Sentences with phrase «join community boards»

BEDFORD - STUYVESANT — Borough President Eric Adams is urging Brooklyn teenagers to take action in their neighborhoods by asking them to join community boards.

Borough President Urges Residents to Join Community Boards The Lo - Down: News from the Lower East Side

The seminar will be held repeatedly as new members join community boards in the future, Oddo said.

Being engaged means joining a community board, voting in primaries, participating in candidate forums, reading political news, and joining organizations that advocate for people's rights.

Linda Gerstman, who will be joining Community Board 1, first became involved as a vocal opponent of the Occupy Wall Street movement and a proposed methadone clinic Downtown.

Council Member joins Community Board 9 to protest relocation of historic «Civic Virtue» sculpture

Jaye Bea Smalley, a longtime disabilities advocate who serves as co-president of the Citywide Council on Special Education, will join the Upper West Side's Community Board 7; the Rev. Keith Fennessy, a fifth - generation New Yorker and pastor of St. Columba Catholic Church in Chelsea, will join Community Board 4; and Sabrina Francis, an opera singer and music teacher at Round the Clock Daycare, will join Harlem's Community Board 9.

After witnessing 9/11 as a teenager and then watching the neighborhood rebuild, Xie said he joined the community board partly to work on issues related to the World Trade Center development.

«I wanted to join the community board because I'm a SoHo resident and I think SoHo is underrepresented,» he said.

CHELSEA — Eleven people joined Community Board 4 last week — the most new members of any community board in Manhattan.

In Upper Manhattan, Liliana Saneux, a professional translator, will join Community Board 12, where she'll «serve as a bridge between the broader Latino community» by providing live and written translation of board meetings and initiatives, Stringer's office said.

Not exact matches

When CEO John Veson and COO Eva Douzinas joined Veson Nautical, both had served on charity boards and cared about giving back to their community.

Prior to joining the University of Calgary, he was an accomplished member of the business community, serving as president and director for numerous successful property development companies, and serving on many boards and committees in the Calgary area.

Name: Chris Fowler, MA Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Areas of responsibility: Executive management, strategy Years with CWB Financial Group: 27 Career history: Has served at CWB in roles with increasing responsibility since 1991, including, commercial account management (1991 - 1995), credit risk (1995 - 2008), and joined the executive team in 2008 as Executive Vice President, Banking, and then President and Chief Operating Officer Education: Master of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia Community involvement: Trustee for the University Hospital Foundation (University of Alberta), Member of the Canadian Bankers Association's Executive Council, director with the Art Gallery of Alberta's board of directors, and campaign cabinet member with the United Way of Alberta Capital Region

Look around in the newspaper and on community bulletin boards for events that you can join.

Prior to joining Green City Market's Board, Kathy led the development of GCM's current brand identity and integrated communication strategy, helping to communicate its mission and values to the community in a significant, consistent way.

With this initiative, Arrowhead employees are joining with Waterkeeper and community volunteers to implement the California Water Board's Rapid Trash Assessment protocol, which is designed to help reduce the amount of litter found within one of Southern California's most important watersheds.

Julie joined the Prairie Moon Board because she believes that PMWS can offer Lawrence and surrounding communities an incredible experience for students and families.

The Roselle Park District Board has approved a resolution to allow the village of Carol Stream to join the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, a group of communities that work together to provide recreational opportunities for physically and mentally challenged residents.

CRYSTAL LAKE — Local school and government officials as well as residents appear ready to join forces to build a community center and swimming pool, Park Board Commissioner Candy Reedy told the Crystal Lake Park Board on Thursday night.

If you believe as I do, that Mike's abilities and qualities can serve our community well as a member of District 67's Board of Education, then I strongly urge you to join me in voting for Mike Borkowski on April 9.

After retiring in 1986, Mr. Arnold joined the board of directors of the Arlington Heights United Way and became the founding chairman of the Community Education Foundation.

Astorino also outlined a new plan in response to the opioid epidemic and asked the Board of Legislators to join him in a lawsuit aimed at protecting taxpayers, ratepayers, students and communities directly affected by the eventual closure of Indian Point.

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D - Howard Beach) on Monday announced that he has joined fellow elected officials who represent other so - called racetrack communities in sending a letter to Cuomo, calling on him to get behind the new NYRA restructuring plan — which the NYRA Board voted in favor of earlier this month.

Marjorie helped elect Ritchie Torres to the NYC Council, joined Bronx Community Board 10 where she serves on the executive board as treasurer, and also cofounded Bronx Women United, dedicated to empowering women through political and civic engageBoard 10 where she serves on the executive board as treasurer, and also cofounded Bronx Women United, dedicated to empowering women through political and civic engageboard as treasurer, and also cofounded Bronx Women United, dedicated to empowering women through political and civic engagement.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC Parks Manhattan Borough Commissioner Bill Castro joins Council Member Margaret Chin, Community Board 3 Chairman Trever Holland, Seward Park Conservancy Secretary Linda Jones and community leaders to cut the ribbon on newly reconstructed basketball courts at Seward Park, MCommunity Board 3 Chairman Trever Holland, Seward Park Conservancy Secretary Linda Jones and community leaders to cut the ribbon on newly reconstructed basketball courts at Seward Park, Mcommunity leaders to cut the ribbon on newly reconstructed basketball courts at Seward Park, Manhattan.

(New York, NY)-- Today, downtown elected officials, including State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Congressmember Jerrold Nadler, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Letitia James, State Senator Brad Hoylman, Assemblymember Yuh - Line Niou, and Assemblymember Deborah Glick joined with Community Board 2 Chair Terri Cude to release the following statement in opposition to the City's proposed housing development at the beloved Elizabeth Street Garden: «The City's decision to build housing at Elizabeth Street Garden is both unfortunate and a great disappointment.

Tuesday, September 29th, Auburn, NY: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner James S. Rubin; Bruce Levine, 3d Development Group, Stephanie Hutchinson, Executive Director and Auburn Housing Authority / AHADC Board of Directors, and Jennifer Haines, Auburn Director of Planning & Economic Development joined tenants and development partners to celebrate the reopening of the 88 - unit Brogan Manor following a $ 19 million renovation and upgrade.

Joined by over one hundred community members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity members, Senator Klein celebrated and honored local Jewish Americans including: Judith Sonnett, community activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corcommunity activist; Hector Goldman, World War II Veteran; Michael Heller, Bronx Community Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The CorCommunity Board # 8 District Manager; Ken and Cochava Dubin, Owners of The Corner Cafe.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today announced she has extended the deadline for Queens residents to apply to join one of the borough's 14 community boards, the neighborhood - level advisory bodies that provide a vital link between City government and the people it serves.

Milwaukee will be among a dozen Midwest communities joining forces to set up a first - of - its - kind regional workforce - development board.

Community leaders joined about 200 protesters to rally against Buffalo School Board Member Carl Paladino's recent controversial remarks about outgoing President Barack Obama and his wife.

At the 2015 meeting, Brewer pledged her support in identifying needed resources, and last month she was joined by Congressmember Adriano Espaillat, Assemblymember Inez Dickens, City Councilmember Bill Perkins, and Community Board 10 in establishing a task force to coordinate government, business, and community efforts for making it aCommunity Board 10 in establishing a task force to coordinate government, business, and community efforts for making it acommunity efforts for making it a reality.

I have worked with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer to appoint numerous people with disabilities to my community boards and hope to work with 504 Democrats and others organizations to recruit members of the disability community to join as public members so they have a voice now and are more likely to be appointed to the full board.

Now that this project has cleared the hurdles placed before it, I would urge the Empire State Development Corporation to continue its own support of this critical project, joining my office, Community Board # 1 and numerous elected officials, community organizations and people of TCommunity Board # 1 and numerous elected officials, community organizations and people of Tcommunity organizations and people of The Bronx.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today joined leaders of the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, the Presidents of Mohawk Valley Community College, Herkimer County Community College, Morrisville State College, Utica School of Commerce and SUNY Institute of Technology and representatives of local... Read more

On Tues., July 24th, New York City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, together with Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat, was joined by city agencies New York City Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD), the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), and local non-profit the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) at a town hall meeting to address concerns of tenants in foreclosed Vantage Property buildings.

At the ceremony, Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver was joined by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Congressman Charles Rangel and members of Community Board 11 to mark completion of the project, which had been eagerly awaited by communityCommunity Board 11 to mark completion of the project, which had been eagerly awaited by communitycommunity members.

«I was the student body president at Pace at the time, so they let me go to my first community board meeting and I feel that I've always wanted to join since.»

At 11 a.m., NYC Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland joins concerned mothers and families of Corona and Jackson Heights, Community Board 4 members and transportation safety advocates, to ask for Vision Zero in Corona and improvement of safety on 111th Street along Flushing Meadows Corona Park, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At 10:30 a.m., Sen. Jim Tedisco will join Malta Town Supervisor Vincent DeLucia and members of the town board to discuss the Malta Community Park, 285 Plains Road, Malta.

Parents will be joined by Citizen Action and alliance for quality education as well as community members in a rally before Wednesday's school board meeting take place at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts.

Borough President Diaz Urges Bronx Residents to Apply to Join their Local Community Board Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local CommuniCommunity Board Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local Communicommunity by joining their local CommunityCommunity Board.

HARLEM — Community Board 9 has joined the chorus of voices demanding that the group distributing $ 150 million in funds from Columbia University's community benefit agreement with West Harlem disclose their finances to thCommunity Board 9 has joined the chorus of voices demanding that the group distributing $ 150 million in funds from Columbia University's community benefit agreement with West Harlem disclose their finances to thcommunity benefit agreement with West Harlem disclose their finances to the public.

Indicating the strong support in the community for such action, Poloncarz was joined by Sawrie Becker, Erie County Commissioner of Public Advocacy, Jesse L. Burnette, Director of the Erie County Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Sheri Scavone, Executive Director of the WNY Women's Foundation, Sara Vescio, Executive Director of the Canisius College Women's Business Center, Jill Ann Robbins - Jabine, CEO of the YWCA, Donna Berry, President of the YWCA Board of Directors, and other community members as he signed the Executive Order.

«He has tried to make the lives of these tenants a living hell, and that's exactly what we are going to do right back to him,» added Quinn, who was joined by Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, Democratic District Leader Mark Levine and Community Board 12 Chairman George Fernandez.

Also joining today's announcement were South Hollis Community Library Manager Kacper Jarecki, Queens Community Board 12 District Manager Yvonne Reddick and Education Committee Chairperson Joan Flowers, and members of the Friends of South Hollis Library.

As the application deadline approaches to join the city's community boards, he joined City Councilmember Margaret Chin and community activists to urge downtown residents to consider serving on CB1, 2 or 3.

«The mayor came forward and joined the issue of affordability with long - term capital support of the subway system together, and I think he appropriately, obviously at that time, focused on the incredible wealth that's available to a select few New Yorkers and really this would be a very modest imposition on them,» David Jones, an MTA board member appointed by de Blasio and president and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York, who supports the tax, said.

At the press conference, Borough President Katz will be joined by other elected officials and by representatives of the Israeli Consulate, the officers and board members of the QJCC, officers and members of the Vaad Haarabonim of Queens, Rabbi Michael Miller of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York and members of the clergy from the various denominations represented in Queens.