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Board #16

Election

Disgrace

Amidst much confusion and demoralization, the

Community Board says goodbye to “Robert and all

Rules of Order”

As of Tuesday, June 24, 2014; Community Board #16 held their Board Elections for the executive Board member positions. It has again proven that it lacks “rules of order” as defined by the “Robert rules of Order” or any other definition of cooperation as was expressed by the community.

The voting process and the by-laws which govern Community Board #16 have called to question the very essence and purpose of the formulation of the community Board, as a means for open community input.

For starters, the general elections and final nominations for Community Board #16, are left as the last topic to be voted on before summer recess.

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$210.5 million goes to NYCHA from the previous and current budgets, $87 million will be applied to violence-reducing measures

Five Key Changes to NYCHA Safety By Azure Gilman | 4

1. LIGHTING

2. SIDEWALK SHEDS

3. EVENING YOUTH PROGRAMS

4. INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE

“Summer All Out” initiative

5. WELLNESS VISITS

(More on page 15)

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Know Your COMMUNITY

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You are in Community Board #16

Viola Greene, District Manager 444 Thomas Boyland, Bklyn, NY 11212

Community Board #16 (718) 385-0323 GENERAL COMMUNITY

BOARD MEETING

**Summer recess** Contact for committee schedules

444 Thomas Boyland

Local: Community Board #16

(718) 385-0323

CITY Councilmember

Darlene Mealy (718) 953-3097 41

st Council District

1757 Union Street, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11213

Issues *Questions *Comments, “laws” * Funding * Policies or

procedures* Budgeting FOR ALL OF NYC

CITY

LOCAL

Brooklyn Borough President

Brooklyn Borough President

Eric Adams (718) 802-3700

209 Joralemon St, Bklyn NY 11225

STATE Senator

V. Montgomery (718) 643-6140

25TH

Senate District

30 Third Avenue, Bklyn NY 11217

FEDERAL

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

(718) 287-1142 123 Linden Blvd

Brooklyn, NY 11226

CITY Councilmember

Inez Barron (718) 649-9495 42

st Council District

718 Pennsylvania Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11207

Committee membership rules have now changed. Please call 718-385-0323 for more information

73rd PCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING Anthony Newerls, President

Contact the 73rd Pct For summer scheduling

(718) 495-5411

73rd PCT COMMUNITY CLERGY MEETING Reverend Acey Pettaway, President

Contact the 73rd Pct.

For summer scheduling (718) 495-5411

BROWNSVILLE BLOTTER

1470 East New York Ave, Bklyn, NY, 11212 (718) 495-5411

Commanding Officer J. Gulotta

$500 R E W A R D Rewards of up to $500,

for the arrest and conviction of anyone who commits

Graffiti Vandalism

$1,000 Reward For info leading to the arrest of

anyone who possesses an ILLEGAL HANDGUN

1 866 GUN-STOP

$2,000 Reward The NYPD/New York City Police

Foundation CRIME STOPPERS Program offers rewards of

up to $2,000 for anonymous information that leads to the

arrest and indictment of a violent felon.

Please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, text

"TIP577" (plus your message) to "CRIMES" (274637),

or submit a tip online

The Brownsville Collective

444 Thomas Boyland 2ND

Floor Editor in Chief/ Publisher

Deidre Olivera

Executive Editor

M. Morton Hall

Proof Reader

Gwendolyn Johnson

Event Placement

Treasurer

Earlene Franklin

A Special “Thank You!”

For All of our

Community

Collaborative Submissions

Mosque #7C

Paul Toomer Muhammad

Tahir Muhammad

Brownsville Multi Service center

Brownsville Recreatin Center

Jerry Childs

Citizens committee for NYC

Brownsville Neon Jacquelin Simmons

Tawa Bakary

Vanessa Adames

Community Bd #16 Viola Greene-Walker

Evangelist Gwendolyn Moore

Coalition of Young Professionals Chanel Haliburton

Andrea McCollough

Brooklyn Blizzards Youth

Organization Anthony Newerls

Peacekeepers Tahir, Chaplains Sharon and Douglas, Jesse

Brownsville Community Justice Center James Brodick

District #15 Family Advocate

Paige-Best- Hardy

All of our

Community residents

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries 55 Hanson Place, Suite 603

Brooklyn, NY 11217

(718) 237 - 2211

STATE

State Senator

John Sampson (718) 649-7653 19TH Senate district

1222 East 96th Street, Bklyn, NY 11236

City Agency Concerns: DIAL 311

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YOUTH

IMPORTANT

Brooklyn Prospect Heights Educational Campus

833 Classon Avenue, 11225

Tuesday, July 15 6:30 PM

High School Admissions Family Workshops

Students and families are invited to take part in these interactive workshops to help prepare for the Fall

application season and high school fairs.

Workshop 1: Intro to High School Admissions

• Understand how to find NYC high schools that fit your needs

• Become familiar with the High School Directory

• Get important tips on filling out the high school application

Workshop 2: Specialized High Schools

• Learn about admissions to the nine Specialized High Schools and the Specialized High

Schools Admissions Test

• Hear from a panel of Specialized High School faculty, parents and students

BOROUGH SCHOOL NAME DATE

(2014)

TIME

Manhattan Hunter College (The Kaye Playhouse)

695 Park Avenue, 10065 Enter on 68th

Street

Tuesday, July

22

6:30

PM

Queens Queens College (Kupferberg Center for the

Arts)

65-30 Kissena Blvd, 11367

Thursday, July

24

6:30

PM

Accessibility

Learn more about accessibility and view the list of functionally accessible

schools.

Questions

If you have questions about High School Admissions, please call (718)

935-2399, email HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov, or visit an

Enrollment Office

Free Public Kayaking

Public Walk-Up & Kayak Polo Days and Times

Thursday, July 10 5:30pm Free Public Kayaking Saturday, July 12 10:00am Free Public Kayaking Sunday, July 13 12:00pm Kayak Polo Youth & Volunteer Focus 1:00pm

Kayak Polo Open, Instruction & Play 2:00pm

Kayak Polo Open Play Thursday, July 17 5:30pm

Free Public Kayaking Saturday, July 19 10:00am

Attention: Teens Aged 15 to 17 DCA is seeking to hire minors between the ages of 15 and 17 for an Undercover Operation Program with the Enforcement Division to curb tobacco sales to minors.

Learn how to apply http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/downloads/pdf/youth_program_compliance_aide.pdf

Learn more about DCA's efforts to prevent cigarette sales

to minors You must be enrolled in school or a training/employment program in good standing

TOBACCO

ENFORCEMENT

JOB!!!

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Pier 2

Enjoy Summer

Try

something

new

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Youth In Action (GET OUT AND HAVE FUN)

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The Brownsville Collective would like to share the Agency and

contact information for some of the programs that are funded

to provide services to the youth in the surrounding community

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 2

FREE MUSEUM DAYS American Museum of Natural History

Pay What You Wish - always.

Bard Graduate Center Gallery

Free - every Thursday 5-8pm.

Brooklyn Museum

Free - first Saturday of every month 5-11pm. Pay What You Wish - always.

Bronx Museum of the Arts

Free - always.

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free - first Friday of every month 5-8pm.

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

Free - every Thursday 7:30pm, first Saturday of every month

11am.

El Museo del Barrio

Free - third Saturday of every month, every Wednesday for

seniors. Pay What You Wish - always.

Frick Collection

Pay What You Wish - every Sunday 11am-1pm.

Guggenheim Museum

Pay What You Wish - every Saturday 5:45-7:15pm.

Hispanic Society of America

Free - always.

Jewish Museum

Free - every Saturday, always 18 & under.

Pay What You Wish - every Thursday 5-8pm.

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art

Free - always Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pay What You Wish - always

Morgan Library and Museum

Free - every Friday 7-9pm.

Museum at Eldridge Street

Free - every Monday.

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology

Free - always.

Museum of Arts and Design

Pay What You Wish - every Thursday & Friday 6-9pm.

Museum of Chinese in America Free - every Thursday.

Museum of Modern Art

Free - every Friday 4-8pm.

Museum of the City of New York

Pay What You Wish - always.

National Museum of the American Indian

Free - always.

New Museum of Contemporary Art

Pay What You Wish - every Thursday 7-9pm.

Noguchi Museum

PEDAL STOP SUN July 13 | 10 am

Stop by the free rider assistance and information

station from Bike New York where you can get a

drink of water and healthy snack, then pick up safety

instruction, bike maps and route suggestions.

HOPE GARDENS (NYCHA)

422 Central Avenue Brooklyn 11221

Diana Delgado (718) 708-6502

mailto:ddelgado@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org

CAMBA PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

WORTMAN Avenue (NYCHA)

895 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn 11207

Reginald Murray (718) 649-1371

mailto:reginaldm@camba.org

GOOD SHEPHERD / GROUNDWORKS SUMNER (NYCHA)

862 Park Avenue Brooklyn 11206

Julie Adegite (718)-919-3938

mailto:Julie_Adegite@Goodshepherds.org

ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS LEAGUE

Pink (NYCHA)

2702 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn 11208

William William (347) 689-8602

mailto:iacrlwwilliams@aol.com

CAMBA, INC.

Intermediate School 271 (BEACON)

1137 Herkimer Street Brooklyn 11233

Debra Mack-Glasgow (718) 345-5982

mailto:debramg@camba.org

Please feel free to contact the program coordinators and

ask questions about their services and hours of operation!

There’s no excuse to stay home and/or be bored

Tired of the neighborhood? A metrocard and open mind

go a long way!

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APPLICATION CHECK LIST Only complete applications will be reviewed. To ensure that your application is complete, please make sure you have included the following materials:

PART I: Complete Application Form

PART II: Essay

PART III: Official Transcript (except for current 8th graders) and Report Card

PART IV: 3 Letters of recommendation from a science teacher, a math teacher and a Guidance Counselor

PART V: Brain Research Apprenticeships In New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC) (Optional)

PART VI: Parent’s/Guardian’s Endorsement & Academic Transcript Release

PART VII: Parent’s/Guardian Consent Form- Publication, Video, Internet, Local Media, and Use of Personal Information

Financial Documentation (Only for applicants who do not meet the race/ethnicity criteria, see Financial Guidelines attached)

Awards, Certificates, Honors Received (Optional) Mail your application and supporting materials to:

Applications should be mailed to: Damaris Javier Attention: S-PREP Application Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons 630 West 168th Street, 3-401 New York, NY 10032

Admission Deadline: Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Should you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact staff

member at (212) 305-4157.

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YOUTH/ internships

Questions about college? Application and admissions procedures? How to

pay for college and how to succeed! http://nyccollegeline.org/search?bor=2

Free Twelve-Day Leadership & Debate Training Program for Female High School and College Students at Hunter College Monday, July 21st - Saturday, July 26th

Monday, July 28th - Saturday, August 2nd

NYC College Line

For more information about

the program, contact:

Amani Gheith at

718.254.7250.

Columbia Pre-Med Program for High School Students from the

NYC area for the 2014-2015 academic Year of the Stte Pre-

College Enrichment Progam (S-PREP)

Students must be a NYC resident who is a minority or

economically disadvantaged in high school grades 9-12

For full information and application link to

the Columbia S-PREP program go to

http://ps.columbia.edu/education/node/1992

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 22

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Employment

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Airport Guards

Position Description: Security Guard positions within JFK Airport. (Veterans only) Requirements: High School/GED For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In. Hours per week:* 20 - 40 (Permanent)

Wage:* $15.00 - $19.00 (Hourly)

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

EMPLOYMENT

Annual Salary: $35,000 Location: Manhattan Requirements: Candidate must have 3 - 5 years of maintenance experience. Candidate must possess computer skills in Microsoft Word & Excel and Internet. High School Diploma required.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Leader/Supervisor

Annual Salary: $34,000 - $38,000 Location: Long Island City Requirements: High School Diploma and 3 years of contract center experience (preferably in transportation and/or reservations-based center) are required, management experience preferred. Candidate must be proficient in MS Office, possess excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills, ability to multitask.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Annual Salary: $34,000 - $38,000 Location: Long Island City Requirements: High School Diploma and 3 years of contract center experience (preferably in transportation and/or reservations-based center) are required, management experience preferred. Candidate must be proficient in MS Office, possess excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills, ability to multitask.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Customer Service Rep

Transportation & Warehousing Queens

Position Description: Call center environment. Handle all customer calls and responses. Requirements: High School/GED For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In. Hours per week:* 40 - 40 (Permanent) Wage:* $12.00 (Hourly)

You Can go to any Public Library and use the

computer to job search or fill out for a job.

Often, there is staff available to help you

VETERANS ONLY

Team Leader/Supervisor

Maintenance Worker/ Purchasing Assistant

Submit Your Resume via workforce one

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Did you notice that many of the jobs listed only require a H.S. Diploma or GED?

And you can still make up $40,000.

“With God all things are possible” Just keep trying

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EMPLOYMENT

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Vocational Counselor

Health Care & Social Assistance

Location: Queens

Position Description: Manage a large caseload. Complete comprehensive vocational/educational assessment. Assist clients in securing appropriate documentation for employment. Oversee on-site internship program. Assist client in securing and maintaining employment through active job development. Provide employment retention counseling Requirements: Bachelor's For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In Hours per week:* 30 - 40 (Permanent) Wage:* $15.00 - $20.00 (Hourly)

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Senior House Manager

Health Care & Social Assistance

Location: Queens

Position Description:

Monitors the therapeutic environment and specific program systems

to ensure security, efficiency, and safety. Responsible for monitoring

and enforcing the treatment services schedule of activities and

additional events. Ensures the coordination and timely departure of

trips by working closely with the program driver. Supervises the

facility to ensure cleanliness, security and safety. Conducts fire and

safety runs throughout the facility. Medication Management. Reviews

selection of client escorts. Distributes carfare for external

appointments. Dispatches vehicles.

Requirements:

Bachelor's

For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log

In.

Hours per week:*

30 - 40 (Permanent)

Wage:*

$18.00 - $22.00 (Hourly)

Case Manager- criminal justice

Health Care & Social Assistance

Location: Queens

Position Description: Responsible to manage the services delivered by the staff to support the contract between Damien Family Care and Samaritan Village to conduct screening activities to assess treatment needs and conduct individual and group counseling sessions to help inmates prepare to enter addiction treatment services post-release from the Vernon C. Bain Correctional facility. The goal of these activities is to coordinate care with management staff and to facilitate effective discharge planning for individuals with addiction treatment needs. Requirements: High School Diploma For the full list of requirements, please Register for Services or Log In. Hours per week:* 30 - 40 (Permanent) Wage:* $15.00 - $18.00 (Hourly)

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/register/interest.shtml

Community Initiatives Manager The Community Initiatives Manager leads BAC’s Creative Coalitions program, a pilot

program that aims to build networks of artists, nonprofits, businesses and residents

in order to build the accessibility and sustainability of the arts in arts underserved

Brooklyn neighborhoods. ..THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION

Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, google platforms and internet research • Genuine desire to promote arts access in all parts of Brooklyn and to support the development of local artists and nonprofits • Friendly, patient attitude; ability to work well with many different kinds of people Salary and Benefits: This is a part time hourly position with a commitment of approximately 25 hours per week, and a flexible schedule that requires significant time spent at meetings and events in target neighborhoods. The position pays $18-24 an hour, commensurate with experience; monthly unlimited transit check can be taken from earnings pre-tax if desired. This position is funded through calendar year 2015, and likely to be extended beyond that, pending grant funding. Occasional additional work hours on other

BAC projects or events may be offered, but are not required. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position to: CreativeCoalitions@brooklynartscouncil.org with “Community Initiatives Manager” in subject line.

http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/2389

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IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUES

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BMS MAIN Some of the Services

provided at this location

include: Pediatrics OB/GYN Dermatology

Dentistry Optometry Obesity Reduction &

Education Pre-Natal Care Assistance

Program (PCAP) (addressing low birth weight babies and uninsured mothers)

Reach Out & Read Program

(Pediatric Literacy)

Creating Linkages &

Modifying Behavior (CLiMB) Program (Behavioral Health including Psychology, Psychiatry)

340B Prescription Drug

Program (Discount Pharmaceuticals)

Physical Therapy

BMS GENESIS

Some of the Services

provided at this location

include:

LOW COST--DENTAL

OB/GYN Pediatrics

Adult Medicine

HIV Counseling

Prenatal Care Assistance Program

The BMS Institute for Specialty & Integrative Services @ Bristol

Some of the Services

provided at this location include: Adult Primary Care TB Respiratory Care Pulmonology Podiatry Surgical Consultations Infectious Disease Care Positive Options Program Low & High Intensity Case Management HIV Antibody Testing

Let BMS Family Health Center get

you covered

Gather some of these

documents and come

apply!

Identity/Date of Birth:

Drivers License, Passport, Govt. ID,

Birth Certificate

Proof of Home Address:

Lease, Utility Bill, Rent Receipt

Income:

Unemployment Check, Social

Sec. Pay stubs, etc.

Citizenship:

US Passport, Certificate of

Naturalization, Birth Certificate Immigration:

Green Card, USCIS form I-94, I-210 letter or I-181

592 Rockaway Ave.

(corner of Blake)

Call Raymond

(718) 345-5000 x 1161

Women, Infant & Children’s Program (WIC) is a special supplemental food & nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants & children. WIC provides nutrition education, free nutritious foods, promotes & supports breastfeeding and makes referrals to health care & social service providers.

Brownsville Community Awareness Program (BCAP). Six highly integrated HIV/ AIDS services, including the award-winning Community Follow-up Program Low & High Intensity Case Management, Education & Outreach, Referrals, Partner Notification.

The BMS Life & Wellness Center, Joseph K. Francois Pavilion.

408 Rockaway Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11212 phone: (718) 345-6366

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Community Events

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Friday, July 11th

at 2pm

Pre - oldtimers show Rosetta Gaston (460 Dumont corner of Powell)

Saturday, July 12 at 3PM

BRC GOSPEL SHOW

Monday, July 14th

at 5pm

Pre - old timers show Rockaway and Livonia

The Brownsville Multi

Service Center is one of the Biggest supporters of the

Brownsville community!

With a host of qualified physicians and staff,

they continue to set the Gold standard for providing Quality healthcare to the

residents!

This is sure to be a “don’t miss event!”

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Grants / Opportunities

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Grant Guidelines – Youth Grant Opportunities

The Charles Hayden Foundation makes contributions only to institutions that

serve children and youth ages 5 to 18 from the City of Boston and metropolitan

New York. Priority is given to applicants from New York City and the city of

Boston. Metropolitan New York is defined as New York City, and, in New

Jersey, primarily the city of Newark. Grants are also made to institutions that

support youth activities outside these areas when a substantial majority of the

youth served comes from within the Foundation's defined geographic catchment

areas.

Apply here: http://www.charleshaydenfoundation.org/register.php

LaGuardia Community College Home To Work Program:

LaGuardia Community College is now recruiting for the Home to Work Program.

The Home to Work Program offers free computer skills training, customer service

training and assistance with job placement for all displaced homemakers. The term

"displaced homemaker" means an individual who has worked in the home,

providing unpaid household services for family members; is not gainfully

employed; has had, or would have difficulty in securing employment; and has been

dependent on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by

such income, or has been dependent on federal assistance but is no longer

eligible for such assistance, or is supported as the parent of minor children by

government assistance or spousal support.

Please call Ms. Jarvis @ 718-482-5171 to make an appointment

Culinary Arts Training Program

Program (CATP) offers 6-months of classroom and internship training in the food service industry to formerly homeless adults with histories of addiction. Students learn basic cooking theory and food preparation in our teaching kitchen. Internships at local restaurants and corporate dining services equip students with on the job experience. In 2001, we added a baking and pastry training track to enhance graduates' marketability. Upon graduation, we help students to find jobs in the food service industry. Train 150 students each year, and over 85% of graduates have been placed in jobs since the program's inception. Despite their pasts, our graduates keep their jobs attwice the rate as the industry average. See what the Clem Richardson of the Daily News wrote about the Culinary Arts ProgramNY1 - Project Renewal's Culinary Arts Training Program named New Yorker of the Week We are currently accepting applications for the 76th class cycle of the Culinary Arts Training Program. Please contact Allie Cabibbo for student enrollment! Allie Cabibbo Recruitment Agent Culinary Arts Training Program Project Renewal, Inc. 333 Bowery NY, NY 10003 212.533.8400 ext. 171

No High School Diploma Needed

<http://www.projectrenewal.org/catp/>

Turn Your Creative Passion into an Online Business

Why not sell your unique creations to the world and earn more

income? How many times have you thought about selling your custom-

made jewelry or decorative home items to complete strangers? If your

friends and family are already customers, you're probably on to

something big.

Don't miss another sales opportunity! Apply today for an upcoming

session of the NYC Craft Entrepreneurship Program hosted at

Workforce1 Centers locations across the City. Classes start in late

July. We will also be offering classes in Spanish this round in the Bronx

and Brooklyn.

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1668109/NYC-Craft-

Entrepreneurship-Program-2014-Q3

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The Word on the street is that …

A draft letter was sent out to the public stating that Congresswoman Yvette Clarke is supporting Latrice Walker

for State Assembly , and things seem to be pretty quiet when it comes to Tony Herbert, Anthony Jones and Uncle

Roy.

Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams is supporting Councilwoman Darlene Mealy’s

Candidate, Ineisha Wiliford for State Assembly, and Councilwoman Mealy is supporting Jesse Hamilton

, who is the Borough Presidents pic for State Senator.

Aside from that … we have to congradulate both Lori Boozer Candidate for State Assembly and Jesse Hamilton, Candidate

for Senate on their recent endorsements from the

Property Workers Union 32BJ SEIU(among others)!

For Your Information

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CANDIDATES CORNER

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

BROWNSVILLE – THE REAL “GAME OF THRONES”

Lori Boozer Jesse Hamilton

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TRUTH

What is the HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN?

Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection. (from sun up to sun down June 28- July 27th)

Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We

are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do

away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. The Arabic

word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food

and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words.

During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from

backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand

must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to

idle talk or obscene words. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every

part of the body observes the fast.

Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the person's body

and soul to the spirit of the fast. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint; a time to cleanse the

body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship of God.

Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. While major holidays of other faiths have largely become commercialized events, Ramadan retains its intense spiritual meaning.

The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the month in fasting. As opposed to other holidays, when people often indulge, Ramadan is by nature a time of sacrifice.

Through fasting, a Muslim experiences hunger and thirst, and sympathizes with those in the world who have little to eat every day.

Through increased devotion, Muslims feel closer to their Creator, and recognize that everything we have in this life is a blessing from Him.

Through increased charity, Muslims develop feelings of generosity and good-will toward others. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, "A man's wealth is never diminished by charity."

Through self-control, a Muslim practices good manners, good speech, and good habits.

Through changing routines, Muslims have a chance to establish more healthy lifestyle habits -- particularly with regards to diet and smoking.

Through family and community gatherings, Muslims strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood, in their own communities and throughout the world.

Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims, but the feelings and lessons we experience should stay with us throughout the year. In the Qur'an, Muslims are commanded to fast so that they may "learn self-restraint" (Qur'an 2:183). This restraint and devotion is especially felt during Ramadan, but we all must strive to make the feelings and attitudes stay with us during our "normal" lives. That is the true goal and test of Ramadan.

May Allah accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and guide us all to the Straight Path. May Allah bless us all during Ramadan, and throughout the year, with His forgiveness, mercy, and peace, and bring us all closer to Him and to each other.

The lessons learned during Ramadan should last throughout the whole year

By Huda

Aboutislam.com

We would like to thank Brother Paul Muhammad of Mosque #7c for taking the time to share his wisdom of Ramadan.

Want to learn more? You can visit Brother Paul at the

Mosque #7c Sundays Starting 11:00am 202 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn NY 11207. (718) 342-1900

To properly greet a Muslim during Ramadan, one may say…

“Ramadan Mubarak” means Ramadan is blessed because the Quran descended in it. “Ramadan Kareem” means Ramadan is a generous month when it comes to Hasanat and rewards. Both are used all over the Arab world.

It is said that “when the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are open and the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained”

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Editorial Pages

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(Cont’d from front page) The elections are held on the very last day before the board breaks for summer recess. This leaves little to no room for residents to address concerns. As an introduction as to how

Community Board #16 and the

Committees are structured:

The Board Chairperson hand picks all of the chairpersons, INCLUDING

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

for the executive Board.

The Board Chair is also the Chairperson for Land Use and

Planning Board (whose meetings are

undisclosed to the general community)

The 1st Vice President, Genese Morgan, is also Chairperson for the

Economic Development Committee.

Ms. Pamela Junior is also an executive

Board member and is chairperson for

the Women.

As such, one of the members requested

that the nominees be allowed to

introduce themselves and their

platforms anew. This time was allotted

by the chair, but was soon

overshadowed by Mrs. Okaebu, a

nominating committee member.

She began to rant and berate the

challenger for the Chairperson seat,

Ms. Pamela Junior, and attempted to

garner support from the other members

by yelling that Ms. Junior didn’t have

a right to be on the board because she did not live in Brownsville. Although

Ms. Junior explained that she had been

in Brownsville all of her life, has

helped to develop Brownsville as

executive Board member for various

Brownsville organizations, and was

appointed by the Borough Office; Mrs.

Okaebu was allowed to continue

commandeering the microphone and

erroneously conveyed to the other

members that Ms. Junior could not serve on the executive board because

she wasn’t a resident

Mrs. Genese Morgan was next for her

opportunity to say why she would be a good candidate, and was promptly

called on the matter of her

organization. Ms. Okaebu, stated that

she was in a conflict of ethics. It has

been stated on various occasions that

Ms. Morgan was the 1st Vice Chair,

Understanding

Community Boards – Part One COMMUNITY BOARDS (CBS) & CITY GOVERNMENT

New Yorkers elect the Mayor, Borough Presidents, City Council Members, Public Advocate, and Comptroller. These officials are collectively responsible for overseeing City government, either directly or through their appointees. The City Charter defines the authority of each official or body, including community boards, and the relationships among them.

THE MAYOR// Bill DiBlasio

The Mayor is the City's chief executive officer, setting the agenda for the City and its finances and appointing Deputy Mayors and heads of agencies to carry out policies. With regard to community boards, the Mayor ensures that City agencies cooperate with community boards in all matters affecting local services and complaints, proposes the level of financial support for community boards, and provides general assistance as needed

THE CITY COUNCIL// D. Mealy

The City Council is NYC's legislative body. There are 51 elected members, one from each council district. Besides enacting legislation, the City Council approves the City's budget and has oversight powers for the activities of City agencies. Council Members are closely involved with community boards in the districts they represent and serve as members of their boards' District Service Cabinets.

THE BOROUGH PRESIDENT//

Eric Adams

The Borough President appoints the members of community boards for two-year terms, reviews and makes recommendations on ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) applications, maintains planning and budget offices, administers training to community board members and serves as chairperson of the Borough Board and Borough Service Cabinet

and Economic Development Committee

Chair, at the time that she started and

operated the “ Ocean Hill Brownsville

Neighborhood Improvement

Association,” and had secured land and

other favors with the New York City

Economic Development Corporation

and the Brownsville Partnership. The land was said to be retail shops placed

for profit and for a fee. Ms. Morgan

made several attempts to explain the

process of violating ethics, and assert

her correct standing while she was

being verbally attacked.

Much to the surprise of the residents,

Ms. Junior requested that the Chair

please take back the floor and regain

order, and was told “no,”.

Other candidates, such as Lamont

Carolina, were also called back to the

floor to be berated by Mrs. Okaebu, as

to his validity of qualifications as well.

After quite a rocky start, the general

board members were provided with a

“slate” of selected names from the

Nominating committee. Not

surprisingly, the persons had selected

the current Chairperson of the Board,

Ms Kollack-Wallace, who had selected

them to serve on the nominating

committee (try to keep up) and other committees, to be selected as

Chairperson for another term. Rest

assured, the complexity of “all roads

leading to Oz” is interesting, to say the

least.

As the voting proceeded, the members

were individually called by name, to

publicly say if they would vote for the

current Chairperson. Many members

expressed that they were apprehensive

to vote against Ms. Kollock-Wallace

because she had appointed them to the

various committees.

When it was time to call the names for

the vote, members pointed out that the

voting process was not clear when the

voting moved from candidate to

candidate without clarity. They were

then told by the executive board that they should have read the bylaw

beforehand if they didn’t know what

was going on.

Questions and objections ricocheted from the floor regarding quorum, count

and the omission of names that were

present and not called on to vote.

A new member stated that “she had just

gone to orientation and had not yet had

a chance to read the bylaws.” She also

stated that her name wasn’t called, and

asked if there was something that could

be done to positively affect the voting

while expressing her discouragement

with the current meeting.

Others objected and requested to take

back their vote, because they were lead

to believe that the voting had moved on

to another candidate. Mrs. Kollock –

Wallace continued to instruct the process

to proceed and interjected at will. The

Nominating Committee Chairperson,

Prince Isaachar asserted that the vote

was final and could not be changed.

Much to his credit, Senator John

Sampson made an whole hearted attempt

to put order back into the process by

explaining that “there should have been an open quorum count. The process of

voting should be clearly explained, and

at the end of the vote, the number in

favor of a candidate should be clearly

stated.” This would, as he pointed out,

clarify if the voting needed to proceed to

another candidate.

Again, the executive Board stated the

election process would proceed as it was,

much to the very vocal discontent and

objection of the board members and

community.

Many of the members left and some of

the remaining members pointed out that

they did not have enough members to

proceed with voting on the slate.

The voting proceeded anyway.

With a community already plagued with

a variety of issues, common in inner city

communities, this was another

demoralizing blow to the community.

The look on the faces of the people as

they exited out of the meeting, spoke

volumes regarding the frustrations that a

struggling community encounters as they

strive for progression.

Some stated they would be contacting

the Borough Presidents office and would

like the elections to be re-held in a fair

manner.

Almost all expressed that the board may

very well be suited for the positions that

they fought so hard to obtain, but merely

desire that the “rules of order” could

testify to their victory

Deidre Olivera Douglas

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Five Key Changes to NYCHA Safety City & State highlights five of the key components to the public housing safety initiative: By Azure Gilman | 1. LIGHTING

Work will begin on Monday to install new lighting in housing developments to deter criminals who, literally, hide in the shadows. More than 150 light towers will be rolled out over the next few months, after which a more long-term lighting design process will begin, with a particular focus on the perimeter of the developments. Toward the end of the press conference, de Blasio was asked about what will happen if and when vandals break the new lights. “The police presence will help keep it intact and strong. If there are any problems, we’re going to replace it,” he said. Assistant Chief Gomez added that many of the developments had cameras to catch perpetrators.

2. SIDEWALK SHEDS The new initiative promises to focus on removing “sidewalk sheds”—scaffolding that has not been taken down—which would-be criminals use as hideouts. Nearly 11 miles of shed will be removed by next spring. $50 million will be used for additional safety improvements, including security cameras.

3. EVENING YOUTH

PROGRAMS More than 107 community centers that are focused on youth programing for children between the ages of 5 and 17 will be open until at least 11 p.m., from July 7 to August 29, as a way to keep kids out of trouble. De Blasio pointed out that this increase marks the first time in 30 years that the centers will stay open so

FREE and Confidential Clinics

The Health Department provides free and confidential clinics that test for HIV

and other sexually transmitted diseases.

BROOKLYN STD CLINICS

BROOKLYN

Crown Heights 1218 Prospect Place (at Troy Ave.) 2nd Flr.

Brooklyn, NY 11213

Travel: By bus take the B65 heading to Ocean Hill-Brownsville;

get off at Dean St & Troy Ave. From downtown Bklyn take the

B51 at Smith St.; then transfer at the B65

By train station to 1218 Prospect Pl at Troy take the 4 train. Get

off at Utica Ave.; walk 10 minutes or take the bus. Map Monday thru Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services: STD Services for those patients presenting symptoms or

at risk of exposure, Emergency Contraception, HIV Counseling

and Rapid Testing

Intake closes at noon every last Wednesday of each month for

a mandatory staff meeting.

Fort Greene

295 Flatbush Ave. Extension, 2nd Flr.

(corner of Willoughby St.; near Fulton Mall & Long Island U.)

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Travel:#2, #3, #5 trains to Nevins Ave.;

N, R, D trains to Dekalb Ave. Map

**Note: Select Map of 295 Flatbush Ave. Extension Tuesday thru Saturday — 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Services: STD Services for those patients presenting symptoms or

at risk of exposure, Emergency Contraception, HIV Counseling

and Rapid Testing

Services: HIV Counseling and Rapid Testing

Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. No appointment is necessary. People in need of primary care (including a routine STD checkup) will be referred to low/no cost services. The number of patients admitted to each clinic depends on the number of clinician hours per day, which is different in each site each day. Thus, we may at times, need to halt patient intake earlier then 3 p.m.

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late. Police officers will be stationed at the centers until closing time. The mayor’s office estimates that this initiative will help keep approximately 18,000 children safe.

4. INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE

An additional 700 officers will be deployed to NYCHA’s 15 aforementioned targeted housing developments throughout the city. Assistant Chief Gomez, however, reserved the right to maintain a fluid force and move the officers as he sees fit. “If we see conditions change or crime spikes … we will certainly attend to them,” Gomez said. Those additional officers are available in part as a result of the NYPD's “civilianization process"—part of its Fiscal Year 2015 plan to hire 200 civilian officers, and move 200 police officers off of desk-duty. That plan, however, is still in the infant stages, so in the meantime 101 NYCHA officers will be coming from from the Police Academy’s new graduating class of 600 cadets. Gomez also cited the “Summer All Out” initiative, which began

Monday, as a potential source of

additional officers.

5. WELLNESS VISITS The police will take part in “wellness visits” to residents who are recent crime victims, elderly victims, accident victims or domestic violence victims to make sure that they have proper services and referrals. “We believe this will promote and foster good relationships with the residents that we serve,” Assistant Chief Gomez said. When asked about how the police were being trained for such duties, de Blasio interjected that the new academy graduates are taught with a much greater focus on working with community members and “gaining a trustful, positive relationship.” Domestic violence, which is high in housing developments, is a major priority to address, and there will be grassroots team is dedicated to outreach and

education about the concern.

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