Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Please join the New York grassroots, the New York State Democratic Committee and the New York State Democratic Senate Campaign Committee for an evening in support of Craig Johnson. Ticket prices range from $50 to $8,500; Governor Eliot Spitzer and Lieutenant Governor David Paterson are expected to attend.

Prey NYC

February 1st, 2007, 6 PM to 9 PM

4 West 22nd Street

New York, NY 10011

To purchase tickets/make a donation, please click here.

If you can't make the physical event, fear not; it will be liveblogged here, on Daily Kos, and The Albany Project.

Help us elect a good, solid Democrat instead of an anti-choice extremist pledged to supporting Joe Bruno's tottering régime. Plus, you get to hang with the coolest guy in politics, Eliot Spitzer; we'll see you there.

De facto Democratic Staten Island City Council Special Election candidate Manny Innamorato has just qualified for matching funds. However he needs raise more money to win the seat that has been in the hands of do nothing Republicans for years.

Manny is holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Jody's Club Forest, 372 Forest Avenue 7-9 PM.

$50 More appreciated.

For more information contact Laura Sword 718 556-3823 or Jason Ascher 917-750-4206 Main office (718)317-0206

mannyforcouncil.com

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

So far NYC has prevented attempts by Wal-Mart to enter Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Opposition has been widespread and bipartisan, including progressives, conservatives, small-business organizations, women's rights groups, labor, and people who object to Wal-Mart's illegal activities regarding immigration, taxes, etc. Wal-Mart keeps trying. This comes from Wake Up Wal-Mart:

As you may know, Wal-Mart has had its eye on New York City for years. Now, Wal-Mart's latest attempt to sneak into NYC is taking place in Brooklyn at Allbee Square.

Please join Brooklyn City Council members, Wal-Mart Free NYC, and local community groups at a rally this Thursday, February 8th, to send a strong message that Wal-Mart is not welcome in downtown Brooklyn (or in any borough of New York City).

We are joining together on Thursday, February 8th, at 1:00 PM at "The Gallery at Fulton Street" in Allbee Square.

RSVP to join us at the rally on Thursday to make your voice heard.

The only thing that has stopped Wal-Mart from building in New York is the growing community opposition to Wal-Mart's irresponsible business model.

New York City 40th Council District

Candidate Forum on Preservation and Development

Sponsored by the Coalition of Concerned Preservation Voters in the 40th District

Thursday, February 8, 2007

7:00-9:00pm

Public School 217

1100 Newkirk Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230

This forum is an opportunity for residents, business owners and community members to hear candidates present their perspectives on preservation and development concerns. All questions presented to the candidates will be focusing on these issues, including questions of landmark designation, community rezonings, and building codes within the district.

Confirmed candidates include Jesse Hamilton, Jennifer James, Zenobia McNally, Harry Schiffman and Leithland Tulloch.

The Coalition of Concerned Preservation Voters in the 40th District is a group of eleven neighborhood and civic organizations that are interested in preserving the unique character of the community. The Coalition believes we must reach out to elected officials and candidates and begin a dialogue about preserving the neighborhoods’ cultural, architectural and historical heritage.

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

Dear Candidates for the 40th Council District:

On Tuesday, February 13th there will be a candidate’s forum at The Church of the Evangel, 1950 Bedford Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.

The forum is being sponsored by Prospect Lefferts United for Services (PLUS) together with Lefferts Manor Association, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Association, PLG Arts and the Ocean by the Park Block Association.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is located entirely within the 40th Council District and is bounded by Empire Boulevard, New York Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Each community group sponsoring this forum is active in the neighborhood and have large active memberships who will be attending.

This forum will be open to all candidates for the 40th Council District seat and we hope each candidate will be in attendance. We have not decided when the forum will start, but we will announce that information as soon as it is available.

Please RSVP to Mark Dicus, President of PLUS, by return email or by phone at 347-244-2763.

Sincerely,

Mark Dicus

In Downtown Brooklyn, right off the Fulton Street Mall, several Abolitionists stood their ground against legal slavery in the United States. Harriet and Thomas Truesdell used to live at 227 Duffield Street, and they hid slaves in their basement. But now New York City thinks its a better idea to destroy this home and build an access road to a hotel and underground parking.

But we're going to stand up for what is right, and have a great time doing it.

Kakande performs

at the Underground Railroad

Saturday Feb. 10 at 9 PM

227 Duffield Street, Brooklyn

between Fulton and Willoughby

Take the 2/3 for Hoyt or the M/R to Lawrence or the B/Q to DeKalb

$8 Suggested donation

Independent Neighborhood Democrats Presents: THE IMPEACHMENT OF GEORGE W. BUSH:

on Thursday, Feb. 15th at 7 PM, 489 Court St. in Brooklyn, IND is hosting the Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman, former Congresswoman and member of the Nixon Impeachment Panel. She will be discussing the impeachment of Bush. Since she has been there in Congressional deliberations over impeachment of a President, I am VERY interested in what she has to say!

Capitol D, Cordozo Democrats, Council of Urban Professionals, culturekitchen, Daily Gotham, Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century, Drinking Liberally, Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee, Living Liberally, Manhattan Young Democrats, New Democratic Majority, New York Democratic Lawyers Council, NYSYD Caucus of Color, PFAW Voters Alliance of NY, Queens County Democrats, Take NY, The Albany Project, and the New York State Democratic Party...

Present a special event!

The Hon. Chuck Schumer

United States Senator

Reading from his new book:

Positively American

Winning Back the Middle-Class Majority One Family at a Time

With our special co-host City Council Speaker Christine Quinn

and NYSDC Co-Chair Dave Pollack

TONIGHT!

7:30pm

Dedicated to Dunham

* February 25, 2007

* Sunday, February 25

1:00–5:00 p.m.

* Kaufmann and Linder Theaters, first floor

* Free with Museum admission

* For details, visit www.amnh.org/blackhistory or call 212-769-5315.

These performances, workshops, and symposia celebrate the life and legacy of Katherine Dunham (1909–2006), a skilled anthropologist; an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and teacher; and a humanitarian and historian.

Dunham studied the African origins of Caribbean dance and rituals, leading to the establishment of a new subdiscipline of anthropology and the development of the Dunham Technique, a dance form that fuses Caribbean, African, and modern dance with ballet, and is still taught today. She founded the first selfsustaining African-American dance troupe. She spoke out against racial segregation and was passionately involved in Haitian-American relations, living in Haiti half the year.

Join this celebration in honor of Ms. Dunham’s many contributions, featuring performances, workshops, and symposia with an array of local companies, national dance troupes, and noted educators and historians. Participants include founding members of Paradigm, Gus Solomons jr and Carmen de Lavallade; ASE Dance Theatre Collective; David Pleasant/Now Griot!*; Obediah Wright Balance Dance Theatre; and a special Dunham presentation featuring advanced students from The Ailey School.

Thursday, March 1, 7 P.M.

March Follies: A Preposterous Pre-Purim Pageant

7-8 P.M. Pre-show festivities

8 P.M. Show begins

Hosted by Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross with comedians Julie Goldman, Seth Herzog, and Lenny Marcus

Join the 'Queen of Judeo Kitsch' and her fabulous friends for a night of live music; stand up comedy, masks and drinks. Costumes are optional – graggers and masks will be provided.

Complimentary drink ticket with admission ticket from 7-8 P.M. Cash bar begins at 8 P.M.

Co-sponsored by the Young Friends of the Museum.

The Young Friends Division is made up of young professionals (21-40) dedicated to raising funds and awareness on behalf of the Museum through social, educational, and philanthropic programming. Young Friends members enjoy benefits including special events, discounts, and free Museum admission.

In cooperation with Jewcy and Storahtelling.

$36 members, $40 non-members

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place • Battery Park City

General Museum Info call 1.646.437.4200• Ticket Info call 1.646.437.4202

Museum Hours Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday: 10am to 5:45pm Wednesday: 10am to 8pm • Friday and the eve of Jewish Holidays: 10am to 5pm

State Senator Diane Savino and Downtown Staten Island Council Vice Chair Kevin Barry host a March 7, 2007 6-8 PM fundraiser fundraiser for Democratic Assembly candidate Matt Titone @ Vida

381 Van Duzer Street Staten Island, NY 10305.

Suggested Donations are $500, $1000 and $2500, but Matt won't turn away those who can't afford to give at those levels.

For More information contact Nick Vagelatos (212)239-7323.

Lunar Eclipse at about 5:30pm.

The best viewing vantage for this evening's lunar eclipse? The promenade of Carl Schurz Park in Yorkville near 86th St. where, assuming favorable weather, local astronomers will set up binoculars and telescopes before sunset. Gathering called off for thick clouds or other inclement weather.