SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAM AT HUNTER COLLEGE 695 PARK AVENUE, ROOM W1611 NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 772-5599
Project Title: PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Administering Organization: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY 230 WEST 41ST STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 417-8300
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAM, WHICH IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL PLACE 18 STUDENT-SCHOLARS IN NON-PROFITS, CITY AGENCIES, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
Project Director: ELAINE M. WALSH
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION, INC. 222-05 56TH AVENUE BAYSIDE, NY 11364 (718) 631-6387
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAM AND QUEENS HOLOCAUST CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN AT THE QUEENSBOROUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ON THE HOLOCAUST AT THE KUPFERBERG HOLOCAUST CENTER.
Project Director: SUSAN AGIN
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK 695 PARK AVENUE, ROOM W1611 NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 772-5599
Project Title: PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLAR PROGRAM, WHICH TRAINS STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
Project Director: ELAINE M. WALSH HUNTER COLLEGE DEPT. URBAN AFFAIRS & PLANNING, ROOM W1611 NEW YORK, NY 10065
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD 2020 COALITION P.O. BOX 812 BEDFORD HILLS, NY 10507 (914) 620-2411
Project Title: NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FOOD PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FOOD PROJECT. THIS PROJECT HELPS TO PROMOTE LOCAL FOODS AND FARMS AND BUILDS AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE, HIGH- QUALITY FOOD SOURCE FOR BUYERS.
Project Director: OLIVIA FARR
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF BROOME COUNTY 840 UPPER FRONT STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13905 (607) 772-8953
Project Title: 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURE SUPPLIES FOR THE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Project Director: VICTORIA GIARRATANO
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EMPIRE STATE HONEY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 36159 ROUTE 12E CLAYTON, NY 13624 (607) 342-6582
Project Title: BEEKEEPERS EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE FREE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT, WHICH IS HOSTED BY BEEKEEPERS AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR.
Project Director: CHRISTINA WAHL
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRIDE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC. 25 VICTORY BOULEVARD, 3RD FLOOR STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (708) 808-1360
Project Title: LUV ON A LEASH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE LUV ON A LEASH THERAPY DOG PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND PLACING TRAINED, REGISTERED THERAPY DOGS IN MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: DEBORAH GREEN
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STEVENS-SWAN HUMANE SOCIETY OF ONEIDA COUNTY 5664 HORATIO STREET UTICA, NY 13502 (315) 738-4357
Project Title: EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR THE ROOF OF THE FACILITY.
Project Director: DIANNE BROCCOLI
Requested By: BRINDISI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTER NETWORK, INC. 85 SOUTH OXFORD STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11217 (718) 624-9115
Project Title: QUEENS BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING AND CUSTOMIZED MICRO-ENTERPRISE TRAINING. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES.
Project Director: NANCY CARIN
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CGDCNY, INC. 45 LUDLOW STREET, SUITE 312 YONKERS, NY 10705 (914) 281-1109
Project Title: THE POWERLAB COMMUNITY BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEEDED FURNITURE FOR THE CO- WORKING AREA, INCLUDING NEW DESKS AND CHAIRS, AS WELL AS A PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR PRESENTATIONS. THIS PURPOSE OF THE POWERLAB IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE WORKSPACE AND RESOURCES FOR START-UP AND EXISTING COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND PROJECTS, WITH THE GOAL OF REVITALIZING SOUTHWEST YONKERS THROUGH ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Project Director: LAMONT BADRU
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS 75-20 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, SUITE 140 EAST ELMHURST, NY 11370 (718) 898-8500
Project Title: QUEENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT OUTREACH EFFORTS TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS COVERING BUSINESS TOPICS, SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES CERTIFICATION.
Project Director: SOPHIA GANOSIS
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE TONAWANDAS, INCORPORATED 254 SWEENEY STREET NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 (716) 692-5120
Project Title: OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, WHICH WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANGELA JOHNSON-RENDA
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH, INC. 1523 AVENUE M, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 377-2900 Ext: 7605
Project Title: BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN SOUTHERN BROOKLYN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS PLANNING WORKSHOPS, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING PERMITS AND LICENSES, AS WELL AS INFORMATION REGARDING TRAINING EMPLOYEES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DORIE KHACHEWATSKY
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATBUSH DEVELOPMENT CORP. 1616 NEWKIRK AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 859-3800
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONS, PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBIN REDMOND
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATBUSH NOSTRAND JUNCTION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. BROOKLYN COLLEGE, 2900 BEDFORD AVE., BOYLAN HALL, ROOM 1407 BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (718) 951-5000 Ext: 1449
Project Title: THE JUNCTION
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) GOALS, AND CREATES AN IMMERSIVE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE, WHILE BRIDGING CONSUMERS AND MERCHANTS, AND PROMOTING THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Project Director: KENNETH MBONU
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FORDHAM ROAD DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 2488 GRAND CONCOURSE, ROOM 411 BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 562-2104
Project Title: FORDHAM ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY, ITS WORKERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS PROMOTING TOURISM, BY PRINTING MARKETING PUBLICATIONS, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE FORDHAM ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR.
Project Director: WILMA ALONSO
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 8, INC. 1291 ST. MARKS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 467-5574
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE SHOP LOCAL BUSINESS PROGRAM.
Project Director: NIZJONI GRANVILLE
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JOINT BELLEROSE BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 50 SUPERIOR ROAD BELLEROSE VILLAGE, NY 11001 (718) 343-8830
Project Title: INTERNET ENGAGEMENT
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CREATION AND THE MAINTENANCE OF WEBSITES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF BANNERS ON LAMPPOSTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JAMES TRENT
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KENMORE-TOWN OF TONAWANDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 3411 DELAWARE AVENUE KENMORE, NY 14217 (716) 874-1202
Project Title: KEN-TON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR VARIOUS MARKETING INITIATIVES INCLUDING A MARKETING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY, A BUSINESS TRADE SHOW, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VISITOR/RELOCATION RESOURCE GUIDES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF DIGITAL SIGNAGE, FURNITURE AND AUDIO/VIDEO OFFICE EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: TRACEY LUKASIK-HOCHFIELD
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LACKAWANNA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. 638 RIDGE ROAD LACKAWANNA, NY 14218 (716) 823-8841
Project Title: PROMOTE LACKAWANNA
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE CHAMBER AND RECRUIT NEW BUSINESS TO LACKAWANNA, NY.
Project Director: MICHAEL SOBASZEK
Requested By: KEARNS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF EAST NEW YORK 80 JAMAICA AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (718) 385-6700
Project Title: VITAL BROOKLYN FEASIBILITY STUDY
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY STUDY. THIS WOULD STUDY NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENTS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVED COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Project Director: SHERRY D. ROBERTS
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LONG ISLAND CITY PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2701 QUEENS PLAZA NORTH, #9 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 786-5300 Ext: 27
Project Title: SPACE BANK DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN LONG ISLAND CITY BY CREATING A DATABASE OF LONG ISLAND CITY BUSINESSES FOR COMMUNITY USE, FOR BUSINESSES TO ACCESS AND SHARE INFORMATION AS A DIRECTORY.
Project Director: ELIZABETH LUSSKIN
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MYRTLE AVENUE COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 472 MYRTLE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (718) 230-3674
Project Title: MYRTLE AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP RESTORE MYRTLE AVENUE IN FORT GREENE TO AN ECONOMICALLY VITAL NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR THAT WILL BENEFIT THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR PRINTING FLYERS, ADVERTISING, PURCHASING SUPPLIES AND SUPPORTING COPYING COSTS.
Project Director: MEREDITH PHILLIPS ALMEIDA
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 60-82 MYRTLE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 366-3806
Project Title: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICES, RENT, TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC, OFFICE COPIER, SUPPLIES AND AUDIT SERVICES EXPENSES.
Project Director: THEODORE M. RENZ
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION CORPORATION 1920 MOTT AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 (718) 471-6040
Project Title: JOB DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $22,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BEAUTIFY THE RETAIL DISTRICT WITH HOLIDAY AND SEASONAL DECORATIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND INCREASE NEW SHOPPERS AND BUSINESSES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES.
Project Director: KEVIN ALEXANDER
Requested By: TITUS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SING SING PRISON MUSEUM 127 MAIN STREET OSSINING, NY 10562 (914) 236-5407
Project Title: DESIGN OF THE MUSEUM AND EXHIBITS
Administering Organization: HISTORIC HUDSON RIVER TOWNS, INC. 180 ROUTE 100 KATONAH, NY 10536 (914) 232-6583
Funded Amount: $125,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED TO DESIGN THE SING SING PRISON MUSEUM AND TO DEVELOP A NUMBER OF INTERACTIVE/ INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS TO CREATE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AS DOCUMENTED IN THE LORD CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 2016. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TEMPORARY DISPLAYS USED TO PROVIDE AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY AND LATER WILL BE CONVERTED TO PERMANENT DISPLAYS IN THE FINAL MUSEUM LAYOUT.
Project Director: JERRY FAIELLA
Requested By: GALEF
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STATEN ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 900 SOUTH AVENUE, SUITE 402 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 (718) 477-1400 Ext: 15
Project Title: BIG-3 YOUTH PROGRAM EVENTS
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE BIG-3 YOUTH PROGRAM INITIATIVE, WHICH IS TO PRINT/DIGITALIZE PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND ADVERTISING FOR EVENTS, TO PROVIDE VENUE RENTAL FOR THE GREEN FESTIVAL AND RECEPTION, AS WELL AS FOR THE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO.
Project Director: CESAR CLARO
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNNYSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. P.O. BOX 4399 SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104 (718) 899-8404
Project Title: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE CHAMBER’S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE UPGRADE OF THE WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR NETWORKING EVENTS, SUCH AS TOURS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT SUNNYSIDE.
Project Director: MANNY GOMEZ
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNNYSIDE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 45-56 43RD STREET SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104 (718) 606-1800
Project Title: COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ANNUALLY.
Project Director: JAIME-FAYE BEAN
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER SQUARE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 25 WESTCHESTER SQUARE BRONX, NY 10461 (718) 597-4629
Project Title: SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP A PURCHASING COOP PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE PURCHASING POWER.
Project Director: LISA SORIN
Requested By: GJONAJ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALLEY POND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, INC. 228-06 NORTHERN BOULEVARD DOUGLASTON, NY 11362 (718) 229-4000
Project Title: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN NEW YORK CITY.
Project Director: IRENE V. SCHEID
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARL SAFINA CENTER, INC. 80 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD SETAUKET NY 11733 (631) 675-1984
Project Title: SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS FOCUSED ON OCEAN HEALTH (ACIDIFICATION, PLASTICS POLLUTION, SAFE SEAFOOD, AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSES RELATED TO OUTREACH, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES.
Project Director: CARL SAFINA
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COLUMBIA LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. 49 MAIN STREET CHATHAM, NY 12037 (518) 392-5252
Project Title: FARMLAND PROTECTION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAMS WITHIN COLUMBIA COUNTY.
Project Director: PETER PADEN
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DUTCHESS LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. P.O. BOX 138, 4289 ROUTE 82 MILLBROOK, NY 12545 (845) 677-3002
Project Title: FARMLAND PROTECTION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAMS WITHIN DUTCHESS COUNTY.
Project Director: BECKY THORTON
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUTSTANDING RENEWAL ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. BOX 20488 NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 477-4022
Project Title: LES ECOLOGY CENTER - COMMUNITY BASED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN OUTREACH PROGRAM TO EDUCATE NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES ABOUT NEW YORK STATE’S ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING AND REUSE LAWS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CONVENIENT WAYS TO RESPONSIBLY RECYCLE UNWANTED ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: CHRISTINE DATZ-ROMERO
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD 220 PLANDOME ROAD MANHASSET, NY 11030 (516) 869-7486
Project Title: COOPERATIVE HYDROLOGIC DATA-COLLECTION ON THE PORT WASHINGTON PENINSULA
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COOPERATIVE HYDROLOGIC DATA- COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR A UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GROUNDWATER STUDY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON PENINSULA.
Project Director: TOM DEVANEY
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UPPER GREEN SIDE, INC. 1136 FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 7 NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 759-6895
Project Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE UPPER EAST SIDE, SUCH AS SHREDDING, RECYCLING AND SUPPORT FOR EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS, INCLUDING LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Project Director: SARAH GALLAGHER
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION, INC. 1854 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, SECOND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10031 (212) 961-1000 Ext: 303
Project Title: RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE SPACE
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 459 WEST 140TH STREET IN MANHATTAN. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: CECIL D. CORBIN-MARK
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 13THIRTY CANCER CONNECT, INC. 1000 ELMWOOD AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14620 (585) 563-6221
Project Title: SUPPORT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CANCER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE SERVICE PROVISION FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CANCER THROUGH INCREASED CLINICIAN AND EDUCATOR AWARENESS, AS WELL AS ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: LAUREN SPIKER
Requested By: MORELLE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFTER HOURS PROJECT, INC. 1204 BROADWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11221 (718) 249-0755
Project Title: AFTER HOURS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR HIV PREVENTION PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE TESTING, HEPATITIS SCREENING, AS WELL AS HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.
Project Director: FERNANDO SOTO
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AIDS SERVICE CENTER OF LOWER MANHATTAN, INC. 64 WEST 35TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 645-0875 Ext: 303
Project Title: COACH: COMPREHENSIVE OUTREACH AND CONNECTION TO HEALTHCARE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COACH PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TRAIN PEER HEALTH COACHES AND PROVIDE PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, HEPATITIS C, DIABETES AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES WITH A ONE-ON- ONE APPROACH TO THEIR MEDICAL CARE.
Project Director: SHAREN I. DUKE
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AIDS SERVICE CENTER OF LOWER MANHATTAN, INC. 64 WEST 35TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 645-0875 Ext: 303
Project Title: COACH: COMPREHENSIVE OUTREACH AND CONNECTION TO HEALTHCARE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE MATERIALS FOR THE PEER EDUCATOR PROGRAM, TO CONNECT AND SUSTAIN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS WITH MEDICAL CARE, AS PART OF A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM.
Project Director: SHAREN I. DUKE
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN RED CROSS IN GREATER NEW YORK 520 WEST 49TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 875-2396
Project Title: DISASTER RESPONSE SUPPLY PRE-POSITIONING INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND ITS INVENTORY OF CONNEX BOXES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY. A CONNEX BOX IS STOCKED WITH EMERGENCY SUPPLIES TO ASSIST 500 PEOPLE.
Project Director: JOHN WALDMAN
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 400 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10013 (646) 884-5383
Project Title: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH CREATE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO DIMINISH HIV AND STD TRANSMISSION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, OUTREACH EVENTS, AND INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS FOR MARKETING AND OUTREACH.
Project Director: GERTRUDES PAJARON
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASTORIA/QUEENS SHARE-ING AND CARE-ING, INC. 45-02 DITMARS BOULEVARD ASTORIA, NY 11105 (718) 777-5766
Project Title: HEALTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST, OVARIAN AND OTHER FORMS OF CANCER.
Project Director: ANNA KRILL
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROWNSVILLE MULTI-SERVICE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 592 ROCKAWAY AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (718) 345-5000
Project Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administering Organization: BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH REGARDING MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ACHIEVE TOTAL HEALTH.
Project Director: GENESE MORGAN
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT, INC. 356 WEST 18TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 (212) 271-7172
Project Title: HEALTH OUTREACH TO TEENS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH OUTREACH TO TEENS (HOTT) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH/SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHIATRY AND NURSING SERVICES TO UNINSURED HOMELESS AND UNSTABLY HOUSED LGBT YOUTH.
Project Director: DONNIE ROBERTS
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NETWORK, INC. 60 MADISON AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10010 (212) 545-2400
Project Title: FAMILY PLANNING SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY PLANNING SUPPORT PROGRAM AT THE CATHERINE M. ABATE HEALTH CENTER. PATIENTS MEET WITH A SOCIAL WORKER FOR ASSESSMENTS, TO DEVELOP TREATMENT PLANS AND TO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES.
Project Director: CHRISTINE RUTKOSKI
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS, INC. 13802 QUEENS BOULEVARD BRIARWOOD, NY 11435 (718) 657-1100 Ext: 4155
Project Title: THIRD AVENUE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SO AS TO DELIVER A HIGHER QUALITY OF HEALTH SERVICES TO THE SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY.
Project Director: NICOLE DAVIS 2604 THIRD AVENUE BRONX, NY 10454
Requested By: ARROYO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY SERVICE SOCIETY OF YONKERS 30 SOUTH BROADWAY YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 963-5118 Ext: 435
Project Title: FREE HOME HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP SUSTAIN THE HOME HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FREE HOME CARE TRAINING, ENABLING UNEMPLOYED AND UNSKILLED INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY MINORITY WOMEN AND RECENT IMMIGRANTS IN YONKERS, TO OBTAIN NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CERTIFICATION AS A PERSONAL CARE AIDE (PCA) OR THE MORE ADVANCED HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA).
Project Director: SETH BERMAN
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAMPTONS LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION, INC. 7 MEADOW WAY EAST HAMPTON, NY 11937 (631) 324-2787
Project Title: EAST HAMPTON VOLUNTEER OCEAN RESCUE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EAST HAMPTON VOLUNTEER OCEAN RESCUE’S MISSION TO MAKE EXPEDIENT AND SAFE WATER RESCUES IN EAST HAMPTON TOWNSHIP.
Project Director: MICHAEL FORST 89 THREE MILE HARBOR ROAD EAST HAMPTON, NY 11937
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HELEN KELLER SERVICES NASSAU COUNTY 141 MIDDLE NECK ROAD SANDS POINT, NY 11050 (516) 944-8900 Ext: 272
Project Title: VITAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND
Administering Organization: HELEN KELLER SERVICES 57 WILLOUGHBY STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 522-2122
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE VITAL PROGRAMS FOR DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLEX NEEDS, AND REQUIRE ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT.
Project Director: SUE RUZENSKI
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LA NUEVA ESPERANZA, INC. 213 JOHNSON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (718) 497-7592
Project Title: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.
Project Director: ANNETTE ROQUE
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION, INC. 115 KING STREET CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514 (914) 238-8384
Project Title: BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Project Director: DANIEL LIPKA
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER, INC. 266 WEST 37TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 869-3850
Project Title: MEDICARE TOWN HALL MEETINGS AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICARE ENROLLMENT, AS WELL AS OUTREACH AT TOWN HALLS FOR MEDICARE RECIPIENTS, THEREBY EDUCATING THEM ON STATE AND FEDERAL MEDICARE-RELATED BENEFITS.
Project Director: ELLEN MINTON
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MEKIMI 1274 49TH STREET, #297 BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 841-7500 Ext: 201
Project Title: PATIENT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC IN-STATE OUTINGS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAVEL, LODGING AND FOOD FOR THESE IN-STATE TRIPS.
Project Director: SHIMSHON Y. HESZKEL 1463 42ND STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NACHAS HEALTH AND FAMILY NETWORK, INC. 1310 48TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 436-7373 Ext: 18
Project Title: FREE MEDICAL SCREENINGS
Funded Amount: $15,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE FREE MEDICAL SCREENINGS IN NON-CLINICAL VENUES TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION. THESE SCREENINGS WILL BE TARGETING SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS.
Project Director: RIZY HOROWITZ
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE 125 WORTH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10013 (347) 396-7505
Project Title: TB TESTING IN SUNSET PARK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON TUBERCULOSIS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE TWO SCREENING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS FOR A COMMUNITY FAIR.
Project Director: SHAILAJA RAO
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION 160 WATER STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10038 (718) 334-3358
Project Title: ELMHURST HOSPITAL BOXING AS THERAPY FOR NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES
Funded Amount: $35,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE AND OPERATE A PROGRAM USING TECHNIQUES FROM BOXING AS THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH DISEASES, SUCH AS PARKINSON’S. THIS KIND OF REHAB IS GROWING IN POPULARITY AND EVIDENCE AS A MEANINGFUL WAY TO IMPACT NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS.
Project Director: SUBHADRA NORI
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, INC. 151 WEST 30TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 244-4664
Project Title: SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BY CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS OR CO-HOSTING FORUMS IN THE CHELSEA, CLINTON, OR MURRAY HILL COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: MCGREGOR SMYTH
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NUTRITION AND FITNESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE, INC. 196 EAST 75TH STREET, APARTMENT 18A NEW YORK, NY 10021 (212) 861-5648
Project Title: THE NEW FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID MUSICAL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE AND PROMOTE A NEW FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID MUSICAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL HELP REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND THE RISKS OF CHRONIC DISEASE.
Project Director: HELEN BUTLEROFF-LEAHY
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ODA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. 14 HEYWARD STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 260-4600
Project Title: ODA BE HEALTHY PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND OUTDOOR GOOD HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LAURAN LEVINE
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT RENEWAL, INC. 200 VARICK STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10014 (212) 620-0340
Project Title: SCAN VAN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BREAST HEALTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING EVENT FLYERS FOR APPROXIMATELY 260 SCREENING DATES IN ORDER TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 UNDERSERVED WOMEN.
Project Director: MARY SOLOMON 54 LINCOLN AVENUE ISLIP TERRACE, NY 11752
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHARE: SELF-HELP FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST OR OVARIAN CANCER, INC. 165 WEST 46TH STREET, SUITE 712 NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 937-5570
Project Title: THE AMBASSADOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CRITICAL OUTREACH WORK TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED LATINA, AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS SPECIALLY-TRAINED BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVORS INTO COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE DISEASES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING INFORMATION ABOUT RISK FACTORS, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, AS WELL AS FOR SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING MULTILINGUAL HELPLINES AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. THIS OUTREACH IS CONDUCTED THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND HEALTH FAIRS AT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, INCLUDING SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSULATES.
Project Director: IVIS SAMPAYO
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SISTER TO SISTER INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 21 YONKERS, NY 10703 (914) 423-0981
Project Title: NEW YORK WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS AND OTHER STDS, AS WELL AS OTHER HEALTH MALADIES.
Project Director: CHERYL BRANNAN
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION 240 MEETING HOUSE LANE SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968 (631) 726-8300
Project Title: SHINNECOCK INDIAN HEALTH CLINIC OF SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND DENTAL SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF THE SHINNECOCK NATION WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE.
Project Director: MARIE ALESSI
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. 819 SOUTH SALINA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 476-7921
Project Title: OB/GYN EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: EMILY DEMARCHE
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK 630 WEST 168TH STREET, PH 17 NEW YORK, NY 10032 (212) 305-1387
Project Title: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH DENTAL VAN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ORAL CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH UTILIZES A MOBILE DENTAL SERVICE VAN.
Project Director: JOSEPH MCMANUS
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY, INC. 4 COMMERCE LANE CANTON, NY 13617 (315) 379-8100
Project Title: UPGRADE TO DIGITAL
Funded Amount: $12,400
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A DIGITAL X-RAY SENSOR, A TABLET COMPUTER, AND A RADIOGRAPH TUBE, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE EQUIPMENT THAT USES CHEMICALS TO PROCESS THE IMAGES IN THE MOBILE UNIT.
Project Director: RAY BABOWICZ
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISIONS SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 500 GREENWICH STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 625-1616 Ext: 117
Project Title: VISIONS CENTER ON AGING NUTRITION FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH VISION LOSS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, WEIGHT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, HEALTH LECTURES, AND FITNESS CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS.
Project Director: NANCY D. MILLER
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUILDING EDUCATION & TRADES, INC. 169 SHERIDAN PARKSIDE DRIVE TONAWANDA, NY 14150 (716) 833-7392
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROCURE TOOLS, TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE AFTER-SCHOOL SKILLED TRADES MENTORING PROGRAM.
Project Director: CHRISTINE HAUSRATH
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF MOUNT VERNON - YOUTH BUREAU ONE ROOSEVELT SQUARE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 665-2344
Project Title: SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $45,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: DEBBIE BUTLER
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARRISON YOUTH COUNCIL, INC. 84 CALVERT STREET, 1ST FLOOR HARRISON, NY 10528 (914) 835-7500
Project Title: Y.E.S. (YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS LOCAL YOUNGSTERS FIND FULL OR PART TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH THE AID OF COUNSELORS.
Project Director: PERRY SAVINO
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LA ASOCIACION BENEFICA CULTURAL FATHER BILLINI 35-34 105TH STREET CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 651-8427
Project Title: BUILDING FOR SUCCESS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT TEACH SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE WORKFORCE. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LEIBNIZ SCOTTBOURH
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NUBIAN DIRECTIONS II, INC. 248 MAIN STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 452-8574
Project Title: YOUTHBUILD AMERICORPS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGES 16-24 THAT LEFT SCHOOL WITHOUT A DIPLOMA.
Project Director: ROBERT WRIGHT
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: POSITIVE WORKFORCE COALITION, INC. 109 EAST 125TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 410-5615
Project Title: WORKFORCE TRAINING
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKING-AGE PERSONS, MANY WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS OR NO RELEVANT TRAINING. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THAT WILL INSTRUCT ON HOW TO ACQUIRE CERTIFICATIONS.
Project Director: VINCENT TORRES
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: POSITIVE WORKFORCE COALITION, INC. 109 EAST 125TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 410-5615
Project Title: WORKFORCE TRAINING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN NEW YORK’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKING-AGE PERSONS, MANY WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS OR NO RELEVANT TRAINING. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THAT WILL INSTRUCT ON HOW TO ACQUIRE CERTIFICATIONS.
Project Director: VINCENT TORRES
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNIVERSAL CHILD PROJECT INCORPORATED 1078 PARK PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 487-1313
Project Title: AMER-I-CAN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS OSHA TRAININGS, CDL TRAININGS, CRISIS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS FOR RESUME WRITING AND OTHER JOB READINESS PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CYNTHIA FRANCIS
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENTS, INC. P.O. BOX 3104 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902 (607) 205-8108
Project Title: GROW BINGHAMTON YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE GROW BINGHAMTON PROGRAM, WHICH IS A SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THAT TRAINS AT- RISK YOUTH IN URBAN AGRICULTURE WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH JOB SKILLS.
Project Director: AMELIA LODOLCE
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG ADULT MANUFACTURING TRAINING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, INC. 282 HOLLENBECK STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14621 (585) 739-4383
Project Title: COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED (CNC) MACHINING OPERATOR TRAINING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TRAIN UNSKILLED PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY ON HOW TO OPERATE COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLS IN AN EFFORT TO BECOME MACHINE OPERATORS.
Project Director: TYRONE REAVES
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 161ST STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 900 GRAND CONCOURSE BRONX, NY 10451 (718) 590-5433
Project Title: GRAND CONCOURSE BEAUTIFICATION
Administering Organization: CAPITAL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BEAUTIFICATION OF A HIGHLY VISIBLE PORTION OF THE GRAND CONCOURSE IN THE BRONX. THESE SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL SANITATION, CLEANING AND TRASH REMOVAL.
Project Director: CARY GOODMAN
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 964-6003
Project Title: IMMIGRANT SUPPORT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP MORE THAN 30,000 IMMIGRANTS, LOW- INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR EACH YEAR IN AREAS SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION, SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING, IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICES ALONG WITH YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: TOMMY WU
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 979-8381
Project Title: FLUSHING OFFICE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST QUEENS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES, IMMIGRATION COUNSELING, CITIZENSHIP PREP, ENGLISH LEARNING, AND REFERRALS FOR ENTITLEMENT BENEFITS.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER KUI
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 964-2288
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AS WELL AS TO OFFER HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT MULTILINGUAL COUNSELING SERVICES IN EDUCATION AND FINANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
Project Director: TOMMY WU
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BE PROUD, INC. 2805 EAST 26TH STREET, ROOM 2D BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 788-7773
Project Title: NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO CIVICS AND AMERICAN LAW.
Project Director: RAISA CHERNINA
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLACK INSTITUTE, INC. 39 BROADWAY, SUITE 1740 NEW YORK, NY 10006 (212) 871-6899
Project Title: CIVIC PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT WILL ASSIST WITH ENHANCED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS HELP PEOPLE BECOME ACTIVE CITIZENS.
Project Director: BERTHA LEWIS
Requested By: GJONAJ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIDGE STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 460 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 636-7596 Ext: 218
Project Title: MERCHANT ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STREETSCAPING AND/OR SANITATION PROJECT FOR MERCHANT ASSOCIATIONS OF THE SECONDARY COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS, AS WELL AS TO ASSIST MERCHANTS IN THE REVITALIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR ASSOCIATION TO MAINTAIN THEIR PROJECTS AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES.
Project Director: OMA S. HOLLOWAY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIGHTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. 1002 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 891-0800
Project Title: LITTLE ODESSA OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN IMMIGRATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAT SINGER
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN ASIAN COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC. 618 62ND STREET, 2ND FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (646) 321-6000
Project Title: IMMIGRANT SERVICES AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT UPGRADES, SUPPLIES, REFRESHMENTS, AND IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT SERVICES PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND ASSISTANCE TO MAINLY THE IMMIGRANT POPULATION IN THE FIELDS OF ACCESSING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS PROGRAMS, NATURALIZATION CLASS, TRANSLATION, ESOL CLASSES, HEALTH INSURANCE EDUCATION AND ENROLLMENT, AS WELL AS SENIOR SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES.
Project Director: LIYE ZHU
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY, INC. 77 WATER STREET, SUITE 202 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 822-9566
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO HELP NEW YORKERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN LOW-INCOME AREAS, COME TOGETHER AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS ARE UNIQUELY SITUATED TO DEFINE AND ACT ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THESE GRASSROOTS EFFORTS BY OFFERING SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND FURTHER TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PROJECT PLANNING ASSISTANCE AND AN EQUIPMENT SHARE LIBRARY.
Project Director: SALEEN SHAH
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF ROCHESTER 30 CHURCH STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14614 (585) 428-6764
Project Title: THOMAS P. RYAN CENTER/SCHOOL 33 ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LED LIGHTING TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT SCHOOL #33. THE LIGHTING WILL ALLOW FOR EXTENDED USE OF THE FIELD INTO THE EVENING, AS WELL AS A WAY TO DETER NEFARIOUS ACTIVITY.
Project Director: ANTHONY L. ORPHE
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOE FUND, INC. 232 EAST 84TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10028 (212) 628-5207
Project Title: KEEPING NEIGHBORHOODS CLEAN
Funded Amount: $86,815
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO KEEP NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND THE WHITE PLAINS ROAD AREA CLEAN, WHILE OFFERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE UNEMPLOYED.
Project Director: ALEX HUNT
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDITH AND CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF BENSONHURST, INC. 7802 BAY PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 331-6800 Ext: 192
Project Title: IMMIGRATION CITIZEN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH FOR CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LYUBOV MIKITYANSKY
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELMHURST HISTORY AND CEMETERIES PRESERVATION SOCIETY, INC 81-14 DONGAN AVENUE ELMHURST, NY 11373 (646) 756-0148
Project Title: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF ELMHURST
Funded Amount: $0
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A HISTORY TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE HISTORICAL DISTRICT OF ELMHURST, QUEENS. THIS WILL INCLUDE SIGNAGE, PAINTING OF A MURAL ALONG THE LIRR, DOCUMENTING STORIES OF RESIDENTS VISUALLY AND ORALLY, AS WELL AS THE PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MAPS AND PHOTOS.
Project Director: MARIALENA GIAMPINO
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER ONE WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 ROCHESTER, NY 14614 (585) 295-5817
Project Title: UNDERBANKED CONSUMER CREDIT NEEDS STUDY
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A PROJECT THAT WILL STUDY THE UNMET CREDIT NEEDS OF THE UNDERBANKED AND UNBANKED INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOW TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FAIR AND AFFORDABLE CREDIT.
Project Director: RUHI MAKER
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOREST AVENUE DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 705 FOREST AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 816-4775 Ext: 103
Project Title: MARKETING AND EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE FOREST AVENUE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THROUGH COLLECTIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS AND SEASONAL EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DANIEL CLARK
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOREST HILLS COMMUNITY & CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 754053 FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 263-7636
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WEBSITE MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWSLETTER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE GROUP WEBSITE, HOLD COMMUNITY EVENTS, PURCHASE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT COMMUNICATION COSTS.
Project Director: BARBARA STUCHINSKI
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GORGEOUS WASHINGTON STREET ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 3179 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902 (607) 722-5386
Project Title: BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS IN DOWNTOWN BINGHAMTON.
Project Director: JESSE WHEELER
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS, INC. 777 TENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 541-5966
Project Title: EVICTION PREVENTION/TENANTS EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE THE COMMUNITY-BASED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION ON LANDLORD/TENANT, BENEFIT, CONSUMER DEBT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IMMIGRATION AND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATTERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TENANT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, FOR RESIDENTS OF THE WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN.
Project Director: LESLIE THROPE
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IMMIGRATION EQUALITY 40 EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 1300 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 714-2904
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR LGBTQ IMMIGRANTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR LGBTQ IMMIGRANTS AND ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" TRAININGS.
Project Director: AARON MORRIS
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JACKSON HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION GROUP LTD. P.O. BOX 720253 JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 565-5344
Project Title: BEAUTIFYING JACKSON HEIGHTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TREE PLANTING, AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR PLANTS ON 37TH AVENUE IN QUEENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE GRAFFITI REMOVAL, COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION AND BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LEN MANIACE
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JACKSON HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION GROUP, LTD. P.O. BOX 720253 JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 565-5344
Project Title: TREE CARE PROGRAM ON 37TH AVENUE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE TREE CARE PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES LARGELY ON 37TH AVENUE, PLANTING TREES AND MAINTAINING THEM. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY MAKES JACKSON HEIGHTS MORE ATTRACTIVE, BUT ALSO MAKES IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR INSTALLING CITY- APPROVED PROTECTIVE BARRIERS AROUND TREE PITS, APPLICATION OF COMPOST AND MULCH TO IMPROVE SOIL, AND THE PLANTING OF NATIVE PERENNIAL FLOWERS TO ENCOURAGE BENEFICIAL INSECTS. THESE FLOWERS ALSO ACT AS AN INDUCEMENT FOR MERCHANTS TO "ADOPT" TREES.
Project Director: LEN MANIACE
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JUNIPER PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. 74-19 CALDWELL AVENUE MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379 (718) 651-5865
Project Title: JUNIPER VALLEY JUNIORS COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PAINT SUPPLIES, GARDEN TOOLS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AND CLEAN UP PROJECTS.
Project Director: ROBERT HOLDEN
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES TODAY 32 COURT STREET, SUITE 1208 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (646) 613-9633 Ext: 208
Project Title: PRODUCE MULTI-LINGUAL FAMILY LAW LEGAL RESOURCE GUIDES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF MULTILINGUAL LEGAL RESOURCE GUIDES. THESE GUIDES COVER A BROAD RANGE OF LEGAL TOPICS, ARE TRANSLATED INTO EIGHT LANGUAGES AND ARE AVAILABLE AT FAMILY COURT EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SITES,THE FAMILY LEGAL CENTER, AS WELL AS ON THE ORGANIZATION’S WEBSITE.
Project Director: SHARON MYRIE
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY 90 MAPLE AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 (914) 949-1305
Project Title: COMPUTERS DOCKING STATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FIVE COMPUTER DOCKING STATIONS THAT WOULD BE USED BY STAFF ATTORNEYS TO CONNECT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY COMPUTER NETWORK BOTH IN THE OFFICE AND OUT IN THE FIELD, GREATLY IMPROVING THE DEPTH OF SERVICES THAT CAN BE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS.
Project Director: BARBARA FINKELSTEIN
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY NASSAU, INC. 187 SMITH STREET FREEPORT, NY 11520 (516) 867-3580 Ext: 11
Project Title: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CITIZENSHIP INSTRUCTION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION’S EFFORTS TO RECRUIT, EDUCATE, AND OFFER CASE MANAGEMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION POPULATION SEEKING CITIZENSHIP.
Project Director: KAREN MICCICHE
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: IMMIGRANT FAMILY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE OUTREACH, IMMIGRATION LEGAL SCREENINGS, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JAVIER VALDES
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MANHATTAN LEGAL SERVICES 1 WEST 125TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10027 (212) 431-7200
Project Title: CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT LOW-INCOME MANHATTAN RESIDENTS ARE KEPT IN THEIR HOMES AND HAVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES, SUCH AS HEAT. THESE PROGRAMS WORK TOWARDS ENDING ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS WITH FILING ASYLUM CLAIMS, NATURALIZE AND LEGALIZE IMMIGRATION STATUS, AND PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MOVE BEYOND THEIR ABUSIVE SITUATIONS SAFELY.
Project Director: PEGGY EARISMAN
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MASPETH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. P.O. BOX 780265 MASPETH, NY 11378 (718) 335-1300
Project Title: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT, WHICH WILL INCREASE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC BY OFFERING AN INVITING AREA TO SHOP AND DRIVE IN. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS PROGRAM ALONG GRAND AVENUE.
Project Director: DAVID DARAIO
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MFY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 299 BROADWAY, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 417-3727
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES WITHIN THE AREAS OF EVICTION PREVENTION, FORECLOSURE, CONSUMER, BANKRUPTCY, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRATION, DISABILITY, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND KINSHIP CAREGIVING.
Project Director: JEANETTE ZELHOF
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MFY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 299 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 417-3700
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS.
Project Director: JEANETTE ZELHOFF
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOBILIZATION FOR JUSTICE 100 WILLIAMS STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 417-3700
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR
Administering Organization: MFY LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AREAS OF PRACTICE THAT RECEIVE MINIMAL OR NO PUBLIC FUNDING, ESPECIALLY EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER RIGHTS, KINSHIP CARE AND TENANT RIGHTS FOR INDIGENT MANHATTAN RESIDENTS.
Project Director: DOLORES SCHAEFER
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION, INC. 131 WEST 33RD STREET, SUITE 610 NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 627-2227 Ext: 224
Project Title: IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE IMMIGRATION EDUCATION PROJECT, WHICH PLAYS A CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL ROLE FOR NEW YORK’S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND WORKING GROUPS, WHILE PROVIDING MEDIA BRIEFINGS, TOWN HALLS, CONFERENCE CALLS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES, REACHING IMMIGRANTS THROUGH ETHNIC MEDIA CIRCULATION AND MEDIA LISTS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE CRUCIAL AND TIMELY INFORMATION TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES REGARDING VARIOUS INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR LIVES.
Project Director: SARA RAKITA
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP, INC. 7 HANOVER SQUARE, 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 613-5061
Project Title: MOBILE LEGAL HELP CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BRING THE MOBILE LEGAL HELP CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ON ISSUES SUCH AS PUBLIC BENEFITS, FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION, EVICTION/ FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, HEALTH CARE, HOME CARE, AND OTHER ISSUES.
Project Director: JENNIFER SCHWARZCHILD
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONE TO ONE LEARNING, INC. 175 ROUTE 340 SPARKILL, NY 10976 (845) 512-8176
Project Title: FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ESL, CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS, WHICH WILL EMPOWER THEM TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CECILIA LAPIETRA
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRATT AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 201 DEKALB AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (347) 236-0981
Project Title: PARKSIDE EMPIRE/FLATBUSH AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR LOCAL MERCHANTS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE LOCAL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DALE CHARLES
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROOSEVELT ISLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 888 MAIN STREET, APARTMENT 811 NEW YORK, NY 10044 (207) 952-2592
Project Title: INITIATIVES AND EVENTS ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS, WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE ARE MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED.
Project Director: JEFFREY ESCOBAR
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOCIETY OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, EASTCHESTER, INC. 897 SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 667-4116
Project Title: PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COSTS OF PRESERVING HISTORIC GRAVESTONES.
Project Director: DAVID OSBORN
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. ALBANS CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 120561 ST. ALBANS NY 11412 (347) 433-6833
Project Title: COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE
Funded Amount: $8,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS AND TO ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE.
Project Director: OSTER BRYAN 221-45 114TH RD CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF IRONDEQUOIT 1280 TITUS AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14617 (585) 336-6033
Project Title: TOWN PARK ENHANCEMENTS
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INSTALL A NEW OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION AND FIRE DETECTION EQUIPMENT IN CABINS AT A TOWN OWNED PARK.
Project Director: ROBERT KILEY
Requested By: MORELLE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF MT. HOPE 1706 ROUTE 211W OTISVILLE, NY 10963 (845) 386-5603
Project Title: SENIOR WALKING TRAILS
Funded Amount: $17,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE WALKING TRAILS FOR SENIORS ON A 5.5 ACRE PARCEL NEXT TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY, WITH ADEQUATE RESTING AREAS AND A SMALL PAVILION.
Project Director: DEAN HASSENMAYER
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF NISKAYUNA ONE NISKAYUNA CIRCLE NISKAYUNA, NY 12309 (518) 386-4503
Project Title: ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR OFFICIAL TOWN BUSINESS
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AN ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE, TO BE USED BY OFFICIALS FOR TOWN BUSINESS.
Project Director: LAURA ROBERTSON
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF ROTTERDAM 1100 SUNRISE BOULEVARD SCHENECTADY, NY 12306 (518) 355-7575 Ext: 393
Project Title: VETERANS MEMORIAL GAZEBO/PAVILION
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT A VETERANS MEMORIAL GAZEBO/ PAVILION AT THE TOWN HALL, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A SOUND SYSTEM.
Project Director: STEVEN TOMMASONE
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF WALLKILL 99 TOWER DRIVE MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941 (845) 326-1435
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OBTAIN AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS, ENHANCING FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND ENSURING SAFETY.
Project Director: LOU INGRASSIA
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF WOODBURY P.O. BOX 1004, 511 ROUTE 32 HIGHLAND MILLS, NY 10930 (845) 928-6829
Project Title: FURNISHINGS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FURNISHINGS FOR THE TOWN SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: DAVID SUTZ
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA 90 ALBANY STREET CAZENOVIA, NY 13035 (315) 655-4475
Project Title: EVERGREEN CEMETERY SIDEWALK
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK ALONG THE CEMETERY WALL.
Project Director: BILL CARR
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON 325 HUDSON STREET CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, NY 12520 (845) 534-4200
Project Title: TRAIN QUIET ZONE STUDY
Funded Amount: $5,400
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT A TRAIN QUIET ZONE STUDY.
Project Director: BRENDAN COYNE
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF DEPEW 85 MANITOU STREET DEPEW, NY 14043 (716) 683-7451
Project Title: VILLAGE BUILDING SECURITY UPGRADES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDINGS. THESE UPGRADES WILL INCLUDE ADDED SECURITY CAMERAS, AS WELL AS FOR BUILDING ACCESS SYSTEMS. THESE SECURITY MEASURES ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT VILLAGE OPERATIONS, FINANCES, AND PROPERTY.
Project Director: MAUREEN JERACKAS
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF MALONE 14 ELM STREET MALONE, NY 12952 (518) 483-4570
Project Title: MALONE REC PARK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE AND REPAIR A WOODEN PLAY AREA IN THE PARK, WHICH IS USED BY THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANDREA DUMAS
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF NEW YORK MILLS 1 MAPLE STREET NEW YORK MILLS, NY 13417 (315) 736-9212 Ext: 222
Project Title: PAVING PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAVE A PARKING LOT THAT SERVES THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES, COURT AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: JOHN BIALEK
Requested By: BRINDISI
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF ORISKANY FALLS 185 NORTH MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 669 ORISKANY FALLS, NY 13425 (315) 821-7275
Project Title: DAM SAFETY PROJECT
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SIGNED, STAMPED, DEC APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE DAM.
Project Director: STEVEN JEFFERS
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF TUPPER LAKE 53 PARK STREET, P.O. BOX 1290 TUPPER LAKE, NY 12986 (518) 359-3341
Project Title: TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED SPEED MONITORING DEVICES AT THE BORDER OF THE VILLAGE.
Project Director: PAUL A. MAROUN
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFRICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. 350 MASTEN AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14208 (716) 884-2013
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND CRIME PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $55,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUMMER RECREATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FOR CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES.
Project Director: AGNES BAIN
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AUXILIARY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC. P.O. BOX 211 BRONX, NY 10462 (646) 533-5228
Project Title: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $9,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT. THIS IS A UNIQUE CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION EVENT THAT INVOLVES CITIZENS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, CIVIC GROUPS, BUSINESSES, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO HEIGHTEN CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION.
Project Director: WILLIAM RIVERA
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, INC. 65 NORTH MAIN STREET NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 634-2199 Ext: 5
Project Title: COURT ORDERED VISITATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RUN THE COURT ORDERED VISITATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SUPERVISION FOR PARENT-CHILD VISITS.
Project Director: GILLIAN BALLARD
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC. 134 JACKSON STREET HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 (516) 292-9710
Project Title: MY BROTHERS KEEPER
Funded Amount: $84,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ANTI-RECIDIVISM REENTRY SERVICES, ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERSHIPS, WHICH INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS REMANDED TO MY BROTHERS KEEPER BY THE COURTS, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, AND SELF ESTEEM BUILDING.
Project Director: KIRK LYONS
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATBUSH SHOMRIM SAFETY PATROL, INC. 2294 NOSTRAND AVENUE, SUITE 1000 BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (917) 364-1947
Project Title: COMMUNITY SAFETY PATROL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SAFETY PATROL PROGRAMS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND FOR OTHER EXPENSES TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM.
Project Director: GILLES GADE
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THE BUTTERNUT COMMUNITY POLICE CENTER, INC. P.O. BOX 11369 SYRACUSE, NY 13218 (315) 466-9029
Project Title: EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY POLICE CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGICAL, ATHLETIC AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY POLICE CENTER.
Project Director: KENN A. BURDICK
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLENDALE CIVILIAN OBSERVATION PATROL, INC. 70-24 MYRTLE AVENUE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 497-1500
Project Title: GLENDALE CIVILIAN OBSERVATION PATROL (G-COP)
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR WEEKLY PATROLS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY THIS VOLUNTEER ANTI-CRIME ORGANIZATION, WHICH REPORTS ALL POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES.
Project Director: ELIZABETH DELACRUZ
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLENDALE CIVILIAN OBSERVATION PATROL, INC. 70-24 MYRTLE AVENUE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 497-1500
Project Title: COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM WHEREBY MEMBERS OF THIS VOLUNTEER ANTI-CRIME ORGANIZATION PATROL THE STREETS AND REPORT ALL POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES IN GLENDALE, QUEENS.
Project Director: FRANK KOTNIK
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER RIDGEWOOD RESTORATION CORPORATION 68-56 FOREST AVENUE RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 366-8721
Project Title: CRIME PREVENTION AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ANGELA MIRABILE
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY 30 SOUTH BROADWAY YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 376-3757
Project Title: YONKERS CITY COURT HOUSING
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND THE YONKERS CITY COURT PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN ON-SITE INTAKE SERVICES FROM THREE DAYS PER WEEK TO FOUR DAYS A WEEK. THIS IS CRITICAL IN ASSISTING LOW INCOME TENANTS IN PUBLIC HOUSING, HUD SUBSIDIZED BUILDINGS AND SECTION 8 APARTMENTS WHO ARE FACING EVICTION AND NEED LEGAL SERVICES.
Project Director: BARBARA FINKELSTEIN 90 MAPLE AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY 90 MAPLE AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 (914) 949-1305 Ext: 136
Project Title: ATTORNEY LAPTOPS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FIVE LAPTOPS WITH DOCKING STATIONS FOR STAFF ATTORNEYS IN THE WHITE PLAINS OFFICE. THIS WILL IMPROVE SECURITY, PERFORMANCE AND REMOTE USE AT HOME, IN OUTREACH LOCATIONS AND IN COURT.
Project Director: JOANNE LABRUSCIANO
Requested By: PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: M.A.D.E. TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, INC. 37 WILLIAMS AVENUE SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 379-1021
Project Title: PROJECT FRESH START
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EVIDENCED-BASED JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN IN ORDER TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM.
Project Director: TONEY EARL, JR.
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: M.A.D.E. TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, INC. 37 WILLIAMS AVENUE SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 379-1021
Project Title: PROJECT FRESH START
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE THE "PROJECT FRESH START" PROGRAM, WHICH WILL WORK TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM BY CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH JOB READINESS AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.
Project Director: TONEY EARL, JR.
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH BUFFALO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 203 SANDERS ROAD BUFFALO, NY 14216 (716) 874-6133 Ext: 12
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND CRIME PREVENTION
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUMMER RECREATIONAL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES.
Project Director: DEBORAH CIELENCKI
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROTTERDAM NY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, INC. 1129 CUSHING LANE SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 (518) 470-0878
Project Title: RADIOS/COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW RADIOS, AS WELL AS TO UPGRADE EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FLASHLIGHTS AND SAFETY VESTS.
Project Director: JAKE CARP
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT 30 YAPHANK AVENUE YAPHANK, NY 11980 (631) 852-6313
Project Title: SURVEILLANCE CAMERA PURCHASE AND MENTOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $13,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ONE OVERT CAMERA FOR THE FIRST PRECINCT. THIS HIGHLY VISIBLE CAMERA WOULD BE USED PRIMARILY FOR EVIDENCE GATHERING FOR CRIMES IN PROGRESS. VIDEO EVIDENCE CAN BE USED IN COURT AND MANY TIMES THE EVIDENCE NEEDED FOR A CONVICTION. THESE CAMERAS ALSO REDUCE THE MANPOWER NECESSARY TO CONDUCT ON SITE SURVEILLANCE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE EXPLORERS PROGRAM, A MENTOR PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO POLICING.
Project Director: RALPH HACKENJOS
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF ORISKANY 708 UTICA STREET, P.O. BOX 904 ORISKANY, NY 13424 (315) 736-3512
Project Title: SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE ORISKANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE VESTS AND TASERS FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS.
Project Director: DONALD F. ROTHDIENER
Requested By: BRINDISI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF SUFFERN 61 WASHINGTON AVENUE SUFFERN, NY 10901 (845) 357-2300
Project Title: DARE PROGRAM AND CLIFFORD THEATER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DARE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH ON HOW TO STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, AS WELL AS HOW TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE CLIFFORD THEATER PROGRAM.
Project Director: FRED RELLA
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF ONONDAGA COUNTY, INC. 109 SOUTH WARREN STREET, SUITE 1000 SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 471-3409
Project Title: TALK TO A LAWYER CLINIC
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADMINISTER A LEGAL CLINIC IN NORTH SYRACUSE SO THAT LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Project Director: SALLY CURRAN
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ARDSLEY-SECOR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. P.O. BOX 133, 19 AMERICAN LEGION DRIVE ARDSLEY, NY 10502 (914) 846-2121
Project Title: EQUIPMENT UPDATE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE AN AGING COMPUTER AND DEFIBRILLATOR ON AN AMBULANCE.
Project Director: STEVE GREENFIELD
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BELLEROSE TERRACE FIRE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 20725 FLORAL PARK, NY 11002 (917) 682-8087
Project Title: EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT, SUCH AS A HEART START DEFIBRILLATOR, THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA, AND FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR.
Project Director: JERRY KEATING
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BELLEVUE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 511 COMO PARK BOULEVARD CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 685-1680
Project Title: SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT COST TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DISTRIBUTION OF THESE LIFE-SAVING DETECTORS WOULD OCCUR THROUGH AN EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM, WHICH IS PUT ON BY THE FIRE COMPANY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM, AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES.
Project Director: ANTHONY FILIPSKI 48 ROWLEY HOLLOW CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLOOMING GROVE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 7 NORTH STREET WASHINGTONVILLE, NY 10992 (845) 496-9281
Project Title: RAIN / UTILITY JACKETS
Funded Amount: $9,700
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE RAIN/UTILITY JACKETS FOR MEMBERS OF THE AMBULANCE CORPS.
Project Director: BRIAN BATES
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BREWERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. 9625 BREWERTON ROAD BREWERTON, NY13209 (315) 676-7724
Project Title: SECURITY UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT STATION 1, AND INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS AT STATION 2 ON MUSKRAT BAR ROAD. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO COMPLETE SECURITY UPGRADES BY INSTALLING KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICES ON ALL LOCKED DOORS. THIS WILL ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY AND ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LOST KEYS.
Project Director: CARL LOERZEL, JR. 1138 WADSWORTH STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13208
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIER HILL FIRE COMPANY, INC. 2680 NY-37 BRIER HILL, NY 13614 (315) 317-4280
Project Title: FACILITY UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $6,350
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAVE AND LANDSCAPE THE FACILITY.
Project Director: SHAWN MACAULAY
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROAD CHANNEL VOLUNTEERS, INC. 15 NOEL ROAD BROAD CHANNEL, NY 11693 (718) 474-6888
Project Title: BUILDING PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING, AS WELL AS TO COVER THE COSTS OF UTILITIES FOR THIS NEW FIREHOUSE.
Project Director: DANIEL MCINTYRE
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROWNVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 264, 121 BROWN BOULEVARD BROWNVILLE, NY 13615 (315) 782-7220
Project Title: FIRE HALL RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE FIRE HALL KITCHEN, ADJOINING LOUNGE AND MEETING AREA.
Project Director: BILLIE ST. JOSEPH
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DELANSON FIRE COMPANY, INC. 1797 MAIN STREET DELANSON, NY 12053 (518) 895-2100
Project Title: RADIOS/COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW RADIOS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS TO UPGRADE EXISTING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: KEVIN MORRISON P.O. BOX 153 DUANESBURG, NY 12056
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOBBS FERRY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 81 ASHFORD AVENUE DOBBS FERRY, NY 10522 (914) 693-3619
Project Title: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UPDGRADE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND PROGRAM PAGERS, AS WELL AS FOR PORTABLE RADIOS TO NOTIFY VOLUNTEERS OF EMERGENCY CALLS.
Project Director: SWAPNIL PANDYA P.O. BOX 245 DOBBS FERRY, NY 10522
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLATLANDS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE AND FIRST AID CORPS, INC 4623 AVENUE N BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 338-0434
Project Title: COMMUNICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE OUTDATED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS REPLACE DAMAGED AND WORN OUT RADIO COMPONENTS.
Project Director: PETER BOJMAL
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MILTON FIRE DISTRICT 21 MAIN STREET MILTON, NY 12547 (845) 795-2355
Project Title: CLEAN AIR FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR AN ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM WITHIN THE TRUCK BAYS AT THE FIRE HOUSE. FIRE TRUCKS ARE STORED INSIDE UNTIL NEEDED. WHEN THE ENGINES ARE STARTED THEY PRODUCE A LOT OF SMOKE FROM UNBURNED DIESEL FUEL EMITTING LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, CHEMICALS AND CARBON MONOXIDE. THE SYSTEM WILL ELIMINATE THIS BY HAVING HOSES CONNECTED TO THE TAIL PIPES OF THE FIRE TRUCKS. ONCE THE ENGINE STARTS, THE SYSTEM’S VACUUM FANS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATE AND EVACUATE ALL OF THE BYPRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
Project Director: ALLAN KOENIG 15 GREENWAY MILTON, NY 12547
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONEIDA CASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. 3989 SHOLTZ ROAD ONEIDA CASTLE, NY 13421 (315) 363-4406
Project Title: NEW TURNOUT GEAR
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW TURNOUT GEAR FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: JOHN SEELMAN
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARK SLOPE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 156 17TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 398-4500
Project Title: ALL VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE LIFESAVING MEDICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THIS ALL- VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, BASED IN PARK SLOPE, WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE, RESCUE OPERATIONS, PATIENT ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORT TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.
Project Director: LOUIS GRECO
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PLEASANTVILLE AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. P.O. BOX 201 PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570 (914) 769-9299
Project Title: TURNOUT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE AND REPLACE EXPIRED OR UNUSABLE TURNOUT GEAR, SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ADDITIONAL REQUIRED TYPE III REFLECTIVE UNIFORMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THE SAFETY AND VISIBILITY OF CREW MEMBERS ON ROADWAYS, FIRE SUPPORT SCENES AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS.
Project Director: GEORGE G. SMITH, JR. 30 GRAMMERCY PLACE THORNWOOD, NY 10594
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PLOTTERKILL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INCORPORATED 3985 PUTNAM ROAD SCHENECTADY, NY 12306 (518) 495-7473
Project Title: TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT CONSISTING OF NEW ROPES, STOKES, WEBBING, A STOKES WHEEL AND ROPE HARDWARE.
Project Director: JOHN TOBIASSEN
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 503 ONDERDONK AVENUE RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (917) 396-9262
Project Title: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SEAN GRAVES
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SMITHFIELD FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 115 PETERBORO, NY 13134 (315) 684-3849
Project Title: PURCHASE AIRPACKS (SCBA)
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TWO LIFESAVING AIRPACKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: STEVEN BRODY, SR.
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY FIRE TRAINING FACILITY, INC. 5 HALEY STREET CANTON, NY 13617 (315) 386-2509
Project Title: UPGRADE TRAINING FACILITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE A PAVED TRAINING AREA AROUND THE LIVE BURN BUILDING WITH ASPHALT, WHICH WILL ALLOW AERIAL DEVICES AND OTHER HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT TO MOVE AND PARK SAFELY DURING TRAINING EVOLUTIONS.
Project Director: DALE GARDNER
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STONY POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT 79 ROUTE 210 STONY POINT, NY 10980 (845) 786-2744
Project Title: SPEED RADAR SIGN(S)
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SPEED RADAR SIGNS, ONE OF WHICH WILL BE USED ON MAJOR ANDRE DRIVE.
Project Director: EDWARD FINN
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TARRYTOWN VOLUNTEER AMBLANCE CORPS, INC. P.O. BOX 132 TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 (914) 631-6469
Project Title: TVAC PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TRAINING SEMINARS, UNIFORMS, MULTIPLE CASUALTY INCIDENT EQUIPMENT, BALLISTIC EQUIPMENT, PATIENT CARRY EQUIPMENT, AND UPDATED TRAUMA EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: IAN SCHWARTZ 18 HAMILTON PLACE, APT. 2 TARRYTOWN, NY
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THERESA FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. 400 MILL STREET THERESA, NY 13691 (315) 628-4452
Project Title: GEAR UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PAGERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
Project Director: MARK SAVAGE
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF HIGHLANDS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. 37 MAIN STREET HIGHLAND FALLS, NY 10928 (845) 446-3101
Project Title: LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION MACHINE
Funded Amount: $14,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION MACHINE, WHICH IS USED FOR CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION DURING CARDIAC ARREST.
Project Director: MARTHA BYRNES
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON 85 MAIN STREET IRVINGTON, NY 10533 (914) 591-4356
Project Title: IRVINGTON FIRE BOAT LIFT UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW LIFT MOTORS, WHICH STORE THE FIREBOAT. THIS UPGRADE WILL ALMOST DOUBLE THE SPEED AT WHICH THE FIREBOAT CAN DEPLOY, THEREBY IMPROVING RESPONSE TIME TO RENDER AID AND ASSISTANCE BY THE IRVINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MARINE UNIT.
Project Director: ANTHONY TARRICONE 90 MAIN STREE4T IRVINGTON, NY 10533
Requested By: ABINANTI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF ORISKANY 708 UTICA STREET ORISKANY, NY 13424 (315) 525-0814
Project Title: UTV EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE FOR THE ORISKANY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A TRACKED UTV THAT WILL HELP THE ORISKANY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDE MEDICAL RESCUE AND RESPONSE IN REMOTE AREAS ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL TRAILWAY AND ORISKANY WETLAND FLATS.
Project Director: JEFFREY BURKHART
Requested By: BRINDISI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASTORIA HOUSES TENANT ASSOCIATION, INC. 4-20 ASTORIA BOULEVARD ASTORIA, NY 11102 (347) 935-3399
Project Title: SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE TENANT ASSOCIATION, WHICH SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, AS WELL AS THE QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CLAUDIA COGER
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 400 EAST MOSHOLU PARKWAY SOUTH, #B1 BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 367-2230
Project Title: BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE ADDRESSING NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES RELATING TO SECURITY, SANITATION, HOUSING, BEAUTIFICATION, AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROJECTS WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Project Director: BARBARA STRONCZER
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL ASTORIA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INCORPORATED 25-69 38TH STREET ASTORIA, NY 11103 (718) 728-7820
Project Title: HOUSING AND BENEFITS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADVERTISE AND PUBLISH A PAMPHLET LISTING AVAILABLE HOUSING AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE COALITION TO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MARIE TORNIALI
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COLUMBIA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. 829 ROUTE 66 HUDSON, NY 12534 (518) 828-0892
Project Title: BRUSH WITH KINDNESS FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BRUSH WITH KINDNESS PROGRAM, WHICH WORKS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY SENIOR HOMEOWNERS WHO NEED HELP TO MAKE MODEST EXTERIOR REPAIRS OR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS SO THEY CAN STAY IN THEIR HOMES AND BE SAFE.
Project Director: BRENDA ADAMS
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COOPER SQUARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, INC. 61 EAST 4TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 228-8210
Project Title: TENANT COUNSELING AND ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH COUNSELING TENANTS, TENANT WORKSHOPS FOR LOW/MODERATE INCOME TENANTS, AND ORGANIZING TENANT MEETINGS.
Project Director: STEVE HERRICK
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COOPER SQUARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, INC. 61 EAST 4TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 228-8210
Project Title: ORGANIZING TO COMBAT CONSTRUCTION AS HARASSMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FORUMS AND WORKSHOPS, WHICH HELP PREVENT DISPLACEMENT OF TENANTS BY PROVIDING COUNSELING AND ORGANIZING. THESE PROGRAMS EDUCATE TENANTS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, AS WELL AS TO HELP THEM RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO DISRUPTIVE AND UNSAFE RENOVATIONS IN THEIR BUILDING.
Project Director: STEVE HERRICK
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST SIXTIES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. 1173A SECOND AVENUE, #110 NEW YORK, NY 10065 (212) 713-5826
Project Title: INITIATIVES AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, TO FOSTER A HEALTHY INTEREST IN CIVIC AFFAIRS, AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
Project Director: BARRY SCHNEIDER
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD OLD LOWER EAST SIDE, INC. 169 AVENUE B NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 358-1231
Project Title: TENANT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING COUNSELING, EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES AND LEGAL REFERRALS TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.
Project Director: DAMARIS REYES
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD OLD LOWER EAST SIDE, INC. 169 AVENUE B NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 358-1231
Project Title: TENANT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF EVICTION PREVENTION, HOUSING AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TENANT ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COALITION BUILDING.
Project Director: DAMARIS REYES
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD OLD LOWER EAST SIDE, INC. 173 AVENUE B NEW YORK, NY 10009 (212) 533-2541 Ext: 10
Project Title: HOUSING AND LAND USE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INFORM, ENGAGE, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ORGANIZING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AROUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LAND USE INITIATIVES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: DAMARIS REYES
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING AND FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER NEW YORK, INC. 415 ALBERMARLE ROAD BROOKLYN NY 11218 (718) 435-7585
Project Title: HOUSING IMPROVEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, WHICH ASSIST TENANTS IN MULTIPLE DWELLINGS WHO ARE ENCOUNTERING LANDLORD/TENANT CONFLICTS, WORK WITH HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE, AND ASSIST BUILDING OWNERS IN MAKING THEIR BUILDINGS MORE LIVABLE FOR TENANTS.
Project Director: LARRY JAYSON
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING AND FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER NEW YORK, INC. 415 ALBERMARLE ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11218 (718) 435-7585
Project Title: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING PRESERVATION PROGRAMS THROUGH REPRESENTATION, INCLUDING COUNSELING TO PREVENT TENANT EVICTION.
Project Director: LARRY JAYSON
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS, INC. 777 TENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 541-5996 Ext: 11
Project Title: COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES, INFORMATIONAL CLIENT MATERIALS, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPENSES INCURRED TO OPERATE THE ORGANIZATION’S COMMUNITY- BASED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM.
Project Director: LESLIE THROPE
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING COURT ANSWERS, INC. 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1104 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 962-4266 Ext: 206
Project Title: HOUSING COURT ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION TABLE PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO UNREPRESENTED TENANTS FACING EVICTION THROUGH INFORMATION TABLES IN NEW YORK CITY HOUSING COURTS.
Project Director: JENNIFER LAURIE
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING COURT ANSWERS, INC. 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1104 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 962-4266 Ext: 206
Project Title: INFORMATION TABLE PROJECT IN MANHATTAN HOUSING COURT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE INFORMATION TABLE PROJECT AND THE HOUSING COURT ADVOCACY PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTS TENANTS WITH HOUSING PROBLEMS AND PROVIDES TENANTS WITH LEGAL INFORMATION.
Project Director: JENNIFER LAURIE
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC. 930 MAMARONECK AVENUE MAMARONECK, NY 10543 (914) 835-8906
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WHICH HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AVOID EVICTION AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, WHILE COUNSELING FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
Project Director: ANDREA KOCSIS
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MET COUNCIL RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. 168 CANAL STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 979-6238
Project Title: TENANT HOTLINE/WALK-IN CLINIC/SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING TENANT HELP HOTLINE, WALK IN CLINIC, AS WELL AS TO LAUNCH A SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: AVA FARKAS
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MET COUNCIL RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. 168 CANAL STREET, FLOOR 6 NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 979-6238
Project Title: TENANTS’ RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT TENANTS’ RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A TENANTS’ RIGHTS TELEPHONE HOTLINE AND WALK IN CLINIC, WHICH ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL NEW YORK CITY TENANTS, AS WELL AS TENANT ASSOCIATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES.
Project Director: AVA FARKAS
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF BROOKLYN CDC, INC. 2806 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 469-4679
Project Title: HOUSING/HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HELP LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES BUY, MAINTAIN AND KEEP THEIR HOMES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION REGARDING HOMEOWNERSHIP, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, LENDING AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT RESIDENT LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS.
Project Director: TYRONE MCDONALD
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY 250 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 306-8108
Project Title: FAMILY DAY ALLOCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY DAY EVENT, WHICH HELPS BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THIS EVENT PROVIDES FOOD, MUSIC, AND GAMES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS.
Project Director: BRIAN HONAN
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY 250 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 306-8100
Project Title: TENANT ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS, PRODUCTION OF NEWSLETTERS, MAILINGS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD PURCHASES FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS, FAMILY DAYS, OPERATIONS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: SIDEYA SHERMAN
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK STATE TENANTS & NEIGHBORS INFORMATION SERVICE, INC. 236 WEST 27TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 608-4320 Ext: 400
Project Title: TENANT ORGANIZING AND EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EDUCATE RENT REGULATED, SECTION 8 AND MITCHELL-LAMA TENANTS REGARDING THEIR RIGHTS AS TENANTS.
Project Director: KATIE GOLDSTEIN
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK STATE TENANTS & NEIGHBORS INFORMATION SERVICE, INC. 255 WEST 36 STREET, SUITE 505 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 608-4320 Ext: 400
Project Title: TENANTS AND NEIGHBORS INFORMATION SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE TENANTS WHO LIVE IN AT-RISK SECTION 8, MITCHELL-LAMA, AND RENT REGULATED HOUSING, AND HELP THEM TAKE ACTION TO ENSURE THAT THEIR BUILDINGS REMAIN DECENT, QUALITY AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR THE LONG TERM. THESE PROGRAMS ORGANIZE BOTH ON-THE-GROUND IN AT-RISK BUILDINGS, AND ASSISTS TENANTS BUILD COALITIONS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF THE HOUSING PROBLEMS THEIR COMMUNITIES FACE.
Project Director: KATIE GOLDSTEIN
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION 8 CLINTON PLACE BRONX, NY 10453 (212) 822-8300 Ext: 371
Project Title: RENT ARREARS ACCESS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RENT ARREARS ACCESS PROJECT, WHICH WILL SUPPORT TENANTS IN NEED OF RENT ARREARS ASSISTANCE. STAFF MEMBERS WILL PROVIDE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE THROUGH SOURCES, SUCH AS THE FAMILY EVICTION PREVENTION SUPPLEMENT, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FROM THE NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION. FUNDS WILL SPECIFICALLY BE USED TO PROVIDE A PARALEGAL, WHICH WILL GIVE THE ADVOCACY NECESSARY TO OBTAIN RENT ARREARS APPROVALS TO PREVENT EVICTION. THESE SERVICES WILL SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE SITE.
Project Director: JASON BIAFORE
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY AND CLERGY COALITION, INC. 103 EAST 196TH STREET BRONX, NY 10468 (718) 584-0515
Project Title: HOUSING ANTI-DISPLACEMENT INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL SUPPORT LOCAL RESIDENTS IN ADDRESSING THE INCREASING LEVELS OF LANDLORD HARASSMENT AND OVERALL DISPLACEMENT PRESSURES WITHIN THE BRONX COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES WILL COMBAT ILLEGAL DISPLACEMENT, THUS STABILIZING AND SUSTAINING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, PROGRAMS WILL FOCUS ON STOPPING DISPLACEMENT THROUGH 1-1 COUNSELING, TENANT ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, AND LEGAL WORK WITH COMMUNITY ALLIES.
Project Director: SANDRA LOBO
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS COMMUNITY CIVIC CORP. 68-01A 136TH STREET FLUSHING, NY 11367 (718) 261-8015
Project Title: TENANT ADVOCACY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TENANT ADVOCACY SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDIATION SERVICES BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOUSING PROBLEMS.
Project Director: FLORENCE FISHER
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENSBRIDGE TENANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 40-05 12TH STREET, #6C LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 729-4526
Project Title: SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE TENANT ASSOCIATION, WHICH SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY.
Project Director: APRIL SIMPSON
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RAVENSWOOD RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. 35-35 21ST STREET, SUITE 2F LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106 (718) 433-3901
Project Title: SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE TENANT ASSOCIATION, WHICH SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CAROL WILKINS
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REBUILDING TOGETHER DUTCHESS COUNTY, INC. P.O. BOX 3695 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603 (845) 454-7310
Project Title: FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FIRE SAFETY SERVICES TO SENIOR, LOW-INCOME, AND DISABLED COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM REGULARLY REPLACES ALL SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL UNITS IN OTHER AREAS FOR ADEQUATE COVERAGE.
Project Director: CHRISTINA BORYK
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ADIRONDACK AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 70 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK, INC. 34 WEST AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 (518) 587-0236
Project Title: PARKING LOT SEALING & RE-PAINTING
Funded Amount: $5,560
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SEAL AND RE-PAINT THE BUILDING’S PARKING LOT. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: JIM COYNE
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALLIED VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF GREATER RIDGEWOOD AND GLENDALE 72-14 67TH PLACE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 366-0121
Project Title: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Project Director: PAUL SCHOTTENHAMEL
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN LEGION ARGYLE, INC. POST 1518 7 COUNTY ROUTE 47 ARGYLE, NY 12809 (518) 531-4174
Project Title: SEPTIC SYSTEM AND FLOOR REFINISHING
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE BUILDING’S SEPTIC SYSTEM AND REFINISH FLOORS. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: WALTER C. CAPROOD 5115 STATE ROUTE 40 ARGYLE, NY 12809
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN LEGION CAPTAIN MAXSON POST 634 2106 STATE ROUTE 22 CAMBRIDGE, NY 12816 (518) 677-8069
Project Title: PARKING LOT RE-SURFACING
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RE-SURFACE ONE OF THE BUILDING’S PARKING LOTS. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: WAYNE LAVERTY
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMVETS POST 35 P.O. BOX 4152 SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 (518) 428-3422
Project Title: LUNCHEON FOR VETERANS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOST AN HONORARY LUNCHEON FOR SCHENECTADY COUNTY VETERANS.
Project Director: DOUGLAS VANIDERSTYNE
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO-NIAGARA HONOR FLIGHT, INC. P.O. BOX 426 CLARENCE, NY 14031 (716) 355-2430
Project Title: BUFFALO NIAGARA HONOR FLIGHT
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE BUFFALO NIAGARA CHAPTER OF HONOR FLIGHT.
Project Director: KATHLEEN BROWN
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CNY VETERAN’S PARADE, INC. P.O. BOX 6125 SYRACUSE, NY 13217 (607) 280-4959
Project Title: VETERAN’S PARADE AND EXPO
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE OPERATION AND EXPENSES OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK VETERAN’S PARADE AND EXPO IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK.
Project Director: MARK BURNS
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FATHER EDWARD J. GIORGIO, POST #689, CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS, INC. 638 LORIMER STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 383-8485
Project Title: VETERANS OUTREACH SEMINARS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SEMINARS AND EVENING DISCUSSIONS ON ISSUES IMPACTING VETERANS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE GREATER COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO VETERANS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: PAUL D’ELIA
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENPOINT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARADE COMMITTEE 519 LEONARD STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 389-9853
Project Title: GREENPOINT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARADE AND CZACHOR LADIES AUXILIARY JUNIOR GIRLS PROGRAM
Administering Organization: AMERICAN LEGION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE JUNIOR GIRLS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, WHICH PROVIDE PACKAGES AND LETTERS TO VETERANS.
Project Director: JIM FEITH
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENWICH POST NO. 7291, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. 63 ABEELE AVENUE GREENWICH, NY 12834 (518) 692-2636
Project Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE POST BUILDING, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: GEORGE PERKINS
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GURTLER BROS. POST 420, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, INC. 190 EXCELSIOR AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 (518) 584-9686
Project Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE POST BUILDING, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: GENE RATAGLIANO
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HEARTS FOR HEROES CORP. P.O. BOX 394 BEDFORD, NY 10506 (844) 224-4487
Project Title: CANINE-ASSISTED THERAPY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CANINE-ASSISTED THERAPY TO U.S. VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SUFFERING FROM PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.
Project Director: SHARON CAMLIC
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUDSON FALLS POST NO. 574, INC. THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK 72 PEARL STREET HUDSON FALLS, NY 12839 (518) 747-9891
Project Title: KITCHEN RENOVATION
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE POST BUILDING’S KITCHEN, INCLUDING ADDING A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: MIKE CAMERON
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUDSON VALLEY HONOR FLIGHT, INC. P.O. BOX 375 WALDEN, NY 12586 (845) 391-0076
Project Title: HONORING KOREAN AND VIETNAM WAR VETS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER OF HONOR FLIGHT.
Project Director: BETH VOUGHT
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JOHN T. KENNEY POST NO. 973 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. 547 GIDNEY AVENUE, BOX 6 NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 522-8191
Project Title: BUILDING REPAIRS
Funded Amount: $14,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR THE BUILDING’S PLUMBING/SEWAGE SYSTEM, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A SECURITY SYSTEM. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: THOMAS J. WOHLRAB 2407 STATE ROUTE 300 WALLKILL, NY 12589
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LANCASTER NEW YORK POST #7275, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, INCORPORATED 3741 WALDEN AVENUE LANCASTER, NY 14086 (716) 681-8387
Project Title: BUILDING UPGRADES AND SIGN
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AN OUTDOOR SIGN FOR THE VFW POST, AS WELL AS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING UPGRADES. CURRENTLY, THE POST DOES NOT HAVE A SIGN THAT CAN BE USED TO ADVERTISE EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES HELD AT THE POST, AND THE BUILDING ITSELF IS IN NEED OF SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Project Director: JIM WIER 1690 HALL ROAD ELMA, NY 14059
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LIBERTY POST NO. 515, INC., THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK 19 ABEEL AVENUE GREENWICH, NY 12834 (518) 692-8090
Project Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE BUILDING. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: DON PERKINS
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LIEUTENANT FRED H. CLARK POST NO. 91 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED 427 SOUTH MAIN STREET MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118 (518) 664-5333
Project Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS AT THE POST BUILDING, SUCH AS REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR ENTRANCE DOORS AND INOPERABLE WINDOWS, AND REPAIR OF FLOOR SUPPORTS. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: JOE MAIELLO
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PFC ROBERT A. LAFONTAIN CHAPTER #179 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, INC. P.O. BOX 744 PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 565-6415
Project Title: WALL CONSTRUCTION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BUILD A FIFTH WALL IN THE PUBLIC VETERANS PARK IN PLATTSBURGH, WHICH WILL BE USED TO HONOR VETERANS.
Project Director: STEVEN ROBART
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERSIDE VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME, INC. 81 EAST STREET MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118 (518) 664-7841
Project Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,555
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE POST BUILDING, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: ROGER W. JACKSON
Requested By: WOERNER
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SIMON-PARISE VFW POST 9596 6996 EAST TAFT ROAD EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057 (315) 656-9596
Project Title: KITCHEN RENOVATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR KITCHEN UPGRADES AT THE EAST SYRACUSE FACILITY, INCLUDING UPDATE KITCHEN, NEW FLOORING, NEW CUPBOARDS, NEW EQUIPMENT RACKS, NEW CENTER ISLAND CABINET, IMPROVED LIGHTING, INSULATE CEILING, REPLACE THE ANSUL SYSTEM, AND REPLACE THE STOVE. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GATHERINGS.
Project Director: PATRICK HYDE 505 FERNDALE LANE MINOA, NY 131006
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THOMAS J. TORI MEMORIAL CHAPTER 421, INC. (VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA) P.O. BOX 100097 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 720-0622
Project Title: VETERANS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MANOR ROAD MEMORIAL. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR HONOR GUARD SERVICES, UNIFORMS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Project Director: GENE DE GIACOMO
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED MILITARY VETERANS OF KINGS COUNTY, INC. 613 78TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11209 (347) 907-9547
Project Title: BROOKLYN PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS, SUPPLIES AND MARKETING MATERIALS.
Project Director: RAYMOND P. AALBUE
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED STATEN ISLAND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATION, INC. 45 NEW LANE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305 (718) 974-2800
Project Title: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL STATEN ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Project Director: ANTHONY FANELLI
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER #32, QUEENS, NEW YORK, INC. 19-12 149TH STREET WHITESTONE, NY 11357 (718) 746-0037
Project Title: SERVICES TO VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LOCAL EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ON VETERAN ISSUES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CURRENT BENEFIT INFORMATION TO ALL VETERANS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ST. ALBAN’S DOMICILIARY FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.
Project Director: MICHAEL O’KANE
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER #32, QUEENS, NEW YORK, INC. 88-61 76TH AVENUE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 746-3160
Project Title: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE THE QUEENS VIETNAM VETERANS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Project Director: PAT TORO
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT 465 KARNER ROAD ALBANY, NY 12205 (518) 869-3500 Ext: 4400
Project Title: VETERANS MEMORIAL AREA AT THE 845 COMMON MEN’S RESIDENCE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A FLAGPOLE, PLAQUE AND PARK BENCHES HONORING VETERANS AT THE YMCA OWNED MENS RESIDENCE PROGRAM.
Project Director: NICOLE BUCHALSKI
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: DIVISION OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 82ND STREET ACADEMICS 81-10 35TH AVENUE JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 446-0690
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT CLUB
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE AFTER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT CLUB, WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A SUMMER PROGRAM REINFORCING MATH, READING AND WRITING SKILLS, AS WELL AS PREP COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TESTS AND THE SAT.
Project Director: RONALD THOMPKINS
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 42 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 797-9000
Project Title: SCHOOL LIAISON PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION REGARDING RELEVANT LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 300 NON- PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIA WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID THALER
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 42 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 797-9000
Project Title: COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO NON- PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGARDING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, DEADLINES AND AVAILABLE FUNDING. SERVICES ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID J. THALER
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 42 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 797-9000
Project Title: SERVICES TO NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DISSEMINATE CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING RELEVANT LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS TO NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIA WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID THALER
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 42 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 797-9000 Ext: 260
Project Title: LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP AND NEWSLETTER PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DISSEMINATE CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING GOVERNMENT, LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 300 NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIA NEWSLETTERS AND WORKSHOPS. SERVICES ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID THALER
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. 2 ALLEN STREET, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 964-2288
Project Title: ADULT LITERACY PROJECT
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CLASSES IN BASIC LITERACY AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) AND FOR ADULTS WHO DO NOT READ, WRITE, OR SPEAK ENGLISH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT OF PARTICIPANTS.
Project Director: TOMMY WU
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AUDUBON NEW YORK 2 THIRD STREET, SUITE 480 TROY, NY 12180 (518) 869-9731
Project Title: FOR THE BIRDS!
Administering Organization: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A CLASSROOM-BASED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 33 IN MANHATTAN THAT TEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE THROUGH THE STUDY OF BIRDS.
Project Director: RICHARD MERRITT
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BALDWINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 33 EAST GENESEE STREET BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027 (315) 635-5631 Ext: 203
Project Title: FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE FLOORING IN AREAS OF THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: MARGARET VAN PATTEN
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BARD COLLEGE CAMPUS ROAD, P.O. BOX 5000 ANNADALE-ON-HUDSON, NY 12504 (845) 758-7434
Project Title: BARD COLLEGE PLANNING GRANT
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE COLLEGE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT, WHICH WILL PROMOTE FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Project Director: KAREN UNGER
Requested By: CAHILL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRENTWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 525 3RD AVENUE BRENTWOOD, NY 11717 (631) 434-2311
Project Title: BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PRESENTERS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR.
Project Director: STACY O’CONNOR
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIGHTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2300 ELMWOOD AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14618 (585) 784-5300
Project Title: BRIGHTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY REDESIGN PROJECT
Funded Amount: $65,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR FACILITY UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS.
Project Director: JENNIFER RIES-TAGGART
Requested By: MORELLE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAYFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Project Title: RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PURCHASING FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AT THE RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY.
Project Director: MARY JEAN JAKUBOWSKI
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 120 ROBERTS STREET CANASTOTA, NY 13032 (315) 697-2029
Project Title: ROBERTS STREET ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND A FALL SURFACE.
Project Director: TRACY TIMMONS
Requested By: MAGEE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CAPITAL REGION SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR, INC. 1 UNITED WAY ALBANY, NY 12205 (518) 935-1048
Project Title: CAPITAL REGION SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR OPERATIONS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND OPERATIONS ENABLING MOTIVATED, UNDERSERVED STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND LIFE. THIS INCLUDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COLLEGE PREPARATION, A ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE GRADUATE MENTOR, CAREER EXPLORATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE.
Project Director: ROBIN CHRISTENSON
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL ISLIP SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 WHEELER ROAD CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722 (631) 348-5112
Project Title: REED ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE REED ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN EXPRESS THEIR MUSICAL AND ARTISTIC TALENTS.
Project Director: DORIS YVETTE BRIDEAU
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRO CULTURAL HISPANO DE OYSTER BAY, EAST NORWICH Y VECINIDADES, LTD. P.O. BOX 572 OYSTER BAY, NY 11771 (516) 558-7020
Project Title: EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CARE AFTER SCHOOL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM (C.A.R.E.), WHICH SERVES CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6 WHO ARE FROM HOMES WHERE ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE.
Project Director: ADOLFO ZEPEDA
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF TONAWNADA PUBLIC LIBRARY 333 MAIN STREET TONAWANDA, NY 14150 (716) 693-5043
Project Title: CITY OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Administering Organization: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE MAIN CIRCULATION DESK.
Project Director: MARY MUSCARELLA
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY SCHOOL 211X 1919 PROSPECT AVENUE BRONX, NY 10457 (718) 901-0436
Project Title: RAISING READERS
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR ALL 6TH GRADERS THAT WILL PROVIDE BROADER GENRES AND CONTENT AREAS.
Project Director: TANYA DRUMMOND
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 501 COURTLANDT AVENUE BRONX, NY 10451 (718) 742-6500
Project Title: DISTRICT 7 ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER, WHICH SUPPORTS PARENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ELISA ALVAREZ
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 395 HUDSON STREET CORNWALL, NY 12518 (845) 534-8282
Project Title: NEW PHONE SYSTEM AND NEW MICROFILM READER/SCANNER
Funded Amount: $8,900
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A NEW PHONE SYSTEM AND A NEW MICROFILM READER/SCANNER.
Project Director: MARY LOU CAROLAN
Requested By: SKOUFIS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CRENULATED COMPANY, LTD. 1512 TOWNSEND AVENUE BRONX, NY 10452 (718) 716-8000
Project Title: PARENT ACTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NEW SETTLEMENT PARENT ACTION COMMITTEE IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES RELATED TO CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EDUCATION AND STRENGTHENING PARENT ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: JACK DOYLE
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CYPRECO OF AMERICA, INC. 23-50 27TH STREET ASTORIA, NY 11105 (718) 545-1151
Project Title: AKTINA FM BILINGUAL RADIO
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE STATION, WHICH PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON A RADIO SHOW.
Project Director: ELENA MAROULETTI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27 VAN DYKE ROAD DELMAR, NY 12054 (518) 439-2123
Project Title: EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EXPANSION
Administering Organization: BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 700 DELAWARE AVENUE DELMAR, NY 12054 (518) 694-8825
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S PLAYGROUND EXPANSION PROJECT, WHICH WILL BENEFIT STUDENTS DISTRICT-WIDE IN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. THIS PLAYGROUND WILL HAVE NUMEROUS "INCLUSIVE" PIECES OF EQUIPMENT THAT WILL PROVIDE MORE GROUND-LEVEL PLAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER.
Project Director: GREGG NOTTE
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY 1886 FRONT STREET EAST MEADOW, NY 11554 (516) 794-2570
Project Title: LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CONCERT SERIES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JUDE SCHANZER
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST NEW YORK RESTORATION LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1159 ELTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11239 (718) 676-5920
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH WILL INCREASE JOB DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO CREATE A RENAISSANCE EVENT.
Project Director: COLETTE PEAN
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, INC. 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 1501 NEW YORK, NY 10168 (212) 972-4788
Project Title: PS 84 EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR PS 84 IN BROOKLYN.
Project Director: KATHERINE DAMKOHLER
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, INC. 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 1501 NEW YORK, NY 10168 (212) 972-4788
Project Title: MUSIC EDUCATION AT ETM PARTNER SCHOOLS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: WEEKLY, IN-SCHOOL MUSIC INSTRUCTION AS A CORE SUBJECT FOR EVERY CHILD; ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS ELECTIVE BAND AND ORCHESTRA, GUEST ARTIST CONCERTS; TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC AND ACADEMIC TEACHERS; MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PRINCIPALS; AND OUTREACH TO PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KATHERINE DAMKOHLER
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, INC. 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 1501 NEW YORK, NY 10148 (212) 972-4788
Project Title: MUSIC EDUCATION AT ETM PARTNER SCHOOLS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: WEEKLY, IN-SCHOOL MUSIC INSTRUCTION AS A CORE SUBJECT FOR EVERY CHILD; ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS ELECTIVE BAND AND ORCHESTRA, GUEST ARTIST CONCERTS; TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MUSIC AND ACADEMIC TEACHERS; MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PRINCIPALS; OUTREACH TO PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY; AND ONGOING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF THESE PROGRAMS. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE THE CHILDREN WITH A MORE WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION BY PROVIDING QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORTING PRINCIPALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SUSTAIN THE ARTS PROGRAM.
Project Director: KATHERINE DAMKOHLER
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 135 ELMONT ROAD ELMONT, NY 11003 (516) 326-5500
Project Title: DISABILITY RAMP REPLACEMENT AT ALDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A NEW RAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ALDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Project Director: DAVE POLIZZI
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EVERYONE READING, INC. 30 BROAD STREET, SUITE 402 NEW YORK, NY 10010 (917) 903-2648
Project Title: EVERYONE READING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS (TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND LEARNING SPECIALISTS), AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS, AN ONGOING SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND RELATED LEARNING DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS FOR AN INFORMATIONAL AND REFERRAL HOTLINE FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT READING DIFFICULTIES, EVALUATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS.
Project Director: LAVINA MANCUSO
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILY SERVICES NETWORK OF NEW YORK, INC. 1420 BUSHWICK AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (718) 455-6010
Project Title: YOUTH & YOUNG EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM, WHICH WILL HELP TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE TOURS OF SEVERAL SUNY CAMPUSES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Project Director: SONYA COLEY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLORAL PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 17 CAROLINE PLACE FLORAL PARK, NY 11002 (516) 326-6330
Project Title: TEEN/TWEEN SPACE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS, IPADS, AND FURNITURE FOR THE TEEN/TWEEN SPACE.
Project Director: PAT EREN
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRANKLIN K. LANE HIGH SCHOOL ROTC 999 JAMAICA AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11208 (718) 647-2100
Project Title: ROTC PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE ROTC PROGRAM FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Project Director: EDDIE CARR
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HENRY WALDINGER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 66 VERONA AVENUE VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 (516) 825-6422
Project Title: TEACHING TEENS TECHNOLOGY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, WHICH WILL GIVE TEENS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE NEW TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING 3D PRINTING, PROGRAMMING, CODING, AND ROBOTICS. THIS PROGRAM’S FIRST OBJECTIVE IS TO ENCOURAGE TEEN INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGIES WITH DEMONSTRATIONS AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS. THE SECOND OBJECTIVE IS TO TEACH TEENS HOW TO USE NEW TECHNOLOGIES WITH GUIDANCE FROM INSTRUCTORS, PRINT RESOURCES, AND ONLINE TUTORIALS. THE FINAL OBJECTIVE IS TO HAVE TEENS EXPERIMENT, DESIGN, AND CREATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE IMPACT OF THE "TEACHING TEENS TECHNOLOGY (T3)" IS THAT IT WILL HELP TEENS ENHANCE THE STEM SKILLS THAT THEY ARE LEARNING IN SCHOOL.
Project Director: MAMIE ENG
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE, INC. 60 WEST END AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 743-3636
Project Title: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG, ON THE HOLOCAUST.
Project Director: INNA STAVITSKY
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUMANE EDUCATION ADVOCATES REACHING TEACHERS, INC. P.O. BOX 738 MAMARONECK, NY 10543 (212) 744-2504
Project Title: HUMANE LIVING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE HUMANE LIVING PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS CHILDREN OF ALL AGES LEARN ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAM AND STUDENTS ARE GUIDED ON HOW TO TAKE ACTION AS THEY ENGAGE IN PROJECTS THAT HELP SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MEENA ALAGAPPAN
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUMANE EDUCATION ADVOCATES REACHING TEACHERS, INC. P.O. BOX 738 MAMARONECK, NY 10543 (212) 744-2504
Project Title: HUMANE LIVING PROGRAM (HLP)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE HUMANE LIVING PROGRAM (HLP), WHICH INCLUDES BOTH IN-CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: MEENA ALAGAPPAN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HURLEY LIBRARY 48 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 660 HURLEY, NY 12443 (845) 338-2092
Project Title: E-BOOK COLLECTION
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BUILD AN E-BOOK COLLECTION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MID-HUDSON LIBRARY OVERDRIVE SYSTEM, MAKING E- AUDIO, E-KIDS AND E-BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS OF THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: CAITHLIN DECKER
Requested By: CAHILL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KENMORE-TOWN OF TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1500 COLVIN BOULEVARD BUFFALO, NY 14223 (716) 874-8400
Project Title: KENMORE STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE KENMORE STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Project Director: ELAINE ABLOVE KENMORE STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 3200 ELMWOOD AVENUE KENMORE, NY 14217
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGSTON LIBRARY 55 FRANKLIN STREET KINGSTON, NY 12401 (845) 339-4260 Ext: 14
Project Title: OUTREACH TO AFRICAN ROOTS COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $17,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO ESTABLISH A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AFRICAN ROOTS LIBRARY TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT THE COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, AND USE ITS RESOURCES TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: MARGIE MENARD
Requested By: CAHILL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY, INC. 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 641 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 620-5462
Project Title: LINC’S COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY MODEL
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, INWOOD, AND MARBLE HILL (FROM BIRTH TO 8 YEARS) IN MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF READING PROFICIENTLY BY 3RD GRADE.
Project Director: JENNIFER JOHN
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACY, INC. 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 641 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 620-5462 Ext: 116
Project Title: LINC’S COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY MODEL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNER SITES. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL PROVIDE PRE- AND EMERGING READERS WITH ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BE READ TO AND EXPERIENCE LITERACY WITH ADULTS THEY TRUST. THESE ENCOUNTERS WITH READING ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF PREPARING THEM TO ACHIEVE PROFICIENCY IN TIME TO SMOOTHLY MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM "LEARNING TO READ" TO "READING TO LEARN", WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR STAYING ON TRACK IN SCHOOL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECT SERVICES TO STUDENTS (READING BUDDIES), PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE TIPS, STRATEGIES, AND BOOKS TO CREATE LITERACY RICH HOME ENVIRONMENTS, AND TRAINING OF PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE READ ALOUDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JENNIFER JOHN
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITERACYCNY, INC. 100 NEW STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 471-1300 Ext: 171
Project Title: ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTION IN ONONDAGA COUNTY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND ENGLISH INSTRUCTION TO ADULTS WHO READ, WRITE, OR SPEAK ENGLISH AT OR BELOW THE SIXTH GRADE LEVEL. MORE THAN 400 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED INTO THESE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS EACH YEAR.
Project Director: MARSHA TAIT
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LONG ISLAND LATINO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 636 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11717 (631) 374-8878
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, WHICH SUPPORT AREA TEACHERS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: DAFNY J. IRIZARRY
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARTIN LUTHER KING MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER, INC. 110 BETHUNE BOULEVARD SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 428-8910
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT THE CENTER FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: NATHAN MUNGIN, III
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MID-HUDSON LIBRARY SYSTEM 103 MARKET STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 454-6060
Project Title: SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: TOM SLOAN
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MINISINK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. BOX 217 SLATE HILL, NY 10973 (845) 355-5110
Project Title: ELECTRONIC GATE
Funded Amount: $35,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AN ELECTRONIC GATE THAT WOULD ALLOW DRIVERS OF SCHOOL BUSES TO UTILIZE A REMOTE CONTROL FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING AND CLOSING THE GATE AS THEY APPROACH THE FACILITY.
Project Director: MATTHEW BOURGEOIS
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MONTAUK LIBRARY 871 MONTAUK HIGHWAY MONTAUK, NY 11954 (631) 668-3377 Ext: 102
Project Title: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MULTI-CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SUMMER READING PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE MONTAUK LIBRARY.
Project Director: DENISE DIPAOLO
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOOERS FREE LIBRARY 2430 US 11, P.O. BOX 286 MOOERS, NY 12958 (518) 236-7744
Project Title: LIBRARY RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE INTERIOR PAINTING, INTERIOR WINDOWS, INTERIOR DOORS, BATHROOM, STORAGE ROOM, INTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR FLOORING, INTERIOR FURNISHINGS, EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING AND A PARKING LOT.
Project Director: ARTHUR MENARD
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC. 37-41 77TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 205-8796
Project Title: ADULT EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ESL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES.
Project Director: MANUEL CASTRO
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW LOTS LIBRARY 665 NEW LOTS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11208 (718) 257-0260
Project Title: CULTURAL INFUSION
Administering Organization: BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY 10 GRAND ARMY PLAZA BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 230-2100
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NEW PROGRAMS AT THE LEARNING CENTER REGARDING AFRICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY. LECTURES AND REPLICAS OF ARTIFACTS WILL BE AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND TRAINING ON STEM PROGRAMS.
Project Director: LEAH SALEM
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INC. 265 CLOVE ROAD NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 576-4657
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVING STUDENTS IN THE NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Project Director: ANDREA BERMAN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY CENTER, INC. 130 WEST 56TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 10019 (212) 247-0430
Project Title: ART EDUCATION OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ART EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARDS #18 AND #22.
Project Director: HEATHER GALLAGHER
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 335 ADAMS STREET, 29TH FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 935-4450
Project Title: LIBRARY BOOKS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE LIBRARY BOOKS FOR THE FOLLOWING 12 SCHOOLS IN INCREMENTS OF $1,000.00 EACH: P.S. 207 ELIZABETH G. LEARY SCHOOL; P.S. 251 PAERDEGAT; P.S. 203 FLOYD BENNETT SCHOOL; P.S. 277 GERRITSEN BEACH; P.S. 236 MILL BASIN; P.S. 312 BERGEN BEACH; P.S. 276 LOUIS MARSHALL; P.S. 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK; P.S. 115 DANIEL MUCATEL SCHOOL; I.S. 278 MARINE PARK; I.S. 68; AND I.S. 78 ROY H. MANN.
Project Director: GRAHAM GORDON
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE 47-01 111TH STREET QUEENS, NY 11368 (718) 699-0005
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DAN WEMPA
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS FIFTH AVENUE AND 42ND STREET, ROOM 76 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 930-0554
Project Title: BRANCH LIBRARY OPERATIONS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE COLLECTIONS OF THE MUHLENBERG ($3,500), COLUMBUS ($3,500), AND ANDREW HEISKELL ($3, 000) BRANCH LIBRARIES.
Project Director: NORAH YAHYA
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 505 MEADOW DRIVE NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 (716) 693-7734
Project Title: TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
Administering Organization: NIOGA LIBRARY SYSTEM 6575 WHEELER ROAD LOCKPORT, NY 14094 (716) 434-6167
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AT THE NORTH TONAWANDA LIBRARY BRANCH.
Project Director: LISA ERICKSON
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NYACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 13A DICKINSON AVENUE NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 353-7000
Project Title: SOAR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SOAR AFTER-SCHOOL INITIATIVE, WHICH IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN OF COLOR EXCEL IN LIFE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE DYSLEXIA PROGRAM.
Project Director: JAMES MONTESANO
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ON POINT FOR COLLEGE, INC. 1654 WEST ONONDAGA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 362-5003
Project Title: ON POINT FOR COLLEGE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE COLLEGE SUPPORT FOR INNER-CITY YOUTH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS.
Project Director: SAM ROWSER
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: P.S. 87 P.A., INC. 160 WEST 78TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 678-2826
Project Title: BIO-BUS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A BIO-BUS, WHICH BRINGS SCIENCE TO OUR SCHOOL FOR BOTH 5TH AND 2ND GRADE STUDENTS, AS WELL AS FOR TWO TRAVELING LANTERNS ASSEMBLIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES BRING TO LIFE THE CURRICULUM THE KIDS ARE STUDYING.
Project Director: JACKIE DOLSON-SHEWCHUK
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF PS 199, INC. 270 WEST 70TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 799-1033
Project Title: SMART BOARD UPGRADES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE OUTDATED SMART BOARDS FOR CLASSROOM USE.
Project Director: ANDREA STEINKAMP
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF PS 452, INC. 100 WEST 77TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10024 (646) 361-4258
Project Title: LIBRARY BOOKS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR THE SCHOOL’S NEWLY RENOVATED LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND READING LEVELS.
Project Director: LIZ CAMPBELL
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARENTS AS PRIMARY TEACHERS, INC. 198 HANCOCK STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 857-8487
Project Title: SAFE PLAY OLYMPICS
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PARENT AND CHILD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES THAT ADDRESSES THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL PREPARATION NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE SET GOALS.
Project Director: YOIDETTE ERIMA
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. BOX 700 PINE BUSH, NY 12566 (845) 744-2031
Project Title: SCHOOL BLEACHERS
Funded Amount: $6,800
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BLEACHERS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE SEATING FOR THE 39 TEAMS THAT PLAY OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Project Director: JAMES LICARDI
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PS 191/HUDSON HONORS PARENT ASSOCIATION 210 WEST 61ST STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 757-4343
Project Title: MIGHTY MAKER SHOP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP A MULTI-FACETED STUDENT/PARENT/ VOLUNTEER RUN IN-SCHOOL AND ONLINE STORE THAT MAKES AND SELLS SCHOOL RELATED PARAPHERNALIA AND OTHER ORIGINAL STEM CREATIONS.
Project Director: CHARLES TAYLOR
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PS 51 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION 525 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 315-7160
Project Title: STEAM EXPANSION
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND THE STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) CURRICULUM, PROVIDE FUTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE NECESSARY MATERIALS.
Project Director: DANA GOLDBERG
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 110 - THE MONITOR SCHOOL 124 MONITOR STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 383-7600
Project Title: PS 110 HORTICULTURAL AND SCIENCE PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOL’S SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ANNA CANOAMATO
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 111 - ADOLPH S. OCHS SCHOOL 440 WEST 53RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 582-7420
Project Title: 4TH GRADE ALVIN AILEY DANCE RESIDENCY
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INTRODUCE 4TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VARIOUS FORMS OF CULTURAL DANCE STYLES, WITH AN INTER-DISCIPLINARY LINK TO 4TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES AND ELA CURRICULUM.
Project Director: CLARA HARVEY
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 128 69-26 65TH DRIVE MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379 (718) 416-3011
Project Title: DANCE PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND BASIC MODERN DANCE CLASSES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A DANCE FESTIVAL AT THE END OF THE MODERN DANCE PROGRAM.
Project Director: MELISSA PHILLIPS
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 132 - THE CONSELYEA SCHOOL 320 MANHATTAN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 599-7301
Project Title: MUSIC ENRICHMENT AND KITE PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT AND THE KITE PROGRAM AT PS 132, BROOKLYN.
Project Director: BETH LUBECK
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 139 93-06 63RD DRIVE REGO PARK, NY 11374 (718) 459-1044
Project Title: FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE MUSEUM’S TRAVELING SCIENCE SHOW
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE SHOW IN THE AUDITORIUM FOR GRADES K-6.
Project Director: NATALIE PEREZ-HERNANDEZ
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 144 93-02 69TH AVENUE FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 268-2775
Project Title: ADULT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $9,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A WEEKEND ADULT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM.
Project Director: REVA GLUCK SCHNEIDER
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 174 65-10 DIETERLE CRESENT REGO PARK, NY 11374 (718) 897-7006
Project Title: BALLROOM DANCING PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE BALLROOM DANCING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS.
Project Director: KARIN KELLY
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 196 7125 113TH STREET FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 263-9770
Project Title: THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN ACTING, CHOREOGRAPHY AND THEATER PRODUCTION, CULMINATING IN AN ANNUAL PLAY.
Project Director: SUSAN MIGLIANO
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 198M 1700 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 289-3702
Project Title: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATORS, WHICH WILL HELP THEM STAY CURRENT WITH THE BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS. THESE PROGRAMS WOULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE SPEED IN WHICH TEACHERS ARE CAPABLE OF MOVING THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE AND IN TURN, IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING.
Project Director: KATHARINE MACMANUS
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 305 344 MONROE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 789-3962
Project Title: LIBRARY UPGRADE
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE LIBRARY’S BOOK COLLECTION WITH MODERN, NON-FICTION, FICTION AND REFERENCE TITLES, WHICH WILL ASSIST STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLEGE AND CAREER READY WHILE BRINGING THEM INTO THE 21ST CENTURY.
Project Director: JULIA MORTLEY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 31 PTA 75 MESEROLE AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 383-8998
Project Title: BROOKLYN KINGS CHESS CLUB OF PS 31
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE CHESS CLUB AT PS 31.
Project Director: MARY SCARLATO
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 34 131 NORMAN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 389-5842
Project Title: PS 34 HORTICULTURAL AND SCIENCE PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS IN HORTICULTURE AND SCIENCE.
Project Director: CARMEN ASSELTA
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 46 - THE ALLEY POND SCHOOL 64-45 218TH STREET QUEENS, NY 11364 (718) 423-8395
Project Title: CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE CHROME BOOKS TO BE USED IN THE CLASSROOMS.
Project Director: STAMO KARALAZARIDES
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 527 - EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION 323 EAST 91 STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 828-2710
Project Title: ARTS PROGRAMMING
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, AND THEATER.
Project Director: DANIEL MCCORMICK
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 57 140 PALMA DRIVE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 447-1191
Project Title: STEM SOAP BOX DERBY
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THE STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) SOAP BOX DERBY PROGRAM.
Project Director: PATRICIA LOCKHART
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PUBLIC SCHOOL 87 - QUEENS 67-54 80TH STREET MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379 (718) 326-8243
Project Title: FAST FORWARD PROGRAM
Administering Organization: NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $6,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL INCREASE READING ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS, AND ONLINE LEARNING.
Project Director: CARYN MICHAELI
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 89 - 11 MERRICK BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11432 (718) 990-8585
Project Title: LATCH KEY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG THREE LIBRARY BRANCHES, LEFRAK CITY BRANCH ($10,000), EAST ELMHURST BRANCH ($10,000), AND THE ELMHURST BRANCH ($10,000). THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE "LATCH KEY ENRICHMENT" PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ENRICHMENT, AS WELL AS SUPERVISION FOR MANY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WHILE THEIR PARENTS WORK.
Project Director: DENISE CLARK
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARD 4 46-11 104TH STREET CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 760-3141
Project Title: CREATIVE PLACEMAKING INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, COMMISSION ARTISTS, AND CREATE WORKSHOPS TO BRING THE ARTS INTO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CHRISTIAN CASSAGNOL
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2072 CURRY ROAD SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 (518) 356-8300
Project Title: FOOTBALL HELMET COVERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOTBALL HELMET COVERS AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE SPORTS PROGRAM.
Project Director: SCOTT SABOURIN
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SARAH HULL HALLOCK FREE LIBRARY 56-58 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 802 MILTON, NY 12547 (845) 795-2200
Project Title: BOOK/MEDIA LIBRARY SHELVING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND AND REPLACE SHELVING IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE CURRENT, WELL-USED COLLECTION OF DVDS, CDS, AND BOOKS. SHELVES WILL ALSO BE PURCHASED FOR THE CHILDREN’S BOOK COLLECTION, SO THAT THE YOUNGEST PATRONS CAN BROWSE MORE EASILY. NEW CONSISTENT SHELVING FOR THE LIBRARY WOULD GREATLY ENHANCE TRAFFIC FLOW AND EASE OF THE LIBRARY USE.
Project Director: LOIS HEISER SKELLY
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. P.O. BOX 3956 SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-0956 (518) 382-5483
Project Title: READ IS FUN PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE READ IS FUN PROGRAM.
Project Director: GORDON ZUCKERMAN P.O. BOX 9437 NISKAYUNA, NY 12309
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC. 87-04 88 AVENUE WOODHAVEN, NY 11421 (718) 738-0588
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CATHERINE FEENEY
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 77 LANDAU AVENUE FLORAL PARK, NY 11001 (516) 488-9200
Project Title: STEM AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AT ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR THE STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE MEN OF ELMONT LEADERSHIP GROUP, THE MODEL UNITED NATIONS, THE SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAMS, AND THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM. THESE PROGRAMS WILL HELP STUDENTS EXPLORE THEIR POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND IN THE STEM FIELDS.
Project Director: KEVIN DOUGHERTY
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, INC. 11 BROADWAY, SUITE 766 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 697-1291
Project Title: JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL SEMINARS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING SEMINARS ON HOW TO BOTH IDENTIFY AND COMBAT HATE SPEECH, BULLYING AND TERRORISM ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS PREVALENT TO THOSE AGE GROUPS. THIS PROGRAM RAISES AWARENESS OF THE STRATEGIES BEING UTILIZED BY THOSE ATTEMPTING TO BOTH FORWARD NEGATIVE OR MISLEADING CONTENT TO ADOLESCENTS AND EDUCATES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ABOUT METHODS AVAILABLE TO REPORT OR COMBAT SUCH ACTIVITIES AND TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT CONTENT SHOULD BE QUESTIONED. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL COHEN
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOLVAY PUBLIC LIBRARY 615 WOODS ROAD SOLVAY, NY 13209 (315) 468-2441
Project Title: TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 3D PRINTERS, ELECTRONICS, COMPUTERS, SUPPLIES AND SOFTWARE FOR THE LIBRARY.
Project Director: DAN GOLDEN
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 573 EAST GENESEE STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 435-4150
Project Title: 20 IPADS AND STORAGE COST/CHARGING STATION
Funded Amount: $9,149
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE 20 IPADS AND A STORAGE CART WITH CHARGING STATION TO BE USED FOR THE ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM. TEACHERS WOULD BE ABLE TO SHARE THEM AMONG THEIR CLASSROOMS AND USE ALONG WITH THEIR NEW ENO BOARDS.
Project Director: KATHRYN LENT
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE TEACHERS EDUCATION TRUST OF SYRACUSE, INC. 731 JAMES STREET, SUITE 100 SYRACUSE, NY 13203 (315) 472-6374
Project Title: SYRACUSE SCHOOLS ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE STUDENT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS IN- STATE FIELD TRIPS TO CULTURAL, ARTS AND LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL VENUES.
Project Director: GREG BICKETT
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 160 DELAWARE ROAD KENMORE, NY 14217 (716) 873-2861
Project Title: TECHNOLOGY AND FURNITURE UPGRADES
Administering Organization: BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LAFAYETTE SQUARE BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGY AND FURNITURE UPGRADES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT THE KENMORE AND KENILWORTH BRANCH LIBRARIES.
Project Director: DORINDA DARDEN
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TWENTY FIRST CENTURY SAVE OUR KIDS TASK FORCE, INC. P.O. BOX 888 PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 433-9444
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE "DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS" TRAINING FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.
Project Director: GINGER LIEBERMAN
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISION URBANA, INC. 207 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (646) 626-9748
Project Title: EMPIRE MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COLLEGE READINESS RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC IN-STATE TRIPS SUCH AS COLLEGE TOURS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY YOUTH.
Project Director: ERIC DIAZ
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WAGNER MIDDLE SCHOOL 167 PARENTS ASSOCIATION 220 EAST 76TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 (212) 535-8610
Project Title: HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN EXTENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE PROGRAM WITH THE NEW YORK CITY ADMISSIONS SOLUTIONS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES.
Project Director: NICOLE KAPLAN
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WALTER G. O’CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL 1100 DIXON AVENUE COPIAGUE, NY 11726 (631) 842-4010
Project Title: COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY-BASED WORK OF THE HIGH SCHOOL’S KEY CLUB. STUDENTS VISIT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN EVENTS, PROVIDE PEER MENTORING, DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SENIOR COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE RESOURCES TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP EDUCATION TO STUDENTS THROUGH GUEST SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JOSEPH AGOSTA
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTHILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 400 WALBERTA ROAD SYRACUSE, NY 13219 (315) 426-3000
Project Title: BATTERY BACKUP FOR PHONE SYSTEM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BATTERY BACKUP DEVICES FOR THE NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Project Director: STEVE SMITH
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PS 151 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION, INC. 421 EAST 88TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 722-5240
Project Title: RECESS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RECESS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, WHICH CREATES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN HAVE FUN AND BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE WHILE MAINTAINING A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE AND OWNERSHIP OF THE RECESS PERIOD. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL BENEFITS, THIS PROGRAM ALSO HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL SKILLS BY EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD AND TEACH GAMES TO THEIR PEERS. THE END RESULT IS AN EDUCATED COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS WHO UTILIZE THE ENTIRE RECESS PERIOD TO PLAY GAMES THEY LOVE THAT KEEP THEM PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND SAFE ON THE PLAYGROUND.
Project Director: ALISON DOW
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ABILITIES, INC. 201 I.U. WILLETS ROAD ALBERTSON, NY 11507 (516) 465-1480
Project Title: STEPS TOWARD EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STEP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ON-SITE JOB TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Project Director: CYTHINA ROSS
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDEN II SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC. 150 GRANITE AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303 (718) 816-1422 Ext: 1040
Project Title: ADULT DAY HABILITATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ADULT DAY, AND THE MUSIC AND ART PROGRAMS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORATION FOR DAY TRIPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN.
Project Director: ERIKA HELLSTROM
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELMYS SPECIAL SERVICES, INC. 163 VAN BUREN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11221 (718) 789-7539
Project Title: OUTREACH EVENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN OUTREACH EVENT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO COME AND MEET EACH OTHER (PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES), AS WELL AS FOR NURSES THAT ADMINISTER INTERACTIVE EVENTS.
Project Director: RAY KNIGHTS
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LENNY’S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 1610 GRAVESEND NECK ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 998-1662
Project Title: RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Project Director: FIRA KANTSEPOLSKAYA
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MID-ISLAND Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 45 MANETTO HILL ROAD PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 822-3535
Project Title: ADLER CENTER FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECTRUM DISORDERS BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: RICK LEWIS
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MY TIME, INC. 9603 FLATLANDS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11236 (917) 933-9875
Project Title: SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS REGARDING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES, AND HOW TO DEAL WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR BY CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
Project Director: LUCINA CLARK
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK FAMILIES FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC. (NYFAC) 95-16 PITKIN AVENUE OZONE PARK, NY 11417 (718) 641-3441 Ext: 100
Project Title: CENTER FOR PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF THE "UNIVERSAL GYM EQUIPMENT". FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST PARENTS IN HELPING THEIR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Project Director: ANDREW BAUMANN 164-14 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NY SOFTBALL, INC. 155-03 79TH STREET HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 (917) 355-0651
Project Title: AMERICAN SOFTBALL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SOFTBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Project Director: RANDY NOVAK
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NYACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13A DICKINSON AVENUE NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 353-7015
Project Title: NYACK DYSLEXIA SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM EDUCATOR TRAINING ON TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF DYSLEXIC STUDENTS.
Project Director: JAMES MONTESANO
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ON YOUR MARK, INC. 646 FOREST AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 720-9233
Project Title: ON YOUR MARK CAFE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENTAL FEES FOR THE ON YOUR MARK CAFE, A NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE SERVING HOMEMADE SOUP AND BAKED GOODS, WHILE PROVIDING DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH JOB-SKILL TRAINING.
Project Director: TERESA CIRELLI
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ON YOUR MARK, INC. 645 FOREST AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 720-9233
Project Title: FITNESS WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS WELLNESS CENTER, WHICH IS USED BY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Project Director: TERESA CIRELLI
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QSAC, INC. 253 WEST 35TH STREET, 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 244-5560
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AT QSAC SCHOOLS IN DOUGLASTON AND WHITESTONE.
Project Director: LISA VEGLIA
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STATEN ISLAND AID FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, INC. 3450 VICTORY BOULEVARD STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 (718) 447-5200 Ext: 206
Project Title: SPECIAL TEES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL TEES VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WHICH ENABLES THEM TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY.
Project Director: BARBARA DEVANEY
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN 45 PARK AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10703 (914) 376-4300 Ext: 808
Project Title: MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF SELF EXPRESSION AND SELF REGULATION, PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION, AS WELL AS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE EMOTIONAL STATES. MUSIC THERAPY CONNECTS ALL RELATED THERAPIES TOGETHER IN A REAL SETTING AND CAN AUGMENT OR ACCELERATE SUSTAINABLE RESULTS.
Project Director: RICHARD DEVLIN
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CENTRAL PARK WEST AT 79TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 769-5606
Project Title: ANNUAL SENIOR DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR GOODS AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL SENIOR DAY EVENT, WHICH PROVIDES SENIORS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE ADMISSION, LUNCH AND OTHER AMENITIES.
Project Director: DANIEL SLIPPEN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN-ITALIAN COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, INC. 5901 13TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 972-1558
Project Title: AMICO 59TH STREET SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SERVE OVER 250 MEALS DAILY TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOAN PASTORE
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASSOCIATION OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS FROM FORMER SOVIET UNION, INC. 35 SEACOAST TERRACE, APT 11C BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (347) 564-4347
Project Title: HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD, SOCIAL SUPPORT, FRIENDLY SOCIAL VISITATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BORIS LERMAN
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEDFORD PARK MULTI-SERVICE CENTER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. 243 EAST 204TH STREET BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 365-3725
Project Title: BEDFORD PARK NUTRITIONAL AND HOMEBOUND MEALS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $14,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY SERVING NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FRAIL AND LOW INCOME ELDERLY IN THE BRONX.
Project Director: PAT BURLACE
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2331 BERGEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101 Ext: 11
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $16,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCESSIBILITY/CLIMATE CONTROL EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS FACILITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: PAUL CURIALE
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JM COMMUNITY CENTER, 2331 BERGEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101
Project Title: ABE STARK SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE SENIOR CENTER WITH EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR ITS PATRONS THAT RESIDE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANTHONY ALEXIS 103-15 FARRAGUT ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11236
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2331 BERGEN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101
Project Title: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AT THE PENN WORTMAN SENIOR CENTER AND THE VANDALIA SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: PAUL CURIALE
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN CHINESE-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, INC. 5002 8TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 438-0008
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, WHICH WILL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: PAUL MAK
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOME COUNTY - OFFICE FOR AGING BROOME COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 44 HAWLEY ST., P.O. BOX 1766 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902 (607) 778-2411
Project Title: UPDATES FOR VESTAL SENIOR CENTER AND BROOME WEST SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE THREE COMPUTERS AND A PRINTER FOR VESTAL SENIOR CENTER, AS WELL AS TWO ACCORDION DOORS FOR BROOME WEST SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: DONNA BATES
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRULENE, NORTHRIDGE, SOUTHRIDGE NORC PROGRAM 34-10 94TH STREET JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 396-5426
Project Title: NORC IN JACKSON HEIGHTS
Administering Organization: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 520 8TH AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 971-7710
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THESE PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE IN-STATE TRIPS FOR THE SENIORS OF THE NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IN JACKSON HEIGHTS - BRULENE, NORTHRIDGE 1, 2, 3 AND SOUTHRIDGE 1, 2, 3 AND 4.
Project Director: MADELINE JACOBS
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARMEN PARSONS HSG FOR THE ELDERLY 441 EAST 155TH STREET BRONX, NY 10455 (718) 292-4469
Project Title: CARMEN PARSONS SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT SERVICES
Administering Organization: HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC. 55 EXCHANGE PLACE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 233-8955
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT THE SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: JOSE CALDERON
Requested By: ARROYO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CARTER BURDEN CENTER FOR THE AGING, INC. 1484 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10075 (212) 980-1888
Project Title: ROOSEVELT ISLAND SENIOR CENTER RECREATION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND SENIOR CENTER. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION AND EDUCATION THAT ENHANCE SENIORS’ QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: ELIZA JARVINEN
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHERINE SHERIDAN SENIOR CENTER 35-24 83RD STREET JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 458-4600
Project Title: PROGRAM ENRICHMENT
Administering Organization: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS, INCLUDING EXERCISE, PAINTING, MUSIC PROGRAMS, IN-STATE TRIPS, AS WELL AS FOR CULTURAL EVENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LAWRENCE KARFMANN
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6034
Project Title: WOODHAVEN SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. THIS CENTER PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES, CASE ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL AND "HEALTHY AGING" PROGRAMS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Project Director: DEBBIE HOFFER 89-02 91ST STREET WOODHAVEN, NY 11421
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6034
Project Title: OZONE PARK SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. THIS CENTER PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES, CASE ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL AND HEALTHY AGING PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DEBBIE HOFFER 103-02 101ST AVENUE QUEENS, NY 11416
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6123
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT THE GLENWOOD AND BAY SENIOR CENTERS. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SAMIRA ALIEVA
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. 191 JORALEMON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 722-6095
Project Title: HOWARD BEACH SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE HOWARD BEACH SENIOR CENTER BY PURCHASING EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS FOR MAKING MINOR RENOVATIONS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DEBRA HOFFER 155-55 CROSS BAY BOULEVARD HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL QUEENS YOUNG MEN’S AND YOUNG WOMEN’S HEBREW ASSOCIATION, INC. 67-09 108TH STREET FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 268-5011
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID POSNER
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILDREN OF WORLD WAR II FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, INC. 1150 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, SUITE 6-Z BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (347) 839-2321
Project Title: SENIOR SOCIAL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE SOCIAL EVENTS FOR SENIORS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL COLLABORATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.
Project Director: ZINOVIY GINZBURG
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHINESE-AMERICAN PLANNING COUNCIL, INC. 4101 8TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11232 (718) 492-0409
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DAILY CLASSES AND IN-STATE TRIPS.
Project Director: WAI CHEN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COLONIE SENIOR SERVICE CENTERS, INC. 6 WINNERS CIRCLE ALBANY, NY 12205 (518) 459-2857 Ext: 305
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FITNESS, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL SERVICES THAT ARE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC.
Project Director: DIANE CONROY-LACIVITA
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF PEOPLES ORGANIZATION, INC. 1081 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 434-3266
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR FOCUSED WORKSHOPS ON HEALTH, FITNESS, NUTRITION, WELL-BEING AND EDUCATION.
Project Director: HASAN RAZA
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CYPRESS HILLS-FULTON STREET SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. 3208 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11208 (718) 235-0064
Project Title: HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: MICHAEL ZAMBRANO
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DORCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. 1419 DORCHESTER ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 941-6700
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EXERCISE, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOANNE BISWAKARMA
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DORCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. 1419 DORCHESTER ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 941-6700
Project Title: SENIOR NUTRITION AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, SUCH AS NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, EVENTS, AND IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT THAT SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JOANNE BISWAKARMA
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOROT, INC. 171 WEST 85TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 769-2850
Project Title: MEALS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES FOR THE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES 14,500 MEALS PER YEAR TO SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MARK L. MERIDY
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOUBLEDAY BABCOCK SENIOR CENTER, INC. 45 EAST MAIN STREET OYSTER BAY, NY 11771 (516) 922-1770
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING PLANNING, PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTER’S ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: JUDY PALUMBO
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DYKER HEIGHTS AUTUMN AGE CLUB 1305 86TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11228 (347) 247-4853
Project Title: DYKER HEIGHTS AUTUMN AGE CLUB
Administering Organization: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS FOR SENIORS IN BROOKLYN.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EILEEN DUGAN AMICO SENIOR CENTER 378 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (718) 596-1956
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROJECT
Administering Organization: AMERICAN-ITALIAN COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, INC. 138 BAY 20TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11214
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EXERCISE AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A SOCIAL DANCE PROGRAM.
Project Director: CAROL REID-REMBERT
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER 106-06 QUEENS BOULEVARD FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 263-7000
Project Title: SELFHELP SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OTHER SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DEBORAH GREGOR
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FORT HAMILTON SENIOR CENTER 9941 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11209 (718) 439-4296
Project Title: FORT HAMILTON SENIOR CENTER
Administering Organization: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS FOR SENIORS IN BROOKLYN.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLEN COVE ADULT DAY PROGRAM 130 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 759-2345
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES
Administering Organization: CITY OF GLEN COVE 9 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 676-2000
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE GENERAL DAY CARE.
Project Director: LISA CRAIG
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLEN COVE SENIOR CENTER 130 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 759-9610
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES
Administering Organization: CITY OF GLEN COVE 9 GLEN STREET GLEN COVE, NY 11542
Funded Amount: $9,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS, WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: CAROL WALDMAN
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREAT NECK SENIOR CENTER, INC. 80 GRACE AVENUE GREAT NECK, NY 11021 (516) 487-0025
Project Title: EXERCISE AND SOCIAL DAY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN EXERCISE CLASS AND SOCIAL DAY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANN TARCHER
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC RAVENSWOOD SENIOR CENTER 34-35A 12TH STREET LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106 (718) 786-1550
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: HANAC, INC. 49 WEST 45TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 840-8005
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN PARTICIPANTS IN THE HANAC RAVENSWOOD SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: JOHN P. KAITERIS
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC, INC. 49 WEST 45TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10036 (718) 961-0344
Project Title: COLLEGE POINT SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS, INCLUDING YOGA CLASSES, DANCERCISE, BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES, ARTS AND CRAFTS AS WELL AS EXERCISE PROGRAMS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR IN- STATE TRANSPORTATION TO EVENTS, SUCH AS BOWLING AND MOVIES, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER EXPENSES OF OPERATING THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: RHONDA CARUSO
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC, INC. 23-16 30TH AVENUE ASTORIA, NY 11102 (212) 840-8005
Project Title: ST. DEMETRIOS SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OPERATING EXPENSES, INCLUDING RENT AND UTILITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE MEALS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOHN KAITERIS
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HEIGHTS AND HILLS, INC. 57 WILLOUGHBY STREET, 4TH FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 832-3726
Project Title: PARK SLOPE CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EXERCISE, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BRENDA WESTPHALEN 463A 7TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HERRICKS COMMUNITY CENTER FUND, INC. 999 HERRICKS ROAD NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 (516) 742-0851
Project Title: ALZHEIMER’S DAY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S.
Project Director: PATRICIA FOLEY
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS CHARITY, INC. 2880 WEST 12TH STREET, SUITE 6 BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 449-1208
Project Title: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LECTURES ON SMOKING, ABUSE OF DRUGS, HEALTH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HELP TO BUILD IMMUNITY AND LONGEVITY, AS WELL AS TO HELP PRESERVE THEIR MEMORY REGARDING THEIR EXPERIENCES TO BE SHARED WITH FUTURE GENERATIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND EVENTS CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS.
Project Director: VLADIMIR RIPA
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS CHARITY, INC. 2880 WEST 12TH STREET, ROOM 6 BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 449-1208
Project Title: THE HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS.
Project Director: VLADIMIR RIPA
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOMECREST BENSONHURST SENIOR CENTER 7907 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 376-4036
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: HOMECREST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 1413 AVENUE T BROOKLYN, NY 11229
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NUMEROUS SENIOR PROGRAMS, SUCH AS RECREATIONAL, CASE MANAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE, ESL EDUCATION, ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS OVERALL WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
Project Director: KAREN ZHOU
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOMECREST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 1413 AVENUE T BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 376-4036
Project Title: SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SENIOR HEALTH FAIR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: KAREN ZHOU
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOMECREST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 1413 AVENUE T, P.O. BOX 290-728 BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 376-4036
Project Title: 7907 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KAREN ZHOU
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE COMMUNITY, INC. 174 EAST 104TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10029 (212) 860-8812
Project Title: ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY REGARDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AS WELL AS SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM REGARDING DEALING WITH HIGH HEATING AND/OR COOLING BILLS AND INTERVENING WHEN POWER IS SHUT OFF DUE TO NON-PAYMENT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO DISTRIBUTES ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS, AND EDUCATES ON SAVING MONEY BY BEING EFFICIENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A JAZZ FESTIVAL FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: WALTER M. ROBERTS
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOSH YOGA, INC. 55 NASSAU AVENUE, SUITE 1C BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (212) 300-7506
Project Title: HOSH SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOST A HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR LOCAL AREA SENIORS BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS EVENT.
Project Director: HENRY CROSS
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUSING OPTIONS AND GERIATRIC ASSOCIATION RESOURCES, INC. 787 EAST 156TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR BRONX, NY 10455 (718) 742-7646
Project Title: SENIOR CASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/GOLDEN AGE CLUBHOUSE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE SENIOR SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL WORKSHOPS, GAMES, AND IN-STATE GUIDED BUS TOURS.
Project Director: NORIS COLON 751 DAWSON STREET BRONX, NY 10455
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: INDIA HOME, INC. 69-55 260TH PLACE FLORAL PARK, NY 11004 (516) 859-5125
Project Title: SENIOR SERVICES AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AT THE JAMAICA MUSLIM CENTER. THIS PROGRAM CATERS TO THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE ELDER POPULATION IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE MANNER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS YOGA, LECTURES, SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS MOVIES, MUSIC AND GAMES. SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LAKSHMAN KALASAPUDI
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JACOB A. RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT 10-25 41ST AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 784-7447 Ext: 118
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER HANWAY
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAMAICA SERVICE PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS, INC. 92-47 165TH STREET JAMAICA NY 11433 (718) 657-6500
Project Title: T. JACKSON ADULT CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE SENIORS WHO ATTEND THE CENTER.
Project Director: BEVERLY COLLIER
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAY-HARAMA SENIOR CENTER 2600 OCEAN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 891-1110
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER CONEY ISLAND, INC. 3001 WEST 37TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 449-5000 Ext: 220
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BROCHA SHERESHEVSKY
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED 247 WEST 37TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 273-5250
Project Title: BAY EDEN SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ELAINE ROCKOFF 1220 EAST 229TH STREET BRONX, NY 10469
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JOHNSON CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. 30 BROCTON STREET JOHNSON CITY, NY 13790 (607) 797-3145
Project Title: PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A PROJECTOR AND PULL DOWN SCREEN FOR THE SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: DARLENE LEONARD
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JUDGE GILBERT RAMIREZ APARTMENTS 443 EAST 138TH STREET BRONX, NY 10454 (718) 552-2895
Project Title: GILBERT RAMIREZ SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT SERVICES
Administering Organization: HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC. 55 EXCHANGE PLACE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 233-8955
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT THE SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: JOSE CALDERON
Requested By: ARROYO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KENMORE-TOWN OF TONAWANDA MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. 169 SHERIDAN DRIVE TONAWANDA, NY 14150 (716) 874-3595
Project Title: KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE COOLERS, INSULATED BAGS AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.
Project Director: DANIEL WILES
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGS BAY YM-YWHA, INC. 3495 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 648-7703 Ext: 238
Project Title: OLDER ADULTS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TEACH SENIORS HOW TO USE COMPUTERS AS A MEANS OF EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT, AND MORE CONNECTED LIVES.
Project Director: LEONARD PETLAKH
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGS BAY YM-YWHA, INC. 3495 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (718) 648-7703 Ext: 238
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE ALZHEIMER’S RESPITE PROGRAM, LIFE YOGA, AND THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED SENIORS PROGRAM. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LEONARD PETLAKH
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LILLIAN WALD SENIOR CENTER 235 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 233-6037
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER
Administering Organization: UNITED JEWISH COUNCIL OF THE EAST SIDE, INC. 500 GRAND STREET, #A NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 460-5730
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DECREASE LONELINESS AND ISOLATION, AND PROVIDE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND ARE OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BETSY JACOBSON
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LODGE SENIOR CENTER 7711 18 AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 621-1081
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: KATHY PALERNO
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LUNA PARK SENIOR CENTER 2880 WEST 12TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 996-6666
Project Title: LUNA PARK SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED 247 WEST 37TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 273-5200
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE SENIOR CENTER. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ADRIENNE SLOMAN
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MEALS-ON-WHEELS OF NEW ROCHELLE, INC. 50 PINTARD AVENUE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 576-3865
Project Title: MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DELIVERY OF HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS.
Project Director: PATRICIA SHOWERS
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH 70 BAY 47TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 372-8022
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AT THE SENIOR CENTER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT EVENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JOHN MADURI
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MT. CARMEL CENTER-SENIOR CITIZENS 2405 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 733-8852
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10461
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INCLUDING THE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION OF SENIORS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Project Director: JANE ARCE-BELLO
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC. 2900 WEST 8TH STREET, #1E BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 265-4985
Project Title: SENIOR SOCIALIZATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS, WHICH WILL HELP IMPROVE THEIR OVER-ALL WELL BEING.
Project Director: PAVEL VISHNEVETSKIY
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INC. 2900 WEST 8TH STREET, SUITE 1E BROOKLYN, NY 11224 (718) 265-4985
Project Title: SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH FOOD, SOCIAL SUPPORT, FRIENDLY VISITATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION.
Project Director: PAVEL VISHNEVETSKIY 2465 EAST 2ND STREET, 1ST FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11223
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Project Title: N.I.A. SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $32,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO WORK WITH AREA SENIOR CENTERS TO ASSESS THE NEEDS OF PARTICULAR CENTERS AND THE NEEDS OF AREA SENIORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND REFRESHMENTS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH FLUSHING SENIOR CENTER, INC. 29-09 137TH STREET FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 358-9193
Project Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS LIVING IN COLLEGE POINT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: ROBERTA GOLDENBERG
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH FLUSHING SENIOR CENTER, INC. 2909 137TH STREET, #GF2 FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 358-9193
Project Title: SENIOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERTA GOLDENBERG
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHWEST BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 155 LAWN AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14207 (716) 876-1808
Project Title: PASSENGER VAN
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE A PASSENGER VAN TO BE USED BY THE CENTER’S SENIOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
Project Director: LAWRENCE T. PERNICK, JR.
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NR CARES AIP, INC. P.O. BOX 91 NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10804 (914) 563-8368
Project Title: AGING IN PLACE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH, WHICH WILL HELP SENIORS IN THE NEW ROCHELLE COMMUNITY AGE IN PLACE.
Project Director: ARLENE ZUCKERMAN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PENN SOUTH SOCIAL SERVICES, INC. 290 NINTH AVENUE, SUITE 21K NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-3670
Project Title: PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AT THE PENN SOUTH CO-OP SITE.
Project Director: NANCY SPANNBAUER
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CARES 45 MANETTO HILL ROAD PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 822-3535
Project Title: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CARES
Administering Organization: MID-ISLAND Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: RICK LEWIS
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE SENIORS CLUB 85 JAMAICA AVENUE PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 937-6424
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Administering Organization: PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 106 WASHINGTON AVENUE PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 (516) 434-3000
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BY PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
Project Director: RACHAEL STAIANO
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: POLISH AND SLAVIC CENTER, INC. 176 JAVA STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 383-5159
Project Title: KRAKUS SENIOR CITIZENS SUNKEN MEADOWS SENIOR PICNIC AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS TO THE SUNKEN MEADOWS SENIOR CITIZEN PICNIC, AS WELL AS TO OTHER EVENTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: BOZINA KAMINSKI
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PORT WASHINGTON SENIOR CITZENS, INC. 80 MANORHAVEN BOULEVARD PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 (516) 883-6656
Project Title: ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: DOLORES HOLIDAY
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR SERVICES 2095 BROADWAY, SUITE 409 NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 874-6633
Project Title: MORRISANIA AIR RIGHTS SENIOR CENTER - COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMPUTERS WITHIN THE SENIOR CENTER IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE INTERNET AND COMPUTER ACCESS. THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP SUPPORT SENIORS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET ALLOWING THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, CONDUCT RESEARCH, AS WELL AS TO CONTINUE A LONG LIFE OF LEARNING AND EXCITEMENT
Project Director: ANYA METLITSKY 3135 PARK AVENUE EAST, 20TH FLOOR BRONX, NY 10451
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT OPEN, INC. 180 WEST END AVENUE, APARTMENT 1G NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 721-8708
Project Title: OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR ELDER NEIGHBORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE 1,200 SENIORS IN LINCOLN TOWERS WITH IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR NECESSITIES, SUCH AS SHOPPING AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.
Project Director: ROCHELLE SHEREFF
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENSBORO COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL WELFARE, INC. 27-40 HOYT AVENUE SOUTH, 2ND FLOOR ASTORIA, NY 11102 (718) 685-2802 Ext: 230
Project Title: HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT BRING SPEAKERS FROM VARIOUS AGENCIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE, SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD STAMPS, AND OTHER ISSUES TO SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOAN SERRANO LAUFER
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: R.A.I.N. BAILEY SENIOR CENTER 2660 BAILEY AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 796-2559
Project Title: SENIOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10461
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, SHOPPING, AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Project Director: JANE ARCE-BELLO
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (718) 892-5520
Project Title: RAIN SENIOR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $31,185
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND FOOD FOR PROGRAMS AT THE BOSTON SECOR, GUNHILL, BOSTON EAST, AND THE EASTCHESTER RAIN SENIOR CENTERS.
Project Director: ANDERSON TORRES
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REGIONAL AID FOR INTERIM NEEDS, INC. 811 MORRIS PARK AVENUE BRONX ,NY 10462 (718) 892-5520
Project Title: SENIOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION TRIPS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL IN-STATE TRIPS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A PICNIC FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SADIE DAVIS 1380 METROPOLITAN AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER AND SERVICES, INC. 59-14 70TH AVENUE RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 456-2000 Ext: 23
Project Title: ROAC EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF AND UPGRADES TO THE EXISTING BUILDING. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SENIORS, SUCH AS CASE ASSISTANCE, MEALS, SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION, COMPUTER CLASSES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: JACQUELINE ERADIRI
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD SENIORS’ COMMUNITY CORPORATION 68-52 FRESH POND ROAD RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 456-9355
Project Title: SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS OF THE RIDGEWOOD, GLENDALE, MASPETH AND MIDDLE VILLAGE AREAS.
Project Director: BARBARA TOSCANO
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD SENIORS’ COMMUNITY CORPORATION 68-52 FRESH POND ROAD RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 497-2908
Project Title: PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MENTALLY AND MOBILITY CHALLENGED SENIORS, WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING MEALS, IN- STATE TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION AND A SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM.
Project Director: BARBARA TOSCANO
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, INC. 5521 MOSHOLU AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 549-8100
Project Title: TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM IN WHICH THE HOMEBOUND ELDERLY RECEIVE A DAILY TELEPHONE CALL TO AVOID ISOLATION AND LONELINESS WHILE CONFIRMING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL- BEING TO MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY.
Project Director: DANIEL EUDENE
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. 2600 NETHERLAND AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 884-5900
Project Title: HEALTH PROMOTION AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF SENIORS THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY USING VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN THIS PROGRAM.
Project Director: JULIA SCHWARTZ-LEEPER
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCHDALE VILLAGE SOCIAL SERVICES, INC. 169-65 137TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 525-2800 Ext: 4
Project Title: ROCHDALE SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE ROCHDALE SENIOR CENTER.
Project Director: SHEREE SHIVERS
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAMUEL FIELD YM & YWHA, INC. 58-20 LITTLE NECK PARKWAY LITTLE NECK, NY 11362 (718) 225-6750
Project Title: SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE "A DAY OUT" SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JERI MENDELSOHN
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEARCH AND CARE, INC. 1844 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 289-5300
Project Title: THERAPEUTIC GROUPS AND EVENTS FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THERAPEUTIC GROUPS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBIN STRASHUN
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEARCH AND CARE, INC. 1844 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 289-5300
Project Title: SILVER CIRCLES COMPUTER CONNECTIVITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SILVER CIRCLES COMPUTER CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM, WHICH UNIQUELY PROVIDES COMPUTER TUTORIALS, ONE-ON-ONE-BOTH IN-AGENCY AND DIRECTLY IN THE HOMES OF LESS AMBULATORY OLDER PEOPLE. THIS PROGRAM REDUCES LONELINESS, ISOLATION AND, MOST ESPECIALLY, BRINGS TECHNOLOGY INTO THE LIVES OF SENIORS. ALL THE SERVICES ARE FREE, INCLUDING INTERNET DATA SERVICE FOR TABLETS BROUGHT DIRECTLY INTO THE HOME, AND CLIENTS MAY EVEN BORROW COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (IPADS, KINDLES) FROM THE FREE LENDING LIBRARY.
Project Director: BRIAN C. KRAVITZ
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEARCH AND CARE, INC. 1844 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10129 (212) 289-5300
Project Title: THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR EAST HARLEM SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND ANXIETY, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Project Director: ROBIN STRASHUN
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 208-11 26TH AVENUE BAYSIDE, NY 11360 (718) 224-7888
Project Title: HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ART PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ERIN BRENNAN
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 67-00 192ND STREET (BASEMENT) FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365 (718) 559-4330
Project Title: FRESH MEADOWS NORC SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS AT THE FRESH MEADOWS SELFHELP NORC LOCATION, INCLUDING THE "MUSIC, MUSIC & MORE MUSIC" CLASS, AS WELL AS FOR VARIOUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS WITH A NUTRITIONIST AND COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS.
Project Director: ANABELLE KUMBE HWANG
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SENIOR CENTER AT SAINT PETER’S CHURCH 619 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022 (212) 308-1959
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH
Administering Organization: LENOX HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, INC. 331 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021
Funded Amount: $19,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND HEALTH PROGRAMS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS PREPARED AND TRANSPORTED FRESH DAILY. THE SENIOR CENTER IS A VITAL PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE OLDER ADULTS CAN FEEL WELCOME, AND IT IS ONE OF THE ONLY SENIOR CENTERS IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL. IN ADDITION, FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO OFFER CASE ASSISTANCE, HEALTH AND DISEASE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ARTS AND CULTURE AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: EVE MERSFELDER
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE OF FLATBUSH, INC. 1625 OCEAN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 438-7771
Project Title: SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE OF FLATBUSH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EXERCISE, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LENORE FRIEDMAN
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SENIOR CITIZENS OF WESTBURY, INC. 360 POST AVENUE WESTBURY, NY 11590 (516) 334-5886
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HEALTH, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SENIOR CITIZENS.
Project Director: MAUREEN DROGE
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SENIOR LEAGUE OF YOUNG ISRAEL 141-55 77TH AVENUE FLUSHING, NY 11367 (718) 263-6995
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAMS 1740 OCEAN AVENUE, #2G BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ALAN GOMBO
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 1901 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 627-4300
Project Title: AFTERNOONS OUT: ALZHEIMER’S ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Administering Organization: SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY LOSS DISEASES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AS WELL AS GIVING CARE TAKERS A MUCH NEEDED BREAK. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LINDA EBER
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER, INC. 1901 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 627-4300
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LINDA EBER
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ELDERS, INC. 305 SEVENTH AVENUE, 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 741-2247
Project Title: SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS (SAGE)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES, WHICH ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) AGING POPULATION. THESE SERVICES ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LGBT OLDER ADULTS, SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR RIGHTS, FOSTERS A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF AGING IN ALL COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS PROMOTES POSITIVE IMAGES OF LGBT LIFE IN LATER YEARS.
Project Director: SARA SAVINO
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS, INC. 80-45 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, BUILDING #4 QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (718) 454-2100
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Project Director: PAOLA MICELI
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS, INC. 80-45 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, BUILDING #4, CBU #29 QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (718) 454-2100
Project Title: SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $8,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES, SUCH AS MEALS ON WHEELS, CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION, AS WELL AS FOR CARE GIVER SUPPORT.
Project Director: PAOLA MICELI
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHOREFRONT JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 3049 BRIGHTON 6TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 743-0575
Project Title: COMPUTERIZED PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A COMPUTERIZED PROGRAM THAT WILL SCREEN SENIOR CITIZENS’ ELIGIBILITY IN 31 ENTITLEMENT BENEFIT PROGRAMS. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MOSHE WIENER 3001 WEST 37TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11224
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHOREFRONT YM-YWHA OF BRIGHTON - MANHATTAN BEACH, INC. 330 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 646-1444 Ext: 318
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SUE FOX
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SNAP BROOKVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER 133-33 BROOKVILLE BOULEVARD, SUITE LL5 ROSEDALE, NY 11422 (718) 525-8899
Project Title: SNAP BROOKVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER
Administering Organization: SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS, INC. 80-45 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD, CBU#29, BUILDING 4 QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (718) 454-2100
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE SENIORS WHO ATTEND THE CENTER.
Project Director: SANDRA SMALLS-JONES
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SPANISH SPEAKING ELDERLY COUNCIL-RAICES, INC. 460 ATLANTIC AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11217 (718) 643-0232
Project Title: RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY, WHICH WILL UPDATE THE SENIOR CENTER WITH ENTERTAINMENT. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES SURROUND SOUND, KARAOKE MACHINE, SMART TV AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES.
Project Director: MARIA SANCHEZ
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. BERNADETTE’S GOLDEN AGE CLUB 8201 13TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11228 (718) 837-3400
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS FOR SENIORS IN BROOKLYN. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. EPHREM’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB 935 BAY RIDGE PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11228 (347) 267-3644
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS FOR SENIORS IN BROOKLYN. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. FINBAR ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 138 BAY 20TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11214 (718) 236-3312
Project Title: GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB AT ST. FINBAR. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT EVENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL GELFANT
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. FRANCES CABRINI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1562 86TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11228 (718) 236-6242
Project Title: YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AT THE YOUNG AT HEART CLUB. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT EVENTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: FRANCES PULOMENA
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE 180 REMSEN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 489-5372
Project Title: "FOR SENIORS" PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE "FOR SENIORS" PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS FREE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS FROM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. PROGRAMS RANGE FROM TAI CHI, YOGA, RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, TO CREATIVE WRITING, INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING, PAINTING CLASSES, CONCERTS AND A LECTURE SERIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROB OLIVA
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. JOHN-ST. MATTHEW EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 283 PROSPECT AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 499-9574
Project Title: PROSPECT HILL SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EXERCISE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, WELLNESS AND THE ARTS FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CARLA ZECCA
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. SIMON AND JUDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 VAN SICKLEN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 376-7818
Project Title: GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Administering Organization: ST. SIMON AND JUDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, SUCH AS ARTS AND CRAFTS, DANCING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL THOSE PARTICIPATING. PROGRAMS ARE NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: VINCENZA VECCA
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STEIN SENIOR CENTER, INC. 204 EAST 23RD STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10010 (646) 395-8083 Ext: 103
Project Title: ALZHEIMER’S AND MULTIPURPOSE PROGRAM FOR WELL TO FRAIL SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO RUN THE SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JANE BARRY
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 43-31 39TH STREET SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104 (718) 784-6173
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES, SUCH AS IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SENIOR CENTERS, AS WELL AS FOR COMPUTER INSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE BENEFITS PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST SENIORS IN ENROLLING IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN RENT INCREASE EXEMPTION PROGRAM, SNAP, AS WELL AS FOR THE MTA REDUCED METRO CARD PROGRAM.
Project Director: JUDY ZANGWILL
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNSET BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 6025 6TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (347) 377-4107
Project Title: SUNSET PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A VAN APPROPRIATELY EQUIPPED TO TRANSPORT THE ELDERLY TO IN-STATE APPOINTMENTS AND EVENTS.
Project Director: ARELIS REYNOSO 4520 4TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11232
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA 3301 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 686-3400
Project Title: SENIOR CENTER EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE AND EXECUTE A VETERANS-THEMED DANCE AT THE SENIOR CENTER, AS WELL AS PROVIDE CONCERT EVENTS. THE CHEEKTOWAGA SENIOR CENTER PROVIDES GREAT, LIFE-ENRICHING EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS IN CHEEKTOWAGA.
Project Director: KERRY PEEK 3349 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TWIN CITIES MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. 100 RIDGE ROAD NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 (716) 693-1663
Project Title: WALK-IN COOLER PROJECT
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REFURBISH A WALK-IN COOLER, WHICH IS USED FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM THAT SERVES SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAMELA HILL
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED HOSPICE OF ROCKLAND, INC. 11 STOKUM LANE NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 634-4974
Project Title: NATURE WALK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT A NATURE PATH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HOSPICE RESIDENCE TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE EXERCISE ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: AMY STERN
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED SENIOR CITIZENS OF SUNSET PARK, INC. 475 53RD STREET, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 439-8646
Project Title: NEW EQUIPMENT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW COMPUTERS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDING EXERCISE CLASSES, ESL AND COMPUTER CLASSES, AS WELL AS FOR AN ARTS AND CRAFT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS.
Project Director: GRISEL AMADOR
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE CENTER FOR CARE 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 2840 NEW YORK, NY 10271 (212) 337-5601
Project Title: VILLAGECARE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AT-HOME COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO HELP SENIORS ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE GREATEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENT LIVING POSSIBLE.
Project Director: MATTHEW LESIEUR
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISITING NEIGHBORS, INC. 3 WASHINGTON SQUARE VILLAGE, SUITE 1F NEW YORK, NY 10012 (212) 260-6200
Project Title: PROJECT SENIOR ACCESS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ACCESS PROGRAM THAT GIVES ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS, WHICH PROVIDES ESCORTS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER SERVICES, WHICH HELP SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES.
Project Director: LAURA SCHARF
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISITING NEIGHBORS, INC. 3 WASHINGTON SQUARE VILLAGE, #1F NEW YORK, NY 10012 (212) 260-6200
Project Title: SHOP AND ESCORT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SHOP AND ESCORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VOLUNTEERS WHO ESCORT SENIORS TO DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS, HELP THEM WITH SHOPPING AND ERRANDS SO THEY CAN STAY SAFE AND INDEPENDENT.
Project Director: LAURA SCHARF
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VISITING NEIGHBORS, INC. WASHINGTON SQUARE VILLAGE, SUITE 1F NEW YORK, NY 10012 (212) 260-6200
Project Title: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS, WHICH WILL HELP THEM STAY INDEPENDENT. THIS INCLUDES ESCORTING ELDERLY RESIDENTS TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AS WELL AS TO HELP WITH SHOPPING, FRIENDLY VISITING, AND HEALTH ADVOCACY.
Project Director: CYNTHIA MAURER
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WARBASSE CARES FOR SENIORS 2844 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 996-5200
Project Title: WARBASSE CARES NORC- SSP
Administering Organization: JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED 247 WEST 37 STREET, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 273-5200
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CULTURAL ARTS AND HEALTHY AGING PROGRAMS, WHICH OFFERS GROUP OUTINGS TO CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: KARIN STIEBER
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WAYSIDE OUT-REACH DEVELOPMENT, INC. 460 DUMONT AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (718) 345-5665
Project Title: ROSETTA GADSON NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, INCLUDING EXERCISING AND FOOD SERVICE.
Project Director: ROSETTA GADSON
Requested By: BARRON-C
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WHITESTOWN SENIOR CENTER 1 CHAMPIONSHIP WAY WHITESBORO, NY 13492 (315) 768-6047 Ext: 4
Project Title: EQUIPMENT FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: TOWN OF WITESTOWN 8539 CLARK MILLS ROAD WHITESBORO, NY 13492 (315) 736-1131
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A BINGO BALL MIXER, FURNITURE AND A SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: THOMAS MOORE
Requested By: BRINDISI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG ISRAEL OF FOREST HILLS SENIOR LEAGUE 68-07 BURNS STREET FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 520-2305
Project Title: SENIOR PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAMS, INC.
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: HINDI CHANELES
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAMS, INC. 2716 HEALY AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 (718) 327-0297
Project Title: IN SUPPORT OF SERVICES & ACTIVITIES AT YIWB SENIOR LEAGUE
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL OF WAVECREST & BAYSWATER SENIOR LEAGUE 50 EISENHOWER DRIVE, SUITE 102 PARAMUS, NJ 07652 (718) 677-0297 Ext: 4315
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE PROGRAMMING AT THE SENIOR CENTER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE CONSULTATIONS, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AND/OR MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS OF THE FACILITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ALICE KWITKIN
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE FOR THE AGING
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 39 SERENITY PLACE, LTD 591/2 MAPLE STREET MASSENA, NY 13662 (315) 250-7410
Project Title: RECOVERY PROGRAM
Administering Organization: SEAWAY VALLEY COUNCIL FOR ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, INC. 206 FORD STREET, SUITE #1 OGDENSBURG, NY 13669 (315) 713-4861
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FOR THE RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Project Director: LARRY CALKINS
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC. 167 POLK STREET SUITE 320 WATERTOWN, NY 13601 (315) 788-4660
Project Title: GROWING FOR RECOVERY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE GROW RACKS FOR THE RECOVERY CENTER, WHERE, AS PART OF THEIR RECOVERY, PEOPLE WILL GROW, HARVEST AND MAINTAIN PRODUCE.
Project Director: WILLIAM BOWMAN
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAMILY CENTER FOR DRUG TREATMENT AND YOUTH SERVICES, INC. 20 AMPERSAND DRIVE PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 (518) 561-8480
Project Title: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY OF CLINTON COUNTY (SPARCC)
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FROM OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Project Director: CONSTANCE WILLE
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MID-HUDSON ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTERS, INC. 51 CANNON STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 452-8816
Project Title: CLIENT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION OF CLIENTS WHO ARE IN RECOVERY TO AND FROM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK (FOR THE FIRST 4 WEEKS OF THE JOB).
Project Director: STEVEN PRESSMAN
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF JEWISH EDUCATION 824 EASTERN PARKWAY BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (917) 859-2163
Project Title: OPERATION SURVIVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS. THIS PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO MOVE AWAY FROM SITUATIONS THAT PROMOTE ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, AS WELL AS TO TEACH KIDS TO REFUSE TO USE. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YAACOV BEHRMAN
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: 5 BOROS BASKETBALL, INC. 122 BEADEL STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (347) 564-2032
Project Title: GREENPOINT BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A LOCAL CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM IN GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN IN HEALTHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS EDUCATION.
Project Director: RICK ATSON
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: A VILLAGE, INC. 3 LINCOLN SQUARE, P.O. BOX 10152 ALBANY, NY 12201 (518) 451-9849
Project Title: YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM MEETS AFTER SCHOOL ONCE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE SUMMER, YOUTH FROM THE CITY OF ALBANY’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ATTEND 4 DAYS A WEEK. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES AN APPRECIATION OF THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM AND THE INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN ITS VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMPONENTS.
Project Director: STACY PETTIGREW 59 ELM STREET ALBANY, NY 12202
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ACADEMY OF MOUNT ST. URSULA 330 BEDFORD PARK BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 364-5353 Ext: 211
Project Title: STEM TUTORING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE S.T.E.M. SCHOOL BOOKS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Project Director: JEAN HUMPHRIES
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ADELANTE OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, INC. 83 CARLETON AVENUE CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722 (631) 234-1049
Project Title: YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS YOUTH WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AS WELL AS PROVIDES COMPUTER CLASSES.
Project Director: OLGA EL SEHAMY
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ADVENTURES IN LEARNING, INC. P.O. BOX 1054 MANHASSET, NY 11030 (516) 365-7131
Project Title: AFTER-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HOMEWORK TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR AT-RISK, LATCH-KEY LOW INCOME CHILDREN.
Project Director: DIANA HOLDEN
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFIKIM FOUNDATION 111 JOHN STREET, SUITE 1720 NEW YORK, NY 10038 (917) 453-9490
Project Title: CHILDREN AND ADULT EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL MOBILE EXHIBITS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS TO EDUCATIONAL CENTERS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: GITTY SCHACTER
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AFTER SCHOOL ROCKS, INC. 187-08 UNION TURNPIKE FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366 (718) 454-0100
Project Title: PROJECT HARMONY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS, INCLUDING PROGRAMMATIC FEES, INSTRUMENT COSTS AND INSTRUCTION SUPPORT.
Project Director: DANIEL POWERS
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AISLING IRISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 990 MCLEAN AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10704 (914) 237-5121
Project Title: ONGOING PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED FOR SENIORS, CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AS WELL AS FOR WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL AGES. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, EDUCATION, IRISH CULTURE INFORMATION, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES.
Project Director: ORLA KELLEHER
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALBANY CURLING CLUB 117 WEST MCKOWN ROAD ALBANY, NY 12203 (518) 456-6272
Project Title: IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF ICE SHED
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE ALBANY CURLING CLUB’S ICE SHED, BY IMPROVING THE INSULATION, AIRFLOW, LIGHTING AND OTHER ASPECTS OF RUNNING THE EQUIPMENT. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL SAVE MONEY ON ENERGY BILLS, AND IMPROVE THE ICE DURING THE SEASON. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO BETTER PROMOTE THE JUNIOR CURLING PROGRAM AND TO DEVELOP AN ADAPTIVE CURLING PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO THE SPORT OF CURLING.
Project Director: JENIFER WHISTON
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMERICAN FAMILY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 76-05 ROOSEVELT AVENUE JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 639-8370
Project Title: CULTURE AND EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS ON PARENTING SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: RODOLFO FLORES
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ANTIOCH CHURCH OF CORONA 103-02 NORTHERN BOULEVARD CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 476-9055
Project Title: SOUP KITCHEN AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SOUP KITCHEN, AS WELL AS YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS, WHICH OFFERS COUNSELING ON BULLYING PREVENTION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: PASTOR MARVIN BENTLEY
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER 150 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 643-8000 Ext: 22
Project Title: ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INSTALL NEW LINOLEUM FLOORING IN THE SUPPORT CENTER’S CLASSROOMS, WHICH ARE USED FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
Project Director: AMBREEN QURESHI
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASSOCIAZIONE SACCHESE D’AMERICA, INC. 12-24 149TH STREET WHITESTONE, NY 11357 (718) 224-9059
Project Title: EDUCATION AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ESL CLASSES, AS WELL AS SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ANTHONY LATEMPA
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT OF ROCHESTER, INC. 152 BADEN STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14605 (585) 325-4910 Ext: 1101
Project Title: YOUNG ADULTS ON THE MOVE
Funded Amount: $180,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AT-RISK COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AGE 15-21, WHO ARE RESIDING IN THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF ROCHESTER. SERVICES PROVIDED WILL INCLUDE VOCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT, HEALTH AWARENESS AND EDUCATION, DIVERSION FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT.
Project Director: LAVONNE A. RICHARDS SR.
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BALDWIN GIRL SCOUT TROOP 2305 231 NORTH BROOKSIDE AVENUE FREEPORT, NY 11520 (917) 476-9413
Project Title: TROOP 2305 PROJECTS
Administering Organization: GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC. 110 RING ROAD WEST GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 (516) 741-2207
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO START A VEGETABLE GARDEN AT ONE OF THE BALDWIN SCHOOLS, START A GIRL SCOUT TROOP AT A DISPLACED FAMILY HOME, AS WELL AS TO PLAN A SUNY IN-STATE BUS TOUR IN AUGUST FOR THE STUDENTS.
Project Director: SHELIESE MURRAY
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BANGLADESHI AMERICAN ADVOCACY GROUP, INC. 104-26 90TH AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 974-5717
Project Title: BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM AND JOB SEMINAR
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, MULTICULTURAL EVENTS AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Project Director: JOEL BHUIYAN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BE PROUD, INC. 2805 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 2D BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 788-7773
Project Title: DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LECTURES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EVENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRUG USE PREVENTION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO KIDS AGE 6 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, AS WELL AS TO PARENTS, AND GRANDPARENTS.
Project Director: RAISA CHERNINA
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE, INC. 44 LAKE DRIVE WYANDANCH, NY 11798 (631) 229-5065
Project Title: PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR WORKSHOPS SUCH AS WOMEN OF EMPOWERMENT, MUSIC MATTERS, THE YOUTH EXPLOSION, FAMILY FUN NIGHT AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR MENTORING, TOYS FOR TOTS DONATIONS, THANKSGIVING DONATION BASKETS, AS WELL AS TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: YASHIKA STEWART
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BED-STUY CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER, INC. 2010 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11233 (718) 773-3551 Ext: 152
Project Title: SUPERPANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRY OPERATION SERVICES.
Project Director: TAMARA DAWSON
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BERGEN BASIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2331 BERGEN AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 444-0101
Project Title: SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $13,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR BEAUTIFICATION, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS DURING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, WALK-A-THONS, AND MOVIE NIGHTS.
Project Director: NICK MILLER
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BEULAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1250 ST. JOHNS PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 756-2310
Project Title: BEULAH FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: WENTON FYNE
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLUE CARD, INC. 171 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 1405 NEW YORK, NY 10016 (212) 239-2251
Project Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $75,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF WHICH THEY ARE A PART. SUCH FUNDS MAY PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Project Director: MASHA PEARL
Requested By: QUART
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOHEMIAN BRETHREN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 351 EAST 74TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 (212) 288-6743
Project Title: PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING JOB READINESS, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING A FOOD PANTRY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BEVERLY DEMPSEY
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BORO PARK JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 4912 14TH AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN NY 11219 (718) 972-6600
Project Title: REFERRAL AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR CITIZENS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ABRAHAM GREENSTEIN
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO QUEENS, INC. 110-04 ATLANTIC AVENUE SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419 (718) 441-6051
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 5 TO 18. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS, ARTS, SPORTS, FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: KAVID KUPECKY
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, INC. 350 SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 668-9580
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, WHICH WILL ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: LOWES MOORE
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH, INC. 285 LIBERTY STREET NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 561-4936
Project Title: HEALTHY HABITS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY BY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THIS HEALTHY HABITS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION SERVICES, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO POSITIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN GRADES K-12.
Project Director: ANTHONY JENKINS
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE NORTHTOWNS, INC. 54 RIVERDALE AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14207 (716) 873-9842 Ext: 208
Project Title: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE NORTHTOWNS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FENCE IN A PLAY AREA AND CONSTRUCT A PAVILION AT THE TOWN CLUB. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO REPLACE AN EXTERIOR MESSAGE BOARD AND MAKE ENTRANCES HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE AT THE NEWMAN CLUB.
Project Director: ROBERT O’BROCTA
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB OF NEW ROCHELLE, INC. 79 SEVENTH STREET NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 (914) 235-3736
Project Title: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE CLUB’S CLASSROOMS AND GAMEROOM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LUTONYA RUSSELL-HUMES
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIDGE STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 460 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11216 (718) 636-7596 Ext: 218
Project Title: MY BASE (MOTIVATED YOUTH BUILDING ALL SELF-EMPOWERMENT)
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH BETWEEN AGES OF 14-24 WITH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE LEARNING AND WORK READINESS TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SPEAK ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: OMA S. HOLLOWAY
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRIDGEHAMPTON CHILD CARE AND RECREATIONAL CENTER, INC. 551 SAG HARBOR TURNPIKE, P.O. BOX 1197 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932 (631) 537-0616
Project Title: YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING SERVICES THAT THE CENTER PROVIDES TO YOUTH AND TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BONNIE MICHELLE CANNON
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONX COUNTY FAIRS & EXPOSITION ASSOCIATION, INC. 912 SOUNDVIEW AVENUE, SUITE 1 BRONX, NY 10473 (646) 295-3025
Project Title: FREE COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FREE COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND VARIOUS FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES.
Project Director: FREDDY PEREZ JR.
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONXCONNECT 432 EAST 149TH STREET BRONX, NY 10455 (917) 473-7834
Project Title: BRONXCONNECT-RTG GUN VIOLENCE INITIATIVE
Administering Organization: URBAN YOUTH ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENGAGE DOZENS OF RESIDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL BRING AWARENESS AND PROMOTE PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN BRIDGE BASKETBALL, INC. 105 SAINT JAMES PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (718) 541-0371
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PROVIDED, AS WELL AS TO CONTINUE THE BASKETBALL CAMPS, CLINICS AND TOURNAMENTS FOR YOUTH.
Project Director: KHALID GREENE
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN CLERGY ACTION NETWORK 2 SAVE OUR COMMUNITIES (B.C.A.N.2.S.O.C), INC. 487 RALPH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 12233 (917) 837-2032
Project Title: PUBLIC PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FORUMS AND OPEN HOUSES RELATED TO ISSUES OF VIOLENCE, AS WELL AS TO ORGANIZE PUBLIC EVENTS TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE THROUGH RALLIES, TOWN HALL MEETINGS AND PRESS CONFERENCES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO COORDINATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN AN EFFORT TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH. THESE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE AN EFFORT TO END GUN VIOLENCE IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: KEVIN JONES
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 720 57 STREET, CELLAR FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 853-3302
Project Title: ANNUAL STREET FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS, SUCH AS THE LANTERN FESTIVAL.
Project Director: LOUIE LIU
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN PITBULLS YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC. P.O. BOX 150-514 BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 756-2194
Project Title: EQUIPMENT AND MENTORING
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LLOYD RODRIGUEZ
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN YOUTH ASSOCIATION, INC. 71 WOLCOTT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (917) 496-4221
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR A JOB READINESS PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR FEES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CO-ED FALL/WINTER BASKETBALL PROGRAM, AND CO-ED SUMMER SOFTBALL PROGRAM.
Project Director: LEROY BRANCH
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOME COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, INC. 3 OTSENINGO STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13903 (607) 724-9130
Project Title: COMMUNITY HUNGER OUTREACH WAREHOUSE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE PANTRIES THAT PROVIDE MEALS FOR THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL LEAHEY
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CASTLE HILL LITTLE LEAGUE 2200 POWELL AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (917) 564-7505
Project Title: YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE LITTLE LEAGUE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MARIA CHRISTINA MARTINEZ 104 BEACON LANE BRONX, NY 10473
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER 388 UPPER OAKWOOD AVENUE ELMIRA, NY 14903 (607) 796-6061
Project Title: SUPPLIES FOR PANTRIES
Administering Organization: CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE, N.Y. 240 EAST ONONDAGA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 470-1416
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND DIAPERS FOR FOOD PANTRIES WITHIN THE SOUTHERN TIER. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MARY WHITCOMBE 86 WALNUT STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13905
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY 40 NORTH MAIN AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12203 (518) 482-8836
Project Title: COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES - COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ALBANY. WHICH ARE OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HELP BUILD HEALTHY, STRONG FAMILIES BY ASSISTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS CARING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ANNE MARIE COUSER 27 NORTH MAIN AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12203
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE, N.Y. 1654 WEST ONONDAGA STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 424-1800
Project Title: HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE SAFETY AND SECURITY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR EXTERIOR DOORS AT THE PROVIDENCE HOUSE, WHICH HOSTS MANY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND IS USED TO PROVIDE NON-SECTARIAN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH DAY HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENTER THE HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE TO WORK, MEET AND SEEK ASSISTANCE.
Project Director: CHRISTOPHER CURRY
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATION 520 EIGHT AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10018 (646) 264-1302
Project Title: MIDTOWN COMMUNITY COURT
Administering Organization: FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY COURT, WHICH PROVIDES CLINICAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
Project Director: GREG BERMAN
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE 345 43RD STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11232 (718) 788-3500
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAM
Administering Organization: SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES 1 ALEXANDER PLACE GLEN COVE, NY 11542
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES, SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH, CHILD CARE SERVICES, FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL WORK. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY.
Project Director: ERIKA LEA
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES, INC. 905 MONROE AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14620 (585) 473-2464
Project Title: NEW BEGINNING HOUSE
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CRISIS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH’S NEW BEGINNING HOUSE, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR RENT, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: ELAINE SPAULL
Requested By: BRONSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHAZAQ ORGANIZATION USA, INC. 141-24 JEWEL AVENUE FLUSHING, NY 11367 (718) 285-9132
Project Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE TEENS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TUTORING, COUNSELING, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP KEEP KIDS OFF THE STREETS. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YANIV MEIROV
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF ROCKLAND, INC. 235 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 11 SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 425-0009
Project Title: CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FORUM AND CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF ROCKLAND’S ANNUAL MEETING INCLUDING KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE TWO EVENTS/PROGRAMS. THESE EVENTS WILL FEATURE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS THAT ARE ABLE TO DISCUSS EARLY CHILD CARE NEEDS ON A STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL, EDUCATING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS OF ONGOING COMMUNITY EFFORTS.
Project Director: JANE BROWN
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF ROCKLAND, INC. 235 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 11 SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 425-0009 Ext: 417
Project Title: TALES FOR TOTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE "TALES FOR TOTS" PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES BOOKS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO READ TO CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
Project Director: JANE BROWN
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 118-35 QUEENS BOULEVARD, 6TH FLOOR FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (718) 651-7770
Project Title: SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE, AS WELL AS TO EXPAND SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR TROUBLED QUEENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Project Director: TRACI DONNELLY
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 118-35 QUEENS BOULEVARD, SIXTH FLOOR FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 (917) 933-6943
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, THE HEALTH HOMES AND INTEGRATED CARE PREVENTION, AS WELL AS FOR THE FAMILY SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MANY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Project Director: STEVE DONOWITZ
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 60-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, LOWER LEVEL WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 651-7770
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 223
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AT PUBLIC SCHOOL 223, WHICH WILL PROVIDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, RECREATION (BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL), PERFORMANCE ARTS, MUSIC AWARENESS, LITERACY, MATH AND SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, AS WELL AS SERVICE LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE.
Project Director: TRACI DONNELLY
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY 105 EAST 22ND STREET NEW YORK, NY 10010 (917) 286-1554
Project Title: YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR THE BRONX YOUTH COUNCIL. THIS PROGRAM UNITES AND EMPOWERS SOUTH BRONX MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES, RAISE CIVIC AWARENESS OF PEERS AND SERVES AS ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH REGARDING COMMUNITY ISSUES.
Project Director: KATHERINE ECKSTEIN
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHINESE AMERICAN SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER, INC. 124 AVENUE O BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 975-0955
Project Title: ASIAN SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, SUCH AS INVITING EXPERTS AND POLICE OFFICERS TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS, CONDUCTING VOTER REGISTRATION, PLANNING SPECIAL EVENTS TO CELEBRATE FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAYS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, SUCH AS COMPUTERS, A COPY MACHINE, A SOUND SYSTEM, STATIONARY, AND FURNITURE.
Project Director: YAN SHAN WU
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES 296 NINTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 807-6799
Project Title: MEAL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $24,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS HOT MEALS TO HOMELESS AND HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL OTTLEY
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY, INC. 77 WATER STREET, SUITE 202 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 822-9566
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $47,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP NEW YORKERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN LOW INCOME AREAS, TO COME TOGETHER AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS ARE UNIQUELY SITUATED TO DEFINE AND ACT ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THESE GRASSROOTS EFFORTS BY OFFERING SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND FURTHER TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PROJECT PLANNING ASSISTANCE AND AN EQUIPMENT SHARE LIBRARY.
Project Director: SALEEN SHAH
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY, INC. 77 WATER STREET, SUITE 202 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 822-9566
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CULTIVATE A STRONG SENSE OF TEAM LEADERSHIP AND CAMARADERIE AMONG YOUNG JUDO PARTICIPANTS AT JAMIE TOWERS APARTMENTS BY PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ITEMS TO PROMOTE SKILLS-BUILDING AMONG LOCAL YOUTH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO AID IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY SPONSORING SEVERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN THE JAMIE TOWERS YOUTH ROOM.
Project Director: SALEEN SHAH
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY GROWERS, INC. 63 FLUSHING AVENUE, UNIT 116 BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (917) 426-4420
Project Title: CITY GROWERS SUMMER IN THE SOIL SUMMER CAMP AT PS 516
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A 7-WEEK SUMMER CAMP THAT BRINGS THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SUNSET PARK TOGETHER FOR A SUMMER OF GREENING AND GROWING (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAMP SITE), COOKING, GREEN ARTS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: COURTNEY EPTON
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF SYRACUSE PARKS DEPARTMENT 412 SPENCER STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13204 (315) 473-4330
Project Title: BASEBALL EQUIPMENT FOR INNER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
Funded Amount: $13,168
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BASEBALL EQUIPMENT FOR THE INNER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
Project Director: GLEN LEWIS
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CLASP CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. 80 GRACE AVENUE GREAT NECK, NY 11021 (516) 482-8090
Project Title: ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND MUSIC TOGETHER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A VIOLENCE PREVENTION/IMPULSE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Project Director: STACEY ROSENBLATT
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COALITION FOR KIDS AND TEENS, INC. 142 BRABANT STREET, APARTMENT 3D STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303 (718) 688-2954
Project Title: STATEN ISLAND BANDITS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STATEN ISLAND BANDITS YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE SPRING FOOTBALL JAMBOREE.
Project Director: RALPH WILLIAMS
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COMMUNITY LUTHERAN MINISTRY, INC. 942 JOSEPH AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14621 (585) 338-2420
Project Title: SUMMER DAY CAMP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER DAY CAMP, WHERE CHILDREN WILL ENGAGE IN READING, WRITING AND MATH PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MAGGIE HARRIS
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CONCOURSE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER 777 CONCOURSE VILLAGE EAST BRONX, NY 10451 (718) 293-3870
Project Title: CONCOURSE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER PAINT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAINT THE CONCOURSE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVICES MORE THAN 4500 BRONX RESIDENTS.
Project Director: CHANTEL JACKSON
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORTLAND COUNTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT-DAY CARE PROGRAM, INC. 59 POMEROY STREET CORTLAND, NY 13045 (607) 758-9325
Project Title: DAY CARE UPGRADES
Funded Amount: $45,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE AGING FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS, CABINETS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE CLASSROOMS.
Project Director: ELIN PANTAS
Requested By: LIFTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CORTLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. 32 NORTH MAIN STREET CORTLAND, NY 13045 (607) 753-6781
Project Title: BOILER REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND REPLACE THE BOILER IN THIS FACILITY, WHERE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO PROMOTE SELF-RELIANCE AND DIGNITY.
Project Director: LINDY GLENNON
Requested By: LIFTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH EMIGRE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INC. (COJECO) 40 EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 1302 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 566-2120
Project Title: EMPOWERING EMIGRE YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF YOUNG RUSSIAN-SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY, AS WELL AS TO INTRODUCE THEM TO CIVICS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROMAN SHMULENSON
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH, INC. 1523 AVENUE M, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 377-2900
Project Title: SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT TARGETS NEEDY, SINGLE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE SOCIAL SERVICES, TO WHICH THEY MAY BE ENTITLED, AS WELL AS REFERS THEM TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LOUIS WELZ
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH, INC. 1523 AVENUE M, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 377-2900
Project Title: BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HELP INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS ACCESS GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS SUCH AS SCRIE, SNAP AND DRIE.
Project Director: SHULAMIS SHAPIRO
Requested By: CARROLL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH, INC. 1550 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 377-2900 Ext: 7635
Project Title: SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY, SOCIALLY ISOLATED, SINGLE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN OBTAINING SOCIAL SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROGRAM WILL WORK TO INTEGRATE THEM INTO THE FLATBUSH/MIDWOOD COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LOUIS P. WELZ
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF STATEN ISLAND, INC. 984 POST AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302 (718) 720-4047
Project Title: EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY AND RELATED SERVICES
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES, CHILDREN, SENIORS, HOMEBOUND AND IMMIGRANTS, AS WELL AS FOR NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH ENTITLEMENTS, SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS, EVICTION PREVENTION, UTILITIES, REFERRAL FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING, MEDICAL, JOB COUNSELING AND TRAINING. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SCOTT MAURER
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROWN HEIGHTS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 392 KINGSTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11225 (718) 771-9000
Project Title: FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING CRISIS, PRECIPITATED BY ILLNESS, BEREAVEMENT, OR DEALING WITH A FAMILY BREAKUP. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: PHYLLIS MINTZ 387 KINGSTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROWN HEIGHTS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. 392 KINGSTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11225 (718) 771-9000
Project Title: FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL ASSIST FAMILIES UNDERGOING CRISES, FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AS WELL AS ILLNESS OF BEREAVEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ELI COHEN
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DANCING DREAMS 23-91 BELL BOULEVARD, LLC2 BAYSIDE, NY 11360 (516) 659-8704
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE DANCING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE WEEKLY CLASSES AT THE QUEENS AND THE MANHATTAN LOCATIONS.
Project Director: JOANN FERRARA
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DELAWARE YOUTH CENTER, INC. 8 CREAMERY ROAD CALLICOON, NY 12723 (845) 887-5155
Project Title: TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
Funded Amount: $5,700
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, AND SECURITY SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE YOUTH CENTER AND POOL AREA.
Project Director: CINDY MENGES
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DOCTOR THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION, INC. 543 CARY AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 980-7037
Project Title: ATLAS COPS AND KIDS BOXING PROGRAM - BERRY HOMES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A BOXING GYM WITHIN THE BERRY HOMES TO PROVIDE YOUTH (AGES 12-21) WITH TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, COACHES, MENTORS, TUTORS AND SPACE FOR THE BOXING GYM. THIS PROGRAM WILL RUN ON A DAILY BASIS MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH AT LEAST 100 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO COVER USA BOXING REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE COSTS AND EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: SHARON CURRY
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DON BOSCO COMMUNITY CENTER OF PORT CHESTER, INC. 22 DON BOSCO PLACE PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 (914) 939-0323
Project Title: SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE CURRENT EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AND/OR TO PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT TO MEET THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER NEEDS OF THIS GROWING PROGRAM. THE FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ANN HEEKIN
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DROP-IN CENTER, INC. 506 FIRST STREET ITHACA, NY 14850 (607) 272-7117
Project Title: UPGRADES TO THE CHILDREN’S CENTER
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR VARIOUS UPGRADES TO THE CHILDREN’S CENTER INCLUDING THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM, OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED AND DESIGN AREA, BUILD AND RENOVATE MAIN OUTDOOR PRE-K AREA, INFANT ROOM AND CLASSROOM CARPETING, PRE-K FLOOR TILE REPLACEMENT, AND KITCHEN DISWHASHER REPLACEMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM FURNITURE AND SHELVING.
Project Director: DENISE GOMBER
Requested By: LIFTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DUTCHESS OUTREACH, INC. 29 NORTH HAMILTON STREET, SUITE 220 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 (845) 454-3792
Project Title: DUTCHESS OUTREACH EMERGENCY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP HUNGER RELIEF AND FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND GENERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN ORDER TO HELP RESIDENTS IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ACCESS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A MORE SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH BASIC HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS.
Project Director: SARAH A. SALEM
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC. 461 EAST 46TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 826-0807
Project Title: COMMUNITY BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MONIQUE WATERMAN 576 EAST 29TH BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST FLATBUSH VILLAGE, INC. 461 EAST 46TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 826-0807
Project Title: FAMILY DAY AT P.S. 135
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY DAY AT PS 135 IN BROOKLYN. THIS EVENT PROVIDES A DAY FULL OF SPORTS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MONIQUE WATERMAN 576 EAST 29TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ECUADORIAN CIVIC COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK, INC. 41-12 102ND STREET, 2ND FLOOR CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 476-3832
Project Title: CLASSES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMPUTER AND SPANISH CLASSES.
Project Director: OSWALDO GUZMAN
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ECUADORIAN CIVIC COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK, INC. 41-12 102ND STREET, 2ND FLOOR CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 476-3832
Project Title: ESL AND COMPUTER AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL ESL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS COMPUTER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 7-15 YEARS OLD.
Project Director: OSWALDO GUZMAN
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE, INC. 197 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (646) 395-4086
Project Title: THE PARENTING, FAMILY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING NEEDS AT THE 14TH STREET YMCA’S PARENTING, FAMILY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER.
Project Director: LINDA MATIAS
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELMCOR YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES, INC. 33-16 108TH STREET CORONA, NY 11368 (718) 651-0096 Ext: 237
Project Title: ELMCOR SENIOR CENTER/YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $60,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE SENIOR POPULATION OF THE COMMUNITY ($30,000). FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH POPULATION OF THE COMMUNITY ($30,000).
Project Director: SAEEDA DUNSTON
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EMPOWERMENT COLLABORATION OF LONG ISLAND, INC. 36 SHARON DRIVE CORAM, NY 11727 (631) 913-8655
Project Title: THERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A THERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND COURT INVOLVED YOUTH, FROM BRENTWOOD AND CENTRAL ISLIP THAT HAVE HISTORY OF GANG MEMBERSHIP. THIS PROGRAM IS ONE-ON-ONE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, AND ON CALL SOCIAL WORKERS/ADVOCATES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR YOUTH 24/7.
Project Director: JENNIFER HERNANDEZ
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EMPOWERMENT ZONE, INC. 180 PARKHILL AVENUE, SUITE LH STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304 (718) 448-0010
Project Title: COMPUTER CENTER AND BLACK HERITAGE FAMILY DAY
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMPUTER CENTER, AS WELL AS THE STATEN ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE FAMILY DAY.
Project Director: MINNIE GRAHAM
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ERASE RACISM, INC. 6800 JERICHO TURNPIKE, SUITE 109W SYOSSET, NY 11791 (516) 921-4863
Project Title: TRAINING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A TWO DAY PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING ON ANTI-RACISM WHILE PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY AND ELIMINATING DISPARITY.
Project Director: ELAINE GROSS
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EZRAS CHOLIM YAD EPHRAIM 1274 49TH STREET, #69 BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 431-0404
Project Title: A HELPING HAND
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD TO FAMILIES OF PATIENTS AT VARIOUS HOSPITALS, INCLUDING PACKING THE MEALS AND BRINGING THEM TO THE FAMILIES WHILE THEY ARE AT THE HOSPITAL WITH THE SICK, AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED COSTS. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MOSHE STEINMETZ 5017 10TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAILTE CARE CORPORATION 1040 JACKSON AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 482-0909
Project Title: NEW YORK IRISH CENTER-COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, SINGLE PARENTS, MOTHERS AND TODDLERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE CENTER.
Project Director: PAUL FINNEGAN
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FAMILIES UNITED, INC. 102 CUMBERLAND WALK, 2H BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (718) 696-7665
Project Title: COMPETITION ENTRY FEES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BASKETBALL AND DOUBLE-DUTCH JUMPING, AS WELL AS TO COVER THE COSTS OF COMPETITION ENTRY FEES AND IN-STATE TRAVEL. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: RUTH PAYNE
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FEDERATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF BROOKLYN, LTD. 7403 18TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 259-2828
Project Title: INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH FILING APPLICATIONS FOR ENTITLEMENTS SUCH AS MEDICARE, MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, SECTION 8, HEAP, AS WELL AS OTHER BENEFITS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR PRE-SCREENING AND SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED AS THEY ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
Project Director: NANCY SOTTILE
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FEDERATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF BROOKLYN, LTD. 7403 18TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 259-2828
Project Title: EXPANDED COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO SENIORS, YOUTH, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING ADULTS AND FAMILIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAID, MEDICARE, GREEN CARD RENEWAL, AS WELL AS FOR TRANSLATION SERVICES.
Project Director: NANCY SATTILE
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FESABEELILLAH SERVICES OF NYC, INC. 5218 3RD AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 439-3170
Project Title: KITCHEN RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RESTORE A KITCHEN, WHICH WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY, THAT WILL SERVE THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MUHAMMAD BAHI
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEWTOWN 54-05 SEABURY STREET ELMHURST, NY 11373 (718) 639-3126
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH/ ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS VOICE AND MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS, MONTHLY CANNED FOOD DRIVE, AND THE YEAR-END HOLIDAY DRIVE TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED.
Project Director: JACINTH HANSON
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, INC. FLUSHING TOWN HALL, 137-35 NORTHERN BOULEVARD FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 463-7700 Ext: 226
Project Title: COMMUNITY CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT VARIOUS FAMILY AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHICH INTRODUCE CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS TO UNDER- SERVED IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY POPULATIONS OF QUEENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS, IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, WEEKEND FAMILY PROGRAMS, AND IN-STATE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS.
Project Director: ELLEN KODADEK
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FLUSHING MEADOW SOAP BOX DERBY P.O. BOX 127 EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369 (917) 972-7374
Project Title: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND COMPETITION, WHICH ENCOURAGES FAMILIES AND GROUPS TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARD A COMMON GOAL, AS WELL AS TEACHES YOUNGSTERS THE BASIC SKILLS OF WORKMANSHIP.
Project Director: ANDREII LYNCH
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOCUS CHURCHES OF ALBANY, INC. 275 STATE STREET ALBANY, NY 12210 (518) 443-0460
Project Title: FOCUS INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD TO KEEP THE INTERFAITH PANTRY STOCKED WITH FRESH ITEMS NOT ALWAYS AVAILABLE FROM THE FOOD BANK, SUCH AS QUALITY PRODUCE AND DAIRY ITEMS. THE INTERFAITH PANTRY SERVES ABOUT 300 HOUSEHOLDS A MONTH, PROVIDING 6 DAYS OF FOOD FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IN NEED.
Project Director: LORRAINE HOUK
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOCUS CHURCHES OF ALBANY, INC. 275 STATE STREET ALBANY, NY 12210 (518) 443-0460
Project Title: FOCUS INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE FOR THE FOCUS INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY, WHICH SERVES ABOUT 300 HOUSEHOLDS A MONTH (7,500 TO 10,000 MEALS). THIS PROGRAMS SERVES YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS.
Project Director: LORRAINE HOUK
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK 7066 INTER STATE ISLAND ROAD SYRACUSE, NY 13209 (315) 437-1899 Ext: 226
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE FOOD PANTRIES IN JEFFERSON AND ST. LAWRENCE COUNTIES, WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KATHLEEN STRESS
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOSTER PARK SPORTS, INC. 700 CHAUNCEY STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (347) 815-6917
Project Title: COMMUNITY BASKETBALL PROGRAM: FOSTER PARK YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH, UTILIZING THE PROGRAM TO FOSTER HEALTHY ATHLETIC HABITS, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: RON WALLACE 1635 PUTNAM AVENUE, #5E RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 9, INC. 890 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11225 (718) 778-9279
Project Title: YOUTH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: WARREN BERKE
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF KAREN, INC. 118 TITICUS ROAD NORTH SALEM, NY 10560 (914) 277-4547
Project Title: FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM CAREFULLY MATCHES AREA FAMILIES DEALING WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER WITH AN EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKER, WHO ENSURES THAT FAMILIES GET THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE THEY NEED TO COPE DURING A CRISIS THAT AFFECTS EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
Project Director: JUDITH FACTOR
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THE CANTEEN, INC. 6046 STATE ROUTE 31 CICERO, NY 13039 (315) 699-1391
Project Title: CANTEEN BUSING HOME
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS THE OPTION TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL IN A SAFE, SUPERVISED, ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE FACILITY UNTIL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE HOME FOR THE EVENING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEENS WITH ENGAGEMENT AND TEACHES THEM HOW NOT TO MAKE POOR CHOICES, WHICH TYPICALLY HAPPEN DURING THE HOURS FROM 2-6PM.
Project Director: TONI’LYN BRAUCHLE
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK 520 EIGHTH AVENUE, 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 (718) 923-8280
Project Title: RED HOOK YOUTH COURT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE RED HOOK COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER’S YOUTH COURT, WHICH HAS BEEN WORKING WITH LOCAL YOUTH SINCE 1998 TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND EXPERIENCES THAT PREVENT FUTURE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. RESPONDENTS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 10 TO 18 WHO HAVE BEEN CITED FOR LOW-LEVEL OFFENSES, SUCH AS VANDALISM, FARE EVASION, ASSAULT, AND TRUANCY. REFERRALS COME FROM A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, AND THE JUSTICE CENTER’S OWN CRIMINAL COURT.
Project Director: AMANDA BERMAN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FUTURE SOCIETY, INC. P.O. BOX 417 MOUNT VERNON, NY 10552 (914) 539-2589
Project Title: TRIPLE A MENTORING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MENTORING ACTIVITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED INNER CITY YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS.
Project Director: LARRY FAIR
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GATEWAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. 200 BOSCOMBE AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309 (718) 966-4500 Ext: 150
Project Title: COMMUNITY SPORTS AND ARTS CLINIC
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLINICS FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS FOR COMMUNITY ARTS-INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS THROUGH THE SCHOOL OF ARTS.
Project Director: KRISTEN CORTES
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH 771 FAIRMOUNT PLACE BRONX, NY 10460 (718) 294-7129
Project Title: GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH’S FOOD PANTY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY, WHICH WILL ASSIST IN SUPPLYING NUTRITIONAL NEEDS TO THE BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD OF MORISSANIA
Project Director: TORRENCE ROBINSON
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GIRLS INCORPORATED OF LONG ISLAND 819 GRAND BOULEVARD DEER PARK, NY 11729 (631) 940-3749 Ext: 3720
Project Title: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HOLD MULTIPLE FORUMS OVER THE SPAN OF 6 WEEKS ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP. THEY WILL PROVIDE RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND HOST A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT TO INFORM YOUNG WOMEN HOW TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BARBARA BEATUS
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GLOBAL KIDS, INC. 137 EAST 25TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10010 (212) 226-0130
Project Title: GLOBAL KIDS SUMMER INSTITUTE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND WILLIAM C. BRYANT AND LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOLS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WILL GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND VALUES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.
Project Director: COCO KILLINGSWORTH
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 593 COLUMBUS AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10024 (212) 873-6600
Project Title: GODDARD RIVERSIDE LAW
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE GODDARD RIVERSIDE LAW PROJECT, WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL AND ORGANIZING SERVICES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE STAR LEARNING CENTER AT ST. MATTHEW’S AND ST. TIMOTHY’S NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS TO CONTINUE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-12. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ROD JONES
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES 305 SEVENTH AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-7070
Project Title: CHELSEA FOYER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO 40 HOMELESS, AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, OR AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE SYSTEM YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 18-25) FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. THIS PROGRAM PREPARES THESE INDIVIDUALS FOR INDEPENDENT PERMANENT HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREERS, ALONG WITH PROVIDING CASE-MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES.
Project Director: DANA ALTNEU
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES 305 SEVENTH AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-7070
Project Title: ADOLESCENT COUNSELING AND INTERVENTION SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FEMALE YOUTH GROUP-CARE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES INTERVENTION, DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS STABILIZATION/RESPITE FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE AT HOME.
Project Director: PAULETTE LOMANACO
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES 305 SEVENTH AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 243-7070
Project Title: BRAG MUSIC STUDIO
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN A COMMUNITY MUSIC STUDIO FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THESE ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: DANA ALTNEU
Requested By: PICHARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GRAND STREET SETTLEMENT, INC. 80 PITT STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 674-1740 Ext: 202
Project Title: INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RUN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVING HUNDREDS OF ELDERLY AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT CORDERO
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GRANDMA’S LOVE, INC. 261 68TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (347) 432-2408
Project Title: SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, INCLUDING BACKPACKS, BOOKS, AND FOOD ON A WEEKLY BASIS, FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.
Project Director: THERESA MONFORTE-CARABALLO
Requested By: HARRIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER GORDON HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. 131 WEST BARTLETT ROAD MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953 (631) 603-9123
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND SPORTS APPARATUS.
Project Director: JAMES FREEMAN
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER RIDGEWOOD YOUTH COUNCIL, INC. 62-04 MYRTLE AVENUE GLENDALE, NY 11385 (718) 366-1395
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LOW COST, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ROBERT MONAHAN
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREEN ISLAND LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. 77 ARCH STREET GREEN ISLAND, NY 12183 (518) 892-1921
Project Title: FACILITY RENOVATIONS - EQUIPMENT ROOM AND ANNOUNCER’S/ CONCESSION STAND
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE EQUIPMENT ROOM AND ANNOUNCER’S BOOTH. THE ANNOUNCER’S BOOTH IS CURRENTLY ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT ROOM AND IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS LACKING INSULATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A NEW DEEP FRYER FOR THE CONCESSION STAND.
Project Director: ERICA MILLINER-GARDNER
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENPOINT YMCA 99 MESEROLE AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 389-3700
Project Title: EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Administering Organization: YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK 5 WEST 63RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10023
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.
Project Director: KENDALL CHARTER
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENWICH HOUSE, INC. 122 WEST 27TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 991-0003 Ext: 400
Project Title: SENIOR HEALTH AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM/MALAKOFF GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Funded Amount: $8,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MALAKOFF GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR GIRLS AGED 9-14, INCLUDING THE COST OF GYM RENTALS, CORE/TIME KEEPERS AND FEES.
Project Director: ANDREA NEWMAN
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREYSTON FAMILY INN OF YONKERS, INC. 68 WARBURTON AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 376-3900 Ext: 263
Project Title: GREYSTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TEN TABLETS AND TABLET CASES TO BE ABLE TO FULLY UTILIZE THE RECENTLY PURCHASED CHILD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. TEACHERS WILL BE ABLE TO EASILY TAKE ATTENDANCE AND SEND PICTURES OF CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES TO THEIR PARENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: PATRICK JAMES
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAITIAN AMERICAN FAMILY OF LONG ISLAND, INC. 294 WEST MERRICK ROAD, SUITE 7 FREEPORT, NY 11520 (516) 524-6723
Project Title: COMPUTER AND ESL LITERACY COURSE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS, PROJECTORS, PROJECTION SCREENS, AND PRINTERS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE COMPUTER AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERACY SKILLS TO RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MARYSE EMMANUEL-GARCY
Requested By: SOLAGES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HANAC, INC. 49 WEST 45TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 840-8384
Project Title: CORONA BEACON PROGRAM AT PS19Q
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE THE CORONA BEACON SOCCER PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE SPORT IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ALSO GIVING THEM EXERCISE. THIS PROGRAM WILL RUN 2 DAYS A WEEK AND BE OPEN TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.
Project Director: VENUS BERMUDEZ
Requested By: MOYA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARBOR DAY CARE CENTER, INC. 999 HERRICKS ROAD, ROOM 112 NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 (516) 248-9855
Project Title: TRAINING PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ARNOLD GOLBERG
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM MOTHER’S STOP ANOTHER VIOLENT END, INC. 306 WEST 128TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10027 (917) 658-1116
Project Title: HARLEM MOTHER’S S.A.V.E.
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP PROLONG THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITY YOUTH BY PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE AND ITS SOCIAL CAUSES AND COSTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ADMINISTER CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, LECTURES, IN-STATE OUTINGS, PRESENTATIONS AND OUTREACH VIA ACTIVISM, EDUCATION, AND VICTIM SERVICES.
Project Director: JACKIE ROWE ADAMS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM WEEK, INC. 200A WEST 136TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10030 (212) 862-8477
Project Title: HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE, INC. - HARLEM WEEK
Funded Amount: $125,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT HARLEM WEEK, WHICH IS A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
Project Director: PATRICIA RICKETTS
Requested By: DICKENS, FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM YOUTH MARINES, INC. 2235 EAST 123RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10035 (646) 730-4549
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HELP PREVENT DRUG ABUSE, REDUCE THE RATE OF HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, AND COMBAT GANG INFLUENCE AMONG YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE, MOTIVATING AND MENTORING YOUTH AND ADULT TEAMS THROUGH APPLYING A MILITARY APPROACH TO FOSTER DISCIPLINE AND CONFIDENCE.
Project Director: GREGORY COLLINS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HEALTH ESSENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 2101 EAST 16TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (646) 515-6898
Project Title: BENEFIT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PROGRAM SUPPLIES, STAFF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES OCCURRING WITHIN NEW YORK STATE, ASSISTING WITH PAYING UTILITIES AND TELEPHONE BILLS, AND ANY ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL COSTS. INFORMATION ABOUT NEW YORK STATE BENEFITS AND SERVICES WOULD BE PROVIDED TO ANYONE SEEKING HELP, MAINLY SENIORS, NEW IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Project Director: LINA CHEN
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HELP FROM PEOPLE TO PEOPLE, INC. 121 WEST NYACK ROAD NANUET, NY 10954 (845) 623-4900 Ext: 207
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY AND
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE FOOD PANTRY AND THE "IT’S IN THE BAG" PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES OVER 17,200 CHILDREN WITH FOOD, OVER THE WEEKEND.
Project Director: DIANE SERRATORE
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY, INC. P.O. BOX 982 RYE, NY 10580 (914) 980-3511
Project Title: MISSION BACKPACK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INCLUDING CALCULATORS, FOR THE MISSION BACKPACK PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SCHOOL BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN LIVING IN SHELTERS, OR WHO ARE AT RISK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SUSAN SALICE
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE, INC. 2 ASTOR PLACE NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 674-2600 Ext: 251
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH, INCLUDING ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE JOB READINESS SERVICES.
Project Director: MICHAEL MCCOY
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HILLCREST JEWISH CENTER, INC. 183-02 UNION TURNPIKE FLUSHING, NY 11366 (718) 380-4145
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JARED RIFKIN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HINDU CENTER, INC. 45-52 KISSENA BOULEVARD FLUSHING, NY 11355 (718) 358-6726
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: NEETA JAIN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC COUNSELING CENTER, INC. 344 FULTON AVENUE HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 (516) 538-2613
Project Title: TEEN DROP-IN CENTER
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL GANG PREVENTION SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CLAUDIA BOYLE
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC. 55 EXCHANGE PLACE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 233-8955
Project Title: ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL SOMOS EL FUTURO CONFERENCE, WHICH IS HOSTED ON LONG ISLAND, AND PROVIDES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDING VITAL ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMIGRATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Project Director: JOSE CALDERON
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISPANIC INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. 63 FLUSHING AVENUE, BUILDING 292, SUITE 211 BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (646) 731-3520
Project Title: CULTURAL EVENTS PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS PROMOTING DIVERSITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANGEL AUDIFFRED
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISTORIC DISTRICTS COUNCIL, INC. 232 EAST 11TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 614-9107 Ext: 12
Project Title: NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS PROGRAM, WHICH FORMS COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS TO IDENTIFY AND SOLVE COMMON ISSUES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO CREATE HOW-TO PUBLICATIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS, PURCHASE MATERIALS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES.
Project Director: SIMEON BANKOFF
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOLLISWOOD JEWISH CENTER 86-25 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD HOLLISWOOD, NY 11427 (718) 776-8500
Project Title: RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAM, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO YOUTH IN THE HOLLISWOOD SECTION OF QUEENS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BARBARA LIBMAN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOPE HOUSE, INC. 573 LIVINGSTON AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12206 (518) 482-4673
Project Title: HOPE HOUSE: THE NEXT STEP MERGER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST WITH COSTS INVOLVED WITH THE MERGER OF THE NEXT STEP INTO HOPE HOUSE, INC., INCLUDING LEGAL EXPENSES FOR THE HOPE HOUSE AND FILING FEES ALONG WITH COSTS INVOLVED WITH THE DISSOLUTION OF THE NEXT STEP.
Project Director: KEVIN CONNALLY
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOSH YOGA, INC. 55 NASSAU AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 599-9642
Project Title: HOSH KIDS - ARTS ON A BUDGET
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE CLASSES IN HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN IN GREENPOINT, WILLIAMSBURG AND FORT GREENE AT ESTABLISHED PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Project Director: HENRY CROSS
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HOUR CHILDREN, INC. 36-11A 12TH STREET LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106 (718) 433-4724
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Project Director: TESA FITZGERALD
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IMANI CULTURAL ACADEMY, INC. 114 WEST 4TH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 329-0968
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, WHICH WILL ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK, AS WELL AS PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: TONYA JENKINS
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IN CARE OF MULTI- SERVICES, INC. P.O. BOX 368 GLENHAM, NY 12527 (845) 728-8196
Project Title: FILL A BAG & WARM A HEART
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE FILL A BAG PROGRAM IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW COATS FOR THE WARM A HEART PROGRAM, WHICH WILL SUPPLY THEM TO THOSE IN NEED.
Project Director: CANDI RIVERA 30 GLEN AVENUE BEACON, NY 12508
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH 2006 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 633-0800 Ext: 1286
Project Title: SUMMER READING CHALLENGE AND BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: MAXINE GOLUB
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: INWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 651 ACADEMY STREET NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 942-0043 Ext: 133
Project Title: TEENS INTERVENE FOR LATINO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED DIRECT COUNSELING SERVICES TO AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL AGE LATINO GIRLS AT IS 52 HIGH SCHOOL.
Project Director: MARIA BERNALES
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAMAICA BENEVOLENT ARM & CULTURAL CENTER, INC. 4440 HILL AVENUE BRONX, NY 10466 (718) 994-5496
Project Title: RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE THE ROOF OF THE FACILITY, WHICH IS HOME TO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY IN FILLING OUT BENEFIT DOCUMENTATION, AS WELL AS PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS REGARDING IMMIGRATION ISSUES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND FILMS.
Project Director: SADIE CAMPBELL
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAMAICA BULLDOGS P.O. BOX 313062 JAMAICA, NY 11431 (718) 554-0987
Project Title: YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVE
Administering Organization: JAMAICA ATHLETIC AND LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ARE INTENDED TO GET KIDS MOTIVATED AND ACTIVE IN SPORTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LANCE T. MORGAN 133 DUBOIS AVENUE, APARTMENT A6 VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JAZZMOBILE, INC. 154 WEST 127TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10027 (212) 866-4900
Project Title: JAZZ PERFORMANCES IN THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE JAZZ BY TRAVELING THROUGHOUT VARIOUS COMMUNITIES TO OFFER JAZZ PERFORMANCES, AS WELL AS TO CONDUCT LECTURES, CLASSES, AND INSTRUCTION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Project Director: ROBIN BELL-STEVENS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF THE ROCKAWAY PENINSULA, INC. 1525 CENTRAL AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 (718) 327-7755 Ext: 6155
Project Title: SOCIAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, REFERRALS, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ELISHEVA TRACHTENBERG
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY 70 BARKER STREET BUFFALO, NY 14209 (716) 883-1914
Project Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF WHICH THEY ARE A PART. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Project Director: MARLENE SCHILLINGER
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KEEP YOUR CHANGE ONE COMMERCE BOULEVARD AMITYVILLE, NY 11701 (631) 514-4139
Project Title: COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE PURCHASE
Administering Organization: FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ESSENTIAL ENTERPRISE 191 BETHPAGE SWEETHOLLOW ROAD MELVILLE, NY 11804 (631) 273-1300 Ext: 3553
Funded Amount: $9,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE READING AND MATH SOFTWARE.
Project Director: PAM ROBINSON ALLEN
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KICKERS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS, INC. 139-34 225TH STREET LAURELTON, NY 11413 (718) 496-5013
Project Title: KICKERS JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: FRITZ A. CASIMIR
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KICKERS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS, INC. 139-34 225TH STREET LAURELTON, NY 11413 (718) 496-5013
Project Title: KICKERS JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL BUILD STRONG CHARACTER THROUGH YOUTH TEAM SPORTS, CULTURAL AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: FRITZ A. CASIMIR
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGS BAY YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC. 2670 COYLE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (718) 934-6341
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR THE YOUTH TO USE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.
Project Director: BOB MAZZUCHIN
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 3101 KINGSBRIDGE TERRACE BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 884-0700
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, INCLUDING FREE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Project Director: MARGARET DELLA
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KOREAN AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER P.O. BOX 541429 FLUSHING, NY 11354 (718) 460-3801
Project Title: LITTLE TIGER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ANY BUILDING PERMIT COSTS NEEDED TO ULTIMATELY PROVIDE SPACE FOR THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE HODORI "LITTLE TIGER", WHICH IS A SIX WEEK PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY CHILDREN.
Project Director: SAENAM KIM 147-25 ELM AVENUE, 1ST FLOOR FLUSHING, NY 11355
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: KOREAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW YORK, INC. 39-18 221ST STREET BAYSIDE, NY 11361 (718) 352-2723
Project Title: RENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RENTAL OF A FACILITY, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND NATURALIZATION SERVICES FOR THE KOREAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SUNNY KIM
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LA FUERZA UNIDA, INC. 1 SCHOOL STREET, SUITE 302 GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 759-0788
Project Title: COUNSELING SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND RELATED SERVICES TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
Project Director: ALBERTO MUNERA
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LAKEVIEW YOUTH FEDERATION, INC. P.O. BOX 525 WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552 (516) 766-8634
Project Title: INTER-SCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC GAMES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS BY CONTINUING TO HOST THE FRIENDSHIP GAMES, SUCH AS THE RUNNING FOR PEACE INVITATIONAL TRACK MEET AND THE DERRICK ADKINS INVITATIONAL. THESE SUMMER PROGRAMS HELP PREPARE YOUTH FOR FALL FOOTBALL, WHICH ENRICHES THE ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE BY ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO PUSH THEMSELVES IN BODY AND MIND. PROGRAMS PROVIDE A WHOLESOME LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ABOUT CARING FOR AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND REJECTING ANY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, TO SEEK TO MATCH A HEALTHY SENSE OF COMPETITION WITH AN EQUAL SENSE OF CAMARADERIE THAT SERVES TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS.
Project Director: CHARLES NANTON
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK RADAR, INC. P.O. BOX 1089 LARCHMONT, NY 10538 (914) 834-6041
Project Title: ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMMING TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CRISIS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO REDUCE AND MANAGE TEEN STRESS.
Project Director: JANET BUCHBINDER
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF QUEENS, INC. 120-55 QUEENS BOULEVARD KEW GARDENS, NY 11424 (718) 261-7664
Project Title: CULTURAL BRIDGES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS WITHIN THE LATINO COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO TEACH TOLERANCE AND COOPERATION ACROSS THE LINES OF AGE, RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, AND SOCIAL STATUS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS.
Project Director: NAYIBE NUNEZ-BERGER
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LENOX LIFE CENTER, INC. 1356 NOSTRAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 941-3359
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL AND YOUTH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR YOUTH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: KIRKPATRICK COHALL
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER 208 WEST 13TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 (646) 358-1738
Project Title: LGBTWORKS
Administering Organization: LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LGBTWORKS, AN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE ECONOMIC DISPARITIES EXPERIENCED BY THE LGBT COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN, TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS, AND YOUTH.
Project Director: SHIJUADE KADREE
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LINCOLN HOUSE OUTREACH, INC. 303 WEST 66TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 875-8958
Project Title: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP FACILITATE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS WHO ARE MOSTLY SENIORS, IN ORDER TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS, PROGRAMMATIC OFFERINGS, AND OTHER USEFUL COMMUNITY TOOLS.
Project Director: NAOMI ROSSABI
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LITTLE SISTERS OF THE ASSUMPTION FAMILY HEALTH SERVICE, INC. 333 EAST 115TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10029 (646) 672-5200
Project Title: EDUCATION AND YOUTH SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR MORE THAN 270 LOW INCOME CHILDREN LIVING IN EAST HARLEM. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: WENDY MIRON
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LONG ISLAND YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. 139 EAST CLINTON AVENUE ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 (516) 442-2720
Project Title: BATHROOM RENOVATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL BATHROOM TO THE FACILITY, WHICH PROVIDES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Project Director: EMARINSIE FUNDERBURKE-IVEY
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LP FAM’S YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC. 109-48 128TH STREET SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420 (718) 835-8416
Project Title: PROJECT FYO
Funded Amount: $35,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZE BASEBALL, BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND IN-STATE TRIPS TO SPORTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S DAY AND FAMILY DAY HELD IN SOUTH OZONE PARK.
Project Director: MICHAEL WARE
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK 301 GROVE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 418-7690
Project Title: GLOBE INITIATIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE GAYS AND LESBIANS OF BUSHWICK EMPOWERMENT (GLOBE) INITIATIVE, WHICH ASSISTS IN ORGANIZING AND EDUCATING THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN BUSHWICK.
Project Director: NATALIA ARISTIZABAL
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MANHATTAN YOUTH RECREATION AND RESOURCES, INC. 120 WARREN STREET NEW YORK, NY 10007 (212) 766-1104 Ext: 229
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DEVELOPING AND OPERATING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: BOB TOWNLEY
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARTIN LUTHER KING MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER, INC. 110 BETHUNE BOULEVARD SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977 (845) 425-8910
Project Title: MLK CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (COMPUTERS, PROGRAMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES), AND SECURITY UPGRADES TO THE PHYSICAL PLANT.
Project Director: NATHAN MUNFIN III
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARY MITCHELL FAMILY AND YOUTH CENTER, INC. 2007 MAPES AVENUE BRONX, NY 10460 (718) 583-1765
Project Title: CROTONA ANTI-VIOLENCE SUMMIT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM, WHICH WILL ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE IN THE CROTONA SECTION OF THE BRONX. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, YOUTH VIOLENCE IN CROTONA HAS ESCALATED INCLUDING SEVERAL SHOOTINGS AND THE MURDER OF A YOUTH. THIS CENTER IS WORKING WITH YOUNG UNITED TO IDENTIFY MEMBERS OF THE 4 GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THAT ARE CURRENTLY FIGHTING EACH OTHER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A 1-DAY SUMMIT TO BRING AROUND 20 YOUTH TOGETHER FROM THE 4 ORGANIZATIONS TO TALK AND NEGOTIATE A PEACE, IF POSSIBLE. AT THIS MEETING THREE MEALS WILL BE INCLUDED, AS WELL AS DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE EXISTING CONFLICTS, THE ASSETS THAT EACH PERSON HAS AND INPUT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING DISTINCT GROUPS ABOUT WHAT SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO CREATE A PEACE AND SUSTAIN IT.
Project Director: HEIDI HYNES
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MASBIA P.O. BOX 191181 BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 972-4446
Project Title: COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OPERATE A FOOD KITCHEN, WHICH SERVES FREE MEALS TO THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ALEXANDER RAPAPORT
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MASPETH TOWN HALL, INC. 53-37 72ND STREET MASPETH, NY 11378 (718) 335-6049
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS, SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, REGENTS REVIEW, AND HOLIDAY AND SUMMER CAMPS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS; INCLUDING ART CLASSES, YOGA CLASSES, TAI CHI CLASSES, CONCERTS, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS WITHIN NEW YORK STATE, THE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: EILEEN REILLY
Requested By: BARNWELL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF COLUMBIA-GREENE COUNTIES, INC. 713 UNION STREET HUDSON, NY 12534 (518) 828-4619
Project Title: HUDSON YOUTH CLUBHOUSE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A YOUTH CLUBHOUSE IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. THIS CLUBHOUSE WILL PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH AGES 12-17 AND YOUNG ADULTS (18-21) WHO ARE IN RECOVERY FROM DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, OR AT RISK OF DEVELOPING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE USE DISORDER.
Project Director: JEFF ROVITZ
Requested By: BARRETT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MESIVTA YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN 1585 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 377-0777
Project Title: SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES IN A SAFELY MONITORED ENVIRONMENT AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ELI RABINOWITZ
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MESIVTHA TIFERETH JERUSALEM 145 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 964-2830 Ext: 30
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTAKE IN ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS SPORTS OR AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YOSCHER GINZBERG
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: METROPOLITAN NEW YORK COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY 120 BROADWAY, 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10271 (212) 453-9511
Project Title: ACCESS TO CRITICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COST OF CASE WORKERS WHO HELP CLIENTS UNDER THREAT OF EVICTION OR UTILITY SHUTOFF, THOSE WHO CANNOT PAY MEDICAL BILLS AND HAVE OTHER EMERGENCIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: AARON CYPERSTEIN
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1000 EAST HENRIETTA ROAD ROCHESTER, NY 14623 (585) 684-6235
Project Title: HEALTHY, ENRICHING SUMMERS FOR ROCHESTER’S KIDS
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE HEALTHY, ENRICHING SUMMERS FOR ROCHESTER’S KIDS PROJECT AT MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE RISING EVIDENCE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND ACADEMIC PROMISE DECLINE SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. KIDS WILL ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, ZUMBA, SWIMMING, WEIGHT TRAINING, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, LACROSSE, FIELD HOCKEY, COOPERATIVE GAMES, ROCK AND ROPE CLIMBING, AND GOLF. IT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TEN HOURS PER WEEK IN HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: ELIZABETH KELLY
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOSAD HARIM LEVIN 207 FOSTER AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 305-5244
Project Title: PROJECT WITNESS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: RUTH LICHTENSTEIN
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOSHOLU-MONTEFIORE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 3450 DEKALB AVENUE BRONX, NY 10467 (718) 882-4000
Project Title: STUDENT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP AN ART PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE COLLEGE SELECTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS.
Project Director: RITA SANTELIA
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MOVEMENT OF THE CHILDREN DANCENTER, INC. 142-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11436 (718) 659-0337
Project Title: TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT TO HELP SUPPORT THE PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES CULTURAL AWARENESS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AGES 3-18, WITH DANCE INSTRUCTION, PERSONAL GROWTH INCENTIVES, INCLUDING IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE, AS WELL AS CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT.
Project Director: BERNADETTE MCKETNEY-BROWN
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MT. SINAI CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, INC. 199 VICTORY BOULEVARD STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (718) 447-8389
Project Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO OPERATE THIS CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH REGARDING VIOLENCE AND CRIME PREVENTION.
Project Director: ROXANNE SHAW
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MUSLIM AMERICAN SOCIETY OF QUEENS 3513 23RD AVENUE ASTORIA, NY 11105 (718) 274-2445
Project Title: MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AT THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER IN ASTORIA, NEW YORK. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: AHMED JAMIL
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEIGHBORHOOD SELF-HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC. 953 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, SUITE 203 BRONX, NY 10459 (718) 542-0006
Project Title: CASA BORICUA FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY, WHICH WILL ASSIST AND SUPPLEMENT NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MIRIAM CLAVASQUIN 910 EAST 172ND STREET BRONX, NY 10460
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW HARLEM EAST MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. 1974 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10035 (828) 713-5179
Project Title: 125TH STREET PLAZA PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AT THE PLAZA THAT INCLUDE NUTRITIONAL FARMERS MARKETS, EXERCISE CLASSES, LOCAL MERCHANT POP-UP STORES, AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND SENIORS.
Project Director: CAREY KING
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE BRONX, INC. 990 EAST 181ST STREET BRONX, NY 10460 (718) 367-9882
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOOD/DRINK, CLOTHES, MUSIC, HEALTH SCREENING, ARTS/CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN, AND EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL INFORMATION, AS WELL AS FOR THE COST OF ADVERTISING AND RENTAL COST OF TABLES AND CHAIRS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE TURKEY BASKETS TO NEEDY FAMILIES, AS WELL AS FOR SUPPORTING A YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOP CONDUCTED BY NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS, TO HELP BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY THE YOUTH. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: HIRAM RATLIFF
Requested By: SEPULVEDA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CENTER FOR CHILDREN 333 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 (212) 517-3012
Project Title: PROGRAMMING TO HELP CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND CRITICAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE, AND TO HELP ELIMINATE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CHRISTINE CROWTHER
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY OUTWARD BOUND CENTER, INC. 29-46 NORTHERN BOULEVARD LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 706-9900
Project Title: CREW SUPPORT INITIATIVE AT THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A MULTI-DAY WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. STUDENTS WILL CAMP, HIKE, AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO OFFER ENHANCED SUPPORT IN A CLASSROOM SETTING.
Project Director: RICHARD STOPOL
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE, INC. 58-12 QUEENS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1 WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 786-7110
Project Title: FREE TENNIS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A TENNIS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND/OR SUMMER HOURS IN THE NORTHEAST BRONX.
Project Director: CHRIS RAMDHANI
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE, INC. 58-12 QUEENS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1 WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (347) 417-8100
Project Title: YOUTH TENNIS & LEARNING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS TO K-12 YOUTH THROUGH TENNIS, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JESSICA KRUSKAMP
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK MALAYALAE SPORTS CLUB, INC. 80-18 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (718) 464-4814
Project Title: YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE ANNUAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT AND YOUTH SUMMER SOCCER LEAGUE.
Project Director: ZACHARIAH MATHAI
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK UNITED JEWISH ASSOCIATION, INC. 2076 FLABUSH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 407-1832
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE "PROJECT END DEBT" PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, JOB PLACEMENT AND YOUTH SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE COUNSELING, CONSULTING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PLANNING. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JOSH RUBINSTEIN
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK UNITED JEWISH ASSOCIATION, INC. 2076 FLATBUSH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 407-1832
Project Title: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION DINNERS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS, WALK-A-THONS AND RECOGNITION RECEPTIONS. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YITZY WEINBERG
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEWBURGH ARMORY UNITY CENTER, INC. 321 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 245-4035
Project Title: YOUTH COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $8,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING CLASSES AT THE NEWBURGH ARMORY UNITY CENTER. THOSE CLASSES PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL LITERACY AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 6, 52 WEEKS A YEAR, AT NO COST.
Project Director: ROBERT PAGLIARO
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEWBURGH ROWING CLUB, INC. 275 NORTH STREET NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 541-2313
Project Title: PROVIDE ROWING ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE IN HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR THE EXISTING DOCK AND SHORELINE STRUCTURES TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE FOR USE OF ROWING AND KAYAKING. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO REPAIR LIGHTING FACILITIES ON THE BOAT HOUSE STRUCTURE TO DECREASE THE VANDALISM AT THE WARD BROTHER’S MEMORIAL PARK, AS WELL AS TO OFFER LEARN TO ROW AND LEARN TO PADDLE CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPDATE/REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC.
Project Director: EDWARD KENNEDY
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 6614 11TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 236-5266
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
Funded Amount: $70,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FOR COUNSELING SERVICES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TUTORIAL/MENTORING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND OUTREACH SERVICES FOR WOMEN, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MERCHANTS.
Project Director: ROSA CASELLA
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH AREA YOUTH ATHLETIC CLUB, INC. 507 POND STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13208 (315) 471-8665
Project Title: YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER’S KIDS AT RISK YOUTH EDUCATION AND ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: RAY RINALDI
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH GREENBUSH YOUTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE, INC 2 DOUGLAS STREET WYNANTSKILL, NY 12198 (518) 283-3015
Project Title: YOUTH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO YOUTH AND TEENS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH YOUTH AND TEENS THAT FOCUS ON RECREATION, EDUCATION, SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS.
Project Director: DEBRA DESSO 12 STEPHEN DRIVE WYNANTSKILL, NY 12198
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTH SHORE CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. 480 OLD WESTBURY ROAD ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577 (516) 626-1971
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANDREW MALEKOFF
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 115-50 MERRICK BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11434 (917) 445-9934
Project Title: SHILO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED. PROGRAM IN OPEN TO ALL AND NON-SECTARIAN.
Project Director: MARGARET NECKLES
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OCEAN BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 434 BEACH 54TH STREET, GROUND FLOOR ARVERNE, NY 11692 (917) 345-3642
Project Title: INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $70,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SENIOR VAN PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES NEEDED IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE OTHER SENIOR AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: PAT SIMON
Requested By: TITUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONE STOP RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 110-08 JAMAICA AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 849-3759
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICE
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE "MOMMY AND ME" PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING/ COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES.
Project Director: JOAN BACHERT
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONE STOP RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 110-08 JAMAICA AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 849-3759
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE AFTER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND SUMMER PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SOFTWARE, UTILITIES, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUNNING OF THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: JOAN BACHERT
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONE STOP RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 110-08 JAMAICA AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (917) 856-7917
Project Title: FAMILY PROGRAMS AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, "MOMMY AND ME" PROGRAMS WITH PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS FOR UPDATING THE COMPUTERS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
Project Director: SIMCHA WAISMAN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ONE STOP RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 110-08 JAMAICA AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 849-3759
Project Title: VIDEO CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MOMMY AND ME PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE "MOMMY AND ME" CLASSES FOR NEW PARENTS AND CHILDREN AGED 1-3, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE AND VIDEO CONFERENCING CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5.
Project Director: JOAN BACHERT
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OPEN CHANNELS NEW YORK, INC. 161A CHRYSTIE STREET, GROUND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 219-0736 Ext: 9
Project Title: CULTURAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND YOUTH, INCLUDING THE PARTICIPATION AND DIRECTION OF TEACHING ARTISTS.
Project Director: BENJAMIN SOENCKSEN
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR LADY OF REFUGE 2020 FOSTER AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (718) 434-2090
Project Title: GUN/GANG AWARENESS
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DESIGN, CREATE, AND DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS IN REGARD TO GUN AND GANG AWARENESS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND KREYOL. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE RUSE TO PURCHAGE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS FOR EACH OF THE SESSIONS.
Project Director: MICHAEL PERRY
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR LADY OF SORROWS FOOD PANTRY 213 STANTON STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 673-0900
Project Title: OLS FOOD PANTRY
Administering Organization: OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE FOOD PANTRY TO DISTRIBUTE FREE OF CHARGE TWO DAYS A WEEK. PROGRAM IS NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: NVIA MENDEZ
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR LADY OF SORROWS LITTLE LEAGUE 213 STANTON STREET NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 673-0900 Ext: 306
Project Title: OLS KIDS SPARKLE SPORTS AND ARTS KIDS LEAGUE
Administering Organization: OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WITH UNIFORMS AND TROPHIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO TEACHING DISCIPLINE, RESPONSIBILITY AND TEAMWORK TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH THROUGH TEAM SPORTS. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: ANTHONY RIVERA
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR PLACE IN NEW YORK, INC. 1815 AVENUE M BROOKLYN, NY 11230 (718) 692-4058
Project Title: SUPPER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SERVE SUPPER TO 50 AT-RISK TEENAGERS, 5 DAYS A WEEK, WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE NOWHERE TO EAT.
Project Director: ELI VERSCHLEISER 44 WALL STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: OUR PLACE IN NEW YORK, INC. 44 WALL STREET, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10005 (212) 248-4141
Project Title: COLLEGE MENTORING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING SERVICES FOR AT RISK TEENS WITH DRUG ISSUES AND ADDICTIONS.
Project Director: ELI VERSCHLEISSER
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PELHAM CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. 20 FIFTH AVENUE PELHAM, NY 10803 (914) 738-3900
Project Title: CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MUSIC AND SCIENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENTS FOR A LICENSED PROVIDER OF PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL-AGE AFTER SCHOOL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Project Director: NICOLE LA BAR
Requested By: PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PETER STUYVESANT LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. 201 EAST 36 STREET, APARTMENT 15A NEW YORK, NY 10016 (917) 847-7761
Project Title: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN UNIFORMS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS OF THE EASTSIDE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KELLY FARRELL
Requested By: KAVANAGH
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PIER PARK AND PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION, INC. 353 WEST STREET, PIER 40 NEW YORK, NY 10014 (415) 290-6017
Project Title: PIER 40 YOUTH BASEBALL AND RECREATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAIR AND UPGRADE THE RECREATION SPACE AT PIER 40. THESE FIELDS ARE USED BY CHILDREN FOR LITTLE LEAGUE, SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ROUND.
Project Director: JUDITH POWELL
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. 34 1/2 EAST 12TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 477-9450 Ext: 347
Project Title: COPS & KIDS SPORTS CLINICS FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A 2-DAY COPS AND KIDS SPORTS CLINIC FOR 100 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 48TH PRECINCT TO EXPAND THE REACH OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING AND SPORTS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS WILL FURTHER REINFORCE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE 48TH PRECINCT AND THE RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITY BOARD 6 IN THE BRONX THROUGH ENGAGING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, T-SHIRTS AND ATHLETIC GEAR NEEDED TO RUN A SPORTS PROGRAM, AND WILL COVER EXPERT SPORTS INSTRUCTORS TO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: KAREN TRANK
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PORT CHESTER CARVER CENTER, INC. 400 WESTCHESTER AVENUE PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 (914) 305-6010
Project Title: CARVER CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMS SERVING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOSEPH KWASNIEWSKI
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRIDE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC. 25 VICTORY BOULEVARD, 3RD FLOOR STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (718) 808-1360
Project Title: LGBT PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $11,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF THE PRIDE CENTER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR PRIDEFEST AND OTHER EVENTS.
Project Director: RALPH VOGEL
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRIME TIME SPORTS & ARTS, INC. P.O. BOX 360576 BROOKLYN, NY 11236 (917) 968-7477
Project Title: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND BEAUTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, AS WELL AS FOR FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THESE EVENTS AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: SIMONE DANDRIGE
Requested By: WILLIAMS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT LEAD, INC. 123-19 HILLSIDE AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 495-6210
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND IN-STATE TRIPS FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH.
Project Director: AVROHOM HECHT
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROJECT LEAD, INC. 123-19 HILLSIDE AVENUE RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 (718) 495-6210
Project Title: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AT- RISK CHILDREN IN REGO PARK, FOREST HILLS AND KEW GARDENS.
Project Director: AVROHOM HECHT
Requested By: HEVESI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRONTO OF LONG ISLAND, INC. 128 PINE AIRE DRIVE BAY SHORE, NY 11706 (631) 231-8290
Project Title: VAN PURCHASE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A TRANSIT VAN. THIS VAN WILL REPLACE THE OLD VAN AND BE USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS, FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE PICK UP, AS WELL AS FOR LIGHT FURNITURE DONATION PICK UP.
Project Director: KATHY BENNETT
Requested By: RAMOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PURELEMENTS: AN EVOLUTION OF DANCE, INC. 1958 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11233 (347) 533-8933
Project Title: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, AS WELL AS FOR ARTS IN EDUCATION. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION TO COMPETITIONS, UNIFORMS AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY COURSE WORK FOR STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS.
Project Director: LAKAI WORRELL
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEBRADILLAS BASEBALL ORGANIZATION, INC. 1378 JEFFERSON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (347) 251-1458
Project Title: QUEBRADILLAS BASEBALL 17
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TROPHIES, PROVIDE AN AWARD CEREMONY, PAY FOR PERMITS, PORTABLE TOILETS, BASEBALL CLINICS, UMPIRE FEES, UNIFORMS, AS WELL AS OTHER LEAGUE EXPENSES FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CARLOS FELICIANO
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REDHOOK EAST RESIDENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 167 BUSH STREET, #1B BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (347) 489-6095
Project Title: FAMILY DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A FAMILY DAY, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ALL. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO BUY SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT, SUCH AS TABLES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AS WELL AS FOOD SUPPLIES.
Project Director: FRANCIS A. BROWN
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REDHOOK WEST RESIDENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 428 COLUMBIA STREET, #1C BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (347) 889-5669
Project Title: FAMILY DAY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT FAMILY DAY, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ALL. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THIS EVENT, SUCH AS TABLES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AS WELL AS FOOD SUPPLIES.
Project Director: LILLIE MARSHALL
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RESOLUTION CENTER OF JEFFERSON AND LEWIS COUNTIES, INC. 200 WASHINGTON STREET WATERTOWN, NY 13601 (315) 836-8506
Project Title: PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $11,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM.
Project Director: COURTNEY SHAWTRAW
Requested By: JENNE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RESTORE OUR COMMUNITY COALITION, INC. 60 HEDLEY PLACE BUFFALO, NY 14208 (716) 883-0529
Project Title: COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY PROMOTING AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS.
Project Director: KAREN STANLEY-FLEMING
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RETREAT, INC. 13 GOODFRIEND DRIVE EAST HAMPTON, NY 11937 (631) 329-4398
Project Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: LORETTA DAVIS
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER AND SERVICES, INC. 59-14 70TH AVENUE RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 (718) 456-2000
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY, AS WELL AS TO COVER THE DELIVERY EXPENSES OF MEALS TO NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JACQUELINE ERADIRI
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERBAY FUND, INC. 2049 BARTOW AVEUE BRONX, NY 10475 (718) 320-3300 Ext: 3532
Project Title: RIVERBAY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Funded Amount: $35,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME CEREMONY AND AN ALL DAY SENIOR OUTING WITH DANCING, GAMES, AND THREE FREE MEALS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, AS WELL AS FOR THE RIVER RUN COMMUNITY GARDEN.
Project Director: MICHELLE SAJOUS
Requested By: BENEDETTO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 660 WEST 237TH STREET BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 796-4724
Project Title: TEEN THEATER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL THEATER PROGRAMS AT MS 141, WHICH WILL BENEFIT OVER 100 BRONX CHILDREN. STUDENTS PERFORM MUSICALS AND OTHER PLAYS FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KATHLEEN GILSON
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKING THE BOAT, INC. 812 EDGEWATER ROAD BRONX, NY 10474 (718) 466-5799
Project Title: PROGRAMING ON BRONX RIVER
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE FREE ROWING AND BOATING PROGRAMS ON THE BRONX RIVER.
Project Director: ADAM GREEN
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 323 NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 947-8532 Ext: 103
Project Title: BACKPACK DRIVE AND HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BACKPACK DRIVE AND HOLIDAY FOOD DINNERS FOR RESIDENTS IN NEED.
Project Director: EMILY DOMINGUEZ
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 35 SOUTH BROADWAY NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 358-0245
Project Title: SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT A SUMMER TEEN AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (AGES 12-15), WHICH WILL PROVIDE IN-STATE FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING, SPORTS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: CHARLES R. MAZE
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND, INC. 267-07 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040 (718) 343-5683 Ext: 136
Project Title: MONTHLY UTILITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE COST OF MONTHLY UTILITY EXPENSES REQUIRED IN ORDER TO OPERATE THIS FACILITY.
Project Director: MATT CAMPO
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROSLYN DAY CARE CENTER, INC. 240 WILLOW STREET ROSLYN HEIGHTS 11577 (516) 621-3605
Project Title: THE ROSLYN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Administering Organization: ROSLYN NEIGHBORHOOD CORP.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LOW COST AFTER SCHOOL CARE, TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO LATCHKEY CHILDREN.
Project Director: BARBARA STERN
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAFE CENTER LI, INC. 15 GRUMMAN ROAD WEST, SUITE 1000 BETHPAGE, NY 11714 (516) 465-4700
Project Title: LEGAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Project Director: SANDY OLIVA
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAINT RAPHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3520 GREENPOINT AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 729-8957
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED ASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JERRY JECEWIZ
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 305 EAST 21ST STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 287-1783
Project Title: SALEM’S ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE AND TEACH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASKETBALL, WHICH INCLUDE TEACHING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND MORAL VALUES TO YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS FROM THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIPS.
Project Director: JAMES THORNTON
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SALVATION ARMY-NEWBURGH 234 VAN NESS STREET NEWBURGH, NY 12550 (845) 562-0413
Project Title: SOUP KITCHEN
Administering Organization: SALVATION ARMY 440 WEST NYACK ROAD NYACK, NY 10960 (845) 620-7200
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A SOUP KITCHEN, WHICH FEEDS THE HUNGRY IN NEWBURGH. FROM THE MOST RECENT CENSUS, MORE THAN 1/3 OF THE POPULATION OF NEWBURGH LIVES IN POVERTY. AS A RESULT, MANY LIVE WITHOUT SECURITY IN REGARDS TO HOW THEIR MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: XAVIER GARRETT
Requested By: SKARTADOS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCARSDALE EDGEMONT FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE 14 HARWOOD COURT, SUITE 405 SCARSDALE, NY 10583 (914) 723-3281
Project Title: OFFICE FURNITURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FURNITURE FOR SIX OFFICES, FOUR COMPUTERS, AND AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR A FAMILY COUNSELING AGENCY. THESE PURCHASES WILL COMPLETE A RECENT RENOVATION PROJECT UNDERTAKEN TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR GROUP PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE, A MORE CONFIDENTIAL WAITING AREA AND THE REPLACEMENT OF ANTIQUATED TECHNOLOGY.
Project Director: JAMES GENOVA, LCSW
Requested By: PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SCHOOL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION 120 JACKSON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 389-1810
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING AND WEEKEND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR IN-STATE TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SEEKING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: MICHAEL ROCHFORD
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 67-00 192ND STREET (BASEMENT) FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365 (718) 559-4330
Project Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF WHICH THEY ARE A PART. SUCH FUNDS MAY PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Project Director: ANABELLE KUMBE HWANG
Requested By: ROZIC
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: COMMUNITY FOOTBALL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FOOTBALL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: FAMILY DAY AT PAERDEGAT PARK
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FAMILY DAY AT PAERDEGAT PARK IN BROOKLYN. THIS EVENT PROVIDES A DAY FULL OF SPORTS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-5503
Project Title: FAMILY DAY AT DITMAS PARK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE DITMAS PARK FAMILY DAY EVENT, WHICH PROVIDES RECREATION, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: MOVIES IN THE PARK
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE MOVIES IN THE PARK PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FREE MOVIES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: COMMUNITY BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BASKETBALL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CURTIS NELSON
Requested By: PERRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SESAME FLYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3510 CHURCH AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203 (718) 693-0500
Project Title: YOUTH AND CULTURE COUNCIL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMING FOR YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: AISHA CARR
Requested By: WALKER-L
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SETAUKET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 2192 SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 751-0328
Project Title: SETAUKET NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE RESTORATION AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAKE RESTORATIONS TO THIS HOUSE, WHICH SERVES AS A MEETING PLACE, AS WELL AS FOR A VENUE TO PUT ON COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Project Director: ALICE D’AMICO
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHALOM TASK FORCE, INC. 25 BROADWAY, SUITE 403 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (212) 742-1478 Ext: 8
Project Title: SHALOM TASK FORCE DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CRITICAL OUTREACH AND DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE STF DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE. HOTLINE ADVOCATES WILL ANSWER CALLS FROM VICTIMS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, THEIR FRIENDS, AND FROM PROFESSIONALS. ADVOCATES WILL PROVIDE SAFETY PLANNING, A COMPASSIONATE LISTENING EAR, AND REFERRALS TO VICTIMS, AS WELL AS ASSESS CALLERS SAFETY AND DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN WITH ALL CALLERS AT RISK OF IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE HARM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PRINT OUTREACH TO ADVERTISE THE HOTLINE SERVICES IN VARIOUS PRINT, OR ON-LINE, IN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES AND ALSO ON WEBSITES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SARAH SILVERMAN
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SHOREFRONT YM-YWHA OF BRIGHTON-MANHATTAN BEACH, INC. 3300 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11235 (347) 689-1880
Project Title: SHOREFRONT YM-YWHA TEEN LEADERSHIP
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP LOCAL YOUTH BY HAVING THEM DEVELOP SERVICES AND PROJECTS TO AID THEIR PEERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THESE FUNDS WILL ENABLE YOUTH TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, AND TO LEARN ABOUT PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. THIS PROGRAM WILL DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE REBUILDING AND STRENGTHENING OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES POST SUPERSTORM SANDY, AS WELL AS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK.
Project Director: SUSAN FOX
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WEEKSVILLE AND BEDFORD STUYVESANT HISTORY 158 BUFFALO AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 756-5250
Project Title: AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ACADEMIC CURRICULUM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND LEARNING, AS WELL AS FOR TOURS AND LEARNING FOCUSES ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN- STATE FIELD TRIPS OFFERING FIRST HAND, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE THAT ILLUMINATES THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF WEEKSVILLE RESIDENTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND CONVERSATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, ARTIST AND CURATORS WITH ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: EBONI BANKS
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTHEAST QUEENS KIDS WRESTLING ASSOCIATION, INC. 169-25 137TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 (347) 539-3576
Project Title: YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM.
Project Director: JOE EVANS
Requested By: COOK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTHSIDE UNITED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION 434 SOUTH 5TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 387-3600
Project Title: HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING MEALS TO THE NEEDIEST FAMILIES IN NORTH BROOKLYN INCLUDING SENIORS, AND IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES.
Project Director: [email protected]
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & RIFLETTES YOUTH SPORTS, INC. P.O. BOX 340018, ROCHADALE STATION JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 525-2499
Project Title: YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING
Administering Organization: SPRINGFIELD RIFLES & RIFLETTES, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADING, AS WELL AS STEP AND DANCE FOR YOUTHS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: CHRIS SPAULDING 218-14 137TH ROAD SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. ATHANASIUS YOUTH PROGRAM, INC. 2154 61ST STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 259-6958
Project Title: ST. ATHANASIUS YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, SUCH AS DANCES, MOVIES, TEAM SPORTS AND PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: MICHAEL GARTHAFFNER
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. ATHANASIUS YOUTH PROGRAM, INC. 2154 61ST STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11204 (718) 236-0124
Project Title: ST. ATHANASIUS YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ARE ORIENTED TO THE INTERESTS OF YOUTH, SUCH AS TEAM SPORT PROGRAMS, DANCE, MOVIES AND PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: WILLIAM FINN 2034 63RD STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11204
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN 40 NORTH MAIN AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12203 (518) 453-6724
Project Title: ALBANY COUNTY SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED VISITS. THEY PROVIDE THE NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT(S) ACCESS TO THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. NEEDS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ASSESSED SO APPROPRIATE SERVICES CAN BE RECOMMENDED SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PARENTING CLASSES.
Project Director: JACLYN YUSKO
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. GABRIEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 331 HATHORNE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11225 (718) 774-5248
Project Title: FOOD PANTRY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: EDDIE ALLEYENE
Requested By: RICHARDSON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 777 EAST 222ND STREET BRONX, NY 10467 (718) 882-3060
Project Title: COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $22,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR THE COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DONALD BOOKAL
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. NICHOLAS CHESS 4 KIDS, INC. 91 EDGECOMBE AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10030 (646) 305-8943
Project Title: FREE CHESS PROGRAM AT TILDEN TOWERS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS FOR FREE CHESS LESSONS FOR LOCAL YOUTH.
Project Director: FELIX COOPER
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ST. PETERS LUTHERAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH 105 HIGHLAND PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11208 (718) 647-1014
Project Title: ST. PETERS LUTHERAN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $6,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP SUSTAIN, SUPPORT, AND CONTINUE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INCLUDING PROVIDING OUTREACH TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, SERVING THOSE PRIMARILY BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4-18. THESE FUNDS WILL COVER THE COST OF MATERIALS, FOOD, AND FACILITY USAGE FEES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID H BENKE
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STANLEY M. ISAACS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC. 415 EAST 93RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10128 (212) 360-7620
Project Title: ISAACS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN ACTIVE AND FUN LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER AMENITIES THAT CHILDREN NEED.
Project Director: ESTHER GRANT WALKER
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STREET CORNER RESOURCES, INC. 151 WEST 145TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10039 (646) 377-8904
Project Title: "I AM PEACE" EVENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ORGANIZING "I AM PEACE," A BI-MONTHLY OUTDOOR OPEN MIC NIGHT THAT ENGAGES YOUTH IN SPEAKING OUT AGAINST GANG VIOLENCE. HARLEM IS CURRENTLY GRAPPLING WITH HIGH HOMICIDE RATES RELATED TO GANGS AND THIS EVENT IS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THIS PRESSING ISSUE. THE OPEN MIC NIGHT OFFERS A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND FEEL SUPPORTED BY LIKE-MINDED PEERS.
Project Director: IESHA SEKOU
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNSET PARK DISTRICT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 5116 A FIFTH AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 439-7767
Project Title: BROOKLYN STREET FESTIVAL EVENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY STREET FESTIVAL EVENT, INCLUDING PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT.
Project Director: RENEE GIORDANO
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNSHINE CENTER, INC. 468 BOYLE ROAD PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11776 (631) 476-3099
Project Title: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PARENTING SKILLS EDUCATION AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS.
Project Director: CAROL CARTER
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SURE FOUNDATION CHILD CARE, INC. 652 UNION DRIVE UNIONDALE, NY 11553 (516) 483-0855
Project Title: SURE FOUNDATION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENHANCE A CHILD’S SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH PLAY AFTER SCHOOL FOR GRADE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Project Director: NOVELLA HARRIS
Requested By: HOOPER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SWIM STRONG FOUNDATION, INC. 30-17 89TH STREET JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11369 (646) 269-7897
Project Title: SWIMMING FOR KIDS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE LOW-COST SWIMMING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, INCLUDING LESSONS TO ALL YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR INSURANCE COSTS, AS WELL AS FOR EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: SHAWN SLEVIN
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SWIM STRONG FOUNDATION, INC. 30-17 89TH STREET EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369 (646) 269-7897
Project Title: SWIM LESSONS, PROGRAMS AND WATER SAFETY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SWIMMING LESSONS AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS WATER SAFETY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS TO PAY FOR INSURANCE COSTS.
Project Director: SHAWN SLEVIN
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TANIMA PRODUCTIONS, INC. 489 EAST 183RD STREET, SUITE 5A BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 733-6687
Project Title: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT WILL KEEP YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN MEANINGFUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS, INCLUDING BEING EDUCATED IN THEIR ETHNIC BACKGROUND AND PROMOTING SELF-ESTEEM AND PRIDE IN THEIR HERITAGE.
Project Director: NEREID MEDINA
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOGETHER WE ARE 1569 47TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11219 (718) 427-2012
Project Title: YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS IN-STATE TRIPS AND RETREATS.
Project Director: JOEL ROSENFELD
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOURNESAL KIDS, INC. 26 EAST 36TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10016 (917) 209-8964
Project Title: EDUCATIONAL TOOLS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE PARENT, STUDENT AND TEACHER MANUALS THAT SUPPORT PROGRAM GOALS AND REINFORCE TECHNIQUES LEARNED ONLINE AND THROUGH IN PERSON TEACHING. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE TRAINING VIDEOS AND SELF TESTS FOR CHILDREN, SO THAT THEY CAN SELF IDENTIFY CHALLENGING EMOTIONAL STATES AND SELF CORRECT MORE EASILY WITH REGULAR PRACTICE.
Project Director: CAREY DAVIDSON
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA 3301 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 686-3400
Project Title: FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND FESTIVITIES AT CHEEKTOWAGA TOWN PARK. THESE FESTIVITIES INCLUDE THE "FREEDOM FEST" CONCERT TARGETED TOWARDS VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY, THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, AND ACTIVITIES HELD THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
Project Director: BRIAN KRAUSE
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA 3301 BROADWAY CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 (716) 686-3400
Project Title: CHEEKTOWAGA WINTER RECREATION CELEBRATION EVENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR FAMILY-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES DURING THE CHEEKTOWAGA WINTER RECREATION CELEBRATION EVENT. THIS EVENT PROVIDES FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE WINTER SEASON IN STIGLMEIER PARK WITH MUSIC, HAY RIDES, FIREWORKS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS ALIKE.
Project Director: JILLIAN GORMAN-KING 275 ALEXANDER AVENUE CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14211
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF LANCASTER 21 CENTRAL AVENUE LANCASTER, NY 14086 (716) 683-9028
Project Title: YOUTH BUREAU TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY AT THE LANCASTER YOUTH BUREAU. THESE UPGRADES WILL INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF SEVERAL CHROMEBOOK COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, A CHROMEBOX WITH A KEYBOARD AND MONITOR, AND A MULTIMEDIA CART FOR TRANSPORTATION. CURRENTLY, THE YOUTH BUREAU’S TECHNOLOGICAL ASSETS ARE MINIMAL, WHICH LIMITS THE PROGRAMS THEY CAN PROVIDE THE CHILDREN OF THE YOUTH BUREAU. THE BUREAU PROVIDES INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL YOUTH TO BECOME CARING, RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JOHN TROJANOWSKY 200 OXFORD AVENUE LANCASTER NY 14086
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRINITY HEALING CENTER, INC. 7304 5TH AVENUE, PMB#2 BROOKLYN, NY 11209 (718) 238-5138
Project Title: PREVENTION & INTERVENTION FAMILY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PART-TIME YOUTH COORDINATORS’ HELPLINE. THIS HELPLINE WILL ASSIST IN THE MISSION OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, AS WELL AS PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Project Director: ANTONIA CLEMENTE
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TROY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, INC. 1700 7TH AVENUE TROY, NY 12180 (518) 274-3781
Project Title: INVESTMENTS IN GREAT FUTURES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, WHICH WOULD FOCUS ON ENTRY LEVEL COMPREHENSION OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. THIS PROGRAM WILL TEACH COMMUNITY YOUTH ABOUT THE MONEY CYCLE AND CAREER VISIONING. THESE YOUTHS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A SIMULATED COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND THE MONEY CYCLE AND ROLE-PLAY AS A BUSINESS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OWNER WHILE MAKING FINANCIAL DECISIONS ON SPENDING AND SAVING. THE MY CAR, MY FUTURE, MY MONEY PROGRAM WILL OFFER COMPLETE A CAREER VISIONING ACTIVITY, BY CREATING BUSINESS CARDS, AND LEARNING ABOUT BANKING.
Project Director: JUSTIN REUTER 21 DELAWARE AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12210
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UJIMA COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER, INC. 1091 BUSHWICK AVENUE, 1D BROOKLYN, NY 11221 (347) 495-3113
Project Title: STOP THE VIOLENCE PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE BUSHWICK COMMUNITY, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER ACTIVITIES, GRAFITTI REMOVAL AND A CHESS PROGRAM.
Project Director: ANITA HAINES 484 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED BANGLADESHI AMERICAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION, INC. 106-36 75TH STREET OZONE PARK, NY 11417 (917) 379-0079
Project Title: SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SPORTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL FEES IN ORDER TO USE A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GYM, WHICH PROVIDES THESE ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: SHAHEL ABDIN SATTAR
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, INC. 78 QUENTIN ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (917) 757-9546
Project Title: IMPROVE RESIDENTS QUALITY OF LIVING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CLASSES, AS WELL AS TRAINING TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE LOCAL RESIDENTS’ WELL-BEING. THESE CLASSES AND TRAININGS INCLUDE ART, MUSIC,MARTIAL ARTS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN, DANCING AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING PHYSICAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO RENOVATE THE SITE’S OFFICE AND CLASSROOMS.
Project Director: TONY CHAN
Requested By: ABBATE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, INC. 78 QUENTIN ROAD BROOKLYN, NY 11223 (718) 232-0055
Project Title: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Funded Amount: $19,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE LOCAL RESIDENTS’ WELL-BEING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ART, MUSIC, MARTIAL ARTS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE SENIOR PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS.
Project Director: STEPHANIE WONG
Requested By: COLTON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH COUNCIL OF THE EAST SIDE, INC. 235 EAST BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10002 (212) 233-6037
Project Title: PANTRY DIRECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND DELIVER PANTRY ITEMS TWICE A MONTH TO NEEDY HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO OPERATE A FOOD PANTRY FROM THE LUNCHEON ADULT CLUB SITE. THIS PANTRY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400 UNIQUE FAMILIES AND SENIORS EACH MONTH. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: BELLA ZALTSMAN
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF WILLIAMSBURG, INC. 32 PENN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11249 (718) 643-9700
Project Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF WHICH THEY ARE A PART. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Project Director: DAVID NIEDERMAN
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF WILLIAMSBURG, INC. 32 PENN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11249 (718) 643-9700
Project Title: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Funded Amount: $79,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SERVICES BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED. PROGRAM IS NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: DAVID NIEDERMAN
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF WILLIAMSBURG, INC. 32 PENN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11249 (718) 643-9700 Ext: 221
Project Title: SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STAFF AS THEY ASSIST NEEDY FAMILIES OF WILLIAMSBURG AND NORTH BROOKLYN RESIDENTS WITH ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, AND ENROLLMENT IN ENTITLEMENT BENEFITS.
Project Director: DAVID NEIDERMAN
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF WILLIAMSBURG, INC. 32 PENN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11249 (718) 643-9700
Project Title: SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY WITH SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Project Director: DAVID NIEDERMAN
Requested By: DILAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM, INC. 336 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606 (914) 997-6700
Project Title: PARENT ENGAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL READINESS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPRINT AND DISTRIBUTE 2000 CARD DECKS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAINS 100 ACTIVITY CARDS WITH 200 ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO DO WITH THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. EACH CARD IS WRITTEN IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
Project Director: ALANA SWEENY
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: UNITY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC. 3822 DYRE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10466 (718) 994-8400
Project Title: DAY CARE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS INSTRUCTIONS IN DANCE, DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR CHILDREN.
Project Director: JESSIE COLLINS
Requested By: HEASTIE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VARIETY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF QUEENS, INC. 21-12 30TH ROAD LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11102 (718) 728-0945 Ext: 20
Project Title: CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES CHILDREN GETTING INVOLVED IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: MATTHEW TROY
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VILLAGE OF SLOAN 425 REIMAN STREET CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14212 (716) 897-1560
Project Title: PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE PARK INFRASTRUCTURE. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL PROVIDE A BENEFIT TO THE MANY FAMILIES THAT RESIDE IN THE VILLAGE.
Project Director: DEBBIE SMITH
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC. P.O. BOX 1161, TRIBOROUGH STATION NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 410-9080
Project Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND AWARENESS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PRODUCING BILINGUAL MATERIALS FOR TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE A VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM HOTLINE.
Project Director: VALERIE LEON
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: VOLUNTEER SERVICE BUREAU OF WESTCHESTER, INC. 220 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, 2ND FLOOR TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 (914) 948-4452
Project Title: SERVER REPLACEMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW SERVER WITH UPGRADED SERVER SOFTWARE. THIS UPGRADED CAPABILITY WILL INCREASE EFFICIENCY THEREBY PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: GEOFFREY SCHMITS
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC. 256 WADSWORTH AVENUE, SUITE 4A NEW YORK, NY 10033 (347) 886-1122
Project Title: WHTA JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE TENNIS LESSONS FOR KIDS AGES 5-17 ALL YEAR AROUND AT THE COLUMBIA TENNIS CENTER AND IN THE SUMMER FOR SIX WEEKS ON THE PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS OF INWOOD HILL PARK IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN. DEDICATED COACHES AND LOVERS OF THE SPORT, TEACH TENNIS WITH RIGOROUS DRILLS, POINT-FOR-POINT PLAY, STRATEGY, SIMULATED MATCH PLAY AND ABOVE-ALL, THE VALUE OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.
Project Director: ELIGIO REYNOSO
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD PRESERVATION & RESTORATION CORP. 121 BENNETT AVENUE, SUITE 114 NEW YORK, NY 10030 (212) 568-5450
Project Title: COMPUTER UPGRADES TO IMPROVE INVENTORY CONTROL
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE INVENTORY CONTROL AND CLIENT DATABASE MAINTENANCE AT THE FOOD PANTRY, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE MISCELLANEOUS TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT.
Project Director: DEBORAH HES
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WATERVLIET CIVIC CHEST, INC. 14TH STREET & 1ST AVENUE WATERVLIET, NY 12189 (518) 273-5922
Project Title: YOUTH NUTRITION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT, SMALL KITCHEN COUNTER TOP APPLIANCES, CAFETERIA STYLE TABLES, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL SHELVING AND CABINETRY FOR THE KITCHEN AREA, THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH NUTRITION PROGRAM.
Project Director: WILLIAM S. SHEEHY
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION 323-325 ROGERS AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11226 (718) 467-1797
Project Title: STAY IN SCHOOL YOUTH FAIR AND COLLEGE FAIR
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE YOUTH GROUPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS ONSTAGE BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE SPACE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND STAY OFF OF DRUGS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE VARIOUS COLLEGES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE IN ATTENDANCE.
Project Director: NATASHA MARCELLIN
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WEST STREET CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER, INC. 96 NORTH MAIN STREET SPRING VALLEY NY 10977 (845) 425-2379
Project Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SUMMER PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN (AGES 3-5).
Project Director: DIANE RIVERA
Requested By: JAFFEE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION, INC. 470 MAMARONECK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605 (914) 946-7676
Project Title: CONNECTING YOUTH PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONNECTING YOUTH PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 16-24) WHO LACK SUPPORT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND OTHER PROVISIONS. THESE YOUNG ADULTS THEN LACK THE BASIC NECESSITIES TO TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUTH WITH ADULTS WHO CAN HELP THEM FROM BECOMING DISCONNECTED.
Project Director: CORA GREENBERG
Requested By: BUCHWALD
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 845 NORTH BROADWAY WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603 (914) 761-0600
Project Title: PARENT CHILD HOME PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM MATERIALS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AND TOYS, FOR THIS EARLY LITERACY AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE CHALLENGED BY POVERTY, LOW LEVELS OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY BARRIERS. THIS PROGRAM IS NON SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: JAN FISHER
Requested By: OTIS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTCOTT COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 826 EUCLID AVENUE SYRACUSE, NY 13210 (315) 478-8634
Project Title: TWO HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
Funded Amount: $6,350
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TWO HIGH EFFICIENCY, QUIET COMFORT LIVO MINI-SPLIT UNIT AIR CONDITIONING UNITS.
Project Director: JOAN ROYLE
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTLAND HILLS, INC. P.O. BOX 8822 ALBANY, NY 12208 (518) 779-7870
Project Title: PLAYER SAFETY EQUIPMENT/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE INFIELD MASKS FOR GIRLS AGES 6-12, IN OUR INTERMEDIATE TO 12U DIVISIONS TO PREVENT INJURIES AND TO PROTECT PLAYERS. MOST SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIONS AND LEAGUES HAVE MANDATED THE USE OF MASKS BY ALL PLAYERS TO REDUCE POTENTIAL INJURIES. THE FUNDING WILL ALSO BE USED TO UPDATE AND REPLACE ANY ADDITIONAL BASEBALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS NECESSARY TO PLAY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY.
Project Director: KENNETH A SPEANBURG JR.
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WHEATLEY HEIGHTS CHIEFS 77 ANDREWS AVENUE WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798 (631) 394-5593
Project Title: WHEATLEY HEIGHTS CHIEFS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RENOVATE FIELDS ON THE PROPERTY OF WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES (31 LEE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS) TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS OF BACKSTOP ON FIELD AND SLOPED HILL ON SIDELINE, FOR FIELD PREPARATION, MAINTENANCE, AND LINING, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE FOOTBALL U-SHAPED OR FOOTBALL/SOCCER H- SHAPED GOAL POSTS, PORTABLE LIGHTING FOR AFTER DAYLIGHTS SAVINGS TIME, A STORAGE POD FOR EQUIPMENT, PORTABLE TOILETS, BENCHES FOR GAMES, AND ACCESS TO AED DEFIBRILLATOR MACHINE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED AT COLONIAL SPRINGS PARK FOR FIELD PREPARATION, MAINTENANCE, AND LINING, AS WELL AS FOOTBALL U- SHAPED OR FOOTBALL/SOCCER H-SHAPED GOAL POSTS, PORTABLE LIGHTING FOR AFTER DAYLIGHTS SAVINGS TIME, STORAGE POD FOR EQUIPMENT, BENCHES FOR GAMES, AND ACCESS TO AED DEFIBRILLATOR.
Project Director: JOHN C. CARTER, JR.
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILLIAMSBURG INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 22 MIDDLETON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (718) 303-9400
Project Title: MUSIC AND ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SPECIAL MUSIC AND ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS.
Project Director: AARON KOHN
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: Y-COP OF MOUNT VERNON, INC. 227 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10552 (914) 215-3063
Project Title: COUNSELOR -IN TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT)
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE YOUTH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN (10) YOUTH, 13-16 YEARS OLD DURING A SEVEN WEEK PERIOD. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GAIN IMPORTANT ON-THE-JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE.
Project Director: HENRY WILSON
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YESHIVATH KEHILATH YAKOV, INC. 638 BEDFORD AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11211 (718) 963-3940
Project Title: YKY YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE REFERRALS AND GUIDANCE FOR FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE NON-SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: YOSSI MENCZER
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YMCA AT GLEN COVE 125 DOSORIS LANE GLEN COVE, NY 11542 (516) 671-8270
Project Title: SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM
Administering Organization: YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF LONG ISLAND, INCORPORATED
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT SUMMER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS A SUMMER DAY CAMP AND A SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IN A SAFE AND WELL SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT.
Project Director: PETER FOSTER
Requested By: LAVINE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG ISRAEL OF JAMAICA ESTATES 83-10 188TH STREET JAMAICA ESTATES, NY 11423 (718) 479-7500
Project Title: YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Administering Organization: YOUNG ISRAEL PROGRAM, INC.
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY CHILDREN’S CLASSES TO MAKE HATS FOR CANCER VICTIMS, CLOTHING DRIVES FOR THE NEEDY, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ASSEMBLING BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: LINDA BRUKNER
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NY 5 WEST 63RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 630-9640
Project Title: YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, WHICH GIVES TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS THROUGH DEBATE, RESEARCHING LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Project Director: JEN SILVERS 138-46 NORTHERN BOULEVARD FLUSHING, NY 11354
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BINGHAMTON AND BROOME COUNTY, NEW YORK 80 HAWLEY STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13901 (607) 772-0340
Project Title: UPGRADES TO SECURITY SYSTEM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY SYSTEM.
Project Director: CAROLE COPPENS
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUTH AND TENNIS, INC. 177-01 BAISLEY BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11434 (803) 571-0626
Project Title: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TENNIS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC SERVICES TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ANNA BRIGGS RODRIGUEZ
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUTH MINISTRIES FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, INC. 1384 STRATFORD AVENUE BRONX NY 10472 (718) 328-5622
Project Title: YOUTH INITIATIVES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES BY PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL IN-STATE TRIPS AND OTHER EVENTS.
Project Director: DAVID SHUFFLER
Requested By: CRESPO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YWCA WHITE PLAINS & CENTRAL WESTCHESTER, INC. 515 NORTH STREET WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605 (914) 949-6227
Project Title: PAINTING THE BUILDING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO REPAINT THE OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION’S BUILDING.
Project Director: MARIA IMPERIAL
Requested By: BUCHWALD, PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YWCA WHITE PLAINS & CENTRAL WESTCHESTER, INC. 515 NORTH STREET WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605 (914) 949-6227
Project Title: PAINTING THE MAIN BUILDING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO TO REPAINT THE OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION’S MAIN BUILDING ON NORTH STREET IN WHITE PLAINS.
Project Director: MARIA IMPERIAL
Requested By: BUCHWALD, PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHILD CENTER OF NY, INC. 60-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 651-7770 Ext: 215
Project Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AT THE WOODSIDE CLINIC.
Project Director: TRACI DONNELLY
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHINESE-AMERICAN SUNSHINE HOUSE, INC. 837 58TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (917) 969-7018
Project Title: WORKSHOP SERIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SEVERAL WORKSHOPS INCLUDING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS, PARENTING CLASSES, PSYCHOSOCIAL CLUB MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: WINNIE HU
Requested By: ORTIZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CRISIS SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC. 2969 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14214 (716) 834-2310 Ext: 4404
Project Title: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT AID IN SUICIDE PREVENTION, AS WELL AS FOR PROPER COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Project Director: JESSICA PIRRO
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HEIGHTS-HILL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD, INC. 25 FLATBUSH AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (718) 852-5210
Project Title: RAINBOW HEIGHTS CLUB
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE RAINBOW HEIGHTS CLUB PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND SENSITIVE SUPPORT, AS WELL AS CLINICAL SERVICES TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PERSONS LIVING WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF PURCHASING THE EVENING MEAL PROGRAM CONSUMABLES IN THE FORM OF FOOD STUFFS, AS WELL AS FOR NON- EDIBLE CONSUMABLES, SUCH AS DISPOSABLES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. AT THE RAINBOW HEIGHTS CLUB’S EVENING MEAL PROGRAM, OUR MEMBERS PLAN, SHOP FOR, PREPARE, SERVE AND CLEAN UP AFTER AN EARLY EVENING MEAL SERVED FAMILY STYLE, FREE OF CHARGE TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE DAYS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
Project Director: KEVIN GARRITY
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. 5676 RIVERDALE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 796-2191
Project Title: MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN AN EFFORT TO EXPAND SERVICE DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, BY INSTALLING A COMPUTERIZED BILLING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE REVENUE MANAGEMENT.
Project Director: DONNA DEMETRI FRIEDMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SAMARITANS OF NEW YORK, INC. BOX 1259, MADISON SQUARE STATION NEW YORK, NY 10159 (212) 677-3009
Project Title: COMMUNITY SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS TO CAREGIVERS IN SUPPORT OF SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION.
Project Director: ALAN ROSS
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR NEW YORK, INC. 10-16 162ND STREET WHITESTONE, NY 11357 (718) 746-6647
Project Title: EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND CLINICAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Project Director: LARRY GRUBLER
Requested By: BRAUNSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: A BETTER JAMAICA, INC. 114-73 178TH STREET JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 657-2605
Project Title: FAMILY MOVIES IN THE PARK
Funded Amount: $8,250
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM THAT EXHIBITS 16 MOVIES SPREAD ACROSS CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, BROOKVILLE, BAISLEY POND AND ST. ALBANS PARKS.
Project Director: GREG MAYS
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ADIRONDACK CAROUSEL, INC. 2 DEPOT STREET, P.O. BOX 1059 SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983 (518) 891-5867
Project Title: SAFETY FENCE FOR WILLIAM MORRIS PARK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INSTALL BLACK METAL FENCING TO SURROUND THE WILLIAM MORRIS PARK TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF ALL VISITORS.
Project Director: MARTIN ROWLEY P.O. BOX 573 SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983
Requested By: JONES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ALLIANCE OF RESIDENT THEATRES/NEW YORK, INC. 520 EIGHTH AVENUE, SUITE 319 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 244-6667 Ext: 228
Project Title: A.R.T. NEW YORK TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR THE HAROLD AND MIMI STEINBERG THEATRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES THEATRE MANAGEMENT TRAINING.
Project Director: VIRGINIA LOULOUDES
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY BASED ARTISTS OF WESTCHESTER, INC. 128 SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE MT. VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 473-5788
Project Title: CHILDREN’S ART INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND AND MAINTAIN THE CHILDREN’S ART INSTITUTE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MUSIC, ART AND DANCE. THIS WILL ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF EFFORTS IN PRESERVING THE QUALITY ART SERVICES, CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF MT. VERNON.
Project Director: SALEEM SULLIVAN
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BELLEVUE PRESERVATION, INC. P.O. BOX 3721 SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 (518) 393-0403
Project Title: BELLEVUE VETERANS PARK SIGNAGE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE AT BELLEVUE VETERANS PARK.
Project Director: WALTER S HURD, JR. 1949 EUCLID AVENUE SCHENECTADY, NY 12306
Requested By: SANTABARBARA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BLACK SPECTRUM THEATER COMPANY, INC. 119-07 MERRICK BOULEVARD JAMAICA, NY 11434 (718) 723-1800
Project Title: ST. ALBANS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, AND CREATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CARL CLAY
Requested By: HYNDMAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE, INC. 80 VAN CORTLANDT PARK SOUTH, SUITE 7D-1 BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 601-7399
Project Title: FREE CONCERTS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE CONCERTS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY VENUES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DAVID NUSSENBAUM
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, INCORPORATED 1738 HONE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10461 (718) 931-9500
Project Title: FREE CONCERT SERIES
Funded Amount: $25,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PRESENT THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS IN THE NORTHWEST BRONX.
Project Director: CHARLIE VASQUEZ
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRONX OPERA COMPANY, INC. 5 MINERVA PLACE BRONX, NY 10468 (718) 365-4209
Project Title: FULL OPERA PRODUCTIONS IN ENGLISH
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LOW-COST, FULL OPERA PRODUCTIONS IN THE BRONX COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: MICHAEL SPIERMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, INC. 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11217 (718) 636-4138
Project Title: ARTS EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THEATRE ARTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARDS #18 AND #22.
Project Director: TAMARA MCCAW
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL, INC. 20 JAY STREET, SUITE 616 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 625-0080
Project Title: ARTS EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ARTS PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PS/IS 206, PS 222, PS 234, AND PS 254.
Project Director: CHARLOTTE COHEN
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY, INC. 334 FURMAN STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 802-0603
Project Title: BROOKLYN PARK CONSERVANCY
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS IN THE PARK. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE CONSERVANCY’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER.
Project Director: RICHARD LOYD
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 128 PIERREPONT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 222-4111 Ext: 239
Project Title: FREE TOUR PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH FREE TOUR PROGRAMS HELD ONSITE AT THE LANDMARK BUILDINGS AND AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD CENTER. THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CURRICULUM ALIGNS WITH NEW YORK’S COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND ENGAGES STUDENTS IN CRITICAL THINKING, RIGOROUS INQUIRY, AND WRITING AND ORAL COMMUNICATION, WHICH WILL HELP CLOSE THE "SKILLS GAP" FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS. FUNDS WILL ALSO HELP EXPAND ITS SCHOOL TOUR PROGRAMS AT ITS NEW PUBLIC HISTORY PROJECT, WATERFRONT, WHICH INCLUDES A MAJOR LONG-TERM EXHIBITION HOUSED IN A NEW SATELLITE MUSEUM SPACE, BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DUMBO. EXPANDED SCHOOL TOURS WILL INCLUDE THE WATERFRONT SHUTTERBUGS (GRADE PRE-K-1), STEAM ON THE WATERFRONT (GRADE 4-8), AND WORKING ON THE WATERFRONT (GRADE 6-12).
Project Director: DEBORAH SCHWARTZ
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BROOKLYN’S THREE KINGS DAY PARADE, INC. 89 MOORE STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11206 (516) 244-8431
Project Title: THREE KINGS DAY PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SECURE THE CAMELLOS, OR CAMELS FOR THE THREE KINGS DAY PARADE. THESE CAMELS ARE A CULTURAL TRADITION, AS WELL AS HAVE SIGNIFICANT MEANING TO THE COMMUNITY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Project Director: RADAMES MILLAN
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BRRALLIANCE, INC. 1902 NIAGARA STREET BUFFALO, NY 14207 (716) 873-7940
Project Title: BRRALLIANCE
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING AT THE BLACK ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK AND OTHER QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS.
Project Director: MARY ANN KEDRON
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO NAVAL PARK COMMITTEE, INC. ONE NAVAL PARK COVE BUFFALO, NY 14202 (716) 847-1773
Project Title: MONUMENT IN TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN VETERANS THAT FOUGHT IN WARS FROM 1776 - CURRENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF A PUBLIC MONUMENT IN TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN VETERANS THAT FOUGHT IN WARS FROM 1776 - CURRENT. THIS MONUMENT WILL SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Project Director: PAUL MARZELLA
Requested By: PEOPLES-STOKES
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY, INC. 499 FRANKLIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR BUFFALO, NY 14202 (716) 885-0331
Project Title: ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Funded Amount: $22,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR A BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT AT NIAWANDA PARK IN THE CITY OF TONAWANDA.
Project Director: MICHAEL GIAMBRA
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: BUSHWICK STARR, INC. 207 STARR STREET, #2-2 BROOKLYN, NY 11237 (718) 306-2370
Project Title: VISUAL AND PREFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR VISUAL ARTS AND PERFORMANCES IN THE BUSHWICK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: JOHN DEL GAUDIO 207 STARR STREET, #2-2 BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Requested By: DAVILA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL ASTORIA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INCORPORATED 25-69 38TH STREET ASTORIA, NY 11103 (718) 728-7820
Project Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS MOVIES AND MUSIC IN THE PARK.
Project Director: MARIE TORNIALI
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. 441 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 479-5299
Project Title: ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE UNDERSERVED IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY AND IN PUBLIC VENUES. ALL SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS WILL SUPPORT COMMON CORE OBJECTIVES. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE KEY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS FROM OUR SCHOLASTIC CATALOG AT PUBLIC CONCERTS, IN MUNICIPAL SETTINGS, AND IN LIBRARIES.
Project Director: LAURANCE A. LUTTINGER
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. 441 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 479-5299
Project Title: CNY JAZZ CENTRAL PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MUSIC PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC AND SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS.
Project Director: LARRY LUTTINGER
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CHARLES PARK CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INC. 133-55 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420 (516) 418-7275
Project Title: CHARLES PARK RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RESTORATION AND REPAIR OF THE FRANK M. CHARLES MEMORIAL PARK, INCLUDING THE PLAYGROUND FENCE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT.
Project Director: JOSEPH CAMPISI 98-17 165TH AVENUE HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF MOUNT VERNON ONE ROOSEVELT SQUARE MT. VERNON, NY 10550 (914) 665-2611
Project Title: SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BRING PUBLIC CONCERTS TO THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.
Project Director: SHERYL BROWNLEE
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CITY OF ROCHESTER 30 CHURCH STREET, ROOM 202A ROCHESTER, NY 14614 (585) 475-7028
Project Title: CLARISSA STREET REUNION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CLARISSA STREET REUNION, A SUMMER FESTIVAL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: JAMES SMITH
Requested By: GANTT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CNY ARTS, INC. JOHN H. MULROY CIVIC CENTER, 11TH FLOOR 421 MONTGOMERY STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 13202 (315) 435-2155
Project Title: ON MY OWN TIME: LOCAL AMATEUR ARTIST EXHIBITION AT THE EVERSON MUSEUM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE LOCAL COMPANIES HOLDING IN- HOUSE ART EXHIBITIONS FEATURING WORK CREATED BY AMATEUR ARTISTS. THIS EXHIBIT IS SHOWN FOR ONE MONTH AT THE EVERSON, WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Project Director: STEPHEN BUTLER
Requested By: STIRPE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COASTAL PATROL CADET CORPS, INC. 2526 WOODLAWN AVENUE WANTAGH, NY 11793 (516) 781-0133
Project Title: PARADE COSTUMES AND EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO BE USED DURING EVENTS AND PARADES, SUCH AS MOCK WEAPONS, SASHES, FLAGS AND UNIFORMS.
Project Director: ANTHONY PACE
Requested By: MILLER-M
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. - BROOKLYN COLLEGE P.O. BOX 100163 BROOKLYN, NY 11210 (718) 951-4600 Ext: 3321
Project Title: CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION AND SCHOOL TIME SERIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL "CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION" CONCERTS AND "SCHOOL TIME" SERIES AT THE BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Project Director: JON YANOFSKY
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CONRAD POPPENHUSEN ASSOCIATION 114-04 14TH ROAD COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356 (718) 358-0067
Project Title: POPPENHUSEN INSTITUTE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Project Director: SUSAN BRUSTMANN
Requested By: SIMANOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOR STATEN ISLAND, INC. P.O. BOX 50197 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305 (718) 447-3329
Project Title: STATEN ISLAND ARTS BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATEN ISLAND BASED ARTS AND HUMANITIES ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR PROMOTION AND EXPANSION.
Project Director: GENA MIMOZO
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CROTONA PARK NATURE CENTER 1591 FULTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10457 (718) 378-2061
Project Title: CROTONA PARK’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL WEEKS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A BRONX-BASED ARTIST WHO WILL PAINT A MURAL TO REVITALIZE A SPACE IN CROTONA PARK AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE CROTONA COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DAY EVENT.
Project Director: SHAWN CARGIL
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DESTROYER ESCORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM P.O. BOX 1926 ALBANY, NY 12201 (518) 431-1943
Project Title: HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RESTORE THE MUSEUM’S ANTIQUE CLASSIC 26- FOOT WOODEN MOTOR WHALEBOAT.
Project Director: TIMOTHY C. RIZZUTO
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EASTVILLE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SAG HARBOR, INC. 139 HAMPTON STREET, P.O. BOX 2036 SAG HARBOR, NY 11963 (631) 725-4711
Project Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EXHIBITIONS, READINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES AND TOURS, AS WELL AS FOR DISSEMINATING HISTORICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: GEORGETTE GRIER-KEY
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EASTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 66 SYRACUSE, NY 13206 (315) 437-5087
Project Title: EAST WOODS SKATE PLAZA LANDSCAPING PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE GREENERY, GROUND COVER AND PLANTINGS TO ENHANCE THE LANDSCAPING AT THE SKATE PLAZA IN EASTWOOD IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE.
Project Director: JUDY LEWIS 205 RIGI AVENUE SYRACUSE, NY 13206
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ELAINE KAUFMAN CULTURAL CENTER - LUCY MOSES SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND DANCE 129 WEST 67TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 (212) 501-3358
Project Title: SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FIVE WEEK SUMMER WORKSHOP TO TEACH THEATER TO CHILDREN.
Project Director: KATHARINE REECE
Requested By: ROSENTHAL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE, INC. 545 WEST 52ND STREET NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 247-4982
Project Title: REPLACEMENT THEATER LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY-OWNED THEATER SPACE.
Project Director: AARON HOCK
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FEDERATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF QUEENS, INC. 20-12 21ST AVENUE ASTORIA, NY 11105 (718) 592-5757
Project Title: CULTURAL AWARENESS EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT RAISE CULTURAL AWARENESS.
Project Director: ANGIE MARKHAM
Requested By: SIMOTAS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FOUR FREEDOMS PARK CONSERVANCY, INC. 1110 2ND AVENUE, SUITE 301 NEW YORK, NY 10022 (212) 204-8831
Project Title: INITIATIVES, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FOUR FREEDOMS PARK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FOUR FREEDOMS PARK.
Project Director: GABRIEL TENNEN
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRESHSTART-CULTURAL THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTIONS, INC. 10 RICHMAN PLAZA, SUITE 23A BRONX, NY 10453 (347) 503-8609
Project Title: FRESHSTART/ BRONX-SENIOR CITIZEN-COMMUNITY THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMMING BASED AT THE BRONXWORKS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER IN THE BRONX.
Project Director: JOHN PINDER
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF CUNNINGHAM PARK, INC. P.O. BOX 660134 FLUSHING, NY 11366 (718) 465-3341
Project Title: PARK MAINTENANCE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PARK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, WHICH WILL KEEP THIS A PREMIER PARK OF NORTHEAST QUEENS.
Project Director: MARC. A. HAKEN
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK, INC. 2-17 51ST AVENUE, APARTMENT 903 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 340-1836
Project Title: GANTRY PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SIGNAGE IN GANTRY PARK THAT WILL INFORM ITS VISITORS OF THE GEOGRAPHY, HORTICULTURE AND HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF THE PARK.
Project Director: ROBERT BASCH
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THE NUBIAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, INC. 892 EASTERN PARKWAY, 1ST FLOOR BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 453-7586
Project Title: GENERAL SUPPORT AND PREPARATION FOR DECEMBER 2017 CONCERT
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH EXPOSE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF BEDFORD-STUYVESANT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUALS, AS WELL AS FOR OTHER FORMS OF BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE DECEMBER 2017 CONCERT.
Project Director: EDWRD HARRISON GORDON
Requested By: WRIGHT-T
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF THOMAS GREENE PARK, INC. 143 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, #1A BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (917) 868-5332
Project Title: FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, SUCH AS A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, A HALLOWEEN PARADE, A TREE LIGHTING, AN ANNUAL STREET FAIR, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS.
Project Director: SUE WOLFE
Requested By: SIMON
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: FRIENDS OF VAN CORTLANDT PARK, INC. 80 VAN CORTLANDT PARK SOUTH, SUITE E1 BRONX, NY 10463 (718) 601-1460
Project Title: PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY BY INCREASING SAFETY THROUGH REPAIRS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE.
Project Director: CHRISTINA TAYLOR
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GALLERY NORTH, INC. 90 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 751-2676
Project Title: ARTS PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $75,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH, FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION.
Project Director: JUDITH LEVY
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GENERAL PULASKI ASSOCIATION, INC. 340 WELLINGWOOD DRIVE EAST AMHERST, NY 14051 (716) 689-1464
Project Title: PULASKI DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE PULASKI DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EVENT HELD IN JULY.
Project Director: BRIAN RUSK
Requested By: WALLACE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREATER PORT JEFFERSON ARTS COUNCIL, INC. P.O. BOX 204 PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777 (631) 473-5220
Project Title: COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CONCERTS, FILM SERIES AND THE ANNUAL CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL IN PORT JEFFERSON.
Project Director: ALAN VARELLA
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GREENWICH VILLAGE SOCIETY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INC. 232 EAST 11TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10003 (212) 475-9585 Ext: 39
Project Title: PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Project Director: SAM MOSKOWITZ
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAITI CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INC. 558 ST. JOHN’S PLACE BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (347) 565-4429
Project Title: MIZIK AYITI!
Funded Amount: $7,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SHOWCASE TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF PERFORMANCE ARTS IN BROOKLYN VENUES. THIS THREE PART SERIES WILL FEATURE PERFORMANCES OF HAITIAN FOLKLORE, MUSIC, POETRY, AND DANCE BY HAITI-BASED AND HAITIAN DIASPORA ARTISTS. EACH PERFORMANCE WILL PRESENT TWO OR MORE DISCIPLINES THAT SHARE A THEME OR GENRE AND WILL PRIORITIZE JUXTAPOSING ARTISTS AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN THEIR CAREER.
Project Director: REGINE ROMAIN
Requested By: BICHOTTE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HAMPTONS TAKE 2 DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, INC. P.O. BOX 550 BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932 (631) 237-8055
Project Title: DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS FOR THE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL.
Project Director: JACQUI LOFARO
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE 229 WEST 135TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10030 (917) 334-8694
Project Title: IMPACT KIDS
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO INTRODUCE VARIOUS FORMS OF PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITHIN THE HARLEM COMMUNITY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMANCES, LECTURES, IN-STATE OUTINGS, TRAINING AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Project Director: VOZA RIVERS
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TONAWANDAS, INC. 113 MAIN STREET TONAWANDA, NY 14150 (716) 694-7406
Project Title: FACILITY RENOVATIONS
Funded Amount: $11,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE SOCIETY’S RESOURCE CENTER BUILDING LOCATED AT 126 BROAD STREET.
Project Director: ALICE ROTH
Requested By: SCHIMMINGER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM OF WESTCHESTER 511 WARBURTON AVENUE YONKERS, NY 10701 (914) 963-4550
Project Title: 2018 AMPHITHEATER PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM’S 2018 AMPHITHEATER SEASON, WHICH PROVIDES EXTENDED HOURS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO THOUSANDS OF VISITORS ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM JULY 7TH THROUGH AUGUST 19TH. PROGRAM SUPPORT WILL ALLOW THE MUSEUM TO CONTINUE TO HOST NOTEWORTHY COLLABORATIONS WITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS PURPL (HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON), THE NATIONAL COMEDY THEATER (NEW YORK CITY), HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (COLD SPRING), AND THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE (YONKERS).
Project Director: RICHARD HALEVY
Requested By: MAYER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM 370 BROADWAY ALBANY, NY 12207 (518) 427-1916
Project Title: IRISH AMERICAN WEBSITE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP A BRAND NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE THAT WILL CONTAIN AN EXCITING NEW DESIGN WHICH INSPIRES INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT BY ALL AUDIENCES.
Project Director: RYAN D. MAHONEY
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM 370 BROADWAY ALBANY, NY 12207 (518) 427-1916
Project Title: INTERACTIVE GENEALOGY TOUCHSCREEN KIOSK
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A TOUCHSCREEN KIOSK THAT WILL PROVIDE A MAP OF IRELAND WITH ALL SURNAMES, AND AS YOU CLICK ON A SURNAME IT WILL SHOW INFORMATION ON HOW MANY PEOPLE OF THAT SURNAME WERE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY, WHAT TOWN THEY LIVE IN, HISTORY OF THAT COUNTY, DEMOGRAPHIC INFO, AND MORE.
Project Director: RYAN MAHONEY
Requested By: FAHY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LADIES’ VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY OF EAST HAMPTON, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, INC. 95 MAIN STREET EAST HAMPTON, NY 11937 (631) 324-1220
Project Title: 125TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVAL PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED DIGITIZE AND ORGANIZE 125 YEARS OF RECORDS, DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE.
Project Director: MARY ANNA MORRIS
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 MAIN STREET, SUITE 1 PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 (516) 767-1384 Ext: 101
Project Title: CHILDREN’S SERIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.
Project Director: AMY DASH
Requested By: D’URSO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LEHMAN COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. 250 BEDFORD PARK BOULEVARD WEST BRONX, NY 10468 (718) 960-8232
Project Title: CULTURAL CELEBRATION FOR THE BRONX
Funded Amount: $30,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT CULTURAL CONCERTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT NO COST.
Project Director: EVA BORNSTEIN
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: LIONS CLUB OF NORTH BABYLON, INC. P.O. BOX 2040 NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703 (631) 219-1645
Project Title: CREATION OF A GARDEN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A MEDITATION/SERENITY GARDEN AT THE BELMONT LAKE STATE PARK.
Project Director: BRIDGET FATUZZO
Requested By: JEAN-PIERRE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MAMA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INC. 149 WEST126TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10027 (212) 280-1045
Project Title: MAMA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES AND TRAVELING THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TIED INTO THE COMMUNITY’S RICH TRADITIONS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RENOWNED GOSPEL FOR TEENS PROGRAM, A UNIQUE AFTER SCHOOL EFFORT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOSPEL MUSIC AND ITS PERFORMANCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS.
Project Director: VY HIGGINSEN
Requested By: DICKENS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MARQUIS STUDIOS, LTD 45 MAIN STREET, #616 BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 694-9400
Project Title: YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS TO BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN THE WHITE BUILDING AND AT P.S. 170 IN THE BRONX.
Project Director: DAVID MARQUIS
Requested By: JOYNER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: MIDTOWN MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. 630 NINTH AVENUE, SUITE 802 NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 245-0710
Project Title: INSIDE BROADWAY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE INSIDE BROADWAY,WHICH IS A NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES BROADWAY CLASSIC MUSICALS IN A CONTEMPORARY LIGHT FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
Project Director: MICHAEL PRESSER
Requested By: TITUS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 200 LIBERTY STREET, 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10281 (212) 312-8800
Project Title: 9/11 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TOURS FOR NEW YORK STATE STUDENTS
Funded Amount: $7,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE STUDENT VISITS TO THE 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM BY COVERING THE COST OF ADMISSION, AS WELL AS FOR PROGRAM COSTS, INCLUDING TEACHING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, TO ENSURE THESE STUDENTS LEARN THE VITAL LESSONS OF 9/ 11. GEARED FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12, THESE PROGRAMS ARE DIFFERENTIATED BY GRADE LEVEL, ALIGN WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS, COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS/THEMES RELATED TO 9/11 AND CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY.
Project Director: ANTHONY GARDNER
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 2900 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10458 (718) 817-8542
Project Title: GARDENING AND NUTRITIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS FOR PROGRAMS, WHICH WILL HELP TEACHERS EDUCATE COMMUNITY CHILDREN ON PROPER NUTRITION AND GARDENING.
Project Director: AARON BOUSKA
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE 64 FULTON STREET, SUITE 1108 NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 662-0760
Project Title: FREE CLASSICAL THEATRE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE OFF- BROADWAY THEATRE IN PUBLIC PARKS.
Project Director: STEPHEN BURDMAN
Requested By: SEAWRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHERN MANHATTAN ARTS ALLIANCE 5030 BROADWAY, SUITE 723 NEW YORK, NY 10034 (212) 567-4394
Project Title: CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE GROUP EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE LOCAL ARTISTS AND THE DOMINICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL PROGRAM.
Project Director: JOANNA CASTRO
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NORTHERN WOODSIDE COALITION, INC. 33-47 60TH STREET WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 205-1030
Project Title: CONCERTS AND HOLIDAYS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR CONCERTS, AND THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY IN THE WOODSIDE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: TOM RYAN
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ORCHESTRA OF THE BRONX, INC. 5 MINERVA PLACE, 2J BRONX, NY 10468 (718) 365-4209
Project Title: ORCHESTRA CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS AT NO COST TO BRONX COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.
Project Director: MICHAEL SPIERMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION OF SAG HARBOR, N.Y., INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 1653 SAG HARBOR, NY 11963 (917) 613-7719
Project Title: MASHASHIMUET PARK COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR A NEW PLAYGROUND FOR THE MASHASHIMUET PARK IN SAG HARBOR.
Project Director: JANINE RAYANO 39 DIVISION STREET SAG HARBOR, NY 11963
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PELHAM ART CENTER 155 FIFTH AVENUE PELHAM, NY 10803 (914) 738-2525
Project Title: MEDIA LAB
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NINE NEW MAC DESKTOP COMPUTERS, INITIAL LICENSING FOR NEW GRAPHICS SOFTWARE (ADOBE SUITE) AND TWO 3-D PRINTERS FOR THE MEDIA LAB OF A COMMUNITY ART CENTER, WHICH WILL OFFER MANY AFFORDABLE DIGITAL ARTS CLASSES EMPHASIZING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) CONCEPTS.
Project Director: LYNN HONEYSETT
Requested By: PAULIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PJS JAZZ SOCIETY, INC. 199 NORTH COLUMBUS AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553 (914) 664-0623
Project Title: KEEPING AMERICA’S CLASSICAL MUSIC ALIVE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL JAZZ MUSIC SERIES FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON.
Project Director: GREG KOSTER
Requested By: PRETLOW
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRESERVATION BUFFALO NIAGARA 617 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14203 (716) 852-3300
Project Title: WEST SIDE INTENSIVE LEVEL SURVEY
Funded Amount: $50,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SURVEY BUFFALO’S WEST SIDE NORTH OF FERRY STREET AND SOUTH OF FOREST AVENUE, AS WELL AS TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS, AND ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION. THIS SURVEY WOULD OPEN MANY LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS TO THE STATE HOMEOWNER TAX CREDIT, ALLOWING THEM TO MAKE REPAIRS THAT WILL STRENGTHEN THEIR HOME’S VALUE AND BUILD COMMUNITY WEALTH OVER TIME.
Project Director: JESSIE FISHER
Requested By: RYAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PRIDE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC. 25 VICTORY BOULEVARD, 3RD FLOOR STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (708) 808-1360
Project Title: HOLIDAY CONCERT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A HOLIDAY CONCERT FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: RALPH VOGEL
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE, INC. 95 PROSPECT PARK WEST BROOKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 965-8953
Project Title: PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS IN PROSPECT PARK.
Project Director: MATT OJALA
Requested By: MOSLEY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS DOMINICAN PARADE, INC. 35-41 94TH STREET, SUITE D4 JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (347) 684-2842
Project Title: LET’S HAVE A PARADE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FLOAT DECORATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PARADE PROMOTION, FOR THE ANNUAL DOMINICAN PARADE HELD IN JACKSON HEIGHTS.
Project Director: ESTEBAN PERALTA
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS THEATRE IN THE PARK, INC. 14 UNITED NATIONS AVENUE SOUTH FLUSHING, NY 11368 (718) 760-0686
Project Title: NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF ITS BOROUGH, AND OFFERS UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ONSITE AND IN SCHOOLS THAT FOSTER GREATER CULTURAL AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS THROUGH NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING IMMIGRANT VOICES PROJECT.
Project Director: TARYN SACRAMONE
Requested By: AUBRY
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: QUEENS VILLAGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, CORP. P.O. BOX 0766 QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428 (718) 468-2160
Project Title: BEAUTIFICATION
Funded Amount: $12,500
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE UPKEEP OF THE MEMORIAL PARK GROUNDS.
Project Director: NAGASSAR RAMGARIB
Requested By: VANEL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: REBOLI CENTER FOR ART AND HISTORY P.O. BOX 435 STONY BROOK, NY 11790 (631) 698-5293
Project Title: MUSEUM EXHIBIT PREPARATION AND COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $20,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR OUTREACH EFFORTS, AS WELL AS FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS.
Project Director: COLLEEN HANSON
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RIVERDALE CHORAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 436 BRONX, NY 10471 (917) 972-5353
Project Title: COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE CONCERTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY.
Project Director: CATHERINE DAVIS 555 KAPPOCK STREET, APT. 16J BRONX, NY 10463
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROBERSON MEMORIAL, INC. 30 FRONT STREET BINGHAMTON, NY 13905 (607) 772-0660
Project Title: PLANETARIUM PROGRAM AND COMPUTERS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A PLANETARIUM SHOW TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR VISITORS’ ENJOYMENT. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE THREE DESKTOP COMPUTERS.
Project Director: TERRY MCDONALD
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROCKAWAY ARTISTS ALLIANCE, INC. 260 BEACH 116TH STREET ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694 (718) 474-0861
Project Title: ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATION
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ART EXHIBITIONS AND ART EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS OF ROCKAWAY, QUEENS.
Project Director: CHRISTINE MULLALLY
Requested By: PHEFFER AMATO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROSENDALE THEATRE COLLECTIVE, INC. 408 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 545 ROSENDALE, NY 12472 (845) 658-8989
Project Title: CHILDREN’S SERIES OF THEATER FOR SUMMER OF 2018
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN’S SERIES OF THEATER 2018, WHICH IS PERFORMED IN-HOUSE, USING LOCAL TALENT, AS WELL AS FOR REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY KNOWN PRODUCTION TALENT.
Project Director: ANN CITRON
Requested By: CAHILL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. 231 WEST 39TH STREET, SUITE 1200 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 719-9393 Ext: 304
Project Title: ARTS EDUCATION OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $6,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SELECTED PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITHIN BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARDS #18 AND #22.
Project Director: JULIE C. LEVY
Requested By: WEINSTEIN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC. 231 WEST 39TH STREET, SUITE 1200 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 719-9393
Project Title: SCHOOL-BASED THEATER RESIDENCIES
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROVIDE SCHOOLS WITH IN-DEPTH PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT THE PROCESS OF THEATER PRODUCTION TO PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND CURRICULUM STANDARDS.
Project Director: JULIA C. LEVY
Requested By: FARRELL, JR
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: RUSSIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC. 70 WEST 36TH STREET, SUITE 701 NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 687-6118
Project Title: RUSSIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK SHOWCASING RUSSIAN CULTURE.
Project Director: MARINA KOVALYOV
Requested By: CYMBROWITZ-S
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY, INC. 480 WEST 42ND STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 967-1913
Project Title: SIGNATURE THEATRE 2017/2018 SEASON
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE 2017/2018 SEASON, FEATURING WORKS BY SUZAN-LORI PARKS, STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS, EDWARD ALBEE, AND DOMINIQUE MORRISEAU, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE TICKETS.
Project Director: LAUREN HALLFORD
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SINFONIETTA OF RIVERDALE, LTD. 3125 ARLINGTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10463 (917) 689-1211
Project Title: CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE NORTHWEST BRONX.
Project Director: MARK MANDARANO
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK, INC. 32-01 VERNON BOULEVARD, P.O. BOX 6259 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106 (718) 956-1819
Project Title: COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT, INCLUDING AN ART MAKING PROGRAM, PERFORMANCES AND LIVE MUSIC, FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: KATIE DENNY HOROWITZ
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOL ZIM JEWISH ENRICHMENT MUSIC FOUNDATION, INC. 85-39 213TH STREET QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 (917) 592-0019
Project Title: MUSIC AND ART
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE AND ORGANIZE CULTURAL MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS ARE NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: STACEY DIX
Requested By: WEPRIN-D
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM 12 FULTON STREET NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 748-8613
Project Title: FREE FRIDAYS AT THE SEAPORT MUSEUM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SEAPORT MUSEUM FREE FRIDAYS, WHICH SEEKS TO ENGAGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING FREE ADMISSION AND MUSEUM ACTIVITIES EVERY TWO WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO OFFSET THE NECESSARY OPERATING COSTS FOR LARGE SCALE COMMUNITY EVENTS, AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENTS.
Project Director: YVONNE SIMONS
Requested By: NIOU
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STATEN ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. 614 BROADWAY STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 (718) 442-3100
Project Title: ANIMAL CARE SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD, FORAGE, AND VETERINARY SERVICES FOR ALL ANIMALS UNDER THE CARE OF THE ZOO.
Project Director: KENNETH MITCHELL
Requested By: TITONE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, INC. P.O. BOX 96 CAMILLUS, NY 13031 (315) 706-2147
Project Title: FILM EXPLORATION FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSIONS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS INTERESTED IN ALL ASPECTS OF FILM INCLUDING DIRECTING, EDITING, SCREENWRITING, MUSIC SCORES, AND DESIGN.
Project Director: MICHAEL MASSURIN
Requested By: MAGNARELLI
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SYRACUSE JAZZFEST PRODUCTIONS, INC. 314 NORTH AVENUE, SUITE 2 SYRACUSE, NY 13206 (315) 437-5627
Project Title: SYRACUSE JAZZ FEST
Funded Amount: $11,333
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE 35TH ANNUAL EDITION OF JAZZ FEST.
Project Director: FRANK MALFITANO
Requested By: HUNTER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THALIA SPANISH THEATRE, INC. 41-17 GREENPOINT AVENUE SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104 (718) 729-3880
Project Title: PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AND CHILDREN FOR WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES.
Project Director: ANGEL GIL
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THEATER ET AL, INC. 5-49 49TH AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 (718) 482-7069
Project Title: THEATER ARTS AT THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE THEATER ARTS, INCLUDING FAMILY PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SHEILA LEWANDOWSKI
Requested By: NOLAN
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: THREE VILLAGE COMMUNITY TRUST, INCORPORATED P.O. BOX 2596 SETAUKET, NY 11733 (631) 689-0225
Project Title: PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS PROJECTS INCLUDING THE FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL, THE BRUCE HOUSE, THE RUBBER FACTORY WORKERS HOUSES, AND THE HAWKINS HOUSE.
Project Director: CYNTHIA BARNES
Requested By: ENGLEBRIGHT
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN OF COLONIE 534 LOUDON ROAD NEWTONVILLE, NY 12128 (518) 783-6292
Project Title: PRUYN HOUSE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE TOWN OF COLONIE’S PRUYN HOUSE.
Project Director: CHRIS KELSEY
Requested By: STECK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TOWN SQUARE, INC. 102 OAK STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 609-1090
Project Title: SUMMERSTARZ FESTIVAL
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL SUMMERSTARZ FESTIVAL, WHICH IS A FREE SUMMER FAMILY MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL HELD IN GREENPOINT/NORTHSIDE OPEN SPACE AREAS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE OTHER FREE EVENTS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: SUSAN ANDERSON
Requested By: LENTOL
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: TRAVIS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE, INC. 17 CANNON AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 (718) 983-9077
Project Title: 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPENSES OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE.
Project Director: JOHN DALTON 75 CANNON AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Requested By: CUSICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND INWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 57 WADSWORTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10033 (212) 795-1600
Project Title: MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT FORT TRYON PARK
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE ANNUAL MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT FORT TRYON PARK. THIS EVENT SPREADS AWARENESS OF THE CULTURAL VITALITY AND ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND INWOOD COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DENNIS REEDER
Requested By: DE LA ROSA
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, INC. 2 MUSEUM LANE WATERFORD, NY 12188 (518) 238-0809
Project Title: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CARE OF THE COLLECTION HOUSED IN THE MUSEUM, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE UPDATES TO RECORD KEEPING AND STORAGE. SPECIFICALLY, ACID-FREE BOXES AND OTHER ADDITIONAL ACID- FREE ITEMS WOULD BE PURCHASED SO THAT ITEMS CAN BE PROPERLY SECURED FROM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY FLUCTUATIONS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THESE HISTORICAL ITEMS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE A HVAC SYSTEM FOR THE CONTINUED STABILITY OF STORAGE, ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS, AND A FENCE TO HELP VISITORS WISHING TO USE OUR COLLECTION FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES FIND PARKING.
Project Director: ANASTASIA GARCEAU
Requested By: MCDONALD-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTERN NEW YORK RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. 395 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127 (716) 662-7041
Project Title: RAILWAY RESTORATION
Funded Amount: $40,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE ON GOING PRESERVATION OF THE RAILROAD DEPOT, WHICH IS USED TO HOST NUMEROUS EVENTS IN TOWN SUCH AS THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY, FARMERS MARKETS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS.
Project Director: JAMES SLOMINSKI
Requested By: KEARNS
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. BOX 686 WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY 11978 (631) 288-1139
Project Title: COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE WESTHAMPTON COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Project Director: JON STANAT
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY 2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD BRONX, NY 10460 (718) 220-6899
Project Title: BRONZ ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATES IN SCIENCE FOR NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Project Director: KAREN TINGLEY
Requested By: RIVERA-J
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WOMEN’S CENTER 213 STATE STREET, #1 BINGHAMTON, NY 13901 (607) 785-3429
Project Title: URBAN MURAL ART PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR URBAN MURALS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC BEAUTIFICATION, BLIGHT REMOVAL, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN BINGHAMTON.
Project Director: PAG JOHNSTON
Requested By: LUPARDO
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WOMEN’S HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 50 EAST 168TH STREET BRONX, NY 10452 (718) 839-1100
Project Title: BRONX RISING!: MUSIC, FILM & SPOKEN WORD OF THE BOROUGH
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE BRONX RISING!: MUSIC, FILM, & SPOKEN WORD OF THE BOROUGH, A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MONTHLY SERIES. BRONX RISING! BRINGS THE BRONX’S CULTURAL RICHES, PAST AND PRESENT, TO LIFE THROUGH MUSIC, COMEDY, DANCE, FILM SCREENINGS WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, POETRY READINGS, SPOKEN WORD EVENTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMMING. BY LAYERING EVENTS WITH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ELEMENTS, THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM A MORE ENRICHING AND INFORMATIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
Project Director: ELENA MARTINEZ
Requested By: BLAKE
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE, INC. 39-42 59TH STREET WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 476-8449
Project Title: CULTURE IN WOODSIDE
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CONCERTS, MOVIES, AND OTHER CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE WOODSIDE AND JACKSON HEIGHTS AREAS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: ADRIANA BELTRAN
Requested By: DENDEKKER
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: YOUNG MEN’S AND YOUNG WOMEN’S HEBREW ASSOCIATION OF THE BRONX 5625 ARLINGTON AVENUE BRONX, NY 10471 (718) 548-8200
Project Title: RIVERDALE RISING STARS AND RIVERDALE REPERATORY THEATER
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW COST THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AT THE RIVERDALE YM-YWHA FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Project Director: DEANN FORMAN
Requested By: DINOWITZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: AMUDIM COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. 11 BROADWAY, SUITE 1076 NEW YORK, NY 10004 (646) 517-0222
Project Title: SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS
Funded Amount: $12,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, ITS LONG TERM EFFECTS, AND HOW IT DESTROYS THE VICTIM AND THEIR FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALSO SHOW PEOPLE THAT WITH THE PROPER INTERVENTION, HELP IS AVAILABLE. PROGRAM IS NON- SECTARIAN AND OPEN TO ALL.
Project Director: SUSAN SHTUNDEL
Requested By: HIKIND
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: CENTER FOR SAFETY & CHANGE, INC. 9 JOHNSONS LANE NEW CITY, NY 10956 (845) 634-3391
Project Title: COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR 260 HOURS OF INDIVIDUAL TRAUMA INFORMED CREATIVE ARTS COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY HELPING THEM HEAL FROM THE TRAUMA THEY HAD TO ENDURE.
Project Director: ELIZABETH SANTIAGO
Requested By: ZEBROWSKI-K
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: DAY ONE NEW YORK P.O. BOX 1507, CANAL STREET STATION NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 566-8120
Project Title: SAFETY AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUNG SURVIVORS (SAYS) PROJECT
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT PREVENTIVE EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR TEENAGERS AT RISK AND YOUNG SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, CO-EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH YOUTH, AS WELL AS TO DELIVER LEGAL ASSISTANCE OR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AS REQUESTED FROM YOUNG SURVIVORS.
Project Director: STEPHANIE NILVA
Requested By: GOTTFRIED
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: EAST HARLEM NEIGHBORHOOD BASED ALLIANCE CORPORATION 2253 THIRD AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10035 (212) 289-1900
Project Title: VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CRIME VICTIMS, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FROM UNDERSERVED LATINO COMMUNITIES.
Project Director: LIZZETTE DUNN BARCELONA
Requested By: RODRIGUEZ
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: GARDEN OF HOPE, INC. P.O. BOX 520048 FLUSHING, NY 11352 (718) 321-8862
Project Title: SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE HOTLINE SERVICES, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SHELTER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THIS PROGRAM WILL WORK SPECIFICALLY WITH THE NEW CHINESE IMMIGRANT POPULATION IN QUEENS.
Project Director: YUANFEN KRISTEN CHI
Requested By: KIM
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: NEW YORK CITY GAY AND LESBIAN ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT, INC. 116 NASSAU STREET, 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10038 (212) 714-1184
Project Title: HOTLINE AND DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES
Funded Amount: $5,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A 24-HOUR BILINGUAL HOTLINE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING TO LGBTQ VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE.
Project Director: BEVERLY TILLERY
Requested By: GLICK
Name of Administering State Agency: OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: STONY BROOK FOUNDATION, INC. 230 ADMINISTRATION, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY STONY BROOK, NY 11794-1188 (631) 632-6536
Project Title: YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS PROJECT
Funded Amount: $10,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS PROJECT PROVIDED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LONG ISLAND AND MANHATTAN THAT IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE WRITING, LISTENING, AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
Project Director: EMMA WALTON HAMILTON CHANCELLORS HALL, 239 MONTAUK HIGHWAY SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968
Requested By: THIELE
Name of Administering State Agency: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SFY 2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FORM
Legal Name, Address, and Telephone Number: SUNY SULLIVAN 112 COLLEGE ROAD LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY 12759 (845) 434-5750 Ext: 4419
Project Title: AED PURCHASES
Funded Amount: $15,000
Purpose of Project: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE 12 AEDS WITH ALARMED AND LOCKED CABINETS.
Project Director: CHRISTINE R. BURLINGAME
Requested By: GUNTHER-A
Name of Administering State Agency: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK