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, Community, Emergency, Food

Red Hook Farms: Veggie Distribution

When: Monday, April 27, 2020

Where: Red Hook Farms

*Para español, desplácese hacia abajo* Red Hook Farms is offering produce boxes: Pick up at the Farm (in front of Ikea) 2pm - 4pm on Wednesdays (First come, first serve!) Deliveries for those with medical or mobility issues: sign up by emailing veggies@rhicenter.org or fill out this form   Boxes changes weekly. Sample box below: Red Onion Beets Carrots Green Beans Green Bell Pepper Kale Salad Mix Apple, Fuji     *Thank you to Red Hook Relief mutual aid volunteers for leading our local deliveries! Sign up to volunteer here.       Red Hook Farms ofrece cajas de productos: Recogida en el Farm (en frente de Ikea): 4pm - 3pm los miércoles (¡Primero en llegar, primer servicio!) Entregas para personas con problemas médicos o de movilidad: regístrese enviando un correo electrónico a veggies@rhicenter.org o complete este formulario   Cebolla roja Remolacha Zanahorias Ejotes Pimiento verde col rizada Ensalada Mix Manzana, fuji * ¡Gracias a los voluntarios de ayuda mutua de Red Hook Relief por liderar nuestras entregas locales! Regístrese para ser voluntario aquí.      

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Information, NYCHA

MAP Crime Dashboard: 1/1/20 – 9/6/20

When: Thursday, October 8, 2020

 

The MAP Stakeholder Dashboard tracks crime complaints in NYCHA developments served by the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP). This dashboard tallies the total number of index crime complaints, domestic violence complaints, and shooting incidents reported to have occurred on a development’s grounds between January 1st and the most recent week of a given year. For more information on how to interpret this dashboard, see the Glossary page of the dashboard. Please send any inquiries to Imani Isaac at iisaac@moconsultant.nyc.gov

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, , Community, Emergency

ICE/Immigration Resources

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

 

Here's some good resources to print out. There's tons out there but we tend to like IDP the best: https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-home-and-community-arrests/ Here's also guide from NYLAG for businesses: https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/EmployerGuide-NELP-NILC-2017-07.pdf

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RED HOOK VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK

When: October 6-9, 2020

 

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, , Community, Information

Join the Red Hook Community Advisory – CAG

When: September 17-30, 2020

 

Hello Leaders and Community Advocates, Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez's office is putting together a Resident Community Advisory Group for Red Hook. This will be a group of 15 to 25 individuals who will represent Red Hook and Red Hook Houses. Two seats will be appointed by the Resident Council Presidents. If you are interested in participating in this advisory group; please complete the short survey posted below. Community Partners; feel free to share with your members as well. We want a good variety of applicants. Submissions will be accepted up until Friday, September 25th. Contact  Tevina Willis at tevina@rhicenter.org or Melissa Ortiz at Melissa.delValleOrtiz@mail.house.gov.   Red Hook Community Advisory Group: CAG

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, Community, Employment, Information

Youth Impact: Red Hook – We’re Recruiting!

When: September 10-30, 2020

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

We are looking for creative and outspoken young people from Red Hook ages 14-24. WE offer a wide variety of programs ranging from restorative circles, civic engagement, theatre, photography, entrepreneurship, and more. All programs are paid opportunities that emphasize community healing, social justice, giving youth a voice, and bringing about change. For more information, contact rhyc@courtinnovation.org or call (929) 277-8554.

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Community, Employment, Information

Join AMERICORPS, we’re hiring!

When: Sep 10-Oct 5, 2020

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

Join the Red Hook Resilience Corp! Applicants must be 18+ yrs old, U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a HS Diploma. Paid service opportunity, starting November 1st. Full-time positions must: - Commit to one year of service, - Complete 1,700 hours total (35hrs/wk), - Total stipend amount $13,732, - Basic health coverage, - Reimbursement for childcare, - Educational grant award $6,095. Half-time positions must: - Commit to 9 months of service, - Complete 900 hours total (25hrs/wk), - Total stipend amount $5,314., - Educational grant award $3,047.50. Deadline October 5th. For more information, contact Leslie Gonzaga (929) 277-8554 or Lganzaga@nycourts.gov

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, Housing, News

NYCHA Recovery & Resilience: Red Hook Houses Update

When: September 7-20, 2020

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

To sign up for email updates of the ongoing resilience work at Red Hook Houses please email disaster.recovery@nycha.nyc.gov Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 8% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q4 2022 Ongoing Activities: • Continued installation of new underground utility lines by buildings 1W, 2W, and 3W, 5E o New utility lines will be installed throughout the site and will connect to the new utility pods to provide all Red Hook buildings with heat, hot water, and backup electricity • Installation of underground retention tanks by building 4E o The underground retention tanks will capture excess stormwater runoff to help prevent flooding during periods of heavy rainfall o The retention tanks by buildings 2W and 3W were successfully installed and backfilled Upcoming Activities: • Excavation for and instillation of new underground electrical, heating, and plumbing lines between buildings o This work will involve reconfiguring the building exits, however, access to all buildings will remain open and ADA-accessible at all times o Buildings 1E, 2E, 3E, 4E, and 15 through 18 will be the first buildings affected by this work o Residents will be notified in advance via flyers and phone calls once a start date is established o These plans have been shared with property management, resident association presidents, and the FDNY • Drilling of foundation piles for the new utility pods (small buildings) by building 2E, 4E, and 1W (West Pod) o The piles will form the foundation of the new utility pods o The utility pods will house critical electrical and mechanical equipment above the flood elevation to better protect building services during a flood event. • Full demolition of building 28 (590 Clinton Street) o The Red Hook East Plant will be constructed in its place to house standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood elevation

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, Food

Free prepared meals, from Rethink and RETI Center

When: Fridays at 3:00 pm, from August 21, 2020 until October 30, 2020

Where: Red Hook Library, 7 Wolcott St

Rethink NYC will be providing about 100 free, delicious, prepared meals (choice of meat or vegetarian) from its food truck at about 3 pm on Fridays in front of the Red Hook Library. All are welcome! Courtesy of rethinkfood.org and with the help of reticenter.org

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, Community, Emergency, Environmental, Health, Housing

NYCHA RED HOOK VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING

When: Aug 5, 2020 7:00-9:00 pm

Where: Zoom meeting register: HTTPS://REDHOOKHOUSES.EVENTBRITE.COM

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING The New York City Housing Authority's Recovery and Resilience Department invites you to a virtual community meeting to learn more about the ongoing Sandy work at Red Hook Houses and address resident concerns and questions. PLEASE RSVP TO RECEIVE THE MEETING ZOOM INFORMATION: HTTPS://REDHOOKHOUSES.EVENTBRITE.COM OR EMAIL: DISASTER.RECOVERY@NYCHA.NYC.GOV In Cooperation with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez City Council Member Carlos Menchaca State Senator Velmanette Montgomery State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz NYCHA’s Recovery & Resilience Department Questions/Problems, 疑 问/家 里 的 问 题, Preguntas/Problemas (212) 306-8532 - disaster.recovery@nycha.nyc.gov tinyurl.com/SANDYRECOVERY

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, , Community, Emergency, Health, Information

COVID-19 Testing Site in Red Hook

When: Jul 7 9:00 am-Oct 7, 2020 8:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Recreation Center 151 Bay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

COVID Testing Pop-Up Site opening in Redhook starting July 10th with hours of 9a-7p, seven days/week (for aprox 3 months). Apertura del sitio emergente de pruebas COVID en Redhook a partir del 10 de julio con horas de 9 a 7 p, siete días a la semana (durante aproximadamente 3 meses).

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, Community, Emergency, Food

Red Hook Farms: Veggie Distribution

When: Monday, April 27, 2020

Where: Red Hook Farms

*Para español, desplácese hacia abajo* Red Hook Farms is offering produce boxes: Pick up at the Farm (in front of Ikea) 2pm - 4pm on Wednesdays (First come, first serve!) Deliveries for those with medical or mobility issues: sign up by emailing veggies@rhicenter.org or fill out this form   Boxes changes weekly. Sample box below: Red Onion Beets Carrots Green Beans Green Bell Pepper Kale Salad Mix Apple, Fuji     *Thank you to Red Hook Relief mutual aid volunteers for leading our local deliveries! Sign up to volunteer here.       Red Hook Farms ofrece cajas de productos: Recogida en el Farm (en frente de Ikea): 4pm - 3pm los miércoles (¡Primero en llegar, primer servicio!) Entregas para personas con problemas médicos o de movilidad: regístrese enviando un correo electrónico a veggies@rhicenter.org o complete este formulario   Cebolla roja Remolacha Zanahorias Ejotes Pimiento verde col rizada Ensalada Mix Manzana, fuji * ¡Gracias a los voluntarios de ayuda mutua de Red Hook Relief por liderar nuestras entregas locales! Regístrese para ser voluntario aquí.      

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Employment

Red Hook Playgroup Seeks 2s/3s Teacher

When: Sunday, November 1, 2020

Where: Red Hook Playgroup - 295 Columbia Street

Red Hook Playgroup is seeking a wonderful early childhood teacher to join our team! We're looking for an experienced 2s/3s teacher, ideally with a background in child-led, inquiry-based, progressive education. If interested, please contact admin@redhookplaygroup.org.

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Community, Employment, Information

We’re hiring 3 Mentors for our Next Steps Program

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

Do you have a passion to inspire others? Do you have the ability to be a positive role model in someone's life? If you are a Red Hook Native/Resident, we want to hire you! It is important to us to have a credible and inspiring mentors for our participants. Next Steps is a transformative mentoring program that supports young people ages 16-24 from the Red Hook Houses in group and one-on-one mentoring sessions that encourages and engages them to set and achieve goals and be their best selves. Please note: This is a part-time position, $20/per hr, 10-12 hours a week. Please email your resume and cover letter to scarter@nycourts.gov and sepscott@nycourts.gov

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Community, Health, Information

Self-Care Day

When: Oct 16, 2020 2:30-5:30 pm

Where: Coffey Park

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Day, the Red Hook Community Justice Center invites you to a SELF-CARE Day, outdoors enjoying nature. Activities include: - Painting - Yoga - Plant potting - Breathing exercises Resources and giveaways will also be available. RAIN DATE: October 23rd, Same time and location. For more information, please contact Jess at jgusberg@nycourts.gov or call (347)813-0318.

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Information, NYCHA

MAP Crime Dashboard: 1/1/20 – 9/6/20

When: Thursday, October 8, 2020

 

The MAP Stakeholder Dashboard tracks crime complaints in NYCHA developments served by the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP). This dashboard tallies the total number of index crime complaints, domestic violence complaints, and shooting incidents reported to have occurred on a development’s grounds between January 1st and the most recent week of a given year. For more information on how to interpret this dashboard, see the Glossary page of the dashboard. Please send any inquiries to Imani Isaac at iisaac@moconsultant.nyc.gov

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, , Community, Emergency

ICE/Immigration Resources

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

 

Here's some good resources to print out. There's tons out there but we tend to like IDP the best: https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-home-and-community-arrests/ Here's also guide from NYLAG for businesses: https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/EmployerGuide-NELP-NILC-2017-07.pdf

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RED HOOK VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK

When: October 6-9, 2020

 

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Art/Music, Community, Employment

PAID After School Filmmaking Classes

When: Tuesdays, from October 13, 2020 until December 19, 2020

Where: Virtual and In Person Socially Distanced Gatherings in Red Hook

Learn every step in the professional filmmaking production cycle, and get paid an hourly wage for your time! Participating students will learn how to film, edit, direct, and produce original films about the topics that most interest them in this after-school filmmaking intensive from Hook Arts Media. Open to young people ages 15-24. 10.13 @ 4:00 PM: Orientation via Zoom 10.20 - 12.19 Classes Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday with virtual sessions and socially distanced, masked in-person sessions in Red Hook

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NYCHA

Virtual NYCHA Sandy Construction Update

When: Thu, Oct 8, 2020 5:00 pm

Where: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91788522763

The New York City Housing Authority's Recovery and Resilience Department invites you to a virtual meeting to learn more about the ongoing Sandy work at Red Hook Houses. PLEASE JOIN US ON ZOOM OR BY PHONE CLICK: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91788522763 DIAL: +1 929 205 6099 MEETING ID: 917 8852 2763 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 @ 5 PM

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Housing

NYCHA Recovery & Resilience: Red Hook Houses Update

When: Sep 30-Oct 14, 2020

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 10% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q4 2022 Ongoing Activities: • Installation of foundation piles and pile caps caps for the new utility pods (small buildings) throughout the site o The piles will form the foundation of the new utility pods. o The utility pods will house critical electrical and mechanical equipment above the flood elevation to better protect building services during a flood event. • Installation of underground retention tanks by building 19. o The underground retention tanks will capture excess stormwater runoff to help prevent flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. • Continued excavation for and installation of new underground utility lines throughout the site o The new electrical, heating, and plumbing lines will be installed throughout the site and will connect to the new utility buildings to service all of NYCHA Red Hook Upcoming Activities: • Excavation for and instillation of new underground electrical, heating, and plumbing lines between buildings. o This work will involve reconfiguring the building exits, however, access to all buildings will remain open and ADA-accessible at all times. o Buildings 1E, 2E, 3E, 4E, and 15 through 18 will be the first buildings affected by this work. o Residents will be notified in advance via flyers and phone calls once a start date is established. o These plans have been shared with property management, resident association presidents, and the FDNY. • NYCHA R&R will be hosting a virtual construction update meeting in the coming weeks. We will provide more information later this week. Other: • A gas line was ruptured by building 13 resulting in the temporary interruption of hot water and gas service at several buildings. Hot water service has since been restored. o NYCHA is working to safely and quickly restore cooking gas service. Hot plates have been delivered to all affected apartments in buildings 11 and 13. o The attached gas outage and meal assistance flyers will be posted door to door on October 1st, 2020.

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