March Newsletter

This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections

- Community Info and Resources - Environmental - 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. - Outdoor Dinning Bill Passed: The bill allows outdoor dining on sidewalks year-round and on city streets April 1 through November 29 each year. For more information, visit NYC Hospitality Alliance. Jobs, Internships & Opportunities - NYC Parks has started its hiring process for seasonal workers in Manhattan this summer. If you have a driver’s license, they’ll hire at a salary of $20.89 an hour; for those without a license, “City Seasonal Aide” positions are available at $18 an hour. Access their 8-question application here. Starting March 1, 2024, all businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. This new rule is an important step in keeping our streets clean! This rule applies to any business in New York City, regardless of what is sold. Any perishable material (trash or organic material) must be in a bin with a secure lid when set out on the curb for collection. This requirement does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock. Store bins inside or outside Bins should be stored inside or in a rear yard if possible. If space is not available, bins can be stored within three (3) feet of the building line when not set out for collection. Bins must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and always allow for a clear path of pedestrian travel on the sidewalk. Join an info session! Need more information to prepare your business? Join one of the Department of Sanitation’s trainings, held weekly through March: Register in Spanish 3/15/24 Register in English 3/7/24 Register in Chinese 3/19/24 More Info Learn More Great news for teens in New York City! The NYC Department of Health, in collaboration with Talkspace, are now providing free online therapy for teens between 13 and 17 in New York City. NYC Teenspace is a platform offering personalized mental health support from licensed professionals with expertise in teen counseling. The beauty of this service lies in its flexibility - teens can arrange monthly video sessions by simply messaging their therapists. What's more, if the initial therapist isn't the right fit, teens have the option to switch. For more details, click the link below! Learn More Maximize Your Refund: File Your Taxes for Free with NYC Free Tax Prep! Don't let the cost of tax preparation take a bite out of your refund this year! If you made $85,000 or less in 2023, you're eligible to file your taxes for free with NYC Free Tax Prep. Why spend hundreds of dollars on fees to paid tax preparers when you can keep your entire refund? NYC Free Tax Prep offers you an excellent opportunity to file your taxes at no cost, ensuring your hard-earned money stays right where it belongs - in your pocket. Take advantage of this valuable service by visiting the link below! Learn More From safety concerns during late-night commutes to navigating crowded public spaces with children, the urban environment poses unique obstacles that can impact the mobility and daily experiences of women in the city. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering inclusive and equitable transportation solutions that cater to the diverse needs of all residents. We are excited to share an opportunity to contribute to a graduate student's thesis research on gendered mobility patterns and equitable transportation data collection in NYC! As part of the research, the student is looking to hear more about New Yorkers' routine travel habits. All genders are encouraged to participate. Take the Survey Here

New York City youth, 14 to 24, this is your summer to shine! Apply now for our 6-week paid program and gain work experience, new skills, and expand your network! Beyond cash in your pocket, it's a journey with benefits that will last a lifetime. More Info Free English Classes / US Citizen Classes Columbus Amsterdam BID Membership Registration If you are a Commercial Property Owner, Property Manager, Property Representative, Commercial Tenant, or Residential within the BID boundaries of West 96 - West 110th Street along Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues make sure to sign up to become a registered member we will be providing resources to our BID members. Register Here

Environmental Bring Your Own Container In the coming weeks, look for the Bring Your Own Container/UWS Reduces Waste stickers at neighborhood businesses and go in with confidence that the store will accept your reusable container to fill and you won’t be bombarded with single-use plastic that you don’t need or want. BYO Container/UWS Reduces Waste is a new project of It’s Easy Being Green, your neighborhood climate education and personal action group. We will ask our neighborhood coffee, tea shops and restaurants to display our BYO Container sticker in their window to let you know that they will accept your travel mug and/or food container to fill. We hope to include prepared food stores in the future when the NYS health codes are updated. (We’re working on this too!) Join our effort!  Please help us find conscientious businesses who would like to put the BYO sticker in their storefronts.  Send your ideas and  recommendations to BYO.itseasybeinggreen@gmail.com. Want to know more about It's Easy Being Green? Click here to sign up for our monthly newsletter. It's Easy Being Green Website Bloomingdale School of Music

Remembering Ned Rorem Friday, March 15, 7-8 pm 323 W 108th Street New York, NY 10025 Come join us as we pay tribute to the legendary Ned Rorem, reminiscing his timeless music and celebrating his remarkable legacy! Learn More

MUSIC OF U.S.A. COMPOSERS – PIANO PROJECT Saturday, March 16th, 2 pm 323 W 108th Street New York, NY 10025 Now in our 17th year of the Piano Project, we join our celebration of “Music of U.S.A. Composers” with the 60th Anniversary of the Bloomingdale School of Music, founded in 1964, and dedicate this event to the memory of Lawrence Davis (Executive Director 1991-2013) whose vision and artistry embodied the American Spirit. Learn More

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 Crazy Science Tuesday, March 12, 3:30-4:30PM During the show we will perform scientific experiments to show children that science is fun and interesting! Be ready to see lots of fun and interactive experiments performed by our Crazy Scientist! First come first served Tickets will be distributed at 3PM on the day of the program. More Info

Art & Exhibits Museum of the City of New York

NYC Discovery Lab - Building the City Saturday, March 16 | 11am Join us to learn how engineers have used science, math, and the art of design to solve challenges – shaping New York City into the city we know and love today! More Info

Uptown Jazz: Harlem on My Mind Saturday, March 23rd, 1:00pm Free w/ Museum Admission | Families Dance along to a performance by bandleader and entertainer Dandy Wellington and his seven-piece jazz band with songs inspired by our centennial exhibition. More Info

The Africa Center Exploring Tradition and Self through Fashion and Photography Opening February 10th 6:00PM - 9:00PM, The Africa Center is pleased to present A New Multiculturalism: Exploring Tradition and Self through Fashion and Photography, an exhibition of rising Senegalo-American artists Assane and Mo. Two of the most resounding voices of tomorrow, Assane (@assane_gaaye) and Mo (@itzonlymo) are a New York-based artistic duo committed to reshaping today’s discourses on notions of belonging, access, and thought production in and around “fine” art. More Info El Museo del Barrio Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección May 19th, 2023-March 10, 2024 Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Organized by Rodrigo Moura, Chief Curator; Susanna V. Temkin, Curator; and Lee Sessions, Permanent Collection Associate Curator, the exhibition will present approximately 500 artworks. More Info Bloomingdale History Group Farmers Markets GrowNYC

GROWNYC 97th Street Greenmarket W 97th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus Open Fridays, Year-round Market Hours: 8AM-2PM  Compost Program Hours:  8AM-12:30pm GROWNYC Columbia Sunday GreenMarket Broadway between 114th-116th St Open Sundays, Year-round  Market Hours: 8AM-4PM Compost Program Hours:  8AM-12:30pm Clothing Collection Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Down to Earth

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 1st - November 30th 2024 St. John The Divine Nightwatch (Teens) Friday, March 15th | 6:30pm - 8am Join us to experience some of the following: community building, workshops, exploration of the cathedral through interactive activities, candlelight meditation, music, dance, drumming, writing, and labyrinth walk. This powerful program closes with a shared Eucharist. More Info CCC CLOTHING CLOSET  Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 10AM-12PM | 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-3PM | 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. Food Pantry Monday, Thursday, Friday | 9AM-5PM | Town Building Tuesday & Wednesday | 12PM-5PM | Town Building Anyone is welcome to walk in for shelf stable items, produce (when available) and an array of items from our common refrigerator. Health First: A Plentiful Pantry This CCC partnership with PLENTIFUL makes it possible for clients to go online and register to receive an assortment of shelf stable goods, hygiene products and cleaning products (that are not allowed to be purchased with food stamps), produce (when available), fresh breads/rolls/bagels and meat or poultry. Anyone is welcome to register at Go to app.plentifulapp.com. FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE Restaurants in the Neighborhood Copyright @ 2024 Columbus Amsterdam BID, All rights reserved. Our email address is: info@columbusamsterdambid.org

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