BP Terminal Petroleum Remediation Project Public Meeting

5-8pm

Brooklyn Public Library Greenpoint Branch
107 Norman Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

BP Terminal #S224082 (Apollo Street, Brooklyn) http://www.dec.ny.gov/data/der/factsheet/s224082update.pdf
The BP Terminal fact sheet describes ongoing remediation efforts at the site and the upcoming transfer of operations.

Join the NYSDEC for a public meeting about the BP Terminal Site.
Presentation and Q&A will take place at 6:30pm, and NYSDEC staff will be available before and after to respond to questions and comments.

NYPD Community Council Meetings

7pm

New York City Police Department Community Councils were established in 1943. Today there are a total of eighty-six (86) New York City Police Department Community Councils throughout the five boroughs.
The Councils play an integral role by serving as a conduit of information between the police and community residents, clergy, community leaders, business owners and stakeholders; raising awareness and ensuring the needs of the community are reported and addressed. Community Councils are comprised of volunteers who give of their time, effort and who are committed to the betterment of their communities.

All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend!
For more information, visit HERE.

108th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Sunnyside Community Services
41-31 39th Street, 1st Floor
Sunnyside, Queens

More info: (718) 784-5420

114th Precinct Community Council Meeting

Ricardo's
21-04 24th Avenue
Astoria, Queens

More info: (718) 626-9327

ExxonMobil Greenpoint Petroleum Remediation Project Public Meeting

7pm

Brooklyn Public Library Greenpoint Branch
107 Norman Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

ExxonMobil Greenpoint Petroleum Remediation Project (EMGPRP) #S224150 http://www.dec.ny.gov/data/der/factsheet/s224150nanfaprop.pdf
The EMGPRP fact sheet describes proposals for "no action" and "no further action" for portions of the EMGPRP site. The public is invited to comment about these proposals through February 15, 2016.

Join the NYSDEC for a public meeting about the EMGPRP Site proposals.
Presentation and Q&A will take place at 7:00pm, and NYSDEC staff will be available before and after to respond to questions and comments.

How’s Your Park, Queens?

6pm to 8:30pm

Jewish Center of Jackson Heights
37-06 77th Street
Jackson Heights, Queens

As NYC’s only research and advocacy-based parks organization, New Yorkers For Parks (NY4P) specializes in studying all aspects of our parks and open spaces.

A major goal of their research is to reach and inform everyday New Yorkers who are doing on-the-ground stewardship and advocacy in their local parks.

Now they want to hear from you!
Feedback from community members will allow NY4P to better understand on-the-ground conditions in Queens parks and to build a network of advocates throughout NYC who can work with NY4P to push for a better budget for parks, and advocate for improved conditions in all parks in all neighborhoods.

For more info and to rsvp:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hows-your-park-queens-tickets-19639687835

NYRR Open Run

9am

Astoria Park
19th Street and Hoyt Avenue
Meet at the Field House next to the Track
Astoria, Queens

New York Road Runners (NYRR) Open Run is a new community-based initiative, bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, all over NYC.

Open to all ages and experience levels. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. No advance registration required.

More info:
http://openrun.nyrr.org/#Astoria-Park

Lower East Side Ecology Center and the Friends of Rosemary’s Playground presents E-Waste Recycling

10am to 4pm

Rosemary's Playground
Fairview Avenue btwn Woodbine & Madison Streets
Ridgewood, Queens

Items accepted include: working and non –working computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, T-V’s, VCR’s, DVD players, phones, audio/visual

NYRR Open Run

Saturdays at 9am

Astoria Park
19th Street and Hoyt Ave
Meet at the Field House next to the Track
Astoria, Queens

New York Road Runners (NYRR) Open Run is a new community-based initiative, bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, all over NYC.

Open to all ages and experience levels. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. No advance registration required.

More info:
http://openrun.nyrr.org/#Astoria-Park

Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition

Daily through March 13, 2016

Socrates Sculpture Park
Vernon Blvd & Broadway
Ravenswood, Queens

Fifteen years ago Socrates Sculpture Park inaugurated the Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Exhibition and launched what would become an annual exhibition of “artists to watch.”

This year’s Emerging Artist Fellows were selected through a highly competitive process that attracted over 350 applications, a record number for the program.
The 2015 Emerging Artist Fellows are: Kenseth Armstead, Charlotte Becket & Roger Sayre, José Carlos Casado, Torkwase Dyson, Carla Edwards, Davey Hawkins, Lena Henke, David Horvitz, Charlotte Hyzy, Melanie McLain, Kirsten Nelson, Freya Powell, Leah Raintree, Aaron Suggs, and Noa Younse.

As the culmination of a sought-after fellowship program, the EAF Exhibition is distinct in its commitment to emphasize individual artist projects. Rather than present an overarching theme, the exhibition highlights the singularity of each artist’s vision and subject matter, while providing critical consideration on diverse subjects, processes, and the specificities of site.

More info HERE.

Mobile Library at Hunters Point

Daily Until the Library Opens!

QUEENS LIBRARY & FRIENDS OF THE HUNTERS POINT LIBRARY PRESENT "THE SOLAR POWERED LIBRARY" IN GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK!
Center Blvd & 48th Avenue
Hunters Point, Queens

Beginning May 31st and continuing on Saturdays, The Mobile Library will be parked each Saturday at Gantry State Park, Vernon Boulevard at 48th Avenue, from 8:30 – 5:30 to offer books and materials for all ages for loan as well as digital downloads onsite and special library offerings.

The Mobile Library will be on site, rain or shine, except during holidays.