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MITCHELL-LAMA CO-OP WEIGHS SUBSIDY AGAINST PROFIT
What happens if market-rate apartment sales make life more expensive for those who stay?
By Rachel Nielsen >
IS 'GREEN' THE PLACE TO LOOK FOR JOB GROWTH?
Workforce leaders convened to begin making a real plan for New Yorkers to identify and obtain jobs in the sustainability sector.
By Abraham Paulos >
CLOSE-TO-HOME TREATMENT FOR YOUTHS GAINS NOTICE
An initiative by the city Department of Probation shows signs of success.
By Betsy Morais >
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Tues., July 8, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Training: Energy Efficient Building Operator Class; Sponsor: Pratt Center for Community Development; Location: Pratt Institute Manhattan Campus at 144 West 14th St., Rm. 613 (July 15th session will be at 105 Bruckner Blvd. in the Bronx); More Info: Wendy Fleischer (718) 636-3486 ext. 6450 or
wfleisch@pratt.edu; Fee.
Fri., July 11, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Event: Metro Expo NY Stamp Show; Sponsor: Metropolitan Expositions, LLC; Location: Midtown Holiday Inn 440 West 57th St. (between 9th & 10th Aves.); More Info: (800) 635-3351 or StampNewsNow@verizon.net; Free.
Mon., July 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Training: Spanish For Social Activists; Sponsor: The Brecht Forum; Location: 451 West St. (between Bank & Bethune Sts.); More Info: (212) 242-4201 or www.brechtforum.org; Fee.
Mon., July 14, 2:00-10:00 p.m. Benefit: 4th International Food Festival; Sponsor: Hattie Carthan Community Garden; Location: Hattie Carthan Community Garden (Take the G - Bedford/Nostrand B38 to Marcy & Lafayette Aves.); More Info: Yonnette Fleming (718) 638-3566 or hattiecarthangarden@yahoo.com; Free.
Tues., July 15, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Training: How to Run for Public Office in NYC; Sponsor: League of Women Voters of the City of New York; Location: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue; To Register call (718) 482-7244 or visit http://ace.laguardia.edu; $50 Materials.
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IN THE NEWS
Obama's Organizing Years, Guiding Others and Finding Himself
The presidential candidate eventually left organizing in Chicago because he wanted to make change on a larger scale.
The New York Times
Little Action On Police Misconduct, Civilian Review Board Says
The NYPD did not discipline police officers regarding more than 100 complaints substantiated by the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Daily News
Subsidizing Sweatshops
This report documents that textile factories with sweatshop conditions fulfill many government contracts for public employees' uniforms, including in New York state.
SweatFree Communities
The Gentrification Project That Turned Into A Rat Castle On Ludlow
A new development becomes a debacle on the booming Lower East Side.
Village Voice
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Space Available--Lansner & Kubitschek--325 BROADWAY
4 sunny offices in landmark building 5 minutes from
courthouses. Each is 130 sq. ft. with high ceilings
and large windows. Furniture available. Rent $1,500. each per
month, includes utilities, use of kitchen, shower, conference rooms, and library.
Contact Michelle Huey at 212-349-0900
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER--Picture the Homeless--Admin. duties: staffing front office and phone and/or recruiting and supervising volunteers to do so; creating and maintaining filing systems; maintaining contacts and client database; ordering supplies; researching, negotiating and overseeing vendor contracts; handling petty cash; working with bookkeeper to process payables; streamlining and creating efficient admin. systems as needed; correspondence. HR responsibilities: processing payroll; setting up garnishes; benefits research and coordination including flex spending plan; maintain personnel files. Development duties include tracking donations; assisting with proposals; thank you letters, filing and grass roots fundraising.
The ideal candidate must have prior work experience in admin/hr, be skilled in time management, possess great attention to detail, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be a proactive problem solver and able to focus in a sometimes noisy, hectic environment. Computer proficiency in required, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a committed and energetic team. Compensation is mid 30's with health and dental benefits. Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of references to: lynn@picturethehomeless.org and indicate admin assist in the subject line, or snail mail to or mail to
Lynn Lewis
Picture the Homeless
2427 Morris Ave., 2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10468
Absolutely no phone calls or email inquiries, please.
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COORDINATOR, NUTRITION OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAM (NOEP)--Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, Inc.--The Coordinator manages all aspects of the program. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Ability to travel throughout Nassau County.College degree or equivalent work experience. Send cover letter and resume to lgebrem@hwcli.com or fax to 516-483-4794. Visit www.HWCLI.com for a detailed description.
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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT--Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation--Restoration seeks experienced energetic administrative professional to assist the fund development team with fundraising, programs, PR and event planning. Major duties include Raiser's Edge maintenance/reporting, assistance with time- sensitive fund proposals/reports, coordinating with fiscal on invoicing/gifts, create/ maintain filing systems, coordinate with consultants.
Successful candidate is an organized self-starter with strong oral/ writing skills; proficient with Microsoft Office, Internet, Raiser's edge proficiency a plus. Email resume/cover letter: devws@restorationplaza.org or fax 718-636-0511.
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DIRECTOR--New York Professional Nurses Union--DIRECTOR, New York Professional Nurses Union. NYPNU is a grassroots, independent union representing approximately 1,000 Registered Nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital. We are seeking an experienced individual to administer the contract, provide membership education and support collective bargaining. Qualifications: at least 3 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree, strong writing and speaking skills, ability to troubleshoot computers, ability to manipulate data in Excel spreadsheets, commitment to trade unionism, background in health care a plus. $75,000+ depending on experience; comprehensive benefit package. Apply by July 31st; the sooner, the better. Send cover letter and resume to:
Zauderer@nypnu.org, Fax: (212)988-2073
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INTAKE INTERVIEWER--ESPERANZA--INTAKE INTERVIEWER-Esperanza NY, Inc., an innovative juvenile justice program, seeks an Intake Interviewer to assess court-involved youth and their families for eligibility for our counseling program. Bachelor's degree required. Experience with court-involved youth, community-based organizations desirable. Bilingual English-Spanish desireable. More details: www.esperanzany.org. Cover letters and resumes to Casey Eiseman; Project Manager, Esperanza; 636 Broadway, 4th floor; NY, NY 10012. Fax 212-964-5566
Email:intakeinterviewer@esperanzany.org. EOE
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MANAGER, SOCIAL SERVICES--inMotion, Inc--InMotion seeks a full-time professional with a Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school and current New York State licensure (LMSW/LCSW) to provide supportive social services to women and supervise social work graduate student interns. This position offers an exciting professional opportunity to manage and grow a program of counseling, advocacy and referral services to women in family crisis. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of and experience with domestic violence and indigent clients is required. SIFI certification and prior experience as a field instructor is required.
Application: Please send resume and cover letter to Legalsocialjobs@inmotiononline.org . Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.
inMotion is an equal opportunity employer.
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POLICY AND PLANNING INTERN--Times Square Alliance--The Alliance seeks an energetic and committed graduate-level intern to work with the Policy, Planning and Design (PPD) team to develop a sustainability program for the residents, businesses, and property owners of Times Square. This program will require research and planning for a variety of different initiatives--including (but not limited to) a bike awareness campaign, research into existing local and federal green incentive programs and the creation of an online environmental resource guide for businesses and residents. The intern must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. For more info please visit www.timessquarenyc.org/jobs. Please email resume to hr@timessquarenyc.org or fax: 212-768-0233.
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POLICY RESEARCH INTERN, SUMMER 2008--Center for an Urban Future--The Center seeks an intern with experience in journalism or public policy research to assist staff in researching a variety of issues impacting New York City, primarily on studies related to economic development and workforce development. Responsibilities include extensive phone interviews, Web research, attending policy meetings and writing. Other duties include coordinating meetings with government officials and assisting on all reports. Intern must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.
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YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELOR--ESPERANZA NY--FIELD COUNSELORSâ??Esperanza NY, Inc., an innovative juvenile justice program, seeks counselors to provide services to court-involved youth and their families. A graduate degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required. Experience with court-involved youth, community-based organizations desirable. English-Spanish desirable. More details: www.esperanzany.org. Cover letters and resumes to Jenny Kronenfeld; Director, Esperanza; 636 Broadway, 4th floor; NY, NY 10012. Fax 212-964-5566 Email: fieldcounselor@esperanzany.org. EOE
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Yorkers, published every Monday by the staff of City Limits. Feel free to
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