End of April Newsletter

Open Amsterdam 106-110th, events are subject to change depending on weather further updates can be found by clicking HERE

Cancelled Saturday, April 29th - Due to Weather

Cancelled Sunday, April 30th - Due to Weather

This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections:

- Community Info and Resources - Open Streets  - Bloomingdale School of Music - Bloomingdale Library - Art & Exhibits - Bloomingdale History Group - Farmers Markets - St. John The Divine

Community Info and Resources - NYC Childcare Tax Relief Programs: Mayor Adams announced new childcare tax credits. View the Office of the Mayor’s Childcare Plan for more information. - Food Service Businesses: NYC Commercial Organics Requirements began on July 31. By law, staff-handled organic waste must be source separated for collection. For more information, visit here. - Water Bill Reimbursements:  The city has launched a temporary water bill relief program that is forgiving up to 100 percent of interest when customers pay a portion or all of their outstanding bills. The amnesty program, authorized by the New York City Water Board, will only run until April 30, 2023. To receive amnesty and confirm eligibility, or for more information, visit DEP’s water amnesty website or call (718) 595-7000. More Info Open Streets Rain Date: Sunday, May 7th @ 11am Sign Up Form Fill Out Survey Here Community Events More Info NYCEDC Launches NYC Ferry Harbor School Pilot Program Offering Discounted Ferry Tickets for Students Harbor School Pilot Program Now Taking Applications for Discounted NYC Ferry Tickets for Eligible Students More Info VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS Help beautify the Park every Second Saturday of the month, March – November. Volunteers collect trash, weeds, plant, paint, mulch, and rake. Supplies, gloves, and safety guidelines are provided. More Info More Info

Bloomingdale School of Music

Guitar Festival at Kosciuszko Foundation Saturday, April 29, 2023 Kosciuszko Foundation 15 E. 56th Street New York, New York Join Bloomingdale School of Music for their 11th annual Guitar Festival, featuring masterclass and performance by classical guitarist Koh Kazama and our exquisitely talented Bloomingdale Guitar faculty and their students! Musicians/Guitarists: Koh Kazama, José Maldonado, (Artistic Director), Alejandro Cote, Jamie Fox, Eduardo Guetterres, Satchel Henneman, Max Kutner, Mark Mollica, Bloomingdale Guitar Students Times: - 3:45 pm - 4:45pm: Masterclass - 5:00 pm - 6:30pm: Student/Faculty Concert - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm: Community Mixer hosted by Bloomingdale - 7:30 pm- 8:30pm: Faculty / Guest Artist Concert No Link for this event, just come!

Faculty Concert: Kaleidoscope of Moods Friday, May 5th, 7-8pm Bloomingdale School of Music David Greer Recital Hall 323 W. 108th Street, NY, NY 10025 This program will feature Violist Aundrey Mitchell joins faculty pianist Judith Olson in a program of evocative character pieces by Robert Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, Nino Rota, and Astor Piazzolla. Link to RSVP

Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public. Bloomingdale Library

One-on-One Tech Help Wednesdays, 1PM - 2:30 PM | On-going This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. More Info Books & Puzzles for Teens Wednesday, May 3rd, 4 PM | Virtual Calling all puzzle fans (grades 7–12): Join the Bloomingdale and West Farms librarians for Books & Puzzles. Make new friends in a virtual space – we’ll do a virtual puzzle together and chat about our favorite books! More Info

Art & Exhibits EL TALLER LATINO

Anibal Avilez Playground 111 W 108th St  Marc Ali Edmonds- Soul Artist- An Exhibition of 28 Works from 1974 to 1994. On View through June 15th | 111 W 108th St. ALI became a respected subway artist well before the advent of “wildstyle” graffiti art. His works often contained a humorous political message, a trend which led to his establishing and publishing the comic-oriented “Zoo York Magazine” in the early 1980s. The premier issue was first published in May 1979. In 1981, Edmonds recorded an international hit, ”Shoot the Pump”, with his group "Johnny Walter Negro and the loose Joints “. More Info

Grimandi Gallery

Dynamic Duos: John Nieman’s Solo Exhibit at Grimandi Gallery EXHIBITION DAYS: MARCH 31ST – APRIL 29, 2023. Tue-Sat 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm   OPENING RECEPTION Friday, March 31ST, 7:00PM The exhibit will be held at Grimandi Gallery, 988 Columbus Ave., in New York City. Visitors will experience a truly unique exhibition that offers something for everyone. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of John Nieman’s artwork! More Info

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Hidden Voices of New York City: Wong Chin Foo Educator Workshop [For Educators] Wednesday May 3rd, 5:00pm Free. Advanced Registration Required Join us as we explore the life of Wong Chin Foo (1847-1898), a journalist, lecturer, and activist who became an outspoken critic of anti-Chinese sentiment and stereotypes in the United States with guest speaker Scott D. Seligman, author of The First Chinese American: The Remarkable Life of Wong Chin Foo (2013) in this virtual talk, part of our series Hidden Voices of New York City. More Info

Cocktails & Culture | Spring Jazz [For Adults] Thursday, May 4th, 2023, 6:00pm Free with Museum Admission Swing into spring at our May edition of Cocktails & Culture. Our Rotunda will be filled with the sounds of live jazz with a Latin edge featuring guitarist Miguel Colombet and his quartet—Fernando Colombet, Bass; Willy Rodríguez, Drums; and Andrew Luhn, Piano.  More Info

StoryTime @ MCNY: Neighborhood Faces and Places [For Families] Friday, May 5th, 10:00am Free Registration Join us every Friday for StoryTime @ MCNY, our fun, free picture-book reading series for families and caretakers with children from ages 18 months to 5 years. Enjoy  New York City-inspired stories, interactive, group activities, and snacks! This month’s theme is Neighborhood Faces and Places!  More Info

BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY GROUP History of the Police in Bloomingdale: A 200-year Story Told in Pictures Where: The Bloomingdale Library on West 100th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues (across from the 24th precinct station house) When: Monday/Tuesday10-7; Wednesday/Thursday 11-7; and Friday/Saturday 10-5. More Info More Info

Farmers Markets Spring is in the air which means that your neighborhood Greenmarket will soon be opening! We are in the process of planning for those openings and are looking to hire staff. In particular we are in need of staff that have some Spanish language ability and live near our markets in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. There are both full time and part time positions available.  GROWNYC 97th ST. GREENMARKET  Fridays | 8AM-2PM  W 97th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus GROWNYC COLUMBIA GREENMARKET  Thursdays and Sundays | 8AM-4PM  Broadway between 114-116th St Site Lead Application Site Lead - Bilingual Application

Down to Earth Farmers Market Saturdays | 9AM-2PM  W 110th St. at Manhattan Ave.

TEXTILE RECYCLING  Saturdays 10am-2pm  Amsterdam 109-110th Green Tree Textiles will collect unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, towels and household linens for reuse and recycling. No rugs or blankets please. Both GROWNYC & Down to Earth Offer: FOOD BENEFITS PROGRAM WELCOME! Go to the Manager's Tent to use your SNAP EBT card and get tokens to spend with our vendors. Health Bucks available ($2 for every $2 in SNAP, up to $10). Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks can be used at the farm stands June-November

ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

Choral Evensong  Sunday, April 30th, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM All are welcome to participate in this in-person afternoon service, joined by the voices of the Cathedral Choir. More Info NYBC Blood Drive Monday, May 1st, 11:30am-5:30pm SYNOD HALL The Cathedral is proud to partner with the New York Blood Center and Mount Sinai Morningside for a blood drive on Monday, April 17th in Synod Hall. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule yours, visit the New York Blood Center's website. Walk-ins allowed if room and schedule capacity permits. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. For eligibility information, visit nybc.org/eligibility. More Info

Great Music: David Briggs Performs Liszt TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 7:30 PM - 9 PM Artist in Residence David Briggs presents a recital of music by the virtuosic composer Franz Liszt. Student Rush tickets will be available the day of at the box office. One free ticket per student ID. More Info CCC CLOTHING CLOSET  Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building The Clothing Closet distributes emergency clothing through the Nutrition, Health, and Clothing Center, and also provides workplace-appropriate clothing for individuals returning to the workforce. Persons seeking professional clothing must have a referral from an agency familiar with their employment search. Clothing distribution is free of charge and based on availability, and clients can obtain clothing once per month. Identification is required. The Clothing Closet accepts donations of gently-used, freshly-laundered clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral from Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM CCC SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN  Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building With no eligibility restrictions, meal services are offered to all without regard to age, gender, race, income, or denominational affiliation. Sunday Soup Kitchen meals consist of a healthy, diverse menu that includes fresh produce, a wide variety of meat/proteins, and low-salt, heart-healthy food options. FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE Restaurants in the Neighborhood Copyright @ 2023 Columbus Amsterdam BID, All rights reserved. Our email address is: info@columbusamsterdambid.org

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