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<title>Presentation of The East River Blueway Plan</title>
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<title>Start-up City: An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Middle Class New York</title>
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<title>Denim Day NYC Rally</title>
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<title>Manhattan Community Grant Program Workshop</title>
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<title>Community Forum on Civic Restoration</title>
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<title>Denim Day College Op-Ed Writing Contest</title>
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<title>Lunar New Year Celebration</title>
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<title>8th Annual Trailblazers Program and Award Ceremony</title>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meeting- 2/2/13</title>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meeting 2/1/13</title>
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<title>Lower East Side Unity Rally</title>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meeting- 1/31/13</title>
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<title>Haitian Independence Event</title>
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<title>Community Board Information Sessions</title>
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<title>FEMA Information Session</title>
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<title>Harlem Pop-Up Holiday Bazaar</title>
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<title>Food Drive - Ongoing</title>
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<title>Clothing and Textile Recycling Day</title>
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<title>East Side Town Hall</title>
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<title>Special Screening of Gasland</title>
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<title>Harlem Pop-Up Greenmarket</title>
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<title>Shine the Light on Domestic Violence in Times Square</title>
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<title>Hispanic Heritage Celebration</title>
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<title>Know Your Rights Legal Clinic with MFY Legal Services</title>
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<title>East Harlem Back to School Festival</title>
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<title>5th Annual Iftar Dinner</title>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting For Lincoln Towers/Lincoln Square Neighborhood Residents</title>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting - West 90's and West 100's</title>
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<title>East Village Town Hall Meeting</title>
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<title>Pride Month Celebration</title>
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<title>Workshop on Preventing Abuse in Schools</title>
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<title>River to the People: The East River Blueway Project</title>
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<title>River to the People: The East River Blueway Project</title>
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<title>Forum on Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)</title>
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<title>Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration</title>
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<title>Moving Beyond Stop and Frisk: A Dialogue on Alternatives that Work</title>
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<title>Stop the Violence March</title>
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<title>Self Defense Workshop - Denim Day NYC</title>
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<title>River to the People: The East River Blueway Project</title>
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<title>Women's History Month Awards Ceremony and Discussion</title>
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<title>Community Dialogue on Women and Reentry</title>
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<title>Seventh Annual Trailblazers Event</title>
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<title>Celebrate Lunar New Year and Year of the Dragon</title>
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<title>Washington Heights/Inwood Town Hall Meeting</title>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meetings</title>
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<title>Haitian Independence Program and Reception</title>
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<title>Join Your Local Community Board</title>
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<title>Community Board Info Session for Young Professionals</title>
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<title>Clothing and Textiles Recycling Day</title>
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<title>Transportation 2030: A Five Borough Blueprint</title>
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<title>NYUL Absolute Success Parent Academy: A Parent&#8217;s Guide to College</title>
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<title>Heritage Rose District of NYC: Returning to Our Roots Walking Tour</title>
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<title>Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration</title>
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<title>Shine the Light on Domestic Violence in Times Square</title>
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<title>Bank On Manhattan Faith Leaders Breakfast</title>
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<title>Jewish Heritage Celebration</title>
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<title>Think Outside the Cell: A New Day, A New Way</title>
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<title>4th Annual Iftar Dinner</title>
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<title>Super Sprowtz Take Over El Barrio</title>
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<title>Harlem Farm Share</title>
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<title>Manhattan Valley &amp; Morningside Heights Town Hall Meeting</title>
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<title>22nd Anniversary of the Dominican Parade</title>
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<title>LGBT Pride Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony</title>
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<title>Land Use 101 Workshop</title>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Cuts to Early Care and Education</title>
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<title>Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration - Community Justice Awards Ceremony and Public Service Awareness Forum</title>
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<title>Manhattan Borough President Stringer's Disability Task Force's Spring Forum: Pedestrian Safety in the Changing NYC Streetscape</title>
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<title>GASLAND - Screening of the Oscar-nominated Documentary, Q&amp;A with filmmaker Josh Fox</title>
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<title>Clothing &amp; Textiles Recycling Day at La Marqueta</title>
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<title>Heritage Rose District Spring Planting</title>
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<title>Forum on Best Practices for University Sexual Assault Prevention</title>
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<title>Earth Week Extravaganza</title>
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<title>Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board Networking Event on NYC's Residential Deconstruction</title>
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<title>Town Hall on Safety and Security in NYCHA Developments</title>
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<title>Free Tax Preparation Day Event</title>
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<title>New Yorkers For Japan - Benefit to raise funds for relief efforts in Japan</title>
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<title>Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer's Women's History Month Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=529</link>
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<title>Banking on the Future: A New Paradigm for Rebuilding Our Nation's Infrastructure</title>
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<title>Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and Chinatown YMCA Beacon Center presents Lunar New Year Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=527</link>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting with Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr.</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=522</link>
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<title>Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and Manhattan Borough Board host a meeting on the FY 2012 Budget</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=528</link>
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<title>What's Next for World Trade Center Development Town Hall Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=525</link>
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<title>Trailblazers Program &amp; Award Ceremony In Honor of Black History Month</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=523</link>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting with Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr.</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=521</link>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting with Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr.</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=520</link>
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<title>Program and Reception in Honor of Haitian Independence</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=519</link>
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<title>Community Board Information Session</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=518</link>
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<title>Community Board Information Session</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=514</link>
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<title>Community Board Information Session</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=513</link>
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<title>Community Board Information Session</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=512</link>
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<title>Educational Green Roofs for Public Schools Panel</title>
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<title>Kill the Drill Forum</title>
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<title>West Harlem Rezoning Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=516</link>
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<title>Forum on LGBTQ Youth Safety</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=509</link>
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<title>Town Hall Meeting on Elevators and Accessibility in Public Housing</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=507</link>
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<title>Forum on LGBTQ Youth Safety</title>
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<title>Rally for NYC Jobs</title>
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&nbsp;    Join Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer  for a Rally to Save Jobs in NYC  Tuesday, October 19th at 12pm  39th Street and 7th Avenue  On October 19th, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer is joining Save The Garment Center, Arianna Huffington, Congressman Nadler, Congresswoman Maloney, Congressman Ryan (OH), Workers United, Yeohlee Teng, Nanette Lepore, other members of the fashion industry, elected officials and students to once again rally for the manufacturing jobs in the Garment Center.&nbsp;Click here for more information   &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;]]>
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NYS Senate President Pro Tempore Malcolm A. Smith announces the reconvening of the Trilevel Joint Legislative Task Force Hosted by Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer You are invited to testify at a joint legislative hearing "Jobs for the 21st Century" Friday, October 8th, 10am-12pm 1 Centre Street, 19th FloorClick here for more information]]>
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 &nbsp;Key Food Supermarket, Avenue A between East 3rd and East 4thThe event will be held from 3-6 p.m.Lower  East Side residents can share  concerns about their neighborhood or the  Manhattan community with the  Manhattan Borough President Scott  Stringer through "BP on  the Block,&#8221; a weekly initiative that  will bring a  traveling constituent  services desk and listening post to  corners throughout the  Lower East  Side.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]>
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 Location: East Broadway and Rutgers"BP on  the Block,&#8221; a weekly initiative that will bring a  traveling constituent  services desk and listening post to corners throughout the  Lower East  Side.The event will be held from 3-6 p.m.Lower East Side residents can share  concerns about their neighborhood or the Manhattan community with the  Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer through &nbsp;&nbsp;]]>
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<title>Third Annual Iftar Dinner</title>
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In Honor of the Blessed Month of Ramadan  Manhattan Borough President Scott M.  Stringer&nbsp;      Cordially Invites you to the Third Annual Iftar DinnerTuesday, August 17th  Program begins at 6:30pm  The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center    3940 Broadway (between 165th and 166th Streets)    Honoring:&nbsp;  Ibrahim Abdul-Matin    Author, &#8220;Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Planet"&nbsp;  Maryum Khwaja    Director of Social Services, New   York City University Islamic Center&nbsp;  Alioune Niass   Senegalese Muslim vendor, Steward of Public Safety    Interfaith Center  of New York     A secular nonprofit that promotes cooperation among New   York&#8217;s diverse faith communities  Muslim Education and Converts  Center of America (M.E.C.C.A)    A nonprofit that provides Islamic education in New   York City&nbsp;    Co-sponsors:&nbsp;  Council of African Imams; Council of Peoples Organization; Council on American-Islamic Relations-NY; Dalia Mahmoud; Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood; Muslim Consultative Network; Muslim Day Parade; Muslim Public Affairs Council-NY; Shabazz Center; Women in Islam Inc; X Cafe  Click here to view the invitation   ]]>
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<title>Land Use Education Forum</title>
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Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer
invites you to a 
Land Use Education Forum on NYU Plans 2031
Wednesday, August 4th from 6-8pm
Please RSVP to 212-669-4462 or events@manhattanbp.org
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<title>Communities and Justice Conference</title>
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Scott M. Stringer, Manhattan Borough PresidentCyrus R. Vance, Jr., New York County District Attorney and Jeremy Travis, President of The John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Cordially invite you to join them on July 28-29, 2010, in New York City for an exciting two-day conference focused on addressing national trends in prosecution, crime prevention, and criminal justice strategies. The program will feature experts from around the country including prosecutors, community advocates, and academic specialists. Through a combination of moderated panels and breakout sessions on specific topics, we hope to share the vast knowledge, experience, and innovation of our peers in the criminal justice community. We hope you will be able to join us and be a part of this collaborative effort to keep our communities safe and vibrant.
July 28th - July 29th 2010John Jay College of Criminal Justice899 10th Avenue New York, NY 10019Phone: 212-335-9006Fax: 212-335-3808E-mail: conference@dany.nyc.govWeb: http://manhattanda.org/conference
Click here to view the brochureClick here to view the invitation 
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<title>Help for Non-Profits: Using Twitter and Technology to Create Long Lasting Relationships</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer&nbsp;invites you to&nbsp;Help for Non-Profits: Using Twitter and Technology to Create Long Lasting RelationshipsTuesday, July 27th at 8: 30amBaruch College Library Building- Room 750151 E 25th StreetClick here to learn more about this opportunity]]>
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<title>East Harlem Housing Forum</title>
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Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer 
along with
Congressmember Charles B. Rangel, State Senator Bill Perkins and State Senator Jose M. Serrano
Invite you to an 
East Harlem Housing Forum
Tuesday, July 20th from 6-8pm
Come hear from experts on housing issues, learn about your rights, voice your concerns and get your questions answered.
Taino Towers, Crystal Ballroom, 240 East 123rd Street 
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
RSVP at 212-669-4451 or RSVP@manhattanbp.org
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<title>21st Anniversary of the Dominican Parade</title>
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Please Join 
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer 
In Celebration of the 21st Anniversary of the Dominican Parade 
Thursday, July15th10:30am-12:00pm
1 Centre Street, 19th Floor, Large Conference Room
To RSVP,&nbsp;email receptions@manhattanbp.org
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<title>Upper West Side Town Hall</title>
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Manhattan Borough  President Scott M. Stringerinvites you to an Upper West Side Town Hall MeetingWhen: Tuesday, July 13th from 6-8pm&nbsp;Where: Goddard Riverside Community Center, 593 Columbus Ave. (between 88th and 89th Street)RSVP to 212-669-4462 or events@manhattanbp.org&nbsp;Click here to view the flyer&nbsp;&nbsp;  ]]>
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<title>RGB Rally and Press Conference</title>
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Join Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Elected Officials, Housing Advocates and Tenants for a&nbsp;Press Conference and Rally calling on the Rent Guidelines Board to Implement a Rent FreezeJune 17th, 5:00pm, Outside of Cooper Union (7 East 7th Street at 3rd Ave.)RSVP to hearing@manhattanbp.org or 212-669-4374 Click Here to View the Flyer&nbsp;]]>
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<title>Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=491</link>
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Manhattan Borough President
Scott M. Stringer, 
Human Rights Campaign, Marriage Equality New York, and the New York Theater Workshop 
cordially invite you to 
"Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays"
This event will be held&nbsp;Monday, June 14th at 7pm at Angel Orensanz Center at 172 Norfolk Street and will feature a series of theater productions written by some of America's leading playwrights and a wedding reception to follow. 
To view the invitation and to purchase tickets to &#8220;Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays,&#8221; please click here and please use code SOCBP. If you cannot attend and want to support marriage equality, please click here.
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<title>Rent Guidelines Board Strategy Session</title>
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Join Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer 
for a Rent Guidelines Board Strategy Session 
The Borough President's Office will supply you with existing resources and data to help you make a strong argument against rent increases at this year's June 17th public hearing
Tuesday, June 8th 
9:00am-10:00am
1 Centre Street, 19th Floor South
Large Conference Room
Please RSVP to hearing@manhattanbp.org or call 212-669-4374
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<title>NYC Pinnacle Tenants Class Action Forum</title>
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NYC PINNACLE TENANT ALERT   BRUSH (Buyers and Renters United to Save Harlem)   in collaboration with   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer  present   NYC Pinnacle Tenants Class Action Forum  Sunday, May 23,  2010  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Oberia Dempsey  Center Auditorium  127 West 127th Street  Between Lenox Avenue &amp; Adam Clayton Powell BoulevardOn April 27, 2010 the United States District Court, Southern District of New York in the case of Charrons, et al., -v- Pinnacle Group NY LLC and Joel Wiener issued a landmark decision to certify a class action against Pinnacle Group NY LLC. This decision impacts current and possibly former tenants living in Pinnacle buildings in the Boroughs of Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.    Hear more about this case, what the court&#8217;s decision means for you and the thousands of tenants across New York City who are now members of this class action and able to submit evidence against their landlord.      &nbsp;WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Tenants in NYC who from July 11, 2004 -April  27, 2010 currently live in or have lived in a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment directly or indirectly in whole or in part owned by the Pinnacle Group LLC    Please confirm your attendance via email at forum@manhattanbp.org or via telephone at 212.669.2094Click here to view the event flyer &nbsp;  &nbsp;]]>
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<title>APA Public Service Awareness Forum &amp; Community Justice Awards Ceremony</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer 
Invites you to celebrate 
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 
APA Public Service Awareness Forum &amp; Community Justice Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6-8pm at Surrogate's Courthouse (31 Chambers Street)
Honoring: 
MinKwon Center for Community Action
Museum of Chinese&nbsp;in America
Featuring&nbsp;performances by:
Chinese American Arts Council
Decipher
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floor Obsessions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;RSVP to events@manhattanbp.org or 212.669.4465
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<title>Bridging the Divide</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. StringerManhattan Borough President&#8217;s Disability Task Force and VISIONSpresent
Bridgingthe Divide
A Free Symposium on Living with Disabilities in New York City
Thursday, May 13, 20101:30pm - 4:00pmDoors open at 1:00pmVISIONS at Selis Manor

&nbsp;135 West 23rd Street, between 6th and 7th Avenueto RSVP contact Jessica Hall at 212-669-4519or jhall@manhattanbp.org 
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<title>Help for Nonprofits</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott  M. Stringer presents    HELP FOR NONPROFITS:    &#8220;Navigating the City Grant Process&#8221;  An informational workshop on the MBPO Borough Needs Grant Program and New York City grant requirements for nonprofits     TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010  9:30 AM - Registration  10:00 AM - Workshop  Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building  Second Floor Gallery  163 W 125th Street (between Seventh and Lenox Avenues)  RSVP by: Monday, April 26th    Presenters include representatives from the Office of the Manhattan Borough President, Mayor&#8217;s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), the New York State Charities Bureau, and the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB)    You will:    Learn about changes made to the      MBPO Borough Needs Grant Program Application and the submission processLearn about MOCS, New York      State Charities Bureau, and COIB requirements for nonprofits seeking City      fundingHave the opportunity to get      your grant questions answered    To Register: Send an email to Conference@manhattanbp.org. In the subject header reference &#8220;BN Grant Workshop&#8221; or call 212-669-4462     Click here to view the invitationPlease feel free to bring your own coffee and breakfast to this event]]>
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Highbridge Coalition, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Highbridge Canine Club, Casa Duarte, CLIMB, Community League of the Heights, Go Green Washington Heights and Inwood, GrowNYC, Hudson Heights Owners Coalition, Isabella Geriatric Center, Manhattan Times, NYC Parks and Recreation, NYC Mountain Bike Association, Partnerships for Parks, and Yeshiva University Invite You To:&nbsp;  Washington Heights &amp; Inwood Earth Week Celebration   &nbsp;Sunday,  April 25, 2010  Noon to 4:00 p.m.  Highbridge Park  Amsterdam Avenue at 192nd St.  &nbsp;  Featuring:  Live Entertainment &amp; Fun Activities for Kids, Families &amp; Pets!  Giveways: Fruit, Energy Efficient Light Bulbs, T-shirts, Toys and Treats for Kids    &#8226; Learn how to save energy &amp; money  &#8226; Learn simple things you can do in your home to go green  &#8226; Recycle unwanted clothing and textiles  &nbsp;  For more information call the Manhattan Borough President&#8217;s Office at (212) 669-2094  &nbsp;  Sponsored By:      Congressman Charles B. Rangel &#8226; Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer &#8226; NYS Senator Eric Schneiderman &#8226; Assemblymember Herman &#8220;Denny&#8221; Farrell &#8226; Assemblymember Adriano Espaillat &#8226; Councilmember Robert Jackson &#8226; Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez &#8226; ASPCA &#8226; Casa Duarte &#8226; Columbia University &#8226; CHALK &#8226; CLIMB Community Board 12 &#8226; Community League of the Heights &#8226; Con Edison &#8226; Fort Tryon Park Trust &#8226; Fresh Youth Initiatives &#8226; Ft. Washington Library &#8226; Fundacion Profesor Juan Bosch, Inc. USA &#8226; Furry Paws Pet Supply &#8226; Go Green Washington Heights and Inwood &#8226; GrowNYC &#8226; Highbridge Canine Club &#8226; Hudson Heights Owners Coalition &#8226; Isabella Geriatric Center &#8226; Manhattan Times &#8226; Manhattan Compost Project &#8226; New York Restoration Project &#8226; Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance &#8226; NYC Parks &amp; Recreation &#8226; NYC Mountain Bike Association &#8226; NYC Urban Park Rangers &#8226; NYS Department of Environmental Conservation &#8226; Partnerships for Parks &#8226; Yeshiva University  &nbsp;  Come out and do your part to help Washington Heights and Inwood Go Green!  &nbsp;  Click here to read the event flyer]]>
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Please join us for the following event in celebration of the Heritage Rose District:
 
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Earth Day Global Day of Service:
 
An All-Day Planting Event


 
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Saturday, April 24th, beginning at approx.11:00 am
 
Church of the Intercession: 155th St. and Broadway
 
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Ceremony to start at Harriet Tubman Memorial:
 
122nd St. &amp; Fredrick Douglass Blvd.
 
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Members of the local community will be joined by volunteers from neighborhoods across the country for the planting of more than 200 rose bushes in various locations throughout the Rose District. Open to the Public. 
 
Among the participants will be 5th graders from St. Aloysius Education Clinic in Harlem, members from the Black Woman&#8217;s Leadership Caucus, and students from Florida Southern College. 
 
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The Heritage Rose District of New York City is an all volunteer effort, coordinated by the Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer&#8217;s Office as a means of reintroducing roses to the urban landscape of New York City through the establishment and/or restoration of planting beds and rose displays in public spaces at various locations throughout the neighborhoods of West Harlem and Washington Heights. Selection of the specific varieties of &#8220;heritage&#8221; roses for planting recalls the pivotal and historic role that New York City and its local citizens played over the centuries in breeding, cultivation, commerce and appreciation of America&#8217;s favorite flower, the rose. 



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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer,  The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City,  and Go Green East Harlem invite you to:  &nbsp;  East  Harlem Green Festival  &nbsp;  Thursday, April 22, 2010  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Target  East Harlem Garden  417   East 117th St. between Pleasant and 1st Aves.  &nbsp;  LEARN WAYS TO GO GREEN &amp; SAVE MONEY  &nbsp;Featuring:  &#8226; Local and Seasonal Eating Food Demonstrations  &#8226; Workshop on Planting Your Own Apartment Garden  &#8226; Learn More About Community  Gardens  &nbsp;  GIVEAWAYS!  &#8226; Go Green East  Harlem Cookbook  &#8226; Energy Efficient Light Bulbs  &#8226; Local Food &amp; Reusable Bags Energy  &nbsp;  Sponsored By:  The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City &#8226; Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer &#8226; Whole Foods &#8226; Earth Bound Farms &#8226; Transportation Alternatives &#8226; The Manhattan  Land Trust Efficient Light Bulbs &#8226; Local Food &amp; Reusable Bags  &nbsp;  Click here to read the event flyer]]>
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Please join us for the following event in celebration of the Heritage  Rose District:    For the Beauty of the Earth:  A Benefit Earth Day Concert by NYC Outloud    Thursday, April 22, 8:00 pm  Church of the Intercession: 155th St. and Broadway&nbsp;        All are invited and welcome to attend this special evening of choral music to celebrate the Heritage Rose District of New York City. Proceeds will go to the Heritage Rose Foundation, solely to fund the Heritage  Rose District. Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door. A donation of $20 per person attending is suggested.     The Heritage Rose District of New York City is an all volunteer effort, coordinated by the Manhattan  Borough President Scott M. Stringer&#8217;s Office as a means of reintroducing roses to the urban landscape of New York City through the establishment and/or restoration of planting beds and rose displays in public spaces at various locations throughout the neighborhoods of West Harlem and Washington Heights. Selection of the specific varieties of &#8220;heritage&#8221; roses for planting recalls the pivotal and historic role that New   York City and its local citizens played over the centuries in breeding, cultivation, commerce and appreciation of America&#8217;s favorite flower, the rose.   NYC Outloud is a men&#8217;s vocal ensemble that is dedicated to promoting tolerance and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in the New   York area. Performances by the group are dedicated to raising funds not only for the LGBT community, but for the benefit of any not-for-profit organization in need that contributes to an improved society.       Click here to read the flyer on this and other Heritage Rose District Events]]>
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<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=482</link>
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Please join us for the following event in celebration of the Heritage Rose  District:      Return of Roses to Their Harlem Roots: A Lecture by Stephen Scanniello&nbsp;      The spring meeting of the Manhattan Rose Society will feature a presentation and progress report on the Heritage Rose District of New York City. HRF President Stephen Scanniello, acclaimed author, garden designer, gardener and 2009 Great Rosarian of the World Honoree, will discuss the evolution of the project Heritage Rose District of New York City project, which is reintroducing varieties of roses that were grown in New   York City in the 18th and 19th centuries. &nbsp;    Wednesday, April 21, 6:30 pm  - 8:30 pmHorticultural Society of NY Library; 148 West 37th Street, 13th Floor  Wine &amp; Cheese Reception included MRS and HSNY Members Free  Guests $10    RSVP to (516) 759 -1435 or pshanley@aol.com   &nbsp;The Heritage Rose District of New York City is an all volunteer effort, coordinated by the Manhattan Borough President Scott M.  Stringer&#8217;s Office as a means of reintroducing roses to the urban landscape of New York City through the establishment and/or restoration of planting beds and rose displays in public spaces at various locations throughout the neighborhoods of West Harlem and Washington Heights. Selection of the specific varieties of &#8220;heritage&#8221; roses for planting recalls the pivotal and historic role that New York City and its local citizens played over the centuries in breeding, cultivation, commerce and appreciation of America&#8217;s favorite flower, the rose.&nbsp;    Click here to read the flyer on this and other Heritage Rose District Events&nbsp;]]>
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Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer presents
Sexual Assault Awareness Month- Day of Action
Special presentation by: 
Byron Hurt, Documentary filmaker, writer and anti-sexist activist
Guest speaker: 
Harriet Lessel, Executive Director, NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault 
Performance by:
Teatro El Puente, a teen theater company that uses performance to educate audiences on issues affecting young people
To RSVP, please call 212-669-4465 or email events@manhattanbp.org
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<title>2010 Earth Week Extravaganza</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=488</link>
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The YM &amp; YWHA of Washington  Heights and Inwood,   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer,   and Go Green Washington  Heights &amp; Inwood   Invite You to Celebrate:  &nbsp;  2010 Earth Week Extravaganza  &nbsp;  Sunday, April 18,  2010  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  YM &amp; YWHA of Washington  Heights and Inwood  54 Nagle Ave.  Between Elwood St. and Broadway  &nbsp;  Giveaways and entertainment for children and adults!  Learn how to save energy &amp; money  Learn simple things you can do in your home to go green  Recycle unwanted clothing and textiles  Learn best ways to garden  Go to the YM &amp; YWHA website for more information  &nbsp;  Sponsored By:  Congressman Charles B. Rangel &#8226; Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer &#8226; NYS Senator Eric Schneiderman &#8226; Assemblymember Herman &#8220;Denny&#8221; Farrell &#8226; Assemblymember Adriano Espaillat &#8226; Councilmember Robert Jackson &#8226; Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez &#8226; CHALK &#8226; City of New York Parks &amp; Recreation &#8226; Community 12 &#8226; Con Edison &#8226; Eden Village Camp &#8226; Ft Washington Florist &#8226; Go Green Washington Heights and Inwood &#8226; GrowNYC &#8226; Jewish Climate Change Coalition &amp; Hazon &#8226; Lower East Side Ecology Center &amp; Composting &#8226; Manhattan Times &#8226; New York Restoration Project &#8226; NYBG &#8226; NYSERDA &amp; Solar 1 &#8226; Urban Park Rangers &#8226; Urban Prairie &#8226; Wearable Collections  &nbsp;  Click here to read the event flyer]]>
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<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=477</link>
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Office of Recycling Outreach &amp; Eduation,   Clemente Soto V&#233;lez Cultural and Educational Center,and Go Green Lower East Side  &nbsp;Invite You to a Free STOP 'N' SWAP  &nbsp;Bring clean, reusable, portable items to share. Or just come see what's free for the taking! NOTE: No furniture or other large items will be accepted. &nbsp;Sunday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;  Clemente Soto V&#233;lez Cultural Center107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002    Directions: Take the F, J, M or Z train to the Essex St.-Delancey St. Station, or take the M9, M14 or B39 bus to the same cross streets. Walk 2 blocks East (towards the Williamsburg Bridge) to Suffolk St. and make a left onto Rivington St.Click here to view the flyer  ]]>
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<title>Lunar New Year Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=475</link>
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Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer 
Presents
Lunar New Year Celebration
Year of the Tiger
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Chinatown YMCA Beacon Center
100 Hester Street (corner of Hester and Forsyth)
RSVP to 212-669-4374
Receptions@manhattanbp.org&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<title>Free Tax Preparation Day</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=476</link>
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Manhattan Borough President 
Scott M. Stringer 
in partnership with 
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, State Senator Daniel L. Squadron, Assemblymember Brian P. Kavanagh, Councilmember Margaret Chin, Councilmember Rosie Mendez, Ariva, Inc., Asian Americans for Equality, Educational Alliance, Henry Street Settlement, Manhattan Community Board 3
present
FREE Tax Preparation Day
Federal and New York State Tax Returns Prepared by IRS Certified Volunteers
March 6, 2010-10am to 4pm
Henry Street Settlement, Workforce Development Center
99 Essex Street (between Rivington &amp; Delancey Streets)
Space is limited- call the Manhattan Borough President's Office 
to make an appointment at: 212-669-2094
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Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer     andCenter for Nonprofit Strategy and Management forHELP FOR NONPROFITS: Pre-consulting Day Workshop for the New York City Nonprofit Community&nbsp;Wednesday, February 24th, 3:30 &#8211; 6:00 p.m. Baruch College Administrative BuildingThird Floor &#8211; Room 301135 E 22nd Street (between Lexington and Third Avenue)RSVP by: Thursday, February 18th&nbsp;You will:&#8226; Learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your organization in these challenging times&#8226; Learn strategic techniques to enhance organizational operations management, marketing, fundraising, technology, and more.To Register: Send an email to Conference@manhattanbp.org. In the subject header reference &#8220;Pre-Consulting Day Workshop&#8221; and workshop date, or call 212-669-4462.Seating is Limited!View the event flyer here ]]>
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<title>5th Annual Trailblazers Award Ceremony in Honor of Black History Month</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer invites you to the fifth annual Trailblazers award ceremony in honor of Black History Month
The Manhattan Borough President will be honoring these distinguished trailblazers: 
Jean Corbett-Parker &amp; Jackie Rowe-Adams, Founders of Harlem Mothers Stop Another Violent End (S.A.V.E.)
John Starks, Former NBA Player &amp; Education Advocate
Iesha Sekou, Founder &amp; Executive Director of Street Corner Resources, Inc. 
Thursday, February, 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Doors open at 6pm)Gospel Uptown, 2110 7th Avenue at 125th Street
Please RSVP at 212.669.4374 or Receptions@manhattanbp.org
Click here to view the invitation]]>
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<title>Washington Heights Town Hall Meeting</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
and Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 
invite you to a
Washington Heights Town Hall Meeting


Thursday, January 28th, 7:00 p.m.
Mt Sinai Jewish Center, 135&nbsp;Bennett Avenue (at Broadway)&nbsp;
Please RSVP to 212-669-4465 or events@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.


View the event flyer here 
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<title>Help for Nonprofits: Pre-consulting Day Workshop for the NYC Nonprofit Community</title>
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Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer     andCenter for Nonprofit Strategy and Management forHELP FOR NONPROFITS: Pre-consulting Day Workshops for the New York City Nonprofit Community&nbsp;Tuesday, January 26th, 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office BuildingSecond Floor Gallery163 W 125th Street (between Seventh and Lenox Avenue)RSVP by: Thursday, January 21st&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wednesday, February 24th, 3:30 &#8211; 6:00 p.m. Baruch College Administrative BuildingThird Floor &#8211; Room 301135 E 22nd Street (between Lexington and Third Avenue)RSVP by: Thursday, February 18th&nbsp;You will:&#8226; Learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your organization in these challenging times&#8226; Learn strategic techniques to enhance organizational operations management, marketing, fundraising, technology, and more.To Register: Send an email to Conference@manhattanbp.org. In the subject header reference &#8220;Pre-Consulting Day Workshop&#8221; and workshop date, or call 212-669-4462.Seating is Limited!View the event flyer here   ]]>
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<title>A Program and Reception in Honor of Haitian Independence</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer,

Healthfirst,
The Haitian Roundtable and New York Carib News 
&nbsp;Cordially Invite You to
A Program and Reception in Honor of HAITIAN&nbsp;INDEPENDENCE

&nbsp;Special Recognition Awards Will Be Presented To:Joel Dreyfuss - Managing Editor, The RootDr. Leslie Kernisant - Founder, SIMACTGeraldine Mehu - Executive Director, Head of Strategic Communicationsfor Investment Solutions, UBS Wealth ManagementNinaj Raoul -Executive Director &amp; Co-founder, Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees
&nbsp;Tuesday, January 26th, 6:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;
New Location!
434 West 33rd Street - Penthousebetween 9th and 10th Avenues 

&nbsp;Space is limited-RSVP RequiredRSVP by January 25 at kspaulding@manhattanbp.org or at 212.669.2094&nbsp;

Please support relief efforts in Haiti.The US Fund for UNICEF will be present to receive donations. All proceeds will go to The US Fund for UNICEF, a registered 501c3. 100% of all proceeds collected by the US Fund for UNICEF will support relief operations on the ground in Haiti.Special Thanks to Healthfirst for generously underwriting this event.
Click here to view the invitation]]>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meeting</title>
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&nbsp;
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
and Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 
invite you to a 
Harlem Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, January 23, 11:00 a.m.


Church of Intercession, 550 West 155th Street (at Broadway)&nbsp;
Please RSVP to 212-669-4465 or events@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.
Click here to view the flyer ]]>
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<title>Harlem Town Hall Meeting</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
and Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 
invite you to a 
Harlem Town Hall Meeting
Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m.


Esplanade Gardens, 129-133 West 147th Street, Building 3 (at 7th Avenue)&nbsp;
Please RSVP to 212-669-4465 or events@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.
Click here to view the flyer ]]>
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<title>New Yorkers for Haiti: An Event in Support of Relief Efforts Following the Earthquake in Haiti</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=468</link>
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 Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer,The Haitian Roundtable, National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO),and Fernando MateoAtNEW YORKERS FOR HAITI: An Event in Support of Relief Efforts Following the Earthquake in Haiti to Benefit the US Fund for UNICEF   Friday, January 15th, 6:00 &#8211; 8:30 p.m. Talay, 701 West 135th St. at 12th Ave. &nbsp;The US Fund for UNICEF will be present to receive donations.All proceeds will go to The US Fund for UNICEF, a registered 501c3.For more information call (212) 669-8300 orclick here to learn more about the MBPO's special relief efforts for Haiti.View the event invitation here  ]]>
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<title>Informational Meeting on Manhattan&#8217;s Community Boards</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=463</link>
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARD! Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer     For an Informational Meeting Manhattan's Community Boards Learn About:&#8226; The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Board Members&#8226; How Borough President Stringer Is Reforming and Empowering our Borough&#8217;s Community Boards&#8226; How to Apply to Serve on a Manhattan Community Board  &nbsp;    Final Community Board Information Session:Monday, January 11th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m. Community Board 12, 711 West 168th Street&nbsp;Please RSVP to 212-669-4374 or RSVP@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.View the event flyer here Click here to learn more about how to become a community board member ]]>
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<title>Informational Meeting on Manhattan&#8217;s Community Boards</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=465</link>
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARD! Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer     For an Informational Meeting Manhattan's Community Boards Learn About:&#8226; The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Board Members&#8226; How Borough President Stringer Is Reforming and Empowering our Borough&#8217;s Community Boards&#8226; How to Apply to Serve on a Manhattan Community Board  &nbsp; Community Board Information Session:Thursday, January 7th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.  Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, 19th Floor      Or Attend the Final Community Board Information Session:Monday, January 11th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m. Community Board 12, 711 West 168th Street&nbsp;Please RSVP to 212-669-4374 or RSVP@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.View the event flyer here  Click here to learn more about how to become a community board member   ]]>
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<title>Go Green East Harlem &amp; HOPE Community Groundbreaking</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=464</link>
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PLEASE JOIN    Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer; HOPE Community Interim Executive Director Jay Marcus; Eric Bluestone, Partner of the Bluestone Organization; and the Go Green East Harlem Steering Committeefor a&nbsp;GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY for the Calvert ApartmentsFriday, December 18, 9:30 a.m. East 117th Street &amp; Lexington AvenueThe mixed income residential development will create 79 residential units; of which, 56 units will be of moderate, middle and market rate cooperative (home ownership) in two buildings and 23 units of low income rental housing in four other buildings. Over 12,000 square feet of new retail/commercial space inclusive of 1,000 square feet of storefront space for community use and services will also be part of the development. The project is being developed in partnership between Hope Community Inc. and The Bluestone Organization.View the event flyer here ]]>
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<title>Employment Law Clinics</title>
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Employment Law ClinicsFor Low-wage and Immigrant Workers
Co-Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
Fridays 10am - 3pm
Manhattan Borough President's Northern Manhattan Office
163 W. 125th Street - 5th FloorTo Schedule an Appointment please call&nbsp;212.531.1609
In EnglishEn EspanolEn Francais]]>
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<title>Informational Meeting on Manhattan&#8217;s Community Boards</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=462</link>
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARD! Please Join   Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer     For an Informational Meeting Manhattan's Community Boards Learn About:&#8226; The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Board Members&#8226; How Borough President Stringer Is Reforming and Empowering our Borough&#8217;s Community Boards&#8226; How to Apply to Serve on a Manhattan Community Board  &nbsp;    Two More Community Board Information Sessions Are Available:Thursday, December 17th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m. Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building, 163 West 125th Street, Room 8A Monday, January 11th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m. Community Board 12, 711 West 168th StreetView the invitation here    Please RSVP to 212-669-4374 or RSVP@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.]]>
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<title>NYC Food &amp; Climate Summit</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=460</link>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
In Conjunction With
New York University &amp; Just Food
Invite You&nbsp;to the&nbsp;
NYC FOOD &amp; CLIMATE SUMMIT:
Creating a Platform&nbsp;for Change
&nbsp;
Click Here for Registration Information


NYC Food Charter and Pledge Click here to make your pledge!


&nbsp;
Saturday, December 12, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New York University - Jack Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10012
&nbsp;
View the Save-the-Date flyer here
View the Summit's&nbsp;brochure here&nbsp;]]>
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<title>Informational Meeting on Manhattan&#8217;s Community Boards</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=461</link>
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARD!
Please Join 


Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer




For an Informational Meeting Manhattan's Community Boards


Learn About:

&#8226; The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Board Members

&#8226; How Borough President Stringer Is Reforming and Empowering our Borough&#8217;s Community Boards


&#8226; How to Apply to Serve on a Manhattan Community Board 
&nbsp;


&nbsp;



Three Community Board Information Sessions Are Available:
Thursday, December 10th, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, 19th Fl
Thursday, December 17th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.
Adam Clayton Powell State Oce Building, 163 West 125th Street, Room 8A
Monday, January 11th, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.
Community Board 12, 711 West 168th Street






To view the invitation click here
Please RSVP to 212-669-4374 or RSVP@manhattanbp.org and specify which session you plan to attend.




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<title>Kill the Drill Campaign: Rally &amp; Testify!</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
and the &#8220;Kill the Drill&#8221; CampaignInvite You to&nbsp;
&nbsp;
RALLY: November 10, 2009 at 5 p.m.
Outside Stuyvesant H.S. (345 Chambers St.)
&nbsp;
TESTIFY: November 10, 2009 at&nbsp;6:30 p.m.
At Stuyvesant H.S. (345 Chambers St.)
Please contact 212-669-4462 or rsvp@manhattanbp.org with questions
or info on how to get involved.
&nbsp;
View event flyer here&nbsp;]]>
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<title>12th Annual Italian Heritage and Cultural Celebration</title>
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&nbsp;
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer 
and 
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
invite you to the
12th&nbsp;Annual Italian Heritage &amp; Cultural Celebration
Tuesday,&nbsp;October 20th, 20096:30pm - 8:30pmCity Hall, Council ChambersCity Hall between Broadway and Park RowPlease RSVP at 212.669.4374 or email Receptions@ManhattanBP.org
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<title>Randall's Island Park Town Hall Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.mbpo.org/calendar_details.asp?id=457</link>
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Randall's Island Park Town Hall Meeting
Co-Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer
Wednesday October 14th, 6pm
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
2180 First Avenue at 112th StreetRSVP recommeded, please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;Nicole Collins at 646.672.2387 or ncollins@health.nyc.gov
See Flyer Here]]>
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<title>Second Annual Iftar Dinner</title>
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M. StringerCordially Invites You to the Second Annual
Iftar Dinner
Wednesday, September 2, 2009Program starts at 6:00pmThe Malcolm X and Dr. Betty ShabazzMemorial &amp; Educational Center3940 Broadway at 165th StreetPlease RSVP at 212.669.4374 or Receptions@ManhattanBP.org 
View the invitation here&nbsp;]]>
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