Health

NYCHA’s Family Re-entry Pilot Program.

When: Oct 26, 2016 5:00-9:00 pm

Where: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.

NYCHA’s Family Re-entry Pilot Program allows individuals recently released from prison or jail the opportunity to live in NYCHA housing. The Brooklyn Borough Hall President’s Office, in collaboration with the Vera Institute of Justice, will be hosting an Information Session on the program on Wednesday, October 26 from 5-9pm. If an individual would like to live with family in NYCHA housing and they've recently been released from jail or prison, this program may be for them! Some of the program benefits are: · You’ll be given temporary permission to live with your family. · Your permanent exclusion will be suspended (if you have one). · Your family’s rent will not change. · Upon completion of the program, you can apply to get your permanent exclusion removed and request to be added to the lease! Join us on October 26 to learn more about the program, meet different Brooklyn-based reentry services who can help individuals apply, and enjoy an interactive play from the Theatre of the Oppressed NYC. Light refreshments will be provided! Please feel free to contact Sharon Kim at the Vera Institute with questions or to RSVP: Sharon Kim Center on Sentencing and Corrections Vera Institute of Justice [email protected] | 212-376-3092

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Business, Emergency

Prepare Your Business for Emergencies

When: Oct 26, 2016 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: SBIDC Red Hook Office; 402 Van Brunt, Brooklyn NY 11231

As the fourth anniversary of Super Storm Sandy approaches, SBIDC and NYC Small Business Services are hosting a FREE Emergency Preparedness Workshop for both retail and industrial businesses. From gas leaks and fires to major storms and flooding, as a business owner in New York City you face many challenges that can impact your operations and assets. Join us in Red Hook, Brooklyn to get ready for the unexpected and learn about a new grant program for business preparedness. You Will Learn How To: – Stay in business: Identify your key business operations, employees, and documents – Protect your investments: Understand how to protect your assets and navigate insurance processes – Apply for Risk Assessment & Grant: Get one-on-one advice and money to take action. Additionally, NYC Department of City Planning will also briefly present their study on resilient retail and industrial businesses. Light refreshments will be served. Please reach out to Jesse Solomon, SBIDC’s Economic Development Program Manager at [email protected] with any questions. REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://nycbizprep-redhook2016.eventbrite.com.

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Event, Community, Information

Red Hook Community Debates

When: Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Where: Red Hook Public Library

Attention Red Hook Community at large! The Friends of the library will be hosting community debates starting in November 2016 at the library. We are looking for interesting people highly opinionated and team players from our diverse neighborhood to join our Debate teams. Age is not an issue since we will be covering many different topics and the more participation the better. Councilman Carlos Menchaca has agreed to join…. WILL YOU????? A SAMPLE OF THE TOPICS TO BE DEBATED: Who is responsible for the dog poo all over Red Hook? Is global warming an issue? Are alternative energy sources effective and justified?  

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Information, Community

Neighborhood Restitution Crew

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center

The Red Hook Community Justice Center has been committed to improving the South Brooklyn Area by providing Community Service.  We take action in graffiti removal, neighborhood clean-up, outdoor/indoor painting projects and other services.  Please feel free to contact Derek Goddard, supervisor of the Neighborhood Restitution Crew at (718) 923-8241 to discuss further.

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Event, Community, Information

Red Hook Cares

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place

Red Hook Cares will work with people of all ages who have witnessed or experienced Gun Violence, Family Violence, Intimate Violence, Dating Violence, Homicide, Assault, Stalking, Childhood Abuse, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Car Crash/DUI, Gang Violence.  CARES is here to help break these patterns of violence in our homes and community.  Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place Brooklyn NY 11231 or 347-404-9910

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Event, Community, Information

Peacemaking

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Where: Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place

Chances are you have had some type of disagreements with a friend, family or even your parents.  Studies show that disagreements occur over six times a day.  Come join us at Peacemaking to learn how to better resolve conflicts in your family at the Red Hook Community Justice Center 88 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231 or call 718-923-8293.

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Class, Community, Information

Up to the TASC

When: October 18-27, 2016

Where: NYC Dept. of Education/Pathways to Graduation site 88 Visitation Place

Pathway to Graduation sign up today, obtain your TASC diploma and open doors to new opportunities.  Our program allows you to: Gain Knowledge, Obtain an Internship, and Earn Money!  Must be 17.5 – 21 years old.  Please call 718-923-8256 Placement Test Dates 10/18/16 at 12:30pm 10/20/16 at 2:30pm 10/25/16 at 12:30pm 10/27/16 at 2:30p

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Event, Art/Music, Community

Halloween Night Out, Join us!

When: Oct 29, 2016 12:00-3:00 pm

Where: Red Hook Recreation Center

Saturday October 29, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:00pm There will Games, activities, candy bags, face painting, jack lanterns, and a haunted house. Bring friends, families and neighbors. Red Hook Recreation Center 155 Bay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 **Suggested donations are being collecting for this event, no one is turned away.**

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Event, Community, Information

Santander Bank “Community Appreciation Day”

When: Oct 24, 2016 9:00-4:00 pm

Where: 498 Columbia Street (at Lorraine St.)

Monday, October 24, 2016 from 9am – 4pm 498 Columbia Street (at Lorraine St.) Learn about affordable mortgage products, personal consumer banking products, meet investment & business partners and more! Light refreshments to be served!

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Event, Art/Music

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

When: Oct 24, 2016 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church Hall

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with The Dominican Bar Association and The Puerto Rican Bar Association presents:  Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Monday, October 24, 2016 from 6 – 8pm St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church Hall 157 Montague Street

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