Seen & Heard: 50 years of photos from Robert Simko

5O YEARS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN PICTURES
Battery Park City Authority is hosting an exhibit of photographs by Robert Simko, the photographer and founder of The Broadsheet, who died last year from 9/11-related causes. The show is up at 6 River Terrace through April 2. Hours are Monday to Friday, 5 to 8p, and Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6p.

PS 150’S AUCTION PLANNED FOR APRIL 29
The PS 150 annual School Fundraising Auction is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, and there’s also an online auction — both are open to all. You can support the school and local businesses by bidding on amazing experiences, products, vacation packages, and camps for kids. Find the auction info here.

HAPPY HOUR IN THE DOG RUN
Hudson River Park Friends is hosting a happy hour for dogs and their owners at the Leroy Street dog run on Wednesday, April 19, 5:30 to 7:30. Paws for Happy Hour (get it?) will have treats for humans and dogs, as well as pet photography. Dog owners can join the Friends to support the park’s dog runs. RSVP here.

SECURITY GRANTS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
This is kind of depressing, but Congressman Dan Goldman sent out a release that the Department of Homeland Security now has grants for nonprofits to increase security to combat hate crimes. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program awards funds for security enhancements including safety and security planning, training, and exercises, contract security guards, access/entry controls, security cameras, external lighting and more. Each nonprofit may apply for up to $150,000 in grant funding per site. More info here.

 

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