COMMUNITY BOARD 2 OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:

Memorial Day                                                       -           Monday, May 27, 2013

STREET CLEANING RULES WILL BE SUSPENDED ON:

The City suspends alternate side parking regulations, for both street cleaning purposes and traffic flow, on these legal and/or religious holidays in May 2013.   Accordingly, parking meters will not be in effect on major legal holidays*.

Holy Thursday (Orthodox)     Thurs.  - May 2^nd, 2013    Shavout (2 Days)   Wed. – Thurs. May 15-16^th, 2013  

Good Friday (Orthodox)                       Friday - May 3^rd, 2013     Memorial Day         Mon. -  May 27^th, 2013

Solemnity of the Ascension   Thurs. - May 9^th, 2013

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Date: Thursday, May 2^nd, 2013

Place:  Sunnyside Senior Center

43-31 39^th Street,

Ground Floor

Sunnyside, New York 11104

Time: 7:00 pm

*BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, SHOULD NOTIFY THE COMMUNITY BOARD 2 OFFICE.

The Board has received Notice of the following license applications:

NEW APPLICATIONS – ON PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSES AND RESTAURANT WINE BEER LICENSES                                                                                

May 2013 Applications   

Apolonio Ramirez                               62-02 Roosevelt Avenue, woodside, NY                        On-Premises Liquor License

Potter & Nagy LLC                             44-07 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY                      On-Premises Liquor License

Dutch Kills                                            27-24 Jackson Avenue, LIC, NY                                     On-Premises Liquor License

Transfers /Alterations/Renewal

LaCabanita Comida Corp.                               64-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY                       Wine and Beer

11-01 43^rd Avenue Realty, LLC       11-01 43^rd Avenue, LIC, NY                                             On-Premises Liquor License

The Brother’s Grocery Store &

   Deli Corp.                                           68-10 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY                       Beer License

Nodus Noodle Corporation               45-04 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY                                 Wine and Beer

El Potrero Mexican Rest.                   46-12 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY                     On-Premises Liquor License

Harmony Terrace Inc.                        47-57 41^st Street, Sunnyside, NY                                      On-Premises Liquor License   

The Executive Cape Corp                 38-21 69^th Street, Woodside, NY                                      On-Premises Liquor License

John V. Daniels Jr. Post 2813            51-27 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY                                 On-Premises Liquor License

Robert Clark Club 1630                     52-24 35^th Street, LIC, NY                                                 On-Premises Liquor License

Los Cuencanitos corp.                        54-18 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY                       Wine and Beer

Lucky Pizza Inc.                                  27-14 Bridge Plaza South, LIC, NY                                 Beer Only

Riverhead Inc.                                     45-08 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY                                            On-Premises Liquor License

Tierra NY Café Restaurante Inc.     63-12 14 16 Broadway, Woodside, NY                          On-Premises Liquor License

We invite comments from the community regarding any of the applications.  If you have any such comments or questions, please call Community Board 2 at (718) 533-8773 or email at qn02@cb.nyc.gov

Tuesday, May 14^th,  6pm -9pm

11^th Annual Queens Taste 2013 

Caesars Club at Citi Field, Flushing.  

Visit www.queensny.org/qedc/queenstaste

 for further information

SAVE THE DATE !!

Queen of Angels

"Art Fair at Queen of Angels VI," to be held at the Queen of Angels Meeting Hall at Skillman Avenue and 44^th Street.  A non-denominational local event where selected artists and photographers exhibit and sell their work.

Sunday, June 9^th 1-5 pm 

For more info visit www.sunnysideartists.org

Community Board 2 Newsletter

If you would like to submit an event flyer or a special meeting for the community, please do so by the third week of the month for the following month’s newsletter.  If any organization would like to announce a guest speaker to be placed in our newsletter or a meeting change, please notify CB2 via email at qn02@cb.nyc.gov or call (718) 533-8773.

SUNNYSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON DATES

The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce luncheons are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm at

Dazie’s Restaurant located at 39-41 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY.  The next meeting is scheduled for

May 14^th, 2013. 

108TH COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of the 108th Community Council will be held on:

Tuesday, May 28^th,  2013 @ 7:00 pm

SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES

43-31 39TH STREET, Ground Floor

SUNNYSIDE, NY  11104

Please make every effort to show your support for the 108th Police Precinct by attending this informative and important meeting.

NYC Environmental Protection

“Weekly Pipeline”

If there are any issues you would like to address regarding the environment, the NYC Environmental Protection newsletter “Weekly Pipeline” welcomes your feedback.  To submit an announcement or suggestion, please email at:  newsletter@dep.nyc.gov

John V. Daniels, Jr. Post No. 2813

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 51-27 Queens Boulevard, Woodside, NY

Post meetings are always held the third Saturday of the month.  Their next meeting will be Saturday, May 18^th, 2013 at

2 pm. For further information please call (718) 335-0700.

UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

St. Teresa’s Parish Center

50-22 44th Street, Woodside, NY  11377

Thursday, May 9^th,  2013 at 7:00 pm

Parking off 44th St. – yard adjoining the church

NYPD Community Affairs Bureau

Crime Prevention Section - Tips and information are available on their website at www.nypdcommunityaffairs.org

New York City Fire Department

To request a fire safety lecture or  presentation, free of charge, contact the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit

at 718-281-3870.  A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required.

2012 MEETING DATES

DUTCH KILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The Dutch Kills Civic Association holds their monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month, with the exception of January, July and August.  Meetings are held at the Growing Up Green Charter School, 39-37 28th Street at 7:30 pm. Anyone interested in the association is welcome and encouraged to attend. The next meeting is May 9^th, 2013.

NYC Recovers:  Work Progress Program

The Center for Economic Opportunity and the Young Men’s Initiative, in partnership with the Human Resources Administration, are seeking qualified service providers to deliver the NYC Recovers:  Work Progress Program.  This program reimburses wages paid to either hurricane-affected residents ages 16 and above.  CEO is accepting applications.  Visit www.nyc.gov  and follow the link for NYC Recovers:  Work Progress Program

Queens Library

Queens Library’s Older Adult Outreach Network is committed to reaching all senior centers, nursing homes and adult day-care facilities in Queens, New York through their free Baby –Boomers & Golden Generation Newsletter (BBG in Action! Newsletter).  If you would like to receive issues by e-mail , please contact Marva Varnar-Haynes, Older Adult Outreach Specialist at (718) 990-5156 or Email mvhayes@queenslibrary.org

Street Activities for May 2013

Please be advised that as of 12/27/11 the fee for a Street Activity Permit

has increased from $15.50 to $25.75

Saturday, May 11^th, 2013

1^st Annual LIC Spring Clean-Up

48^th Avenue between Vernon Blvd. and 5^th Street

Time:  9:00 am to 1:00 pm

*****

Saturday, May 18^th, 2013

P.S. 150 Queens Spring Carnival

41^st Street between 43^rd Avenue and Skillman Avenue

Time:  12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

*****

Saturday, May 25^th, 2013

Sunnyside Woodside Lions Club       

Greenpoint Avenue  Festival

Greenpoint Avenue between 44^th Street and 48^th Street and 46^th Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Queens Boulevard

Time:  12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Help Make New York a Healthier City!

Participate in a Take Care New York Listening Session

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to come to any one of their five borough-wide listening sessions and share your ideas and strategies for implementing the City’s new health plan, Take Care New York, to improve the health of your community.  Some of the priorities are Tobacco-free Living; Healthy Eating, Active Living; Promote Mental Health, etc.  For further information and to register visit http://tcnylisteningsessions.eventbrite.com or call 347-396-7964.

Woodside on the Move

Spring 2013 Events

Wednesday, May 1^st  - 1^st Annual Queens Business Conference

Saturday, May 4^th – 1^st Annual Cinco de Mayo Mexican Festival

Saturday, May 4^th – 2^nd Annual Mother’s Day Parade-Concert

Saturday, May 11^th – 2^nd Annual Irish Concert

Thursday, May 23^rd – Memorial Day Concert – Honoring our Veterans and Troops

For more information please call Jackie at 718-476-8449 or visit www.woodsideonthemove.org

NYC.gov

Notify NYC is a free emergency notification service that provides ZIP-code specific information about significant events in all five boroughs.   Notify NYC is committed to providing New Yorkers with reliable, real-time updates on emergency and quality–of-life issues.  For more information or to register, visit www.nyc.gov/notify.

Riders Alliance

The Riders Alliance is a membership organization of subway and bus riders, dedicated to winning better transit by organizing transit riders into a powerful political constituency.  They work for:  affordable fares; improvements in subway stations and on bus lines and restoration of service in neighborhoods throughout New York.  For further information visit www.ridersny.org

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Customers may visit www.mta.info and check out “The Weekender,” which takes over the front page of MTA.info each weekend.  The Weekender makes it easy for subway riders to visualize exactly how weekend work will affect subway service.  In addition, TripPlanner+ provides travel information that takes weekend service diversions into account.

Sunnyside Shines

And Sunnyside’s Boulevard Bars Present

HOPPIN’ THURSDAYS IN SUNNYSIDE

Special deals and discounts at your favorite Sunnyside businesses

Every Thursday in May

Visit www.sunnysideshines.org for a list of participating businesses

Department of Consumer Affairs

Department of Consumer Affairs launched its business outreach campaign, “Good for Customers, Great for Business”, featuring the City’s first-ever Live Chat.  This is an online opportunity exclusively for businesses which enables them to easily ask questions during business hours without taking time from their customers.  Also a way to find out about laws and rules and avoid fines.   As well as an updated guide on “Ten Things Every Business Should Know”.  Please visit www.nyc.gov/consumers

City of New York

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the Made in New York Digital Map, an online map that shows off the city’s tech startups and job opportunities.  The map tracks over 500 startups and investors to help designers, developers and college graduates find jobs.   The map keeps a tally of the number of companies hiring and invites more tech companies to submit themselves as well.  The city will be maintaining the map.  Browse by neighborhood, review job postings, or add your own startup to the digital landscape.  Visitors to the site can also find links to free wi-fi access, places to take coding classes and summer internship opportunities.  Visit http://wearemadeinny.com/  to find out more information.

Neighborhood Libraries

www.queenslibrary.org

COURT SQUARE –  25-01 Jackson Avenue, LIC, NY              (718) 937-2790

SUNNYSIDE         –  43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, LIC, NY         (718) 784-3033

WOODSIDE          –  54-22 Skillman Avenue, Woodside, NY   (718) 429-4700

NYC Environmental Protection

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and American Water Resources (AWR) announce the launch of the water and sewer service line protection programs for residential properties throughout the five boroughs.  Property owners in NYC are responsible for maintaining their water and sewer service lines, which are buried underground and run from a building to the City-owned mains under the street.  On average, its costs property owners between $3,000 and $5,000 to repair a water line break and between $10,000 and $15,000 to repair a sewer line break in NYC.  Homeowners may enroll in the program and pay a monthly fee to cover potential service line issues. To find out more about these programs visit www.AWRUSA.com/NYC or call 888-300-3570 or visit www.nyc.gov/dep.

May 8^th, 2013

Queens Business Expo & Breakfast

The Queens Chamber Business Expo is the largest trade show in Queens with over 1,000 business people in attendance.  The Expo will give small and large businesses alike an opportunity to network and build long lasting relationships. 

Registration and Sponsorship:  call 718-898-8500 Ext. 123 or Visit www.queenschamber.org

City of New York Parks & Recreation

City of New York Parks & Recreation has officially begun recruiting lifeguard candidates for the 2013 summer season.  Parks lifeguards play a critical role in the operation of the City’s 8 beaches and 55 outdoor pools.  These are great jobs in public service that pay well and allow people to work outdoors and stay fit.  A complete list of testing sites is available on www.nyc.gov/parks

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is open to all NYC residents between the ages of 14-24.  The application deadline is some time in May.  For more information call 311 or 1-800-246-4646 or visit www.nyc.gov/dycd

It’s My Park Day

It's My Park Day events will kick off on May 4, 2013, with community-led service opportunities and free events throughout the month.  In total, nearly 200 community parks groups will coordinate and lead It’s My Park Day events at 150 parks this spring.  Partnerships for Parks invites dedicated community groups to organize It's My Park Day volunteer projects and free cultural events in their neighborhood parks.  Visit http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/partnerships-for-parks/its-my-park-day/  for more information.

SAVE THE DATE !!!

The Chocolate Factory Theater Presents

8^th Annual TASTE of LIC

June 4^th, 2013

A waterfront celebration to celebrate Long Island City’s best food and drink venues.

For further information visit www.chocolatefactorytheater.org or call 718-482-7069

NYC Buildings

New Yorkers can request a free inspection of their retaining wall without the threat of receiving a violation if the wall is found to be in poor condition.  Department inspectors will examine a wall’s structural condition to check if there is any bulging, displaced material or if the wall is leaning.  If repairs are needed, the Department will defer issuing violations to allow property owners time to take corrective action. 

Inspections can be requested until May 31 by calling 311.

NYC Environmental Protection

2013 Lien Sale extended hours of operation – important payment dates

Beginning Monday, May 6^th, 2013 through Thursday, May 16, 2013, only certified, bank, cashier’s checks and/or money orders will be accepted.  Payment has to be received by May 16^th, 2013.  Extended office hours Monday thru Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.  For further information visit nyc.gov look under agency Environmental Protection.

Youth Police Academy 2013

Police Department City of New York

The NYC Police Department seeks to provide innovative and effective programs for the City’s young people.  NYC residents, attending school, between the ages of 10 and 16 are eligible to attend.  The academy is a six (6) week program that will hold sessions five (5) days a week.  It will begin on Monday, July 8th and end on Friday, August 16^th.  If interested in this program, please contact the Community Board 2 office for an application.

Queens Justice Corps

Queens Justice Corps is a program that provides community engagement, education, job readiness training and employment services to young adults who have recent involvement in the criminal justice system.  As part of their program, they provide participants with subsidized internships with community businesses and organizations.  For further information please contact Todd Muller at 646-634-5020 or email tmuller@cases.org

NYC CERT:  Community Emergency Response Team

NYC CERT members undergo an intensive 10-week training program that raises awareness about emergencies and disasters and provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.  After graduating, teams support their local communities by assisting with emergency education and response.  NYC CERT is trained to support the efforts of New York City’s first responders.  This program works because residents know their communities best.  During non-emergency situations, NYC CERTs educate their communities on emergency preparedness by working with the Ready New York program and building community disaster networks.  For more information visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/get_prepared/cert.shtml   or the website www.queens1cert.org

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Jobs for New Yorkers

The Governor has designed an economic blueprint to create tens of thousands of jobs by putting New Yorkers to work on vital projects. These projects include improving more than 100 bridges, repairing 2,000 miles of roadways, building a new energy superhighway to power economic growth throughout the state, and using private investment to construct the largest convention center in the nation.   To find jobs by region and sector and see which industries are growing, visit the Jobs Express web site at http://www.labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm

Queens Borough President’s Office

Taxi-Smart Card

Queens Borough President’s Office urges disabled residents in western Queens to make use of a pilot program that allows them to use a pre-loaded Taxi Smart Card as an alternative to Access-a-Ride.  Using the Smart Card, eligible participants can have access to funds that can be used for the fare in yellow taxicabs and livery car services.  The card program is the result of collaboration between the City Department for the Aging and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.  The card can be used by disabled residents for transportation to doctor appointments, visits to relative or friends, supermarkets or shopping centers.  Under the program, enrollees contribute $12.50 towards the purchase of the card and the city contributes $87.50.  Each participant can reload the card four more times at a cost of $12.50 each time for a maximum benefit of $437.50.  For further information call (212) 442-3026 or (212) 788-2830.

Queens Borough President’s Office

The publication of Immigrant Services Directory, a comprehensive listing of services available to diverse newcomers to America who have made Queens their home is now available. 

The 78-page publication features a network of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and legislative offices committed to promote immigrant integration throughout the borough.  Two indexes allow readers to search for entries by languages spoken and by geographical areas served.  The directory is available on the Immigrant Affairs page of the Borough President’s web site:  www.queensbp.org   For further information on how to obtain a printed copy call (718) 286-2741.

Queens Borough President’s Office

Business Assistance Calendar

This calendar is a resource for business owners seeking assistance in obtaining skills and techniques to build and expand their business.   If you would like to have your event, workshop or service listed, please feel free to submit your items to economicopportunities@queensbp.org.Please include date, topic, address, time, a short description, sponsor and cost (if any). To view the Business Assistance Calendar visit the www.queensbp.org  website

SERVICES

Sunnyside Community Services will be able to assist you in filing for your application for Food Stamps.  For further information call 718-784-6173 Ext. 110

HANAC – Western Queens Caregivers Network – Are you caring for a parent, spouse, or friend with Alzheimer’s, dementia or another chronic illness?  Weekly caregivers support group, counseling sessions, information and referrals.  For further information call (718) 777-6941.

AmericaWorks – For over 25 years America Works uses a work-first, performance-based model that rigorously recruits, screens and supports qualified individuals throughout the employment process, from job readiness training through job retention.  For more information visit the website www.americaworks.com or call 212-599-5627

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The GREEN JOBS Training Program introduces participants to the principles of sustainability and provides the necessary skills to work for companies that have or want to develop a green focus.  Info sessions are beginning in April, 2, 4, 9 or 11.  Call 718-663-8407 for more information or visit www.greenworkforcenyc.org

Sunnyside Community Services – Offer a free training program to become a Home Health Aide, with immediate job placement upon completion.  Contact Carmen Velez at (718) 784-6160  Ext. 338 or Melissa Vitale Ext.  340

Queens Workforce 1 Career Center                   LaGuardia Workforce 1 Career Center

168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2^nd Fl.             29-10 Thomson Avenue, Rm. C-400, 4 Fl

Jamaica, NY  11432                                          LIC, NY  11101

Tel:  718-557-6755                                             Tel:  718-609-2130

Website:  www.nyc.gov/workforce1                  Website:  www.nyc.gov/workforce1

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Community Service Society

Volunteers 55+ needed to become a Public Benefit Counselor.  The training is to help members of your community obtain the benefits and services they need.  For more information call Edwina Osborne at (212) 614-5412 or Yvonne Pena at (212) 614-5467 or visit their website at http://www.cssny.org

American Cancer Society – Volunteers are currently needed in the Queens office of the American Cancer Society.  Mission volunteers are important in spreading the word about how to prevent cancer, how to detect it in its earliest stages and helping the community fight back against the disease through advocacy efforts.   Please contact Abby Dunn at 718-261-1092 Est. 5523 for further information.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Queens Library – The Jeanne Elmezzi Adult Learning Center located at 37-44 21^st Street, LIC is offering Free English Classes and a Pre-Ged Class as well using the computers.   For more information contact (718) 752-3720 or check website www.queenslibrary.org

LaGuardia Community College - Funding available for students entering the Practical Nurse Program at LaGuardia Community College.  Call 718-609-2130 for further information or (718) 482-5097

FREE GED Program – Schedule an appointment to apply.  

Call: (718) 482-5385 or email:  pcap@lagcc.cuny.edu

For Veterans Only FREE  Evening College Prep and GED classes at LaGuardia Community College.  Call (718) 482-5386/5231 and ask for Elizabeth Allen, Program Assistant or visit www.lagcc.cuny.edu/veterans  Email: vets@laggcc.cuny.edu

Home to Work Center for Displaced Homemakers - The Home to Work Center provides comprehensive assessment, individual counseling and group support, referrals to community services, career counseling, job readiness workshops, personal development workshops, economic self-sufficiency workshops, computer & vocational training, job search & placement assistance, and job retention counseling and support.  For further information, please contact them at (718) 482-5166 or email at hometowork@lagcc.cuny.edu