ATTENTION: Stars of NY Dance; 12/18; 7PM; LIU

For tickets, visit kumbletheater.org at (718) 488-1624.

Team Tish: Some Recent Photos

It's been a long time since we did a recent pictures post, so here we go. Let's join Council Member James on some wild-ish adventures throughout the 35th:

CM James joins seniors in August 2009 to discuss changes within the NYC Department for the Aging.

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CM James is joined by Comptroller Bill Thompson and CM David Weprin at a rally to protest unfair rent increases on October 1, 2009 at City Hall.

CM Diana Reyna and Comptroller Bill Thompson stand behind real rent stabilization.

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CM James is joined by Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn (DDDB) and (Brooklyn's own) actor John Turturro at DDDB's "Walk Don't Destroy" Fundraiser on October 17, 2009.

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We don't even know...but it's cool.

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CM James and Nancy Romer of the Brooklyn Food Coalition work a table at October 24, 2009's Fort Greene Food Conference.

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CM James joins tenants and activists on October 29, 2009 to speak out against conditions at Dermot properties, and lack of affordable housing throughout the district.

*Photo courtesy of Stefano Giovannini

Mayoral Conversation: What's At Stake?

What's at Stake in the 2009 Race for Mayor?


Thursday, October 29, 2009
6pm
Teen Challenge Center
444 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238


Special Invited & Confirmed Speakers:
N.Y.S. Democratic Conference Chair- Honorable John Sampson
DC 37 Local 371 President- Faye Moore
President, Retail Wholesale Department Store Union (RWDSU)- Stuart Appelbaum.


Sponsors: 57th A.D. Democratic Organization & District Committeeperson Olanike Alabi

ATTENTION: Upcoming Community Events

MONDAY, August 31, 2009
6PM- 9PM
Jewish Children's Museum
792 Eastern Parkway (at the corner of Kingston Avenue)
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213

or

TUESDAY, September 1, 2009
6PM- 9PM
Flatbush-Tompkins Congregational Church
424 East 19th Street (corner of Dorchester Road)
Brooklyn, NY 11226

For more information you may call (718) 287-1142 or (718) 287-0493 to RSVP.

SPONSOR: United States Representative Yvette Clarke, 11 CD
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"THE BUCK STOPS HERE"- A Public Policy Forum at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College and the Citizens Budget Commission with the Democratic Primary Candidates for New York City Comptroller--

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
5:30PM- 7PM
Baruch College
Newman Conference Center
151 East 25th Street, 7th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10010

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Time For Lunch "Eat-In" at Prospect Height's P.S. 9

Monday, September 7, 2009
12PM- 3PM
80 Underhill Avenue (between Bergen & St. Marks Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Join P.S. 9 families and others in the community for a potluck in the P.S. 9 schoolyard, part of Slow Food USA's "Time For Lunch: National Day of Action" to get real food in schools. There will be kids activities, speakers, and great conversation. NYS Senator Eric Adams and NYC Council Member Letitia James will be on-hand. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Please try and bring a dish that:

- Is nutritious and uses 'whole' foods (not processed foods)
- Costs less than $20 to make
- Is delicious to kids

Don't forget to bring your own plates, cups, utensils and non-alcoholic beverages, too!

For more please visit here for more information.

Things We May Have Neglected To Mention: Upcoming Community Events Edition

Clinton Hill Blog Re-Launches With New Layout

The Clinton Hill Blog relaunched yesterday with some cool new features and a new layout. Check it out.
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The Center for Law & Social Justice at Medgar Evers College presents "Don't Lose Your Vote" Workshop

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
1150 Carroll Street, RM 207-C
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11225
6PM
TOPIC: General Voter Education- How to Protect Your Vote

Topics to be discussed:
- Voting rights for people who were formerly incarcerated
- The 2010 Census
- How to protect your vote in the upcoming local elections
- General voter education
- Other related topics
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Neighborhood Dialogue on Public Schools

Join your neighbors in an honest dialogue on how we can transform the way we educate our young people. Help shape how our education leaders and community think about public school reform!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford Avenue (at Monroe Street)
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11216
6:30PM- 9PM

Sponsors: Education Voters Institute and the YMCA of Greater New York
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Brooklyn for Barack will be hosting a forum for those running for the Office of New York City Comptroller

Thursday, August 20, 2009
Union Temple
17 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11238
7PM- 8:30PM

Questions for the candidates may be submitted to info@brooklynforbarack.org. Questions will also be accepted at the event.

Things We May Have Neglected To Mention

You DO Know About Battle Of Brooklyn...Don't You?



"The Battle of Brooklyn follows a group of people who come together to fight the Atlantic Yards Project, a massive real estate development that threatens to destroy their homes and neighborhood."

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats Hold Forum; 8/12; 7PM; Park Slope

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID) invites you to a forum on Wednesday, August 12th, 7PM- 9PM at 548 10th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) in Park Slope featuring John Liu, candidate for New York City Comptroller.

Back-To-School Assistance For Low-Income Families

Press Release: "Governor David A. Paterson today announced a historic collaboration with George Soros and the Open Society Institute (OSI) that will provide one-time, $200 grants to more than 800,000 children in low-income families across New York State to help purchase school supplies as they prepare to return to class in September. Families who receive public assistance or food stamps can access this one-time Back-To-School Supplement of $200 per school-aged child (ages 3 through 17) starting [August 11, 2009]." Those eligible must be recipients of food stamps or medicaid, and have guardianship for children in public school and between the ages of 4-17. Please call our office at (718) 260-9191 if you have any further questions.

Mammography Van

Tomorrow, there will be a Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center Mammogram Van parked at 650 Fulton Street between 11AM-5PM.

ATTENTION: Upcoming Community Events

Making healthcare affordable and accessible for all, especially the 47 million currently uninsured Americans, is of critical importance. What is also vital, is ensuring that all individuals have access to federally funded programs. On Tuesday, August 18th, Congress Member Yvette Clarke will be hosting a Community Health Benefit Forum to provide information about how to access healthcare programs and answer questions regarding benefits that you may be entitled to.

Representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), NYC's Department of the Aging (DFTA), and the Human Resources Administration (HRA) have been invited.

The Forum will be held on Tuesday, August 18th in the Community Room of 123 Linden Boulevard (first floor) between 2PM- 4PM. This will NOT be a discussion about the congressional healthcare reform legislation. This is an opportunity to hear from state and federal health officials about existing coverage and assistance programs that are available to you.

SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE RSVP at (718) 287-1142.
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State Senator Eric Adams and N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate & Comptroller William Thompson, Jr. invite you to a health fair at Wingate Field. Attendees will have access to blood pressure screenings, glucose testing, and the opportunity to speak with medical professionals.

Monday, August 17, 2009
6PM
Wingate Field
Entrance on Brooklyn Ave. (btwn. Rutland Road & Winthrop Street)

For more information you may call, 718-284-4700.

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Meet Jill Richardson author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken And What We Can Do To Fix It; food policy blogger extraordinaire (Orangeclouds115) on Dailykos, and proprietor of the food issues blog La Vida Locavore.

Come meet these experts and learn about food justice, food safety, nutrition, sustainability, supporting small and family-owned farms in the face of the federally-supported agriculture industry, organic vs. conventional foods, what the Farm Bill means, etc.:

Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 4:30PM - 6PM
Place: Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats Office
548 10th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(just off 7th Avenue)

RSVP to: sidnora@aol.com

ATTENTION: Upcoming Community Events

State Senator Eric Adams and N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate & Comptroller William Thompson, Jr. Invite You To RECYCLE Your Unused Cell Phones

Turn your old cell phones into a HopeLine from Verizon Wireless. Help provide phones and airtime for victims and survivors of domestic violence along with U.S. soldiers overseas. Drop off your old cell phone at the office of State Senator Eric Adams at--

572 Flatbush Avenue
(btwn Midwood & Beekman Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11225

For more information call (718) 284-4700.
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United States Representative Ed Towns invites you to a JOB FAIR--

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
10AM- 3PM

Brooklyn Marriott Hotel
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

For more information call (718) 855-8018.
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Atlantic Yards- What is Real?
Community Informational Meeting where the public is encouraged to bring questions.

Thursday, August 6, 2009
7:30PM- 9PM

Irondale Theater Center
85 South Oxford Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sponsors: Fort Greene Association & the Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods
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Cradle to College
State Senator Eric Adams will sponsor a free parent empowerment seminar

Saturday, August 15, 2009
10AM- 4PM
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Free educational supplies, laptops, workshops, and so much more.

For additional information call (718) 284-4700.

ATTENTION: Upcoming Community Events

*The Working Families Party (WFP) is extending an invitation for you to attend a breakfast reception honoring Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown with special guest Charles E. Schumer, United States Senator--

Monday, August 3, 2009
8AM- 9AM
100 Wall Street, 23rd Floor
N.Y., N.Y. 10005
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Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center invite you to attend their World Breastfeeding Week Celebration--

Monday, August 3, 2009

10AM- 2PM
Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center- Main Plaza
100 North Portland Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205

The event will include games, gifts, raffles, guest speakers and refreshments.
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*photo courtesy of bizjournals Business News.

And don't forget about tonight's Public Advocate/ Comptroller Candidates' Forum at St. Francis College!

Econ. Development Forum: PA, Comptroller; 8/3; St. Francis College; 6PM

On Monday, August 3, the candidates for New York City Comptroller and Public Advocate will participate in the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Candidates' Forum hosted by the Government Affairs Committee. The event will be held at St. Francis College- Founders Hall located at 180 Remsen Street, Downtown Brooklyn from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. and moderated by one of the City's leading political reporters, NY1's Michael Scotto. Candidates joining us are:

Comptroller Candidates

Melinda Katz, Councilmember (D-Queens)
John C. Liu, Councilmember (D-Queens)
David Weprin, Councilmember (D-Queens)
David Yassky, Councilmember (D-Brooklyn)

Public Advocate Candidates

Bill de Blasio, Councilmember (D-Brooklyn)
Eric Gioia, Councilmember (D-Queens)
Norman Siegel, Esq.

The candidates will discuss the economic development issues of Brooklyn and the City-you may submit your questions in advance to brooklynsprogress@brooklynchamber.com with Candidates' Forum in the subject line.

This event is free. Space is limited. You may register here.

United Coalition of Block Assns Presents Community Forum; Crown Heights; 6/4; 7PM

The United Coalition of Block Associations presents a Community Forum

When: Thursday June 4th, 7pm
Where: Crown Gardens Community Room
1185 Carroll St.

With special guests:

Hon. William C. Thompson Jr., Comptroller of NYC and Democratic Candidate for Mayor
Will challenge the Republican Bloomberg's record and agenda, and present democratic solutions to the problems facing New Yorkers.

Hon. Letitia James, Council Member, 35th CD
Will introduce a field of candidates that will further define and clarify the issues for the coming November election.

Hon. Hakeem Jeffries, State Assemblyman, 57 District
Too many guns on the street, too many black boys in jail! How the second chance program and Obama's stimulus plan will help our youth.

Come, ask questions and get answers, bring a neighbor!

Refreshments will be served.