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The information in this eblast is provided by The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. We are sharing the information as a service to our members. If this notice does not interest you, please disregard it. If you are having difficulty reading this eblast you can view today's eblast in a browser: Or you can visit www.murrayhillnyc.org and click the News link at the top of the home page. Scroll to Weekly eblasts 2018 for a PDF version of the eblast. April 30 Deadline to Vote online: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ mome/initiatives/1book1ny.page One Book, One New York The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, New York Magazine and Vulture have launched One Book, One New York - where New Yorkers get to pick the ONE BOOK they all want to read together. VOTE for one of these five books all through the month of April and follow the conversation at #OneBookNY. They’ll reveal the winning book on May 3rd. THE BOOKS Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue: The unforgettable story of a young Cameroonian couple making a new life in New York just as the Great Recession upends the economy. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan: A WWII era novel about the intertwined lives Anna, the Brooklyn Navy Yard's only female diver, her father, and a mysterious nightclub owner. If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin: A story of race and injustice, focusing on a young couple in love and how their lives are forever changed when the man is falsely accused of a crime. When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago: The triumphant true story of a young girl who comes to NYC from Puerto Rico, and her journey from welfare to Harvard. White Tears by Hari Kunzru: A thrilling look at race and appropriation in society told as a ghost story, murder mystery, and love letter to American music. Classes starting in May - Register at hgsss.org Henry George School of Social Science Certificate Programs Free 8-Course Programs: Principals of Political Economy . Economic Upcoming Events in Murray Hill and around town...April 30, 2018

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  • The information in this eblast is provided by The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. We are sharingthe information as a service to our members. If this notice does not interest you, please disregard it.

    If you are having difficulty reading this eblast you can view today's eblast in a browser:

    Or you can visit www.murrayhillnyc.org and click the News link at the top of the home page. Scrollto Weekly eblasts 2018 for a PDF version of the eblast.

    April 30 Deadline to Vote online: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/initiatives/1book1ny.page One Book, One New YorkThe Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, New York Magazine andVulture have launched One Book, One New York - where New Yorkersget to pick the ONE BOOK they all want to read together. VOTE for one of these five books all through the month of April andfollow the conversation at #OneBookNY. They’ll reveal the winning bookon May 3rd. THE BOOKS Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue: The unforgettable story of ayoung Cameroonian couple making a new life in New York just as theGreat Recession upends the economy. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan: A WWII era novel about theintertwined lives Anna, the Brooklyn Navy Yard's only female diver, herfather, and a mysterious nightclub owner. If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin: A story of race andinjustice, focusing on a young couple in love and how their lives areforever changed when the man is falsely accused of a crime. When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago: The triumphant truestory of a young girl who comes to NYC from Puerto Rico, and herjourney from welfare to Harvard. White Tears by Hari Kunzru: A thrilling look at race and appropriation insociety told as a ghost story, murder mystery, and love letter to Americanmusic.

    Classes starting in May - Register at hgsss.org Henry George School of Social ScienceCertificate ProgramsFree 8-Course Programs: Principals of Political Economy . Economic

    Upcoming Events in Murray Hill and around town...April 30, 2018

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  • Science . Money, Credit & Banking . Land Value Capture: Theory andPractice . The New Economics of the Business Cycle . Free Trade andGlobalization . History of Economic Thought . The Political Economy ofSocial Problems. You can also attend single courses (not for certificate). For information email [email protected] or call 212-889-8020 at Henry George School of Social Science 149 East 38th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue)

    MOMA's PrimeTimeCelebrationfor OlderAdults

    May 1 10:30am - 5:30pm Free Admission to MOMA for Older AdultsAs part of their Prime Time Celebration, the Museum of Modern Art isfree for visitors ages 65 and over on May 1. Explore MoMA’s collectionand exhibitions, and join gallery conversations, drop-in art-makingactivities, or a film screening. No preregistration is required. For moreinformation visit moma.org/primetime or call 212-333-1265. at MOMA 11 West 53rd Street

    May 1- 3 12:30 - 6:30 pm Small Business Week Virtual ConferenceHosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCOREAssociation. FREE 3-Day Virtual Conference during National SmallBusiness Week. Watch 12 educational webinars, get free businessadvice from mentors, pick up free information and resources fromsponsors and network with fellow business owners. Register Online

    May 2 6pm - 8:30pm Salsa Dura Dance PartyFREE. Hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo, includes superbbands and expert dance instruction for extraordinary dancingexperiences each Wednesday evening. Learn the steps from 6pm-7pmand then test out your new moves to live music from 7pm-8:30pm. 2018 Grammy Nominee Doug Beavers brings his hard-hitting 3-trombone band “Titanes del Trombón” for a special tribute to one of hisidols: Puerto Rican salsa legend Jose Luis “Cheo” Feliciano. The bandwill present Beaver’s all-time favorites of Feliciano’s as well as seldom-performed material from Cheo’s late-70’s and 80’s work. Bryant Park - Fountain Terrace enter on 6th Avenue (between 40th & 42nd Street)

    Roundtablefor Boomersand Seniors

    May 3 8:30-10:30am Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors onCivic Engagement

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  • State Senator Liz Krueger's roundtable series. We are learning moreabout the importance of remaining engaged in the world, so we can livewell as we age. But do older adults have a moral obligation to remaincivically engaged, to work to strengthen our communities, and tomaintain our democracy? Speakers: Michael B. Friedman, MSW, AdjunctAssociate Professor, Columbia University School of Social Work; TerryKaelber, Director of Community Engagement Projects, UnitedNeighborhood Houses; Alice Fisher, Executive Director, The Radical AgeMovement. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/employ-older-adults or call 212-490-9535. at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 331 East 70th Street

    NYPLWorkshop atSIBL

    May 3 6-7:30pm The Million-Dollar One-Person BusinessFREE. Online registration required. The rise of one-million-dollar, one-person businesses in the past five years is the biggest trend inemployment today, offering the widest range of people the most ways toearn a living while having the lifestyles they want. Elaine Pofeldt, authorof The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, will share her findings onwhat it takes to break seven figures as a solopreneur, synthesizingadvice from hundreds of business owners who've done it. She willexplain how to identify, launch, grow, and reinvent the business, showinghow a single individual can generate $1 million in revenue - somethingonly larger small companies have done in the past. This presentation willshow you how you can achieve a great work-life and a great lifestyle. New York Public Library Business Library (SIBL) 188 Madison Avenue

    May 3 7:30pm Doctors Orchestra ConcertFREE Program: Russian Easter Festival Overture by Rimsky-Korsakovand Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations with soloist, cellist BenjaminLarsen, and Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony for full orchestra. (donationswelcome) at the former Norman Thomas High School 111 East 33rd Street, 2nd floor auditorium

    May 5, 12, 19, 26 7:30pm Manhattan Soiree Concerts 'Last Concerts'

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  • with 'Chatty Pianist' Emir Gamsizoglu Internationally acclaimed pianist Emir Gamsizoglu, known by hisnickname 'Chatty Pianist,' performs on Saturday nights in a beautifulMurray Hill home, with wine and snacks offered by the host. The eventsare limited to 16 music lovers. Pianist/composer Emir Gamsizoglu’s funand interesting take on pieces and the composers makes the concertsmore inclusive and insightful. Tickets are $25 / $20 with MHNA discount,cash only. These will be the last concerts in New York. More info:www.manhattansoiree.eventbrite.com. RSVP via email:[email protected] at Chatty Pianist Salon in Murray Hill (You'll receive the full address afteryou RSVP by email)

    CB6 PublicMeeting of theTransportationCommittee

    May 7 7pm Manhattan Community Board 6Transportation Committee Meeting One of the agenda items pertains to Murray Hill (bolded below). Agenda:1. A "Shared Street" proposal by the NYC Dept. of Transportation, whichwould open East 43rd St. between Lexington and 3rd Avenues to bothcars and pedestrians 2. A proposal by NYU Langone Medical Center to reconfigure 41stStreet between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from two-way to one-way andto change some of the parking regulations on the street 3. Chair’s Report: Six month closure of the 6 train 28th Street station thissummer 4. Old Business: The creation of an L-Train Shutdown Task Force 5. New Business Visit the CB6 Calendar page for the most recent meeting detailsavailable to the public. at NYU School of Dentistry 433 1st Avenue Room 220

    NOTICE OFPUBLICHEARING

    Wednesday, May 9 6pm The New York City Charter RevisionCommission Public Hearing The hearings are open to the public and the public will have theopportunity to testify before the Commission on any aspect of theCharter. SUBMITTING TESTIMONY Any member of the public may sign-up to speak during the hearingsegment of the evening. Testimony should be limited to three minutes induration. Please assign one representative from each group,organization, or institution to speak on behalf of the entire group.Everyone wishing to speak will be afforded an opportunity no matter

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  • what time they arrive during the hearing. Written testimony is also encouraged and may be submitted in personat the public hearing, by email to [email protected], or throughthe “Send Comments to the Commission” link on the Commissionwebsite at www.nyc.gov/charter (on the “About” page). All publichearings and meetings will be livestreamed at nyc.gov/charter. at The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Edna Barnes Salomon room 476 5th Avenue

    PublicMeeting

    May 10 2 - 3:30pm Public Realm Governing Group PublicMeeting The East Midtown Public Realm Improvement Fund Governing Group isthe body charged with selecting and allocating funding to public realmprojects under the East Midtown Rezoning plan. (this information brought to us courtesy of the Grand CentralPartnership) at 120 Broadway Concourse Level

    May 11 6-9pm Opening reception for Art Exhibit: Art Show,Music, Raffle, and a good time! MainChance Presents artists: Richard Outlaw, Corey Lightfoot, JeanBenoit, and photographer Don Whitely. Exibit runs from May 11 - May 25.Closing Reception May 25 6-9pm Gallery hours 7-9pm Monday to Friday. Photo: Detail of painting byRichard Outlaw. For information call Tiffany Livingstone at 212-883-0680 Ext. 308, oremail [email protected] at Grand Central Neighborhood 120 East 32nd Street

    May 12 & June 9 6-8pm Artist Reception: Form & Formless An exhibit that contrasts abstract and representational works byGallery35 artists. FREE and open to the public at Gallery35 at Community 30 East 35th Street (between Madison & Park Avenue)

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  • May 14 & 21 starting at 7pm Street Festival donation pickups (books &flea market) For pickup email [email protected] or register online: May 14pickup, May 21 pickup. Book donation guidelines. Flea market donationguidelines.

    May 16 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Film screening: The Women's Balcony When a charismatic rabbi enters their lives, some women in Jerusalemattempt to unite their neighborhood and preserve their traditions. A hugebox office hit in Israel, the film was written by Shlomit Nehama, anddirected by Emil Ben-Shimon. The film, a gentle and affectionatecomedy, is also about fanaticism, sexism masked as holiness, andtolerance among the faithful. Open to the public. Donation $10, MHNA members get a 10% discount RSVP call 212-682-2626 or email [email protected] at Society of Jewish Science \ The Center for Applied Judaism 109 East 39th Street

    May 17 6 - 8pm A Film and Discussion: Homeless and NearlyHomeless Youth Film screening Harlem Diary by Professor Terry Williams, based on hisbook, Uptown Kids (Putnam 1997, with Dr. William Kornblum). Dr.Williams serves on the board of Grand Central Neighborhood andteaches in the Sociology Department of the New School for SocialResearch. One of the nation's leading ethnographers, his recent booksinclude The Con Men: Hustling in New York City (Columbia 2017, withTrevor Miller). Dr. Williams will be joined by Heidi Schmidt, inauguralDirector of Troop 6000, a new Girl Scout troop designed to serve girlsand women living in the NYC shelter system. Prior to her current role,Ms. Schmidt served for 10 years as Director of Government Relations atthe NYC Department of Homeless Services, advocating for the mostvulnerable New Yorkers, including 25,000 homeless children. After the film, discussion will follow from 7-8pm. FREE and open to the public. Space is limited. Please RSVP by May10th to Tiffany Livingstone: 212-883-0680 Ext. 308 [email protected] at MainChance Community Room 120 East 32nd Street

    May 17, 2018

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  • Deadline for applications for affordablehousing lottery on the Upper East Side New affordable condominiums for sale at 200 East 95th Street, NewYork, NY, 10128. Application form. Studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroomapartments for owners with incomes from $79K to $119K (depending onthe unit size). Owner occupancy required, eligible buyers should have[10%] of the purchase price available for down payment. The quotedsales prices, maximum household income, asset limit, etc., areestimated and are subject to change. This building is being constructedthrough the 421-A Program of the New York City Department of HousingPreservation and Development and the New York State AffordableHousing Corporation. A percentage of units is set aside for people withdisabilities: Mobility (5%), Vision/ hearing (2%). Preference for apercentage of units goes to: Residents of Manhattan Community Board 8(50%), Municipal employees (5%).

    May 20 1:30pm The MHNA New York City Ballet Event:Robbins/Berstein Collaborations Special meet-the-dancer talk for the MHNA group prior to theperformance. Program: Fancy Free, Dybbuk, West Side Story Suite.Orchestra seats. This event is open to MHNA members and their guests.Tickets are $75 For information email Marion at [email protected] at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater Purchase Tickets Online

    May 27 1:30-3pm Walking Tour of Historic Murray Hill A knowledgeable guide will take you to many historic landmarks inMurray Hill, including the Union League Club, The Morgan Library, thePolish Consulate and others. Hear about the famous people who oncecalled this neighborhood home. Tour guides will focus on the uniquearchitectural qualities of the buildings as well as the historic evolution ofthe neighborhood and its preservation as a residential oasis in MidtownManhattan. $20 / FREE for new MHNA members (since July 2017) Register online Meet at 37th Street & Park Avenue (45 Park Avenue)

    Thursday, May 31 6 - 8pm

    Discussion: Becoming Homeless, Survivingon the Streets Matthew Desmond and Mitchell Duneier, sociologists at PrincetonUniversity and award winning authors, will discuss homelessness. Dr.Desmond’s book, Evicted (Broadway, 2017) won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize

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  • for General Non-Fiction. Dr. Duneier’s book, Sidewalk (FSG 2000)explores the world of indigent street peddlers in Greenwich Village and isa contemporary classic of urban ethnography. Discussion will follow from7-8pm. FREE and open to the public. Space is limited. Please RSVP by May10th to Tiffany Livingstone: 212-883-0680 Ext. 308 [email protected] at MainChance Community Room 120 East 32nd Street

    June 2 11am-6pm The Murray Hill Neighborhood AssociationStreet Festival on the West side of Park Avenue between 34th and 40th Street The most anticipated street festival in Murray Hill!

    Live entertainment from noon - 6pm Walking Tours of Historic Murray Hill Book Table Bake Table Flea Market Photo Booth - get your picture taken with LegendaryMurray Hill Residents, brought to you by the Snarks Silent Auction Meet your local Murray Hill businesses Food Vendors / Crafts

    Contact: Ashley Petrylak, Co-Chair, [email protected]

    SAVE THE DATE! June 10 1pm Book talk & signing, The Gargoyle Hunters, aNovel by John Freeman Gill, followed by areception This entertaining novel set in New York City in the 1970s (with

    references to Murray Hill) has a strong theme of preservation. Recently

    issued as a Vintage Books trade paperback, books will be available for

    sale & signing at the event. About the book: Thirteen-year-old GriffinWatts stumbles into his estranged father’s illicit architectural salvage

    business [and] clambers up the façades of tenements and skyscrapers

    to steal their nineteenth-century architectural sculptures—gargoyles and

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  • sea monsters, goddesses and kings. As his father sees it, these

    evocative creatures, crafted by immigrant artisans, are an endangered

    species in an age of sweeping urban renewal. (Also available in

    hardcover from Knopf.) About the author: John Freeman Gill is a nativeNew Yorker and longtime New York Times contributor. His writing has

    appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times Magazine, The New York

    Observer, the International Herald Tribune, New York magazine, and

    elsewhere.

    For MHNA members. $15 contribution. Register online.

    at the Amateur Comedy Club

    Sniffen Court

    150 East 36th Street

    Ongoing events in theneighborhood

    Mondays 7pm Big Apple Men's Chorus open rehearsals FREE. If you can carry a basic tune you can join New York City's longestrunning non-classical men's a cappella singing group, a diverse group ofmen of all ages and backgrounds. No reservation necessary. For moreinformation visit www.bigapplechorus.org. Telephone: 646-535-2191 at the Noman Thomas H.S. Auditorium 111 East 33 Street, 2nd Floor

    Free classes starting in May Free 8-Course Programs: Principals of Political Economy . EconomicScience . Money, Credit & Banking . Land Value Capture: Theory andPractice . The New Economics of the Business Cycle . Free Trade andGlobalization . History of Economic Thought . The Political Economy ofSocial Problems. You can also attend single courses (not for certificate). For information email [email protected] or call 212-889-8020 Register at hgsss.org

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  • at Henry George School of Social Science 149 East 38th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue)

    May 23, June 21, July 18, August 15 9am Sing Along at Explore + Discover EarlyLearning Center for infants & toddlers andtheir parents Every month, parents, teachers and children come together to sing incommunity. Be part of Explore + Discover's singing circle where you willlearn new children’s songs, finger plays, and books that you can sing athome with your child. This is a celebration of childhood at its best.Appropriate for ages 3 months to 3 years. This is an opportunity to learnmore about Explore + Discover's program for infants and toddlers.FREE. One-time offer per child. RSVP to email: [email protected] at Explore + Discover Early Learning Center 444 2nd Avenue (at 26th Street)

    May 25, June 29, July 27, August 10 at 8:30am Open Art at Explore + Discover for infants &toddlers and their parents At Explore + Discover parents, infants and toddlers explore paint, clayand collage in a group setting with the guidance of an experienced earlychildhood art educator. Wear messy clothes and be prepared for yourchild to have a full body experience! (Recommend showing up 15minutes in advance). You will be amazed at what your child can do!Appropriate for ages 3 months to 3 years. This is an opportunity to learnmore about Explore + Discover's program for infants and toddlers.FREE. This is one-time offer per child. RSVP toemail: [email protected] at Explore + Discover Early Learning Center 444 2nd Avenue (at 26th Street)

    Knockout Renovation's Seminar Series FREE for MHNA members. Lunch events are 12:30-1:30pm RSVP on Eventbrite May 29 (Night) Renovation 101: Kitchen & Bath June 26 (Lunch) Renovate: Make Better Use of Your Space! July 31 (Night) 10 Things You Need to Know When Renovating YourCondo/Coop August 28 (Lunch) What to Expect When Renovating Your Condo orCo-op September 25 (Night) The 5 best design ideas for small kitchens

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  • October 30 (Lunch) The 5 Best Design Ideas for Bathrooms For information telephone 212-599-5060 at Knockout Renovation Showroom

    47 East 34th Street (between Madison & Park Avenue)

    ImportantElection Datesin 2018

    June 26 - Federal Primary Election September 11 - State/Local Primary Election (but may be changed toSeptember 13) November 6 - General ElectionRead more about the 2018 elections New York City Board of Elections Website (for full schedule)

    You can register online at the Board of Elections website. Registerbefore June 1 if you want to vote in the Federal Primary Election. In NewYork State, you must be registered with a party to vote in the PrimaryElections. If your address has changed, you also must notify the Boardof Elections.

    The Morgan Library & Museum Calendar The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street.MHNA members can book tickets for The Morgan's public programs(concerts, talks, films, etc.) at The Morgan's member price. This appliesto all single events (except for the Orchestra of St. Luke's concerts).Click "Member" when ordering online, or if you are ordering by phonemention that you are a MHNA member. Call Visitor Services at 212-685-0008 for phone orders

    MTAMetrocards MTA Metrocard Bus and Van Schedule

    CommunityMeetings

    Community Board 6 CalendarThe 17th Precinct Community Council meeting is held on the lastTuesday of every Month at 6:30pm at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225East 51st Street. March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26

    New YorkPublic LibraryEvents

    Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd St and Fifth Ave) Calendar (many events are family friendly) Look for their new programThe Library After Hours, a new, FREE monthly event.

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  • Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street Many FREE events and workshops for small businesses andcompetitoins where businesses can win prize money. Free tax preparation assistance until April 17. Calendar SIBL offers The Financial Coaching Corps program to support thefinancial stability of individuals and families in the community. One-on-one sessions with a financial coach provide tools and skills for moneymanagement. Learn more and sign up for a free session with a localcounselor. Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue The Mid-Manhattan Library is closed from August 1, 2017 until 2020 forrenovation. Services are relocated to the Schwarzman Building, SIBLand other neighborhood libraries during the renovation. For more generalinformation on the temporary closure and on the project overall, pleasevisit nypl.org/midtown. To share feedback or ask questions, pleaseemail [email protected].

    Kips Bay 446 Third Avenue Calendar (many events are family friendly)

    Calendar of Events in Bryant Park You can learn curling and broomball, take skating lessons,dance at Silent Disco, and much more. The Ice Castle will beback on the Fountain Terrace for photo ops. The Rink will be thecenter of many ice-themed activities, including free-admissionskating every day.

    CUNYGraduateCenter

    CUNY Graduate Center Calendar Music-in-Midtown: FREE concerts at 1pm and 7:30pm Last concert of the season: May 3 at 1pm Elebash Recital Hall

    CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Street)

    BaruchCollegeCalendar

    Baruch Performing Arts Some events are free.

    Every day at 12:30pm

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