Wednesday, October 29

th
, 2014

Dear Neighbor,

See below for details on a book signing for Out in the Union tonight, a community forum on Ebola
at CCNY tomorrow; many events for Halloween tomorrow, Friday & this weekend (including a brief
closure of a portion of Cabrini Blvd.), daylight savings ending reminder this weekend, as well as the
last 2 CU football games on Nov. 1
st
& 15
th
, and the excellent HipHop Nutcracker at the United Palace
on Dec. 7
th
. There are also several remaining Participatory Budgeting Assemblies with Councilmembers
Rodriguez & Levine, volunteer opportunities galore, a childrens film festival, and so much more.
Please also note important information regarding the overnight closure (1am-5am) of Ft. Washington
Avenue several days this and next week due to construction at the GWB Bus Station and Saturday
street closure on Audubon btw. 167/168 for medical equipment delivery. (See Traffic/Transportation
section.) And dont miss an important update on Isham Park renovation in the General Info section.

***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 our office (212-544-0173) or
888-736-8115 for information. The filing deadline has been extended to December 31
st
.***

***Election Day is Tuesday, November 4
th
.Remember to vote! (Details on how to find your polling site
and the propositions on this years ballot below in the Next Week section.) ***

Note: the weekly eblast will go on hiatus for November, and will return in early December.

Scroll down for information about things happening:
Today, Tomorrow & Friday (15 items)
This weekend (9 items)
Next week (9 items)
Next weekend (4 items)
Looking ahead / Save-the-Date! (12 items)
Educational vocational training (7 items)
Health, recreation & fitness (5 items)
How You Can Help (7 items): share your money / stuff / time
Transit & transportation (5 items)
Loans, Grants, Contests & Awards (7 items)
General information, ongoing events & news-you-can-use (2 items)

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LG / Palisades update (4 items)

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Best,
Liz Ritter



***TODAY, TOMORROW & FRIDAY*** (15 items)
6
th
Annual KidCinemaFest Film Festival will take place with screenings for children/families at the
United Palace, Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, Casita Maria in the Bronx, Beacon MS 326 and various
public schools throughout Washington Heights, Marble Hill and Inwood. For more information visit our
website: www.kidcinemafest.com. Through October 31
st
.

The Turn of the Screw Figures pass through the shadows and stare into windows, watching the children,
waiting to take them away. Their young governess stands ready to protect them but do they want to
be saved? Everyday Inferno Theatre Company presents a haunting new adaptation of Henry James
classic novella of innocence, sensuality, and horror in a site-specific staging produced in partnership with
The Morris-Jumel Mansion. Tickets are $18 per person and $13 for members., and can be purchased
online at www.morrisjumel.org. (Members should call the Mansion at 212-923-8008 for the membership
discount code before purchasing tickets.) At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160
th
and
W. 162
nd
Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. Through November 2
nd
; at 8pm
(Thursday-Saturday) and 6pm (Sundays).

Help Carry the Weight National Day of Action to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Inspired by the art and activism of Emma Sulkowicz, a senior at Columbia University, who is carrying
around campus the mattress on which she was raped for as long as her rapist continues to attend
Columbia. Students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities across the U.S. will be carrying
mattresses and pillows, standing in solidarity with Emma and other survivors, and carrying the weight of
sexual violence together. For information on how to participate, go to
www.carryingtheweighttogether.com. Wednesday October 29
th
.

OUT IN THE UNION: A Labor History of Queer America This event is not in the neighborhood, but its
an important book by someone in the neighborhood. In Out in the Union, Dr. Miriam Frank, a Master
Teacher of Humanities at New York University, tells the continuous story of queer American workers
from the mid-1960s through 2013. This book chronicles the evolution of labor politics with queer
activism and identity formation, showing how unions began affirming the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender workers in the 1970s and 1980s. The evening will include excerpts read from the book,
discussion of new developments in labor/gay politics, copies of Out in the Union for purchase at a
discount, light refreshments, and lots of interesting people. RSVP via email to
desma.holcomb@gmail.com. At the NYU BOOKSTORE in the West Village, 726 Broadway. Wednesday,
October 29
th
, 6pm - 7:30pm.


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34
th
Precinct Community Council Meeting At the Columbia University Campbell Sports Complex (505
W. 218
th
St., between Broadway & Park Terrace East). For more information, call 212-927-0287 or email
pct034ca@nypd.org. Wednesday, October 29
th
at 7pm.

Eco-friendly Building Renovation Showcase Event The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
(NMIC)s Weatherization Assistance Program offers energy conservation services to buildings with a
large number of low-income residents, and is at the cutting edge of green energy technology. Working
in partnership with Lemle & Wolff Development Company NMIC is preserving 150 units of affordable
housing in Inwood. The implementation of energy conservation measures into building rehabs will help to
reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings. The project will provide safe, comfortable and healthy
housing for low income families. The event includes a property tour, demonstration of wall insulation
with sustainable materials, and explanation of heating systems to be converted from oil to gas. More
information about our work is available here: http://www.nmic.org/Weatherization.html. At 553
Academy Street (btw. Post & Nagle Avenues). Thursday, October 30
th
, 10am noon.

Sherman Creek Shriek Park NYRP is currently partnering with the Parks Department, RowNY, Scribble
Arts, and Word Up to host Fall Fest as Sherman ShriekPark. The event is free and fun for all ages, with
activities hiked, arts & crafts, edible popcorn creations, pumpkin seed tasting, fun take-aways and
more, followed by a screening of the movie Hocus Pocus. For more information, visit
www.nyrp.org/calendar. At Swindler Cove in Sherman Creek Park (at the intersection of Dyckmen St.,
10
th
Ave., and the Harlem River Drive, just south of PS5). For more information, contact Casey Peterson:
212-333-2552 / cpeterson@nyrp.org. Thursday, October 30
th
, 2:30pm 5pm; movie at 6:15pm.

College Prep Program Word Up's first College Prep Program will be facilitated every week by a writing
consultant from Columbia University. Each week, high school juniors and seniors will work on personal
statements and college application and scholarship materials. Pay What You Can. At Word Up!
Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165
th
St. Thursdays, 4:45pm6:15pm

Ebola: What You Need to Know but Are Afraid to Ask. Join Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
for this important community forum. Come. Learn. Save Lives. Show Compassion. In CCNYs Aronow
Theatre (Ground floor, North Academic Center; enter at Convent Ave. & W. 138
th
St.) RSVP required:
ebola@africanfed.org / 646-476-3394 / 212-531-1609. Thursday, October 30
th
, 5:30pm 9pm.

Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assemblies Are you a resident of Washington Heights,
Inwood or Marble Hill? Please join NYC Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez & CB12. You can help decide
how to spend $1 million of taxpayer money for community improvements to parks, schools, libraries,
streets, and more. Join us at an upcoming Neighborhood Assemblies and find out how you can be a part
of this unique experience. REAL MONEY / REAL PROJECTS / REAL POWER / YOU DECIDE! Three
neighborhood assemblies, all held in our local branch libraries: Thursday, 10/30 @ 6pm at the
Washington Heights Branch (1000 St. Nicholas Ave.) To RSVP or for more information on new dates as
they are added, email cmrodriguezevents@gmail.com.

Alzheimers Disease & DementiaWhat Have We Learned? Come to a community forum to learn
more about 25 years of research on. These informative forums explain in lay terms some of the
important, cutting edge research on the major health topics of the day. FREE and open to the public. Light
refreshments will be served. Simultaneous Spanish translation available. At the Russ Berrie Medical
Science Pavilion (1150 St. Nicholas Ave. @ W. 168
th
St.0, conference room #2. Please RSVP at
cumcgca@columbia.edu or 212-305-8060. Thursday, October 30
th
, 6pm 8pm.

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Start out your Halloween riding on our spooky carousel for free! Were planning a small,
open-to-the-public Halloween party around our Totally Kid carousel (designed by schoolchildren).
Come dressed as your favorite character and ride on one of our favorite animals! Free treats! Games!
Goody bags! Best costume prizes! For children 3 to 12. (We realize its a school day, but this event is
open to young families, and homeschoolers as well.) Music by DJ Alexi B. No reservations needed, unless
youd like to send a class of young uns, then you need to call or email Pat Vitucci (212-694-3656 /
patricia.vitucci@parks.ny.gov). At Riverbank State Park, W. 145
th
Street at Riverside Drive. Friday,
October 31
st
, 10am noon.

9
th
Annual Halloween Parade Another homegrown community event that has grown out of its Bennett
Park roots and now starts at W. 187
th
St. & Cabrini Blvd and parades into Ft. Tryon's Linden Terrace.
Friday, October 31
st
, 5:30pm - 8ish.

The Halloween Hang with Gary Lucas returns to the Palace with the world premiere of his new solo
guitar score for the original "Frankenstein." Last year Gary wowed the Palace audience with his score for
the Spanish Dracula. During the audience Q&A that followed a guest asked if he would consider
creating a musical soundtrack for the 1931 "Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff and directed by James
Whale. Gary spent the last year perfecting his new vision and will debut it live at the Palace. Before the
movie there will be a costume parade across the stage and other Halloween shenanigans. For more
information and tickets please
visit:http://unitedpalace.org/events/525-gary-lucas-performs-the-world-premiere-of-his-new-score-f
or-frankenstein. $10 online/$15 at the box office (opens at 5pm); $5 for children under 12. For more
information, email mikef@unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. Friday, October 31
st
: doors
open at 6:30; costume parade at 7pm; movie at 8pm; Q&A with Gary follows at 9:20.

Los Spers (The Superheroes), We are proud to announce the Dominican film, Los Spers (The
Superheroes), will close this years film festival! Bladimir Abud directs the film with a powerful cast that
includes Cheddy Garcia, Nino Acevedo, Manuel Chapuseaux and Pericles Mejias, which was also a box
office success in the country. And the best of all, its free for children and families! View the trailer at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEdQkO8heRk. As a celebration for Halloween, children can also
come in costume if they like! At Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 W. 166
th
Street @ St. Nicholas
Ave.) RSVP at kidcinemafest@gmail.com. Friday, October 31
st
at 7pm.



***THIS WEEKEND*** (9 items)
SATURDAY (7 items)
9
th
Annual West Side Tenants' Conference There will be many informative workshops and panels,
including: How to find affordable housing; housing benefits for seniors, the City's plan for affordable
housing; stop landlord/tenant harassment. This conference is FREE, and includes free breakfast and lunch
for all participants. At Fordham University, Law School, 150 W. 62
nd
St. @ Columbus Ave. RSVP:
212-716-1659 / www.hcc-nyc.org. Saturday, November 1
st
, 9am 4pm.

Free Saturday Art Classes for Kids This Fall, Creative Arts Workshops, Saturday Artworks, will be at
Inwood Library inviting students to travel back in time and explore the art, literature, music and social
impact of the Harlem Renaissance. Students will examine works from the time and use them as
inspiration for their own work, learning techniques such as painting, sculpting, etching, collage and more.

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To sign up your child, please call Inwood Library at 212-942-2445. Or notify us via Facebook! You'll find
us under Inwood Library. For ages 7-11. Saturdays, October 18
th
through December 6
th
, 10am noon.
(No classes 11/8 & 11/29).

Story Time for Kids (ages 3 and up) Story Time is back! Bring your kids to hear their favorite stories
read out loud by experienced, trained readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam
Ave. at W. 165
th
St. Saturdays, noon 1pm.

Go Lions: Tickets Available for CU Football Tickets available on a first-come/first-served basis to
northern Manhattan residents (10032, 10033, 10040, 10034 & Marble Hill section of 10463). Free! At
Baker Field (218
th
St. just west of Broadway). Please email eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org for ticket
information. Saturday, November 1
st
(v. Yale) & November 15
th
(v. Cornell), kick-off at 12:30pm.

Kids Rock n' Roll on Uptown's Geology with Dr. A Attention budding scientists and young geniuses at
large: Join Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone of Storefront Science to explore Uptown's geology. Have you ever
wondered how the Palisade Cliffs were formed, why Inwood Hill Park has rock shelters or why we have
a glacial pothole in Fort Tryon Park? Come learn more from Dr. A! Appropriate for Ages 6-11. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. At the Payson Center at Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue.
Saturday, November 1
st
, 3pm - 4pm.

Inwood Pumpkin Pageant Want to show off you skills, help the environment and help build a new
community tradition? Drop off your carved pumpkins along the path in Isham Park anytime on November
1
st
. We will light them up at dusk for one last glorious display before sending them to NYRPs compost
heap at Swindler Cover. Prizes will be awarded! Email inwoodpumpkin@gmail.com for more information
or to volunteer. Saturday, November 1
st
, 5pm-8pm.

MASQUERADE: Night of the Living Composers & Dead Poet Society As a thank you to our gracious
host, Pied Piper Childrens Theatre invites you a fundraiser to benefit the Holy Trinity Church. Featuring
live performances of new works by New York composers, dramatic poetry readings of works by Edgar
Allan Poe, and an illuminating tale of the historical roots of All Hallows Eve given by The Reverend
Rebecca Barnes. The evening will also include a silent auction featuring some pretty terrific items. All
profits will go to benefit the general operating budget of Holy Trinity Church, which generously supports
and encourages our artistic communities here in Inwood. In the Churchs theatre space, 20 Cumming
Street (between Broadway & Seaman Ave.) Ticket info coming soon. Saturday, November 1
st
,
beginning at 6pm (auction), 7pm (entertainment)


SUNDAY (2 items)
Dont Forget to Fall Back! Get back that hour of sleep youve been missing since March. Set your
clocks back an hour to Standard Time at 2am (turns to 1am) on Sunday, November 2
nd
.

Poetry Reading & Discussion with Pinny Bulman The Washington Heights Congregation / Bridge Shul
present, Old Shul, incorporating imagery from childhood experiences in pre-gentrified Washington
Heights to explor themes of personal and collective transition, displacement, and loss. These poems
have received several poetry awards and appeared in a variety of literary publications. At the Bridge
Shul, corner of W. 187
th
St. & Bennett Ave. (lower level of Mt. Sinai Jewish Ctr.). Sunday, November 2
nd

at 3pm.


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***NEXT WEEK*** (9 items)
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.

Do you or your family need health insurance? In-person assistance in English and Spanish for Medicaid,
Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified plans. At NoMAA, 178 Bennett Ave. 3
rd
floor. For more information,
call 212-233-8955 ext.127. Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm

Free College Readiness & Leadership Programs for 10
th
Grade Boys See Educational Opportunities
section below. Deadline for applications is November 3
rd
.

Public Workshop on Transportation in Washington Heights (W. 155
th
W. 182
nd
Streets) Are you
concerned about traffic safety, congestion, or double parking? Do you have ideas to make it easier to
get around your neighborhood? Come share with the NYC Department of Transportation! There will be
workshop discussions on safety, mobility, parking & commercial deliveries and quality-of-life. At NY
Presbyterian Hospital, 173 Fort Washington Ave., Riverview Terrace at the Heart Conference Center
(enter at Millstein Family Heart Center btw W. 165
th
& W. 168
th
Streets. For more information or to
register, email jorzeck@dot.nyc.gov. Monday, November 3
rd
, 6pm - 8pm.

Election Day! Dont forget to vote! Polls are open 6am 9pm. Check here:
http://nyc.pollsitelocator.com/ for your polling site. (Note that some poll sites have changed since the
last General Election, so check to make sure you know where to go. This year the ballot includes races for
Statewide offices, state legislature, judges, and also three ballot propositions. You can find the text of
the ballot proposals (on redistricting, electronic versions of legislation, and a $2m bond for technology
upgrades in schools) here: http://www.elections.ny.gov/ProposedConsAmendments2.html or you can
enter your address here: http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/html/voters/guide.shtml andview who / what will
be on YOUR ballot. There are many reputable sources on the sources on the internet, including the
League of Women Voters and Common Cause which publish information and background on these
proposals. Tuesday, November 4
th
, 6am 9pm.

Hombres Dialogando / Mens Conversation Group [Spanish-speaking] Hombres dialogando sobre
hombria, relaciones y situaciones imigratorias. Invitamos a todos los hombres, para unirnos en
conversaciones sobre hombria, ser un padre de familia, estar en relaciones con nuestra pareja y que
significa ser un aliado en la lucha para eliminar violencia en nuestras relaciones y hogares. Abierto a todos
los hombres de habla Hispana. Unamos nuestras voces para dialogar sobre eventos traumaticos en
nuestra niez, responsabilidad, nuestros generos, masculinidad, padres de familia, violencia domestica y
situaciones imigratorias. Comenzando el Domingo, 02 de Noviembre 2014. **Se proporcionarn
alimentos y tarjetas de metro** En CONNECT: 127 W. 127
th
St., Ste. 432. De RSVP a Marlon Walker:
mwalker@connectnyc.org. Domingo, Nov. 5 y Nov. 12, 1:30pm - 3:30 p.m.

Women in Latin Jazz Uptown Kickoff. Corcho Wine Room & AAABeans present a pre-kick performance
featuring local musician Annette A. Aguilar. Donations accepted. RSVP: 212-203-3371. At Corcho Wine
Room, 227 Dyckman St. Part of Latin American Cultural Week in NYC. Thursday, November 6
th
at 9pm.


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Fall 14 Harlem Adult Education Conference: "Empowering, Building, Connecting" Designed to
address the needs and interests of adult-education instructors, learners, and program administrators
affiliated with Harlem-based programs, the conference will feature solution-oriented workshops on key
topics in the field of adult education. Help strengthen and expand Harlem's adult-education network
through peer-to-peer exchanges of instructional strategies, tools, and research. Hosted by the Harlem
YMCA Literacy Zone at the Jackie Robinson Center (181 W. 135
th
St., btw 7
th
& Lenox Aves.) All
participants must register in advance: www.bitly.com/harlemadulted. Questions? Please email
info@totalequitynowharlem.org. Friday, November 7
th
, 9am 3pm.

UP Theater presents The Drama Shop: September Twelfth by Rich Rubin. After 9/11 a firemans widow
is challenged when she attempts to move on from the shadow of her martyred husband. Directed by
Dennis Fox. In the Penthouse at the Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185
th
St. Friday
& Saturday, November 7
th
& 8
th
at 7:45pm.



***NEXT WEEKEND*** (4 items)
Inwood Library Learning Fair Are you learning English? Or how to use computers? Do you want to learn
ways to help your child in school? Or do you have kids who want to enjoy fun learning activities? Then join
us for our first Learning Fair. Call the Library at 212-942-2445, or watch our Facebook page for
announcements! Free book bags as long as supplies last. Saturday November 8
th
, 10am 6pm.

Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assemblies Are you a resident of Washington Heights,
Manhattanville, West Harlem or the Upper West Side? You can help decide how to spend $1 million of
taxpayer money for community improvements to parks, schools, libraries, streets, and more. Please join
NYC Councilmember Mark Levine at an upcoming Neighborhood Assembly and find out how you can be a
part of this unique experience. REAL MONEY / REAL PROJECTS / REAL POWER / YOU DECIDE! Six more
neighborhood assemblies: Saturday, 11/8 @ noon for Youth at the Morningside Heights Library
(2900 Broadway @ W. 113
th
St.). To RSVP or for more information, email district7@council.nyc.gov or call
212-788-7007.

A Walk Through the Heather Garden with Leslie Day Discover what seeds, berries, and leaves our
year-round birds, mammals, and insects feed on now that autumn is here. Join author and naturalist Leslie
Day for a walk through the Heather Garden and Fort Tryon Park to discover the ecological relationships
between our plants and animals. Sunday, November 9
th
, at 9am.

Concert at Hudson View Gardens Tonight will be a historic moment at Hudson View Gardens. Friends
and neighbors will gather for the unveiling of Hudson View Garden's STEINWAY O piano! The piano
traveled recently all the way from Los Angeles to New York City and will be partially rebuilt in time for
this evenings concert. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to hear professional pianists dazzle us all with
the gorgeous colors of a Steinway O. There will also be a piano "petting zoo" session after the concert
when guests can try the instrument. The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens - 128 Pinehurst Avenue at
West 183
rd
St. $12 donation includes post-concert reception with the artists. For more information call
212-923-7800 x1511. Saturday, November 9
th
at 5pm.



***LOOKING AHEAD / SAVE THE DATE*** (12 items)

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Want to learn English? The Y will continue to offer free ESL classes for the community this fall. Classes
are every Tuesday and Thursday and start November 11
th
. Both intermediate (3pm-5pm) and advanced
(1pm-3pm) levels offered. At the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle Ave.)Call our
front desk (ext. 200) to register. Beginning November 11
th
; registration must be received by 10/28.

Washington Heights Film Class Our next program: Fill the Void, including talk at 7pm and film at 7:30.
For information on joining the Film Class, which offers monthly independent and art film and lectures at a
modest annual cost less than youd pay to go to the movies! email wahifilmclass@gmail.com. All films
screen in the social hall of the Hebrew Tabernacle, 551 Ft. Washington Ave. at W. 185
th
St. Thursday,
November 13
th
, beginning at 7pm.

Go Lions: Tickets Available for CU Football Tickets available on a first-come/first-served basis to
northern Manhattan residents (10032, 10033, 10040, 10034 & Marble Hill section of 10463). Free! At
Baker Field (218
th
St. just west of Broadway). Please email eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org for ticket
informationNovember 15
th
(v. Cornell), kick-off at 12:30pm.

16
th
Annual Art Show featuring the work of fifteen stellar artists and three masters-of-craft. Free and
open to the public. In the Lounge of Hudson View Gardens, 116 Pinehurst Avenue (corner of W. 183
rd
St.)
For directions and more information, visit www.hvartsgroup.com. Exhibition Saturday & Sunday,
November 15
th
& 16
th
, 11am 5pm. Exhibition continues Sunday, November 16
th
, and
Saturday/Sunday, November 22
nd
& 23
rd
, 11am-5pm. Opening reception, Saturday, 11/15, 6pm - 8pm.

Battle of Fort Washington Reenactment This event is held every November to honor the last battle
fought in New York City forcing the Americans to surrender New York to the British and Hessian forces.
Even though the site of Fort Washington is in Bennett Park on Fort Washington Ave. between W. 183
rd
&
W. 185
th
Streets, the event is held in Fort Tryon Park on the Caf Lawn. There will be musketry and
drilling demonstrations presented by the Brigade of the American Revolution. Local Historian James
Renner will also be manning a table with historical information of the community as well as information on
his local historical tours. This is a free event sponsored by the New York City Department of Parks &
Recreation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Sunday November 16
th
, noon 3pm.

Washington Heights & Inwood Council on Aging (WHICOA) Annual Conference This years
conference will explore mental health in older adults: It's not always depression. Including
presentations by Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University;
opening remarks from Donna M. Corrado, Ph.D., Commissioner, Department for the Aging; Keynote
address, Identifying and Assessing Mental Illness in the Elderly, by Alessandra Sclamati, MD, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Montefiore Medical Center, and
presentations on Distinguishing Dementia from Depression, and Mental Health Services in the Elderly:
Addressing Cultural Biases. Open to the public: general admission: $10; students with valid ID: $5;
seniors (60+): free. For more information, contact Cristina Hector: 212-781-7800 /
chector@selfhelp.net. Tuesday, November 18
th
, 8:30am registration/networking; 9:15am program.
(Register by 10/31).

CLoTH Annual Gala: It is that time when we ask you to look on your calendars and mark the date to
come support and celebrate with us. You are invited to join us and as together we will lift up the great
history and work that CLOTH continues to do for our community. We recognize that it is the support of
friends such as you that we are able to deliver quality service to our community. So please Save the Date
and be sure to keep an eye out for more details to follow shortly. Themed: "Strengthening Health /

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Enriching Education". At Columbia University's Low Memorial Library (W. 116
th
St.). For more info:
www.cloth159.org. Tuesday, November 18
th
.

Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop See loans, grants, contests & awards section below for
details. Wednesday, November 19
th
, 10am - 2:30pm. (Registration deadline: Wednesday, November
12
th
.)

Movies at the United Palace: Elf Pre-movie stage show includes Broadway performers singing songs
from the film. Introduced by Lin-Manuel Miranda. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175
th

Street. For more information, email mikef@unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. Sunday,
November 23
rd
at 5pm (doors open at 4pm).

Saturday Night Jazz Sessions at Word-Up the last Saturday of the month. At Word-Up Community
Bookshop, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 165
th
St. No cover. Saturday, November 29
th
, 6pm - 9pm

Holiday Concert with the Cornerstone Chorale The Cornerstone Chorale brings together singers from
northern Manhattan, primarily Washington Heights & Inwood. It is the only classical community chorus
north of 125
th
St., and is dedicated to providing quality concert programs of, by and for the local
community. The Chorale has performed at Presbyterian Hospital, local nursing homes and schools, and is
a "cornerstone" of a vibrant neighborhood music scene. Founded in 1990, the Cornerstone Chorale is
Ensemble in Residence at the Holyrood Church. Join them for a festive concert of wonderful seasonal
music spanning many centuries. At the Holyrood Church, Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 179th St. (across from
the GWB bus terminal). Admission is $15 ($8 for seniors/students) and includes a post-concert reception.
Sunday, December 7
th
at 3:30pm.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker A new original holiday production at the United Palace of Cultural Arts. It
features 12 hip hop dancers, an MC, DJ, and the SONOS Chamber Orchestra. This promises to be a
remarkable performance and a very special evening. Pre-sale tickets are available at
http://unitedpalace.org/hip-hop-nutcracker/nutcracker-backers. Sunday, December 7
th
at 6pm (doors
open at 5pm).



***EDUCATIONAL & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES*** (7 items)
Fall 14 Harlem Adult Education Conference: "Empowering, Building, Connecting" See details above
under next week section. Info: info@totalequitynowharlem.org. Friday, November 7
th
, 9am 3pm.

Want to learn English? The Y will continue to offer free ESL classes for the community this fall. Classes
are every Tuesday and Thursday and start November 11
th
. Both intermediate(3pm-5pm) and advanced
(1pm-3pm) levels offered. At the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (54 Nagle Ave.)Call our
front desk (ext. 200) to register. Registration must be received by October 28
th
.

Inwood Library Learning Fair Are you learning English? Or how to use computers? Do you want to learn
ways to help your child in school? Or do you have kids who want to enjoy fun learning activities? Then join
us for our first Learning Fair. Call the Library at 212-942-2445, or watch our Facebook page for
announcements! Free book bags as long as supplies last. Saturday November 8
th
, 10am 6pm.


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Free College Readiness & Leadership Programs for 10
th
Grade Boys The Office of the Senior Deputy
Chancellor is once again proud to announce the start of the New York City Urban Ambassadors (NYCUA)
leadership program. The program is geared towards helping young men become positive role models by
increasing their attitude and emotional well-being towards academic and college success. The division is
seeking 30 young men from the 10
th
grade to participate in a three year college bound program. The
program is held on Saturdays from 8am 4pm at Richard R. Green HS. College tours are given every
semester; free SAT and regents prep classes. Metrocards, breakfast and lunch will be provided to each
student while in the program. To learn more about the leadership program, please visit
http://youtu.be/9hOXqR4di3w. Please complete the application form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/uaprogram4. Deadline for applications is November 3
rd
.

YouthBuild Northern Manhattan: Rebuilding Communities, Transforming Lives At YouthBuild,
low-income young adults ages 17 to 24 work full time toward their High School Equivalency Diploma
(formerly the GED) while learning job skills by building affordable housing in their communities. Emphasis
is placed on leadership development, community service, and the creation of a positive mini-community
of adults and youth committed to each other's success. Students may earn AmeriCorps education awards
through their homebuilding and other community service. At program completion students earn
industry-recognized credentials, they are then placed in college, jobs, or both. At the Northern
Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), 76 Wadsworth Ave., 2
nd
fl. Walk-in Monday-Friday, 10am
4pm. APPLY NOW CALL 212-822-8355 or 212-453-5381.

Join New Yorks Strongest! The filing period for Sanitation Workers is now open. Heres your chance to
help the Big Apple shine. Great pay and benefits; great advancement opportunities. You must apply for a
written test. Submit an application on the Online Application System at www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs, or
stop by the Manhatta DCAS Computer-based Testing and Applications Centers (Two Lafayette St., 17
th

fl.) Mon-Sat, 9am - 5pm. The exam will take place in February 2015 (exact date TBA). The application fee
is $47.00 and due at the time an applicant files for the written test. Yes, you must be at least 17 1/2
years of age by the end of the application period to take this examination. You must be at least 21 years
old to be appointed as a Sanitation worker. Registration open through October 31
st
.

Temp & f/t positions with NALEO For the bilingual (Sp/Engl) politically motivated among you: NALEO
(National Assn of Latino Elected Officials) Educational Fund seeks motivated individuals to join their team
as "Hotline Operators" to staff its national bilingual 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) hotline. With YOUR
help, we will empower thousands of eligible voters! This is an entry level, part-time/temporary position
starting at $10/hour. Also, visit here for a local f/t opening for a Civic Engagement Program Associate.
Please send letter of interest and resume to: Angela Weimer, Director of Human Resources and
Administration: Email: aweimer@naleo.org. For more information, visit:
http://www.naleo.org/employment.html.



***HEALTH, RECREATION & FITNESS*** (5 items)
Do you or your family need health insurance? In-person assistance in English and Spanish for Medicaid,
Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified plans. At Nomaa Arts, 178 Bennett Ave. 3
rd
floor. For more
information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm.

Awesome Asana Yoga in the Heights with the "Localize Yoga" Project. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes with
in the Drawing Room at Morris Jumel Mansion. Bring a mat if you have one. $5 donation asked for class

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goes to support the public park and historic landmark. Donation also gets students free same-day access
to the museum. Join/follow our growing Yoga Tribe for class info/updates at
facebook.com/awesomeasana. Thursdays & Sundays, 1pm-2pm for adults; Wednesdays, 8pm &
Saturdays, 10:30am-11am for Family Yoga at Small Idea (570 W 159th St, 1st Floor).

Ongoing Weekly Fitness, Health & Lifestyle Programs at Isabella:
Fitness Gets Personal: Mondays, 11am noon (Recreation Hall)
Tai Chi: Tuesdays, 9:30 am 10:45 am (525 Audubon Ave., Room 1412)
La Salud Mental y el Bienestar: Mircoles de 9:30 am 10:45 am. nase a este grupo de apoyo
para obtener la salud mental que usted necesita. Se requiere un compromiso de 12 semanas.
(525 Audubon Ave., 1er Piso. Marketing Conference Room.) Es necesario inscribirse.
Walking Works Wonders: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8am 9am (Rec. Hall)
Well-Seasoned: A City Harvest Cooking Class: Thursdays (10/9-11/13), 9:30am 11:30am.
Well-Seasoned is a FREE cooking course for low-income, older adults focused on basic nutrition,
physical activity, cooking and budgeting. Space is limited to 20 participants for the duration of
the 6 week course. Enrollment is a must. (525 Audubon Ave., Room 1412)
Mental Health and Wellness Group: Fridays (beginning 9/26), 9:30am 10:45am. Join this
support group as a continuation of the How to Control Your Life series. Vonalis Pina will
continue weekly discussions on how to better manage daily stresses in a more intimate setting.
A 12 week commitment is required. Light breakfast will be provided. (525 Audubon Avenue, 1
st

floor Marketing Conference Room.)
All classes at 515 Audubon Ave. @ W. 190
th
St., unless otherwise noted. For more information and to
register, call Marilyn Pacheco at 212-342-9224 Se habla Espaol
Saturday Night Lights Weekend Professional Sports Training and weekday academic support for kids
ages 11- 18. Drill & Play (Basketball) at George Washington High School (549 Audubon Ave. at W. 192
nd

St.) Saturdays, 5pm 7pm and 7pm 9pm. & Manhattanville Community Center (530 W. 133
rd
St. btw
Amsterdam Ave/Bway). Fridays, 5pm 7pm & 7pm 9pm. AllStarr Volleyball at the PAL Armory (218 Ft.
Washington Ave., enter on W. 169
th
St.), Saturdays, 5pm 7pm & 7pm 9pm. For information call
212.678.0647 or visit www.manhattanda.org/saturday-night-lights.
Take a Small Step Toward Living Healthier Our popular free zumba, yoga, cooking demos and health
education are at a new location! Community League of the Heights will be hosting classes out of its
partner school, Community Health Academy, located at 504 W. 158
th
Street.
Check out the full schedule at the new location, learn more about the great activities and sign up today!
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Community League of the Heights, Inwood Community
Services, Inc. and EmblemHealth are pleased bring you twelve weeks of classes to help you stay healthy,
get well and live better.
Zumba: Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 9
th
/ 11
th
, 6:15pm-7:15pm
Yoga: Mondays & Wednesdays through December 8
th
/ 10
th
, 6:15pm - 7:15 pm
Cooking Classes: Fridays through November 14
th
, 6pm 8pm
To sign-up visit http://emblemhealthlivehealthy.com/ or call 1-877-444-3674 for a full schedule of
classes.



***HOW YOU CAN HELP*** (7 items)
A Gentle Reminder from the SONOS Orchestra Imagine the beloved music and story of The Nutcracker
transformed to Washington Heights, where the music is traditional Tchaikovsky, but the dance on stage
is performed by 12 hip hop dancers. 31 members of the SONOS Chamber Orchestra will be performing in

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the orchestra pit, while a live DJ and an electric violinist perform live onstage. Thanks to the generosity of
18 funders now, we are up to $2,115 in our Indiegogo campaign for A few people have asked me about
the Hip Hop aspect. SONOS will be performing the complete Tchaikovsky classical music score in a
reduced orchestration for 31 orchestra musicians. There will also be a DJ and an electronic violinist who
perform periodically during the show, mostly during scene changes. Decadance Theater Company
specializes in performing hip hop dance to Classical music! But we can only make this happen with your
support! Not someone else's --- yours! Thanks in advance for donations of any size:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/give-hip-hop-nutcracker-life-with-a-live-orchestra.

9
th
Annual Halloween Parade Another homegrown community event that has grown out of its Bennett
Park roots and now starts at W. 187
th
St. & Cabrini Blvd. and parades into Ft. Tryon's Linden Terrace. We
need many more volunteers this year on the Park Department's request. If you can volunteer this year,
we definitely need crowd control from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at W. 187
th
& Ft. Washington Ave., and at W.
190
th
and Ft. Washington Ave. Please email Helena Rincon at hrincon@ftml.net if you can help. Friday,
October 31
st
.

The Nagle Ave. Y Needs Volunteers! The Y believes that everyone has something to contribute to the
agency. There are growing opportunities for volunteers to be involved in the multitude of dynamic
programs and services available to the community. why not consider becoming a volunteer? It's a
rewarding way to share your skills and interests with others. Currently, we have positions available for
lobby greeters and nursery assistants. Please email Zoe Becker (zbecker@ywashhts.org) or Kamali
Wrappah (kwrappah@ywashhts.org) in the Volunteer Department, or call 212-569-6200 x234 for more
information about these positions or to discuss any other interests you may have. Theres a place for you
at the Y.

Survey on the Riverbank State Park Theatre We have the opportunity to get a much-needed
"makeover" renovation of our Cultural Theatre and would like to reach out and get input from the
patrons who make up our audiences. What changes would YOU make, if you could? Please take a few
minutes to complete the survey: call 212-694-3654 or email Patricia.vitucci@parks.ny.gov to get a copy.
Thank for your participation; we very much appreciate it!

Help Save Fort Tryon's American Elms Fort Tryon Park is graced by dozens of 100-year old American
Elms. Transplanted as mature trees by John D. Rockefeller in the early 1930s, the elms have offered
beauty and shade to visitors and residents of New York City from the day the park opened. These
glorious trees and the graceful canopy they provide are in jeopardy as Dutch elm disease, a deadly
fungus that infects the sapwood of elm trees, has invaded the park. To preserve these majestic trees,
the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks have begun a rigorous course of pruning, removing infected
trees, inoculating remaining trees, and air spading mature roots. Please consider making a gift in support
of the elms. When Fort Tryon loses an elm, it loses a piece of its history and a significant contributor to its
scenic landscape character, which will take a century to recapture. Support the preservation of the elms
by making a donation here: https://www.forttryonparktrust.org/donation_form/donation_form.php.

Fall Harvest and Garden Maintenance Help us get our gardens ready for winter with various fall
maintenance projects in Sherman Creek Park. Learn about sustainable gardening while applying a
compost top-dressing to our garden beds and lawns. Explore the RileyLevin Childrens Garden beds and
view the start of fall leaf change. For questions or registration please e-mail volunteer@nyrp.org.
Saturday, November 1
st
, noon 2:30pm.


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Donate your iPad! The Isabella Geriatric Center could use your iPod, or your donations toward buying
them. Note this interesting piece on how Isabella is using a new technology to engage patients and help
their interactions. Read more here:
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20141021/fort-george/ipods-help-soothe-patients-with-dementi
a-at-washington-heights-care-center.



***TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION *** (5 items)
W. 215
th
Street Step-street Construction Work this week includes formwork for stairs and landing area
by Park Terrace East; pouring stairs and landing area; install drains and drain pipes on north side. Note:
due to unforeseen field and weather conditions, it may become necessary to change some scheduled
work operations and dates. Please note, parking will continue to be restricted in the work area. For
further information, call Tanya Pazmino, the Community Construction Liaison at 646-649-2915 or email
215ssccl@gmail.com. Week of October 27
th
November 1
st
, 7am-5pm weekdays; 8am-4pm
weekends (Saturdays only).

Slow Down to 25mph! Beginning Friday, November 7
th
, 2014, the default speed limit in New York City
will be reduced to 25 mph. This change will make the streets of New York City safer for our children and
all our pedestrians. With just a 5 mph reduction in speed, we can cut the fatality rate for pedestrians
struck by vehicles in half. With your help and cooperation, our city is going to be a safer place.

Washington Heights Bicycle Network: This will serve as a reminder about the pending work for the
Washington Heights Bicycle Network. Implementation is set to begin very soon.* Pedestrian Safety
Improvements including new bicycle lanes; safe, protected cycling path; reduced speeding/traffic
calming; reduced left turn conflicts. In order to enhance safety and mobility, DOT will make the following
improvements:
A parking-protected bicycle path will be installed on Ft George Hill
Bicycle lanes will be installed on W. 177
th
& W. 180
th
Streets and on Ft. George &
Amsterdam Avenues.
Shared lanes to be installed on Amsterdam Ave. between W. 175
th
& W. 186
th
St.
Left-turn lanes will be installed at Amsterdam Ave. intersections to reduce left-turn
conflicts.
The plan was presented to Community Board 12 in April and the Board passed a resolution of support. A
copy of the presentation can be found online here:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bike-projects.shtml under Washington Heights Bicycle
Network, Phase I. To sign up for e-updates on this and other projects, visit www.nyc.gov/dotnews

*Please note that the work on Ft. George Ave. and Ft. George Hill will not begin before 2015.*

George Washington Bridge Bus Station Redevelopment Street and Lane Closure Schedule Late night
and very early morning/overnight lane closure continue this and next week for construction in/around
the GWB Bus Station. Fort Washington will be fully closed (both lanes) between W. 178
th
& W. 179
th

Streets from 1am-5am on the following days: Thursday, 10/30, Friday, 10/31, Saturday, 11/1,
Tuesday, 11/4, Wednesday, 11/5, Thursday, 11/6, Friday, 11/7, and Saturday, 11/8.

Temporary Street Closure: Audubon Ave btw. W. 167
th
/ W. 168
th
Streets This serves as an advance
notification to confirm the rigging date to transport a new MRI equipment into the 10
th
floor of the ICRC

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building at 1130 St. Nicholas Avenue on the 1
st
of November, 2014. The work will be performed from 8
AM to 6 PM. The contractor will be on site from 7 AM to 7 PM on that Saturday. Audubon Avenue will be
closed and there will be no parking for the neighborhoods safety. The contractor has a permit for a
crane and rigging, and will be posting signage in the area. (Given the nature of exterior work, please
note that such work on November 1
st
is contingent upon weather condition; in the event of rain or
inclement weather, the above will be postponed.) Saturday, November 1
st
, 7am - 7pm.



***LOANS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS & AWARDS*** (7 items)
WHIDC Offers Free Legal Services to its Micro-business Clients The Washington Heights & Inwood
Development Corporation (WHIDC), a local not-for-profit organization serving the economic
development needs of Upper Manhattan since 1978, announces a new partnership with Volunteers of
Legal Services and the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to provide pro bono legal
services to WHIDC's micro-business clients in Manhattan north of 96
th
Street and in the western Bronx.
These free services will include reviews of commercial leases, assistance with business incorporations
and partnerships, trademark, intellectual property, and other legal issues related to small businesses.
These legal services augment WHIDCs existing roster of business development activities, including
one-on-one technical assistance, classroom training and direct business loans in amounts of up to
$50,000. Those interested in the services WHIDC provides may call 212-795-1600 and ask to speak to
one of our business counselors or send an e-mail request to WHIDC@aol.com.

Citizens Committee for NYCs Neighborhood Grants award micro-grants of up to $3,000 to
resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects throughout the city. They
prioritize groups based in low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools. Recent awards have
enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their communities, transform
empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions, and
start school recycling drives. Info: Arif Ullah at aullah@citizensnyc.org or Wilfredo Florentino at
wflorentino@citizensnyc.org, or call 212-822-9580/9568. Deadline: January 27
th
, 2015.

Looking for Ways to Beautify Your Block, Bring Together Neighbors, and Build Community? The
Citizens Committee for NYC together with NYC Service announces the Love Your Block Grant Program.
These grants fund beautification projects of up to $,1000 for volunteer-led neighborhood groups
working to improve the quality of their neighborhoods while leveraging City services. Recent awards
have enabled neighbors to revitalize and beautify neighborhoods by bringing communities and City
agencies together to work toward a common vision of a better city, block by block. Grantees will
received city services from the NYC Departments of Parks & Recreation, Transportation and/or
Sanitation. In 2014, 25 groups were awarded grants of $1,000 to complete a block beautification
project. Info: Imani Brown, Project Coordinator, ibrown@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9567. Deadline:
November 7
th
.

Pinnacle Settlement Legal Help Project - Extension of Filing Deadline The Pinnacle Settlement Legal
Help Project is jointly run by The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC. As part of the settlement of a
class action lawsuit against the landlord PinnacleGroup for the rent overcharge and harassment of over
31,000 tenants citywide, our agencies are offering free legal services to current and former Pinnacle
tenants regardless of income to help them submit and prosecute damages claims against Pinnacle as well
as insure compliance with new rules designed to protect the Pinnacle tenants. The deadline to file

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claims has been extended to December 31, 2014. If you have any questions, please call our office,
212-544-0173, or 888-736-8115 for further assistance.

Venus/Adonis Festival 2015 now accepting submissions! (NY & NJ only, please.) The Venus/Adonis
Festival is a playwrights contest designed to offer writers a chance to direct their own shows, helping
them to develop a sense of casting, staging, use of lights and direction. With Venus/Adonis, it is our
intention to give writers a chance to create their vision from the first stroke of their pen to the last scene
of their play. All genres of shows are welcome. Submissions must be between 30 and 90 minutes long. If
your show has already had a run in theaters or other festivals, you can still participate, but only with a
completely new cast and crew. Venus/Adonis is not only a festival; its a competition as well for Best Play
($2,500 prize); Best Actor, Actress & Director ($500 each); and Best Original Play ($200). There is NO
submission fee; if selected, a modest participation fee covers a five-hour tech rehearsal; access to a
professional lighting and sound system, and props; free box office management; storage for your props
and set pieces; use of a piano; and much more! Plays are considered on a first-come/first-served basis,
so the earlier you submit, the better are your chances of being invited to participate. For more
information, visit http://venusnytheaterfestival.com/. Deadline is December 24
th
, though submissions
may close earlier if we reach the maximum number of plays our festival can hold.

Grant Writing for Beginners Workshop Join us for this interactive workshop, where you will receive an
A-Z overview of the grant writing process and learn the core components of a grant proposal.
Grant-maker guidelines will be identified and the Common Application Form will be reviewed and
discussed. Lunch will be provided. At the National Center for Community Schools, 61 Claremont Avenue,
1st floor. Space is very limited so please register early. Contact Karla Bueno for registration & other
questions/concerns: kbueno@childrensaidsociety.org / 917-286-1540. Wednesday, November 19
th
,
10am - 2:30pm. (Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12
th
.)

Dyckman Institute Scholarships for WH/I High School students interested in attending Columbia
University. CU encourages all outstanding HS seniors from WH/I to apply for admission to Columbia
College or the FU Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. There are over 300
individually-named need-based scholarships available to Columbia students. One of these, the Dyckman
Institute Scholarship, provides financial support exclusively to students from Washington
Heights/Inwood who would not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of attending Columbia. Las year
18 undergraduate students from WH/I received $739k in need-based scholarships from Columbia
Collage & SEAS. HS students from WH/I may learn more about CU and the Dyckman Institute Scholarship
by contacting the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 212-854-2522 or visiting
http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/.



***GENERAL INFORMATION, ONGOING EVENTS & NEWS-YOU-CAN-USE*** (2 items)
Selfless Selfies at NoMAA presenting black & white images by uptown photographers that narrate
stories from our uptown communities, Washington Heights-Inwood, El Barrio, Central and West Harlem.
At the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (178 Bennett Ave. at W. 189
th
St., 3
rd
floor); call 212-568-4396
for more information. And check out this blurb from the NY Daily News: http://nydn.us/1CeLFAb (New
Washington Heights photo show captures everyday life uptown. The 30 photographers featured in the
show snapped black and white photos in the upper Manhattan neighborhoods of Marble Hill,
Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, Central Harlem and El Barrio. Curators expect the shots

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to spark a dialogue about gentrification.) Exhibit on display October through November 19
th
,
11am-6pm weekdays, and by appointment.

Isham Park update: Excavation work on the water service improvement project ceased operations last
week after oyster shells surfaced at the former site of the Isham estate near Park Terrace East road,
indicating possible presence of archaeological resources. Parks researched the history of soil
disturbance in the park and met on site with Amanda Sutphin, Director of Archaeology at NYC Landmarks
who determined the visible areas of excavation did not contain any significant resources. Ms. Sutphin
requested that Parks adopt an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan to guide the contractors employees and
Parks onsite construction supervisors in the event that something significant is found during future
excavations. The site is historically important for Native American and Revolutionary War activities
although its development as an estate in the late 19
th
century, and as a park in the early 20
th
century, are
presumed to have altered the earlier conditions. The Unanticipated Discoveries Plan will serve as a
guiding document for excavations conducted on-site and require work to cease, and LPC to be
consulted, should any archaeological resources surface during construction.



***LG/USA PALISADES UPDATE*** (4 items)
There are two great new resources for information about the Palisades:
Staff members of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission have developed several illustrated
talks about various aspects of Palisades history. PIPC staffers will come to your organization's
meeting to speak. For more information about these modules, visit:
http://www.njpalisades.org/offsite.html.

The Palisades Parks Conservancy recently made a dramatic 9-minute video, Perils to the
Palisades; link to it here: http://vimeo.com/user26683174/perils-of-the-palisades. (The same
video with Korean subtitles can be found here: https://vimeo.com/98461301.)

If you have some time to spare, please join the public education efforts which have been tremendously
effective over the last several weeks. Ft. Tryon Park Trust is generously allowing us to use their table and
we will provide flyers. Come out for the Battle of Fort Washington commemorative event on Fort Tryon
Park's Cafe Lawn. Attended by 500+ adults. Erica Ilton is coordinating this effort; please RSVP to her
directly: erica@ericailton.com. Sunday November 16
th
, noon - 3pm.

And please: help spread the word about LG's development and its threat to the historical and
landmarked Palisades. Keep this in mind when you make consumer choices regarding cell phones, TVs
and other household appliances. SIGN the petition on our website: www.protectthepalisades.org.
There are already more than 6,000 signatures; let yours be one of them! And if you havent already
done so, 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.

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 Interstate Park and the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, visit
www.njpalisades.org. Sunday, November 1
st
, 10am 1pm.



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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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