March 31, 2008
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IT'S NOT A MOVEMENT
WITHOUT A MOVIE
New York City's activist and advocacy communities are putting themselves and their interests on video like never before. By Karen Loew >

CLOUDY SUMMER AHEAD
FOR TEENS SEEKING JOBS

The city program that helps match young people with jobs faces more demand, but fewer available slots. By Abraham Paulos >

SPITZER'S HOUSING FUND
ADVANCES WITH PATERSON
It could end up smaller than first anticipated, but a new source of money for affordable housing statewide is making progress in Albany. By Tram Whitehurst >

AN ATLAS OF LOCAL PLANS:
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Dozens of community districts' development plans are being collected in one place - but is it a map of political frustration? By Adam Pincus >

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Tues., Apr. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Forum: How Poverty is Presented in the Media; Sponsor: Welfare Reform Network; Location: 281 Park Ave. South (at 22nd St.), The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Laura Parsons Pratt Conference Center, Room A; To RSVP: (212) 801-1316 or rhouse@fpwa.org; Free.

Tues., Apr. 1, 6:30 p.m. Forum: New York and the Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Sponsor: Museum of the City of New York; Location: 1220 Fifth Ave. at 104th St.; To RSVP: (212) 534-1672 ext. 3395 or www.mcny.org; $9 for non-members, $5 for members, seniors and students.

Wed., Apr. 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Lecture: Preserving the Moderns: The Next Steps; Sponsor: Municipal Art Society; Location: 457 Madison Ave.; To RSVP: (212) 935-2075 or rsvp@mas.org; $12 for members, $15 for non-members.

Sat., Apr. 5, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Workshop: How to Run for Public Office in New York City; Sponsor: The League of Women Voters of the City of New York; Location: York College, 9420 Guy Brewer Blvd., Room 1B04, Jamaica, Queens; To Register: (718) 262-2794; $50.


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IN THE NEWS

Council Approves Congestion Pricing Measure On 30-20 Vote
Councilmembers outside of Manhattan showed support for the measure to limit auto traffic in the borough.
The New York Times

State of the Homeless 2008
In its annual survey, this report calls 2007 "the worst year for family homelessness in modern New York City history."
Coalition for the Homeless

The Effects of Inclusionary Zoning on Local Housing Markets
A look at how this affordable housing tool fared in Washington D.C., San Francisco and suburban Boston.
Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy

Council Slaps Mayor Bloomberg, Boosts Sect. 8 Rents For The Poor
Council re-passed a bill barring landlords from discriminating against renters who use Section 8 federal funds to pay the rent.
Daily News

Bushwick Teens Resist Recruiting
Some teens feel they are being harassed in school by military recruiters.
The Indypendent

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DIRECTOR, NEW YORK MORTGAGE COALITION--ANHD--NYMC seeks Director to manage and expand homeownership programs for low- and moderate- income families. Mortgage Coalition works collaboratively with banks and community groups to provide housing counseling, homebuyer assistance and foreclosure prevention services in underserved NYC neighborhoods. Director oversees staff of two and is responsible for all aspects of program management and administration. Qualifications: The Director must be hard-working, self-directed and creative, with extremely strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the work of non-profit organizations. Experience in homeownership programs and housing advocacy highly desirable. Ideal candidate is effective fundraiser, able to manage multiple tasks and projects, with a strong interest in community development. Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Fax resume by April 30th to Irene Baldwin at 212-747-1114 or e-mail to irene.b@anhd.org


DISTRICT AIDE--Office of Council Member David Yassky--Council Member David Yassky seeks District Aide to represent him in Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods and handle all community and constituent issues in these areas. Responsibilities include: work with city agencies on behalf of constituents, act as liaison for office at meetings and events, track emerging issues, development community relationships. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, work well under pressure, able to work flexible hours. Email resume and cover letter to yasskydistrictaide@gmail.com.


POP ED JOB DEVELOPER--New York City Department of Parks & Recreation--Parks & Recreation's Parks Opportunity Program (POP) is an innovative transitional employment program which provides intensive skills training, adult education, employment counseling, job placement assistance as well as a paid work experience to Public Assistance recipients. Through this comprehensive approach, POP helps trainees attain independence and stability. POP Ed-Horticulture is a new initiative to provide an enhanced and intensive horticulture experience to trainees. Promote POP and its initiatives to the corporate sector, community organizations, non-profit groups and other horticulture professionals throughout the New York area. Work closely with POP participants to place them in full-time, private sector employment. We seek an experienced job developer with a large number of employer contacts, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coach/prepare individuals to enter the labor force. Applicants should preferably have a minimum of 2 years experience as a job developer and a detailed job bank with company contacts. BA pref'd, Master's a+. NYC residency req'd. Send resume with cover letter by 4/4/08 to: POP Ed Job Developer/11862, Grow at Parks - Recruitment, 24 West 61st Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10023. EOE More info at www.nyc.gov/parks


PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE--CUNY School of Professional Studies--The City University of New York School of Professional Studies is seeking a Program Development Associate to manage a portfolio of professional development and academic programs in the education and human services fields. Responsibilities include coordinating activities with instructors and internal and external partners. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred. A minimum of two (2) years full-time experience directly related to program management, preferably in higher education or employee learning and development. Apply online at http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=RIS-687. THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER


RESIDENT ASSISTANT--Abyssinian Development Corporation--Abyssinian Development Corporation seeking 2 Resident Assistants for the SDP Abyssinian House Tier II Family Shelter. Provide 7-hour interval shifts at $12.00 per hour. Visit www.adcorp.org and click on employment opportunities for a more detailed job description.


SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN--City Futures, Inc.--Join one of New York City's most exciting non-profits, City Futures, an organization devoted to rethinking, reframing and improving the debate around cities. City Futures comprises City Limits, an urban affairs news source that has explored the issues that matter to New York City neighborhoods for almost 30 years and Center for an Urban Future, a think tank that fuses journalistic reporting techniques with traditional policy analysis to produce in-depth reports and workable policy solutions on the critical issues facing cities. This is a unique opportunity to gain event planning skills in a supportive, nonprofit environment. The Special Events Intern will work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to assist in planning all aspects of the organization's annual benefit gala, to take place in June 2007. He or she will help compile all promotional materials associated with the gala, maintain contact with vendors, process ticket orders and sales, contact potential invitees, compile lists for outreach, help design the schedule and play a supporting role during the event. Candidates must be able to pay great attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Resumes should be sent to intern@cityfutures.org with "Special Events Intern" in the subject line. This is an unpaid position.


TENNIS COACH--New York Junior Tennis League--NY Junior Tennis League seeks tennis players or coaches to work with our children's programs in the 5 boroughs. These are P/T Seasonal jobs. If you love kids and love tennis fax (718-786-7635) or e-mail (jobs@nyjtl.org) your tennis resume attn: NYJTL HR.


TWEEN RECREATION SPECIALIST--Harriet Tubman Family Living Center--Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. Conducts recreational activities with residents and their children. Organizes and develops activities such as arts, crafts, sports, music, drama, social recreation, camping and hobbies. The individual must possess some knowledge of the dynamics of the homeless population. Must possess knowledge of age appropriate programs. Individual must be computer literate, able to work flexible hours and well organized. Independent thinker. Salary $21,000 - $23,000 plus benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: Harriet Tubman Family Living Center, Attn: Stacey Cohen-Meekins, Director of Social Services, 138 West 143rd Street, New York, NY 10030. Fax: (212) 862-0209 Email: scohen@whgainc.org


UNION CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER--UNITE HERE--UNITE HERE is recruiting Research Analysts and Senior Research Analysts (with International Union and local union affiliate) to research, develop and carry out campaigns to win justice for low wage workers in food service, airport, hotel, and apparel industries. Candidates must show commitment to fighting for workers rights, and have some activist experience. Please complete on-line application information (including resume and cover letter) at http://jobs.unitehere.org/analystapp.php.


YOUTH LEAD PROGRAM DIRECTOR--Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation--Cypress Hills LDC seeks a program director to oversee GED/Employment program for disconnected youth. The ideal candidate has program leadership experience and is able to provide supervision to a multi-disciplinary team of GED teachers, youth development specialists, and workforce development professionals. QUALIFICATIONS MSW or related degree SALARY: $45,000.00 TO APPLY Lowell J. Herschberger E-mail lowellh@cypresshills.org

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EDITORIAL INFO: The City Limits Weekly is a free news and resource guide for New Yorkers, published every Monday by the staff of City Limits. Feel free to contact us with news tips, questions or needs you have discovered in the neighborhoods where you live or work. E-mail City Limits Weekly Editor Karen Loew at karen@citylimits.org or call 212.479.3351.

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