Photo by Jake Levine.
August 8, 2012 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 84 Degrees.
Notices:
More events on tap today, including a free outdoor screening of Pee Wee’s Big Adventure!
A teacher at the High School for Law, Advocacy & Community Justice is asking for help paying for copies of Othello, A Brave New World and school supplies. Donate here.
Trojan is giving away vibrators at hot dog carts in various parts of the city today and on Thursday, although not on the Upper West Side. Hey Trojan, we have needs too! Giveaway locations here.
News:
A cab slammed into a golden retriever on West Drive near 74th Street on Tuesday and sped off. The dog was taken to Animal General, and a bystander said the animal was alert. It’s condition was unknown however. (Gothamist)
The story we broke two weeks ago about two homeless shelters the city suddenly installed on 95th Street, is now getting citywide attention, after a press conference by Scott Stringer and other officials lambasting the Department of homeless Services for failing to consult the community. A spokeswoman for DHS told the Post that the agency has “been actively communicating with elected officials from the beginning of this process.” They never got back to us on our questions. Community advocates led by Neighborhood in the Nineties are keeping up the pressure, handing out flyers at the 96th Street train station today.
The city hasn’t done enough to safeguard shelter housing for those with HIV/AIDS, say some advocates. A manager and resident at a 95th Street shelter in the Camden Hotel was killed a few weeks ago and another resident was charged with his murder. (DNAinfo)
About 1,200 local voters recently got a notice to vote at a YMCA in the Village. Turns out it was a clerical error. They’re supposed to vote at an Upper West Side YMCA. (NY Times)
A street vendor next to Central Park on the East side was struck by a tree branch on Sunday but is okay. (WPIX)
