Presidents Day
Today, we celebrate and honor the life of George Washington, and each of
our Commanders-in-Chiefs, who all have left their marks on our country
through their achievements, leadership and service!
— IN THE PAST WEEK —
Visit with Bell Academy's Student Council and Spelling Bee Champ!
Great conversation with the Student Council at BELL Academy on Wednesday
morning! The school is lucky to have such an enthusiastic group of students
lead the way.
Happy also to recognize the DOE Queens North Spelling Bee Champion, BELL
Academy student Hannah Choi, and her fellow finalists.
Job well done!
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New MTA Bus Redesign Workshop Added!
All residents of Northeast Queens concerned about the MTA's changes to
local service routes, as outlined in the draft plan of the Queens Bus
Network Redesign, are encouraged to attend MTA-led workshops in their
communities to voice their comments.
Join us on Thursday, April 2 at the Bay Terrace Garden Jewish Center for
this newly-added session!
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'Douglaston Library prepping for change'
"In preparation for replacing its old facility with a new one, the
Douglaston Library will be closed from Saturday, Feb. 22 until Monday,
March 16 for a soil assessment.
Managed by the city Department of Design and Construction, the plans seek
to replace the 249-01 Northern Blvd. building with a completely new
structure by fall 2024. The project rests in the design procurement phase,
with architects and engineers not yet designated.
'Our libraries provide the local community with invaluable resources and
are the cornerstones of our neighborhoods,” said Vallone in a statement.
“A brand new, modernized structure at the existing site on Northern
Boulevard will ensure the surrounding community will enjoy access to arts
education and cultural events for generations to come. This preliminary
work is the first step forward, and I’m proud to have worked with former
Queens Borough President Katz and Mayor de Blasio to see the new facility
become a reality!'”
Read More at the [1]Queens Chronicle
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— MORE NEWS —
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Voice Your Concerns to the MTA about
Bus Service in Northeast Queens!
In Northeast Queens, where there is no subway access and limited public
transit options for residents, the first major overhaul of our bus network
in a century should improve — not slash — service to our already
transit-starved neighborhood!
Please share these flyers with your friends and neighbors!
We are also encouraging Northeast Queens residents to share their specific
concerns about the draft plan directly to the MTA [2]here and to [3]sign
our petition to improve, not slash service!
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Census Jobs!
The [4]U.S. Census Bureau needs to recruit 84,000 applicants in New York
City to conduct the 2020 Census. To ensure New York City gets a complete
count, it is crucial that census jobs, especially door-knocking jobs, go to
New Yorkers who reflect the demographics in their communities. At a time
when distrust of government is high, census takers must be able to
communicate with and have the trust of the neighbors they are counting.
New Yorkers can apply NOW to be part of the 2020 Census field operation.
Census taker, recruiting assistant, office clerk, and office supervisor
positions in NYC will pay $25-28/hour based on position. The field
positions are part-time and have flexible hours. Paid training is provided,
no prior skills are necessary, and a 2020 Census job could be an entry
point to a career with the Census Bureau.
To apply, go to [5]2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-JOB-2020 (call
800-877-8339 for TTY/ASCII). Click [6]here for more information on how to
apply. To apply for professional and managerial positions, go
to [7]USAJOBS.gov.
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Help Kickstart a Local Aerial Dance Center!
Northeast Queens residents and business owners Laura Haley and Danielle
Kocal are seeking to open an aerial studio for kids and adults and are
asking for the community's help.
Learn more about their vision below!
[8]Kickstarter
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Thanks for reading! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do
not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Hon. Paul A. Vallone
New York City Council, District 19
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507
Bayside, New York 11361
718.619.8611
[email protected]
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