Our Community

Parks & Recreation Committee & Randall's Island Taskforce Chair:

Marion Bell

Parks & Recreation Committee Mission Statement:

“The Parks committee is charged with the responsibility of working closely with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, its affiliate organizations, Elected Officials and other state and federal environmental agencies, to ensure the preservation, conservation, maintenance, renovation and enjoyment of East Harlem Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, recreational facilities, community gardens, riverbanks, open public land and green spaces for East Harlem citizens. This is to be accomplished by education, evaluation and advocacy to ensure that the East Harlem community is represented properly.”

NYRP - Target East Harlem Community Garden - Construction Update Meeting 

NYRP will be hosting a meeting regarding the construction of the Target East Harlem Community Garden on August 20, 2008. For more information look on our calendar or download the flyers attached below.

Summer 2008 PAL Playsites

The Manhattan Community Board 11 PAL Playsites for 2008 are as follows: 

City Properties/Land Use Committee Mission Statement:

Economic Development Committee Chair:

Matthew Washington

Economic Development Committee Mission Statement:

“The Economic Development Committee of Manhattan Community Board 11 (East Harlem) strives to enhance and establish economic opportunities for its residents and business owners. The committee seeks to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community by creating and retaining jobs, helping shape opportunities for our small business owners and fostering an atmosphere that encourages future generations to continue the work that has been initiated.”

Manhattan Community Board 11 Liquor License Application

See attachment. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact Pablo Torres at the Board office, 212-831-8929/30

Community Board 11 Subsidy Snapshot

Youth & Education Committee Chair:

Cesar Ortiz

Community Education Council for District 4

Attached is the Schedule of Meetings for the 2008-2009 Term. For more information the CEC4 can be contacted at (212) 828-3591. You can also visit their website at www.cecfordistrict4.com

Scholarship Opportunity:

Columbia University is offering a scholarship opportunity for High School Students living above 92nd Street. See Attachment for more information.

Summer 2008 PAL Playsites:

The Manhattan Community Board 11 PAL Playsites for 2008 are as follows: 

1. Jefferson Houses - 113th and 115th Streets, Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
2. Carver Houses - 1475 Madison Avenue @ East 104th and 105th Streets
3. Johnson Houses - 1844 Lexington Avenue, Between 114th and 115th Streets
4. Wagner Houses - 2396 1st Avenue @ 123rd Street
5. Washington Houses - 102nd and 103rd Streets, Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

Cultural Affairs Committee Mission Statement:

“To strengthen and maintain East Harlem's cultural assets thorough the promotion of collaborations and partnerships with artist, institutions and community planning and development initiatives. Advocate for the participation of EH artists and cultural programs by the development of policy statements and to increase access to resources”.

Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes

April 2008 - See Attachment

May 2008 - See Attachment

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Grant Opportunity

The Fund for Creative Communities (The Fund) is part of the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) statewide decentralization program (DEC), which was established in 1977 by the New York State Legislature as a statewide, community arts regrant program. LMCC administers The Fund for the borough of Manhattan.

For more information visit their website.

Senior Citizen Committee Chair:

Diane Green

Senior Citizen Committee Mission Statement:

"To promote a good quality of life of East Harlem Senior Citizens through education, celebration and advocacy."

Zoning Taskforce Chair:

La Shawn Henry

Zoning Taskforce Mission Statement:

Mental Retardation Committee Chair:

Willie Mae Goodman

Carnivals Taskforce Chair:

Jo Ann Lawson

For more information on Street Permit Activity and how to apply visit the Mayor's Communtiy Assistance Unit Website or contact Norma Ojeda at the Board Office (212-831-8929/30)

Public Safety & Transportation Chair

Derrick Taitt

Health & Human Services Committee Chair:

Deborah Quinones