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Letter from Laurie
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Dear Friend,
From the West Indian American Day Parade and the launch of participatory budgeting to the senseless gun violence and Peace Over Violence March, the month of September has been an eventful, exciting, and challenging period of time for the 35th Council District.
As a community, we continue to extend our thoughts and prayers to the affected families, friends, and colleagues. Despite the obstacles we may face along our individual and collective paths, we must always remember to stand together in good and bad times to support one another. United as one community, one borough, and one city we can accomplish incredible feats. We must never lose sight of our collective goal - to live, work, and raise our families in a safe, affordable community that reflects the beauty and diversity of the Big Apple.
Over the past several weeks, women's reproductive health has been at the forefront with the looming plans in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. I am proud to say that the New York City Council continues to support their incredible work a staunch advocate, educator, and provider of reproductive health care to 50,000 patients annually. In nearly a century, Planned Parenthood of New York City has expanded its services to support family planning, curb teen pregnancy and STDs through education.
Lastly, October is a dual opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. As Chair of the Committee on Women's Issues, I invite you to get screened, walk in support of survivors, become an UpStander, and join the conversation on how we can bring an end to breast cancer and domestic violence.
I hope that you will continue to interact with my office, exchanging ideas and solutions to improve our district, city, and state.
Yours in Partnership,
Laurie A. Cumbo
Member of the New York City Council
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Legislative Update
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The following bills were introduced by Council Member Cumbo:
Int. 0921-2015: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to ensuring fairness in physical testing.
Int. 0922-2015: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a fair hiring practices task force.
Int. 0923-2015: A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of small business services to submit an annual report regarding the satisfaction of MWBE requirements by recipients of economic development benefits who contract with the economic development corporation.
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You're invited! Fort Greene Park Scope Meeting
Wednesday October 7th at 6pm
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We would like to hear your ideas for the upcoming Fort Greene Park capital project: Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th for the Fort Greene Park scope meeting!
Please share this invitation with friends, family, neighbors, and local organizations.
What: Scope meeting for Fort Greene Park pathways
Where: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center
When: Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Why: For NYC Parks to hear input from community members about the upcoming capital project for pathways in Fort Greene Park
Fort Greene Park has recently received funding for a capital construction project for the park's pathways. The scope meeting is the first step in the capital process after a project has been funded, providing the community with the opportunity for input in the design. At scope meetings, Parks staff, the designer, elected officials, residents, and community board representatives come together to share ideas about the project. The designer gathers ideas from everyone present and considers them when preparing the park's design.
We understand this meeting may not be at a convenient time for all, but it would be great for Parks to hear from more community members about what they value in the park and what they would like to see for the park's pathways.
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Announcements
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- The Pathmark Supermarket located in the Atlantic Mall is scheduled to close by Thursday, October 8. A Stop and Shop is expected to open one week later in the same space.
- September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SHARE provides free services to women and their families facing these diseases. SHARE's services include a toll-free helpline staffed by survivors of these diseases (844-ASK-SHARE), educational programs and webinars, and support groups in all five boroughs, including breast cancer support groups at Restoration Plaza and the Kings Bay YM/YWHA in Brooklyn. Visit SHARE's website at www.sharecancersupport.org or call 844-ASK-SHARE.
- Anticipated road closures in District 35 for Rock n Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon on October 10: http://bit.ly/1LY4qRi. The race starts at 7:00am at Grand Army Plaza and finishes in Prospect Park after traversing parts of Eastern Pkwy, Flatbush, Ocean Ave and Ocean Pkwy. (Access lanes alongside Eastern and Ocean Parkways will remain open.) Most road closures and detours will be in effect between 6:00 am and 12 noon. At 6:00 am, Police and event personnel may implement a soft closure along the entire race course. At most points along the course, pedestrians and bicyclists may cross the course during safe gaps between runners. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis when the last participant passes and course support materials are removed.
- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program application from 550 Clinton Partners LLC for a site known as 550 Clinton Avenue, site ID #C224228. This site is located in the Borough of Brooklyn within the County of Kings, and is located at 550 Clinton Avenue. Comments regarding this application must be submitted no later than October 30, 2015. A copy of the application and other relevant documents are available at the document repository located at the Brooklyn Public Library - Clinton Hill Branch, 380 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. Information regarding the site, the application, and how to submit comments can be found here or send comments to Sarah Quandt, Project Manager, NYSDEC-DER, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12233-7016; or call 518-402-9824.
- 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. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/1Jz7HAc or call (718) 388-5889.
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Upcoming Deadlines: Grants, Internships, Programs, Scholarships
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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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National Preparedness Month
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Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo (second to left) pictured above with representatives from New York City Emergency Management and a recipient of the Go Bag at the Grace Agard Harewood Neighborhood Senior Center in Fort Greene.
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September was National Preparedness Month!
In partnership with the Fire Department for the City of New York and New York City Emergency Department, our seniors learned how to respond to a disaster or emergency.
FDNY reviewed fire safety tips and emphasized the importance of using alarms that detect smoke and carbon monoxide.
All participants received a free alarm with a 10-year batterry and two seniors received a
Go Bag.
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Bereavement Notices
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I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the affected family and friends.
Damon Haskins
Carey Gabay
Herbert Brown
Lacount Simmons
Calvin Clinkscales
Dorothy Rivers
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.
Rev Michael Sniffen, the former Rector for the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew in Clinton Hill is now Dean of the Cathedral of Incarnation.
Congratulations to the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence on the 10th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Family Justice Center.
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