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*OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ EVENTS*

Free Movies for Children!!!
You and your family are invited to The 6th annual KidCinemaFest opening night! The Kidcinemafest film festival will kickoff on October 22nd and will continue at different locations until October 31st. For times and locations please visit www.kidcinemafest.com.To RSVP please send an email to chris.dffnyc@gmail.com.

Participatory Budget Neighborhood Assembly
If you are a resident of Washington Heights, Inwood or Marble Hill, you can help decide how to spend $1 Million of taxpayer money to improve our community. Join us at the upcoming Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assembly and be a part of this unique experience. The Assembly will be held on the following dates:
Monday, November 10th from 6-8pm at PS 187 located at 349 Cabrini Blvd
To rsvp or for more information email CMRODRIGUEZEVENTS@gmail.com

Medicare Enrollment Awareness
New York City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez invites you to learn about changes to Medicare that will go in effect in 2015. At the event, participants will be informed of how they can connect to programs that assist in paying costs associated with Medicare. The event will take place on November 6th from 11:30 am - 12:15pm at the ARC XVI Ft. Washington located at 4111 Broadway.

***THIS WEEK***
Meow-a-thon Weekend

Run over to a care center this weekend to adopt a cat at the following locations:
* Manhattan - 326 East 110th St
.
* Brooklyn - 2336 Linden Boulevard
* Staten Island - 3139 Veterans Road West
Adult cats are free
Adoption Hours 12-7pm Thursday October 30th - Sunday November 2nd

Movies at the United Palace: "Frankenstein"
Accompanied by the world premiere of Gary Lucas' new score, and preceded by a costume parade. At the United Palace, 4140 Broadway at W. 175th Street. For more information, email mikef@unitedpalace.org or call 212-568-6700 x41. Friday, October 31st at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm; film at 8pm).

Inwood Pumpkin Pageant
Want to show off your skills? Help the environment and help build a new community tradition? Drop your carved pumpkins along the path in Isham Park anytime on Nov 1st. The pumpkins will be lit at dusk for one last display and then will be sent to NYRP's compost heap at Swindler Cove. The Pumpkin Pageant will be on November 1st and the lighting will be from 5-8pm. To sign up to volunteer for the event.Email Inwoodpumpkin@gmail.com.

Columbia Football
Go Lions! The Lions will be playing Fordham on the Robert Kraft Field at W. 218th Street, and as a northern Manhattan neighbor, it's free! You can get tickets at the welcome table on game day, or contact eventsRSVP@adrianoespaillat.org / 212-544-0173 to pick them up in advance. Columbia University will also be making tickets available to the following home games - November 1st (vs. Yale) and November 15th (vs. Cornell) - to northern Manhattan residents.

Women in Latin Jazz Uptown Kickoff.
Corcho Wine Room & AAABeans present a pre-kick performance featuring local musician Annette A. Aguilar. Donations accepted. RSVP: 212-203-3371. At Corcho Wine Room, 227 Dyckman St. Part of Latin American Cultural Week in NYC. Thursday, November 6th at 9pm.

*** UPCOMING EVENTS ***

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY: Up to $100K in Grants Available for Creative Initiatives to Enhance Local Commercial Districts
The NYC Department of Small Business Services, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Business Assistance Corporation, has launched Neighborhood Challenge. This is a competitive grant initiative designed to encourage Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Community-based Development Organizations (CBDOs) throughout the five boroughs to execute innovative and forward-thinking ideas that address challenges faced in many business corridors. Grant awards of $30,000, $60,000, and $100,000 will be given to the boldest ideas in four categories. These projects will solve small business challenges, generate community and economic impact, and receive local recognition upon implementation. Neighborhood Challenge project concepts must be submitted online no later than Wednesday, November 5th, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in order to be considered for funding. Based on the strength of the project concept, eligible organizations will be invited to submit a full project proposal by mid-November. Neighborhood Challenge awardees will be announced in early December. For any questions or for more information please email NeighborhoodChallenge@sbs.nyc.gov.

Free Concert at the United Palace
Join New York Youth Symphony at their orchestral debut at the United Palace. The orchestral performance will include works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, and a world premier by Cindy Giron.The United Palace is located at 4140 Broadway and the concert will take place November 9th at 5:00 pm.

Gala Opening Concert: Una Noche Barroca
The Association of Dominican Classical Arts will be presenting its fifth concert Series " Una Noche Barroca". The concert will be a celebration of Dominican Classical Composers and Musicians. The Gala will take place on November 13th at 7:00 pm at the Aaron Davis Hall, Theater B of The City College of New York located between 133rd and 135th St and Convent Avenue.

*** ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES ***

Free Zumba Classes
There will be Free Zumba classes for all Northern Manhattan residents in IS 52 on Mondays, Wednesdays , and Thursdays from 6-7pm.

Free Saturday Art Classes for Kids
This Fall, Creative Arts Workshops, "Saturday Artworks," will be at Inwood Library and at the United Palace inviting students to travel back in time and explore the art, literature, music and social impact of the Harlem Renaissance. Students will examine works from the time and use them as inspiration for their own work, learning techniques such as painting, sculpting, etching, collage and more. To sign up your child, please call Inwood Library at 212-942-2445 or the United Palace at 212-568-6700. Or notify us via Facebook! You'll find us under Inwood Library. For ages 7-11. Saturdays, October 18th through December 6th, 10am - noon. (No classes 11/8 & 11/29).

Circle Up with the People's Theater Project
Registration is now open for Circle Up, our new theater program that picks up where the Live Your Life program leaves off. Over the past 5 years, our youngest actors have created original plays inspired by the 10 Habits of Healthy Kids. We'll keep talking about the importance of personal health, but are excited to add family and community health to the conversation. Circle Up is People's Theater Project's FREE theater program for children ages 6-12, sponsored by New-York Presbyterian Hospital. In Circle Up, children engage in theater games, improvisation and physical activities to learn about wellness for their body, mind, heart and community. The young actors work together to create and perform an original theatre piece for their families, friends and the community at the end of the program. At the Alianza Cultural Center (530 W. 166th St). Saturdays from 9:30am - 1pm, beginning October 18th, through December 13th.

The Turn of the Screw
Figures pass through the shadows and stare into windows, watching the children, waiting to take them away. Their young governess stands ready to protect them - but do they want to be saved? Everyday Inferno Theatre Company presents a haunting new adaptation of Henry James' classic novella of innocence, sensuality, and horror in a site-specific staging produced in partnership with The Morris-Jumel Mansion. Tickets are $18 per person and $13 for members., and can can be purchased online at www.morrisjumel.org. (Members should call the Mansion at 212-923-8008 for the membership discount code before purchasing tickets.) At the Morris-Jumel Mansion, located between W. 160th and W. 162nd Streets just east of St. Nicholas Avenue. October 16th through November 2nd; at 8pm (Thursday-Saturday) and 6pm (Sundays).

College Prep Program
Word Up's first College Prep Program will be facilitated every week by a writing consultant from Columbia University. Each week, high school juniors and seniors will work on personal statements and college application and scholarship materials. Pay What You Can. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th St. Thursdays, 4:45pm-6:15pm.

The Cornerstone Chorale is Now Auditioning Choral Singers of All Voice Types Cornerstone Chorale is a community chorus in the Washington Heights/Inwood neighborhood. The chorus rehearses on Monday nights in season and performs several concerts annually. New members welcome! For more information or to arrange for an audition, please call Richard Stout, Musical Director, 212-795-5738. For more information, visit www.cornerstonechoralenyc.org.

Story Time for Kids
Story Time is back! Bring your kids to hear their favorite stories read out loud by experienced, trained readers. At Word Up! Community Bookstore, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 165th St. Saturdays, noon - 1pm.

UPCA Performing Arts Academy Free Classes in the Arts for Children
Starting Monday September 22nd , the United Palace of Cultural Arts will now be offering free classes in the Arts for children from 6th to 8th grade. The classes will be taking place Monday through Friday from 4:30-6pm. The classes being offered are:
Hip Hop Dance ( Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Theatre ( Mondays and Thursdays)
Circus Arts( Mondays and Thursdays)
West African Drumming ( Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
** Space is Limited

WHIN Music Project
This Orchestra is geared to Children 7-23 who have their own instrument and some prior instruction. $180 participation fee. Addittional Information :
www.whinmusicproject.org. Saturdays 3-6pm

Apply to NYC Pre-Kindergarten seats offered in Community-based Organizations!
New York City children who turn four by December 31, 2014 (born in 2010) are eligible to attend free pre-kindergarten in public school or community-based organization settings. Although the deadline to apply for pre-kindergarten seats in public schools has passed, there are still seats available in Community-based organizations!
Community-based organization (CBO) pre-kindergarten programs manage their own admissions. Families must contact CBOs directly to submit an application.
For more information, for the directory of available programs and to apply:
Call: 311 or 718-935-2009 for information.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries
Workshops for Visitors with Developmental and Learning Disabilities and Those on the Autism Spectrum. Discoveries workshops take place one Sunday a month and last for 90 minutes. Each one focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour followed by a related art activity in the studio. The program is free, but reservations are necessary. Receive a schedule and/or make a reservation at (212) 650- 2010 or access@metmuseum.org.

Hey Knitters (or Crocheters)
Come to the library on Tuesday mornings and join our new knitting circle! A great way to meet your neighbors! At the Inwood Branch Public Library, 4790 Broadway. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.

EXPERIENCE the POWER of MUSIC
WHIN Music Project will offer beginner guitar classes will be taught by Adrian Bridges, a versatile guitarist with experience performing everything from classical and jazz to rock, bluegrass, and hip hop both in the United States as well as abroad. Adrian brings with him more than ten years of experience teaching guitar, composition, and music theory at institutions such as New York University and New York City Guitar School. Wednesdays after school for ages 12 and up starting this fall at 178 Bennet Ave, Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church. To register, contact Kathryn Tomlin, Program Director of Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Project. Phone: 917.921.3429 Email:
info@whinmusicproject.org

Seasonal Greenmarkets are OPEN!
Depending on the market, shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved or pickled fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, fresh and smoked meats, fish, maple syrup, honey which are grown, harvested or produced - often organically, always sustainable - in southern New Jersey, Long Island's waters and New York's Hudson Valley.
W. 175th St. btw. Broadway & Wadsworth Ave., Thursdays through November 20th, 8am-5pm
W. 168th St. @ Ft. Washington Ave., through November 25th, 8am-4pm.
These are in addition to the year-round markets serving the District:
Columbia University (Broadway btw. W. 114th & W. 116th Streets), Thursday & Sundays, 8am-5pm
Inwood (Isham btw. Seaman Ave. & Cooper St.) Saturdays, 8am-3pm.
97th Street (W. 97th St. btw. Columbus/Amsterdam Aves.), Fridays, 8am-2pm.
Tucker Square (W. 66th St. @ Columbus Ave.), Thursdays & Saturdays, 8am-5pm.
For more information on New York City's Greenmarkets, visit www.grownyc.org.

***VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ***

Job and Volunteer Oportunities with the The New York Restoration Project
The New York Restoration Project ( NYRP) is seeking parks & garden crew members and volunteers to beautify and clean up green areas throughout the city. Volunteer projects in Northern Manhattan will include the maintenance and the restoration of Sherman Creek and Highbridge park. Community Service positions will begin in October 2014 for an 11 month term of service.
For registration, email volunteer@nyrp.org
For more information please visit: https://www.nyrp.org/about/opportunities/job-opportunities/americorps-parks-and-gardens-crew-environmental-stewards/

Part-time Synagogue
The Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights (551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St.) is looking for part-time custodial help. The hours would be on Sundays and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays afternoon/evening. There would be an opportunity to work additional hours during the upcoming holidays. If you know of any capable individuals who would be interested, or are interested yourself, please contact Shelly Koy
at 212-568-8304 and leave a message.

Job openings at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School.
* TEP Part-Time Literacy Specialist: (~15 hours per week) will work one-on-one with students identified as struggling readers in both push-in and pullout capacities, spiraling effective literacy interventions into the student(s)' existing curriculum. www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time-Literacy-Specialist.php. This could potentially be a strong fit for some of your after school program instructors.
* Assistant Director of Enrichment and Special Projects: We are ready to add members to the team who can provide significant support to these programs. www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorEnrichmentSpecialProject.php
* Development Associate: We are really looking for someone with exceptional writing capabilities. www.tepcharter.org/Development-Associate.php
* Assistant Director of High School Placement and Alumni Support: With each year, our alumni community grows, we have decided to hire someone who can devote themselves to supporting our alumni on their journey to college and beyond. www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorofHSPlacementAlumniSupport.php
* Teachers: And of course, TEP continues to hire for ALL teaching positions, as we are always trying to overhire in all departments.http://www.tepcharter.org/apply.php. We would especially consider making a mid-year hire for a Social Studies position.

School Crossing Guard
School Crossing Guard applications available at the 34th Precinct. $9.88 to start, $12.90/hour after 3 years of service. Health benefits (with 20+ hours worked per week.) No formal education but candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English. Please call 212-927-0287 for more information

Apply now to be a TEP Reading Buddy
TEP reading buddy is a new after school program designed for TEP 5th graders. The reading buddies will be matched with a 5th grade student and read together from 4-5pm, 2 afternoons each week at TEP. Washington Heights community members are strongly encouraged to apply!! English Fluency is required. The Reading buddies will be paid $15/hour. Strong and Enthusiastic readers who can commit 2 days per week for the entire school year are encouraged to apply. You can apply here: http://www.tepcharter.org/readingbuddies.php.

There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource
We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator to support our health literacy, communications, and outreach efforts. The position requires written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. The job description is attached, please forward it to your contacts. Resumes with writing samples can be sent to me at
ana2104@columbia.edu. The position is not yet posted on the CUMC job database.

Green Jobs Training Program
Is a free program that prepares unemployed and underemployed adults for careers in Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free, 12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in collaboration with Queens Botanical Garden. During the 12 days of full-time training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer, and interview skills workshops; receive 10-hour OSHA training; and gain in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs Training Program receive a certificate from the LaGuardia's Division of Adult and Continuing Education, and all qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA card-valid for up to five years. Our employment team provides graduates with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume and cover letter support, job application assistance, and referrals to employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be proficient in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information, or for press inquiries, contact
greenjobs@nydesigns.org. For more information: http://greenworkforcenyc.org/
. Although the current program is full, check back in September for their upcoming schedule.

***EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ***

District 6 Community Education Council seeks art supplies
In an effort to make CEC meetings more accessible to District 6 parents, the Parent Involvement & Outreach Committee will be establishing childcare at each meeting. They are looking for donations of arts and crafts and other such supplies (crayons, markers, paper, stickers, small toys/puzzles, etc.) to help keep children occupied during meetings that are interesting and important for adults, but not so much fun for kids. Also they are looking for donations of food/snack, if you are a business owner, or a generous person with a Costco card. For more information or if you are able to make a donation, please call Marilu Pisani at
917-521-3793 or email cec6@schools.nyc.gov
.

Apply now for elementary and middle school afterschool programs for your child
This year, there are more programs available than ever before. Mayor de Blasio invested an additional $145 million to increase afterschool for middle school students across the five boroughs. This means schools across the City are offering afterschool programming right in your neighborhood-and for the first time ever, the overwhelming majority of public middle schools will have high-quality afterschool programs on site.
From volleyball and hip-hop dance to cooking classes and computer and graphic design courses, there's an afterschool program available right in your neighborhood-and you can start applying now. These no-cost programs offer a variety of options for safe, educational afterschool activities throughout the school year.
Afterschool programs are:
· No cost to you
· Five days a week
Starting September 8th Click here to apply for an elementary or middle school afterschool program for your child.

CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Lots of affordable and convenient classes, many of which can be taken individually or as part of a certificate program. Classes include computer training (graphic design, code development, InDesign, social media for business, etc.), certification courses for Personal Fitness Trainer, Teacher Assistant, Security Guard; Healthcare Certification (CNA, CPR/AED, ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Tech, medical billing/coding specialist, Spanish for Medical Professionals); Education & Language Arts (including SAT prep, ESL, GED and more); enrichment programs; Saturday "College for Kids" offering both academic and cultural enrichment, and much, much more! At 5030 Broadway, btw. W. 213th / W. 214th Streets. Call 212-567-7132, email cunyintheheights@hostos.cuny.edu or visit www.cunyintheheights.com for scheduling information.

Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation.
All of NMIC's programs are FREE opportunities for advancing the educational and occupational skills of disengages young adults.
* Young Adult Internship Program: The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves young adults aged 17-24 who are unemployed and not in school. YAIP's goal is to prepare participants for the workforce through job readiness training and a paid internship in an area of individual interest. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 / 212-453-5394.
* YouthBuild: YouthBuild is a program for Out-of-School youth (ages 17-24) who do not have a High School Diploma or GED/HSE. Participants will receive High School Equivalency Instruction, Construction Apprentice Training, and Leadership Development. Job placement assistance will be provided upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.
Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES): The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC serves young adults aged 16-21 who are not connected to school or work and need assistance in upgrading their occupational skills. Participants receive Construction Training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10 hr) and job placement assistance upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5399 / 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.

Learn about Structured Multi-Sensory Language Education
Literacy through Multisensory Teaching, an IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Council)- accredited center, will offer two concurrent courses in multisensory teaching at Everyone Reading, 71 West 23rd Street - Suite 1527, New York, NY 10010.
Each class is 55 classroom hours. Cost: $2,000. (Tuition assistance available up to $1,500.) Visit LiteracyMUST.org or call Catherine at 516 946 4492 for more information

Introductory Part I
Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:00 - 7:30

Introductory Part II
Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:15 - 7:30

Orton Gillingham Training on Staten Island. Parents, teachers, therapists and college students are invited to learn the O-G approach to foundational reading skills. The training will be offered by the Professional Development Academy (PDA) of the Multi-Sensory Learning Center of Brooklyn. Contact Wendy Ramos for information: 718-568-4177 wendy@wishesofliteracy.org.

All About Our Children
CUNY in the Heights has an afterschool program that emphasizes on homework, but also offers arts and crafts, dance, sports and other activities, 5 days a week at Muscota/Amistad 4862 Broadway. The monthly fee is $200. For more information or to register, contact Ms. Mercedes at 212-567-7132 or email
mjmorales@hostos.cuny.edu

SAGEWorks Boot Camp Seeks Enlistments for Job Training
Attention, job seekers ages 40 and up: If you are highly motivated and dedicated in your search in your employment, then SAGEWorks wants you as a new recruit in its SAGEWorks Boot Camp in New York City.
This two-week program is an intensive training course designed to provide participants with essential skills that will lead them to job placement. In return, "troops" are expected to complete the entire course schedule (Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with times subject to change).
SAGEWorks Boot Camp will be based at The SAGE Center, 305 7thAvenue, in Manhattan. The first session starts on September 8.
Enrollment in this ongoing Boot Camp is through an application process. In order to be considered, potential candidates are required to fully complete the registration form. All applicants will be notified by email on their enrollment status. Those who aren't selected to participate in SAGEWorks Boot Camp will still have access to other SAGEWorks services including one-on-one job coaching and workshops. To apply, visit http://bit.ly/SWBootCamp.

Lots of Adult Ed & Young Adult Ed at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp.
Including the Youth Empowered to Succeed ("YES") program for out-of-school youth, Young Adult Internship Program, Adult Ed & Worforce Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship Preparation, GED, Strong Fathers/Stronger Families, and more. NMIC is located at 76 Wadsworth Ave. Their programs are FREE. For more information and scheduling, call 212-822-8300 or visit
www.nmic.org.

***HEALTH & WELLNESS ***

Do You or Your family Need Health Insurance?
In-person assistance in English and Spanish for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and NYC Qualified plans. At Nomaa Arts, 178 Bennett Ave. 3rd floor. For more information, call 212-233-8955 ext.127. Every Tuesday, 1pm - 6pm

NYC's new Paid Sick Leave Law
Employers with five or more employees who work more than 80 hours per calendar year in New York City must provide paid sick leave. Employers with fewer than five employees must provide unpaid sick leave. Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year. The law sets the minimum requirements for sick leave. An employer's leave policies may already meet or exceed the requirements of the law. For more information, visit
www.nyc.gov/PaidSickLeave
, email PaidSickLeave@dca.nyc.gov or call 311.

***ROAD & TRANSIT INFO ***

Weekend Transit Service
October 31st -November 1st
11:30 pm Friday- 5 AM Monday
There will be no 1 trains operating this weekend between 96th st and 242nd St.
Alternatives:
For Service between 96th St and 168th St , use Shuttle buses or the A and C trains at nearby stations.
For Service between 168th St and 191St St use M3 or free shuttle buses .
For Dyckman St and 207th St use nearby A stations; transfer between 1 and A at 59th St.
For Service between 207th and and 242nd St, take free shuttle buses . Transfer between buses and A trains at 207th St and between A and 1 trains at 59th St.

Street and Lane Closures for George Washington Bridge Bus Station Redevelopment
Saturday 10/25 there will be a lane closure during the day from 7:30am to 3:30pm on 179th at the GWBBS for construction work on the exterior of the building.
From 10/27 to 11/7 during late night and very early morning overnight hours, Fort Washington will be fully closed (both lanes) between 178th and 179th streets for construction.

The date and exact hours of overnight closures is as follows:

Saturday, 11/1 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Tuesday, 11/4 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Wednesday, 11/5 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Thursday, 11/6 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Friday, 11/7 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Saturday, 11/8 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Tuesday, 11/11 from 1 AM to 5 AM No Closure: Veterans Day
Wednesday, 11/12 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Thursday, 11/13 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Friday, 11/14 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Saturday, 11/15 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Tuesday, 11/18 from 1 AM to 5 AM
Wednesday, 11/19 from 1 AM to 5 AM

Washington Heights Bicycle Network: Pedestrian safety Improvements
In order to enhance safety and mobility DOT will install a parking protected bicycle path on Ft. George Hill. Bicycle lanes will be installed on West 171st and W 180th St on Ft. George Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue. Shared lanes will also be installed on Amsterdam Avenue between 175th St and 186th St. to reduce left-turn conflicts, Left- turn lanes will be installed at intersections on Amsterdam Ave.

Night Time Highway Lane Closure on the Major Deegan Expressway (Right lane, southbound) due to Installation of containment system on the High Bridge. Flaggers will be posted near the High Bridge work site [approaching section between exits 7 and 9 of Major Deegan Expressway, southbound]. Be prepared for traffic delays and use alternate routes. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Construction Liaison, Marlyn Nuñez, at (718) 588-2564 or e-mail highbridgeccl@gmail.com. During non-construction hours, please contact the New York City Government Services and Information Hotline at 311. Beginning on/or about Monday, October 6th through Saturday, October 11th, from 10pm - 5am, weather and field conditions permitting.

DDC Begins Reconstruction of Plaza de las Americas
Please be advised that on Thursday, October 2 2014, The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) will begin a capital re-construction project of Plaza De Las Americas, weather and field conditions permitting. The purpose of this project is to fully reconstruct the plaza with amenities including, lighting, benches, tree plantings, decorative paving, drinking fountain, automatic public toilet, and public art work element. Work will also include installation of water mains and service connections; installation of catch basins; curbs and sidewalks; street lighting, traffic signal work and roadway resurfacing. Work will be performed on W. 175th Street between St. Nicholas Ave. and Broadway, with new Plaza construction: W. 175th St. between Broadway & Wadsworth Ave. DDC is committed to maintaining a work site that is safe and clean. However, dust, noise and heavy equipment are common elements of construction and we ask for your patience during the project. In order to facilitate the construction, there may be limited street access on certain blocks. However, deliveries to commercial/residential properties and emergency vehicle access will be allowed. Please contact the Community Construction Liaison to coordinate. Allowable work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am to 4:00pm. However, no Saturday(s) work is anticipated at this time. Advanced notification will be given if construction is necessary on Saturday(s). Please email Ms. Laura Rivera (plzdelasamericasccl@gmail.com) for further information. During non-construction hours, please call 311 and mention Project ID# HWPLZ009M.

Slow Down on Broadway!
Effective Monday, August 4th, the NYPD will enforce a 25mph speed limit on Broadway from West 59th to West 220th Streets as part of an "Arterial Slow Zone." Police officers will now ticket drivers found speeding over 25mph (rather than 30mph limit as on most NYC streets) in this area. Since 2008, 22 people have been killed by cars in this stretch, a statistic we would like to limit to 0 for the future. Please help us save lives by driving at lower speeds and remaining conscious of all others who use our streets including cyclists and pedestrians. With your help, we can achieve Vision Zero.

The passageway to the GWB Bus station from the 175th Street A subway station
will close at 1 a.m. Monday, August 25, and will remain closed through the duration of Port Authority's project to reconstruct the bus terminal. Wayfinding signs will be posted at subway and street level. Customers are urged to use all available exits to the street in order to walk to the bus station's temporary trailers.