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he new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and get a fresh start. Here are six resolution ideas, plus tools and strategies for accomplishing each: • Read More: Want to read more but never seem to have an opportunity to curl up with a good book?

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• Control Spending: It’s all too easy to spend more than one has or should in any given day, week or month.

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QUEENS HURRICANE RELIEF TASK FORCE REFLECTS ON LESSONS LEARNED FOR FUTURE RECOVERY & RESILIENCY Group Developed Innovative Solutions, Template for Future Recovery

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storm-damaged properties.

2) Streamlined issuance of necessary permits

el in Broad Channel was impeding the reconstruction of homes enrolled in the

9) Led to the creation of an HRO “War Room”

Build It Back program. This finding led

In December 2016, the Task Force

s her tenure in Queens Bor-

teragency cooperation by empowering

In June 2014, at the urging of the

to a temporary pause in the street raising

convinced HRO to create a “war room”

ough Hall draws to a close,

community leaders to create innovative

Task Force, the state Department of En-

project to allow Build It Back work to

with dedicated staff to handle intergov-

continue.

ernmental coordination and assist with

Borough President Katz today

ways with elected officials to enhance

vironmental Conservation (DEC) issued

reported on the work of her Hurricane

the efficacy of recovery and resiliency

a “blanket” permit to speed up Sandy-re-

Relief Task Force, a group of govern-

efforts.

lated construction in areas adjacent to

6) Helped to reduce delays in elevating homes

sign-offs, inspections and other issues.

Additional community leaders from Rockaway, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Hamilton Beach, and Howard Beach Queens Borough President Melinda Katz Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations (HRO)

Also, in April 2017 the Task Force began

U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks

ment agencies, elected officials and

“The community-driven Task Force

wetlands. Also, in the fall of 2016, the

In April 2016, the Task Force

meeting with Build It Back applicants to

State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.

community leaders who collectively

model should be used as a guide for how

Task Force prompted the City to facil-

worked to shorten the time between

address unresolved issues involving oth-

State Senator James Sanders

developed and implemented solutions to

we respond to future major disasters, es-

itate zoning relief for Sandy-damaged

when a Build It Back home was elevated

erwise completed homes.

problems that had previously hindered

pecially in this time of climate change,”

properties.

and when it was returned to its founda-

and plagued the borough’s recovery

said Borough President KATZ. “A nat-

3) Cleared roadblocks regarding

tion. The Task Force also coordinated

from Superstorm Sandy.

ural disaster of Sandy’s unprecedented

Small Business Administration disas-

with utilities to expedite the return of

Borough President Katz prioritized

scope requires a coordinated response

ter loan applications

utility services to elevated homes.

the recovery efforts by forming her Hur-

that minimizes bureaucratic red tape

The Task Force worked with the

7) Supported legislation to speed

on the Task Force, HRO created a yard

ricane Relief Task Force within weeks

and empowers impacted communities

federal Small Business Administration

up the Buildings Department’s per-

expansion program in 2017. The pro-

after taking office in 2014 as Queens

to work directly with government to

(SBA) to fix a bureaucratic problem with

mitting process

gram allows neighbors of property pur-

Borough President. The Task Force

launch and complete the Herculean task

its disaster loan program that had led to

The Task Force expressed concerns

chased through the Build It Back buyout

first met on February 24, 2014, nearly

of recovery. Our deepest thanks go to all

some loan applicants to be improperly

about problems with the New York City

program to buy the property for a nom-

16 months after Superstorm Sandy. The

of the members of the Hurricane Relief

excluded from the City’s Build It Back

Department of Buildings’ permitting

inal fee so they can expand their yards.

objective was to regularly and correctly

Task Force who did such a great job of

home rebuilding program.

process that were hampering Build It

address what many found to be an excru-

delivering much needed help to those

ciatingly slow process for repairing the

impacted by Superstorm Sandy.”

damage wrought by Superstorm Sandy

Since February 2014, the Queens Hurricane Relief Task Force has:

4) Spearheaded outreach to Build it Back applicants

Back construction. It ultimately supported the City Council’s October 2016

In June 2015, at the request of the

passage of two measures that addressed

Task Force, staffers from the Mayor’s

those problems by streamlining the issu-

Queens residents back into their homes.

1) Inspired a citywide zoning

Office of Housing Recovery Operations

ance of required paperwork.

The Task Force connected com-

amendment to facilitate reconstruc-

(HRO) joined elected officials in reach-

8) Prompted the aggressive inves-

tion of Sandy-damaged homes

and for getting thousands of displaced

10) Successfully achieved the creation of a yard expansion program At the urging of the Broad Channel Civic Association, which is represented

The Task Force’s membership is made up of the following: Palmer Doyle - Rockaway community advocate Roger Gendron - President, New Hamilton Beach Civic Association Hank Iori - President, Belle Harbor

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato Assemblymember Michele Titus Councilmember Donovan Richards Councilmember Eric Ulrich Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency New York City Department of Buildings New York City Department of City Planning New York City Department of Design and Construction NYC Emergency Management New York City Department of Environment Protection New York City Department of Finance

ing out to those who had become disaf-

tigation and resolution of construction

directly and regularly with city, state

Rebuilding had been hindered

fected with the Build It Back program

delays

and federal agencies and elected offi-

by a burdensome process that made it

to try to convince them to stay with the

cials on the multi-year recovery effort.

difficult for homeowners to obtain the

program.

This helped to ensure a reliable channel

permits necessary to begin recovery.

5) Improved coordination be-

“Red-Tagging” process for Build It

of communication between officials and

In response, the Task Force support-

tween the Broad Channel street rais-

Back construction jobs where work has

Denise Lopresti Neibel - Assistant

Queens Community Board 10

the community residents who had “on-

ed the June 2015 adoption of a zoning

ing initiative and the Build It Back

stopped for more than 48 hours. Under

General Manager, Breezy Point Coop-

Queens Community Board 14

the ground” knowledge of recovery-re-

amendment that encourages flood-re-

Program

this process, HRO aggressively inves-

erative, Inc.

Con Edison

lated problems.

sistant construction and removes barri-

The Task Force found that a capital

ers that hindered the reconstruction of

project to raise streets above flood lev-

munities most impacted by the storm

Queens Upcoming Events FREE Recurring events in Queens: York College (94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd): Every Tuesday, 6:00pm York College Jazz Workshop with Professor Mark Adams M.S. 216 (64-20 175th Street): Every Wednesday, 6:00pm American Sign Language Class for Adults Holiday Season All Day Holiday Shopping? Yes Please!

This holiday season, be sure to purchase through Amazon Smile. If you set the Queens Historical Society as your charity of choice, and you purchase through Amazon Smile, you will be supporting QHS!

January 5 3:00-4:00pm Sunday Concerts At Central: Roz Brown & Friends Let’s kick 2020 into high gear with non-stop dancing to a wide variety of jams that have moved us throughout the decades, from ’60s Motown, ’70s disco, and ’80s pop/rock to present day dance hits. Queens Library.

89-11 Merrick Blvd. FREE. January 6 Leroy Comrie’s Small Business Workshop New State Senator Leroy Comrie is pleased to present this small business workshop. For more information, call the district office at (718) 765-6359. Queens Library. 89-11 Merrick Blvd. FREE.

January 8,9, 15 6:00pm Puppetry Workshops: Shadow Journeys The ancient motion picture medium of shadow puppetry is the focus of this series of 3 workshops, suitable for professionals and beginners. Chinese Theatre Works’ teaching artists will lead participants (working singly or in groups) through the entire process of conceiving, crafting and performing a short overhead projector shadow production.

Flushing Town Hall. 137-35 Northern Blvd. Teens are FREE, adults $15-$30.

January 8 7:00-10:00pm Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Life of Louis Armstrong Open to jazz students, mu-

tigates why such work has stopped and

Dan Mundy Jr.- President, Broad Channel Civic Association Dan Mundy Sr.- Broad Channel community advocate

Christopher Norton - General Man-

quickly moves to have work resume.

ager, Breezy Point Cooperative, Inc.

sicians, and music educators, Monthly Jazz Jams are a fun way to hone your skills and jam with your peers. The house band is led by saxophonist Carol Sudhalter. All are welcome, regardless of instrument (vocalists, too!). Don’t play? Come listen! .

Flushing Town Hall. 137-35 Northern Blvd. $10.

January 11 11:30-2:30pm Sunnyside Swap A volunteer-run community, reuse event where the library encourages neighbors to bring in good condition items they no longer need and to browse for new to you items. Items should be clean and hand carry-able on public transit. Categories include but are not limited to clothes (adult and children), accessories, housewares, toys, crafting supplies, tchotchkes, entertainment, media and more. 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue. FREE.

January 8 6:00-8:00pm Evening Cocktail & Craft: Indigo Shibori Beat the winter blues with a seasonal cocktail and learn all about indigo. Jess Brey of Dyed in Queens goes over the history of dyeing with indigo, techniques, and more. Each participant will practice shibori techniques and dye cotton bandannas to take home! All materials provided adults 21+only. QBG. 43-50 Main Street. $30.

January 11 11:00-1:00pm Watercolor Workshop: In the Greenhouse Learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will feature an exclusive peek inside

New York City Department of Transportation New York State Department of Environment Conservation U.S. Small Business Administration

PSE&G Verizon QBG’s Greenhouse and will use plants wintering there as inspiration. QBG. 43-50 Main Street. $30.

January 11 10:30-12:00pm Native American Pottery and Archaeology In this event, you can learn more about the historical context of Native American tribes that lived in Queens 400 years ago. You will use clay and pottery techniques to connect with historical methods! You will also be looking at different potteries from the past using archaeological techniques to hypothesize what it was used for. You will use techniques and styles, and students will make their own pottery and will be able to take them home too! Queens Library.

38-23 104th Street. FREE to attend.

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The Task Force also facilitated in-

In December 2016, the Task Force successfully sought the creation of a

Property Owners Association

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Peace on Earth: How a Sense of Gratitude Can Bring Joy and Peace Back to the Holidays...Really!

By Frank Kilpatrick

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Focus on the small things. (It’s easier

being around others, or to spend the week-

for keeping anxiety and depression at bay.

during the holidays!) There are plenty of

end recharging. In fact, immersing yourself

It makes your life richer and can help you

things you can (and should) be grateful for

Earth” this time of year. In

in the Gratitude meditation series is a great

stay calm during any holiday turmoil that

in life’s simple moments. A hot cup of cof-

fact, we deeply crave it. But

way to spend the time you free up when you

comes your way.

fee. Toasty sheets fresh from the dryer on a

Make mind training a part of your

cold evening. A catchup phone call from a

family visits, exhausting shopping trips,

The Gratitude program can be an al-

self-care routine... People tend to think

dear old friend. The smell of holiday dinner

and other holiday stressors, most of us find

ternative to giving in to the toxic phenome-

of self-care in terms of diet, exercise, and

wafting from the kitchen. The look of wonder in your toddler’s eyes when they see a

cut back on all the “going and doing.”

non of FOMO. When people remove what

maybe sleep, but we often ignore what we

The good news is, there is a path to

they’ve been conditioned to see as a “re-

put into our minds, what we think about

holiday light show. Just start paying atten-

peace even in the midst of seasonal chaos.

ward” they may feel empty, like something

and ruminate on. This is a mistake. Getting

tion and let yourself feel the wonderment.

It comes not from trying to control your cir-

is lacking. This program is a great replace-

intentional about what we watch, listen to,

Say “thank you” (and really mean

cumstances (which isn’t always possible)

ment. It’s fine to feel grateful for friends and

and infuse into our consciousness is just as

it). When someone does something kind for

but from shifting how you look at them.

opportunities, but we need to feel grateful

important—what we focus on shapes our

you—maybe your boss urges you to leave

for quiet moments and downtime as well.

mental state, impacts our relationships, and

early to get a good seat at your nephew’s

influences every choice we make.

holiday play, or the cashier wraps your pur-

peace elusive.

I love the saying “Gratitude doesn’t change things for you, it changes you for

Prepare your mind for gratitude.

things.” When we can learn to come from a

It’s important to make time for meditation

Stop allowing junk food into your

chases with care instead of just tossing them

place of gratitude, we see things differently.

or contemplation. Think of this as strength

consciousness. We should monitor our cog-

in a bag—recognize it with a sincere “thank

There’s a mindset shift that brings peace.

training for your mind. At first it might

nitive input in the same way we regulate

you.” Be specific about why what they did

My new Gratitude Musical/Visual medita-

seem difficult to find the time, but it teaches

our intake of fats, carbs and calories. What

matters. (This helps you mean it, which is

tion series, (available on YouTube at www.

you to get relaxed and centered, which is a

you’re doing is intentionally creating the

important; mindless “thank yous” don’t

YouTube.com/c/GratitudeVideo) helps lis-

vital life skill. Over time, it will get easi-

best version of yourself.

count.) Recognition, even in small doses,

teners tap into that mindset.

er and easier to drop into a space of quiet

...and think of it as a gateway to

makes others feel great, but it also gives

Of course, you can’t just flip a switch

contentedness where gratitude is abundant.

overall happiness. Neuroscience has

you a boost of joy. And it exercises those

and BOOM! you’re grateful. Gratitude

“Mind training” should be a part of your

proven over and over again that a focus on

gratitude muscles.

evolves over time. It’s about building some

daily health routine, like brushing your

gratitude literally rewires your brain to be

Manage your expectations. Real life

small, daily habits into your routine—and

teeth or stretching. But also, get into the

happy. When people engage in practices

doesn’t look like a Norman Rockwell paint-

the holiday season is the perfect time to

habit of grabbing opportunities to meditate

like meditating on gratitude (as the Grat-

ing or a holiday spread in Better Homes

start. For example:

or watch the Gratitude series—like when

itude series encourages) or by keeping a

and Gardens. Your home may not be pic-

you’re getting ready for your day or waiting

daily journal of what they are grateful for,

ture perfect, and even during dinner parties

for your child at soccer practice.

Make room in your life for gratitude and peace. Often FOMO (Fear of Missing

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which is an incredibly powerful technique

e all hear about “peace on

between overpacked schedules, obligatory

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turn down invitations if you don’t feel like

they tend to feel more optimistic and pos-

someone is likely to get sick, make a judg-

Out) drives us to stretch ourselves too thin,

There are very real advantages to this

itive about their lives. (That’s happiness!)

mental comment, or burst into tears during

especially at the holidays. But it’s hard to

type of mind training. It helps you stay in a

What’s more, they may sleep better, exer-

the salad course. That’s life. It’s messy and

feel joyful and grateful when you are over-

state of gratitude, which enables you to feel

cise more, and enjoy better physical health

complicated...and beautiful.

committed. Know that it’s totally okay to

peace. It keeps you in the present moment,

than those who don’t focus on gratitude.

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Tips for the Best Financial You in the New Year (Statepoint)

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t the same time that Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the holidays, they’re gearing up for 2020, with their top two goals being to save more and increase their credit scores, according to a national consumer survey by Experian.

Almost three out of four consumers surveyed are motivated to improve their finances. To reach their New Year goals, survey respondents say they’ll spend less money to improve their credit score (59%) and pay off credit card debt (58%).

To help get you started, Experian Boost ambassador, actor and financial empowerment activist, Hill Harper is providing these money tips:

• Create a Financial Blueprint: The first step is to create a blueprint identifying your money, saving and investing goals. Examine your priorities and determine how much money you require to meet your basic needs. From there, you should assess what else you need to be happy and how you can use money as a resource to achieve it.

• Assess the Cost of Being You: If your expenses or debt outpace your income, then it’s very difficult to live the best version of your life. Rather than continuously playing catch-up, track your spending to discover new ways to reduce monthly expenses.

Apply those savings towards self-investment.

• Understand Smart vs.

Dumb Money: Not all dollars spent hold the same

value. Knowing the difference between “smart” and “dumb” money is key to building a solid financial foundation, according to Harper, who says that “dumb money” is spending on things like credit card interest or items that lose value quickly, whereas “smart money” is spending on things that pay dividends, like an education or home.

• Control Your Credit Score: A good credit score can help you gain access to capital with better terms at affordable rates. To improve it, pay bills on time and use a resource like Experian Boost, which is a free online tool that allows you to add positive payment history from utility and telecom bills to your Experian credit file, which can increase your score instantly.

• New Year, New You:

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“We’re starting a new decade and what better opportunity is there to do a complete financial makeover?” says Harper, who recommends many other steps that will set you up for financial success, including building an emergency fund, securing health

insurance, avoiding debt for unnecessary purchases and investing wisely.

“No one has a crystal ball, but given lower unemployment rates and low interest rates, 2020 could be a good year to have a plan for growth. A diversified portfolio for this next

decade is a good portfolio,” says Harper. More tips from Harper can be found at www.experian.com/education.

While managing finances can seem intimidating, identifying trouble spots is the first step toward conquering your goals.

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● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pmOpen Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm ● Patrick’s Place (2836 Frederick Douglass Blvd.)

Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with Caribbean Cuisine); Sun, 11am4pm (Jazz and Sunday Brunch) ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music) Now until February 2 EXHIBITION An Emphasis on Resistance: 2019 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition El Museo del Barrio is delighted to host An Emphasis on Resistance, the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation’s 2019 Grants & Commissions Program exhibition highlighting new works by nine award-winning artists from seven Latin American countries, divided into thre catego-

Overground Railroad (January 7) ries: Achievement Award - Cecilia Vicuña (Chile); Mid-Career Artists - Leyla Cárdenas (Colombia), Ana Linnemann (Brazil), Yucef Mehri (Venezuela) and Nicolás Paris (Colombia); and Emerging Artists - Susana Pilar Delahante (Cuba), María José Machado (Ecuador), Claudia Martínez Garay (Peru), and Oscar Abraham Pabón (Venezuela).

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Now until January 5 Art Exhibition: Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi: Gymnasium In this new wall painting commissioned by The Africa Center, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi (b. 1980, USA) continues to work with key themes and imagery from an ongoing series of paintings titled Gymnasium. In this installation, the walls of The Africa Center become a vast, abstracted arena in which a lone gymnast performs (or falters) before the scrutinizing gaze of robed judges.

Perhaps the visitors to this installation are also under their gaze. And who exactly are these faceless onlookers? Contemporary critics, futuristic visitors or Amadlozi, the ancestors, witnessing us?

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January 2 11:00-12:00pm Everyday Art What makes something art? Explore this question with your little one as you use materials inspired by the inHarlem exhibition Dozie Kanu: Function, now on view at Studio Museum 127.

Mold, wrap, twist and pinch to create a sculpture of your own! NYPL Harlem Library. 9 W 124th

Street. FREE. January 6-23 6:30-9:00pm Theater Talks: A Soldier’s Play For the first time on Broadway, a new cast takes the stage in Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, A Soldier’s Play.

The crime drama set on a Louisiana Army base unveils ideas about sacrifice, service, and identity in America. Join us for a conversation with threetime Tony nominee David Alan Grier and two-time Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood and director, Tony award-winner Kenny Leon. Schomburg Center. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 7 6:30-9:00pm Between the Lines: Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor Join the Schomburg Center for the book launch of Candacy Taylor’s Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation.

Schomburg Center. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 8 6:00-8:00pm Exhibition Opening: Subversion and the Art of Slavery Abolition Join the Schomburg Center for the opening of their latest exhibition Subversion & The Art of Slavery Abolition curated by Dr. Michelle D. Commander, Associate Director and Curator of

Subversion and the Art of Slavery Abolition (Jan 8) the Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery. This exhibition highlights how slavery abolitionists and enslaved people artfully countered malevolent inclinations to control Black bodies via rebellion and everyday kinds of resistance. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 9 10:00pm Apollo Comedy Club The Apollo Comedy Club celebrates the Theater’s rich comedic roots.

Presented in partnership with the legendary Bob Sumner (producer of Def Comedy Jam, creator of LaffMobb on Aspire), the Apollo Comedy Club features the best up and coming talent in comedy today. The comedy shows precedes the Theater’s weekend music series, Apollo Music Café, extending the Theater’s late night offerings. Featuring Corey Manning, Chocolat Chi, and Craig McLaren. 253 West 125th Street. Tickets starting at $22.

January 10 7:30-10:00pm Immigrant Song: The DIVA Experience THE DIVA EXPERIENCE features renowned sopranos Adrienne Danrich, Liora Michelle and special guests Kiana Lilly, Ari Axelrod, Katie McGrath and Music Director Rick Jensen. Together they will regale us with Motown, Broadway, Gospel and classical songs to interpret their families’ histories of arrival in the US. The narratives and music shared are guaranteed to stimulate discussion across generations, genders and cultures

and motivate positive change. Harlem Stage.

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January 10 9:00pm Yoli Zama Yoli Zama is a South-African born singer/songwriter, storyteller and culture curator. Her music is a blend of her native language of isiXhosa mixed with English, Yoli fuses the lush and organic textures of Southern African music with the rich and dynamic melodies of folk and soul. Apollo Music Cafe.

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January 11 9:00pm Tony Tixier French pianist and composer Tony Tixier makes his debut at the Apollo Music Café during New York’s Winter Jazz Festival. He has worked with a wide range of artists – including Andrea Bocelli, Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter and more.

Tixier has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, headlined at Jazz a Vienne in Lyon France and the legendary Ronnie Scotts in London. Tony’s latest album is the hauntingly beautiful Life of Sensitive Creatures. Apollo Music Cafe.

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January 11 12:00-3:00pm Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the historic Mount Morris Fire Watchtower serves as an important landmark for the Harlem community.

Visitors will get a chance

to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Marcus Garvey Park. FREE. January 12 2:00pm Intergenerational Jam Session Jazz Power Initiative’s Intergenerational Jazz Jam brings together singers, musicians, dancers, spoken word artists and audiences of all ages to experience the power of jazz, community, and swing. National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 W 129th Street. FREE with RSVP. January 12 3:00pm Apollo Uptown Hall The Strategic King: MLK’s Visionary Leadership WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning host Brian Lehrer and Jami Floyd, local host of All Things Considered, will moderate this convening of artists and activists, journalists, and changemakers to deeply engage with Dr. King’s legacy and how his actions and teachings speak to and inform the social justice matters of our own time. For the first time in their history, this live event will be recorded for national broadcast to over 300 stations on NPR’s 1A on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, January 20. Locally in New York, WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show will air the special on Monday, January 20, 2020. Apollo Theater. 253 West 125th Street. Visit site to purchase tickets!

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PONDER THIS! A Second Time Around

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ave you given thought to how many times you’ve had a second time around? There are second times that are like the wind. It can knock you off your feet, take you to your knees in lamentation.

On September 23, 2019, I received the

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same medical diagnosis I had been given twenty-five years ago. Kidney cancer then and kidney cancer once again. Back then, it was discovered under emergency circumstances, this time, I had a month of tests and consultations to get to the final decision of how to move forward.

Having time is not always the best scenario. The mind can be a wicked creative force with thoughts that are not helpful or beneficial. To counteract the doubtful menace of the mind, I had to dig deep within the cave of faith that had kept me for decades. Jesus was with me then and I knew the

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Lord would not forsake me now. It would be his will and his way. I had to prayerfully prepare to take the ride.

I felt humbled and honored to tell everybody what God had already done for me.

Prayers were lifted on my behalf from friends and family who believed in a God that can do more than we could ask or imagine. God’s love came upon my life in ways that I had not experienced. Unexpected acts of kindness and graciousness poured out daily to me though encouraging words and inspirational messages.

On November 21, 2019, a Da Vinci Robot,

under the skillful direction of Dr. Ketan K. Badani, Mount Sinai’s most highly acclaimed Urologic, Oncology, Robotic Surgeon, punctured five incisions to reach the cancerous tumor with intricate detail and determination.

Hallelujah! The deed was done, tumor was removed and kidney saved. The success of the procedure resolved the question, what would my health and life be like without any kidneys?

Many say, I have been granted a mighty miracle. My personal preference is this is what God did by his grace, unearned favor, sent down to me. I be-

lieve God inclined his ear as Jesus interceded for me. As a blessing, I have been given another opportunity to reflect in an attitude of gratitude on what has taken place for me, for whatever the reason. I believe God has granted me a second chance to use to greater heights, what he had already put in my hand.

I cannot complete this writing without a little humor. As the anesthesia was moving steadily through my vein, I asked if I could see the robot. The doctor chuckled and began to move me faster toward the operating room. He said, look quickly to the left as we

enter, and you may get to see it.

Lo and behold, as my eyes began to close, I saw the alien body with five angled arms, standing in preparation for its instructions. I heard myself speak to it, “Go forth God’s mighty creation of technology, do what you were made to do in the name of Jesus.”

[Hazel Rosetta Smith, journalist, playwright, actor and director. Founder/Artistic Director of HSTM (Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries). Retired former Managing Editor/Woman’s Editor of The New York Beacon News. Contact: misshazel@twc.com]

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Evolving and Bonding on the Ice Marisol Rodríguez

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or Harlem-native Ila Epperson turning six marked a unique rite of passage. Encouraged by her older cousin, she became one of the hundreds of girls who have joined Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH), an organization that utilizes the Olympic sport along with academic enrichment, to empower Black and Brown youth from Harlem and the Bronx.

Epperson has been in the program now for 11 years and admits that it took time for her to truly fall in love with figure skating. “Skating in my opinion is the hardest sport ever because not only do you have to be graceful, but you have to be

terhood they create,” said Antwuan Walker.

“Not too many girls in our community are figure skating so they get to bond over the fact that are the few girls that are figure skating in Harlem.”

Walker watched his daughter Cheyenne

Walker evolve in the program before becoming part of the staff himself. As Program Director he oversees skating and tutoring, but also personal development workshops around topics includ-

ing financial literacy, nutrition, networking, fitness, and conflict resolution. “It’s a holistic approach to really help the girls, we are building them up academically, giving access to enrichment through ice-skating and giving leadership

opportunities to navigate the world around them,” commented Walker.

Sharon Cohen founded FSH in 1997 after being asked to teach figure skating uptown by community youth and in 2016 the program expanded to the city of Detroit.

“The program gives them tremendous confidence in themselves, helps them get to know themselves and have high expectations on and off the ice.” A former competitive figure skater, Cohen was a skating coach for over 10 years before exclusively focusing on her administrative role: “I love seeing girls learn to skate because it’s a really hard thing to do and when they get something, it gets them really excited, and that gets me excited.”

Bailey Jeremie has seen a growth in confidence in her daughter Zoë Mattison since

“Something I’ll take away is learning how to be driven, determined and not let my failures or shortcomings discourage me from the main goal,” said Epperson. “It doesn’t matter how many times I fall as long as I get up, that is what will make or break what I set out to do.”

FSH invites the community to their 23rd Annual Gwendolyn Simmons Soul on Ice Winter Skating Party at Lasker Rink in Central Park (Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite. com/e/81551236945) and to their Annual Ice Show at Riverbank State Park on March 21st at 7pm and March 22nd at 3pm.

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athletic and you have to be determined... you will continue to fall down and after you fall you need to get back up, only to fall again,” said Epperson.

From October through March, these young women (ages 6-18) commit them-

selves to skating practice, tutoring and leadership workshops three to four days a week.

Over time, as one parent shared, these shared experiences connect the girls in a powerful way. “It’s really a sis-

starting FSH: “I notice a difference in her assertiveness at school.”

Jeremie shared a recent experience where 6-year-old Zoë used her words to confront a bully and advocate for herself. Jeremie also loves the program’s emphasis on inclusion in figure skating. At a recent synchronized skating competition in Connecticut the FSH team was the only one comprised of Black and Brown youth. FSH Synchro Skills 1 team took home first place with their performance to a medley from the Lion King.

Ila Epperson will soon age out of the program, although she is certain she will stay connected to FSH and the friends she’s made throughout her life.

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n a mildly cold Saturday afternoon, thousands gathered at the American Museum of Natural History for Kwanzaa 2019. The museum has taken part in celebrating the holiday for over 35 years.

Kwanzaa is a holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, in 1966. Dr. Karenga felt that African Americans living outside of the motherland, were detached from much of the African culture and values.

Using concepts from several African harvest celebrations he created the holiday.

Over the last 15 years, the event has been produced by Voza Rivers of Community Works NYC. Speaking on the event and how it influences those in attendance, Mr. Rivers said

l-r Dr. Linda H. Humes, founder of Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc., with Voza River and master drummer Sanga of the Valley.

“The principles of Kwanzaa are principles that people can live by. It’s spirituality. It’s like going to church.

The message of Kwanzaa over the seven days inspires you with a principle.

A lot of people come from the Kwanzaa celebration saying that they want to live by those principles.”

This year’s show start-

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ed, with an opening discussion educating the audience about the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa, led by the event storyteller, Dr. Linda H. Humes along with master drummer Sanga of the Valley. This was followed by a soul-stirring performance by Obediah Wright’s Balance Dance Theater.

Embracing the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa, which focuses on cooperative economics, during the show, over 26 Harlem based artisans selected by the Harlem Arts Alliance had their items on display.

This year’s Kwanzaa event is special for two reasons, it takes place during the 100th anniversary of the Harlem

“7 Principles 365” owner NMaatRa Ankhmeni with her daughter are selling traditional candle holders and candles to celebrate Kwanzaa.

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Renaissance and the 400 years since Africans arrived in the Virginia colonies, in 1619. Although, Africans had been in the Americas before this time.

Special guest, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, addressed those in attendance, speaking about how the holiday influences her saying “I am

very moved by the seven principles of community building and community activation that are talked about every single night in Kwanzaa.”

A large part of the event is educating people about Kwanzaa and its purpose for African Americans and those in the diaspora. Dr. Humes explained saying

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“Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday. Dr. Karenga did not start it to be a religious holiday. He intended to initiate a holiday based on traditional African principles and African consciousness that Africans in the diaspora could take hold of to make their lives better. For them to have self-actualization, self-determination and to use these principles to have better lives.”

The performance by the Obediah Wright Balance Dance theater, symbolized the journey of Africans in the Americas, starting from villages in Africa, the journey during the middle passage, the evolution into negro spirituals, and then the Harlem Renaissance, which included tap dancing, and swing.

Joyous Pierce, the curator with the Harlem Arts Alliance, explained how vendors were selected, saying “Each of the vendors are handpicked. Each of the vendors embodies a princi-

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St. Mary’s Center Recognized for Improving Quality of Long Term Care

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ecently Saint .

Mary’s Center in Harlem was recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/ NCAL) for its achievements in the quality of care they provide.

St. Mary’s Center Inc. accomplished three of four national goals in areas including safely reducing unnecessary hospitalizations by at least 10%and maintaining a rate of 10% or less, safely reducing the off-label use of antipsychotics by 10% since 2017 and improving short or long stay functional improvement or worsening mobility by 15%.

Provider recognized for meeting national goals

“The entire team at St. Mary’s Center is honored to be recognized for this incredible achievement,” said Holly Argent Tariq, CEO of St. Mary’s Center “We are proud to improve care for our patients and residents. Our commitment to quality will continue.”

AHCA/NCAL recognized long term care providers for their achievements through its Quality Initiative Recognition Program, which honors member facilities for their individual work in achieving AHCA/ NCAL Quality Initiative goals.

“This achievement represents progress on

important quality measures that will positively impact the lives of residents,” said Dr. David Gifford, Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at AHCA/NCAL. “We applaud these organizations for their hard work and dedication to this significant quality improvement effort.”

Launched in 2012 by AHCA/NCAL, the Quality Initiative serves as a national effort to build upon the existing work of the long term and post-acute care profession. The Initiative aims to further improve quality of care in skilled nursing centers and assisted

living communities by challenging member facilities to meet measurable goals in areas such as hospital readmissions, off-label use of antipsychotics, and customer satisfaction.

St. Mary’s Center Inc. along with other achievers from across the country, will be honored at AHCA/ NCAL’s upcoming Quality Summit in Grapevine, Texas, on March 10, 2020.

Opened in 1992 during the AIDS epidemic, St. Mary’s Center is the only remaining HIV/AIDS specialty skilled nursing facility in Manhattan. The 40-bed capacity provides an opportunity to render indi-

vidualized care in a comfortable compassionate homelike environment.

St. Mary’s has in addition to an exemplary nursing staff, staff trained in addiction recovery, suboxone administration, and behavioral health.

We provide acupuncture and a robust therapeutic recreation program. St. Mary’s has 5 Star recognition by CMS for outstanding quality of care and has received multiple awards from U.S. World & News Report for being one of the best Nursing Homes in the United States.

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)

represent nearly 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or postacute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org or www.ncal.org.

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“White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue… And Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation” by Lauren Michele Jackson REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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t’s all yours.

You own it, got it, paid for it, you even have the receipt. That thing: you fought hard for it and nobody can take it away.

But – as in the new book “White Negroes” by Lauren Michele Jackson, folks can surely borrow it.

The meme on social media was almost perfect. Just one little tweak, and….

And that is an action based on “the root of the word” appropriation or, says Jackson, “to make something appropriate for another context.” That borrowing of word, phrase, action, or ideal from one culture to use in another culture

is as common today as it was centuries ago and because the world always seems to get smaller, “cultures will intersect and mingle and graft onto each other,” probably until the end of time.

So “why does any of this matter?”

Says Jackson, “in a word: power.” That which is appropriated is often used to exploit, and individuals are offered “next to nothing in return.” This goes double, she indicates, when there’s a “compulsion to own and regulate all things black.”

Appropriation can take years or it can happen with the speed of the internet and the appropriators generally assume control, use up everything good, then “walk away like it never hap-

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This can be seen with Black music, as Jackson says, by looking at the careers of Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus, both of whom she indicates appropriated facets of Black culture and discarded them when they no longer made headlines.

It happens in the beauty and modeling industries, as evidenced by the “blackified antics” of the Kardsahian women, who used Black faces to create controversial fashion, “without permission from anybody’s estate.”

Somehow, though, these “gaffes… never make it into the press.”

In the world of art, appropriation famously happened when the artist Nkechi Am-

are Diallo changed her name from Rachel Dolizel. It happens in the kitchen, on the street, and in some of the very words we speak...

Reading “White Negroes” is a little like watching a bodybuilder hold up something that’s too weighty for him: for awhile, the effort of the lift is impressive, as the burden’s held aloft – but the longer it’s up there, the shakier it gets.

Indeed, author Lauren Michele Jackson has some thought-provoking, important things to say, but points made can seem weak and they aren’t always supported very well.

More confounding are the contradictions that arise when small-but-valid examples of possibly-imprudent

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appropriation are offered, followed by or following admissions that cultural appropriation can happen naturally when cultures mix. It might have helped to separate culture from pop-culture because the water is muddy: a white woman blithely wearing expensive African tribe-inspired designer clothing is one thing; a white man singing a Black songwriter’s song is quite another.

If you are able to circle back to the roots of this book and concentrate on its highlights, you may find reason for introspection. It could take considerable effort, though, before you decide that “White Negroes” is a book to own.

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