EGN Youth Sports & Development is a non-profit organization missioned to improve youth and their communities through the art of Karate. Our goal is to strengthen the minds, bodies and hearts of the youth in our communities through Karate training.
(Note that the transcription incorrectly misidentifies the Harlem Precinct. It should be the 28th Precinct, not the 20th.
We are a firm believer that physical training leads to increased spiritual connection and strength through patience, which in turn leads to better decision- making from our children. We aim to deepen relationships between children of diverse backgrounds to create community-minded and open–minded individuals who value friendships, and authentic relationships with themselves and the communities they exist in.
Just look at 125th Street. Does Harlem need New York City to bring more people with severe issues into our community? We asked for supportive housing for our seniors during the East Harlem visioning process. HPD has done a bait-and-switch, rejecting the community’s strong voice to allocate space in Timbale Terrace for our seniors.
Sign the petition to help East Harlem residents urge New York City government to stop placing excessive social services in East Harlem. We are victims of NIMBYs and our neighborhood should not be used as NYC’s containment zone.
The latest project is Timbale Terrace, which will build 230 units of affordable housing. To finance the affordable housing, Timbale Terrace will also bring 99 supportive housing for single adults diagnosed with serious mental health and/or addiction issues from outside of Harlem via the 1515 program. Join lawmakers such as Robert Rodriguez and Inez Dickens to urge the government to find alternative ways to fund affordable housing as to add more to East Harlem only perpetuates structural racism.
OUR CONCERNS WITH TIMBALE TERRACE ARE 3 FOLDS
Ignored demands from East Harlem residents, who were extensively surveyed and their desire for supportive housing are for Harlem seniors, homeless households, local artists and those living with HIV. Note also that only 30% of the 330 housing units will be reserved for local residents. (read more–>)
Ignored demands from Community Board 11, which issued a resolution to request the government to stop adding more social services to address addiction in East Harlem. (read more–>)
Failed to hold Lantern Organization accountable. This organization that already operates two supportive housings next to this location has not been able to provide good quality housing service and social services to their tenants. Why would NYC government want to award them with an even bigger contract? (see all the complaints here–>)
WHY EAST HARLEM DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER ONE?
The 99 units of supportive housing will not be for East Harlem residents as there are no local preference. Here is the description of the population from the government’s website: “Chronically homeless single adults with a serious mental illness (SMI), a substance use disorder (SUD) (including those who are actively using or have started their recovery process within the last 12 months), or those who may have a co-occurring SMI and SUD.”
Within 5 blocks from this site are 10+ adult-only supportive housing and adult only shelters
Within 10 blocks from this site are 4 out of 32 needle exchanges in NYC
Zip code 10035 has 0.2% of New York State’s population, but has 5.6% of all New York State’s capacities for SRO (Single Residential Occupancy Units) managed by Department of Mental Health and has 11% of New York City’s drug treatment program capacities
If You’ve Ever Wondered Why…?
If you’ve ever wondered why there seems to be more… crazy on the streets of Harlem compared with other neighborhoods, the answer is simple: They built it to be this way:
And, please sign up and attend the CB11 Land Use meeting TONIGHT, to tell the Land Use Committee why sending more people with severe mental illness and addiction issues from other New York neighborhoods to Harlem is simply too much.
Please join the Harlem Rose Garden in a very special event on Saturday in our garden:
Saturday, September 16, 2pm-3:30pm
Harlem Rose Garden
6 E. 129th St
NY NY 10035
Kathryn FarmerAcclaimed Jazz and R&B vocalist Kathryn Farmer is a musician’s musician with a 4 1/2 octave range and an electrifying stage presence. Also a pianist, organist, arranger and bandleader, her gifted vocals have captivated audiences in over 16 countries headlining in venues from Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei to Budapest, Berlin, Casablanca, and Moscow. In addition to performing with many musical greats–among them Tito Puente, David “Fathead” Newman, Walter Bishop, Jr, Lester Bowie, and James Carter–she has been tapped for legacy roles such as Brooks Benton’s duet partner (in Dinah Washington’s former role) and the Doug Carn Black Jazz Legacy Band. Recent years have found her in 5-star hotel performances in Tokyo, Hanoi, and Seoul, as well as in NYC venues such as Swing 46.
Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
Just look at 125th Street. Does Harlem need New York City to bring more people with severe issues into our community? We asked for supportive housing for our seniors during the East Harlem visioning process. HPD has done a bait-and-switch, rejecting the community’s strong voice to allocate space in Timbale Terrace for our seniors.
Sign the petition to help East Harlem residents urge New York City government to stop placing excessive social services in East Harlem. We are victims of NIMBYs and our neighborhood should not be used as NYC’s containment zone.
The latest project is Timbale Terrace, which will build 230 units of affordable housing. To finance the affordable housing, Timbale Terrace will also bring 99 supportive housing for single adults diagnosed with serious mental health and/or addiction issues from outside of Harlem via the 1515 program. Join lawmakers such as Robert Rodriguez and Inez Dickens to urge the government to find alternative ways to fund affordable housing as to add more to East Harlem only perpetuates structural racism.
OUR CONCERNS WITH TIMBALE TERRACE ARE 3 FOLDS
Ignored demands from East Harlem residents, who were extensively surveyed and their desire for supportive housing are for Harlem seniors, homeless households, local artists and those living with HIV. Note also that only 30% of the 330 housing units will be reserved for local residents. (read more–>)
Ignored demands from Community Board 11, which issued a resolution to request the government to stop adding more social services to address addiction in East Harlem. (read more–>)
Failed to hold Lantern Organization accountable. This organization that already operates two supportive housings next to this location has not been able to provide good quality housing service and social services to their tenants. Why would NYC government want to award them with an even bigger contract? (see all the complaints here–>)
WHY EAST HARLEM DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER ONE?
The 99 units of supportive housing will not be for East Harlem residents as there are no local preference. Here is the description of the population from the government’s website: “Chronically homeless single adults with a serious mental illness (SMI), a substance use disorder (SUD) (including those who are actively using or have started their recovery process within the last 12 months), or those who may have a co-occurring SMI and SUD.”
Within 5 blocks from this site are 10+ adult-only supportive housing and adult only shelters
Within 10 blocks from this site are 4 out of 32 needle exchanges in NYC
Zip code 10035 has 0.2% of New York State’s population, but has 5.6% of all New York State’s capacities for SRO (Single Residential Occupancy Units) managed by Department of Mental Health and has 11% of New York City’s drug treatment program capacities
Sector C (Charlie) of the 25th Precinct will hold its Build the Block meeting at Ginjan Cafe tomorrow night at 7pm – September 7th – we hope you can attend to learn more about what is happening regarding public safety.
Harlem Writers Discuss Their New Work in The Harlem Rose Garden
The Harlem Rose Garden is thrilled to welcome back world-renowned writers and our dear garden members, Richard Price and Lorraine Adams for a special afternoon on Saturday, September 9th at 2PM.
They will be having a chat and sharing excerpts from their books in progress which are based in Harlem.
This event will be packed so please come early to secure a seat! Please see details (above) for full information.
So, Mayor Eric Adams has opened up a texting number that you are supposed to be able to use to let him know what’s going on. The texting service will also allow the city to “share updates and happenings – right over text.”
It could be the same person, or different. But this morning, on East 131st Street, a person was stealing a garbage can (filled with garbage, note):
He then went with the garbage can and his City Bike to East 132 and 5th Avenue, to negotiate a sale in order to purchase pills (presumably fentanyl) from the active drug sales going on in the crowd to the right of the garbage can:
Contact Information For Our Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs)
Please make sure to report any crime to 911, even if the event has passed or it seems insignificant. The police cannot connect dots if we don’t inform them of what has happened.
Our NCO officers are also charged with helping you with quality of life issues, crime patterns, and hyper-local issues. Always send them a text or an email when you see something that should be reported:
I just wanted to let you know about a couple of recent incidents on our block. This morning at 4:30 AM, we saw a guy walking with a rolling garbage can (which we are pretty sure was stolen). When we looked out again at 5:00 AM, the same guy was walking back without the bin & said something threatening about whether we’d made sure all of our garbage cans were there.
Also, last Sun morning when we got up, we saw that our huge plant in a large, heavy yellow (cracked) ceramic was gone & there was dirt strewn across the sidewalk. When we checked our camera recordings, we saw that around 2:35 AM that morning, 2 guys were walking up & down our side of the street with a wagon, looking into people’s front yards. They then came back to ours and took the plant & pot. It looked like they threw the plant out, but we couldn’t find it.
We will keep an eye on our cameras.
Contact Information For Our Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs)
Please make sure to report any crime to 911, even if the event has passed or it seems insignificant. The police cannot connect dots if we don’t inform them of what has happened.
Our NCO officers are also charged with helping you with quality of life issues, crime patterns, and hyper-local issues. Always send them a text or an email when you see something that should be reported:
National Night Out in East Harlem was a huge success. A boatload of appreciation must be directed to Kioka Jackson, PO Cosme, Community Affairs, and the whole 25th Precinct for putting this incredible community program together.
And, on the HNBA side, Hallia Baker and friends staffed the HNBA table all evening long. Thanks so much Hallia!
An amazing link-up for Tuesday’s National Night Out at the 25th Precinct. Lots for the kids, lots for everyone.
National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
This event is truly a community effort and it would not be a success without all the assistance, contributions and participation from our local business, CBOs, family and friends.
This year, we will be on 120th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenue in front of Bethel Gospel Assembly and Marcus Garvey Park. They will have some fun stuff for all age groups and great prizes too.
Come and join us for some good fun, food and laughter.
