Medication can help manage symptoms, but treatment benefits often diminish or become less consistent over time. Patients report alternating states between “ON time,” when the medication is working well, and “OFF time,” when it no longer provides symptom benefit and movement-related symptoms return.

These on-again, off-again changes are disruptive and unpredictable – but a new treatment may help.

The FDA recently approved a treatment that offers a new approach to treating these motor fluctuations – without the need to resort to invasive surgery. 

On Wednesday, April 23^rd, during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to hear from expert Dr. Stuart Isaacson, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. He can discuss the current treatment landscape, the importance of managing OFF episodes and the potential impact of this new treatment.

This interview is sponsored by Supernus.

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Listen to “David Toman Announced as Clearwater’s New Executive Director” on Spreaker.

Clearwater is excited to welcome David Toman, who comes with over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, most recently as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at the Mohonk Preserve. Toman’s non-profit career began in the public accounting world; his love of nature guided him to the Delaware Nature Society where he held the position of Associate Director of Business & Finance for 12 years.

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As Clearwater’s Executive Director, Toman will be responsible for supervising all programs and operations, including implementing Clearwater’s recently adopted strategic plan in concert with board and staff. His work will encompass strengthening relationships with Hudson Valley partners and broadening both Clearwater’s base of support and the impact of its activities.

David hopes to draw from his combined experience in environmental advocacy, nature education, public engagement, and business acumen to help guide Clearwater as they address the current challenges to the health of our environment.

“Pete Seeger had a wonderful vision that a beautiful boat and music could bring people together to care for the Hudson River. Clearwater has played an important, unique, and necessary role in the ongoing efforts to protect the river” said Toman. “I am so fortunate to be able to join a dedicated group of people working towards this cause, and it will be a rewarding occupation knowing that I am serving this important mission.”

In his spare time, David enjoys paddling on local waterways, nature hikes with his Karelian Bear Dog, and listening to great music with his family, where they reside in New Paltz, NY.

Toman will replace Acting Executive Director Steve Stanne, who has kept the organization on course since July 2019. Stanne provided much needed stability for Clearwater as they navigated the challenges of the pandemic. Stanne will continue as Clearwater’s Board President and looks forward to working with its new executive director.

“With David’s arrival, Clearwater will voyage into the new year with optimism, buoyed by the continued generosity of our supporters, steered by talented and hard-working staff and crew, and following a course charted by the board’s adoption of our new strategic plan.”
Clearwater thanks Steve for his years of service, devotion to the organization, and commitment to the health of the Hudson River and its valley.

Welcome aboard, David!

Today, we’re celebrating the profound legacy of Pete Seeger, on the eighth anniversary of his death.

For more than half a century, Pete championed the environment and for decades before he came to the Hudson Valley, social justice. In 1966, when the Hudson River was rank with raw sewage, toxic chemicals, oil pollution and bacteria, too anoxic to support fish life over many miles of its length, he announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” In 1969, two thousand people attended the launching of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

“Pete Seeger dedicated his life to leading a revolution against injustice. He sang for workers rights, civil rights, for environmental awareness; he built the sloop Clearwater to save the Hudson River from pollution. He succeeded in bringing social consciousness to these causes and helped to create historic reforms that made this world a better place,” said Captain Nick Rogers in 2017.

Over fifty years later, Clearwater is recognized for its unparalleled environmental education programs, through which hundreds of thousands of watershed residents of all ages have investigated the ecology, history, and environmental challenges of the Hudson Valley. These award-winning programs aim to create the next generation of environmental leaders.

Pete’s dedication to environmental and social justice has guided the organization through decades of advocacy through education. For years, he would show up (sometimes unannounced) at local elementary schools, armed with his iconic banjo to sing about the river with students. These school sing-a-longs remain treasured memories that the now parents of 4th graders share with us often during Sailing Classroom Programs.

Due to Pete’s leadership around equity and inclusivity, Clearwater has served for 4 decades as one of the only tall ships in the country to have a strong line of female (and female presenting) Captains and crew who found Clearwater as one of the only safe spaces with opportunities for advancement and respect in the industry. For 20 years, Clearwater has offered Youth Empowerment Programs to break down the barriers historically marginalized groups in the communities we serve face to the river and to sailing. Our advocacy team has played a critical role in coalition building with concerned community members, state, and federal regulatory agencies in the fight for clean water; resulting in two recent long awaited triumphs for Hudson Valley residents: the closure of Indian Point, marking the end of the Nuclear Power generation at the plant, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s denial of Danskammer proposed expansion of the fracked gas plant.

As we grow, learn, and create change together here at Clearwater, one thing becomes clear, and Captain Nick outlined it wonderfully, “We find ourselves fighting harder than ever to preserve his legacy as we see the patterns of history repeating themselves as we walk these same roads, fight these same fights, march in Washington D.C., and protest peacefully to protect our rights and our rivers. Pete has done more than inspire us, he taught us to use our voices, to unite, and to never stop fighting.”

Pete Seeger was a giant, worldwide, though he never wanted to be made out to be an idol. He made all us feel like we were a part of he and Toshi’s chosen family. He and his friends played music to get us together to raise awareness about the river, they inspired us to play music together, share memories, and mobilize against issues of social injustice in our own communities. He demonstrated that there is no age too old to begin advocating for what’s right,

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Listen to “IT’S SUMMERTIME & THE SNACKIN’ IS EASY. How to Indulge & Enjoy Nutritious Foods Between Meals.” on Spreaker.

IT’S SUMMERTIME
& THE SNACKIN’ IS EASY
How to Indulge & Enjoy Nutritious Foods Between Meals
Especially When Traveling, or Enjoying Outdoor Activities

For most Americans summertime means travel, picnics, camping, hiking and overall fun outdoor activities. Whether you’re hitting the road, the skies or an RV, you may experience longer than usual stretches between meals. So, it’s important to prepare some healthy, nutritious and tasty snacks for your trip.
Exactly what you pack for your summertime snacks is an important consideration for you and your family. It makes sense to stick to a healthy eating routine, to offset any possible weight gain.
Choosing the right foods as snacks can help provide energy, decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at mealtime. Travel snacks also need to be easily portable for the road or traveling by plane and must meet any restrictions imposed at airports.
That’s why serving size is also an important consideration. It helps to make sure the snacks are easy to carry in a pocket, backpack or in carry-on luggage. Parents also must think about food choices that their kids will actually want to eat. Packaged snacks are a great choice since the serving size is clearly marked on the label.
With so many factors to consider, nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick says she has some perfect choices for summertime snacks, including new indulgent treats that allow consumers to satisfy their sweet tooth without all the sugar.
Kristin Kirkpatrick shares her perspective on snacking for the summer, a checklist of what you’ll want to remember and is able to offer a variety of delicious and nutritious ideas for families on the go during this time of year.

Interview is courtesy of: Quest Nutrition, LLC

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With New York City moving toward Phase 2 of reopening, we will continue to keep you up to date with our emails on Thursdays as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to greatly impact our communities.

Please remember that a face mask must be worn when in public if social distancing is not possible. If you do not have access to a mask, watch and share our video on how to make one yourself.

As tomorrow is Friday, June 19th — “Juneteenth” — below are activities that not only encourage the celebration, exploration, and beauty of Black culture in Brooklyn, but continues the discussions on freedom, justice, and equality.

I ask that you be safe, be united, be peaceful, and continue to protect yourself from COVID-19 in all your activities.

-Eric
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: BOROUGH PRESIDENT ADAMS IN THE NEWS
Daily News – What we owe NYC’s kids (Op-Ed)
The Wall Street Journal – Black Officers Say Discrimination Abounds, Complicating Reform Efforts
Daily News – ‘The first ‘I can’t breathe’ in modern times’: Victim of 1978 police chokehold death in Brooklyn remembered
Seize the Moment Podcast – Eric Adams On Black Lives Matter, Law Enforcement, COVID-19
PIX 11 – New York declares Juneteenth a holiday for state employees, Cuomo announces

JUNETEENTH EVENTS

Juneteenth Freedom Day Rally

Friday, June 19th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Juneteeth Freedom Phone Bank

Friday, June 19th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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A Freedom Ride

Friday, June 19th
@ 1:00 PM

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A State of Policing Town Hall Virtual Conversation

Friday, June 19th
@ 5:30 PM

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COVID-19 INFORMATION SHEETS

UPDATES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

As of 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 18th, there are 208,097 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York City and 57,702 confirmed cases in Brooklyn. As of 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 18th, there were 17,507 confirmed deaths citywide, with an additional 4,692 probable deaths, including 5,307 confirmed deaths, and an 1,658 additional probable deaths in Brooklyn.

EDUCATION
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that New York City public schools are remote learning and are closed until September 2020. The DOE will provide computers and internet access to every student who needs it. Call (718) 935-5100 (press 5). Parents and guardians of students with disabilities can send questions to specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov. As per Mayor de Blasio, non-public school New York City students with disabilities are eligible for free iPads.
“Let’s Learn NYC!”, the new educational public television program produced by the WNET Group in partnership with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), features lessons for children in 3K through second grade that will supplement remote learning. More information can be found here.
Women.NYC, which is powered by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), released a downloadable guide for free and low-cost tech courses in New York City.
NYN Media has a series of upcoming free webinars for those in the non-profit community.
Generation Citizen has provided free online resources to stay educated during the pandemic.
Mayor de Blasio and School Chancellor Carranza announced a summer learning plan in which schools will begin to notify families in June if their student(s) need or are recommended to participate.

HEALTH
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has partnered with select CVS and Walgreens pharmacies to make FREE naloxone kits available to any individual who requests one. Click here for a list of participating pharmacies across the five boroughs.
As per Mayor de Blasio, COVID-19 testing has been made available to all New Yorkers. COVID-19 testing sites are available in your area with new ones being added on an ongoing basis. To find the one nearest you, visit the state website [New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) website], the City’s website [New York City’s COVID-19 Information Portal], or type “COVID testing near me” in Google Maps.
You can also sign up for a COVID-19 antibody survey appointment. Visit nyc.bioreference.com/antibodysurveyor or call 1 (888) 279-0967.
Crisis Text Line has support resources and counselors available for free 24/7 for frontline and essential workers. Text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to be connected, or visit www.crisistextline.org.
New York City is now offering free, on-site diagnostic coronavirus tests to all 169 nursing homes across the five boroughs.
DOHMH has provided a website with data on COVID-19, updated on an ongoing basis.
Mayor de Blasio announced an emergency financial relief program for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence to provide funding for immediate safety, economic, and housing needs currently exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Helpful resources that are currently available include the agency website, the “NYC HOPE” resource directory, and the Resources for Survivors During COVID-19 page.
If you need mental health support, the New York Emotional Support Hotline is (844) 863-9314.
There are church sites available for COVID-19 testing; the list can be found here. To schedule an appointment, call the New York State Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1 (888) 364-3065.
The New York Peace Institute has online resources to mitigate stress with tools such as meditation.
As per Governor Cuomo, hospitals will be prioritizing COVID-19 testing for children showing symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
If you are feeling sick, please wait three to four days before contacting a doctor. Use telemedicine services BEFORE going to the doctor’s office, urgent care, or the ER. Thanks to our advocacy and Governor Cuomo’s leadership, co-pays for telemedicine consultations have been eliminated due to COVID-19. Call (800) 633-4227 or your doctor for more information if you are on Medicaid. Whether you utilize Medicaid, private insurance, or are a self-payer, options are offered across many specialty areas. Urgent care telemedicine is available with New York-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, or NYU Langone. Mental health telemedicine is available with Columbia Doctors. Diabetes telemedicine help is available with NYC Health + Hospitals. If you know other services, email askeric@brooklynbp.nyc.gov.
The City has created a new, online portal that will allow New Yorkers to self-report COVID-19 data, helping the City to communicate with affected members of the public and assist in the identification of areas that may require an enhanced response. By going online or calling 311, New Yorkers can quickly input information about themselves and legal guardians can add information for children or adults in their care. New Yorkers can update their status at any time through the portal or by calling 311. The portal is available in 11 languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. It is not intended as a mechanism for providing medical advice or treatment and should not be relied upon as a method to obtain medical care or emergency service. Personal information will be stored securely and only accessible to City employees protecting public health. It will not be accessible by ICE or used for law enforcement or any other purpose.
New York Road Runners has released an online portal to keep you “Active at Home.” Additionally, their new online resource, NYRR Striders at Home, offers exercises and activities for our senior community.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched a small business hotline to answer the most pressing questions of small business owners as they prepare to re-open. Call (888) SBS-4NYC or (888) 727-4692.
Distribution sites for small businesses looking to obtain face coverings, are now open. Visit nyc.gov/business for more information across the boroughs.
SBS has published plain language industry guides as a tool for small businesses to adhere to the latest mandatory guidance and to share best practices. Visit nyc.gov/business for more information on the guides.
The Public Service Commission approved an increased bill-credit program for low-income Con Edison customers to ensure that they can crank up their air conditioning.
The New York Forward Loan Fund is open for pre-application, making $100 million available to small businesses, with a focus on MWBEs and those with 20 or fewer employees that didn’t receive Federal PPP loans. Small businesses and non-profits that are in industries and regions that have not yet reopened can begin preparing a pre-application here.
Unemployed New Yorkers can access support at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)’s new website, NYSBA.org/legalhelp, which was set up to provide resources for filing an unemployment claim. If needed, NYSBA will match people with a pro bono attorney.
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has launched the Bring Back Brooklyn Fund to support small businesses that have been shut out of other COVID-19-related loan programs, with 65 percent earmarked for minority and/or women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). The Bring Back Brooklyn Fund will offer no-interest recovery loans between $500 and $30,000. You can contribute to the effort here.
The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) launched the NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 get answers to their legal questions on issues including unemployment benefits, employee rights, housing, public benefits, consumer debt, advance planning, stimulus payments, and special education issues. Call (929) 356-9582 Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to leave a message with your name and contact information or visit nylag.org/hotline for more information.
Tax Day has been pushed back to Wednesday, July 15th. The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is now providing virtual and assisted self-prep free tax prep services. New Yorkers who earned $64,000 or less in 2019 are eligible for Virtual Free Tax Preparation with a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) certified preparer. New Yorkers who earned $69,000 or less in 2019 are eligible for free Assisted Self-Preparation; filers will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone; a stable internet connection. Services are currently offered in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Arabic, with others to come.
DCWP’s Office of Financial Empowerment has transitioned all financial counseling and coaching programs to offer services remotely. Book an appointment here.

FOOD PANTRY/FOOD ASSISTANCE
All students who would have received a free or reduced-price meal at school are now eligible for additional food assistance through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT). This includes undocumented students, students whose private schools participate in the National School Lunch Program, and students in districts that implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). New York City families will receive an additional $5.70 for every day school has been closed to purchase foods available through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
School sites are open for grab-and-go meals this week, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, outside of main entrances of every school building. The program is now open to anyone who wants food, no questions asked. Go to schools.nyc.gov, or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 for lists of where meals are being served.
New Yorkers can use their SNAP benefits to order online.
The City has streamlined the home delivery of meals to seniors and is working to support our food pantries, which are critical partners in these efforts. In the interim, you can find a list of key resources at nyc.gov/GetFood or by calling 311 and saying “Get Food.”
Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center has partnered with Share Meals, Hunger Free America, BetaNYC, and Plentiful to compile a listing and guide on food resources available to New Yorkers.

GENERAL
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will only offer services in person by reservation in regions entering Phase 3 of the New York Forward reopening plan and will be available for limited transactions that cannot be done online or by mail or drop box. When your region enters Phase 3, you will be able to make a reservation at dmv.ny.gov/reservation.
New York City COVID-19 Response Maps are available online.
As part of the NYC Open Streets, you can see which streets are open street locations here.
Governor Cuomo announced that religious services with 10 or fewer people will be permitted in New York State.
You can do your part to secure respect, money, and resources by filling out the 2020 Census. Please fill out the Census online and #MakeBrooklynCount.
Visit MutualAid.NYC for information on groups and individuals working on mutual aid in their communities, as well as if you need help or can help.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management and the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare announced the launch of the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline. Pet Hotline operators can be reached directly at (877) 204-8821, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
All publicly permitted events that were scheduled in the month of June have been cancelled.
If you or your house of worship would like to sign up to participate in our rolling 24-hour prayer initiative, go to brooklyn-usa.org/24hrs-of-prayer to share and commit to the day you are planning to hold your vigil.
Free and low-cost childcare options during the COVID-19 crisis are available through Workers Need Childcare, for parents and caregivers in New York City’s essential workforce.
Worried about having to self-isolate in a dangerous home situation? Co-quarantined with an abuser? Please reach out and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Call 1 (800) 799-7233, TTY 1 (800) 787-3224, or chat online at thehotline.org.
For veterans and their families, the NYC Veterans Alliance has a list of resources on their website.
While all Brooklyn Public Library branches are closed until further notice, services and programming are still available online at their website.
If you see price gouging, report it to 1 (800) 697-1220, fill out the complaint form on the New York State Attorney General’s website, or email askeric@brooklynbp.nyc.gov.

HOUSING
A statewide eviction moratorium is currently in effect, including residential and commercial properties as well as foreclosures, according to the Office of Court Administration. The eviction moratorium has been extended to Thursday, August 20th, and Governor Cuomo has also announced the State is banning late payments or fees for missed rent payments during the eviction moratorium, as well as allowing renters facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 to use their security deposit as payment and repay their security deposit over time.
Utilities have been ordered to not shut off service for gas, water, or electricity. Internet services will not be cut off during this time.
For New Yorkers requiring quarantine or isolation, NYC Health + Hospitals is offering free hotel rooms for up to 14 days if there is a need for a place to isolate. Call (844) NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692) and press “0”.
NYCHA’s journal has information about how they are responding to COVID-19. Information is available here about hardship reductions for NYCHA residents struggling to pay rent.
As per Mayor de Blasio, all tax lien sales will be postponed until late June.
National Grid customers should be aware of a phone scam demanding immediate bill payment and threatening service disconnection. Learn ways to protect yourself and your family here.

TRANSPORTATION
Mayor de Blasio announced that the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Staten Island Ferry will return to 30-minute service frequency during the morning (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and evening (3:30 PM to 7:30 PM) rush hours.
The Driver Resource Center launched by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) offers a wide range of services to all TLC-licensed drivers and medallion owner-drivers.
Alternate Side Parking (ASP) is suspended until Sunday, June 21st. Parking meters are still in effect.
There is currently no subway service from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM to allow for cleaning and disinfecting of trains and stations. The “MTA Overnight” page provides details on the service changes.

For City alerts in English, text COVID to 692-692.
For City alerts in Spanish, text COVIDESP to 692-692.

Looking For More COVID-19 Resources?

COVID-19 Updates have been moved to a Thursday email schedule.
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Professional Expertise
In 2017, Ken Biberaj joined the Savills Suburban DC office in northern Virginia. A veteran with over 15 years of experience in real estate, Ken provides tenants with 360-degree, all-encompassing advisory services that allow their companies to make the best financial and operational decision – with room for growth. From market research and analysis to financial modeling and forecasting, Ken provides his clients with an abundance of data analyses that help them make an informed decision. Whether a company is in legal, nonprofit, financial services or Technology, Ken can counsel them throughout the entire transaction.
Prior to joining Savills, Ken spent 12 years with Morgan Barrington Associates of New York, where he eventually became vice president. As VP, Ken was involved with real estate development, as well as investment sales and brokerage. He also coordinated public relations and business development for The Russian Tea Room, a high-end restaurant and event venue. Ken also served for three years as the Chairman of the Board for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. As a specialist in commercial real estate with an emphasis in banking, law, public policy, communication and strategy, Ken strives to leverage his clients’ interests
Awards, Achievements and Activities
Ken currently serves as a board member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the Democratic Business Council for Northern Virginia. Previously, Ken served on the board of the NYC & Company Restaurant Committee and Hanover Community Bank, and was a candidate for New York City Council in 2013. Ken also advises the National Campus Leadership Council, and was previously on the Culinary Council of the Food Bank for NYC and a member of America Needs You.
Professionally, Ken has been recognized throughout his industry as an exemplary broker. For his service as a Chairman of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, the Manhattan Borough President presented Ken with a proclamation and declared December 7, 2017 as “Ken Biberaj Appreciation Day on the Borough of Manhattan”. He also received the ’40 Under 40 Rising Star’ and ‘CSR Responsible 100’ awards from City & State Media. His first alma mater, American University, presented Ken with the ‘Rising Star Alumni Award’ and he was also a fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency

Here is Ken Biberaj YouTube Channel: Coffee with Ken Biberaj

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Listen to “Visual Voices Good News Broadcast – Paul Sladkus, host…” on Spreaker.

The program has content from the up-coming 20th Anniversary Event for We.
The World and www.GoodNewsPlanet.TV (produced by Andrew Kaen) on
September 12, go to www.we.net/20days, with special message from Deepak
Chopra, We, The World Song, Peace Day Party event on September 21st in Times
Square, www.peacedayparty.org, and the upcoming premiere movie release of
Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE with Richie Havens.

This Special Broadcast of Visual Voices set the stage for the 11 Days
activities from September 11 to Septembmer 22 worldwide. Please join in at
www.peacedayparty.org and www.we.net

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Times Square Event

Program Description

• The Spirit of ’45 Day event will be held on 42nd-43rd Broadway Plaza in Times

Square to officially kick off the countdown to the events and activities that

will be taking place next year to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of

World War II on August 14, 1945.

www.Spiritof45.org

• The event will feature live ‘40’s music* and commentary by WWII era seniors,

representatives of veterans and service organizations, and youth leadership

groups, and conclude with a wreath ceremony and a performance of “Taps.”

• The event will require a 50 chairs for speakers and invited guests, a podium,

and a 6 ft Seward Johnson sculpture depicting the famous “Times Square

Kiss” (a 26 ft version is was brought into Times Square on the 65th

anniversary of the end of WWII in 2010.

• The event will feature an intergenerational group of veterans from WWII to

the present day, and those who have supported them on the Home Front.

These will include Pat Little, the National Commander of the Military Order

of the Purple Heart, Harriett Thompson, a 91 year old cancer survivor, who

has achieved national attention as a marathon champion, and Dr. Bruce

Heilman, 88, a WWII Marine veteran who has served as Chancellor of the

University of Richmond for the past 30 years and recently drove his

motorcycle from Virginia to Alaska.

• Walgreens will show a video mosaic of the famous Kiss photograph made up

of hundreds of wedding photos provided by WWII era couples that will be

screened throughout the day, “congratulating the Greatest Generation on the

anniversary of their Greatest Day.”

• Similar media events will be taking place at the giant Seward Johnson statues

depicting the Times Square Kiss in Sarasota, Fl, and San Diego, Ca, and at the

smaller life sized statues that are at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA, The

Landing in Branson, MO, and the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, HI.

• The press and the public are invited to attend the event.

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Our Holiday Extravaganza party is five hours of fun, activities, guest performances by local entertainers, live music and dancing! We light the Kwanza candles, we light the Menorah, sing holiday carols, the children make jewelry and design holiday cards for their parents, students enjoy a writing and art workshop, and of course, our celebrated “All Ages” Dance Contest!

For the past 18 years, Rev. Rhonda Akanke’.McLean-Nur, the staff and friends of HAI.have hosted the “Holiday Extravaganza”! This Cultural Arts and Literacy Holiday Extravaganza serves the population of homeless children and their parents who reside in the NYC temporary housing facilities. Each year participating families are bused in from the five boroughs of New York City to the event location. They are greeted with a fabulous holiday dinner and multi-cultural festivities. This event begins with giving thanks, a welcome address, and a delicious holiday dinner spread…we continue with a love for literacy celebration where the parents and children get to select as many book as they can carry! While games, entertainment and fun are enjoyed by all, we also provide breakout sessions for parents and children where they engage in literacy building activities. Children create written poems, stories and gifts for the parents in attendance and we end with a “Winter Wonderland” experience!

This event was originally developed and conceived by the Rev. Rhonda Akanke’.McLean-Nur as a give back, and charitable effort to assist the underserved population of Black and Hispanic families in the New York area through her ongoing ministry of Community work. Rev Rhonda has managed to attract many of her friends and members of the show business community to help plan, and entertain the families.
Rev Rhonda is an Interfaith Ordained Minister, with a plethora of education, experience and passion for the population she serves. She has been the “quiet giant” who has supplied the vision, fortitude and tenacity to bring life and sustainability to various bridges that propel people from poverty to opportunities, education and empowerment to find purpose and live a better life.
Rev. Rhonda Akanke’ McLean-Nur has been an Arts Administrator in the Education Dept. at HAI (Hospital Audiences Inc.) for the past 18 years. She has served as The Program Manger for the “ShowMeTheWayHome” Arts and Life skills programs for homeless families; The Managing Director of “The Respect Project, a youth theatre company directed by Tony Award Winner George Faison; The Professional Development Trainer for the NYC Dept. of Education and the Program Director for several DYCD fundedafter school Programs. Rev. Rhonda is a mother, actress, griot, drama therapist and ordained interfaith minister who believes in the Arts as a transformational tool in which every person, child, teen or adult may find purpose and meaning in their lives.

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