Community Events 8-14-14

Contact Liz Ritter at elritter@adrianoespaillat.
org to receive updates

Thursday, August 14
th
, 2014

Dear Neighbor,

As always, theres so much going on all over the District. As the summer winds down, there are still lots of fitness,
recreation and cultural programs in many of our parks. This weekend, dont miss Jazz at the Jumel, a health fair,
Civil War history at Grants tomb, and electronic & textile recycling. Also, please note that there will be no 1-Train
above 96
th
St. this weekend. Next week well be having a job fair at the Shabazz Center. Scroll down for
information on the NYPDs Citizens Police Academy 14-week course, Broadways new 25mph speed limit, links to
great stuff happening at the NYPL Branch Libraries, as well as important information on suicide and depression,
rights you may have as under a class-action suit for residents of Pinnacle buildings, the September 21
st
global
action for climate change, and the latest on the campaign to Save the Palisades from development.

***Note for residents of Pinnacle buildings: As the result of a class action settlement, rent-regulated tenants in
buildings owned by Pinnacle are eligible to receive damages for actions from 2004 to 2010. Read the Legal Aid
Society's flyer online (in English and Spanish), or call 888-736-8115 for more information.***

Scroll down for information about things happening:
Tonight & Tomorrow (7 items)
This weekend (17 items)
Next week (12 items)
Next weekend (3 items)
Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (7 items)
Educational & vocational opportunities (3 items)
Health, Recreation & Fitness (11 items)
How You Can Help (4 items): share your money / stuff / time
Road & transit information (6 items) including lane closures and public transit service interruptions
Ongoing events & opportunities at the NYPL
LG / Palisades update

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not .pdf or .jpg).

Best,
Liz Ritter

***TODAY & TOMORROW*** (7 items)
TODAY / THURSDAY (4 items)
Contact Liz Ritter at elritter@adrianoespaillat.org to receive updates
Go Behind the Magic! Experience a jaw-dropping magic show, then learn how it's done. You'll be amazed not only
at the magic, but also the science behind it! For ages 12 to 18 years old. At the George Bruce NYPL Branch Library,
518 W. 125
th
St. (at Amsterdam Ave.) Free. Thursday, August 14
th
at 2pm.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Story Time Bring along your favorite stuffed animal to a bed time themed story
time, and then leave them at the library for a toy sleepover. What will your fuzzy friends do in the library at night?
Youll find out when you pick up your pal the next morning and look through a photo album of all their adventures!
Dont forget to wear your PJs! At the Bloomingdale NYPL Branch Library, 150 W. 100
th
(between Amsterdam &
Columbus Aves.). Thursday, August 14
th
at 6pm (pick up at 11am on Friday 8/15)

Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays Free performances of William Shakespeares The Winters Tale. On the
North Patio of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Riverside Park, W. 89
th
St. & Riverside Drive. Note: While these
productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going:
http://hudsonwarehouse.net/season.htm. Thursdays Sundays, through August 24
th
, at 6:30.

Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park Pulse theatre is already painting backdrops in the amphitheater for this
summers Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet. Well see what New York surprises director Alexa has in store for us this
year. Dont forget to bring a pillow for your bum! At Riverbank State Park, W. 145
th
Street @ Riverside Drive. Rain
or shine: if were not outside, were in the theatre. Wednesdays-Sundays through August 17
th
at 8pm.

TOMORROW / FRIDAY (3 items)
Pre-School Film Watch films based on picture books. At the Morningside Heights NYPL Branch Library, 2900
Broadway @ W. 113
th
St. Fridays August 15
th
/ 22
nd
/ 29
th
at 3:30pm - 4pm.

Romeo & Juliet at Riverbank State Park W. 145
th
Street @ Riverside Drive. Rain or shine: if were not outside,
were in the theatre. Wednesdays-Sundays through August 17
th
at 8pm.

th
St. & Riverside Drive. Thursdays
Sundays, through August 24
th
, at 6:30.

***THIS WEEKEND*** (17 items)
SATURDAY (11 items)
Create Moving Art Join us for a FREE Art Project lead by Scribble Art Teacher Priscilla Ortiz. Make a mobile with us
moving, dangling, dazzling sculptures and take it home to hang somewhere everyone can enjoy! Meet at the
Isham / Seaman entrance of Inwood Hill Park. First 30 to arrive will receive a free Studios beach bag. Saturday,
August 16
th
, anytime between 10am noon.

10
th
Annual Dominican Festival of Manhattan Valley & Health Fair Complete medical screenings of blood
pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, vision, and dental. Music bands, folkloric dance, face painting, clowns, voter
registration, citizenship classes, ESL, GED, computer training and Spanish classes. W. 107
th
St. btw. Amsterdam &
Columbus. Free! For more information, call 212-749-0781 or 718-663-9546, or email
DominicanSunday@hotmail.com. Saturday, August 16
th
, 10am - 6pm.

Electronics & Textile Recycling Recycle your e-waste in an environmentally responsible way Bring your electronics
and batteries for recycling. Rain or shine. Free, though a donation of 50 per item is suggested for media disposal.
For households, non-profits and small businesses only. For more information call Joan at 212-666-6157 or the
Lower East Side Ecology Center at 212-477-4022 or visit
http://lesecologycenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=138#What%20can%20I
%20bring? La Salle Street (equivalent to 124
th
Street) just east of Broadway. Saturday, August 16
th
, 10am 4pm.

Free Textile Recycling Bring your clean textiles including clothing and shoes (wearable or unwearable) for recycling
and help keep them out of NYC landfill. Handbags, blankets, sheets, curtains, towels, etc. also are accepted;
carpeting is not accepted. Rain or shine. La Salle Street (equivalent to 124
th
St.) just east of Broadway. For more
information call Joan at 212-666-6157. Saturday, August 16
th
, 10am 4pm.

Shorakapok Summer Celebration Details to follow. In Bruces Garden (Isham Park, between Park Terrace East &
West, near W. 215
th
St.). Saturday, August 16
th
, noon 6pm.

Saturday Matinee: Thor the Dark World Thor returns to do battle with Malekith the vengeful leader of a
primordial race that seeks to destroy the Nine Realms, in this big-budget comic-book adventure set after the
events of Marvel's The Avengers. Free. At the Hamilton Grange NYPL Branch Library, 503 W. 145
th
St. Free.
Saturday, August 16
th
at 1pm.

The Union Offensive of 1864 The National Park Service presents a FREE program detailing the Union offensive of
1864 including Grants Overland Campaign, Shermans March to the Sea, and Sheridans Valley Campaign
which helped to secure victory for the North. At the NPS Visitors Center at Grants Tomb, on Riverside Drive at W.
122
nd
St. Free! Call 212-666-1640 for more information. Saturday, August 16
th
at 2pm.

Jazz at the Mansion Its that time of year again! Our annual free jazz performance with Marjorie Eliot is this
weekend. Join Marjorie Eliot, the woman behind the legendary Harlem parlor concerts, and her impressive roster
of very talented accompanists. Bring a blanket, some good food and great friends to enjoy this summer tradition
out on our lawn. The event is FREE, for more information please call 212-923-8008. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion,
Jumel Terrace between W. 160
th
& W. 162
nd
Streets, a block east of St. Nicholas Ave. Saturday & Sunday, August
16
th
17
th
, 2pm 6pm.

RCTA Sunset Concerts featuring Gilad Bloom Band (electric blues, folk & rock, with a little Israeli Reggae thrown
in). Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association for this very popular music
series. On the tennis courts in Riverside Park (Hudson River @ W. 97
th
St.) In the event of inclement weather, call
the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed. Rain date is typically the next day at
7pm. Info: http://www.rcta.info/rcta-concert-calendar.cfm. Free! Saturday, August 16
th
at 7pm (til around 9pm).

th
th
, at 6:30.

th
th
at 8pm.

SUNDAY (6 items)
Free Kayaking with the Inwood Canoe Club The Inwood Canoe Club invites members of the public who can swim
to join us for a guided, 20-25 minute kayak tour of the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.
No prior experience is needed, and all equipment is provided. For more information, visit
www.inwoodcanoenyc.org. Every Sunday through Labor Day weekend, 10am noon; arrive between 9:30am and
11:15am to ensure you get a spot.

Summer Clean-Up & Planting in Ft. Tryon Park Want to help out in your neighborhood? Fort Tryon Park welcomes
you! Assist the Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee in park cleaning up, pruning and weeding. New York City
schools require volunteer hours to graduate. Come get your hours while making the park a greener and cleaner
place. Painting may be a project, wear or bring appropriate clothing. All tools supplied. Heavy rain cancels.
Refreshments always served. Sign in at the Friends Committee table at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to the
Heather Garden. (Take the A-Train to 190
th
Street station, elevator to the street, up the stairs, right turn to the
Park, or take to M4 bus and, exit before entering the Park.) Sunday, August 17
th
, 10am 2pm.

Jazz at the Mansion Its that time of year again! Our annual free jazz performance with Marjorie Eliot is this
weekend. Join Marjorie Eliot, the woman behind the legendary Harlem parlor concerts, and her impressive roster
of very talented accompanists. Bring a blanket, some good food and great friends to enjoy this summer tradition
out on our lawn. The event is FREE, for more information please call 212-923-8008. At the Morris-Jumel Mansion,
Jumel Terrace between W. 160
th
& W. 162
nd
Streets, a block east of St. Nicholas Ave. Saturday & Sunday, August
16
th
17
th
, 2pm 6pm.

Gaga pal Pueblo traditional Dominican art including music, singing, dancing, visual and culinary art. Anne Loftus
Playground, Intersection of Dyckman St. & Broadway. For more info: http://vimeo.com/56492294. Sundays
through September 21
st
, 3-7pm.

th
th
, at 6:30.

th
th
at 8pm.

***NEXT WEEK*** (12 items)
Photo Editing for Beginners (Adults) This class will explore the editing of photos using Microsoft Paint. Please
bring a flash drive or SD card with pictures to be edited. Skill prerequisites: computer basics. Free. At the St. Agnes
NYPL Branch, 444 Amsterdam Ave @ W. 81
st
St. Monday, August 18
th
, 11am - 1pm.

Movie Monday Tired of the heat? Come to the St. Agnes Branch Library and watch some of our favorite movies
this summer. The movies will begin at 3pm and you will still have enough time to check out your summer reading
books. August 18
th
: Despicable Me 2 (98 min., PG); August 25
th
: TBA. At the St. Agnes Branch Library, 444
Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 81st St.; 212-621-0619. Mondays at 3pm.

Crazy for Science Children (5-12) will discover the world of science by completing a science experiment. At the
Hamilton Grange NYPL Branch Library, 503 W. 145
th
St. Free. Monday, August 18
th
at 4pm.

Homebound in NYC: A Documentary A film that portrays American Latinos in a positive way, that tells a Universal
story anyone can relate to. In the words of the producer: As a mom I want my kids to grow up and see people that
look like them on the big screen not just playing the thugs and illegals, but playing lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc.
Media has an impact in the way the rest of the country perceives us and in the way our children perceive
themselves. A study just came out last week stating how bad the situation is for Latinos in the media:
http://mic.com/articles/95714/one-absurd-statistic-shows-just-how-bad-hollywood-s-latino-problem-
is?utm_source=policymicFB&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=social. Another article came out on the NY Daily
news last week that talks about the same thing: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/hispanics-
net-roles-major-hollywood-movies-study-article-1.1891014. If you take a moment to read the comments under the
articles most people believe all Latinos are new immigrants and that we should just go to Mexico to work. Latinos
are 17% of the population. We are not all new immigrants, some have been in this country for MANY generations.
To get tickets, go to http://www.tugg.com/events/10527. At the AMC Loews 34
th
Street. Monday, August 18
th
,
7:30pm 9:30pm.

Hey knitters (and crocheters), come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great
way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

Cool Flicks featuring Cars Kids and families come chill out and watch great movies this summer. Join us every
Tuesday in the basement Community Room for a great family friendly flick. At the Washington Heights Branch
Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. (@ W. 162
nd
St.); info: 212-923-6054. Free! Tuesday, August 19
th
at 2pm.

Family Movie Night: Rio 2 It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio
de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and
meets his father-in-law. At the George Bruce NYPL Branch Library, 518 W. 125
th
St. (at Amsterdam Ave.) Free.
Wednesday, August 20
th
at 5pm.

Midsummer Nights Networking Fiesta Sponsored by the New York Womens Chamber of Commerce. Join us for
great networking, great food and great margaritas. Dont forget to bring your business cards! You must RSVP by
calling 212-491-9640 or emailing lmiles@nywcc.org. At El Azteca Restaurant. Wednesday, August 20
th
, 5:30pm
9pm.

Job Fair Tables and information from dozens of prospective employers, including NYS & NYC agencies, unions,
large retailers and more. At the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty L. Shabazz Center, 3940 Broadway @ W. 165
th
St. For more
information: EventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org. Thursday, August 21
st
, 9am-noon.

You are invited to a Citizen Preparedness Training in Spanish! / Entrenamiento en espaol sobre cmo
prepararse para un desastre. Aprenda cmo actuar en caso de un desastre y reciba un equipo porttil de
preparacin para desastres, valorado en $250.00 GRATIS. Todos los participantes TIENEN que inscribirse por
adelantado en el sitio web: http://www.nyprepare.gov/aware-prepare/nysprepare/registration/ 3333 Broadway
(calle 135 Oeste). Thursday, August 21
st
@ 6pm / Jueves, 21 de agosto a las 6pm.

th
th
, at 6:30.

Community Education Council District6 (CEC D6) Public Meeting The public is invited and encouraged to attend,
to hear what is going on in our public schools as we gear up for the 2014/151 school year. At the CEC D6 offices,
4360 Broadway (between W. 185
th
& W. 187
th
Streets), Room 421. Thursday, August 21
st
, 7pm 10pm.

***NEXT WEEKEND*** (3 items)
th
th
, at 6:30.

Unity in the Heights Community Fesitval Sponsored by the 33
rd
Precinct. Free food, music, prizes, community
resources and more. On W. 175
th
St. Between St. Nicholas & Audubon Aves. Saturday, August 23
rd
, noon 5pm.

RCTA Sunset Concerts featuring Gilad Bloom Band (electric blues, folk & rock, with a little Israeli Reggae thrown
in). Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association for this very popular music
series. On the tennis courts in Riverside Park (Hudson River @ W. 97
th
St.) In the event of inclement weather, call
the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed. Rain date is typically the next day at
7pm. Info: http://www.rcta.info/rcta-concert-calendar.cfm. Free! Saturday, August 23
rd
at 7pm (til around 9pm).

***LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (7 items)
Movie Monday Tired of the heat? Come to the St. Agnes Branch Library and watch some of our favorite movies
this summer. The movies will begin at 3pm and you will still have enough time to check out your summer reading
books. Film title TBA. At the St. Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 81st St.; 212-621-0619. Monday,
August 25
th
at 3pm.

Cool Flicks featuring Despicable Me 2 Kids and families come chill out and watch great movies this summer. Join
us every Tuesday in the Community Room in the basement for a great family friendly flick. At the Washington
Heights Branch Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. (@ W. 162
nd
St.); info: 212-923-6054. Free! Tuesday, August 26
th
at
2pm.

Summer on the Hudson: West Coast Swing Outdoors West coast swing, a partner dance fusing elements of slow
lindy hop, salsa, and booty-shakin, can be danced to R&B, pop, rock, hip hop, and blues. At W. 125
th
& Marginal
Streets, West Harlem Piers Park. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/soh. Saturday, August 30
th
&
September 20
th
, 6pm-9pm; lesson at 7pm.

West End Avenue Traffic Redesign On Tuesday, August 12
th
, the Community Board 7 Transportation Committee
voted to support the NYC Dept of Transportation's plan to redesign West End Avenue from W. 72
nd
to W. 107th
Streets. There will be a vote of the full Board at its next public meeting, to be held at Jewish Home LifeCare, 120 W.
106
th
St. @ Columbus Ave. You can view the presentation slides
here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2014-07-31-west-end-ave-public%20meeting.pdf. Tuesday,
September 2
nd
at 6:30pm.

The NYPD Citizens Police Academy course shares training and tactics used by the NYPD as well as helps to foster a
working relationship with the NYPD. This is a 14-week training at the Police Academy, located at 235 E. 20
th
St.
(btw 2
nd
& 3
rd
Aves.) The curriculum will include penal law and patrol guide procedures, stop/question/frisk,
firearms simulation training, CCRB, counterterrorism, and hands-on training. All applicants will be screened; if
selected, you register on the first day of class. If you are selected for training, please wear business casual; no jeans
or sneakers. The course is limited, so residents of the 34
th
Precinct please submit your application to the precinct.
For more information, contact Det. Pabey or P/O Perez at 212-927-0576 / 212-927-0287 or email
pct034ca@nypd.org. (If you live outside of the 34
th
Pct., contact your precincts Community Afffairs Office.) Class
begins September 10
th
, and meets Tuesdays at 6pm.

Rally for Climate Change In September, world leaders are coming to New York City for a UN summit on the climate
crisis. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to
dramatically reduce global warming pollution. With our future on the line and the whole world watching, well take
a stand to bend the course of history. Well take to the streets to demand the world we know is within our reach: a
world with an economy that works for people and the planet; a world safe from the ravages of climate change; a
world with good jobs, clean air and water, and healthy communities. There will be hundreds of coordinated actions
around the world. For more information, visit www.peoplesclimate.org. Saturday, September 21
st
.

30
th
Annual Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park Produced by the Washington Heights/Inwood Development
Corp. (WHIDC) and sponsored by the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, this festival is one of the oldest and
largest scheduled events in all NYC Parks. The festival is a unique chance to experience the Medieval period in the
most authentic setting this side of the Atlantic. The area around the Cloisters Museum in Fort Tryon Park is
transformed into a medieval market village where knights in armor, jugglers, jesters, magicians, musicians,
storytellers, and puppeteers will perform. A blacksmith, manuscript illuminator, glass bead maker, potter, stone
carver and other artisans will demonstrate their crafts. Performers and fairgoers alike dress in period-styled
costumes. The afternoon includes a human chess game, musical and theatrical performances, and culminates with
a jousting event at 5pm. We hope to see you on the 28
th
! For more info: Washington Heights/Inwood
Development Corp., 212-795-1600. Admission and entertainment is free; food/beverage are available for
purchase! Sunday, September 28
th
, 11am 6pm.

***EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES *** (3 items)
Second Annual Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund: a $20,000 Scholarship fund created to support
New York City school children (grades 2-8) to pursue their unique passions and talents. Michael Perelstein was a
devoted dad who watched his children pursue their passions in nontraditional fields while simultaneously
achieving financial security. Observing the paths of his kids, he realized the importance of nurturing passion and
talent and even switched careers himself to support his own interests. Perelstein passed away at age 56; the
scholarship fund established in his honor by his wife, Elizabeth Perelstein, is built around the concept of supporting
the passions and talents of children. The Discover Your Passion Competition will award the grand prize winner
$5,000 toward his or her pursuit; three second place winners will receive $3,500, and three third place winners will
receive $1,500, for a total of $20,000. Finalists will be selected from each of two age categories: 2
nd
- 5
th
grade; 6
th
-
8
th
grade. The scholarship winners will be announced and awarded their prizes in October in New York City. For
complete information about the scholarship and to apply see schoolchoicegroup.com. To read about the 2013
scholarship winners, visit http://findingschools.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-01-02T11:13:00-
05:00&max-results=3. Application deadline is September 8
th
; for more info, go to
http://www.schoolsearchsolutions.com/discoveryourpassion/.

High School Directories Notice Students applying to a NYC public high school for the 2015-2016 school year can
access the 2014-2015 High School Directory. Visit
http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Resources/default.htm for complete information and the English
directory. You can also find the directory online in 9 languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole,
Korean, Russian, Spanish and Urdu; click on Translations in the pull down menu at the right of the screen.
Questions regarding the 2014-2015 High School Directory may be directed to the High School Admissions Team at
HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

Green Jobs Training Program is a free program that prepares unemployed and underemployed adults for careers
in Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free,
12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in collaboration with Queens Botanical
Garden. During the 12 days of full-time training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of
environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer, and interview skills workshops; receive
10-hour OSHA training; and gain in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste Management,
Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs
Training Program receive a certificate from the LaGuardias Division of Adult and Continuing Education, and all
qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA cardvalid for up to five years. Our employment team provides
graduates with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume and cover letter support, job
application assistance, and referrals to employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be proficient
in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more
information, or for press inquiries, contactgreenjobs@nydesigns.org or visit the program website
atgreenworkforcenyc.org. For more information: http://greenworkforcenyc.org/. Although the current program is
full, check back in September for their upcoming schedule.

***HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (11 items)
New Public Boat Launch at Muscota Marsh The dock at Muscota Marsh is now part of the NYC Parks network of
human-powered boat launch sites- also known as the NYC Water Trail. Apply for a boat launch permit to make use
of this boat launch and over 40 launches citywide! Visit the online version of our NYC Parks Water Trail Map
(http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/kayak) to see locations of our boat launches. All NYC Parks boat launches
require a permit. Permits can be secured here:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/pagefiles/56/Kayak_Launch_Permit.pdf.

Senior Splash/Swim for senior citizens ONLY at the Highbridge pool. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am 10am, Free
Swim; 10am - 10:45am, Aqua Exercise. ARC Ft Wash will arrange transport for a group from your center.

Free Summer Fitness Programs in Ft. Tryon Park For more information regarding fitness programs, visit
http://forttryonparktrust.org/events/events_calendar.php.
Morning Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m., Saturdays 8:30a.m.-9:30am; meet at the
entrance to the Heather Garden, year round.
Shape Up NYC: Zumba Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm, in Anne Loftus Playground (Bway/Dyckman) thru Oct 7
th
.
Sunrise Tai Chi Wednesdays 6:30am-7:30am on Linden Terrace, through August 27
th
.
Sunset Yoga Wednesdays 6:45pm-8pm on Abbys Lawn, through August 27
th
.
Parent & Me Yoga Saturdays 9am-9:45am on Abby's Lawn, through August 9
th
.

Free Summer Fitness Programs in Inwood Hill Park For more information regarding fitness programs, visit
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwoodhillpark/events.
Morning Tai Chi Mondays 8am-9am on the Indian Road Lawn (through August 25
th
)
Family Drumming: West African Drum & Dance, Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm (through August 25
th
)
Evening Yoga, Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8pm on the Indian Road Lawn (through August 26
th
)
Family Capoeira, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm on the Indian Road Lawn (through August 27
th
)

NYC Beaches & Pools are OPEN for your summer enjoyment! For information on hours, locations and rules, etc.,
visit the Parks Departments website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches or
http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools; for information on beaches water quality, you can
also go to the Dept of Health: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/environmental/beach.shtml. AND DONT
FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!

Come See the Palisades Up Close! If anyone is interested in walking/ hiking/ along the Palisades and experiencing
first hand, the unique beauty of one of our most cherished Natural and Historical Landmarks, feel free to contact
me and we can hopefully arrange a time to enjoy some walking/hiking trails of this most wonderful park. I have
been leading hikes in the Park for several years now and can organize walks from easy to more difficult. A long
time resident of Englewood Cliffs, I am a hike leader and hike leader trainer for the Appalachian Mountain Club,
among other hiking clubs, and a delegate to the NY/NJ Trail Conference, which maintains over 1,800 miles of trails
in the New York metropolitan area. No prior experience necessary; just bring your camera to capture some
unforgettable views. Times are flexible. For more information, contact Margo Moss at acephoto@verizon.net.

Zumba Fitness World Party Party yourself into shape with Cathy Diamond, certified Zumba instructor. Bring your
sneakers, towel, water and your party! At Isabella, 545 Audubon Ave. (@ W. 190
th
St.). $10/class, or $8 if you pay
monthly. Call Cathy Diamond (347-351-1860) or Betty Lehman (212-342-9505) for more information. Tuesdays &
Thursdays at 5:30pm 6:30pm.

The New York State Fair starts this month! Did you know that New York State has the oldest continuously running
State Fair in the country? This year, beginning August 21
st
, you can get your fill of rides, commerce, agriculture,
entertainment, and the best that New York State has to offer, at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. And for the first
time, you can buy tickets online to attend, at a savings of up to 40%. For more information, visit www.nysfair.org.

Live Healthy Community Health Program continues uptown this summer. After a successful 12 weeks, we're back
with more free yoga, zumba, healthy cooking with City Harvest and wellness talks to help you stay healthy, get well
and live better. Registration is now open. Learn more about the great activities and sign up today. Sponsored by
the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Inwood Community Services, Inc., Community League of the
Heights and EmblemHealth. To sign-up click here:
http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/?utm_source=Washington%20Heights&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Cyc
le%201&utm_campaign=Live%20Healthy%20 or call 877-444-3674 for a full schedule of classes. All sessions are
FREE. At Holy Trinity Church in Inwood, 20 Cumming Street, just west of Broadway.
Zumba, Tuesdays, through September 16
th
, 7:15 - 8:15 pm & Fridays, through September 19
th
, 6pm - 7pm
Yoga, Fridays, through September 19
th
, 7pm - 8pm.
Cooking Classes, Tuesdays, through September 9
th
, 5:30pm - 7:15pm.
Health Talks Tuesdays, (see schedule), 8:15pm - 9pm.

Cooking Classes Who doesnt love to eat? We know that making healthy meals on a budget can be tough and want
to help make it easy and fun! Join us Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm starting August 5th for a free six week class on
healthy eating. Youll learn about whole food nutrition including fresh produce and get great recipes that give you
real bang for your buck. Plus youll get to take home a binder of recipes after the classes. Sponsored by the
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Inwood Community Services, Inc., Community League of the
Heights and EmblemHealth. To sign up call 877-444-3674. Tuesdays through September 9
th
, 5:30pm 7:15pm.

Depressed? Suicidal? Know someone who is? Get Help! Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Earlier this week US astronaut Buzz Aldrin Tweeted, The loss of Robin Williams is tragic. Like him, I and many
veterans also suffer from depression. All Americans should awaken to this. If you, or someone you know is
suffering from depression, there is help out there. To find resources in your community, visit the comprehensive
directory of resources by county at NYS Office of Mental Health website:
http://bi.omh.ny.gov/bridges/directory?region=New%20York.

If you or somebody else is in emotional distress, or if youre concerned about or contemplating suicide, you can
call the National Suicide Prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK / 800-273-8255 (for more information, visit
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For emergency help, you can always dial 9-1-1.

Depression affects children as well as adults. For more information on the signs to look for and what to do,
download these .pdf brochures in English (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/treatment-of-children-
with-mental-illness-fact-sheet/nimh-treatment-children-mental-illness-faq.pdf) or Spanish
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/tratamiento-de-ni-os-con-enfermedades-
mentales/spanish-treatment-faq.pdf).

***HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (4 items)
District 6 Community Education Council seeks art supplies In an effort to make CEC meetings more accessible to
District 6 parents, the Parent Involvement & Outreach Committee will be establishing childcare at each meeting.
They are looking for donations of arts and crafts and other such supplies (crayons, markers, paper, stickers, small
toys/puzzles, etc.) to help keep children occupied during meetings that are interesting and important for adults,
but not so much fun for kids. Also they are looking for donations of food/snack, if you are a business owner, or a
generous person with a Costco card. For more information or if you are able to make a donation, please call Marilu
Pisani at 917-521-3793 or email cec6@schools.nyc.gov.

NYS Council on the Arts Survey The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), a New York State government
agency, needs your help. As the agency develops its long-term plan to advance the role of the arts, culture and
heritage in the lives of the state's citizens, visitors and communities, it is crucial that we hear directly from the
public. In this brief survey we'd like to learn about your experiences with arts, culture and heritage, as well as the
role you feel they should play in your community and the state. Your feedback will help NYSCA's plan align with the
values and priorities of the state's citizens. We hope you'll take 10 minutes to fill out this anonymous survey.
Please feel free to share the survey link with friends and family. Thank you! Link the survey here:
http://tinyurl.com/NYSCASurvey1

Ansche Cheseds Shelter Needs You! Now that summer is here, our shelter is in need of volunteers to fill shifts
that are typically filled by students who are away during the summer. Overnight volunteers for this weekend and
next week are needed immediately. Please check out the volunteer calendar
(http://www.anschechesed.org/web/guest/shelter-calendar) and consider volunteering for a shift. If you are
interested, please contact our volunteer coordinator at ansche.chesed.shelter@gmail.com.

Older Adults Training & Education Needs Survey Hunter Colleges Silberman School of Social Work is now home to
the Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity. A primary goal is to enhance the health and
well-being of underserved older adults, families, and caregivers through collaboration in education, research and
advocacy activities with community members who work with our elders. To help us develop and support education
and training programs that will be most useful to you and your teams, please click here
(https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_b1abU6axLpPWVo1) to complete a brief survey. We thank you in advance for
your participation.

***ROAD & TRANSIT INFO*** (6 items)
Temporary Relocation of Bx3 Stop During GWB Bus Station Construction: The TutorPerini Corp. requested and
received a Bx3 bus stop adjustment from NYC DOT for the duration of construction (June 2, 2014 to January 1,
2015) at the Port Authority GWB Bus Terminal. The northbound Bx3 stop on Broadway between W. 178
th
and W.
179
th
Streets will be eliminated and installed on Broadway between W. 179
th
& W. 180
th
Streets.

Rerouting of M2 & M3 (southbound) at W. 168
th
St. & Broadway Because of sidewalk and subway ceiling
reconstruction (which is part of the Brick Arch Reconstruction Project) the M2/M3 southbound bus stop will be
temporarily revoked. Due to redesign issues, the bus stop adjustment at 168
th
Street and Broadway did not take
place in February as previously planned. Those design issues have now been resolved and the contractor is
requesting that NYC DOT eliminate the M2/M3 southbound bus stop on Broadway at W. 168
th
St. beginning
August 3
rd
for a duration of 2-3 months.

M100 Reroutes to Serve Dyckman Street The M100 bus will now serve residents, shoppers and community
members along the Dyckman corridor and Tenth Avenue, bringing public transit to once under-served areas.
Traveling northbound, the bus will turn right from Broadway onto Dyckman St. making stops all along the corridor.
It will then pass the Dyckman Houses and turn left onto Tenth Avenue, where PS 5 is located. The bus will then
drive up Tenth Avenue providing bus service where it did not previously exist. The Bx7 will continue to operate
north and south on Broadway in the areas that the M100 once operated so there will be no loss of service on
Broadway. Thanks to Council Member Rodriguez's office (in particular Marble Hill & Dyckman Houses Community
Liaison, Tony Edwards) for their efforts to bring about this change in service better to serve our community.

M100 Bus Top Change As of Tuesday, July 29, MTA New York City Transit has officially requested permission from
NYC DOT to eliminate the northbound M100 bus stop on 10
th
Avenue on the near side of W. 207
th
Street due to
customer and operating safety. The stop has been replaced with a new bus stop on 10
th
Avenue at the far side of
W. 207
th
Street (2
nd
column after the intersection). Our Operations Planning unit observed that the initial bus stop
caused customers to be dropped off into a right turn lane and cars were passing the bus on the right as customers
were alighting. By moving the stop from the near side to the far side, the bus avoids dropping off customers into
the right turn lane.

Changes to Weekend 1 Train Service 1-Train service operates between South Ferry and 96 St. There will no 1-
Trains between 96
th
& 242
nd
Streets, A / C trains, M3 and free shuttle buses will provide alternate service. For
service between 96
th
& 168
th
Streets, use free shuttle buses or the A/C at nearby stations. For service between
168
th
& 191
st
Streets, use the M3 or free shuttle buses. Or, use the A at nearby stations. For Dyckman & 207
th

Streets, use nearby A stations; transfer between 1 & A trains at 59
th
St. For service between 207
th
St. & 242
nd
St.,
in the Bronx, take free shuttle buses. Transfer between buses and A trains at 207
th
St and between A & 1 trains at
59
th
St. 11:30pm Friday, August 15
th
through 5am Monday, August 18
th
.

Slow Down on Broadway! Effective Monday, August 4
th
, the NYPD will enforce a 25mph speed limit on Broadway
from West 59
th
to West 220
th
Streets as part of an Arterial Slow Zone. Police officers will now ticket drivers found
speeding over 25mph (rather than 30mph limit as on most NYC streets) in this area. Since 2008, 22 people have
been killed by cars in this stretch, a statistic we would like to limit to 0 for the future. Please help us save lives by
driving at lower speeds and remaining conscious of all others who use our streets including cyclists and
pedestrians. With your help, we can achieve Vision Zero.

***ONGOING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES @ THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY***
Movies, Classes, Programs, Books and more at your public library Theres so much more to your local NYPL
branch library than just books, though they have lots of those, too. You can check out movies and music; use non-
circulating research resources; use computers and take computer classes; enjoy story-time or movies for children
of all ages; take classes for kids, teens, adults & seniors; even learn to knit and crochet. And all of it is FREE! For
more information on whats going on this summer and every season at your local branch, call or click below:
Inwood: 4790 Broadway near Dyckman St., (212) 942-2445; Fully accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood)
Fort Washington: 535 W. 179
th
St. btw St. Nicholas & Audubon Aves., (212) 927-3533; Not accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/fort-washington)
Washington Heights: 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. @ W. 160
th
St., (212) 923-6054; Fully accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/washington-heights)
Hamilton Grange: 503 W. 145
th
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/hamilton-grange)
George Bruce: 518 W. 125
th
St. @ Amsterdam Ave., (212) 662-9727; Fully accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/george-bruce)
Morningside Heights: 2900 Broadway @ W. 113
th
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/morningside-heights)
Bloomingdale: 150 W. 100
th
St. btw Amsterdam & Columbus Aves., (212) 222-8030; Partially accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/bloomingdale)
St. Agnes: 444 Amsterdam Ave., near W. 81
st
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/st-agnes)
Riverside: 127 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 65
th
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/riverside)
Columbus: 742 Tenth Ave. btw W. 50
th
& W. 51
st
Sts., (212) 586-5098; Fully accessible
(http://www.nypl.org/locations/columbus)

***LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE***
The Englewood Cliffs Town Council met last night (Wednesday, August 13
th
) and voted unanimously to restore the
town's zoning to 35 feet. This followed a public hearing attended by many members of the Concerned Residents of
Englewood Cliffs. A representative of LG and the union leader in Bergen County spoke against the ordinance
change, but they were outnumbered and out argued tonight. LG still has its variances and the right to build to 143
feet, unless a court rules otherwise or it voluntarily decides to lower its tower. But today's action undercuts the
company's legal arguments and is a real victory: the change removes one of LGs key arguments in court, which is
that their variances conform to the town's zoning. It also protects the Palisades from other high-rise developments
in Englewood Cliffs as-of-right, though the Mayor did invite other companies to come to Englewood Cliffs to seek
zoning variances. For coverage on recent events, go to:
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2014/08/englewood_cliffs_lowers_building_height_limits_residents_eye_lg.
html

Also, the Palisades Meetup-Cleanup meets on the first Sunday of every month at Ross Dock, where they assemble
to clean up the trash on the trails and picnic grounds. This is a joint effort between the Palisades Insterstate Park
and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information,visit www.njpalisades.org. Sunday, September 7
th
,
10am 1pm.

In addition:
Help spread the word about LG's development and its threat to the historical and landmarked Palisades.
Consider carefully the character of the company from which they chose to buy their cell phones, TVs,
washing machines, etc. This is not a "boycott."
Joining the Protect the Palisades Meetup group will let you know about events and make it easy to
register for them, and will help us gather new supporters. It is especially important for those who are
coordinating events to join our Meetup Group:http://www.meetup.com/Protect-the-Palisades/. To do
this, create a user ID and password. Your actual email address will remain anonymous and you can choose
a user name that is not your real name if you have any concerns. (Please note when you sign up you will
be prompted to select interests; you can minimize emails you receive by selecting fewer or no interests.)
Please sign up for our listserv, intended to foster communication and protect your privacy. Send a blank
email to PalisadesActivists-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; you'll be sent a confirmation email
automatically from the group. Reply to the confirmation email to activate your subscription.
If you havent already done so, please write a letter to CEO Bon-Joon Koo and ask others to do the same.
For more ways to help protect the Palisades, please visit our Take Action page.
SIGN the petition on our website: www.protectthepalisades.org.

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

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