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This comittee collects and disseminates cultural information, increases the visibility of artistic and cultural endeavors in District 9 and supports the establishment of cultural arts destinations in West Harlem. It's goal is to foster a culturally sensitive environment, which facilitates favorable opportunities for artists living and working in the District. The Committee recognizes the legacy of the community’s arts and cultural contributions and is committed to furthering such traditions. The Committee will advance these interests at the City, State and Federal levels. It will also serve as a professional liaison to arts organizations, media and entertainment companies as well as civic and cultural institutions for CB9M. The Committee also advises the Executive Committee and General Board, individuals and Elected Officials concerning Arts and Culture issues in the District 9 community. It works closely with all the other CB9M Committees to advance mutual issues and projects regarding Art and Culture in the District. HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Monitors social services, including hospital construction, HRA funded agencies and all health and psychological/psychiatric services. Liaison with City and State health agencies and existing community groups/health institutions. Assesses social needs and problems relating to all adult groups. Makes appropriate recommendations. Monitors the policies of Department of Environmental Protection – including the North River Pollution Plant. HOUSING
Deals with tenant and landlord problems, monitors co-op and condo conversions in the entire District. Liaison with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and various housing groups in the community. Monitors city-funded contracts to housing groups. Effects Public Hearings on UDAAP Actions and 421-a Tax Incentives. LAND USE & ZONING
Serves as the umbrella organization for the Community Board, City Agencies, local residents and community-based organizations directly and indirectly affected by any rezoning in the District. LANDMARKS & PRESERVATION
Works with the local residents and policy makers to preserve the architectural riches of Morningside Heights, Manhattanville and Hamilton Heights through landmark designation. Identifies districts and individual buildings for landmark status. Gets involved in broader citywide issues such as the recent reform of the Charter. Monitors Hamilton Heights Historic District. Liaison with the City Landmarks Preservation Commission and all related agencies. WATERFRONT, PARKS & RECREATION
Monitors services and capital projects in parks and playgrounds in the district. Plans for new parks and recreation facilities. Liaison with all city and state parks and agencies. Works with consultants and/or city agencies involved in the development of the 125th Street waterfront. Develops criteria for short-term and long-term plans for revitalization of the waterfront and reviews proposals to achieve these goals. SENIOR ISSUES
Monitors all senior services in the District. Reviews and makes recommendations on all pertinent legislation and complaints regarding senior matters. Liaison with the Department of Aging and all related State and City agencies. UNIFORMED SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION
Monitors services from the Police, District Attorney’s Office, Fire and Sanitation Departments in the District. Assesses problems and capital and expense needs of the related agencies and recommends appropriate remedies. Coordinates and acts in concert with all other CB9M committees that are affected by Police, Fire and Sanitation. Liaisons with the 26th/30th Precincts, Manhattan North Command, Housing and Transit Bureaus, Fire Department, Departments of Sanitation and Transportation, respectively. Responsibilities also include the monitoring of traffic problems and seeks solutions to the negative impacts resulting from the massive influx of trucks, cars and buses etc. into the District. Monitors the physical conditions of sidewalks, streets and highways. Reviews and recommends all DOT Capital Projects proposals. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Committee Description Not Yet Available - YOUTH, EDUCATION & LIBRARIES
The Committee is a coalition of Community Board members and representatives from community groups throughout the district that facilitate youth programs and activities. Establishes liaison/linkage with Community School Boards in order to improve school operations and support educational priorities. Helps facilitate the adequate allocation of revenue for school services. Work with school district offices on increasing or finding funds for special needs programs (i.e., tutorial math and reading, drug abuse, sex education, etc.) in the community. Compiles data on district schools including demographics; math and reading scores; drop out rates, etc. Develops and nurtures networking relationships with the district’s parochial, proprietary schools and colleges. Assist schools in assessing, researching and obtaining needed City
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