13 • TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 de BLASIO VISITS R.H. ‘BOOT CAMP’ After-School Programs Set To Expand of middle school students who spoke to the trainees about the value of SASF’s Champions Club After- School Program and the role afterschool is playing in their development. “I’m extremely pleased to see this group of professionals getting ready for a major expansion of after-school programming. Middle school is a tough time for students and parents alike. We must do right by our families and ensure we’re continuously giving middle schoolers The week-long training event is among the preparations being made by 108 community-based organizations in all five boroughs who will oversee the city’s SONYC programs. Enrollment applications for city-funded middle school and elementary school after-school programs are available at nyc.gov/afterschool. The mayor recently addressed the gathering at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens Clubhouse in Richmond Hill, and observed a panel -SEE EXPANSION ON PG. 66- Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Bill Chong visited on Monday, Aug. 25, a Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation (SASF) training “boot camp” for more than 130 after-school professionals who will be administering SONYC (School’s Out New York City) after-school programs for middle school students beginning on Sept. 8. More Protection For Jamaica Bay New Bill Prohibits Hazmat Dumping Permits State Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder announced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed their legislation to prevent state regulatory agencies from issuing permits to allow dumping hazardous materials into Jamaica Bay’s borrow pits, ultimately limiting the risk of water contamination. “Communities surrounding Jamaica Bay can now breathe a little easier with the passing of this bill, both figuratively and literally. In the Legislature, we fought for this because our backyards and the beautiful bay waters are not a dumping ground for hazardous waste. Life in the water, on the water and around the water must be preserved,” said Addabbo. “In the district, we were all fortunate enough to grow up with Jamaica Bay and I hope this legislation will ensure future generations can enjoy the -SEE BAY ON PG. 66- Queens’ First Official Bike District City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by Transportation Alternatives, Rachel Thieme, executive director of Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, local business owners and over 50 cyclists and pedestrians to launch the borough’s first Bike Friendly Business District in Sunnyside on Saturday, Aug. 23. Following the announcement, Van Bramer and Transportation Alternative led a leisurely tour through the neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside to highlight over 70 local participating businesses who support safer conditions for cyclists and pedestrians and will be offering special commercial discounts to Transportation Alternatives members. Van Bramer is pictured joined by State Sen. Michael Gianaris; Julie Roberts, co-chair of Transportation Alternatives Queens Activist Committee; Thieme; and Shira Siegel, social coordinator for Transportation Alternatives Queens Activist Committee. Do you have diabetes? 20% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Have you had your feet checked lately ©Times Newsweekly - 20147 - DR1.DEL8LAC-N6 E3 W9 --F3 E3 E3 T8 Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - SCLAFMORE All Inclusive Packages Starting at $29.95 •Hot Buffet Meal •Beverages •Cake •Centerpieces •Decorations •DJ Services •Laser Lighting • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfiled Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” CONSTRUCTION LLC Family Owned & Operated for 30 Years (718) 845-9200 Free Estimates Violations Removed •Kitchens & Bathrooms •Dormers & Extensions •Brick Work •Paving Stones •All Types of Concrete •Custom Built Homes •Residential & Commercial •New Construction •We Do It All! VISIT US AT... SclafmoreConstruction.Com NYC License #1314744 Nassau County License #HO445750000 Long Beach License #5944 Fully Insured ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - DANCECLUB Banquet Hall For Rent. Sweet Sixteens, Birthdays, Communions, Christenings, Weddings, Proms, Holiday Parties Dance Club International 718-326-2121 75-47 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY ©Times Newsweekly - 2014 - THETAXAD Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor The TaxAdvocate Group (T) 877.TAX.1040 (F) 718.894.4476 [email protected] www.thetaxadvocategroup.com
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