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Community Board 8 general meeting

Start Date: 
October 9, 2008 - 7:00pm - November 9, 2008 - 7:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Housing
Zoning
Landmarking
Economic development
Traffic and transit
Safety and security
Social services
Sponsored By: 
Community Board 8
Location: 
Berean Missionary Baptist Church
1641 Bergen Street (corner Rochester Avenue)
United States
Description: 

The general meeting of Community Board 8 includes reports from all committees, including:

  • Economic development
  • Housing/ULURP
  • Aging/Health
  • Parks
  • Fire/Safety
  • Youth and family services
  • Transportation
  • Environment/Sanitation
  • Education
  • Police
Open to: 
General public

Community Board 8 general meeting

Start Date: 
September 11, 2008 - 7:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Urban planning
Housing
Zoning
Landmarking
Economic development
Traffic and transit
Safety and security
Social services
Sponsored By: 
Community Board 8
Location: 
Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
727 Classon Avenue (corner of Park Place)
United States
Description: 

The general meeting of Community Board 8 includes reports from all committees, including:

  • Economic development
  • Housing/ULURP
  • Aging/Health
  • Parks
  • Fire/Safety
  • Youth and family services
  • Transportation
  • Environment/Sanitation
  • Education
  • Police
Open to: 
General public

Celebrate our Diversity Day

Start Date: 
September 6, 2008 - 7:00am - 1:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Traffic and transit
Safety and security
Social services
Sponsored By: 
State Senator Eric Adams
Location: 
Prospect Park
Prospect Park Long Meadow
United States
Description: 

From State Senator Eric Adams:

'Dear Neighbors:

'When I was elected in 2006 as New York State Senator for the 20th District, I was excited about the opportunity to represent a community in which various groups would illustrate for our city and state the many ways in which to celebrate the beauty of diversity. Throughout my first term in office, as I interacted with numerous residents who shared the vision of the magnificence of diversity, I identified a great strategy to transform this theoretical conception into a day of celebration.

'The initial goal is the establishment of a "Celebrate our Diversity Day."

'The objective of the day is to observe and honor the multiplicity of ethnicities, cultures, religions, and lifestyles that make up our great borough. I hope to draw meaning from the issues and themes that are important to each of them. Our celebration will be constructed around two separate events.

'The first will involve pet owners. We will invite all dog owners and non-owners to assemble in the Prospect Park Long Meadow during the h ours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (off-leash hours). It is my aim to construct an occasion during which dog owners and non-owners can use pets as vehicles to recognize how much we actually have in common. If brown dogs, beige dogs, German Shepherds, poodles, retrievers, etc. can play in and enjoy the park together, then we humans should also be able to share our community in mutual esteem and brotherhood/sisterhood.

'The second part of the day will involve a bike ride between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM throughout the 20th Senatorial District. During this tour we will travel through the different communities that comprise one of the most diverse Senatorial Districts in the State of New York. We will ride through the neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Boro Park, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace. During the trip we will pause to enjoy the various sights, sounds, foods, and cultural manifestations that comprise this remarkable district.

'The bike ride will have the significant added benefits of promoting the use of alternative transportation, encouraging fitness through exercise, and making our roadways more bike friendly. (It is important to note that these are some of the critical topics that were discussed during my first meeting with individuals who support safer biking.)

'In order to make these events successful endeavors, your assistance is vital. If you are interested in aiding me to organize them, please email me at my personal email address, VoiceofConcern@aol.com.

'The scheduled day for both events is Saturday, September 6th, 2008. I encourage everyone interested in helping to organize "Celebrate our Diversity Day" to attend.

'Together, we can make Brooklyn a harmonious and safe place in which to nurture children and families.

'Best,

'Eric Adams
'NYS Senator, District #20'

Open to: 
General public

National Night Out Against Crime 2008

Start Date: 
August 5, 2008 - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Safety and security
Sponsored By: 
77th Precinct Community Council
Location: 
Brower Park
Brooklyn Avenue and Park Place
United States
Description: 

Come out and celebrate the 25th anniversary National Night Out Against Crime with the 77th Precinct Community Council! Free food and entertainment will be provided, including

  • Calvary Community Church Choir
  • Compelled to Praise Ministries
  • Fashion with a Passion
  • Gospel singers, steel bands, clowns, face painting and more!

National Night Out is designed to

  • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
  • Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
  • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
  • Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

For additional information, please call Marlene Saunders at (718) 756-4656.

Open to: 
General public

NYC DHS presentation on proposed relocation of homeless intake center

Start Date: 
August 12, 2008 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Safety and security
Social services
Sponsored By: 
Community Board 8
Location: 
Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
727 Classon Avenue (between Park Place and Prospect Place)
United States
Description: 

This special meeting of Community Board 8 will include a presentation by Mr. George Nashak, Deputy Commissioner of Adult Services with the NYC Deptartment of Homeless Services, on the proposed relocation of the Manhattan intake shelter to the Bedford Avenue Armory (Atlantic Avenue Men's Assessment Shelter), located at 1322 Bedford Avenue.

Public comments and questions will be heard following the presentation.

Open to: 
General public

Rally in support of City Council resolution against relocation of homeless intake center to Crown Heights

Start Date: 
June 25, 2008 - 12:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Safety and security
Social services
Site: 
News and issues
Sponsored By: 
Crown Heights Revitalization Movement
Location: 
City Hall steps
City Hall, Manhattan
United States
Description: 

City Council Members Albert Vann, Lettitia James, and Bill deBlasio will introduce a Resolution at the City Council Meeting on June 25th calling on the Mayor to halt the Department of Homeless Service's plan to close the Manhattan central intake center for homeless men and transfer its functions to the Brooklyn Bedford-Atlantic Armory.

Prior to the meeting, at 12:00PM on June 25th, a press conference will held on the steps of City Hall with advocates, homeless persons, service providers, community residents and elected officials. The City Council meeting follows the rally at 1:30PM, and is open to the public. Although there are no opportunities for the public to speak at the meeting, it is a great chance to show all of the City Council the level of community opposition to this plan.

Open to: 
General public