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THE LOWER EAST SIDE HISTORY PROJECT PRESENTS: PRESERVATION EFFORTS ON THE LES— TONIGHT!

 

It is no secret the Lower East Side is going through a change in landscape and population; this panel looks to dissect the history of preservation efforts in NYC and the social/economic conditions which lead to mass gentrification.

 


CB #2 PRESENTS “PARKING OUTSIDE THE BOX”

Community Board #2 Manhattan and New York University present PARKING: OUTSIDE THE BOX, a panel discussion on new approaches to street parking. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at NYU's Casa Italiana (24 West 12th Street). Panelists include parking experts from DOT, Columbia University, the Institute for Transportation Development Policy and Transportation Alternatives with a Q & A session will follow the discussion.


"EARTH 2100" VIEWING & DISCUSSION—3/3/10.

Hosted by Bob Woodruff, "the two-hour special explored what a worst-case future might look like if humans do not take action on current or impending problems that could threaten civilization. The problems addressed in the program include climate change, overpopulation, and misuse of energy resources."


SNOW DAY DÉJÀ VU!!

It’s round two!!! Once again the snow has made its entrance and graced our parks with a winter wonderland. Just incase you are thinking of bundling your family and heading to your local park we’ve provided sledding information. Cheers!!


FAR WEST VILLAGE REZONING PRESENTATION— 2/11/10.


On Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm, the Department of City Planning (DCP) will make a public presentation of its plan for a 6-block rezoning in the Far West Village. A 6-block area between Washington and Greenwich Streets, and between West 10th and West 12th Streets is currently zoned C6-1, which encourages out-of-scale commercial (such as hotel) and community facility (such as dorm) development. As requested by GVSHP and community groups, the zoning for this area will be changed to C1-6A, which limits the height and size of new development, and eliminates the current zoning bonus for hotel or dorm development. 


LANNY BREUER, HEAD OF D.O.J. CRIMINAL DIVISION, TO SPEAK AT CRIME COMMISSION TOMORROW

 

Lanny Breuer, who serves as the Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division. will speak at a Citizens Crime Commission Breakfast Forum on Thursday, February 4, at 8:30 AM.  As head of the Criminal Division, Mr. Breuer oversees more than 700 attorneys and support personnel who work to develop, enforce and supervise the application of all federal criminal laws.

 


NIGHTLIFE TOWN HALL MEETING— THURSDAY 2/4.

 

Own a bar? Like bars? Live above a bar and hate that particular bar? Have an opinion or suggestion about bars in your neighborhood? Then please attend Thursday’s Nightlife Town Hall and have an open discussion with your elected officials and the New York State Liquor Authority.

 


CHINATOWN WORKING GROUP TOWN HALL— TONIGHT AT 7PM!

The Chinatown Working Group is “a democratic and open community-based planning initiative on the future of Chinatown. [Their] goal is to support the community’s residents, workers, businesses and visitors.” That said, there is a lot to figure out including exactly who these ‘stakeholders’ are. The CWG has yet to decide the boundaries of Chinatown so the topics discussed at tonight’s Town Hall may affect neighborhoods well beyond the outdated ideas of old Chinatown. 


SEN. SCHNEIDERMAN & COALITION TO GO TO ALBANY; PRESENT BILL TO END PRISON-BASED GERRYMANDERING

A new coalition of community groups and advocates from across New York State will travel to Albany on Monday to advocate for new legislation to end the undemocratic system of prison-based gerrymandering. At a press conference in the Capitol at 3:30 tomorrow, the coalition will announce the new support from upstate legislators, including Sen. Neil Breslin and others.


JOIN THE 4 DAY YOGA EVENT TO BENEFIT HAITI!!!

 The enormity of disaster in Haiti is beyond something that most of us can fully absorb. It is humbling and a means for reflection. Greenfinds.com along with Off the Mat, Into the World is proud to present 4 days of Yoga for Haiti. Come to yoga this Thursday through Sunday and all donations will go to Doctors Without Borders. Yoga helps your mind and body and will be a wonderful way to participate in the cause.