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11 / 16
Start: 19:00
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Thursday evening, November 16th, at 7:00 p.m., please join your neighbors for a community forum featuring an update on the proposed “Atlantic Yards†arena and high-rise development project. The meeting will take place at the Hanson Place United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Hanson Place and Saint Felix Street in Fort Greene, just up the block from the Williamsburgh Savings Bank building. The evening's program will feature: -- An update on the recently filed Federal eminent domain lawsuit, and other legal challenges Invited speakers include: -- Assemblyman-elect Hakeem Jeffries Forum Sponsors: Atlantic Avenue Betterment Association • Bergen Street Block Association • Brooklyn Bears Community Garden • The Brooklyn Christian Times • Brooklyn Vision • Carroll Street Block Association (5th-6th Ave.) • Dean Street Block Association (4th-5th) • Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn • East Pacific Block Association • Fifth Avenue Committee • Fort Greene Association • Friends and Residents of Greater Gowanus • Park Slope Neighbors • Pratt Area Community Council • Prospect Place Block Association Atlantic Yards Task Force • Sierra Club • South Oxford Street Block Association • South Portland Block Association • The Society for Clinton Hill • Times Up! • Warren St. Marks Community Garden • Reverend David Dyson, Pastor of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church • Reverend Dr. Daniel Meeter, Pastor of Old First Reformed Church Hanson Place United Methodist Church, Hanson Place and Saint Felix Street in Fort Greene Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn, Reverend David Dyson, Reverend Dr. Daniel Meeter, Sierra Club, et al | ||
11 / 17
Start: 17:00
End: 19:00
Voting machine demonstration! Prevent the problems that have happened in other cities from happening here before it is too late! New York 's machine certification schedule is pushed back past December. With machines not being certified until, perhaps, February 20. In the new schedule, counties could be asked to choose equipment no later than March 7. The delays are directly related to Ciber, the so-called "Independent Testing Authority" conducting most of NY's certification, and being unable to produce an acceptable Security Test Plan. Further revision of the security test plan is in progress, but the full security review cannot be completed before February. We could generously say that Ciber didn't know what they were facing as they certified everything put in front of them for a couple years. Not so generously I say they are responsible for the recent, undeserved recertifying of the CA machines, and are still not reliable. This delay is due to another ITA deeming their plan lacking. Ciber was listed on Hacking Democracy as not checking the Diebold for security, but certifying nonetheless. NOV 17 / Voting machine demonstration at 5:00 p.m. Savoy Multipurpose room, Hostos Community College , 20 Walton Avenue, Bronx, | ||
11 / 18
Start: 09:00
End: 18:00
If you want to meet the technologists and web strategists behind the blog revolution, this is the conference to attend. It is open to everybody and anybody and it's free. The catch? There's space for only 150 people. Register now. ### JOIN PROGRESSIVE LEADERS FOR POST-ELECTION DEBRIEF and SKILL SHARE!!! With so many people at all levels discovering amazing ways in communicating, organizing, using technology to make a difference and adapting to new media habits, it doesn't make sense for a post-election debrief to exclude you... This is why we are calling all technologists, local union activists, grassroots community leaders, precinct captains, heads of a local parties and activists who are kicking ass in a bold new way! We invite you to attend RootsCamp NYC on Saturday, 18 November 2006 at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn What is RootsCamp NYC? Polytechnic University, Brooklyn Rootscamp | ||
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11 / 20
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
From the Fort Greene Association: Tonight, Monday evening, the Fort Greene Association will host a public forum focused on development in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood. What: "Development going up on the streets of Fort Greene - what's going on and what can Fort Greene expect?" When: Monday, November 20th, 7:30 p.m. Where: 85 South Oxford Street (between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, Fort Greene) The event will feature a talk by Joe Chan, president of New York City's Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. Mr. Chan, appointed this year by Mayor Bloomberg, oversees development within the "Downtown Brooklyn Plan," including projects being built along Flatbush Avenue and into Fort Greene on Fulton Street and Myrtle Avenue, properties within the BAM Cultural District, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from incoming State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, who will represent the 57th Assembly District beginning in January. Mr. Jeffries will address the meeting and take questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come and have your say. 85 South Oxford Street (between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, Fort Greene) Fort Greene Association | ||
11 / 21
Start: 16:00
End: 19:00
Public Hearing before the Board of Elections! Prevent the problems that have happened in other cities from happening here before it is too late! New York 's machine certification schedule is pushed back past December. With machines not being certified until, perhaps, February 20. In the new schedule, counties could be asked to choose equipment no later than March 7. The delays are directly related to Ciber, the so-called "Independent Testing Authority" conducting most of NY's certification, and being unable to produce an acceptable Security Test Plan. Further revision of the security test plan is in progress, but the full security review cannot be completed before February. We could generously say that Ciber didn't know what they were facing as they certified everything put in front of them for a couple years. Not so generously I say they are responsible for the recent, undeserved recertifying of the CA machines, and are still not reliable. This delay is due to another ITA deeming their plan lacking. Ciber was listed on Hacking Democracy as not checking the Diebold for security, but certifying nonetheless. New York City Board of Elections, 42 Broadway (near Exchange Place), 6th floor | ||
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11 / 27
Start: 10:00
End: 23:00
ASSEMBLE FOR RIGHTS NYC OPPOSES NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly WHAT: Rally to voice opposition to recent New York Police Department proposals that would restrict public gatherings WHO: [www.assembleforrightsnyc.org|Assemble for Rights NYC] DATE: Monday, November 27, 2006 TIME: 10AM to 11AM WHERE: NYPD Headquarters, One Police Plaza CONTACT: Mark Taylor: (646) 338-5643; mark@a4rnyc.org New York City Police Headquarters http://www.assembleforrightsnyc.org | ||
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11 / 30
Start: 19:00
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Brooklyn's Independent Neighborhood Democrats (IND) is hosting a celebration of this year's massive Democratic win on November 30th at 7 PM at Kane Street Synagogue, 236 Kane St. between Court and Clinton Streets. And it looks like a great lineup! Special guests will be: Hank Sheinkopf: political consultant and NY-1 Political Roundtable panelist. Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez: incoming Chairwoman or the House Small Business Committee. A DCCC Field Strategist from Washington, D.C. (as yet unnamed?) Congressman Charles Rangel: incoming Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Speakers will discuss the election and what it means, and will take Questions and Answers. Kane Street Synagogue, 236 Kane St. between Court and Clinton Streets. Independent Neighborhood Democrats | ||
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12 / 5
Start: 18:30
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MoveOn.org played a huge role in the 2006 victories for Democrats and progressives. With very effective targeted ads and a massive phone bank campaign, it is likely that MoveOn.org was one of the most effective organizations this year. But they aren't relaxing yet. They realize that winning the election was just the beginning! They are already gearing up for the fight to keep the new Congress focused on key issues. To kick it off, there is an organizing party in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mandate for Change Kickoff Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Come and be part of the campaign to keep our new Congress focused on solutions to the big issues -- health care, Iraq, energy, restoring constitutional freedoms. This is also a great chance to celebrate the changes in Washington with your Brooklyn neighbors! Location: Brooklyn, NY 11231 I won't be able to make it (my department's Holiday party is that evening!), but I hope it is a good start to the new legislative year. Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (RSVP for directions) MoveOn.org | ||
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12 / 8
Start: 20:00
End: 23:00
Dallam-Dougou, African-Gypsy Jazz Friday December 8, 8pm: Brooklyn, NY Explores the common groove between the West African griots and the Hungarian dance fanatics. The all-star cast of musicians that could only be found in NYC includes Famoro Dioubate (balafon), Avram Fefer (sax/clarinet), Jacob Schulman-Ment (Hungarian fiddle), Sylvian Leroux (African flute), Tzafrir Lichtenstein (drums) and Raul Rothblatt (bandleader, cello). With special guest Tim Abdulla Fuson on Moroccan gimbre and Missia Diabate, the "Tina Turner" of West Africa. At The Village @ Güreje, 886 Pacific St. (Washington & Underhill), Brooklyn For info: 718-857-2522 Admission: $7 The Village @ Güreje, 886 Pacific St. (Washington & Underhill), Brooklyn | ||
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12 / 16
Start: 11:30
March for Justice with DFNYC, Community Leaders and Sean Bell's Family - Sat. Dec 16, 11:30am -Meet at 59th Street & 5th Avenue Community leaders from all over the City have planned a citywide call to action for prompt and decisive action to protest misconduct in the shootings of three young men by the NYPD on November 25. A massive "March for Justice," will take place this Saturday, December 16th, beginning at 11:30 am at 59th Street & 5th Avenue. Democracy for NYC along with Community Free Democrats and Three Parks Independent Democrats are joining our elected officials, civic and community leaders, and union members in a show of unity. Please join us Saturday. Let us know if you're coming. To join our group, email Bernadette at bevangelist@dfnyc.org. For more information about the march, contact 212-408-8416. NOTES: I should note that Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats is also spreading the word about this. I also should note that I have been told that this is not a permitted march, but that the police will not interfere. Joy and I will try to be there. Meet at 59th Street & 5th Avenue in Manhattan DFNYC, CBID, Community Free Democrats and Three Parks Independent Democrats Start: 15:00
Despite the crazy, anti-science whining of the Denial Lobby, global warming is REAL and there is something we can do about it. And with a new, far more reality-based Conrgess coming in, now is the time to get the ball rolling. MoveOn.org is ready to inform the public and pressure Congress to do something. On Saturday, December 16, 2006 thousands of MoveOn.org members are getting together across the country to sound the alarm about the climate crisis. They are going to get together in living rooms around the country, watch the blockbuster documentary, An Inconvenient Truth and press Congress to take action to solve our climate crisis. If you haven’t seen the movie, you have to (I saw Al Gore present it live!). If you have, you help raise awareness and push Washington to take action on the biggest crisis facing our planet. In America, political will is a renewable resource and together we can build the will to do what has to be done. Sign up to attend a house party near you. Or, if you prefer, host your own. Various MoveOn.org | ||
