April 1 – May 19 Event: She, A Choreoplay
New York City
3/16 deadline: Summer Youth Employment Program
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment. SYEP participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations. SYEP also offers workshops on job readiness, career exploration and financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Online applications are available from now via the DYCD website. Updates will also be posted to DYCD’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites. For more information, call 311 or DYCD Youth Connect (1-800-246-4646).
1/20 Event: Women’s March on New York City
Please join the New York City Council Women’s Caucus and Speaker Corey Johnson on January 20th for a day of action and participation in the WOMEN’S MARCH on New York City. We will meet at 11:00 a.m. at 72nd and Columbus Avenue, and depart sharply by 11:15 a.m. We call on people of all genders to march with us, as part of an international day of action in solidarity.
We will march, wherever we march, for the protection of our fundamental rights and for the safeguarding of freedoms threatened by on-going political events. We unite and stand together for the dignity and equality of all peoples, for the safety and health of our planet and for the strength of our vibrant and diverse communities.
We will come together in the spirit of democracy, honoring the champions of human rights who have gone before us. Please spread the word, so that our numbers are too great to ignore and the message to the world is clear. The politics of fear and division have no place in 2018.
The strength of our city relies on the determination of its people, working cohesively towards one common goal. In our capacity, as Co-chairs of the Women’s Caucus at the City Council, we have had the opportunity to advocate for some of our city’s most pressing issues affecting women and families and will continue to do so, with pride and tenacity.
Please contact Council Member Laurie Cumbo’s Chief of Staff, Monica Abend with additional questions, by phone at 212.788.7081 or by email at mabend@council.nyc.gov. Please note that Monica will serve as the ‘day of contact’ at the march and can be reached on her mobile at 917.414.1287.
THIS MARCH IS INCLUSIVE AND ALL ARE WELCOME.
Smart Meters Are Coming!
Con Ed announcement:
Between now and 2022, we will be installing nearly 5 million smart meters. They’ll provide you with more information about your energy use so you can make better energy decisions.
You’ll get a postcard from us about three months before we come to your neighborhood, and a letter 45 days before installations begin. If your meter is outside, you don’t need to do anything. If you need to be home for us to access your meter, we’ll let you know how to make an appointment.
Installation is quick and easy, with only a brief pause in electric power. We’ll leave you a note to let you know your new meter was installed and remind you to reset your clocks and appliances.
To learn more visit, click here.
Become a Mentor or Recommend One for the Young Men’s Initiative
The Lafayette Gardens Community Center, operated by Grand Street Settlement, needs your assistance in acquiring mentors for their Young Men’s Initiative in the Lafayette Gardens community.
Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) is a mentoring program geared toward young men in high school. The mission of the YMI Cornerstone Mentoring Program is to support high school students during the transitions from high school into college and career, by cultivating positive personal relationships and community involvement. Throughout the year mentees and mentors will take part in workshops developing leadership abilities among our youth that will strengthen their advocacy and work readiness skills. In addition to service-learning projects, mentors will provide youth with guidance on the college application process, employment, attend trips and visit colleges.
If you know of any candidates that would be an asset to this program please feel free to contact Monique Smalls at MSmalls@grandsettlement.org or at 347-384-8880.
July 2017: High School Admissions Family Workshops
Get a head start on your High School Application—learn more about High School Admissions at Family Workshops this July:
Introduction to High School Admissions Family Workshop: Learn how to find public high schools that fit your interests and how to build a balanced application.
Specialized High Schools Admissions Family Workshop: Learn about the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), find out about the LaGuardia High School auditions, and speak to school representatives.
RSVP to secure your seat at HSFamilyWorkshops.Eventbrite.com!
Remember to do your homework: Review NYC School Finder, the High School Directory, and the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook.
Volunteer with #TeamCumbo
Sign up to volunteer with #TeamCumbo today! Volunteers of all ages are welcomed. Use the link below to leave us your information: https://goo.gl/qVvECb.
Internship: Expansion Intern
Citi Bike is seeking an outgoing and organized intern to assist with community outreach for expansion as we grow the system into the 2017 expansion neighborhoods – Harlem, Astoria, Crown Heights, and Prospect Heights.
Duration of Internship: June 2017 – November 2017
Key Aspects of Position:
- Work with the Education and Outreach Manager to identify business and property owners adjacent to planned Citi Bike stations
- Conduct door-to-door notifications to every business and property owner directly adjacent to a Citi Bike station
- Maintain a database to track progress of notifications
- Report back on feedback from notifications
- Accompany Deployment team when stations are being installed
- Field questions and provide customer service to assist Deployment team
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Outgoing go-getter who has the ability to relate to others and is not afraid to engage with members of the community
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly responsible, well-organized individual
- Ability to take direction and to learn basic facts about the Citi Bike system
- Tech savvy, ability to learn smartsheets, the NYC zoning and land use map, and other computer programs
- Has a smartphone and the ability to add and utilize new applications
- Comfortable with frequent or prolonged standing or bicycling
- Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Working knowledge of Spanish, Cantonese, Greek, Arabic a plus
- Working knowledge of NYC neighborhoods
New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo 