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Union fighting to keep some MTA workers on the job
S/O to the always intrepid reporter Greg Mocker of PIX 11 News for shining a much-needed light on this crucial issue. This is the crux of the matter, in a nutshell, the MTA is hellbent on removing the vital presence of transit workers from the deepest train stations in the entire system, the 168th, 181st and 191st 1 Train stations and Union Local 100 is fighting desperately to hold the line.
The Uptown Collective believes that our Uptown train stations should be staffed by transit workers around the clock as they have been for decades now. To remove them and reassign them elsewhere is an affront. The union is asking commuters to call 212-878-7448 to demand the workers stay in the stations but we have tried the number several times without any success.
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Queer|Art kicks off NYC Pride with its 7th annual summer festival
NYC Pride Weekend is finally upon us and Queer|Art—a non-profit connecting and empowering LGBTQ+ artists—is ready to party.
For its seventh annual summer festival Queer|Art|Pride, the org will be partnering with LGBTQ+ party series and collective Body Hack to take over Nowadays in Ridgewood for a two-part celebration on Friday, June 23.
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From 3pm to 8pm on Friday, attendees can enjoy a queer vendor fair in the venue’s sprawling backyard, spotlighting local artisans, small queer businesses and trans-owned brands. Guests can browse clothing and accessories, original artworks, on-site tattoo services, tarot and astrology readings and more. After shopping, take part in three-minute meetups during queer speed dating and hear a live reading of and discussion about JesusDevil: The Parables, the new book from Black queer feminist scholar Alexis De Veaux.
Then, from 8pm to 6am, the event will transform into one of Body Hack’s infamous happy hour parties, powered with late-night beats by DJs including Archangel, Battyjack, Cisne, Deathrayz, DJ Delish, Soo Intoit, Sp3cial K, Zolita, Zaida Zane, and 8ulentina. Advance tickets have sold out but day-of tickets will be available at the door.
The event will fundraise three BIPOC trans-led organizations working to protect trans people in states most affected by anti-trans violence and legislation: inTRANSitive (Little Rock, AK), The McKenzie Project (Miami, FL) and TKO Society (Selma, AL).
Body Hack parties have raised over $300,000 for trans-related initiatives since forming in 2018. Organizers released in a statement: “We believe in prioritizing a mindset of abundance over scarcity. We believe that trans people are brilliantly resourceful and that we don’t need to depend on people who don’t understand or value who we are and what we do in order to survive. We strive to build interdependence within our communities, we can get what we need by supporting one another. We refuse to be respectable in our fundraising, we can be our whole selves when we ask for support and when we give it. We believe organizing should be fun and feel fulfilling in order to be sustainable. We honor the long-standing relationship our communities have to nightlife—as a refuge and space to seek pleasure and possibility.”
CELEBRATE: HARLEM PRIDE JUNE 2023
Harlem Bespoke: Mark those calendars for a great day in Harlem featuring food, vendors and a stage with live entertainment. The annual celebration will be set up on 12th Avenue at the north end of the viaduct with great views of the Hudson just steps away.
Saturday, June 24th, Noon to 6:00PM, 14th Annual Harlem Pride Day, 12th Avenue at 135th Street. Harlem Pride will be returning once more to West Harlem this year by the West Harlem Piers after a two year absence due to the pandemic. here is actually a whole list of events for June thanks to uptown’s great LGBT organization and those interested should check out the official website: LINK
The Power Of Communication In Building Employee Engagement: Tips And Tricks
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Employee engagement is a critical component of any company’s success. When your employees feel connected to their work, appreciated, and heard, they’ll be more motivated, loyal, and productive. Conversely, if your employees feel underutilized or unappreciated, it can lead to low morale and high turnover rates. Therefore companies need to understand the power of communication…
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Marcus Garvey Village Unveiling: Celebrating Community And Progress
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Carthage Real Estate Advisors, an MBE development company, hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event Thursday, June 15th, 2023. The event was to celebrate the construction of 212 West 124th Street at Marcus Garvey Village, comprising Central Harlem’s first 100% affordable multifamily rental in over a decade! More than 150 community members and elected officials attended the event, including Manhattan Borough…
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