March 13, 2013
Join New York City Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund at Avenue on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm to help those FDNY members who lost homes or suffered damage to their homes from Hurricane Sandy.
The New York City Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund is a pending 501 (c) 3 fund established to aid their families with 100% of all donations going to affected members.
Ticket prices begin at $175.00. A VIP ticket is $1,000. To RSVP, call 646-839-6535 or email cearly@ufanyc.org.
New York City Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund
Avenue
116 10th Ave. (between 17th & 18th Streets)
New York, NY
March 9, 2013
The 12th Annual Fun Run honoring Keith McHeffey in Sea Bright, NJ will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Sea Bright continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, so this year’s race will benefit Sea Bright Recreation and the many activities they provide in their community.
Beginning this year, similar to other large charitable races, pre-registration will be required for all participants who wish to receive a racing number and an official running time.
Please pre-register online by February 20, 2013 and your racing number and electronic tracking chip will be mailed to you. Those who do not pre-register will still be able to participate on the day of the race and to receive this year’s KDM race shirt. The registration price is $35.00.
Keith McHeffey was 31 years old and working at Cantor Fitzgerald on September 11, 2001.
KDM Foundation
P.O. Box 528
Rumson, NJ 07760
www.kdmfoundation.com
Sea Bright Recreation Center
1171 Ocean Avenue
Sea Bright, NJ 07760
March 4, 2013
More assistance is available for Sandy reconstruction in the form of a new Building Department advisory program. Their senior officials, technical experts and plan examiners are now available to work closely with homeowners who need to submit applications and construction plans for properties in a special flood hazard area as shown on the effective flood insurance rate maps or the advisory maps recently issued by FEMA. The new program is designed to accelerate the approval process for these projects, assist homeowners with their decisions on reconstruction and better ensure that new flood recommendations and standards are incorporated into the design and construction of the affected buildings. Before plans are submitted, Department officials will outline the Building Code and Zoning requirements that apply to the location and offer guidance on submitting drawings that comply with the latest regulations.
The free design consultations for any construction project related to Hurricane Sandy will be offered starting on Monday, March 4, 2013. To ensure that property owners understand the construction and zoning requirements involved, they must attend a consultation along with their New York State-licensed architect or engineer. At the end of each consultation, the Department will provide applicants with a list of recommendations to be incorporated into the final construction plans submitted to the Department.
To request a consultation, please e-mail sandyconsultation@buildings.nyc.gov with the property’s address in the subject line. A questionnaire will be emailed to the sender and should be completed prior to the consultation.
March 2, 2013
The 38th Annual Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:00pm.
This year’s Grand Marshal will be John Ahern. The Gael of the Year will be Hilary Beirne.
The parade route will go west to east down Newport Avenue to Beach 116th Street. The route then turns and will head down Rockaway Beach Boulevard past the reviewing stand on Beach 105th Street, ending near the Irish Circle at Beach 102nd Street and Shore Front Parkway.
A ceremony will be held following the parade at St. Camillus School Hall on Beach 100th Street.
February 28, 2013
Hurricane Sandy closed the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center for more than two months. Their staff pumped 2 million gallons of water out of the Arts and Culture level and removed everything – including all the walls – and they’ve repaired, cleaned and painted the upper three floors of the Center.
The Center reopened recently, but the Arts and Culture level stands empty.
It’s a perfect space for a party!
Celebrate the renewal of the Center at a spectacular benefit event on Thursday, February 28, 2013 (time TBA).
Enjoy a fabulous dinner tasting prepared by some of the greatest Lower Manhattan chefs along with drinks at poolside.
Help Manhattan Youth rebuild their studio classrooms and spaces for arts, ceramics, filmmaking, music production, culinary arts, theatre and teen programs.
For sponsorship opportunities please call Bob Townley at 212-766-1104, ext. 229 or Jim Hopkins at 212-766-1104, ext. 232. More details will be available soon.
Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center
120 Warren St.
New York, NY 10007
February 17, 2013
Malachy McCourt brings back his much-loved A Couple of Blaguards for three performances only to raise money to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point.
On February 15, 16, and 17, 2013, at the Irish Arts Center Malachy and Mickey Kelly will reprise the production; all proceeds from the performances will aid Breezy Point victims with rent funds, alternative accommodations, and building supplies.
Performances will be at 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 3:00pm on Sunday.
Tickets are $25.00 or $50.00. Please click here to order tickets.
Irish Arts Center
553 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019