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NEW SENIOR HOUSING COMING TO GUY R. BREWER
UNIQUE SENIOR HOUSING COMING SOON
By: C. Harrison/March 24, 2014
As of February 2, 2014, the Calvery Church, Senior Housing Foundation broke ground to build a brand new senior center on Guy R. Brewer Blvd. And according to Mrs. Haynes, at the church’s housing foundation department, the units will take 18 months to finish.
New York City Grand Pix
THE 2014 ADIDAS GRAND PIX KICKS OFF
JUNE 14
By: C. Harrison/March 24, 2014
Each year the IAAF Diamond League and the Adidas Grand Pix showcase their New York City Premier track and field game at Icahn Stadium, where local and international sprinters come to show the world what they are made of.
Normally the game meet’s May of each year, but their is a change for the 2014 meet– it will take place Saturday, June 14, 2014, 12 noon, sharp. The New York City, game is in its 10th year of bringing the world’s top athletes and sprinters to Icahn Stadium. Thus far, four top athletes have already signed up.
Jenn Suhr, two time Olympic medalist-she won gold in 2012 and Silver in 2008.
Sally Pearson of Australia, two time Olympic medalist- she won World Indoor Champion 2012, World Champion in 2011, earned a Silver medal in 2008 and earned the IAAF female athlete of the year in 2011.
Making his way from the Ukraine is Bohdam Bondarenko, 24-years old, who is the world Champion in high jump and was honored in 2013-male athlete of the year. He will be making his New York debut at the game. This is something to look forward to.
Jamaica’s Yahan Blake, aka the Beast-returning to the game after being kept out in 2013 because of injures. He his the fastest man in history to run the 100 meters at 9.69 seconds. He is second to none behind training partner Usain Bolt. He said that he’s ready to face the New York crowd and Caribbean Community–This is going to be one heck of a game. We are all ready, each year the game is sold out so come early that way you won’t have to wait on line.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
THE JAMAICA CENTER BID LOOKING FOR A NEW
DIRECTOR OF RETAIL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Posted By: C. Harrison/March 11, 2014
Job Specification
The Director of Retail and Economic Development will build relationship with the current and prospective retailers, businesses, property owners and real estate brokers, to improve the quality and mix of retail. Additionally, the Director will also manage projects that assist in the overall economic development of Downtown Jamaica, including the programming and beautification of open spaces.
Build rapport with property owners and their real estate representatives; serve as point of contact between them and prospective tenants.
Maintain database of property owners, retailers, tenants prospects and properties/available spaces; provide details on characteristics of spaces to prospective tenants.
Contribute to the development of marketing material for Jamaica Center.
Update key demographic figures and information important to retail recruitment.
Work with prospective retailers from initial contact through to store opening.
If applicable, work with existing retailers who may need assistance with issues such as merchandising, window display, marketing, etc.
Run the quarterly Retail Advisory Committee Meetings
Develop quarterly BizSmarts newsletter
Plan two Jamaica Revealed events for 2014
Manage place making and beautification initiatives within the district
Qualifications
BA required, Master’s Degree Preferred
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Must have knowledge of business improvement districts, real estate attraction and best economic development practices.
Direct all questions, cover letters and resumes to Felicia Tunnah at: ftunnah@jamaicacenter.org
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted By: C. Harrison/March 11, 2014
DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH HIRING
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Summer Youth Employment applications are now available online.
Individuals interested in applying for a summer job this summer must apply at this online and select Research Foundation LaGuardia as their provider.
applications are at: https://application.nycsyep.com
AMAZURA ABLAZE
A Night Of Glamor
Put This Date On Your Calendar
Posted By: C. Harrison/March 11, 2014
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Reggae Music Producer Phillip Smart Dead
By; C. Harrison/March 6, 2014
He lived his life respectfully, he was respected by those of us who knew him or of him. It was one year todate, that I spoke to Mr. Smart and promised him that I would come and visit his studio. That chance never came for me, Phillip Smart Died and the Reggae Music Industry is going to miss one of its best producers, (If you have ever heard of Reggae singer Garnett Silk), then you know the genius, Phillip Smart was. May he rest in peace. He was known to be a good person to all. My condolence go out to his Family and friends.
HIS FUNERAL IS AS FOLLOW
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE NEW OBAMACARE
QUEENS DOING ITS PART LERRING PEOPLE TO SIGN UP
BEFORE THE MARCH 31 DEADLINE FOR OBAMACARE
Photos credit: C. Harrison
By: C. Harrison/March 6, 2014
On Saturday, March 1, 2014 a rally on behalf of Organization For Action, on Obamacare (the new Affordable Health Care Act) took place in front of the Jamaica chapter of the NAACP building at 189-26 Linden Blvd, St Alban, NY 11412
According to Queens public official, while there are 4 million newly insured Americans-who recently signed up for Obamacare, the job is not yet done; ACA is looking for an actual sign up of 7 million people and they need 3 million more to go. If more than the 3 sign up it would be all the better. Todate, there are only 25 -days to go for the March 31, deadline. The South East Queens Congressional Delegation, is urging members of our community, neighbors, family and friends who are uninsured to get in line and sign up before the deadline arrives.
Here Are Some Facts You Need To Know:
The deadline to enroll on the exchange for health insurance is March 31, 2014.
In order to be covered on April 1, 2014, you need to enroll by March 15, 2014.
If you enroll after March 15, 2014 and by March 31, you will be insured on May 1, 2014.
You can enroll for ACA health insurance online via telephone, in person with the assistance of a navigator, or paper application.
If you have employer sponsored healthcare you can keep it. The ACA is not for you.
If you need help, financial assistance is available
You can’t be denied coverage, regardless of your health.
To check out your health options go to: 1-855-355-5777
SOCHI WHAT A BLAST
What We Learned From The XXII Olympic Winter Games
SOCHI
The beginning of Sochi
Photo credit: C. Harrison via NBC
By: C. Harrison/March 5, 2014
New York, What we learn from Sochi, was a lot about snow-boarding and I have to say hats off to those high flying snow boarders and great job; because some of us could not even attempted what these young people did and are doing.
The games began February 7, 2014 and ended February 23, 2014. Sochi gave us 17-days of winter games and closed on record with the most expensive Olympics ever. Russia spent $51, billion dollars in investment on Sochi, $40, billion more than the Beijing Olympic. And according to news reports “The Russian bag of Sochi’s gold was the biggest ever hauled by a non Soviet team,” CBS.
In Sochi the IOC conducted a record 2, 631 tests, nearly 200 more than originally planned. Six competitors got caught in what was carried out as the most extensive anti-drug program in Winter Olympics history. One article I saw even noted that Sochi had a activist musical called Passy Riot, this also in the face of the games Russia kept up its anti-gay policies. The entire Olympic park took the Russians seven-years to build. The Olympics motto was: Hot Cool Yours.
88 nations took part in the Olympics, 2, 873 athletes took part and there were 98 events. This was the first Olympics stadium in Russia, where Sochi spurred up its telecommunication, electric power and transportation infrastructure of the city to make it all happen.
This was the first Olympics in Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. The next Winter Games is in 2018. The games were brought to us by NBC Universal. The end was as follows–
The end of the Games
