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Letter from Laurie
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Dear Friend,
With the summer season in full swing, the 35th Council District has come alive with music festivals, block parties, and countless other outdoor activities. From Fort Greene to Crown Heights,
I hope you have had an opportunity to attend one or more events If not, there is still time to enjoy the widespread celebration of arts and culture.
In this issue of Pulse 35, you will find
important announcements, upcoming events, and updates that I encourage you to share within your networks.
During the summer months, we often see an increase in crime across the city. Public safety requires the cooperation of community and local law enforcement.
August 4 is National Night Out. This annual
event is an opportunity for area residents to recommit themselves to keeping their communities safe and become better acquainted with the police officers who patrol ther streets. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
I hope to see you on Tuesday as I traverse the district. Be safe and cool!
Yours in Partnership,
Laurie A. Cumbo
Member of the New York City Council
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Announcements
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SchoolFood NYC is offering free breakfast and lunch for 18 years old and under through September 4th. The participating locations are available at schools, pools, parks, libraries, NYCHA, and truck locations. There are 4 mobile food trucks locations offering meals 7 days a week 10am - 3pm. To identify the nearest location, click
here. Y
ou can also download the app "SchoolFood Feed Your Mind" or text "NYCMeals" to 877-877,
Standard text messaging rates apply
Now through September 4th, free summer meals is available for everyone ages 18 and under.
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Cumberland Diagnostic Treatment Center, located at 100 North Portland Avenue Brooklyn, New York, offers a wealth of programs and services to improve the health of residents within its surrounding community. (read more)
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The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council now provides senior benefit assistance to area residents.
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Save the Date: Here is a look ahead at the upcoming events for the month of
August.
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On Sunday, August 9, the Department of Sanitation will host a Safe Disposal event at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. (read more)
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Mobile Post Office in Fort Greene
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United States Postal Service
Mobile Post Office
Corner of North Portland Avenue & Myrtle Avenue
Fourth Monday each month, excluding August
September 28
October 26
11AM - 2PM
Purchase Stamps, Mail Letters & Packages (No Express Mail)
For more info, visit:
www.myrtleavenue.org.
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Legislative Update
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Council Member Cumbo is a co-sponsor of the following:
Int. 0849-2015: A Local Law in relation to the naming of 51 thoroughfares and public places, including Gus Vlahavas Place, Borough of Brooklyn.
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NYC Foam Ban Takes Effect in July
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Beginning in July 2015, certain expanded polystyrene (EPS) items will be banned from sale, distribution, or use in NYC. This provision includes a grace period lasting from July 1, 2015 until January 1, 2016. Following the grace period, Notices of Violation will be issued and civil action may be taken.
BANNED ITEMS:
Polystyrene foam single-service items including cups, bowls, plates, takeout containers, and trays.
Polystyrene loose fill packaging, commonly known as packing peanuts.
Some exceptions do apply. More information can be found on our website nyc.gov/foam-ban.
HOW TO COMPLY:
Effective July 1, 2015, do not sell or use any banned items as described above.
To apply for a Hardship Waiver please visit nyc.gov/foampackagingwaiver.
ALTERNATIVES
There are many alternative packaging options available including paper, plastic, aluminum, and biodegradable products. Contact your packaging distributor about alternatives to foam products.
To see this letter in other languages, please visit: Foam Ban Info in Multiple Languages.
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Get Connected to District 35
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Are you searching for
employment or
grants? Wondering about the film or TV
production crew on your block? Feel free to visit our
blog for more information.
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Cumbo in the Press
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Council Member Cumbo was featured in the Brooklyn edition of City & State (p. 43):
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Crown Heights Health Fair
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It was an honor and privilege to break fast during Ramadan this evening at the Nigerian American Muslim Integrated Community located at 601 Dean Street. State Senator Jesse E. Hamilton III
has done an extraordinary job at working to build community partnerships across the District and I applaud his efforts and I am proud to work with him. We were pleased to present Imam Kazeem with a proclamation for his service to the community. Brooklyn is such an incredible place and I encourage all people to experience the diversity that makes Brooklyn the greatest place on earth.
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Crown Heights Health Fair
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No one can hold court like Bishop Eric Figueroa of New Life Tabernacle Church. I was pleased to join Bishop and City Comptroller Scott Stringer for their Community Health Fair. I even had my Body Mass Index read as well as my blood pressure. Let's just say I have some work to do, but it's always better to know where you are so that you can start to get on the road to healthy living!
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Bereavement Notices
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the affected family and friends.
Medgar Evers College's former adjunct professor Ancio Ostane and his two young children
Reverend Dr. Clarence Norman, senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Crown Heights
Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp OBM, Mashpia, Tomchei Temimim 770.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Well Wishes
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On behalf of the 35th Council District, I would like to applaud these individuals on their continued success.
Happy 21st Anniversary Moshood!
I am so proud that Moshood has been able to thrive throughout all of the changes taking place in Brooklyn, New York with the support of the community. It is so important that we support our local businesses of all cultures in order to preserve the diversity of Brooklyn.
Susannah Mushatt Jones, the oldest Brooklyn resident to date as well as the oldest woman in the world, celebrated her 116th birthday on the 6th of July.
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, New York City's largest cultural event has recently celebrated its 11th Anniversary.
In the last decade, the Festival has achieved numerous memorable milestones in upholding an impressive roster of artists, breaking attendance records, appealing to the lovers of the culture, and ultimately leaving a positive imprint on the City of New York.
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