Author: Davis

8th Annual Ben Gordon Week

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Ben’s Coming Home!
Greetings!
Ben’s  on his way home to give back to the community he loves so much. He wants to spend the entire week doing something that makes a difference. Throughout the week Ben will be busy with a number of activities, Make some time to join him somewhere along the way. Ben enjoys coming home and is excited about the week’s activities.
  
See you sometime during the week! … Click Here for More Information and to Register

MOUNT VERNON TO HOLD A MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF NEWTON, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS

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On Friday, December 21 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Ernest D. Davis is requesting the city to participate in a moment of silence for the families and victims of the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings. The moment of silence will coincide with the tolling of church bells in the Newtown community. Immediately following a prayer will be conducted in the Rotunda of City Hall.  Churches and individuals desiring to join in the prayer are asked to assemble at 10:45 a.m
 

11/2/12 SEVEN WARMING CENTERS OPEN TO SATURDAY OFFER RESIDENTS RELIEF FROM THE COLD

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The following sites offer residents a safe place to spend a couple of hours to get out of the cold. Many offer some form of entertainment, food and/or hot drinks. Locate a warming center near you and call 914.295.4014 to make arrangements to be picked up.

Doles Community Center

250 S. 6th Ave 

 

                                                 12:00pm -3:00pm

  • Youth activities including board games, pool table
  • Afternoon Cinema
  • Adult Fitness Gym
  • Group fitness Classes

 

                                                     1:30pm – 4:00pm

  • New Flex Youth Programs Panel Discussion

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Bethel Gospel Center 

38 East First Street

Open from 12 pm – 4 pm

              

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Unity Baptist Church

Open 12 pm – 6 pm

Hot meal served –

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Mount Sinai Free Synagogue

550 North Columbus Avenue

Open 9 am – 4 pm

Hot Drinks available – Feel free to bring lunch, etc.

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Greater Centennial A.M.E Zion Church

8th Avenue & 4th Street

Open from 12 pm – 5 pm

 

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Our Lady of Victory Church

28 West Sidney Avenue

Open from 12 pm – 4 pm

 

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Gace Baptist Church

52 S. 6th Ave

Open 12 pm – 4pm

 

 

If you are staying in homes without heat, protect yourself and family:

  • Wear several layers of loose, warm clothing
  • Keep your head, hands and feet covered when outdoors
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages
  • Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia: stiff muscles, shivering, puffy or swollen face, cold skin, slow breathing and mental confusion

 

OVERNIGHT SHELTER

 

Vernon Heights Congregational Church

258 South Columbus Avenue

Open at 5:00pm

10/31/12 PUT SAFETY FIRST

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Con Edison crews are working round the clock to restore power to the 70% of residents left in the dark by Hurricane Sandy. Power is being restored to more and more customers every hour but it will take time to get everyone back up and running. Our public works crews have completed 65% of priority clearances and we know that there are situations out there that need our attention. We will be getting to each and every one of them sooner than later.

PLAY IT CAUTIOUS – PLAY IT SAFE