4 TIMES • AUGUST 25, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Bushwick to unveil its own neighborhood map BY EMILIE RUSCOE [email protected] @emiliesaysthat Bushwick residents who have a lot to contend with as they witness changes to the neighborhood and seek to understand them have a valuable tool in the Bushwick Community Map, a digital project developed by local housing justice activists. Tonight, a party and workshop will celebrate the official launch of the map, which has been in the works for years, and present locals with an opportunity to learn how to put the map to use. On Thursday, Aug. 25, from 6 until 10 p.m., the map’s creators will be hosting the public at Express Yourself Barista Bar, located at 82 Central Ave. between Jefferson Street and Melrose Street. From 6 to 7 p.m., the group will hold the workshop about using the map. To attend this portion of the evening, interested parties should RSVP to [email protected]. Then, from 7 p.m. until 9:30, a party with free food, MetroCards and music D.J.’ed by Ronnie Diaz will take over the space—no need to RSVP for this part of the evening! The map, which includes tax information, landlord/ownership details about individual properties, recent building constructions, job filings for renovations, Department of Building violations, zoning designation, and available floor area ratio details about Bushwick properties, is also accompanied on its site by a list of resources for tenants seeking legal help or other groups fighting against displacement. The Citizens Community for New York City provided support for the evening; attendance number on the Facebook page for the event already suggest that the cafe will be hopping, so RSVP now, and plan on arriving promptly! Glendale Volunteer Ambulance Corp motorcycle show fundraiser The Glendale Volunteer Ambulance Corp (GVAC) held a motorcycle show fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 21, in the parking lot of the Stop & Shop located at 64-66 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. The event was set up to help offset the GVAC’s expenses for operations, and they received approximately $400 in donations. There was a motorcycle contest where 11 bikers entered their motorcycles, with the winners receiving $60, $30 and $15 for rst, second and third place respectively. DJ Richie B was on hand keeping the tunes playing all day, and there was food and drink for visitors and even a raf e. The Glendale Kiwanis, Zum Stamtisch and Dilligaf Motorcycle Bar were among the sponsors for the event, and Harley Davidson of New York City also came out with a truck and some bikes to display. RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photos by Anthony Giudice Do you have diabetes? 20% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Have you had your feet checked lately 718-NEW-FEET 6 3 9 - 3 3 3 8 DENTAL CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Santa LoCascio, D.D.S.,P.C. PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALIZED CARE $99 $99 Like Us On Facebook Our Complete Dental Cleaning (Includes X-ray, Exam & Cleaning) Any Filling, Extraction or Emergency Visit WE ALSO ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES! 70-16 FRESH POND RD., RIDGEWOOD, NEW YORK 718-628-6588 WASHER GAS STOVE LANDLORD SPECIAL FREE DELIVERY FREE DELIVERY All Appliances In Stock HARRY’S DISCOUNT APPLIANCES Family Owned for Over 60 Years 718-496-2272 / 718-236-5150 / 718-236-3507 [email protected] FREE 1-DAY DELIVERY ANYWHERE Landlord & Real Estate Specialists. Shop at home Keep Cool this Summer with In The Wall Air Conditioners.
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