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Update from John Scott, District Leader
One of my first jobs as District leader was playing an active role in selecting judges for the New York Supreme Court and I participated in appointing two Judges to run as Democrats in the fall election. I look for fairness in selecting Judges and of course that they demonstrate that they understand the law.
 Traffic Light
In an important development this month the DOT has finally heeded the community's demand to install a full traffic signal on Duane and Greenwich St. This is an issue that the IPNTA and Diane Lapson, Washington Market Park Board and Harriett Grimm worked hard to accomplish. Harriett was involved in producing a video which highlighted the need for a traffic light on that corner. I was also involved and spoke in the video. The following is a link:
Traffic Light Video
I would like to thank our elected officials , Scott M. Stringer Manhattan Borough President and Councilmember Margaret Chin and as well as Julie Menin, the Chair of Community Board 1, who helped us to put pressure on DOT.
Buddy System
The IPNTA wants to create a buddy system for our Senior citizens at IPN. When the Mayor sent out an evacuation order for lower Manhattan regarding the storm, the IPNTA realized that we do not have the names of all our seniors nor a plan to look after them. What we would like to do is match up seniors with neighbors on their floor where they'd be looked after and/or checked on in case of emergency. If you can help with this, please send me your contact information
9/11 Memorial Visits for Neighborhood Residents
The 9/11 Memorial has reserved times to see the memorial of 9/11, for visitors who live Downtown, on the first Sunday of the month: Dec 4, and Jan 8 -- between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (8 p.m. close).
The community passes can be reserved by residents in-person at the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site, 20 Vesey St., during regular operating hours (Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.). Residents must present a valid photo ID proving their residence. For more information, go to http://www.911memorial.org/community-evenings-911-memorial
If your neighbors do not use email, will you please help them by emailing me their information and requests? Thank you.
-- John Scott, Democratic District Leader, JScott2709@aol.com
Firehouses Saved!
Thanks to the efforts of many residents and our elected officials,
Ladder 8 ("Ghostbusters") fire station and all other 19 stations will
not be closed, per Mayor Bloomberg on Saturday morning.
It is always important for our voices to be heard. Without them, decisions are made and simply carried out. Independence Plaza tenants have a reputation for responding.
That's why our officials pay good attention to our needs. Thanks to all of you who signed the petitions, called 311, came to the 2 rallies and stood by in support of this and the many issues we continue to fight for.
IN UNITY, WE CAN ACCOMPLISH THE IMPOSSIBLE. — Diane Lapson June 25, 2011
Want Rent Stabilization To Survive Beyond June 15th?
Please sign this petition to Preserve Rent Stabilization and Tenants Rights and pass it on. Thanks. http://assembly.state.ny.us/Rent/Sign/
Contact Governor Cuomo and ask him to strengthen rent
regulations without harming the Roberts decision.
Governor’s Midtown office (212) 681-4580
Governor's Albany office (518) 474-8390
Governor's Fax (518) 486-9749
Voucher Recertification
March 29, 2011 -- Please be advised that HPD was NOT coming to IPN this year—HOWEVER we are pleased to announce THAT we have arranged the following options for turning in your voucher recertification papers, INCLUDING A DAY AT IPN for seniors & disabled to turn in their papers. Click here for complete details or download PDF Flyer.
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