Saturday, November 4, 2023

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - New Event Added for November!

 



Trail Work Wednesdays
Wednesdays - Meet at 9am
Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff on maintenance of the cross country course and other trails throughout the park. Work includes waterbar and checkstep maintenance, corridor clearing, raking, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and a snack.
Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.

 

Birding with NYC Audubon
Saturdays, November 4, 11 + 18 - Meet at 9am
Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will be led by a New York City Audubon guide.
Meet at the Nature Center.

 

Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance

Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 9am
A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park is home to a diverse plant community, attracting a wide variety of pollinators and bird species. VCPA, with NYC Audubon, is working toward improving the health and diversity of this meadow. Join us to assist in plant removals and plantings of pollinator plant species.

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Meet in front of the VC Golf House.

 

Discover VCP: Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration
Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 1pm
Delve into the forest along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree species in our Northwest forest.

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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.

 

Woodlawn Beautification Day

Saturday, November 4 - 2pm to 4pm
Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and in the wildflower patch.

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Meet in front of Woodlawn Playground.

 

Veterans Day Ceremony
Sunday, November 5 - 12pm Sharp!

Honor the service of local veterans at this annual gathering hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Affairs Committee. 

At Memorial Grove.

Put the Garden to Bed
Saturday, November 11 - from 10am to 1pm
It’s time to prepare the garden for the winter season! Pull the last plants, fill the compost bins, and pack things away for winter. There might even be some garlic to plant or seeds to harvest!

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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.

 

NEW! Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up!

Sunday, November 19 - from 10am to 12pm
Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep the doggies happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court!  Join us for a morning of weeding and cleaning to spruce up Canine Court.

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Canine Court- Broadway and W. 252nd Street.

Can't make it but want to become a Dog Run Volunteer - sign up here.

 

Please note that Forest Fridays will be taking a hiatus in November!

 

Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park
Make a Donation
The park is really big. Our staff is really small. Only with your help can we grow our capacity, hire more staff, and take on projects to improve Van Cortlandt Park… for YOU!  Please consider a gift to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance today.

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Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance!

 

Become a Member
Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!

Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org

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Need to Be Better Prepared for Emergencies

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Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care. This could compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released this week by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered 2019 to 2022, found the State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs to thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling addiction.

“The State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports should work to improve its oversight over its providers’ programs to ensure gaps in potentially life-saving care do not occur during emergencies and crisis situations,” DiNapoli said.

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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million

A longtime clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced.

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A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year period, State Comptroller DiNapoli announced.

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“Quick Start” Budget Process Begins

State Comptroller DiNapoli released a report detailing estimates of State revenue and spending for the current and next two State fiscal years. This report is part of the “Quick Start” budget process established in State Finance Law to promote timely analysis and discussion of the State’s economic condition and the State Budget. 

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State Comptroller DiNapoli's Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response

"The antisemitic threats and incidents we’ve seen on college campuses, on city streets, and online have no place in our society. Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate directed at any community must be denounced in all their forms. We cannot and will not tolerate intimidation in any community or at any institution."

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