Council Member Mark Levine ( bigger Jerk than DeBlasio) (Just Voted Himself A Big Raise and Denied Money for Cops)

After my experiences last winter of seeking help from his office (WOW HORRIBLE! WHAT SNIDE, UNCARING ASSHOLES! unreal)

I am only printing this notice from Mark Levine, (ordinarily known for goofy ideas that only a spoiled brat Libtard would consider)  ( and of course for voting himself a big pay hike while trying to stop increases for cops--he doesn't like cops!)- because there may be something of some value here to someone. I mean, there probably is.

Typically, he tells us that service on the 1,2 and 3 trains will be changing this weekend, and then provides a chart which is impossible to read because the type is so small. Well, I guess you can sort of make out something here and there if you really work at it. Better of course just to go online for MTA or call them or something..

Levine boasts large how his office helped one diabetic woman get food stamps.  After reading this, you know, you want to say " Whaddya want , Mark, a medal or a chest to pin it on?"

Caveat emptor.

Lawrence -- Last week, WNYC released a report detailing the 119 closed subway entrances across the city, including a digital map with their specific locations. Almost 20% of the closed entrances are in District 7 alone. Opening up these access points will provide opportunities for new business and will relieve dangerous congestion that slows down riders from boarding and exiting subway stations in a timely manner. This congestion also delays the subway and bogs down commutes. I wrote a letter to the MTA urging them to tackle this problem, and I will be sure to keep you posted on their response. In more local MTA related news, I want to make sure you know that there are planned service changes to the 1, 2 and 3 trains this weekend, so you can prepare accordingly. Please see the flyer below for additional details and I hope you have a happy and safe weekend. Sincerely, Mark Clean Your Slate: Clear Your Summons Warrant You can resolve outstanding New York City Criminal Court summons warrants (no felonies or misdemeanors) on-site, without fear of arrest, for unlawful possession of marijuana, consumption of alcohol in public, various subway offenses, public urination and more. Here are the event details: What: Clean Your Slate When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9 - 3:00 Where: Soul Saving Station Church  - 302 West 124th Street (at Frederick Douglass Boulevard) Resources and giveaways will be available throughout the day and you can find more information, here. Keeping Sunlight in City Parks Parks need sunlight to thrive. And people need sunlight in parks, particularly in Manhattan, where the narrow street grid means many blocks only have direct sunlight for a few hours per day.  As chair of the Parks Committee, I am fighting to make sure that our parks are protected from the explosion of supertall towers so we can preserve the park experience for New Yorkers seeking a precious dose of sun rays, especially when the weather is cooler. A recent Parks Committee hearing focused on my bill that would require the Parks Department to establish a taskforce to study the effect of shadows from construction of nearby buildings on parks, and to issue a report on measures the City can take to mitigate the negative consequences of park shadows. You can learn more about the hearing here. Helping Eligible Constituents Get SNAP Benefits Laura Hagin came to our office last month after going without SNAP benefits for 2 months. Mrs. Hagin is diabetic, lives on a fixed income, and depends on SNAP benefits to supplement her specialized diet. For two months, she was forced to dig into her funds to get fresh vegetables and other diabetic-friendly foods so that her sugar would not spike. After intervention from our office and in coordination with HRA, Mrs. Hagin is once again receiving her SNAP benefits and no longer has to worry about stretching her budget too thin. If you or someone you know is having any problems receiving their SNAP benefits or other HRA subsidies, please contact our office at 212-928-6814 or send us a note at district7@council.nyc.gov. Pushing for Public Access to North Brother Island As Chair of the Parks Committee, I am also pushing to open up access to some of the hidden and forgotten wonders of New York City. One such space is North Brother Island off of Hunts Point. North Brother Island, the former site of Riverdale Hospital, is part of the fascinating medical history of New York City. Now a bird sanctuary, this treasure offers a unique window into the city's recent past. It is my hope that one day, New Yorkers, especially students and young people, will get the chance to experience and learn about this island in an environmentally sensitive way. We’re working with Bronx students and community groups to undertake an important study that will help provide a picture of what public access to North Brother Island might look like in the future. You can read more about our efforts and see a report, here. Getting Sick Should Not Bar You From Housing I recently proposed a bill that would ban the use of credit scores, consumer debt judgments, collection accounts or medical debt in rental housing. The reasoning is simple: too many low- to middle-income New Yorkers are denied a fair opportunity at housing due to credit scores that fail to paint a full picture of one’s ability to pay their rent on time. Any one of us can fall victim to a sudden unexpected illness. And any one of us can rack up medical debt from a one time health scare. But for too many, that is only the beginning of their suffering. These debts lower credit scores and can effectively serve as a barrier to housing. As the city confronts a housing and homelessness crisis, I agree with tenants and housing advocates throughout the city who believe these scores put too many at risk of being denied access to housing. You can catch up on our efforts to level the playing field, here. West Harlem Grant Opportunity If you have a program in the areas of education, affordable housing or workforce development that benefit West Harlem, then you may be eligible for a grant from the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC). This important initiative will direct critical resources to community-based organizations who are hard at work on the ground improving our neighborhoods. With approximately $1,050,000 million in grant funds available, applicants can submit a proposal for funding by 5pm on Monday, November 30. Notification of the award winners will go out on Thursday, December 31. For more information you can email Ariel Quinones at aquinones@westharlemdc.org. Community Updates New York-Presbyterian Hospital Grant Workshops Friday, November 20, 2-5pm at 173 Fort Washington AvenueNew York-Presbyterian Hospital is holding a workshop for community members to learn about federal, state, and local grant opportunities and how to write an effective proposal for this competitive process. To attend, please RSVP to Julio Batista at 212-305-9196 or jab9029@nyp.org. Register for the NYPD Patrol Borough Manhattan North Winter Basketball Classic Saturday, December 5 9am-12pm (late registration if rosters are not full: Saturday, December 12, 9am-12pm) at PS 192 138th Street between Amsterdam and Hamilton PlaceChildren and teens ages 9-17 are welcome to register for the upcoming basketball season for the NYPD Patrol borough Manhattan North Winter Basketball Classic. Those wishing to participate who are 14 and under must come to register with a parent or guardian. Please bring a copy of a birth certificate and picture ID, as well as the $10 registration fee. For more information, please contact Detective Rijo at 212-678-1887/1849 Early Childhood Education Center at Isabella Open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm at 515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040Isabella is accepting children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years for their award-winning Early Childhood Education Program. The program offers storytelling, music, creative arts, individual lessons, indoor and outdoor physical activities, computer based literacy programs, nap times and meal times. Full time and part time care is available. For more information, click here or contact the Director of Child Care Dr. Karen Ellefsen atkellefsen@isabella.org.   Volunteer at the Isabella Produce Market Wednesdays from 9:30am-3:00pm at 515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040Help provide affordable and fresh fruits and vegetable to the community in Northern Manhattan. Volunteers of all ages are welcome; hours and positions are flexible. Supervised internships are available for students on Wednesdays from 9:30am-5:00pm. For more information, please click here or call Carol Ban (212) 342-9364 Harlem Holiday Lights 2015 Thursday, November 19The 125th Street Business Improvement District is holding its 23rd annual holiday lighting ceremony. Community Board 9, local businesses and community organizations will lead activities throughout 125th street to kick off the Holiday season in Harlem. For more information, please click here. WeAct For Environmental Justice Presents: Free Worker Training Classes Starting in 2016 This program allows participants to receive training in disaster preparedness, mold removal, hazardous waste management, lead, asbestos, and light construction skills. Classes are available in English and Spanish. Applicants must be over 18. For more information, please click here. To inquire or apply, contact Charles Callaway at 212-961-1000 ext 309 or charles@weact.org.   Day Care Slots Open at Dominican Women’s Development Center 2346 Amsterdam Avenue between 176 and 177th DWDC has open slots available at their Daycare. Admission is on a sliding scale. For more information, please call (212) 421-3966 ext. 410 or click here. Free Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 12, Riverbank State Park Enjoy holiday festivities at Riverbank State Park! Photos with Santa, ice skating theatrics, a dance performance, and the tree lighting ceremony highlight this festive day. Activities and times are listed below. 2pm--The JP Dance Group puts on “Nutcracker on Lenox” at the Cultural Center Theatre 3pm--Bring a camera and get a photo with Santa in the Main Lobby of the Cultural Building 4pm--Ice Theatre of New York’s Winter Holiday Skating Celebration at the Ice Rink 4:45pm--Tree Lighting Ceremony. A Christmas Story Film Screening Monday, December 21, 6:00-8:00pm at Morningside Heights Park Ball Field. 112th Street and Manhattan Avenue Enjoy fun and games along with a screening of a classic holiday tale in the park presented by Manhattan Recreation and Historic Harlem Parks. Hot cocoa and popcorn graciously provided by Cafe One and Kettle Corn NYC. West Harlem Development Holiday Celebration & Toy Giveaway 2pm — 3pm (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) at Miller Theatre (at Columbia University) 2960 Broadway (at 116th Street)Featuring: Dances for a Variable Population, El Mariachi Infante, Harlem Opera Theater, Impact Repertory Theatre, Mama Foundation for the Arts and Wendy Hilliard Foundation. Come out for West Harlem Development Corporation’s Community Holiday Celebration. Singers and dancers will set a festive mood before the toy and book giveaway. The event is FREE and open to the public. Each child will receive a goody bag of toys and books. You must R.S.V.P. by Dec. 1 at info@westharlemdc.org or 646-476-3394 to receive a ticket for entrance into the event. *Unclaimed tickets will be reissued after Dec. 1.

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