Today’s Calendar April 2

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Hudson’s Half Moon exploring the Palisades

1PM

Taste of the Past: (Part 1) European Ages of Exploration
6 River Terrace 
Battery Park City Parks

This talk, led by BPC resident historian Fred J. Bivetto,covers a 1,000 year period of European exploration leading to discovery and colonization of the Americas, with special attention to Lower Manhattan up to the Revolutionary War. 6 River Terrace.  http://bpcparks.org/events/2019-04/

6PM
Community Board Transportation & Street Activity Committee
CB1 Conference Room 1 Centre Street, Room 2202A-North

AGENDA
1) Pedestrian and cyclist safety on Lafayette Street – Discussion & possible resolution
2) TD Five Boro Bike Tour; Sunday, May 5, 2019; 7:30AM – 5:30PM – Presentation by Sharon Pope, Director of Community Outreach and Membership Program
3) Financial District Slow Street proposal – Presentation by Financial District Neighborhood Association & resolution
4) Application for newsstand license for Abdur Patwary; South West Corner of Warren Street and Greenwich Street – Resolution
5) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Report by Diana Switaj, Director of Planning & Land Use, Community Board 1
The following notices have been received for recurring street closure permits*:
* 18th Annual NYPD Memorial 5K run/walk; Sunday, May 18, 2019; 5AM – 2PM
o Vesey Street between West Street and North End Avenue
* NYC Police Museum Fair; Friday, June 21, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Liberty Street between Broadway and Trinity Place
* World Trade Center Block Party; Thursday, September 5, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Liberty Street between Broadway and Trinity Place
* 2019 Annual LMCC Block Party; Saturday, September 14, 2019; 11AM – 2:30PM
o Murray Street between West Broadway and Greenwich Street
* Liberty St. Exponents Festival; Friday, September 20, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Liberty Street between Broadway and Church St
* The Seaport Festival; Saturday, September 21, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Broadway between Liberty Street and Rector Street
* Deepavali Festival 2019; Sunday, October 6, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Water Street between Fulton Street and Fletcher St
o John Street between Water Street and Front Street
* Columbus Day Festival; Monday, October 14, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Broadway between Liberty Street and Battery Place
* Bike MS; Sunday, October 20, 2019; 6AM – 6PM
o West Street between W14th St and Battery Place
* Fulton Street Follies; Monday, October 21, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Broadway between Liberty Street and Rector Street
* Veterans Day Festival; Monday, November 11, 2019; 10AM – 6PM
o Broadway between Liberty Street and Battery Place

7PM
NATO at 70: Does the Alliance Have a Future?
911 Museum and Memorial

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the treaty’s signing, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns and former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow will discuss the current state of NATO and shed some light on the Alliance’s uncertain future. FREE https://www.911memorial.org/public-programs
The Down Town Glee Club
The Down Town Glee Club – a male chorale founded more than ninety years ago, is searching for singers in all voice parts, to supplement our ranks for the annual Spring Concert, to be held on Thursday, May 9. Candidates not required to read music or have prior choral or choir experience.
Male singers please apply.
Rehearsals are held at 49 Fulton Street at St. Margaret’s House on Tuesdays between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. For additional information or to arrange a user-friendly audition, please call or text Jerry at 516-435-7817 or email osterbergg@aol.com.