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A tour of the NYC Rescue Mission for the homeless

October 14, 2009

With the closure of the John Hughes shelter, the nearest homeless shelter to Battery Park City is now in Tribeca. Joe Little of the New York City Rescue Mission gives a tour of the city’s oldest homeless shelter. With the bad economy and closure of other shelters nearby, demand for meals at the Mission have increased 20%.

To volunteer or donate money, contact (212) 226-6214 or go to http://www.nycrescue.org/

- Community Board 1, - First precinct, - Mayor's Office, Featured Residents, Volunteering | admin | February 28, 2010 1:41 am | Comments (0)

Vince Smith Hair Experience

Vince Smith discusses his longtime business in Battery Park City with his hair salon. He also discusses some philanthropic efforts he has organized.

For more information, call (212) 945-1590

And visit http://www.vincesmithmusic.com/

Featured Residents, Music Bands, Shops and markets, Volunteering | admin | February 12, 2010 4:15 pm | Comments (0)

CB1 explained by Tribeca Chair Peter Braus

October 14, 2009

New York City Council takes advice from Community Boards on matters such as liquor licenses and construction permits. Community Board 1 oversees lower Manhattan and is divided into subcommittees by region, such as Battery Park, Tribeca, Financial District, etc. Tribeca committee Chairman Peter Braus explains how the system works.

For more information http://mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=64