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Photo: Gregg McQueen

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Un Nuevo C?rculo

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?PUERTO RICO SE LEVANTA!

Acacia Network is asking everyone to join us in supporting the people of Puerto Rico, and we will ensure that 100% of ALL donations will go directly to the victims of this hurricane. Your contribution (large or small) is much needed and will make a di erence to our familia on the Island.

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES:

? Bottled Water ? Baby Wipes ? Hand Sanitizer ? Diapers ? Canned Foods ? Dry Foods ? Baby Formula ? Garbage Bags ? Towels ? Canned Milk ? Canned and Dry Pet Food ? Baby and Adult Pain Relief Medicine ? Stomach and Diarrhea Relief Medicine ? Mosquito Repellant ? Blankets and Pillows ? First-Aid Kits ? Laundry Detergents and Dish Soap ? Cots

Please DONATE today! Muchas gracias a todos. En solidaridad, Ra?l Russi.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS Acacia has set up donation drop-o

locations across the city. At this time, there is greatest need

for the supplies listed here.

All donations must be 100% sealed and new.

Please check expiration dates. We cannot accept donations other than

these items or that have expired.

CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES:

? Extension Cords ? Ground Fault Protectors ? Pop-up Canopies ? Shovels ? Wheelbarrows ? Crowbars ? Hammers ? Utility Knives ? Work Gloves ? Wood Panels ? Electric Generators ? Electric Cables ? Tarp ? Ropes ? Chainsaws ? Safety Glasses

MANHATTAN

BRONX

East Harlem Multi Service Center 419 East 120th Street, NY Contact: Paul Delgado 347-489-6516 Institute for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Elderly Carver Senior Center 55 East 102nd Street, NY between Madison Avenue Contact: Maria Rivera 917-838-8028

The Loisaida Center 710 East 120th 9th Street, NY Contact: Libertad Guerra, 646-757-0522

Ramon V?lez Health Center 754 East 151th Street Bronx, NY 10455 Contact: Michael Orozco 347-924-3435 CASA Promesa 308 East 175th Street Bronx, NY 10457 Contact: Adriene Rosell 347-924-2002

CASA Promesa 915 Westchester Avenue, 3rd oor Bronx, NY 10459 Contact: Eileen Enmanuel 646-224-9207 White Plains Road 3677 White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10467 Contact: Adalgisa Capellan 917-612-7258



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The First Fleet

Story and photos from Gregg McQueen

The fleet is finally here. Greyhound has launched its longawaited bus service at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.

On September 27, Greyhound started running daily trips to Boston, Philadelphia

The company said it would add 75 brand-new buses.

and Washington, D.C. from the remodeled Washington Heights terminal, which opened in May after extensive delays.

Service to additional destinations is planned for the near future, according to Greyhound Chief Operating Officer Bill Blankenship, who visited the terminal along with local lawmakers and Port Authority representatives to witness the first Greyhound buses depart the facility.

Blankenship called the revamped bus station "a first-class transportation hub in the Washington Heights community" and said the company would add 75 brand-new buses to the New York market, all equipped with free Wi-Fi, individual AC outlets and extra legroom.

"These buses have more legroom than most airplanes," he said.

Blankenship added that the new buses would be equipped with on-board entertainment systems, "so customers can stream movies, watch TV shows, play games, surf the web, all for free."

Councilmember Ydanis Rodr?guez, who lobbied for Greyhound to run bus routes from the station, praised the carrier for committing to Northern Manhattan. He said uptown residents would appreciate not having to journey to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street to catch buses to other major cities.

"I think this is a beginning of where we're

The ribbon-cutting.

going as an area," Rodr?guez said. "We can lift up more working class communities to be middle class."

"Being able to celebrate the reopening of this bus terminal represents a new beginning for our community," said State Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa, a Washington Heights native. "We know that the service that our community deserves is going to be living here at this terminal."

Diannae Ehler, Director of Tunnels, Bridge and Terminals for the Port Authority, said

redeveloping the terminal was a "long and challenging project" that was "worth the wait."

"Today, we are celebrating new beginnings," she remarked.

Ehler acknowledged community concerns over whether the terminal was bringing jobs to local residents as expected, and insisted her agency was focused on ensuring employment opportunities would be available at the site.

She said the Port Authority was planning

See FLEET p21

Fall into Health Join Isabella's 50+ Club for our 13th Annual

Health Fair

Friday, October 13, 2017

10 am ? 2 pm 515 Audubon Avenue, corner of 190th Street MJK Community Center ? Ground Floor

Info: (212) 342-9224

Free activities will include:

? Music ? Dancing ? Raffles ? Health Screenings ? And much more

La primera flota

Historia y fotos por Gregg McQueen

La flota est? finalmente aqu?. Greyhound ha lanzado su tan esperado servicio de autobuses en la Estaci?n de Autobuses del Puente George Washington.

El 27 de septiembre, Greyhound comenz? a realizar viajes diarios a Boston, Filadelfia y Washington, D.C. desde la remodelada terminal de Washington Heights, que abri? sus

"Este es un comienzo de hacia d?nde vamos como ?rea", dijo el concejal Ydanis Rodr?guez.

puertas en mayo tras grandes retrasos. El servicio a destinos adicionales est?

previsto para el futuro pr?ximo, de acuerdo con Bill Blankenship, director de Operaciones de Greyhound, quien visit? la terminal junto con legisladores locales y representantes de la Autoridad Portuaria para presenciar la salida de los primeros autobuses Greyhound.

Blankenship llam? a la renovada estaci?n de autobuses "un centro de transporte de

Vea FLOTA p21

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First Love at Second Site

DWDC opens new center

Story and photos by Gregg McQueen

Uptown, the future is female ? and flourishing.

The Dominican Women's Development Center (DWDC) celebrated the grand opening of its new site on Fri., Sept. 29.

Located at 715 West 179th Street

The new location is at West 179th Street.

underneath Holyrood Church, the site will serve as the home for DWDC's Health Promotion and Healthy Families programs, as well as a new LGTBQ youth-drop-in center.

The new location features a relaxation area, shower facilities, art room, meeting space and numerous offices.

"I love it," said client Sacari Monae, who recently moved to New York City from Atlanta. She said DWDC had assisted her with housing and additional services.

Executive Director Rosita Romero said the new facility will allow the organization to better fulfill its mission of providing social services to Northern Manhattan females.

"We have more space, the staff is better able to meet the needs of our women," said Romero. "There is a growing demand for our services."

Case management plays an essential role in the center's operations.

"We work with people dealing with a lot of barriers -- homelessness, health, violence, needing a job," said Elizabeth Javier, Health Educator at DWDC. "It's about providing access to resources, being an ear for them, and following up to make sure they're OK."

Since DWDC deals with numerous homeless women per year, Romero said it was beneficial

"[This feels] like it's home," said Osadris Flores, Community Wellness Coordinator.

to have the center located across from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and A train station.

She said she hoped to expand services even more in the coming year. "We would like to provide mental health services," Romero said. "Ideally, we want to have one or two licensed mental health providers on staff."

"We're giving people in need a safe, relaxing space," said Yudelka Guti?rrez, a DWDC Health Navigator. "They might come in for one need, and realize we can help them with many issues in their lives."

See DWDC p11

If the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (CCRA) passes Congress, carrying a gun into NYC from out of state will be easier than ever.

"Hay una creciente demanda", dijo la directora ejecutiva Rosita Romero.

Primer amor en el segundo sitio

Learn how you can help keep our city safe and stop the CCRA at

Paid for by Cyrus Vance for Manhattan District Attorney

DWDC abre nuevo centro

Historia y fotos por Gregg McQueen

En el norte del condado, el futuro es femenino, y floreciente.

El Centro de Desarrollo de la Mujer Dominicana (DWDC, por sus siglas en ingl?s) celebr? la inauguraci?n de su nuevo sitio el

viernes 29 de septiembre. Ubicado en el No. 715 de la Calle 179 Oeste

debajo de la Iglesia Holyrood, el sitio servir? como hogar para los programas de Promoci?n de la Salud y Familias Saludables de DWDC, as? como un nuevo centro para j?venes LGTBQ.

La nueva ubicaci?n cuenta con una zona de relajaci?n, duchas, una sala de arte, espacio para reuniones y numerosas oficinas.

"Me encanta", dijo la clienta Sacari Monae,

Vea DWDC p11

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Frame nature.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Nature Photography Amateur photographers and enthusiasts are invited to frame nature at Fort Tryon Park on Sun., Oct. 8th from 4:00 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. Guests will join photographer Michael Palma as they capture the park's natural assets, such as rock outcrops, foliage, trees, and plants from behind the lens. Palma will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and zoom choice for perspective control, and composition. Registration is required by emailing RSVP@. The group will meet at Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue. For more information, please call 212.795.1388 or visit .

Fotograf?a de la naturaleza Fot?grafos aficionados y entusiastas est?n invitados a enmarcar la naturaleza en Fort Tryon Park el domingo 8 de octubre de 4:00 p.m. a 5:30 pm. Los invitados se unir?n al fot?grafo Michael Palma mientras capturan los activos naturales del parque, como afloramientos rocosos, follaje, ?rboles y plantas detr?s de la lente. Palma discutir? estrategias de fotograf?a de naturaleza para hacer frente a situaciones de iluminaci?n dif?ciles y del lente y el acercamiento para control de perspectiva y composici?n. Es necesario inscribirse enviando un correo electr?nico a RSVP@forttryonparktrust. org. El grupo se reunir? en el Bulevar Cabrini y la Avenida Fort Washington. Para obtener m?s informaci?n, por favor llame al 212.795.1388 o visite .

Enmarque la naturaleza.

The Final Frontier Young minds are invited to explore the known universe at the Fort Washington Library on Thurs., Oct. 12th at 4:00 p.m. The program "Space Oddities" explores the Earth, Sun, surrounding planets, stars, constellations and other aspects of outer space. Through inquiry and experiments, students will learn about what life may be like on other planets, what stars are made of and how astronauts are able to travel all the way to the moon. This program is intended for youths aged 4 years and older. The library is located at 535 West 179th Street. For more information, please call 212.927.3533 or visit .

La frontera final Las mentes j?venes son invitadas a explorar el universo conocido en la Biblioteca Fort Washington el jueves 12 de octubre a las 4:00 p.m. El programa "Curiosidades del espacio" explora la Tierra, el Sol, los planetas circundantes, las estrellas, las constelaciones y otros aspectos del espacio exterior. A trav?s de investigaciones y experimentos, los estudiantes aprender?n acerca de lo que puede ser la vida en otros planetas, de qu? est?n hechas las estrellas y c?mo los astronautas pueden viajar todo el camino hasta la luna. Este programa est? dirigido a j?venes de 4 a?os y mayores. La biblioteca est? ubicada en el No. 535 de la Calle 179 Oeste. Para obtener m?s informaci?n, por favor llame al 212.927.3533 o visite .

Native American Heritage Celebration observar artefactos especiales. Habr? wampum,

Join the Museum of the City of New pieles de animales y pieles para examinar de

York (MCNY) to celebrate the history and cerca, y los invitados recibir?n materiales para

contributions of Northeast Native American crear mu?ecas de hojas de ma?z. Se requiere

groups on Mon., Oct. 9th from 11:00 a.m. inscripci?n en . El museo

? 2:00 p.m. Guests will hear folk stories of est? situado en el No. 1220 de la Quinta Avenida

groups such as the Lenape and explore the y Calle 103.

exhibition "New York at Its Core" to observe Para obtener m?s informaci?n, por favor

special artifacts. There will be wampum, llame al 212.534.1672 o visite .

animal fur and hides to examine up close, and guests will be provided

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materials to create cornhusk

dolls. Registration is required Learn more.

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The museum is located at

1220 Fifth Avenue and 103rd

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For more information,

please call 212.534.1672 or

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Celebraci?n de la Herencia Nativa Americana

?nase al Museo de la Ciudad de Nueva York (MCNY) para celebrar la historia y las contribuciones de los grupos del Noreste de Am?rica el lunes 9 de octubre de 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Los participantes podr?n escuchar las populares historias de grupos como el Lenape y explorar la exposici?n "Nueva York en su n?cleo" para

Aprenda m?s.

Get close to the cosmos.

Ac?rquese al cosmos.

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Our Public Schools Are Under Threat

By Josh Karan, Johanna Garc?a, Angela The new applicant. Garc?s, and Maggie V?lez

Our community is being threatened with attacks on public education from operators of privately managed charter schools based outside our community, schools which will not serve the majority Spanish-speaking population of our community.

One of these is a branch of Success Charter Schools, which recently secretly took over the former Mother Cabrini High School on Ft. Washington Avenue, and which space had been coveted by the overcrowded PS 187 that is down the street from that building.

Because these privately managed charter schools refuse to be transparent, we do not know who they are actually serving. But much anecdotal evidence indicates that their students are cherry-picked, with a far lower percentage of students who are of Limited English Proficiency, or who require Special Education services, than do our District 6 Public Schools, with almost one-third of the former and one-fifth of the latter. The lineup of cars dropping off students outside the Success school also hints at the large numbers who are possibly not from our district.

Now we are confronted with an effort by a new applicant, the Zeta Charter School, which could be dubbed "Daughter of Success," as the applicant is the longtime former lawyer of Success Charter Schools.

She claims, without being willing to engage any challenge, that there is sufficient space within District 6 public school buildings to co-locate their school in one of these buildings.

This school, which has refused to pledge that it will mirror the demographics of our District 6 Public Schools, is prepared to contest the longstanding policy of the District 6 Community Education Council (D-6 CEC) and that of Community Board 12, both of which are opposed to any additional co-locations, because previous ones have resulted in damaging loss of instructional and programmatic space in

the building where co-locations have occurred. These include loss of art rooms, science labs, computer rooms, libraries, and rooms for remedial and counseling services. Some of this is the result of the diversion of millions of dollars from the budget of the host public school in order to create separate spaces for exclusive use for the charter school students, who often have additional private money contributed to create facilities that the public school cannot match.

Zeta Charter School, like Success and many others, has a hedge fund executive on its Board of Directors, and another who was the leader of the pro-privatization group Students First. These charter schools are not accountable to the District 6 Superintendent and do not participate in a district-wide planning process which considers impacts on all of the almost 20,000 students in our district.

The process of granting new privately managed charters is made by a committee packed with wealthy political appointees of Governor Andrew Cuomo, appointees who have contributed to his campaigns. They are required to conduct a process of engagement to solicit community opinion about new charter applications.

See ZETA p17

Nuestras escuelas p?blicas est?n bajo amenaza

Por Josh Karan, Johanna Garc?a, ?ngela Garc?s y Maggie V?lez

Nuestra comunidad est? siendo amenazada con ataques a la educaci?n p?blica por parte de operadores de escuelas charter administradas de forma privada y establecidas fuera de nuestra comunidad, escuelas que no brindar?n servicio a la mayor?a de la poblaci?n de habla hispana de nuestra comunidad.

Una de ?stas es una sucursal de las Escuelas Charter Success, que se apoder? reciente y secretamente de la ex preparatoria Madre Cabrini en la Avenida Ft. Washington, y cuyo espacio hab?a sido codiciado por la superpoblada PS 187 que est? en m?s adelante, en la misma calle que ese edificio.

Debido a que estas escuelas charter de administraci?n privada se niegan a ser transparentes, no sabemos realmente a qui?n est?n dando servicio. Sin embargo, muchas evidencias anecd?ticas indican que los estudiantes son manipulados, con un porcentaje mucho menor de estudiantes de dominio limitado del ingl?s, o que requieren servicios de educaci?n especial, que nuestras escuelas p?blicas del Distrito 6, con casi un tercio y un quinto, respectivamente. La l?nea de autom?viles que dejan a los estudiantes afuera la escuela Success tambi?n da una pista de

la gran cantidad de personas que posiblemente no son de nuestro distrito.

Ahora nos enfrentamos a un esfuerzo de un nuevo solicitante, la Escuela Charter Zeta, que podr?a ser bautizada como "Hija de Success", ya que la solicitante es la

antigua abogada de las Escuelas Charter Success.

Ella afirma, sin estar dispuesta a participar en ning?n cuestionamiento, que hay suficiente espacio dentro de los edificios de las escuelas p?blicas del Distrito 6 para ubicar de forma conjunta su escuela. Esta escuela, que se ha negado a prometer que reflejar? la demograf?a de nuestras escuelas p?blicas del Distrito 6, est? preparada para impugnar la antigua pol?tica del Concejo de Educaci?n Comunitaria del Distrito 6 (D-6 CEC, por sus siglas en ingl?s) y de la Junta Comunitaria 12, que se oponen a cualquier ubicaci?n conjunta adicional, porque las anteriores han resultado en la p?rdida de espacio de instrucci?n y programaci?n en el edificio donde se han realizado, incluyendo

La escuela est? buscando la ubicaci?n conjunta.

p?rdida de salas de arte, de laboratorios de ciencias, de salas de inform?tica, bibliotecas y salas para servicios de remediaci?n y asesor?a. Parte de esto es el resultado de la desviaci?n de millones de d?lares del presupuesto de la escuela p?blica de acogida con el fin de crear espacios separados para uso exclusivo de los estudiantes de escuelas charter, que a menudo tienen dinero privado adicional contribuido para crear instalaciones que la escuela p?blica no puede igualar.

La Escuela Charter Zeta, al igual que Success y muchas otras, tiene un ejecutivo de fondos de cobertura en su Consejo de Administraci?n, y otro que fue l?der del grupo pro-privatizaci?n Students First. Estas escuelas charter no son responsables ante el superintendente del Distrito 6 y no participan en un proceso de planificaci?n a nivel de distrito que considera los impactos en los casi 20,000 estudiantes de nuestro distrito.

El proceso de concesi?n de nuevas escuelas charter de administraci?n privada se hace por un comit? lleno de pudientes personalidades pol?ticas designadas por el gobernador Cuomo, quienes han contribuido a sus campa?as. Se les requiere llevar a cabo un proceso participativo para solicitar la opini?n de la comunidad sobre las nuevas solicitudes charter.

En nuestro distrito, el proceso con respecto a la solicitud Zeta ha sido una farsa.

Una audiencia p?blica se llev? a cabo el 11 de septiembre (??!!). Aparte de ser un d?a sagrado en la Ciudad de Nueva York, esto fue despu?s de que los padres de la escuela p?blica regresaran a la escuela por solo tres d?as, y cuando los administradores del distrito estaban llenos de

Vea ZETA p17

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It's Happening at

Columbi a in October

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Guided Historical Tour 1:00 PM?1:45 PM 213 Low Library, Visitors Center, Morningside campus

Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture, and sculpture of the Morningside Heights campus. Tour may be postponed if inclement weather. To request a disability accessible tour, or to make a reservation for a group of 10 or more, contact us at 212-8544900 or visitorscenter@columbia.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Bronx Gothic: Screening and Conversation 7:00 PM?8:00 PM 304 Barnard Hall, 3009 Broadway, Barnard campus

An electrifying portrait of Okwui Okpokwasili's acclaimed one-woman show, followed by an intimate conversation with her and director Andrew Rossi. For more info, contact 212-854-2995 or dance@barnard.edu.

Screening: War for Guam 7:30 PM?9:30 PM Faculty House Dining Room, 64 Morningside Dr., Morningside campus

Speaker: Frances Negr?n-Muntaner, filmmaker, writer, scholar, curator and Columbia Professor of English and Comparative Literature. For more info, email ake2112@tc.columbia.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Speaking of Heaven: The Poetry of Max Ritvo 5:00 PM?7:00 PM 630 W. 168 St., 4th Flr., Medical Center campus

Celebrating the work of the late poet Max Ritvo (1990-2016), whose acclaimed book of poems Four Reincarnations was written over the course of a long battle with cancer. For more info, contact 646-426-2582 or narrativemedicine@sps.columbia.edu.

Women's Health: Cancers of the Reproductive System 5:30 PM?7:00 PM 390 Ft. Washington Ave., Medical Center campus

A free educational talk on gynecologic cancers. Presenter: Ana I. Tergas, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center. In English and Spanish. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact 212-305-2071 or irving.institute@columbia.edu.

A Brilliant Genocide: Screening, Discussion, Book Signing 6:00 PM?8:00 PM 1501 International Affairs, Morningside campus

This award-winning documentary traces the rise of brutal warlord Joseph Kony and the Ugandan government campaign against the Acholi people. Followed by book signing and discussion featuring: publisher Milton Allimadi, who appears in the film; Helen C. Epstein, author of Another Fine Mess: America, Uganda and the War on Terror; Ugandan journalist Lawrence Kiwanuka Nsereko; Ogenga Otunnu, DePaul University. For more info, contact 212-851-4105 or iv2105@columbia.edu.

DIY to a Career in Comics 6:00 PM?8:30 PM 523 Butler Library, Morningside campus

How did these artists start by selfpublishing and grow to international success? Zep, a comics phenomenon in Europe, is joined by P?n?lope Bagieu (California Dreamin') and Julia Wertz (Tenements, Towers, and Trash). For more info, contact 212-853-0429 or klg19@columbia.edu.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Erica Jong Discusses Colette 6:00 PM?7:30 PM East Gallery, Buell Hall, Morningside campus

Novelist and poet Erica Jong joins Columbia Professor of French Elisabeth Ladenson for a lively discussion about French author Colette. For more info, email ia2368@columbia.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Revolt, Defiance and Resistance in Prints 5:00 PM?7:00 PM 310 Dodge Hall, Morningside campus

An exhibition of prints that challenge, resist, revolt and defy. Featuring work by a diverse group of artists with various backgrounds, points of view and ideologies and a need to challenge ideas, stereotypes and social issues of today. For more info, contact 212-851-9567 or gdb2106@columbia.edu.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House 10:00 AM?4:00 PM 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964

Tour a lab, participate in hands-on earth science demonstrations and learn from world-renowned researchers about their latest discoveries. Free and open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation. Visit openhouse.ldeo.columbia.edu for more info, or email events@ei.columbia.edu.

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio 8:00 PM?10:00 PM Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, Morningside campus

Dr. Lonnie Smith, the elder statesman of the Hammond B3 organ with a career spanning over five decades, is one the most important innovators of his instrument. His freewheeling trio is a relentless tour de force of energy and groove. For more info, contact 212-854-7799 or miller-arts@columbia.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Sunset Yoga on Morningside 6:00 PM?7:00 PM Furnald Lawn, Morningside campus

Take time for a mindful, stress-reducing, and fun break with this open-level yoga class. Please bring your yoga mat as there will be a limited number available. If you require accommodations or have questions about physical access, contact 212-854-2388 or disability@columbia. edu. Requests for CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) or sign language interpretation require a two-week notice. Email universitylife@columbia.edu for more info.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Last Day To Register To Vote in New York ALL DAY 309 Low Library, Morningside campus

To register to vote, federal law requires that voters be at least 18 years of age by the time of the general election and citizens of the United States. In New York, applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 13 and received by a board of elections no later than Oct. 18 to be eligible to vote in the General Election on Nov. 7. Forms available from the Office of Government and Community Affairs in 309 Low Library. For more info, visit gca.columbia.edu/content/voter-registration.

Football vs. Penn 1:30 PM Robert K. Kraft Field, Baker Athletics Complex, 218th Street and Broadway

Join us for Homecoming. For more info, visit or call 212-854-2535.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris 5:15 PM?7:00 PM 1302 International Affairs, Morningside campus

Author Anne Nelson discusses her book, which tells the story of Suzanne Spaak, who saved hundreds of Jewish children from deportation from Nazi Paris to Auschwitz after her friendship with a Jewish refugee spurred her to join the Resistance. For more info, email jj2765@ columbia.edu.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Healthy Relationships 5:30 PM?7:00 PM 390 Ft. Washington Ave., Medical Center campus

A free educational talk on relationship violence. Presenters: Verenice Heredia, program supervisor, and Viomari Vargas, outreach coordinator, Dominican Women's Development Center. In English and Spanish. Refreshments will be served. Email irving.institute@columbia. edu or call 212-305-2071 for more info.

Shuttle Bus Service for the Elderly and Disabled

Columbia provides free ADA-accessible shuttle bus service for senior citizens and the disabled (including their attendants) via the Intercampus Shuttle. The service can be accessed near the following subway stations: 96th and Broadway, 116th and Broadway (Morningside campus), 125th and Broadway, 135th and Lenox (Harlem Hospital), and 168th and Broadway (Columbia University Medical Center). The shuttle runs on a regular schedule Monday through Friday except state and federal holidays. Riders must show an Access-A-Ride or Medicare card to board the bus. For more info, visit transportation.columbia.edu/intercampus.

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Haven in Harlem

"It helps a lot," said William.

Story and photos by Gregg McQueen

"When you're homeless, you experience many traumas." William shared from personal experience

recently to recount how his life has changed. After spending nearly two years sleeping in

the streets, he's been residing at a Safe Haven facility in Harlem for the past three months.

"This helps cut them [the traumas]," affirmed William.

Safe Haven facilities are specifically targeted to help homeless individuals living on the streets who may resist other services,

It can take an average of five months to convince a homeless individual to come in off the streets, said Strang.

including typical shelters.

"It helps a lot, to have a safe place to go,"

said William, who explained that he had

previous experience with shelters "wanted

to avoid them, because they're rough." He

said his case worker at the Harlem facility

has helped connect him with a primary care

physician, treatment for substance abuse and

is working on getting him permanent housing.

"It's helped me to deal with my substance

abuse issues, it's helped me to have a peace of

mind ? someplace safe to lay down my head,"

he said.

Opened in May, the 36-bed Harlem Safe

Haven facility is part of the city's attempt

to combat homelessness by encouraging

individuals to transition

off the streets, said Steven

Banks,

Commissioner

of the Human Resources

Administration/Department

of Social Services.

Safe Havens are equipped

with on-site services and

outreach staff who work

closely with clients.

"For 40 years, the city had

been trying one strategy, that

wasn't really getting results,"

said Banks. "This is a people-

based approach. Once people

are in that outreach office, the

connection is made and we

can get them into services." The city anticipates opening

an additional 105 beds at Safe Haven sites by the end of 2017, according to DSS. By February 2018, the city will have opened up more than 760 beds across 26 sites since December 2015, the agency said.

The city's Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Street

Action Teams (HOME-STAT) engage homeless individuals in the street, and have compiled a by-name list of about 2,000 people who are currently homeless, said Banks, making attempts to bring them off the streets.

"Since we started HOME-STAT about a year ago, we've been

See HARLEM p20

Refugio en Harlem

Historia y fotos por Gregg McQueen

"Cuando no tienes hogar, experimentas muchos traumas".

William comparti? recientemente su experiencia personal para contar c?mo ha cambiado su vida.

Despu?s de pasar casi dos a?os durmiendo en las calles, ha estado residiendo en las instalaciones de Safe Haven, en Harlem, durante los ?ltimos tres meses.

"Esto ayuda a reducir [los traumas]", afirm?. Las instalaciones de Safe Haven est?n espec?ficamente dirigidas a ayudar a las personas

Vea HARLEM p20

Los miembros HOME-STAT de la ciudad abordan a personas sin hogar en la calle.

September 25 ? September 30

Trump has done it again. While a looming humanitarian crisis took shape in Puerto Rico, after the devastation left in the wake of back-toback super hurricanes, Trump spent all of last week chastising Black athletes for being ? in his sick and twisted mind ? unpatriotic, ungrateful and for not knowing their place. On Saturday, this man had the unmitigated gall to attack the mayor of San Juan Carmen Yul?n Cruz Soto who has risked life, limb and reputation to bring relief and resources to her people.

In contrast to Trump, Cruz has been a shining example of the power and importance of leadership. In fact, her poise, purpose and passion have grabbed the attention of the entire world and has put a much needed spotlight on the dire plight of Puerto Ricans. She was even immortalized in an SNL skit that once again featured a dead-on impression of Trump by Alec Baldwin. For many, Trump's negative tweets about the mayor only added insult to injury. I think hometown hero LinManuel Miranda spoke for many when he responded to Trump in Twitter: "You're going straight to hell, @realDonaldTrump." Well said, Lin, well said.

We also can't forget our Mexican brethren in their time of need. Andrea Arroyo and her husband Felipe Galindo (Feggo) have created several prints that will be sold to raise funds for disaster relief. The 17th Annual Brides March was held this Tuesday, Sept. 26th, as hundreds

of women marched through uptown to take a stand against domestic violence. The annual event pays tribute to Gladys Ricart, who was murdered on her wedding day in 1999 by an abusive former boyfriend. Check out some of the images at The Manhattan Times.

NPR talked to David Barclay Moore about his new novel for young readers The Stars Beneath Our Feet. This past weekend the 2nd annual Trade/itions extravaganza went down in Harlem. Please check out the recap of this important cultural event.

Our end of summer sale is on its last days. Use the Discount Code SUMMERBLUES for FREE shipping and a little regalito. In the latest episode of the Latinos Out Loud podcast, the crew discusses the NYC actor grind, Uber etiquette and depressed private parts. The special guest this week is Ana Sosa of P1nkrain.

Keep checking us out at .

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