Ramadan has begun. The month of Ramadan is a month of fasting, not a holiday, and therefore it is customary to greet people by saying “رَمَضان كَريم” (“Ramadan Kareem”) or “رَمَضان مُبارَك” (“Ramadan Mubarak,” Have a blessed Ramadan).
Ida B. Wells Doll
Ida B. Wells, the Black journalist who wrote extensively on the racial terror of lynching, has now been immortalized by Mattel as a doll in Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series. The Ida B. Wells doll features the Wells posed as a journalist, wearing an 1800s-style high neck black dress, with her hair piled atop her head.
Wells was born into slavery in 1862 and was actively involved in exposing racism in the US, writing about race and politics in the South. She owned the newspaper The Memphis Free Speech and Headlight and was a vocal critic of segregated schools. Later, she became active in the anti-lynching campaign in 1892 after multiple friends were lynched. Wells also went to the White House to advocate for reforms.
CB 11 Meeting Schedule: Week of April 4, 2022
Housing Committee Meeting
Monday • April 4th • 6:30pm
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Informational presentation re: New York Legal Assistance Group’s (NYLAG) work with NYCHA residents regarding tenants’ rights
Informational presentations re: the 421-a Property Tax Exemption
Informational update from NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) re: The Mayor’s Preliminary Budget for FY23; and the Tenant Interim Lease Program (TIL) and Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP)
Committee review of the draft resolution regarding the expiration of the 421a tax abatement
Public Safety & Transportation Committee Meeting
Tuesday • April 5th • 6:30pm
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Presentation of Street Co-Naming Request for “Hiram Maristany Way”
Presentation of Street Co-Naming Request in honor of Carmen Maristany Ward
Informational presentation re: Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES)
Licenses & Permits Committee Meeting
Wednesday • April 6th • 6:00pm
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2312 Drexel Corp. dba Lighthouse Fishmarket. Method of Operation application for a full liquor license #1325459 for a restaurant located at 508-510 East 117th Street, New York, NY 10035 (Pleasant Avenue).
The applicant is seeking to add employee dancing and third-party promoters to the method of operation which would include DJ, recorded music, karaoke, live music, patron dancing, and security personnel.
Harlem’s Own Wine & Liquor. New application for a full liquor license for a restaurant located at 314 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10035 (2nd Avenue). This application has been withdrawn.
Mi Comdor LLC dba Crispy Bird. New application for a wine, beer, and cider license for a restaurant located at 170 East 118th Street, New York, NY 10035 (3rd Avenue).
116 Hospitality Corp. New application for a full liquor license for a restaurant located at 332 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029 (1st Avenue).
Teranga TAC LLC dba Teranga. Renewal application for a full liquor license #1320412 for a restaurant located at 1280 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (109th Street).
Ricardo LLC dba Ricardo Steakhouse. Renewal application for a full liquor license #1145057 for a restaurant located at 2145 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (110th Street).
Las Delicias Mexicanas Corp. Renewal application for a full liquor license #1262328 for a restaurant located at 2109 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (115th Street).
La Guadalupe Restaurant Corp. Renewal application for a wine, beer, and cider license #132349 for a restaurant located at 179 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029 (3rd Avenue).
Afrobemebe – #615549. Street Event. August 13, 2022 (set up 9:00 a.m. – breakdown 8:00 p.m.). Location 1: East 120th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure
116th Street Festival – #615931. Street Festival. June 10, 2022 (set up 7:30 a.m. – breakdown June 11, 2022 7:00 p.m.). Location 1: 3rd Avenue between East 106th Street and East 122nd Street. Location 2: East 116th Street between Lexington Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: David Acosta. Sponsor: Abrazo Fraternal del Barrio foundation Inc.
Carnaval Del Barrio – #617654. Single Block Festival. August 6, 2022 (set up 8:00 a.m. – breakdown 8:00 p.m.). Location: East 116th Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: Hector Gonzalez. Sponsor: Just 3 INC
2022 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic – #618918. Single Block Festival. June 19, 2022 (set up 8:00 a.m. – breakdown 8:00 p.m.). Location: MT Morris Park West between West 122nd Street and West 123rd Street. Street Closure: Sidewalk and Street Closure. Applicant: Richard Cox. Sponsor: Team Unity Incorporated
100th Street Community Festival- #622880. Single Block Festival. May 28, 2022 (set up 9:00 a.m. – breakdown 9:00 p.m.). Location: East 100th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: Pablo Guzman. Sponsor: Union Settlement
3rd Annual 129 Reunion- #627149. Block Party. August 27, 2022 (set up 12:00 p.m. – breakdown 8:30 p.m.). Location: East 129th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: Antoinette Respass. Sponsor: Residents of Block 129
El Barrio Salsa Culture Event #630279. Block Party. June 4, 2022 (set up 11:00 a.m. – breakdown 8:00 p.m.). Location: East 115th Street between 3rd Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: Brian Martinez. Sponsor: Residents of the Block
GHDT Evangelism Day – #630840. Religious Event. May 7, 2022 (set up 9:00 a.m. – breakdown 6:00 p.m.). Location: EAST 111th Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue. Street Closure: Full Street Closure. Applicant: Pastor Staci Ramos. Sponsor: Greater Highway Deliverance Temple
Environment, Open Space & Parks Committee Meeting
Thursday • April 7th • 6:30pm
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Informational Updates
Update on planning for Earth Day Event
Informational presentation re: Trees New York
Follow up on Parks Tours planning for Summer 2022