CB2 Newsletter
January 2012
Website Address: CB2Queens.org
DISTRICT OFFICE: 43-22 50th Street, 2nd Floor Woodside, NY 11377 Telephone Number: (718)533-8773 Fax Number: (718) 533-8777 E-Mail Address: qn02@cb.nyc.gov commboard2@nyc.rr.com Website Address: www.CB2Queens.org WWW.QUEENSCB.ORG |
OFFICERS:
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STAFF: Debbie Markell Kleinert, District Manager MaryAnn Gurrado
Joan Bergman
Cheryl Sinnott
Kim Waber |
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:
City Services/Public Safety Committee Environment Committee
Health & Human Services Committee Land Use Committee
Transportation Committee
Veterans Committee Youth and Education Committee
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COMMUNITY BOARD 2 OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
New Year’s Day Observed - Monday, January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King’s Birthday - Monday, January 16, 2012
STREET CLEANING RULES WILL BE SUSPENDED ON:
New Year’s Day - Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year’s Day (Observed) - Monday, January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday - Monday, January 16, 2012
Asian Lunar New Year - Monday, January 23, 2012
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Date: Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Place: Sunnyside Senior Center
Time: 7:00 pm
*BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING SHOULD NOTIFY THE BOARD OFFICE
“Serving the Communities of
The Board has received Notice of the following license applications:
NEW APPLICATIONS – ON PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSES AND
RESTAURANT WINE BEER LICENSES
January 2012 Applications
Red Rickshaw Inc.
The Oracle Club, LLC
Café 52 Restaurant Corp.
Chinguane, Inc.
Transfers /Alterations/Renewals
49 Restaurant Ltd.
MJJ Restaurant Inc. d/b/a
Yeti of Hieizan
ECUA Restaurant Inc.
FJ Restaurant & Entertainment Corp. 33-15 56th Street, Woodside, NY Corporate Change
Manducatis Restaurant Inc. 13-
Coffee Maker Foods, Inc.,
LIC Gyro Co.
New Elgin Inc. Tangra Asian
Fusion Cuisine
El Sitio Restaurant Corp.
Rettley Inc.
Quinn Restaurant Corporation
Indian Cuisine on
FF & A Restaurant Corp.
Dee Thai Inc.
Henry Food Service Inc.
Fortune Cookie
Café LIC 47 Corp.
Garcia Restaurant Corp.
El Mariachi Restaurant
Oki Japanese Restaurant Corp.
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
A Word from the District Manager …
I wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year ! May 2012 be a joyous season for all !
Sincerely,
Debra Markell Kleinert
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
UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
St. Teresa’s
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
7:00 pm in the Auditorium (below the Church)
Parking off
The United Forties Civic Association will be collecting crocheted or knitted scarves for homeless veterans at the
2011 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,
VOLUNTEER ONE NIGHT TO HELP THE HOMELESS
HOPE 2012
THE NYC STREET SURVEY
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
Join thousands of volunteers across NYC to canvass streets, parks and subways to count the number of homeless people living unsheltered. Volunteers will be trained and work in teams. The results will be used by outreach workers to help homeless people leave the streets for a better life.
For more information, and to register to help, simply dial 311, or go to www.nyc.gov/dhs.
The City of
Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting
Become a Participating Vendor
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment – Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (OFTB) invites you to participate in a program that increases your exposure. It’s the Made in New York Discount Program. The Made in NY Discount Program is a valuable incentive to the entertainment industry when choosing to make NYC its home base. They offer even more opportunity for production companies and crew to patronize NYC’s diverse local businesses. When you become a participating vendor, your business joins the list of
Con Edison
Con
Transportation Alternatives
CrashStat is a new website that maps motorist crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists. It enables constituents to conduct a block-by-block safety analysis of their neighborhoods. You will be able to view crashes by intersection, street, neighborhood, or Council District and these crashes can be viewed by contributing factors like speeding, red light running or distracted driving. For further questions please call Juan Martinez at 646-839-6481 or visit the website: www.crashstat.org
Neighborhood Libraries
COURT SQUARE –
SUNNYSIDE –
WOODSIDE –
Graffiti Free NYC
The City’s Graffiti Free NYC Program offers free graffiti removal to properties throughout the five boroughs. For more information call 311 or fill out a Forever Graffiti Free form at www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/qol/anti_graffiti.shtml
COMMUNITY BOARD 2 SPONSORS FOOD DRIVE
FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
CB 2 will be sponsoring a continuous food drive for local food pantries.
Suggested food items are: Canned or dried beans & peas; Canned fruit (in its own juice); Canned fish & meats (chicken, tuna); Cereal; Nuts/Dried fruit (sealed); Powdered milk/Evaporated milk; Oatmeal; Pasta; Peanut butter;
Rice and Spaghetti sauce. You may bring your donation to the CB2 Office from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. CB 2 thanks you in advance for your generosity. NO FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
WITH AN EXPIRED DATE.
Local Food Pantries
BVM Help of Christians – Every Thursday 9:30am - Noon
For further information contact
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St. Raphaels - Every Thursday 10:30am to 12:00pm and Saturday 1:30pm – 3:00 pm
Basement Rectory – only cans and dry food
First timers please bring picture ID.
For further information contact Susy at 718-729-8957
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St. Teresa – Every Tuesday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For further information contact Norberto Saldana at 718-784-2123 Ext. 22
LaGuardia is offering two Saturday pre-College programs for children and teens. College for Children is a program offering instruction in early literacy skills, phonics, reading, writing, science, math, etc. for children in kindergarten to 5th grade. LaGuardia’s
Department for the Aging
NYC Service – TimeBanksNYC
TimeBanksNYC is a free resource for connecting individuals and organizations that want to share their skills, learn new ones, spread their passions and support their neighbors. For each hour a member spends sharing a skill with a fellow member, she or he earns one time credit that can be redeemed from someone else in the network, and so on. For more information on becoming a member visit www.nyc.gov/timebanksnyc or call 311.
Veterans Hiring Event
January 19th, 2012
10 am to 2 pm
The Mayor’s Office of Veteran Affairs 346 Broadway, 8th Fl, NYC
Any veterans living in a shelter, in danger of homelessness, or veterans receiving SSI or SSDI are strongly encouraged to attend. To RSVP contact Patrick Combs at (212) 599-5627 x190.
City of
City of
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
Housing Court Answers – Helping Tenants Deal with Bed Bugs contact Carl Peterson at 718-657-0599 or carlp@hcanswers.org or visit website: www.housingcourtanswers.org
The Forestdale Fathering Initiative offers men an opportunity to become more effective in carrying out their roles and responsibilities as fathers. They provide advocacy, individual, family and group counseling in a culturally competent environment. For further information please call
(718) 301-9900 or visit their website at www.forestdaleinc.org
Services for the UnderServed is a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to New Yorkers with special needs to live with dignity in the community, direct their own lives and attain personal fulfillment. For more information call 212-633-6900 or email at info@susinc.org or visit www.susinc.org
The Jewish Guild for the Blind – is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency serving blind, visually impaired and multidisabled persons of all ages. For further information please call 212-769-6240.
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
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
The
MFY Legal Services, Inc. –An organization which aids immigrants in employment, housing, consumer and foreclosure matters. For further information visit their website at www.mfy.org
PSCH – Promoting Spcialized Care and Health – An agency that offers a complete range of integrated services from primary care and clinical diagnoses and treatment, to education, vocational, residential, rehabilitation, day treatment and family support programs for those who have been diagnosed with some form of mental illness and/or developmental disability. For further information visit their website at www.psch.org or call (718) 559-0516.
Day Care Council of New York, Inc. is a not for profit organization committed to providing families with child care information in all five boroughs of NYC, particularly infant and young toddler care. Please contact Jon Pinkos (212) 206-7818 Ext. 114 or email jpinkos@dccnyinc.org
Neighborhood Housing Services of Northern Queens is a non-profit, HUD Certified organization whose mission is to revitalize underserved neighborhoods by creating and preserving affordable housing and providing opportunities for homeownership education, financial assistance and community leadership. For further information visit www.nhsnyc.org/northernqueens or call 718-457-1017
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.
These courses are Free to participants who are unemployed or changing careers.
For more information call (718) 663-8420.
“Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program – This is a free job training and placement program co-sponsored by
RSVP Required Limited Seating.
Center for the Women of New York – They provide courses on Family Day Care – Health and Safety; Medical Office Assistant’s Course; Think Green – a career in Horticulture or Landscape Design. In addition they have for FREE a Home Health Aide Class; a Legal Clinic; a women’s support group and a Job Club. For further details call 718-793-0672.
Jamaica Neighborhood Center JOB CLUB – All seminars, workshops and one-on-one coaching is FREE. They serve all members of the community from 16 years old and above. You would receive expert job search coaching; learn to write a resume and cover letter and gain critical computer skills (Word & Excel). For further information call 718-739-2060
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
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. A seven week training program will begin April 5, 2011. 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 Library – The Jeanne Elmezzi Adult Learning Center located at 37-44 21st Street, LIC is in need of volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak Enlgish. If interested in offering your help please contact (718) 752-3720 or check website www.queenslibrary.org
Hour Children
A non-profit organization that is dedicated to taking care of children and can always use some help. If you are interested and need further information, their website is www.hourchildren.org
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Queens Library – The Jeanne Elmezzi Adult Learning Center located at 37-44 21st 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
Funding available for students entering the Practical Nurse Program at
FREE GED Program – Schedule an appointment to apply.
Call: (718) 482-5385 or email: pcap@lagcc.cuny.edu
For Veterans Only FREE
Home to
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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All Resorts World
Tips for 2012
Set a good example for a child.
Be a voice for your community
Share your time or talent with others
Commit to a random act of kindness, it will bring you a flurry of contentment and joy.
And
Start your holiday shopping early for 2012 !
A NOTE OF THANKS TO ALL THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO CONTRIBUTED SO GENEROUSLY TOWARD THE CB 2 ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AND TO THE
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CB2 WISHES YOU ALL A HEALTHY AND
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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