Upcoming from my office:
- Wednesday, 4/2, 6 pm at Goddard Riverside (593 Columbus @88th St.): Our monthly first-Wednesday Housing Clinic. The April topic is “Roommates, sublets and short-term rentals like AirBnB” There will be a presentation and Q&A on that topic, and an opportunity for a free consultation with a housing attorney. Co-sponsored by Goddard Riverside and TakeRoot Justice. Please arrive a little early to sign in; capacity is limited. Call 212-873-0282 for info. (Speaking of housing, don’t forget our office’s talented volunteer, Cheryl, who assists with SCRIE/DRIE, is in on Mondays between 2–5 pm.)
- Please join us for my annual District Office Open House on Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:30 – 7:30 pm at 563 Columbus Ave. (@ West 87th St.).
- Saturday, 4/5, 12–4 pm, outside my District Office (563 Columbus Ave.): NYC Animal Care Centers Mobile Adoption Event.
- Attend a Street Tree Care Clinic, where you can learn from the great folks at Trees New York practical tree stewardship skills. Register at the first link or call 212-873-0282. The next clinic is Sunday, 4/27, 1–3 pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (334 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 76 St) with nonprofits Big ReUse and Adamah NY, then another on Tuesday, 5/20, 5–7 pm, Goddard Riverside (593 Columbus Ave). with Big ReUse.
- Community Recycling Day—for e-waste and unwanted clothing— is Sunday, 5/4, 10 am–2 pm, at Marlene Meyerson JCC (334 Amsterdam Ave. @ West 76th St.).
- Thursday, 5/8, 10 am–1pm, across from my District Office (563 Columbus Ave): Big Shred NY shredding event in partnership with AARP New York. Limit: three boxes.
- Sunday, 5/18, 11 am–2:30 pm, Tecumseh Playground (Amsterdam Avenue @ W. 78th St): Bike Helmet Giveaway & Bike Bonanza.