FW: New programs at the LES Girls Club!

Greetings from the LES Girls Club,

 

We are starting a new session of FREE programs at our state of the art 30,000 square foot facility.  We hope you can join us, so please read below and sign up HERE! 

·  This session starts Monday, May 2nd and ends Saturday, June 18th 

·  There will be homework help Tuesday - Friday from 3:30-4:30

·  After-school programs are from 4:30 - 6:15 (unless otherwise noted)

·  Healthy snack and fresh smoothie are provided

·  Programs are for girls in 6th grade and up (unless otherwise noted)

·  SONYC Members (girls in grades 6, 7, and 8th grade) and current Girls Club members will have first priority for all programs

·  Submitting this form does not guarantee space in a program

·  Space is limited and we will do our best to make sure you are in your 1st choice classes. 

Questions? 

Call or e-mail Jenny or Sam at: 

jenny@girlsclub.org or 212-982-1633 ext 213

programs@girlsclub.org or 212-982-1633 ext 212

 

Here's a short video narrated by our Board Member Rosario Dawson:

https://vimeo.com/128501141

 

Check out a recent clip from ABC's The Chew:

https://www.facebook.com/thechewonabc/videos/1050188671707445/

 

Thank You,

Jenny Dembrow
(212)982-1633 ext. 213
The Lower Eastside Girls Club
402 East 8th Street
New York, N.Y.  10009

FW: BMCC STEP - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for SUMMER 2016

 

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) is now accepting applications for the SUMMER 2016 session.

·  Applications Deadline: JUNE 1st, 2016

·  Application Webpage: http://bit.ly/bmccstepapp​

Attached for your records and distribution is a BMCC STEP flyer.  If possible, please post and distribute.  

 

WHAT IS STEP?

STEP programs are designed to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health related fields and the licensed professions. 

BMCC STEP provides NYC students in the 9^th through 12^th grades with a range academic of enrichment courses, research experience, and special programs in science, mathematics and technology content areas.

 

Any student who is intrigued by a possible career in a STEM(Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) field is highly encouraged to apply.  Students who seek to gain a competitive edge for the SAT are also encouraged to apply to this program.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Location: BMCC, 199 Chambers Street.
Dates:  July 18th to August 18th, 2016.  

Days: Mondays-Thursdays (no Fridays)

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Daily lunch & subway access are provided to all participants of the program.

APPLICATION

The BMCC STEP Application can be found at: http://bit.ly/bmccstepapp.

Complete applications & accompanying materials will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Decision Letters will be emailed to applicants on a rolling basis (weekly).

 

If you have any questions or would like additional information about BMCC STEP, please feel free to contact the STEP Coordinator(s).  

Maisha Phillips STEP Coordinator Email: mphillips@bmcc.cuny.edu Phone: 212-220-8000 ext. 5059

Dawn Cahill STEP Coordinator Email: dacahill@bmcc.cuny.edu Phone: 212-220-8000 ext. 5059

 

​or visit: 

The BMCC STEP webpage: http://bit.ly/bmcc-step

FW: Essex Crossing Weekly Construction Updates Apr 18th-23rd 2016

 

Weekly Construction Update io Up   Apr 18-23rd 2016       Lower East Side Residents: To keep you informed of the construction activities at Essex Crossing, we will provide weekly site by site updates.  For more info regarding this work, please contact info@essexcrossingnyc.com. To opt out of these emails, please click unsubscribe on the link at the bottom of this email.           Site 1 (242 Broome Street)   Site 1 will be installing sewer connections until Thursday, April 21st. Excavation on Ludlow Street will occur to allow for the utility connection and will require a diversion of the pedestrian walkway. Flag persons will be placed on both ends of the walkway to direct pedestrians to the other side of the street. The 40" wide trench from the foundation wall to the middle of Ludlow will be steel plated during after work hours for protection. A pedestrian walkway will be set up daily for after work hours.  No after-hours work is anticipated.    Site 2 (115 Delancey Street)   Site 2 will continue at the cellar level with installation of pile caps, waterproofing, and structural slab installation.  Both of these activities will continue on Saturday, April 23rd between the hours of 9am-5pm.  After-hours work may occur on Wednesday, April 20th through Friday, April 22nd depending on the size of concrete pours scheduled for those days.   Site 5 (145 Clinton Street)   Foundation and superstructure work continues at Site 5. Underslab plumbing and electrical installations continue along with concrete pours. Concrete pours are anticipated to take place on Monday, April 18th and Wednesday, April 20th in the early morning hours.          Site 6 (175 Delancey Street)   The coming week's activity at Site 6 includes erecting forms, installing rebar, and pouring concrete for the west half of the 2nd floor slab. A pour on the west side of the 2nd floor is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, April 20th. Due to the size of the concrete pour next week, some finishing work may occur in the evening. Work is scheduled for Saturday,  April 23rd from 9am to 5pm.    Suffolk Street work (between Delancey and Broome)   Drill work is now anticipated to take place Wednesday, April 20th - Friday, April 22nd at various locations on Suffolk Street and the east and west sidewalks between Delancey and Broome Streets. Borings for soil testing will be drilled on the sidewalk with sufficient clearance to safely allow pedestrian traffic to pass.  Cones and plastic bollards, as needed, will be used to divert traffic away from the sidewalk during the work.        Construction Job Info Session - Wednesday, May 18th, 4-6pm Grand Street Settlement, 80 Pitt Street Delancey Street Associates, along with Community Board 3, and workforce partners the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN), Workforce1, and Building Skills will host an info session about constructions jobs at Essex Crossing.  Learn about upcoming positions and job skills training and programs.     M/WBE Opportunities Delancey Street Associates encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) contractors to participate in the development of Essex Crossing across multiple trades. For more information about upcoming bid opportunities, as well as information about future M/WBE trade fairs, networking events and workshops related to the project, please fill out an inquiry form on our website.     You can visit the Essex Crossing News section for the latest project updates.

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FW: Essex Crossing Weekly Construction Updates Apr 11-16th 2016

Weekly Construction Update io Up   Apr 11-16th 2016       Lower East Side Residents: To keep you informed of the construction activities at Essex Crossing, we will provide weekly site by site updates.  For more info regarding this work, please contact info@essexcrossingnyc.com. To opt out of these emails, please click unsubscribe on the link at the bottom of this email.           Site 1 (242 Broome Street)   Site 1 will be installing sewer connections beginning on Tuesday, April 12th and also drilling for additional piles. Excavation on Ludlow Street will occur to allow for the utility connection and will require a diversion of the pedestrian walkway. Flag persons will be placed on both ends of the walkway to direct pedestrians to the other side of the street. The 40" wide trench from the foundation wall to the middle of Ludlow will be steel plated during after work hours for protection. A pedestrian walkway will be set up daily for after work hours.  No after-hours work is anticipated.    Site 2 (115 Delancey Street)   Site 2 will continue at the cellar level with installation of pile caps, waterproofing, and structural slab installation.  Both of these activities will continue on Saturday, April 16th between the hours of 9am-5pm.  After-hours work may occur on Wednesday, April 13th thru Friday, April 15th depending on the size of concrete pours scheduled for those days.   Site 5 (145 Clinton Street)   Foundation and superstructure work continues at Site 5. Underslab plumbing and electrical installations continue along with concrete pours. Concrete pours are anticipated to take place on Wednesday, April 13th and Thursday, April 14th in the early morning hours.         Site 6 (175 Delancey Street)   The coming week's activity at Site 6 includes erecting forms, installing rebar, and pouring concrete for the east half of the 1st floor slab. A pour on the east side of the 2nd floor is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, April 13th. Due to the size of the concrete pour next week, some finishing work may occur in the evening. Work is scheduled for Saturday,  April 16th from 9am to 5pm.    Suffolk Street work (between Delancey and Broome)   Drill work is anticipated to take place April 11th - 14th at various locations on Suffolk Street and the east and west sidewalks between Delancey and Broome Streets. Borings will be drilled on the sidewalk with sufficient clearance to safely allow pedestrian traffic to pass.  Cones and plastic bollards, as needed, will be used to divert traffic away from the sidewalk during the work.        Job Opportunities Delancey Street Associates has partnered with workforce organizations the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN), a group of local agencies that assists Lower East Side and NYC residents to advance their careers and Workforce1,a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. To register for construction related jobs and job training programs in several growth industries, including trainings to more successfully pursue temporary and permanent opportunities at Essex Crossing, please visit  http://bit.ly/constructioncareersnyc.     M/WBE Opportunities Delancey Street Associates encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) contractors to participate in the development of Essex Crossing across multiple trades. For more information about upcoming bid opportunities, as well as information about future M/WBE trade fairs, networking events and workshops related to the project, please fill out an inquiry form on our website.     You can visit the Essex Crossing News section for the latest project updates.

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FW: Essex Crossing Weekly Construction Updates Apr 4-9th 2016

 

Weekly Construction Update io Up   Apr 4-9th 2016       Lower East Side Residents: To keep you informed of the construction activities at Essex Crossing, we will provide weekly site by site updates.  For more info regarding this work, please contact info@essexcrossingnyc.com. To opt out of these emails, please click unsubscribe on the link at the bottom of this email.           Site 1 (242 Broome Street)   Site 1 will be installing sewer connections beginning on Tuesday, April 5th and also drilling for additional piles. Excavation on Ludlow Street will occur to allow for the utility connection and will require a diversion of the pedestrian walkway. Flag persons will be placed on both ends of the walkway to direct pedestrians to the other side of the street. The 40" wide trench from the foundation wall to the middle of Ludlow will be steel plated during after work hours for protection. A pedestrian walkway will be set up daily for after work hours.  No after-hours work is anticipated.    Site 2 (115 Delancey Street)   Site 2 will continue at the cellar level with installation of pile caps, waterproofing, and structural slab installation.  Both of these activities will continue on Saturday, April 9th between the hours of 9am-5pm.  After-hours work may occur on Wednesday, April 6th thru Friday, April 8th depending on the size of concrete pours scheduled for those days.   Site 5 (145 Clinton Street)   Foundation and superstructure work continues at Site 5. Underslab plumbing and electrical installations continue along with concrete pours. Concrete pours are anticipated to take place on Wednesday, April 6th and Friday, April 8th in the early morning hours.        Site 6 (175 Delancey Street)   The coming week's activity at Site 6 includes erecting forms, installing rebar, and pouring concrete for the west half of the 1st floor slab. A pour on the west side of the 1st floor is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, April 6th. Due to the size of the concrete pour next week, some finishing work may occur in the evening. Work is scheduled for Saturday,  April 9th from 9am to 5pm.      Job Opportunities Delancey Street Associates has partnered with workforce organizations the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN), a group of local agencies that assists Lower East Side and NYC residents to advance their careers and Workforce1,a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. To register for construction related jobs and job training programs in several growth industries, including trainings to more successfully pursue temporary and permanent opportunities at Essex Crossing, please visit  http://bit.ly/constructioncareersnyc.     M/WBE Opportunities Delancey Street Associates encourages Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) contractors to participate in the development of Essex Crossing across multiple trades. For more information about upcoming bid opportunities, as well as information about future M/WBE trade fairs, networking events and workshops related to the project, please fill out an inquiry form on our website.     You can visit the Essex Crossing News section for the latest project updates.

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