Tuesday, October 28, 2008

FYI - MALCOLM X FARMERS MARKET


On Halloween, this Friday Oct. 31st, from 1-4pm, the Wyckoff Farmhouse will bring their own cider press to Malcolm X Blvd. Community Farmers' Market to make apple cider with fresh Red Jacket Orchard apples. Come get free fresh apple cider and a $2 pumpkin for Halloween! Bring your friends and family!

Monday, October 27, 2008

4th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN TOUR

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Friday, October 24, 2008

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

PUMPKIN BLOWOUT SALE @ MXB FARMERS MARKET


This Friday October 24th - Malcolm X Farmers Market will have a Halloween Pumpkin Blowout Sale. Community Farmers' Market from 12-6pm. There will be 100 pumpkins for sale!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

BELLEVUE HOMLESS CENTER RELOCATION PLAN (to build a luxury hotel) THEY HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE TO BEDSTUY...IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ???

The idea is to close the Bellevue men's shelter in Manhattan to build a luxury hotel. The overflow of men (850) will be moved to the Sumner Avenue Armory along with the (350) men from the Atlantic Avenue Shelter. The Sumner Ave Armory has (200) men already assigned to this facility.

LET'S JUST SHIP THEM TO BROOKLYN...THOSE PEOPLE IN - CROWN HEIGHTS & BEDSTUY - NEVER SPEAK UP


Let's just ship them to Bedford Stuyvesant Armory in Brooklyn, those people living over there won't say anything...right? They never make any noise about stuff.

I'm sure those people in the mayor's office is getting a kick out of this while they sip their champagne, and say, "well as long as I don't have to live over there...I think it's a brilliant idea, good going Bloomy". We need more luxury hotels in Manhattan anyway...LOL

Well, what do you say? Just like the election coming up on Nov. 4th 2008 --
"YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE"

Community Alert: Town Hall Mtg Tomorrow OCT. 16th 7-9pm

St. Christopher-Ottilie Beacon Center
(PS 35) 272 MacDonough (between Lewis and Marcus Garvey
Additional info Ms. Blackshear 347-325-4635; Ms. Robinson 718-574-8199; Ms. Cobbs: 347-683-5047

"Mayor Bloomberg has announced intent to close the Bellevue men's shelter in Manhattan to build a luxury hotel. The overflow of men (850) will be moved to the Sumner Avenue Armory along with the (350) men from the Atlantic Avenue Shelter. The Sumner Ave Armory has (200) men already assigned to this facility. The astounding number is overwhelming for the BedStuy community. A large number of these men are dangerous felons released from prison. Some are sexual predators, and some have mental illness. Bus loads of homeless men are being bused into the sumner Armory each night. We need each and everyone to come out and unite with an action plan that will support a better resolution. Let your voice and presence be heard on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
7-9pm."

***Side Note*** The Brooklyn men's shelter containing 200 beds on two floors (approximately 217,000 square feet of space) and occasional Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

Here is a comment from, George T. McDonald, founder and president of the Doe Fund, which runs a program for the homeless known as Ready, Willing & Able, said in a statement:

Once again, the naysayers are trying to take a positive development in the city’s homeless services and somehow turn it into a negative. The relocation of men’s intake to Bedford-Atlantic is a step forward for the homeless men D.H.S. serves: not only will it result in a better ratio of clients to staff, it will also beef up security and improve programs such as prevention, family reunion services and financial assistance. And, despite what critics are claiming, the relocation will not hurt the community, nor will it increase the number of people living unsheltered. Thanks to the city’s innovations in street outreach services, D.H.S. has successfully moved more than 850 people indoors in the past year. Clearly, people living on the street are responding well to the city’s customized approach. D.H.S. needs to do what is in the best interests of its clients, and that is exactly what it is doing with this enhancement in services.

*** Here is one comment from someone that lived in the Bellevue Shelter

September 19, 2008 12:45 pm

I lived in the Bellevue Shelter for a month before transferring to a more comfortable city shelter run by a nonprofit. I don’t recommend it.

That being said, these programs which claim to provide a better alternative to Bellevue, as Ms. Brosnahan observes, can’t meet the need. For most people, the housing process is much more difficult and takes much more time than Mr. Hess suggests. Medical evaluations, psychological profiles, safety-net service applications become bogged down for months in an underfunded, understaffed, poorly motivated agency.

The tactic of centralizing intake is a way of ridding the neighborhood of people the neighborhood would rather not see. Moving to Crown Heights? Perfect place to ship all these shabby dark skinned people, get them out of the pocket parks, supermarkets, sidewalks.

Ethnic cleansing, the American way.

— Barry Blitstein

Monday, October 13, 2008

The Official Presidential Election Night Coverage


You are Cordially Invited To Join Us For

The Official Presidential Election Night Coverage
Tuesday November 4, 2008
@St Philips Church’s Parish Hall,
265 Decatur St (btwn Stuyvesant/Lewis Ave) Brooklyn, USA
Starting from 6pm-Until
Hosted By: The Parent Committee of Boy Scout Troop/Pack #263 & St. Philips Church

Historically the Church has served as an official location to give and receive information that effect the Community. Let us view this moment in history together, come support your candidate.

With Participation from the Village of Bedford Stuyvesant
Stuyvesant Heights Brokerage Co., Oz Hardware & Home/Therapeutate,
Shops of Lewis Ave Merchants Assoc., Thompkins Ave. Merchant Assoc.,
Bainbridge Circle Block Assoc., Stuyvesant Heights Assoc.

Refreshments/Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening
As we Sit, Discuss, View and Share. Only cheers for this Historical Event

If you like to get involved or have questions contact us at: zedghill@aol.com

FYI

FYI - MXB FARMERS MARKET
This is just a reminder that the event that was rained out a few weeks ago is re-scheduled for this coming Friday October 17th, from 2-5pm. The event will have live music, face painting, food stamp pre-screenings, cooking demonstrations, a home-made facial scrub demonstration, locally made truffles and nut butters, and possibly a few other events. The market will still be from 12-6pm with local and organic fruits and veggies from the Bed Stuy Farm, Red Jacket Orchards, and the Angel Farm, as well as fresh bread and baked goods from Queens. Hope to see everyone there!

Friday, October 10, 2008

BROOKLYNITE GALLERY STRIKES AGAIN


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Opening Reception: October 18th from 7:00pm- 9:00pm, with special
performance by CLOUD --- the ultimate MPC Beat maker.


Brooklynite Gallery is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, 334 Malcolm X Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11233 (between Decatur & Bainbridge Streets)
Take the A or C subway lines to Utica Avenue. Gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday 1:00pm-7:00pm or by appointment. ***Exception--- week of Nov. 9th, Brooklynite Gallery will open Nov. 3 & 4th, (Monday & Tuesday) 1:00pm –7:00pm and will be closed from Nov. 5 – 8th. For all press inquiries, contact Hope McGrath at 917-747-9751 or pr@brooklynitegallery.com.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN NYS IS...TOMORROW, FRIDAY OCTOBER 10

This Friday, October 10th, is the last day for voter registration in New York State. Voting is a very important part of being an American. There are so many countries where people cannot vote. We need to exercise our right to vote.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

DON'T VOTE

Thursday, October 2, 2008

CONGRATS TO OLIVINO