Fwd: Notify NYC - Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued 12/31/14 at 5:20 AM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert in regards to the disappearance of David Melendez, a 67-year-old Hispanic male with Alzheimer's, from the area of Irving Avenue and Menahan Street in Brooklyn. He is described as being 5'9" tall and 240lbs with salt-and-pepper hair. He was last seen at approximately 2:40PM on 12/29 wearing dark glasses, a black hooded pullover jacket with white and silver stripes, a green shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Mr. Melendez is also blind in one eye and suffers from diabetes. A photo of the missing is available at http://i.imgur.com/WLlffGM.jpg. If you see Mr. Melendez, please call 9-1-1.

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Fwd: Taxi of Tomorrow is closer to today!

December 19, 2014 To All Interested Parties: December 19, 2014 Press Release For Immediate Release TAXI OF TOMORROW PARTNERSHIP TO HELP NYC NAVIGATE THE ROAD TO AN ACCESSIBLE FUTURE ------------ TLC Sets April 20 Date for Future Cab Phase-In The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today announced that, following discussions with Nissan North America, it will begin phasing-in the Nissan NV200 – the Taxi of Tomorrow (ToT) -- beginning April 20, 2015.  After that date, almost all taxi owners who choose not to buy a hybrid taxi will replace their existing vehicles with the ToT as they reach their normally-scheduled retirement date. Among the key benefits achieved was a firm commitment to the manufacture of sufficient numbers of wheelchair accessible NV200s to help the City reach its stated goal of 50% wheelchair accessibility by the year 2020, over 7,000 accessible vehicles.  Nissan also agreed to lower the vehicle sticker price over the life of the agreement, and end its right to exclusivity over hybrid taxis, which allows the TLC to offer taxi purchasers a variety of choices among an approved list of hybrid-electric vehicles. Said TLC Commissioner/Chair Meera Joshi, "Passengers have already ridden and drivers have already driven over 8 million miles in the several hundred NV200s on the road today.  The feedback from both is overwhelmingly positive.  We are pleased to be able to offer this superior riding and driving experience to many more as they are phased-in over several years.  And our partnership with Nissan gives us unparalleled and unprecedented input in future model years." Said Victor Calise, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, "The City's commitment to proceeding with the Taxi of Tomorrow provides increased access for people with disabilities.  We will continue to work with advocates to promote more accessibility throughout the TLC's regulated industries." Said Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives, "As New York City streets change to improve safety, taxicabs need to be designed to ensure that passengers, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians all have the safest possible travel experience.  The Taxi of Tomorrow has design features to protect the most vulnerable users of our streets. The sliding doors will prevent dooring, which is the leading cause of injury for cyclists. Exit lights will alert people on bikes and in approaching cars that a cab rider is disembarking. And in the worst-case scenario, when a collision can't be avoided, the Taxi of Tomorrow's sloped hood design will help reduce the severity of injury to a pedestrian or bicyclist who is hit." Said Bhairavi Desai, principal organizer for the NY Taxi Workers Alliance, "We fully support the TLC's starting this program…..the majority of taxi vehicles are actually paid for and maintained by drivers, and with the warranty of the Taxi of Tomorrow, drivers will have the best economic protection that's ever been offered for vehicle owners in this industry.  It's also the first taxi designed to be ergonomic for drivers, and given that 80% of drivers experience lower back pain, it's very significant that this is the first taxi designed with drivers' safety and health in mind." Said Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign Director, Cab Riders United, "All New Yorkers who pay for taxi service deserve a cab that meets the highest safety standards and provides the best possible passenger experience.  This holiday season, cab riders can celebrate that Mayor de Blasio negotiated a deal that will put on our streets many more taxis with built-in safety features like passenger airbags, safety-tested partitions, and high-visibility seatbelts, plus amenities that range from legroom to anti-microbial seats to a roof with a view.  Importantly, the deal will also bring these benefits to passengers in the city's growing fleet of wheelchair accessible taxis.  We urge the mayor and TLC to resolve in the New Year ahead to require these same rigorous safety and passenger comfort standards of all vehicles used as NYC taxis." The TLC will have both the Wheelchair Accessible and standard versions of the NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow available for viewing in front of its offices at 33 Beaver Street, just west of Broad Street.  Please e-mail gordong@tlc.nyc.gov and press@tlc.nyc.gov to let us know you're coming! --30-- Visit Taxi and Limousine Commission Web site at: http://www.nyc.gov/taxi Follow Us On: This is the NYC.gov News you requested for: TLC NEWS Comment on this news service PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE!

Fwd: Update to SHL Requirements Grace Period

December 16, 2014 To All Interested Parties: Industry Notice #14-50 December 16, 2014 For Immediate Release UPDATE TO INDUSTRY NOTICES #14-23 and #14-33: TLC DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE STREET HAIL LIVERIES (BORO TAXIS) The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is extending the grace period for Street Hail Livery (SHL) drivers to fulfill the below requirements to operate SHL vehicles and Accessible SHL Vehicles through June 30, 2015.  This is an update to Industry Notices 14-23 and 14-33. To operate an SHL vehicle, drivers must have one of the following pursuant to TLC Rule §54-04.1: A valid Taxicab Driver’s License, OR A For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) Driver’s License issued on or before July 1, 2013, OR A Paratransit Driver’s License (for Accessible SHLs only). To operate an Accessible SHL vehicle, drivers must have one of the following pursuant to TLC Rule §54-04(n): An FHV Driver’s License issued on or before July 1, 2013       and completion of the wheelchair assistance training course, OR A valid Taxicab Driver’s License and completion of the wheelchair      assistance training course, OR A Paratransit Driver’s License. During the grace period, drivers with FHV Driver’s Licenses issued after July 1, 2013 can continue to drive SHL vehicles and no summons will be issued. Likewise, drivers of Accessible SHL vehicles can continue to operate during the grace period without completing an approved training course on wheelchair passenger assistance.  However, starting on July 1, 2015 the LPEP system will lock out all ineligible drivers and they will be unable to operate an SHL without the appropriate licensure and/or training.   16 de diciembre, 2014 Aviso para la industria #14-50 Para publicación inmediata ACTUALIZACION AL AVISO PARA LA INDUSTRIA 14-23 Y 14-33: REQUISITOS PARA CONDUCIR TAXIS DE LOS CONDADOS (BORO TAXIS) La TLC está extendiendo el periodo de gracia en que choferes de Taxis de los Condados pueden finalizar sus requisitos de licencias necesarias para operar un vehículo de Taxi de los Condados o Taxi de los Condados Accesible hasta el 30 de junio, 2015.  Los requisitos son los siguientes: Para operar un vehículo de Taxi de los Condados,  choferes tienen que tener una de las licencias abajo para cumplir con la Regla de la TLC §54-04.1: Una licencia válida para conducir un Taxi Amarillo (Taxicab Driver’s License) O Una licencia válida para conducir Taxi sin medallón que habia  sido emitido en o antes del 1 de julio, 2013 O Una licencia válida para conducir vehículos de “Paratransit” (para Taxis de los Condados Accesibles solamente) Para operar un vehículo de Taxis de los Condados Accesible, choferes tienen que tener una de las licencias abajo para cumplir con la Regla de la TLC §54-04(n): Una licencia válida para conducir Taxi sin medallón emitido en o antes del 1 de julio, 2013 y tienen que  completar un curso de entrenamiento aprobado de asistencia para pasajeros en sillas de ruedas O Una licencia válida para conducir un Taxi Amarillo (Taxicab Driver’s License) y tienen que completar un curso de  entrenamiento aprobado de asistencia para pasajeros en sillas de ruedas O Una licencia válida para conducir vehículos de “Paratransit” Durante el período de gracia, choferes con licencias de conducir Taxi sin medallón que habian sido emitidos en o antes del 1 de julio, 2013, pueden continuar operando Taxis de los Condados y la TLC no emitirá citaciones.  Del  mismo modo, choferes de Taxis de los Condados Accesible pueden continuar operando durante el período de gracia sin completar un curso de entrenamiento aprobado de asistencia para pasajeros en sillas de ruedas. Empezando el primero de julio, 2015, el sistema de tecnologia LPEP bloqueará a choferes no elegibles y seran incapaces de operar un Taxi de los Condados sin la licencia y/o entrenamiento apropiado. Visit Taxi and Limousine Commission Web site at: http://www.nyc.gov/taxi Follow Us On: This is the NYC.gov News you requested for: TLC NEWS Comment on this news service PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE!

Fwd: [SOA~2013] Dec 12: Blow the Whistle & Speak Out in Harlem 6 PM Friday #WeekofOutrage

 

WEEK OF OUTRAGE TO STOP POLICE MURDER AND THE WHOLE NEW JIM CROW!

Blow the Whistle & Speak Out at Police Stations in the Hoods

FRIDAY, December 12, 6:00 PM

JOIN US! Gather at 125^th and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

Come out and stand with those who suffer the most from police murder and police brutality.

JUSTICE FOR ERIC GARNER, MICHAEL BROWN, AKAI GURLEY AND ALL VICTIMS OF POLICE MURDER & POLICE BRUTALITY!

INDICT, CONVICT & JAIL THE KILLER COPS!

POLICE MURDER MUST STOP!

BRATTON & BROKEN WINDOWS POLICING MUST GO!

DROP CHARGES AGAINST ALL PROTESTERS ARRESTED & STOP ARRESTING PROTESTERS!

Other Locations for Protests on Friday Include:

BRONX - 7PM - 149th St. & 3rd Ave., 4PM -Teachers protest at: NYPD 40th precinct

QUEENS - 7:30 pm Merrick Blvd & 90th Ave.,(near Jamaica Central Library)

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Reminder: Gift Cards Are Tax-Free, So Make Sure You Don't Get Charged

 

Gift cards are a great way to get someone exactly what they want without giving them straight cash— and there are many ways to save on them. Here's a tip to save some cash: Remember that gift cards are tax-free, so make sure you don't get accidentally charged.

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Reminder: Gift Cards Are Tax-Free, So Make Sure You Don't Get Charged
Heather Yamada-Hosley
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Fwd: you fit the description: Urban Word of the Day

November 25, 2014 Here's your word of the day... you fit the description Phrase that police use to justify arresting any African American in any situation. I stopped you because you fit the description of a suspect who robbed a liquor store. Add your own definition Copyright © 2014 Urban Dictionary, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Urban Dictionary 548 Market Street #82617 San Francisco, CA 94104 Add us to your address book

Herman Badillo, Congressman and Fixture of New York Politics, Dies at 85

 

Mr. Badillo, whose political odyssey spanned from Kennedy liberalism in the 1960s to Giuliani conservatism in the 1990s, became the first Puerto Rico-born congressman.

Herman Badillo, Congressman and Fixture of New York Politics, Dies at 85
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN
Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:37:40 GMT

Fwd: Health Department Launches New Texting Campaign to Help New Yorkers Sign Up For Health Insurance

Health E-News November 21, 2014 Health Department Launches New Texting Campaign to Help New Yorkers Sign Up For Health Insurance Text "CoveredNYC" or "SeguroNYC" to 877877 to receive information on how to enroll in a health insurance plan available through the Affordable Care Act Call 311 to find help in multiple languages The Health Department announced the launch of a new texting campaign to make it easier for New Yorkers to sign up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. New Yorkers can text "CoveredNYC" to 877877 to get connected with someone who can help them enroll for health insurance in person. To receive help in Spanish, New Yorkers can text "SeguroNYC" to 877877. The Health Department launched a texting campaign to reach uninsured New York City residents, particularly those in our most underserved communities. The open enrollment period began on Saturday, November 15 and will end on February 15, 2015. Learn more Learn more about Health Insurance Marketplace

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Fwd: BCA 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant

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c BCA’s 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant ccc ccc ccc BCA’s 2015 Community Arts Grant & Artists for Community Grant Opening Monday, November 17, 2014 Combined "How to Apply" Workshops starting Sunday, November 23rd Guidelines Available at: www.bronxarts.org/cag.asp The Community Arts Grant (CAG) is a local arts funding program supporting projects and activities that enable Bronx communities to experience and engage with the performing, literary, media and visual arts. All projects must benefit Bronx communities and be accessible to all. ccc This program provides support for arts and cultural projects to community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Individual artists or collectives may apply through a fiscal sponsor or apply directly if working in partnership with a community-based nonprofit organization in the Bronx. Both fiscal and partnering organizations must meet the same eligibility as all nonprofit organizations applying for this grant! The Artists for Community Grant (FKA The Individual Artists Tier) is a competitive arts grant program. The goals of the program are to: 1) provide funding for artists to create new work in 2015; 2) to expand the scope of local arts activity and the participation of professional artists in communities across the Bronx; and 3) Highlight the role of the artist as a community resource. ccc Emphasis is placed on the quality and artistic merit of proposed projects and the depth and authenticity of community experience, participation and engagement. A maximum of four individuals are selected each year to receive a maximum of $2,500. All applicants can submit a total of three requests between the Community Arts Grant and the Artists in Community Grant. However, each submission must be for a different project, and the total amount requested for all submitted projects cannot exceed $5,000. ccc Attendance to at least one "How to Apply" Workshop is mandatory for all applicants. RSVP Here. Information: 718-931-9500 x22 or Sabrina@bronxarts.org.   This e-mail was sent from Bronx Council on the Arts Immediate removal with PatronMail®