Community Magazine July 2009

Community Chest De Blasio Protests Proposed Childcare Cuts New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. joined with City Council members Bill de Blasio and David Weprin and childcare advocates on June 3rd to oppose City Hall’s plan to slash 3,000 childcare vouchers from the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) budget. “These cuts are going to hurt some of the City’s most vulnerable families at a time when they can least afford it,” said Betty Holcomb, Policy Director at Child Care, Inc. “Early childhood services is the best two-generation, anti-poverty program ever invented. Children prepare to succeed in school and parents can make it to work. We already have more than 40,000 families eligible for vouchers who are on waiting lists. We shouldn’t put several thousand more children and families at risk by cutting these services in next year’s budget.” NYPD Offers Tips for Summer Vacationers In a flyer distributed by the Crime Prevention Unit of the 61 st Precincts, the NYPD advises those who leave their homes in the city during the summer to take some extra security precautions. To minimize the chances of being robbed. During the Shavuot recess, while many families left their Brooklyn homes for the Jersey Shore, a number of houses around Quentin Road and the lower east streets were reportedly robbed. NYPD Robbery Prevention Tips Ask someone you trust  pick up your mail daily. Never let the mail pile up. Install and activate  security cameras. Leave lights, radios or  computers on timers. Lock valuables in a safe.  Bring valuable electronic  items to the 61 st Precinct Crime Prevention office to be etched so that they can be identified if stolen. Install exterior floodlights  with motion sensors on all sides of the house. Homeowners can request a crime prevention survey by contacting the Crime Prevention Officer at their local precinct. Residents in the 61 st Precinct can contact Police Officer Cafaro at 718-627-6831 or via email at the61pctcrimeprevention@yahoo.com Councilman Bill de Blasio attended a Press Conference with Comptroller William C. Thomas and other elected officials and advocates to speak out against massive cuts to childcare funds. (718) 225-1535 Video Images Professional Videotaping By Irv Goldberg Over 30 Years Experience Irv Goldberg Weddings • Bar Mitzvahs • Brit Milahs • Engagements Special Loyalty Offer FREE A $250 Value To All Returning Customers That Retain us For A Full Package Wedding Or Bar Mitzvah Video. CALL FOR DETAILS!* * some restrictions apply Packages Starting At $699 * 96 Community magazine