YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
NYC COUNCIL, DISTRICT 10
Upcoming Events:
You Are Invited...
Northern Manhattan Tenants' Forum
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Gregorio Luperon High School
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez will host a Tenant's Forum along with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to address needs, concerns and questions that local residents have about housing and living conditions. Representatives of HPD will be on hand to discuss information on housing repairs, the housing court process, rent subsidies, how to track complaints and tenants' rights. Information provided at this forum will provide tenants with the legal information and confidence to stand up to landlords who use illegal practices to push tenants out so that they can raise rent prices.
In a community where many residents have issues with their landlords, whether it be delayed repairs, harassment, lack of heating or other utilities or structural problems due to illegal construction, this forum gives the community a chance to address these important issues with the City's housing regulatory agency. Other topics to be addressed include management of electricity bills, what to do if you have bedbugs, how to apply for section 8, and information on housing lotteries and benefits for seniors.
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Annual Dominican Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday February 26, 2013, 6:00pm
Isabella Nursing Home, 515 Audubon Ave. (191st St.)Instituto Duartiano USA, Inc., NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, NYS Assembly Member Gabriela Rosa and NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez cordially invite you to honor Dr. Rafael Lantigua for his contributions to the Dominican community and to celebrate Dominican Independence Day with the local community.
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SAVE THE DATE: State of the Northern Manhattan Address
Sunday, April 21st, 2013
Yeshiva University Lamport Auditorium
2450 Amsterdam Ave. (187th st.)
See attached flyer:
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WHIN Youth Orchestra Recruiting Young Musicians
Every Saturday 3pm-6pm (3-4:30 for younger kids)
United Palace Cathedral 4140 Broadway (175th St. and Bway)
A new classical music program in Northern Manhattan seeks local musicians ages 7-23 with experience playing string, brass, and wind instruments to join a youth orchestra housed at the United Palace.
As well as being taught by dedicated instructors, WHIN Youth Orchestra members will also be mentored by experienced and renowned musicians from both the immediate community as well as abroad. WHIN Youth Orchestra's network includes The Orchestra of St. Luke's, New England Conservatory, and the Scandia Symphony.
For more information visit www.whinmusicproject.org or contact David Gracia at whinmusicproject@whinmusicproject.org.
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National Park Service Jobs
The National Park Service in NYC has posted several summer Seasonal jobs on the Federal civilian website: www.usajobs.gov. Additional Seasonal jobs may be posted there in late February or early March, 2013. Permanent positions are also posted on that website. Adults and young people in your Council District may benefit knowing about the website.
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Grant Opportunities for Composting Programs from Manhattan Borough President's Office
Citizens Committee for New York City, the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB), and Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer invite you to apply for grants to start, expand and grow composting programs in all five boroughs of New York City!
Grants of up to $750 will be awarded to community groups working on neighborhood composting programs. Groups eligible for funding include community associations, community gardens, friends of park groups, housing development groups, nonprofits, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, and private businesses. Grants can be used to purchase materials to start or expand upon a composting program.
Apply by March 22, 2013. Decisions will be made and announced in late April.
Questions? Contact Sabine at sbernards@citizensnyc.org/212-822-9578.
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