The National Council of Negro Women Inc. – Queens County’s Youth Section is sponsoring a Community Activity & Information Day.

The NCNW Youth Section will be in attendance with information about how to join their unit. Plus, there will be FREE health screenings, raffles & giveaways, back-to-school supplies, face painting, double dutch & games, Zumba, a photo booth, and more. This will be a wonderful fun-filled, and informative family event.

The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rush Temple A.M.E. Zion 119-48 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434.

For more info, contact NCNW Health Committee via email at Health.NCNW.qcs@gmail.com

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On the Upper East Side near Fifth Avenue sits a stunning 15,200-square-foot limestone mansion.

The architecturally magnificent home, a testament to Manhattan’s historic Gilded Age, is listed at a whopping $65 million–making it among a handful of the most expensive townhouses to ever be listed in NYC, according to 6SqFt.

Built in 1899 and sitting on a 15’ x 105’ swathe of land, the mansion was designed by original architect, C.P.H. Gilbert, who was known for opulent, chateau-inspired Francois Ier style. Since being built it has undergone a complete renovation by its current owner.

The six-story, 35-foot wide home sits set back from East 79th Street by a court enclosed by wrought iron gates. A set of bronze-and-glass doors serves as the main entry to the home.

Inside offers over 15,000-square-feet of interior living space with soaring high ceilings and large west-facing windows offering stunning Central Park views. It includes two elevators, both a chef’s kitchen and a catering kitchen, a wine cellar, a library, security and administrative offices, a sky lit gym, a wrap-around terrace, and more.

The first floor begins with a majestic gallery anchored by a grand staircase. The gallery opens into a marble-paneled hall leading to the reception room, security and administrative offices, a powder room, a cloak room, and a terrace.

Both the staircase and elevator access lead to the second floor parlor level.

This floor houses the formal living and dining room, a well-appointed pantry, and a powder room. Ceilings soar to over thirteen feet in height on this level and the windows look out upon the courtyard.

The third floor is the heart of the residence and is less formal than the floors below.

Perfect for every day elegant living, a library, a second informal dining room, a chef’s kitchen including a butler’s pantry, and another powder room are found on this floor.

A private primary suite makes up the entirety of the fourth floor.

This extremely serene and private level, which can be accessed by the grand central staircase, features a 12-foot-ceiling bedroom with a large bathroom and two large dressing rooms. A second smaller room, which can be used as an office or second bedroom, also has a full bath.

The fifth floor of the home features three bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath and one with a terrace that wraps around the southern and western sides of the residence.

Above this, on the sixth floor, are two more bedrooms with a shared bath. A kitchen and gym can also be found on this floor.

The lower level is where one will find the security office, laundry room, and multiple storage rooms, including a wine cellar, mechanical rooms, and a room solely for firewood storage. The chef’s catering kitchen is also on this floor.

Extraordinary detail is seen throughout the home using only the very top-quality methods and materials, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-chosen marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, and carved plaster crown moldings.

The home is listed by Serena Boardman and Susan Baker of Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage. It’s listed at $65,000,000 and the monthly taxes have a hefty price tag of $18,653. 

You can see the full listing here.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, the city of Paterson saw the ceremonial renaming of Matlock Street as “Chairman John Currie Way.” Paterson City Council members had approved the resolution for the street renaming and took part in the ceremony, along with various government officials and Mayor Andre Sayegh.

“I’m sure we all agree that as far as his leadership is concerned, if we were to give him a grade, he’d get an A plus,” Mayor Sayegh told those attending the ceremony. “Why would he get an A plus? Well, he’s a chairman that is results-oriented. And a lot of the results, his record of results, speak for him. He gets an A plus for driving diversity: to make sure that the state, county, and the government reflect the people that it serves.”

“It’s not by might, it’s not by schooling, but it’s about having a heart for service,” Assemblymember Shavonda E. Sumter said, adding to the accolades. She spoke of Currie as an example of a person who came from humble beginnings and was able to achieve so much. “All of those who are touched by John Curry, he tells us all to make sure we take care of people first. It’s not about having a title.

“The other piece that’s important about today is not only is it his birthday, but it’s important for us to recognize our leaders while they’re here, to give them their roses so they can smell them and enjoy them. … As we look at the tenure and the tenor of the country today and what politics is, it’s important that we have a conscience and a moral compass. And John Currie is that moral compass and a Democratic Party that we have to fight for leaders who care about the things that we care about, which are people and taking care of our youth and taking care of our seasoned saints to be sure they have what they need. Today, we are going to unveil this sign, we are going to celebrate, we’re going to sing happy birthday at the brownstone, and we’re going to honor a legend while he is here to enjoy this moment.”

“Chairman John Currie Way” pays tribute to John Currie, who served as chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC) and was Democratic chair of the Passaic County Democratic Organization for 27 years. Currie was the second African American to hold the position of county chair in New Jersey and the first to hold that position in Passaic County.

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New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way came out to celebrate August as Black Business Month during an event sponsored by the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC).

“I am proud to lead a department that supports the economic vitality of our state,” Secretary Way said. “I’m grateful for the ways we can work together to ensure Black business owners and entrepreneurs are included in our state’s economic successes. The NJBAC is a valuable resource within my office that can help you navigate the state rules governing your business and provide potential resources, including financial support, to succeed in whatever your industry may be.”

NJBAC Executive Director Melanie Willoughby also spoke about the center’s mission, saying,

“The NJ Business Action Center exists to help New Jersey businesses navigate state government. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of services, including assistance with state tax certification, guidance to help businesses qualify for government contracts, and support in getting certified as a minority-owned business. By obtaining these designations, businesses can access various state programs and resources, opening doors to contract set-asides, supplier diversity programs, and opportunities in specialized programs such as the New Jersey Cannabis Training Academy, an initiative aimed at guiding social equity, legacy, Impact Zone license applicants through the legal cannabis marketplace.”For more information on the NJBAC, visit https://nj.gov/state/bac/ or call 1-800-JERSEY-7.

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