Seen & Heard: CB1 member running for state assembly seat

CB1 MEMBER RUNNING FOR FIDI ASSEMBLY SEAT
Mariama James, a longtime member of Community Board 1 and a lifetime resident of Fidi, is running for Aseembly District 65, which covers Fidi south of the World Trade Center. See her website here.

MUSIC IN CITY HALL PARK TOMORROW
Musician Maya Ashley and her guitarist will be performing near the fountain in City Hall Park tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, at noon. More info here.

SUMMER EVENTS IN HUDSON RIVER PARK
There are a ton! See the full schedule here. I am just doing a local summary.

Conditioning on Pier 25: Beginning in June, Hudson River Park will host a conditioning class on Mondays on Pier 25 at 6:30p.

Wetlab Look-ins: June 6 — September 30 at the Pier 40 Wetlab.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 3 to 6p
Saturdays | 11a to 5p
Sundays | 11a to 2p
Meet Hudson River wildlife and explore science exhibits at the Park’s research aquarium — a rotating exhibit of fish and invertebrates collected by the Park’s River Project team.

Volunteer with the Blue Team
Saturdays, June 6, July 18, August 8, September 26, October 3 | 10a to noon | Gansevoort Peninsula at Gansevoort St.
Engage in community science through shoreline cleanups and habitat restoration alongside our River Project scientists.

Volunteer with the Green Team
Saturdays, June 6, July 18, August 8, September 19, October 3, October 24, November 14 | 9:30a to noon | Various Locations
Work with our seasonal horticulture team to help garden and learn about landscape enhancement through planting, weeding and more.

Big City Fishing
Wednesdays | 3to 6p | Pier 26 at N Moore St.
Drop in a line at catch & release fishing workshops and learn about local wildlife. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge. Fishing rods and instruction are provided.

 

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