How’s about a ransom? I’ll gladly pay $200 a month to be able to park anywhere, other than by a hydrant. Charge me $2400 a year, put it on my card, and in return let me park by whatever curb I find. The City would be able to lay off those angry men and women in dark uniforms, send the parking violations judges home, save their pay and make upwards of $4,800,000,000 in annual ransom from our two million drivers. It’s a good deal, Mayor Bloomberg, take it.

[ June 26, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 6:30pm 

PS 20 - 166 Essex Street, (E Houston & Stanton Sts) 

[ June 21, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 6:30pm 

Community Board 3 Office, 59 East 4th Street 

[ June 20, 2007; 7:00 pm; ] Wednesday, June 20 - 7:00pm — University Settlement at Houston Street Center, Multipurpose Room 2 - 273 Bowery

1.             Tree planting outreach, with Con Ed settlement funds
2.             Update: Greening A Block & Asthma Free School Zone Proposals
3.             Next Steps, Con Ed Settlement Funds

[ June 20, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Wednesday, June 20 - 6:30pm — University Settlement, Speyer Hall - 184 Eldridge Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts)
 

§               Future goals

[ June 19, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Tuesday, June 19 - 6:30pm — Project Renewal, Kenton Hall - 333 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & 3rd Sts)

1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
2.             Pros & Cons regarding NYC Council Intro 119: local law to amend the administrative code of NYC, re: human rights law (Coop Disclosure Law)
3.             Cooper Square Committee, proposal to renovate 222 E […]

[ June 18, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Monday, June 18 - 6:30pm — Cooper Union, Engineering Building, Wollman Auditorium - 51 Astor Place

1.             Continued discussion of zoning plan for 13th St to Houston/Delancey–Ave D to Bowery/3rd Ave
2.             Presentation by LES BID on zoning

[ June 18, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Monday, June 18 - 6:30pm — JASA/Green Residence - 200 East 5th Street (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave)

1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
2.             Request for City Council legislation to differentiate between bars and restaurants when issuing sidewalk café licenses
Sidewalk Café Application
3.             Panya, 10 Stuyvesant St
4.             NYLA Café, 101 Rivington St
5.             Bowery F&B, 4 E 3rd St […]

[ June 14, 2007; 7:00 pm; ] 7:00pm

Thursday, June 14

Henry Street Settlement, Abrons Arts Center - 466 Grand Street (btwn Pitt & Willett Sts)
 

§               East River Waterfront: Program Discussion (Active and Passive Recreation Elements)
Public presentation for community input.

[ June 14, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] 6:30-7:00pm

Thursday, June 14 — Henry Street Settlement, Abrons Arts Center - 466 Grand Street (btwn Pitt & Willett Sts)

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1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
 

Street Fair & Block Party Applications
 

2.             Bethel Chinese Assembly of God, 8/4, Eldridge St (btwn Grand & Hester Sts)
3.             10th St Block Association, 8/11, E 10th St (btwn Aves B&C)
4.             Church of God […]

[ June 13, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Wednesday, June 13 - 6:30PM — Cooper Square Committee - 61 East 4th Street (btwn E 4th St & Bowery)

1.             Updates from Phipps, rent-up
2.             Chinatown YMCA, update on programs & membership
3.             University Settlement, program updates
4.             Placement of signage at Christie St, Avalon Bay, Whole Foods

[ June 13, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Wednesday, June 13 - 6:30pm — University Settlement, Speyer Hall - 184 Eldridge Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts)

Public Safety/Sanitation
1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
2.             Tree planting outreach, with Con Ed settlement funds
3.             Update: Greening A Block & Asthma Free School Zone Proposals
4.             Next Steps, Con Ed Settlement Funds
5.             Dept of Design & Construction: replacement of […]

[ June 12, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Tuesday, June 12 - 6:30pm — University Settlement, Library - 184 Eldridge Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts)
 

§               Review report from the Mayor’s inter-agency meeting to clarify jurisdiction & polices

[ June 12, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Tuesday, June 12 - 6:30pm — University Settlement, Speyer Hall - 184 Eldridge Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts)

Human Services
§               FY’2009 District Needs Statement
Youth
1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
2.             Administration for Children’s Services:  daycare plans for CB3
3.             Support for Projects Arts funding
4.             Children’s Liberation Daycare - return to PS122 after building renovation

[ June 11, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Monday, June 11 - 6:30pm-7:30pm — Community Board 3 Office - 59 East 4th Street
 

§               Labor Issues at 200 Allen Street

[ June 11, 2007; 6:30 pm; ] Monday, June 11 - 6:30pm — Theater for the New City, Johnson Theater - 155 First Avenue (btwn E 9th & 10th Sts)

1.             FY’2009 District Needs Statement
2.             Task Force Goals, Objectives and Workplan

The Flowerbox building

“This is Perry Street, this is 77th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus,” the lead broker for Flowerbox, Larry Carty of Warburg Marketing, said. Eight loft units in his building, which started at $1.495 million, sold out in three months. The gigantic Lillian Wald and Jacob Riis housing projects down the block are hardly a liability, according to the broker. “So what? You pay 800 bucks a night at the Maritime Hotel, and you’re looking out your window at projects,” he said.

[ June 23, 2007; 11:00 am; ] DATE: Jun 23, 2007
TIME: 11:00am
PRICE: Free
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Celebrate the NYPD at this multi-cultural street fair. Performances will include Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, Asian Jade’s Dragon Dancers and more! Rides! Music! Fun!

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: 100 Old Slip
PHONE: 212-480-3100

[ June 21, 2007; 7:30 pm; ] DATE: Jun 21, 2007
TIME: 7:30pm
PRICE: $40/$50
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Enjoy the last hours of daylight on the longest day of the year aboard our historic schooner Pioneer. Enjoy wine and light refreshments as the sun sets on the incomparable New York Skyline.  Reservations required.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: Schooner Pioneer, Pier 16
PHONE: 212-748-8786.

[ June 17, 2007; 1:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 17, 2007
TIME: 1:00pm
PRICE: $40 Members /$50 Non-members
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Join us for our inaugural sail on Pioneer in honor of Father’s Day! Enjoy light refreshments and share the excitement of sailing across New York Harbor and go fishing with Dad.  Reservations required by June 9th.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: Schooner Pioneer, Pier 16, South Street Seaport Museum
PHONE: 212-748-8786

[ June 16, 2007; 12:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 16, 2007
TIME: 12:00pm
PRICE: Free
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Gordon from Sesame Street hosts this amazing day sponsored by Target with performances from John Lithgow, Barney’s Sing-Along, Rebecca Frezza, Robbie Schaefer and AudraRox. Kids can meet costume characters Dora the Explorer, Diego, Barney, Digit from Cyberchase, SpongeBob SquarePants and more. There’s arts & crafts and Thomas the Tank Engine […]

[ June 16, 2007; 8:30 am; ] DATE: Jun 16, 2007
TIME: 8:30am
PRICE: Registration filled
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Witness start and finish of this 28.5 mile swim, counter-clockwise around Manhattan. Co-sponsored by Manhattan Island Foundation and BPC Parks Conservancy.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: Race starts and ends at South Cove, Battery Park City
PHONE: viewing info: 212-267-9700

[ June 16, 2007; 3:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 16, 2007
TIME: 3:00pm
PRICE: $10
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A musical play-within-a-play, featuring tributes to the bygone days of vaudeville.  Presented by MTP and NY Artists Unlimited.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: Shooting Star Theatre, 40 Peck Slip
PHONE: 718-852-7773

[ June 14, 2007; 10:00 am; ] DATE: Jun 14, 2007
TIME: 10:00am
PRICE: $7/$5
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This exhibition will illustrate how the NYPD has faced the challenge of becoming the City’s first line of defense in the fight against terrorism. Ends May 31, 2009.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: 100 Old Slip
PHONE: 212-480-3100

[ June 12, 2007; 10:00 am; ] DATE: Jun 12, 2007
TIME: 10:00am
PRICE: Free
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A day-long festival featuring promotional materials and indigenous products, food tastings and celebrity chefs, dancers, models, singers and bands.  And, TWO live Caribbean weddings on stage at 3:00pm and 4:00pm!  Be sure to visit the Caribbean Vacation Mart, the place to purchase a Caribbean vacation at special prices available only during Caribbean Week.  Travel […]

[ June 11, 2007; 7:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 11, 2007
TIME: 7:00pm
PRICE: $5 suggested donation
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Several writers share their work from the widely anticipated anthology Coyote Roads: Trickster Tales, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: South Street Seaport Museum, 213 Water Street
PHONE: 212-748-8568

[ June 9, 2007; 10:00 am; ] DATE: Jun 09, 2007
TIME: 10:00am
PRICE: Free
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Over 60 antique police cars, motorcycles and trucks from the NYPD and around the country will be on view outside the Museum.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: 100 Old Slip
PHONE: 212-480-3100

[ June 2, 2007; ] From Dowtowners Julie Wolf, Michael Gordon & David Lang-Founders of the Bang on a Can Marathon news of a huge, free, 26 hour musical event…
And its only a quick ride on the cool M22 away!!!!!!

They will be celebrating 20 years of marathons with their biggest show ever - 26 hours of non-stop music on June […]

[ May 5, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 05, 2007
TIME: 6:00pm
PRICE: $5/$2
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America’s premier sea music group sings the songs that made tall ships sail on time.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: South Street Seaport Museum, 213 Water Street
PHONE: 212-748-8568

[ June 3, 2007; 11:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 03, 2007
TIME: 11:00pm
PRICE: Free
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A day of Latin Dance showcasing New York’s top ensembles and schools. Presented by Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: South Street Seaport, Pier 17
PHONE: 866-894-1812

[ June 1, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 01, 2007
TIME: 6:00pm
PRICE: Free

South Street Seaport kicks off the summer season with a thrilling live performance from Animal Collective, a critically acclaimed indie group that pushes the boundaries of pop music. From deliciously skewed ballads to ethereal soundscapes to frenetic rhythms, Animal Collective is constantly evolving, exploring the outer edges for new and […]

[ June 1, 2007; 8:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 01, 2007
TIME: 8:00pm
PRICE: $20
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A new one-man comedy about a multi-talented aerobics instructor. Conceived by Diana Prizeman. Starring James Martinelli.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: SHOOTING STAR THEATRE, 40 Peck Slip
PHONE: 718-852-7773

[ June 2, 2007; 2:00 pm; ] DATE: Jun 02, 2007
TIME: 2:00pm
PRICE: Free
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Bring the whole family to this pint-sized version of Bang on a Can and get ready for a musical joyride.  Bang on a Can electric guitarist (and instrument inventor) Mark Stewart, Central Asian sound wizards Mashriq, and a host of special guests will enchant and entertain young music fans with […]

[ June 1, 2007; ] DATE: Jun 01, 2007

Help raise sail and enjoy spectacular harbor views aboard our 1885 schooner Pioneer, sailing daily (except Mondays) from East River Pier 16. Call for specific times/prices.

 

TYPE: Music
LOCATION: South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street
PHONE: 212-748-8786

[ May 31, 2007; 7:00 pm; ] Three Evenings of Performance & Film Under Spring Moon
Columbus Park-Chinatown
www.LunarStages.com

Pacific Overtures-Thursday 5/31-7:45 PM+Whale Rider
Distant Kingdoms-Thurs. 6/7-7:45 PM+Curse of the Golden Flower
Asian Fusion Invasion-Thuirs 6/14-7:45 PM+Kung Fu Hustle

My journey marked much more than a mere transition from Midwest to East, from college town to the most famous city in the world. By spending the weekend studying the Jewish community of the Lower East Side, I really was entering another world. The opportunity arose as part of my Jewish Cities honors class taught by Jonathon Boyarin, a KU professor of religious studies. Our tiny class of four students was to spend the semester studying various Jewish communities in the world. On the first day of class, Boyarin surprised us with the news that he had received grant money to take us to New York City for a weekend of exploration, observation and experience.

Boyarin himself would be our guide. Though he is a native of New Jersey, Boyarin has spent most of his life in New York. Upon accepting his position at KU, he decided to split his time between Kansas and New York, returning to the city frequently to see his wife, Elissa Sampson, who still resides in the apartment building they have lived in since 1979. The arrangement allows him to maintain strong connections to his community — the community he would show us. “In order to understand people, you have to see them in their natural environment,” he explained.

Sonny Carson

Whether honoring celebrities or obscurities, street namings are generally quiet affairs with the City Council essentially rubber stamping the recommendations of the community boards. But the dispute over a four-block section of an avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn has renewed focus on the naming and renaming of city streets. Pitting black and white council members against each other, Sonny Carson Avenue has resurrected the memory of a Bed-Sty leader known, also, for serving time for kidnapping and for his anti-Semitism. Our own Alan Gerson has voted against the renaming.

One Torah Tots parent felt that ultra-Orthodox parents who worry about levels of keeping kosher are expecting far too much from the school that does not advertise itself as Ultra-Orthodox.
And one parent who identifies herself as Modern Orthodox suggested that parents with more kids may not be aware that scholarships are usually an option to families with several kids.

Here is an interview with one parent on the highly-orthodox end, very generous with her time explaining her decisions to this non-kosher Jew.

Seward Park Studio Sublease
New to Market, Grand and Essex Street (Seward Park), #S11384, studio, 1 bathroom, $1,600 (per month)

Renovated 2BR with River Views & Balcony
New to Market, Grand & Madison (East River), #E44472, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1000 s.f., $699,000, Maint. $699

Hillman 1 Bedroom with 2 Exposures
New to Market, Grand & Columbia (Hillman), #H22265, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 680 s.f., $450,000, Maint. $522

2 Bedroom, High Floor, River View
New to Market, FDR Drive & Grand Street (East River), #E44466, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1100 s.f., $650,000, Maint. $641

1 Bedroom with 2 Exposures
New to Market, FDR Drive & Grand St. (East River), #E44469, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 s.f., $450,000, Maint. $474

1 Bedroom With Uptown Views!
New to Market, Grand & Clinton Streets (Seward Park), #S11382, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Balcony, 800 s.f., $529,000, Maint. $468

[ May 25, 2007; 7:57 pm; ]  180 Stanton Street

Stanton Street Shul

P.O. Box 1008

New York, NY 10002

Stanton Street Shul Shabbat Announcements

For Shabbat Naso May 25-26

Rabbi Yossi Pollak

Phone: 917-439-8681

Shul:212-533- 4122

Web: [http://www.stantons treetshul. com/] www.stantonstreetsh ul.com

E-mail:teshuvah@stantonstr eetshul.com

Shabbat Naso Schedule

Shabbat Begins (Candlelighting) @ 7:57 PM

Havdallah is @ 9:04 PM

Please join us this Shabbat Naso.

Please join us Friday @ 7:00 PM. We will daven Mincha followed […]

Colonel Marinus Willett

Willett, once a student at King’s College (now Columbia) and a veteran of the French and Indian War-he had been an 18-year-old lieutenant in Oliver de Lancey’s regiment - became a fiery activist among the Sons of Liberty before the Revolution: twice in 1775 he participated in guerilla raids to capture British arms. In the war, he first served as a captain under Alexander McDougall (see MacDougal Street) and emerged as a colonel commended by Congress for bravery. Mayor James Duane (see Duane Street) named him sheriff at the first postwar meeting of the Common Council in 1784. As sheriff, he conducted a city census at a cost of £47. Between terms as sheriff, Willett, at President Washington’s behest, negotiated a treaty with the Creek Indians. But he refused a commission as a brigadier general because he did not want to fight Indians, and returned to his post as sheriff. In 1807, he succeeded DeWitt Clinton as mayor. Willett died in 1830, age 90.

[ May 26, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] Saturday, May 26, 6pm 

Join us yet again for the fourth installment of Lyrical Revolt, a night of hip hop and spoken word hosted by the ANSWER Coalition. For the first time, this Saturday’s Lyrical Revolt will be hosted at an outdoor venue, at a Lower East Side community garden known as the Children’s Magical Garden […]

The title of this work is ‘Manhattan – Global Island’ to emphasise, in Hartman’s words, “the relationship between Manhattan island and the final island design. The global island suggests that residents from all over the world can coexist, that they are integral to making the City what it is, and they can still retain their separate identities. Rather than a melting pot, the City is a rich mosaic, a microcosm of the world.”