Tuesday, May 14 - The Chamber of Commerce and the office of Congressman Michael Grimm will present an Information Session and Roundtable Discussion of NYC Restoration Business Acceleration Team to discuss resources available to businesses that had to rebuild or repair after Hurricane Sandy. You may be eligible for a refund of over 40 fees - refunds you may be able to get by May 31!

Rab's Country Lanes
3:00 - 4:00 - Information Session
4:00 - 5:00 - Roundtable Discussion

For more information click link RBAT Chamber Announcement or visit sichamber.com

Wednesday, May 15 - 122nd Precinct Community Council Monthly Meeting. Discuss quality of life issues occurring in your neighborhood: speeding, loitering, vandalism, etc. The Community Council provides the critical interface between the citizen and the police through the regular monthly meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the 122 Precinct, 2320 Hylan Boulevard. Contact the Council: COUNCLPRES122PCT@AOL.COM or 718-667-2292

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South Beach Civic 12th Annual
Picnic and Fundraiser

Saturday, June 1
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt South Fin Grill
300 Father Capodanno Blvd.

For more information click link to SBCA 2013 - 12th Annual Education Picnic and Fundraiser Announcement

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Programs to Help New Yorkers Complete Home Repairs, Assist Businesses
with Damages and Lost Sales

Recovery Specialists to Work with
Home and Business Owners
Throughout Application Process !

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the Federal approval of the City’s plan for $1.77 billion in Hurricane Sandy recovery initiatives. (read more)

Citizen Pruner Tree Care Course - Great news! TreesNY is bringing its Citizen Pruner Tree Care Course to Staten Island in May, and registration has just opened up. (learn more)

Thanks to the generosity of the City Gardens Club of New York, it will only cost you $15!

Now is your chance! Take advantage of this great opportunity and give back to the neighborhood you love!

Thanks to Borough President Molinaro and Deputy Borough President Burke, Staten Island Borough Hall will be the site of training for the Citizen Pruner course.

Location and Dates for the course:
Staten Island Borough Hall
10 Richmond Terrace, Room 122

Thursday, May 16th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday, May 18th - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday, May 23rd - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

REGISTER TODAY! To get the $15 rate, register here (https://www.treesny.org/donate) Pay the $15 scholarship fee via the TreesNY "donate" page and type your course location in the comments box.

Debra A. Derrico / District Manager Community Board 2, Staten Island (718.317.3235)