CUNY Academic Commons | Butrus Wani | Group Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/butrus12/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Butrus Wani is a member. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 076793c3aa99e803729c416a7f78381e Andy Doherty started the topic Empathy in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/empathy/ Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:29 -0400 Putting one’s self in another’s shoes is something we all need to do once in a while. Understanding we’re all the same, have all had or needed help, or even a leg up through previous family struggles is a good way to move forward in life. As President Obama told the great chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain in his 2016 Vietnam interview when talking…[Read more]

]]> ea7162b1f8177ecd275807d4aaf5d148 Andy Doherty started the topic Those who cannot remember the past... in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/those-who-cannot-remember-the-past/ Wed, 22 May 2024 23:40:32 -0400 In 1905’s “The Life Of Reason”, George Santayana said “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. If you want to know what the future may hold, or how to learn from mistakes, knowing history is a solid step to take. Right here in the heart of the Big Apple and on the Lower East Side, you can take a trip into the past at the…[Read more]

]]> 1453d47f364a737f4b4d78aee010fbcd Andy Doherty started the topic Tenement Museum Gala 2024 in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/tenement-museum-gala-2024/ Wed, 22 May 2024 23:25:43 -0400 Everyone knows the Met Gala is one of the most prestigious events that takes place in New York City. The museum raises millions of dollars and generates tons of publicity, as the place celebs feel they “must be seen” at. The Gala raises money so people less fortunate are able to experience art, and attend the museum for free. Downtown, there is…[Read more]

]]> b2232d4ed56ad79080307e8179f0d5ca Andy Doherty started the topic Are you a history buff and love working in the city? in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/are-you-a-history-buff-and-love-working-in-the-city/ Wed, 22 May 2024 23:09:00 -0400 Then The Tenement Museum might be the perfect place for you to work! Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, the Tenement Museum is seeking someone to fundraise on their behalf. every person and their family has a history, so if you can help people appreciate and recognize that, apply…[Read more]

]]> 4cc6da6145ade68301c14d5cdff11a73 Andy Doherty started the topic Tenement Museum and struggle in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/tenement-museum-and-struggle/ Wed, 15 May 2024 21:12:58 -0400 As someone of Irish descent that has descended from five generations of New Yorkers, it is not understandable how people that share my DNA makeup and ancestry are not more helpful to the plight of immigrants today. It seems that a lot of the people that happily tell you the struggles of how their grandparents had doors slammed in their face, will…[Read more]

]]> 537f9782152c67740db948d16ffaafd9 Andy Doherty started the topic The Tenement Museum is amazing in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/the-tenement-museum-is-amazing/ Wed, 15 May 2024 21:10:15 -0400 Taking a trip to the past today is something we all dream of. That dream is a reality
anyone can experience today on the Lower East Side of Manhattan at the Tenement
Museum. Located at 97 Orchard Street in the heart of the Lower East Side, the Tenement
Museum is a place where it’s still the 1860’s in New York City. The museum is an act…[Read more]

]]> dd3b82e8673c570765aa2fd45ad1b69a Mary Surin started the topic BBG in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/bbg/ Sat, 04 May 2024 02:43:29 -0400
  • ]]>         78d85503a63a47f481a1738189f846ca Mary Surin started the topic Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Basic News Story – Special Events in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-garden-basic-news-story-special-events/ Sat, 04 May 2024 02:35:43 -0400 Basic News Story – Special Events 

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) invites visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of spring blooms and celebrate cherry blossom season with a lineup of special events from April 27 to May 12. During weekends in this period, BBG will host a series of engaging activities, including pop-up music and dance pe…[Read more]

    ]]>         b203defa8bc3693b72f2a3612f10b0ba Butrus Wani started the topic Happy Black Women History month in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/happy-black-women-history-month/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:55:12 -0400 As we conclude this impactful month, we’re putting a spotlight on several pioneering Black women from both the past and the present. Each woman we’re featuring holds a significant link to the city and state of New York.

    ]]>         cb51d35de2a3d66bcb6be14c4edb5c5b Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Cathedral Community Cares in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cathedral-community-cares-4/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:54:30 -0400 The Cathedral Community Cares gives pantry food and ready to go meals to those in need seven days a week at different times. They also have a Sunday Soup kitchen and special events for holidays. Each Sunday after services at approx. 11:30am, The Cathedral offers a meet and greet hour with coffee and baked goods open to all in the cathedral for services.

    ]]>         ce5b19812401f399f228b686047e2433 Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Cathedral Community Cares in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cathedral-community-cares-3/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:52:59 -0400 The Cathedral Community Cares gives pantry food and ready to go meals to those in need seven days a week at different times. They also have a Sunday Soup kitchen and special events for holidays. Each Sunday after services at approx. 11:30am, The Cathedral offers a meet and greet hour with coffee and baked goods open to all in the cathedral for services.

    ]]>         e622b49a7f2a09a71b271204b5e7f739 Karina Smith started the topic Mayor Eric Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Non-Profit and Faith-Based Orgs! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/mayor-eric-adams-hosts-reception-celebrating-non-profit-and-faith-based-orgs/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:49:47 -0400 CPSR was in the house for a celebration of faith-based organizations at Gracie Mansion.
    Check the video out here:

    ]]>         28f09bb530e020ae6985dafe3fb813e9 Butrus Wani started the topic Canna Ball in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/canna-ball/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:46:23 -0400 Thank you for all who joined and supported The Black Institute annual cannaball. I’m happy to announce a good turnout of people at the event. Not only was I able to meet the president of TBI Ms. Lewis I was also lucky to meet many great people in the industry.

    ]]>         88ae0e7a5f379f7911185585cf5610d3 Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Cathedral Community Cares in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cathedral-community-cares-2/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:46:21 -0400 Inside The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. The view looking from the alter to the main doors is where the Rose Window can be seen. The Rose window is a symbol of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is centered in the window. Many cathedrals have a Rose Window, but this one is Forty feet in diameter, and it is the third largest Rose Window in…[Read more]

    ]]>         86aa53ee7ce0497319ff8bf273016bab Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Cathedral Community Cares in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cathedral-community-cares/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:46:09 -0400 Inside The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. The view looking from the alter to the main doors is where the Rose Window can be seen. The Rose window is a symbol of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is centered in the window. Many cathedrals have a Rose Window, but this one is Forty feet in diameter, and it is the third largest Rose Window in…[Read more]

    ]]>         005a4b53b0ae989733f250bad32c71a2 Karina Smith started the topic Annual Harlem Community Wellness Fair set for June 29th! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/annual-harlem-community-wellness-fair-set-for-june-29th/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:30:32 -0400 Come and join CPSR, Harlem Mothers and Fathers SAVE, NYPD’s 28th Precinct, and Harlem Healers for a day of wellness on West 122nd Street in Harlem! There will be music, food demonstrations, free health screenings, amusements, vendors, face painting for kids, and so much more!

    For more information on participating, being a a provider, vendor or…[Read more]

    ]]>         eccbd4228bf9b04d52fb010c68015674 Elizabeth Jane Ramos started the topic Non-Committal Ways to Give Back at Queens Farm in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/non-committal-ways-to-give-back-at-queens-farm/ Wed, 01 May 2024 00:24:45 -0400 Living in the City doesn’t mean you can’t get close to nature.

    Yes, there’s a massive working farm in the heart of Queens that’s over 300 years old! And did you know that you don’t have to commit to volunteer hours or socializing with others (the HORROR) to enjoy it?

    Maybe you work long hours or don’t have the time or finances to commit to a…[Read more]

    ]]>         18ab39ebc3e41ec5037777ee1caaf6e6 Michael Mangieri started the topic Free Concert Coming up! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/free-concert-coming-up/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:29:21 -0400 Join YIVO for an online event on Tuesday, May 14 at 1pm ET celebrating the pioneering composer of Jewish classical music Jacob Weinberg.

    Pianist Thomas Kotcheff will perform Ten Jewish Songs (1933): a collection of Jewish folksongs, holiday songs, dances, and Hasidic nigunim in piano arrangements.

    The concert is free and you can register here

    ]]>         b3e670f657ce853e1249043171302ffb Michael Mangieri started the topic Two Partisans in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/two-partisans/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:17:34 -0400 In the attached photo, an insert from a book in the YIVO library rescued by the famous “Paper Brigade“. The translated text reads:

    This book is from the YIVO Library in Vilna. During the years of the destruction, friends of YIVO hid it from the Germans, and after the war A. Sutzkever and Sh. Kaczerginski sent it to YIVO in New…[Read more]

    ]]>         f27f59b52c6e51d58c8a488acbc29e1f Silvia C. Chiriboga started the topic Nursing care jobs available, apply TODAY!! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/nursing-care-jobs-available-apply-today/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:19:44 -0400 http://Nnorc Nurse Job in New York, NY at Isabella (Hiring Now) ZipRecruiter https://www.ziprecruiter.com › … › Geriatric Rn Jobs Easy 1-Click Apply Isabella Nnorc Nurse Full-Time ($34 – $49) job opening hiring now in New York, NY. Posted: April 27, 2024. Don’t wait – apply now!

    ]]>         625f79db03e54d8d1de3cb5b3d78a612 Silvia C. Chiriboga replied to the topic Make An Impact In Your Community- Isabella Center needs volunteers -YOU! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=166958 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:07:32 -0400 https://www.mjhs.org/our-services/isabella-center/volunteer/#:~:text=Are%20You%20Ready,isabella.org.

    ]]>         6bbc9646a935729e81aea008c925b396 Silvia C. Chiriboga started the topic Make An Impact In Your Community- Isabella Center needs volunteers -YOU! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/make-an-impact-in-your-community-isabella-center-needs-volunteers-you/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:06:06 -0400

    Volunteer at Isabella

    ]]>         a58bcbbde3afbdf3272b6735db26ac76 Estefany Figuereo started the topic The Bronx Museum:Art and the impact it has in your life in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/the-bronx-museumart-and-the-impact-it-has-in-your-life/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:02:55 -0400 The beautiful art that l saw at the AIM opening was interesting. These artists used different types of material to express themselves. Some used toys, others tobacco, some used photos, etc. They used different materials to speak about culture, life, and more.

    My dog Woofie passed away on the 18th of April 2024. It was rough on me. I used what I…[Read more]

    ]]>         51133e575bc2875343f100b0dc66b580 Estefany Figuereo started the topic Culture is part of the Bronx Museum vision in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/culture-is-part-of-the-bronx-museum-vision/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:40:06 -0400 The Bronx Museum inspires a creative person to think outside the box. The exhibit that took place on April 12 has amazing art. Some were digital some were metal, etc. Still, all represented an artist’s view of life and its culture.

    The way a person is brought up as a child impacts their future and their views on culture. What is culture to you? I…[Read more]

    ]]>         f3a29c6f61bf8e952064352313919036 shaniece spivey started the topic Just A Thought.... in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/just-a-thought/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:01:46 -0400 As I am sitting in my living room watching tv my mind begin to wonder and i ask myself is technology taking over. I know its a broad question however in today’s fast-paced world, it’s undeniable that technology is taking over every aspect of our lives. From the convenience of smartphones to the efficiency of AI-driven systems, technological…[Read more]

    ]]>         2d2c0b6556607bf7cb30419156e290e9 shaniece spivey started the topic Farewell Childhood Memories in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/farewell-childhood-memories/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:56:51 -0400 It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news of the closing of my beloved childhood movie theater. Growing up, this place wasn’t just a theater; it was a sanctuary where I could escape the trials of the real world and immerse myself in fantastical adventures. The theater held a special place in my heart, serving as a gathering spot for me and my…[Read more]

    ]]>         83561b4765b0c8d918a5e3d0b5e547cf Elizabeth Jane Ramos started the topic Meet Joyce, QCFM's Farm to Table Coordinator in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/meet-joyce-qcfms-farm-to-table-coordinator/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:30:51 -0400 On any given day, you’ll probably find Joyce at the Farmstand or behind the cash register at the Farm Store. The day I met Joyce for our interview, it was a rainy spring day and she was tending the greenhouse.

    You see, Joyce wears many hats at the Queens County Farm Museum, officially functioning as our Farm to Table Coordinator.

    The way she…[Read more]

    ]]>         115dfa9f0c2e842529a72b2cfb7da086 Mary Surin started the topic Brooklyn Botanic Gardens – GAP Program - Program Tiers in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-gap-program-2/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:09:44 -0400 The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens offers GAP participants educational and financial opportunities through interactive gardening programs, educating kids about nature and plants, and allowing them to explore the varied plant collections on the grounds. Through engaging in organized activities, obtaining hands-on training in horticulture and…[Read more]

    ]]>         9a70c24c48e62b48567b50cf5f2c91d5 Mary Surin started the topic Error in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-gap-tier-program-2/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:31:52 -0400 Error

    ]]>         3f8f915b5606cd6b11b0c0c05e063003 Mary Surin started the topic Error in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-gap-tier-program/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:18:34 -0400 Error

    ]]>         4b89d1ea81aa2c9d41abe3d3e2c2e36d Mary Surin started the topic Brooklyn Botanic Gardens – GAP Program in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-gap-program/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:04:05 -0400 Brooklyn Botanic Gardens – GAP Program 

    Garden Apprentice Program – Brooklyn Botanic Garden (bbg.org) 

     

    The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers an exciting opportunity for teens to immerse themselves in urban agriculture and environmental education while contributing to one of the world’s most renowned public gard…[Read more]

    ]]>         f2155a1dc89dc1e2be585ba598e9a729 Lismary Paulino started the topic Did you know FREE legal service is closer to you than you think? in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/did-you-know-free-legal-service-is-closer-to-you-than-you-think/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:24:04 -0400 Did you know FREE legal service is closer to you than you think? CUNY Citizenship Now! has over 30 locations across New York City.

    Their centers offer immigration services to all members of the community.

     

    The Full-Time locations are as follows: (By appointment only)

    • Manhattan: 5030 Broadway, Room H21, NY, New York, 10034 | Tel.…

    [Read more]

    ]]>         eec76eddbb86ee408eb43ffa69a63466 Lismary Paulino started the topic CUNY Citizenship Now! Next Event on May 18! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cuny-citizenship-now-next-event-on-may-18/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:43:22 -0400 CUNY Citizenship Now! may open doors in many ways. Its big annual event draws over 600 applicants. To be the next in line for FREE immigration services, join their next event on May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    Registration opens on Aril 22, 2024. Call this number to register: (646)664-9400

    For more…[Read more]

    ]]>         c3993036400b7cfabe1a0a9d202e4276 Estefany Figuereo started the topic More Art from The Bronx Museum in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/more-art-from-the-bronx-museum/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:28:29 -0400 Art can be used to express your culture or even tell a personal story to the world. The Bronx Museum gives these artist the chance to share their vision.

    ]]>         b8d82de3dc5747bfad0108af29216785 Estefany Figuereo started the topic The Bronx Museum opening event in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/the-bronx-museum-opening-event/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:24:04 -0400 It was an amazing event. Many people showed up to support these artist. Drinks and food were given to guests. The artist stood by their piece ready to share their thoughts about their artwork. Check out some of the art you can see at the Bronx Museum.

    ]]>         37eccfd7df1d5098ddba5d852ec93969 Elizabeth Jane Ramos started the topic Have a green thumb? Want to develop one? in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/have-a-green-thumb-want-to-develop-one/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:42:34 -0400 Did you know that there are tons of exciting classes available to adults at the Queens County Farm Museum?

    Perhaps you want to learn about raising backyard chickens, cheese making, or starting your own raised garden.

    Teens and adults can sign up for landscape painting classes during the summer, and parents with kids 5 and up can sign up for a…[Read more]

    ]]>         e9c98b3e4c2388eb4450c048c6c15fed Silvia C. Chiriboga started the topic Isabella Geriatric Center in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/isabella-geriatric-center/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:54:13 -0400 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_Geriatric_Center

    ]]>         14c777ec5a70ac3c8c27ecb6b9283c96 Mary Surin started the topic Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Engages Youth with Hands-On Learning on Climate Change in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/brooklyn-botanic-gardens-engages-youth-with-hands-on-learning-on-climate-change/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:39:15 -0400 Location: Brooklyn, New York 

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is launching an exciting initiative this spring to engage youth in hands-on learning about climate change. School groups of all ages are invited to participate in self-guided visits to the Discovery Garden, where volunteer Discovery Instructors will lead interactive activity…[Read more]

    ]]>         6eb1055fe9c3f5c9e1763ef0eb1a010e Mary Surin started the topic DISCOVERY GARDEN: COOL HABITATS KIDS WILL LOVE in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/discovery-garden-cool-habitats-kids-will-love/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:37:39 -0400 Location: Brooklyn, New York 

    The one-acre paradise known as the Discovery Garden, created especially for children to explore and learn about intriguing plants and environments, is officially reopened! The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is extremely excited about this announcement. 

    The Discovery Garden, which is tucked away among the lush s…[Read more]

    ]]>         27ab622a3221d0d8f11533ba02f00c45 Silvia C. Chiriboga started the topic Open Up Your World To Volunteering in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/open-up-your-world-to-volunteering/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:36:48 -0400 https://www.mjhs.org/our-services/isabella-center/community-programs/

    ]]>         f411ff2f58b1ffafe1ed56b8a4890208 Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Free Services in the Bronx in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/free-services-in-the-bronx-2/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:29:15 -0400 Part of the Solution (POTS) provides free services to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Go to potsbronx.org for more information and see attached flyer.

    ]]>         c907425de1a8ce3a63d7ad5f7b189786 Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Free Services in the Bronx in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/free-services-in-the-bronx/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:28:04 -0400 Part of the Solution (POTS) provides free services to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Go to potsbronx.org for more information

    ]]>         4fe89aff367a60828bfedb82fdf1cc95 Jacqueline Goyette started the topic Clothing Closet in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/clothing-closet/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:06:33 -0400 “Being well dressed hasn’t much to do with having good clothes. It’s a question of good balance and good common sense.” – Oscar De La Renta

    As we think of working we think of spending money on the wardrobe that may be needed to support career moves. Showing up in a tee shirt and jeans may not be enough to land the job. Who can help?

    The Clothing…[Read more]

    ]]>         7446bd3fae2edcc91a89dfe5b30b7f4b Michael Mangieri started the topic Passover Greetings From the Archive in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/passover-greetings-from-the-archive/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:41:17 -0400 In the attached audio file, Martele Friedman, a Hungarian Yiddish speaker, recites: God of Abraham (a woman’s prayer)

    Recorded January 2020

    Translation:

    Got fin Avrum

    God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
    Protect your dear people of Israel.
    For seven days and all the days may we only know good:

    For prosperity, life, wealth, good fortune, blessing…[Read more]

    ]]>         60571d2a89154f4deda493574a96ef6b Michael Mangieri started the topic Yoga--in Yiddish! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/yoga-in-yiddish/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:28:53 -0400 A glossary of terms. For video instruction check out Sarah and Reyna

    זון באַפֿגריסונג -zun bagrisung- sun salutation

    באַרג פּאָזע -barg poze- mountain pose

    באַװעגונג -bavegung- movement

    שטעלט זיך אױס -shtelt zikh oys- stand up

    זיצן -zitsn- sit

    קרײַסן די פֿיס -kraysn di fis- cross your feet

    זיצן אױף טערקיש -zitsn afn terkish- sit cross legg…[Read more]

    ]]>         33aedd91def532a3207d16869d7bab88 Lismary Paulino started the topic CUNY Tuesdays! Donate Today! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/cuny-tuesdays-donate-today/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:16:57 -0400 Donate to help provide FREE Immigration Services!

     

    The City University of New York (CUNY) has a mission to help New Yorkers reach their dreams. With the help of local donors, CUNY can provide FREE services for eligible individuals.

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    ]]>         f9c3badaecab4f3bd2caf16df5b7bb56 shaniece spivey started the topic TimeFor A Change in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/timefor-a-change/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:14:06 -0400 It baffles me how the neighborhood embraces corporate entities with open arms while grassroots efforts for youth enrichment and developments face challenges. The shifting landscape is apparent, marked by a noticeable absence of children and teens. Gentrification has came in and reshaped many area’s demographics, with a predominant population of…[Read more]

    ]]>         b3c5b854f27c71fcd7700908b392ffc4 Lismary Paulino started the topic Applying for citizenship can significantly impact your life! in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/applying-for-citizenship-can-significantly-impact-your-life/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:11:11 -0400 Applying for citizenship can significantly impact your life! Don’t wait! Follow CUNY Citizenship Now!’s Instagram page for alerts on their upcoming events and receive more information on how they have impacted hundreds of lives.

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    ]]>         057b95becb16ace170141412846015c3 shaniece spivey started the topic Classic Center in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/classic-center/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:09:59 -0400 When I think about places that have remained unchanged over the years, the Classic Center in the Bronx comes to mind. It’s remarkable how it has retained its original structure, seemingly frozen in time. The Classic Center served as a hub for the youth in my community, a place where we gathered to hang out, play sports, and simply enjoy being…[Read more]

    ]]>         a6f182f8fd2188d95badb6b5ee9c6a34 Karina Smith started the topic NYer of the Week Creates Beautiful Volunteer Church Community Garden Uptown in the forum Listenin’ to the City CCNY/CWE https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/listenin-to-the-city/forum/topic/nyer-of-the-week-creates-beautiful-volunteer-church-community-garden-uptown/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:52:12 -0400 Alexis Sanborn started the community garden at the Fort Washington Collegiate Church  in 2021. There aren’t many spaces like this north of Harlem, and this small piece of the neighborhood was in need of tending. Check out her story amazing story of community service on Spectrum News NY…[Read more]

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