Sunday, March 31, 2013

HAPPY EASTER

Fw: Tax Refund Thefts On The Rise

 

You're not the only one waiting for your tax refund. Scammers are looking for it too. In fact, every year there are more and more scams designed to steal tax refunds.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says these kinds of thefts have increased substantially in the last few years. Between 2010 and 2012, the number of investigations opened by the IRS grew from 224 to 898, according to the latest figures.

Find out more about tax refund scams, how to protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if you are a victim.



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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Envisioning a Rebirth of Jazz in Harlem

Envisioning a Rebirth of Jazz in Harlem

Although the storied Lenox Lounge has closed, three lovers of jazz music see opportunities ripe for reviving the scene that helped put the neighborhood on the map.

Envisioning a Rebirth of Jazz in Harlem
By KIA GREGORY
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:39:15 GMT

Police Look For Minivan Allegedly Involved In Washington Heights Abduction

Police Look For Minivan Allegedly Involved In Washington Heights Abduction

Police are looking for a dark minivan after they say two people were abducted at gunpoint in Washington Heights.

Police Look For Minivan Allegedly Involved In Washington Heights Abduction
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:01:48 GMT

Fw: Northern Manhattan Parks - Spring Events and Opportunities

 



Northern Manhattan Parks
 
Come to Northern Manhattan Parks to spring into all sorts of fun
things to do.
 
EcoHouse
 
Community Environmental Center
 
Mondays through Friday
 
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
The Community Environmental Center EcoHouse, a mobile, free,
environmental education exhibit, will be at storm-damaged Inwood Hill
Park through April 5. Fun as well as educational, the EcoHouse is an
ideal experience for both youngsters and their parents. Wall signs
explain all the displays, but to really get the full EcoHouse effect,
listen to CEC's expert guides, or bring your cell or smart phone and
listen to the audio guide.
 
Hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for school
groups; and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m., for the general public (But walk-ins are welcome at anytime!).
 
For more information about how to visit the EcoHouse, or to arrange a
group tour, contact Katherine Gloede, kgloede@cecenter.org
  or visit the Community Environmental Center
 
Inwood Hill Park ranked #1 of Manhattan Parks in the New Yorkers for
Parks Report Card!
 
Every two years, New Yorkers for Parks sends inspectors to review and
grade large parks citywide. Inwood Hill Park went from a grade of 78
in 2010 to Manhattan's top grade of 94 in the 2012 survey! Fort Tryon
Park also saw an improved grade. In 2010, the park scored a 79. In
2012, it scored an 86.
 
NYC Parks, local volunteers, elected official support and non-profit
partners like the Fort Tryon Park Trust have played an essential role
in bringing about these improvements! Thank you!
 
 
Read more at:
 
 
Inwood Hill Park
 
Wilderness Survival
 
Sunday, March 31, 2013
 
1:00 p.m.
 
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or
just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival
program is perfect for you. Wilderness survival programs take place in
the fall and winter. All programs are family friendly, but are
recommended for ages 8 years and older. Wilderness survival programs
feature hands-on activities in an outdoor setting. Please dress
appropriately for cold weather. Meet at Seaman Avenue entrance to
Inwood Hill Park.
 
For more information, contact the Urban Park Rangers at: (212)
628-2345
 
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
 
Fort Tryon Park Clean-up Day
 
Sunday, April 7th
 
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Come help us clean-up Fort Tryon Park by raking woodchips, removing
storm debris and installing burlap mesh to reduce erosion. Meet at the
Broadway and Bennett Avenue entrance to Fort Tryon Park.
 
Take the "A" train to 190th and exit at Bennett Avenue or take the "1"
train to 191st street and exit at Broadway. Be ready to get dirty!
Please wear long sleeves, pants and close toed shoes.
 
Please bring a bottle for water.
 
This project is appropriate for ages 14 and up. Volunteers under the
age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
 
For more information please call 212-795-1833 Ext 306 or email
 
Fort Tryon Park Dog Run Clean-up
 
Saturday, April 13th
 
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 
Join us as we spread woodchips and spruce up the dog run for spring!
 
Sir Williams dog run is east of the New Leaf Café. Take the staircase
just north of the New Leaf Cafe and go through the tunnel to the dog
run.
 
Upcoming Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee of Community Board 12
 
Tuesday, April 2nd.
 
7:00 p.m.
 
701 West 168th Hammer Building Room 310.
 
A valid photo ID is required to enter this facility
 
Please call the community board to confirm times and locations.
 
Community Board 12 / Manhattan
 
711 W 168th Street
 
 
New York, NY 10032
 
212-568-8500
 
212-740-8197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fw: Government Information from Your Phone: Visit Mobile Apps Gallery

 
 

Visit our Mobile Apps Gallery to find government apps and mobile websites.

Here are just a few of the many apps you'll find:

  • Tornado - If a tornado warning is issued for your location, an alarm will sound, even when the app is closed. (available for iPhone and Android)
  • CDC Mobile App - Get timely health information. (available for iPad and Android)
  • Smart Traveler - Get official country information, travel alerts, maps, U.S. embassy locations, and more. (available for iPhone and Android)
  • NCI QuitPal - Use proven strategies to help you stop smoking. (available for iPhone)
  • NPS National Mall - If you're visiting the National Capital, you can use this app to help you explore cultural and historical sites. (available for iPhone)


You can search for apps by category (Education, Health, Business, etc.) or by platform (Android, Apple, Blackberry, etc.).

Currently, all the apps featured in the gallery are free, though charges from your mobile phone carrier may apply.

 



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Friday, March 29, 2013

New Yorkers Trapped In Prison Devoid Of Individual Freedom, Survey Says

New Yorkers Trapped In Prison Devoid Of Individual Freedom, Survey Says

New Yorkers Trapped In Prison Devoid Of Individual Freedom, Survey Says Now more than ever New Yorkers find themselves bound by the whims of their domineering Albany overlords, according to the liberty-loving folks over at George Mason University, who just put out their 2013 Freedom in the 50 States rankings. Once again, we land dead last when it comes to state and economic freedoms. [ more › ]
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New Yorkers Trapped In Prison Devoid Of Individual Freedom, Survey Says
Rebecca Fishbein
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:28:00 GMT

March 29: NYPD, NRA and LICH

March 29: NYPD, NRA and LICH

Rockaway Point: City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is trying to straddle the fence by supporting Police Commissioner Ray Kelly on one side and calling for an inspector general to oversee the Police Department on the other. As a retired police officer who served in the NYPD for more than 33 years, often representing officers in disciplinary proceedings, it has been my observation that NYPD officers are the most scrutinized and disciplined anywhere — never more so than today.

March 29: NYPD, NRA and LICH
Voice of the People
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:16:52 GMT

Fw: Hatewatch Headlines for March 28, 2013

 




Hatewatch is a weekly summary of the latest news about hate and extremism compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Week of March 28, 2013

Hatewatch Blog

DOJ Study: More Than 250,000 Hate Crimes a Year, Most Unreported

Racist Maryland Student Leader Vows Patrols Against 'Black Crime'

Slain California Cop-Killer Held 'Sovereign Citizen' Beliefs

National Organization for Marriage Has a Rough Start to 2013

'Conservatives' Who Gathered in Colorado a Different Breed


Hatewatch Headlines

CA Bizarre Details of Alleged Hate Crime Emerge at Preliminary Hearing
Santa Barbara Noozhawk | Mar. 26, 2013

KY Kentucky Gay Rights Activist's Car Vandalized In Possible Hate Crime: Report
Huffington Post | Mar. 26, 2013

NH Concord Man Gets Up to 12 Years for Hate Crime
Concord Monitor | Mar. 25, 2013

CA Bail Raised for Teen Accused of Hate-Crime Attack
SFGate | Mar. 28, 2013

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Memo Reveals NYPD Change To How Stop-And-Frisks Are Documented

Memo Reveals NYPD Change To How Stop-And-Frisks Are Documented

As two police officers took the stand Wednesday in the Manhattan federal trial regarding the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy, a newly released police memo dating from March 5 shows that officers now have to describe in their own words why they made a stop-and-frisk. | See the full NYPD memo.

Memo Reveals NYPD Change To How Stop-And-Frisks Are Documented
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:30:11 GMT

NYPD Orders Cops Not to Be Racist on Social Media

NYPD Orders Cops Not to Be Racist on Social Media

After two FDNY EMTs, including the commissioner's son, were revealed to be horribly bigoted on their public Twitter accounts, the NYPD is sitting its own people down for a little lesson. The police department has issued its first social-media standards guide, the Daily News reports, reminding officers, "Members of the service should be aware that activities on personal social media sites may be used against them to undermine their credibility as members of the department." It's a little late.

From the gory message-board postings of the Cannibal Cop to the racist Facebook groups about the West Indian American Day parade, police officers have already had their share of embarrassments out in the not-so-new frontiers of social media. Recently, a captain used a Twitter account for his precinct to identify and warn of released convicts, but the new rules ban the creation of profiles for any specific precincts or units.

Individual cops are told "not to disclose or allude to their status as members of the department" and not to post pictures in uniform unless they're at specific events. But there are work-arounds for those who want to risk it, or just have to vent their off-color frustrations online: "Cops need to change their names on their Facebook and twitter accounts and use nicknames," said an anonymous poster on one public NYPD forum, calling the rules a violation of the officers' civil rights. "IAB will be using searches with their names," the person added. "Lol."

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Filed Under: the internet ,nypd ,facebook ,twitter ,technology

NYPD Orders Cops Not to Be Racist on Social Media
Joe Coscarelli
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:59:44 GMT

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Seneca Village

Seneca Village

Date: March 31, 2013

Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Learn about the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time.

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or e-mail tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Moderate inclines and stairs, paths clear and negotiable - only parts accessible to people with disabilities.

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 772-0210

Location: 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park)

Seneca Village
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:02 GMT

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Shady Divorces: A Witness Set To Testify That T.D. Jakes Helped Deion Sanders Hide His Money So Pilar Couldn’t Take Half!

Shady Divorces: A Witness Set To Testify That T.D. Jakes Helped Deion Sanders Hide His Money So Pilar Couldn’t Take Half!

deion-pilar

The plot thickens…

Witness For Pilar Sanders Testifies That T.D. Jakes Helped Deion Hide Money Prior To Divorce

Nikke and Fred

Texas resident Nikke Sanni claims that she dated Gospel superstar Fred Hammond for 2 years. In an interview with CherryOnTop, she alleges that one night T.D. Jakes and Deion Sanders held a meeting at Fred’s home to discuss how the Hall of Fame baller could conceal his money to keep Pilar from taking half of his football funds in their impending divorce.

Did you have a relationship with either Deion or Pilar Sanders prior to you coming forward?

NS: No.

You allege that you were dating Fred Hammond at the time of the incident you are about to speak of, correct?

NS: Absolutely.

How long had the two of you been dating?

NS: We were dating for approximately a year before this meeting, and we dated for another year after it happened, so it was a total of two years.

Hit the flipper to read the details of what Nikke heard during Deion’s clandestine conversation.

Shady Divorces: A Witness Set To Testify That T.D. Jakes Helped Deion Sanders Hide His Money So Pilar Couldn’t Take Half!
hiphopobama
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:22:08 GMT

NYPD Bronx Housing supe sued for racist slurs, minority hit list

NYPD Bronx Housing supe sued for racist slurs, minority hit list

An NYPD Bronx Housing supervisor repeatedly sexually and racially abused cops under his command and had a hit list of minority officers he wanted to "crush", according to a female cop planning to sue the city for $15 million.

NYPD Bronx Housing supe sued for racist slurs, minority hit list
THOMAS TRACY
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:36:52 GMT