Community News & Updates

Great News!  I'm pleased to inform you that District Council 1707, the union which represents Day Care, Home Care and Social Workers has endorsed my candidacy for the New York City Council.  Here's what they had to say, "DC1707 is proud to support Olanike Alabi because she understands the needs of women, safe, quality and affordable child care and she has her pulse on how to make New York City a better place for all.  She's smart, savvy and will be a great elected official."   I'm grateful for the support of DC1707 along with endorsements from Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood, Rev. Dr. Mark V.C.. Taylor, District Council 37, the Civil Service Employees Association, Communications Workers of America - Local 1180, Correction Officers Benevolent Association, Rev. Dr. Michael Bacchus, Rev. Dr. Washington Lundy, Organization of Staff Analysts, Rev. Dr. Curtis Whitney, Local 12 - Heat and Frost Insulators Union and so many more.  Stay Tuned for more good news and feel free to contact my campaign office at (718)552-2683 if you wish to volunteer or would like a poster dropped off.   


COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES  

 - Clergy Breakfast with New York City Comptroller Candidate and former Governor Eliot Spitzer
First Baptist Church of Crown Heights
450 Eastern Parkway @ Rogers Avenue
8:30am
NOTE: The event is for clergy and invited guests only
Sponsor: The First Baptist Church of Crown Heights 


 - Support the Myrtle Avenue Farm Stand for Fresh, Affordable, Local Produce WIC, EBT, Health Bucks and Cash accepted.  Every Wednesday thru October 30, 2013 - 8am - 3pm N/E corner of Myrtle & North Portland Aves.   


- Youth Programs Job Fair Saturday, August 17, 2013177 Myrtle Ave. @ Prince St.  Sponsor: University Settlement NOTE:  Bring a resume, references and come dressed to impressContact: youthprogramjobs@universitysettlement.org    


- Young Rock Soccer Academy for children ages 4 to 16 begins again next Saturday August 10th and continues until November 3rd. Practice is held at Brooklyn Tech Field (510 Clermont Ave) every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8 - 10 a.m. The session fee is $300 for newcomers and $250 for returning players. There is also a $50 discount per sibling. For more information about availability please e-mail michael@youngrocksoccer.us  


 - The New York City District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Committee will conduct recruitment from August 19, 2013 through August 30, 2013 for Openings in the following Trades: linoleum, resilient, tile and carpet layer; dock builder/pile driver and carpenter apprentices. For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the JATC at (212) 727-2224 or check these websites:www.labor.ny.gov, www.nycdistrictcouncil.com  .