch with the citizens of their representative districts, state senators must also stay in contact with their constituents. State senators receive letters, phone calls and emails from their citizens and consider their suggestions for bills and changes to existing law.
wikipedia
The New York State Legislature, which is older than the U.S. Congress, was established as a law-making body in 1777. The Legislature is comprised of two houses, the Assembly and the Senate, both of which have co-equal powers. These two houses have the power to make all laws in all areas of the state except those that have been reserved to the federal government or to the people. In 1808, twelve new members were added and in 1815 there was a further increase of fourteen. This number remained in effect until 1894 when the Constitution of that year increased the membership to 150.
Since 1938, Assemblymembers have been
elected in even years for two year terms.
Vacancies are filled by special election.
The Assembly meets annually in unlimited
session and convenes in the Capitol in
Albany, in the Assembly Chamber.
In the Assembly, the presiding officer is the
speaker, elected by the members, upon
the nomination of the majority party. The
speaker makes all committee assignments
and appoints and directs the work of most
of the Assembly staff. The current
Assembly Speaker is Sheldon Silver.
The Constitution permits, with certain
restrictions, legislative reapportionment by
legislative enactment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NewYorkAssemblyCh
amber.jpg
WHAT IS A DISTRICT LEADER? by M Burgos The District Leader is an un-paid elected official who performs a valuable set of duties on behalf of his or her political party. Each district gets to elect two district leaders, one male and one female, with the same responsibilities. The district leader serves a two-year term.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT LEADER?
Hires poll workers and election inspectors for the primary elections every September and the general elections in November.
Attends party meetings and events on behalf of the district
Listens to the registered party members of the district to learn what issues are affecting their quality of life, such as housing, employment, education, environment, and crime
Organizes meetings and events in the district to give registered party members a strong, unified voice
Works closely with the district’s city, state, and federal elected officials from the party to insure that the voices of the district’s party members are heard
Provides support to elect party members to public office in the district
Is an information resource to the district’s voters in numerous ways including poll site locations, election results, and general information about candidates representing the party
WHAT QUALITIES AND RESOURCES DOES A DISTRICT LEADER NEED? A district leader knows his or her district, including, but not limited to:
Boundaries of the district Polling sites for election day Voter turnouts from past elections Current elected officials serving the
district, regardless of party affiliation Government resources such as police,
fire, EMS, and sanitation Social service, community and
economic development resources Neighborhood associations; community
boards Schools, from Pre-K to colleges or
satellite college sites and other educational programs
THE ROLE OF NYS SENATE
SALARY to represent you:Appx. $79,500. - $90,000.
Salary $79,500/year + per diem
THE ROLE OF NYS ASSEMBLY
SALARY to represent you:Appx. $79,500. +
THE ROLE OF MALE AND FEMALE
DISTRICT LEADER
DO YOU WHAT LEGISLATION YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
HAVE PASSED THAT BENEFITS YOU?
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Editorial Page
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By Johnny Mae Robinson
The crowd and excitement of the people was not what I expected. Maybe we arrived early or is it because we had to cross waters. Majority of us had buses and we rode quietly to arrive. I, Myself looking to be a bit more radical and make a little more noise. I say to myself, "Concentrate on why we are here, make the difference." There is a issue at hand that we as a people have to deal with as not one of us has a solution without the other. As a whole it appears we still have no respect for each other or authority , this march is not about you it is about; Brother Eric Garner and how he was murdered in the face of America on live TV via cell phone connect. Technology is about showing the evidence of what really happen. Why are we hustling at the march selling items and t shirts for personal gain. Stop, Look and Listen to the heartbeat of his mother, wife and children. No items to be sold and no personal profit of your own as this is a battle we must maintain and stay focus on. So I calculate in my head as I lost count on my fingers the many people who are here, there and everywhere. My people showed up and showed out for "Brother Eric Garner" and there is no color line when you truly stand for justice. Signs reading: "Justice Jail Cop Killers" "Be the last Human Killed" "NYPD keep your hands off me" I am from Philly, "Being Black aint a crime" "Respect Human Life" slogans that talk loud and say nothing if we don't respond to each. Is it back to different strokes for different folks, we are not here to bring down but build up, take out the rotten apple, give us a chance to live, work on relationships with NYPD, we demand a message to be sent and heard and acted upon, NYPD must be made accountable, your weapon is your voice, one community one voice , one city with a choice. Respect for all. All these sentiments spoken by well known
The Brownsville Collective has partnered
with
Fades2Black media productions,
to bring you video footage of the August
23, 2014 “We will not go Back” march in calling for
justice with Reverend Al Sharpton regarding
the public chokehold and homicide of the
Eric Garner case.
http://vimeo.com/104643011 “NO WORDS NEEDED”
http://vimeo.com/104423857 “SPEECHES”
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leaders as Rev Daughtry, Rev Al Sharpton and others who share a stage with the Garner Family, and others that are there for support. The family sits on a stage and begins to speak to the multitude of people and say each one of them saying "Thank you" we can make it. So as I walk away still not feeling the solution, but understanding the issue and why I needed to be here today I say,"Tell me who you walk with and I will tell you who you are." So can you tell if I made a difference and where were you?
We also have additional bonus footage in
conjunction with the “Objective Opinion
show.” A viewpoint with a lot of flavor @
OJOPINION.NET
In Solidarity for Eric Garner
whose chokehold
death by an NYPD officer
was ruled a
homicide
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BUSINESS HELP
Now Accepting Applications!!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in partnership with the Tory
Burch Foundation is please to announce it is now accepting
applications for its next class scheduled to begin in January 2015.
Woman business owners with a minimum of 2 full time employees
and revenue greater than $25K are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to download the application please Click
here
For Eligibility https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62841957/Tory%20Burch%20Goldman%20Sachs%2010%2C000.htm
Or Call us at 718.730.7400 and ask to speak with a Business Advisor
By Email
Download Editable PDF and email to [email protected]
Please include a cover page addressed to: Mary Jane Escobar-Collins
10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College.
Hand in person
Download Editable PDF Deliver to:
Attn: Mary Jane Escobar-Collins
Director of Operations
10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College
29-10 Thomson Ave 9th Floor, Room C911
Long Island City, NY 11101
(Office hours M-F: 9:00am – 5:00pm. Closed Holidays.)
3 Essential Financial Statements for Your Small Business by plester, Community Moderator
Created: August 4, 2014, 8:05 am Updated: August 4, 2014, 8:06 am 4 comments Accurately tracking financial data is not only critical for running the day-to-day operations of your small business, but it is also essential when seeking funding from lenders or investors to take your business to the next level. In addition, keeping tabs of your finances can help ensure your products and services are priced right, identify what your margins are, determine your cash flow and make filing taxes easier.
Here are three basic financial statements that are important for your small business:
1. Balance sheet. This statement provides an overall financial snapshot of your small business. As an equation, it looks like liabilities + owner’s equity = assets. The two sides of the equation must balance out.
There are two types of assets: current and fixed. Current assets include cash or
other holdings that can quickly be converted to cash within a year. These may
include inventory, prepaid expenses and accounts receivable. Machinery,
equipment, land, buildings, furniture and other essentials that you are not planning
to sell are considered fixed assets.
Liabilities can be broken down into current or short-term liabilities, such as
accounts payable and taxes, and long-term debt such as bank loans or notes
payable to stockholders. Owner’s equity includes any invested capital or retained
earnings. If you captured all of your accounting information correctly, both sides of
the balance sheet equation should be equal. Download SCORE’s template to
start setting up your own balance sheet.
2. Profit and loss statement. A profit and loss statement, also referred to as an income statement, enables you to project sales and expenses and typically covers a period of a few months to a year.
To determine net profit, subtract total operating expenses from gross profit. (Gross
profit – total operating expenses = net profit.) Remember that gross profit is
calculated as total sales minus the cost of goods sold. Costs of goods sold include
things like raw materials, inventory and payroll taxes. Make sure to also factor in
overhead costs such repairs, utilities, insurance and legal fees into your operating
expenses to ensure your net profit is accurate. SCORE’s profit and loss
statement template (.xls) includes all the necessary calculations to help you
forecast net profit.
3. Cash flow statement. This statement highlights how much money is coming in to (cash inflows) and going out of (cash outflows) your business. Cash inflows include cash sales, accounts receivable collections, loans and other investments. Equipment purchased, expenses paid, inventory and other payments are considered cash outflows.
To calculate your ending cash balance, take the beginning cash balance, add cash
inflows and then subtract cash outflows. (Beginning cash balance + cash
inflows – cash outflows = ending cash balance.) Download SCORE’s cash
flow statement template (.xls) to get started. Explore SCORE’s library of
financial statement templates for more helpful documents.
Learn more about preparing financial statements for your small business and check
out our free training course on accounting basics. You can find a SCORE
chapter, Small Business Development Center SBA resource partner for additional
resources, training and mentoring.
Meet with Pascual Castano, business advisor with the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! The SBDC provides "no-cost" assistance to businesses in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
revising/establishing a business plan
discovering innovative sources of funding
identifying overseas markets and avenues for exporting
goods & services
developing/revising a marketing plan
applying/reapplying for disaster assistance
Pascual is on-site on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM at the Employment Center at BLDG 92, located on the 3rd Floor. To make an appointment, contact Pascual at 718-797-0187 or by email at [email protected].
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Apartment Building Recycling Initiative (ABRI)
Would you like to see recycling improved in your apartment building? Do you want to help residents and staff learn more about waste prevention,
reuse, and recycling?
Participate in the NYC Apartment Building Recycling
Initiative!
If you satisfy program requirements, you'll work with Sanitation's Bureau of
Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling (BWPRR) to educate residents and staff
in your building about the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Once you sign up with NYC ABRI through our online enrollment program form, here's what will happen:
1. You'll be invited to attend a training session where you'll receive info about how to improve apartment building recycling.
Note: Training sessions are held at the offices of the DSNY Bureau of Waste
Prevention, Reuse and Recycling in downtown Manhattan.
Upcoming trainings:
Wed, August 13, 1:30-3:30pm
Thurs, September 11, 6:00-8:00pm
Tues, October 21, 10:30am-12:30pm
We can do specially scheduled on-site trainings for at least ten participants. Each participant would need
to complete the enrollment program registration form. If you are interested in organizing such a training,
please indicate this on the sign-up form.
2. BWPRR outreach staff will visit your building to see how recycling is set up.
3. We'll provide your building (free of charge) with recycling decals, posters, checklists, and other materials
to encourage all residents to recycle more.
4. After you have attended the training, you'll receive personalized suggestions on how to improve your
building's recycling set up. Throughout your participation, you'll have access to BWPRR recycling experts,
whom you can contact for recycling pointers and support. Read "Recycling School" article in Habitat
Magazine about the ABRI program.
NYC residents may bring the following materials to the NYC Department of Sanitation Household Special Waste Drop-Off
Sites:
Brooklyn: Located in Bensonhurst at 25th Avenue
and Gravesend Bay (next to DSNY Brooklyn District 11
garage and the Adventurers Amusement Park, formerly
known as Nellie Bly Amusement Park). From Belt
Parkway, eastbound: take exit 5 and head straight on
Shore Parkway; make a right on 25th Ave. From Belt
Parkway, westbound: take left at Bay Parkway, left at
Shore Parkway, make a right on 25th Ave.
batteries:
automotive*
batteries: alkaline**
batteries:
lithium and
rechargeable*,**
motor oil &
transmission
fluid (up to 10 qts
per visit)*
motor oil filters (up to 2 filters per
visit)
fluorescent light
bulbs*
latex paint
(up to 5
gallons per
visit)
mercury containing
devices
(such as thermostats;
up to 2 per visit)*
passenger car
tires (up to 4 per
visit)*
August 2, 9, 16, 23 August 29
September 6, 13, 20 September 26
October 4, 11, 18 October 24
November 1, 8, 15, 22 November 28
December 6, 13, 20 December 26
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