NYCEC will provide poll site translation services in 11 languages at select poll sites during the upcoming June primary election.

 

The Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) will be providing language assistance services at select poll sites during the upcoming election. Translation will be provided in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, (Cantonese, Mandarin), French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Urdu, and Yiddish. This program will run on the last weekend of early voting (June 19th and June 20th) and on Election Day (Tuesday, June 22nd). A full list of sites and dates served can be found at: www.participate.nyc.gov.

“The New York City Civic Engagement Commission is deeply committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers, regardless of what language they speak, are able to vote in our elections. Voting is an important part of civic engagement, and we want to make sure that this June, everyone can make their voices heard at the polls.” - Dr. Sarah Sayeed, Chair & Executive Director of the New York City Civic Engagement Commission.

The Commission’s language assistance services are supplemental to the interpretation that is provided by the Board of Elections under the Voting Rights Act, which covers Spanish citywide and Chinese, Korean, Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi in certain counties. The Commission’s poll site selection methodology utilizes data from the most recent U.S Census Bureau’s American Community Survey as well as data from the NYC Board of elections to identify the poll sites that will serve the greatest number of voters in the agency’s program eligible languages.

It is important that all New Yorkers know that they have the right to bring an interpreter with them to the voting booth. This may be a friend, family member, or poll worker (just not an employer or union rep). 

The Civic Engagement Commission was created through the 2018 Mayoral Charter Revision Commission. Its mission is to promote civic engagement in order to enhance civic trust and strengthen Democracy, particularly for those who are underrepresented or have limited access. CEC’s poll site interpretation is one of its core charter mandated programs.

“It is crucial that we educate and empower New Yorkers to be active participants in their communities, economies, and elections. The June primary will be one of the most consequential in decades, and all New Yorkers must be able to participate regardless of their language access needs. The Civic Engagement Commission’s interpretation services will help to make sure that this election and our democracy is truly inclusive and accessible for all.”  - Phil Thompson, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives

Building a just political system means making sure that everyone’s voice is heard, no matter what language you speak," said May Malik, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. That’s why the poll site language assistance program is vital to supporting immigrant New Yorkers and strengthening our democracy. As we prepare for the June primaries, we are proud to work with the Civic Engagement Commission to ensure that NYC voters know where the City is providing poll site language assistance and that they have a right to bring an interpreter with them into the voting booth."

"Voting is a hard-won right, but the act of voting should not be hard. Language access is key to ensuring voting is truly accessible in New York City. We applaud our partners at the Civic Engagement Commission for their crucial efforts to bolster language assistance at poll sites in eleven additional languages. This June primary will shape the future of our city and we must work to ensure that every New Yorker - regardless of the language that they speak - has a voice."  Laura Wood, New York City's Chief Democracy Officer 

“Millions of New Yorkers who speak a language other than English at home will now have access to the interpretation services they need to exercise their right to vote. We know that our city is stronger when all New Yorkers can fully participate in our democracy without undue barriers or burdens,” said Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition. "The poll site interpreters program run by the Civic Engagement Commission is a success that we hope will be expanded in the upcoming budget."

“There’s nothing more fundamental than the right to vote and New Yorkers deserve accessible, accurate language and translation services. These critical language access services can increase access to the polls, so that all New Yorkers can vote independently, confidently, and securely.” - Roberto Perez, Commissioner, Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit. 

Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State Vaccination Program

 

Pop-Up Vaccination Sites at Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station Extended for Another Week

87,791 Doses Administered in the Last 24 Hours

690,854 Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days

Vaccine Dashboard Updated Daily on the State's Vaccine Program Here

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program. 87,791 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and 690,854 doses have been administered statewide over the past seven days.

Governor Cuomo also announced that the pop-up vaccination sites and MetroCard incentive program established at Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station will be extended for another week.

"New Yorkers are making progress beating back COVID-19 every single day, and it's critical we continue focusing on increasing the vaccination rate," Governor Cuomo said. "The number of people coming in for vaccines is declining, so we're coming up with new incentives and creative bonuses to knock down the excuses or fears that people have about vaccinations. We can defeat this terrible virus and reimagine New York State for the future, but we need everyone who hasn't yet been vaccinated to make an appointment or walk into a site and get their shot."

All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccines.gov to find information on vaccine appointments near them.                                            

 

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN

Total doses administered - 18,715,969

Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 87,791

Total doses administered over past 7 days - 690,854

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 64.4%

Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 55.8%

Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 52.8%

Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 44.8%

Rockland County Man Convicted For Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi And Embezzlement Schemes

 

 Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RULESS PIERRE was convicted in Manhattan federal court today of securities fraud, wire fraud, and structuring charges.  PIERRE was convicted after a trial before Judge Sidney Stein. 

U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said:  “Today, Ruless Pierre was brought to justice for callously lying to investors.  Pierre told investors their investment returns were excellent, when in fact he failed to invest investor funds as promised, generated losses when he did invest, and diverted much of investor funds to his personal use and to repay investors in a Ponzi-like fashion.  We will continue aggressively to pursue frauds like this one in order to protect investors.”   

According to the allegations contained in the Complaint, Indictment, and the evidence presented at trial:  

Investment Promissory Fraud

From at least November 2016 through October 2019, PIERRE solicited money from investors of Ruless Pierre Consulting Group (“RPCG”) by falsely promising them that he would earn a 20 percent return on their initial investment every 60 days through stock trading (hereinafter, the “Promissory Note Fraud”).  The investments were memorialized in documents known as “Investment Promissory Notes.”  These investment contracts generally promised that the investor would be paid 20 percent interest every 60 days and that the investor could withdraw all funds from the investment with 30 days’ notice.  Based on these documents and the false representations of PIERRE, the investors understood that their principal and interest were guaranteed.  

During the course of the investment fraud scheme, PIERRE fraudulently obtained over $2 million from nearly 100 investors.  After receiving money from investors, PIERRE deposited the money into one of his personal bank accounts or bank accounts of RPCG.  PIERRE then transferred the money to trading accounts, where he engaged in unprofitable day trading.  Despite his trading losses, PIERRE repeatedly and falsely represented to investors, including in investment statements containing fictitious balances, that the trading was profitable and that their investments were growing as promised.  In addition to losing their money, PIERRE also used investors’ funds to pay for personal expenses, including luxury vehicles.  Additionally, PIERRE further concealed the truth from investors by using money obtained from new investors to make redemption payments to previous investors, in Ponzi-like fashion.

The Franchise Investment Fraud

Beginning in or about November 2018, PIERRE began to offer investors, including some individuals who invested in his Promissory Note Fraud, the opportunity to purchase partnership interests in a partnership that would run three fast-food franchise locations (hereinafter, the “Franchise Investment Fraud”).   At the time, PIERRE did not own any of the fast-food franchises, but he was in discussions regarding purchasing them.  Each investment was memorialized in a document entitled “Silent Partnership Agreement.” 

The Silent Partnership Agreements promised the investors a 5 percent monthly return on the investment, in addition to a 40 percent pro rata share of the quarterly gross operating profit.  The minimum investment was $5,000. 

The Silent Partnership Agreements further provided that RULESS PIERRE was the General Partner, and that he was responsible “for the complete management, control, and policies related to the operation and conduct of the business.”

PIERRE received financial statements for the franchise locations, which showed minimal profits.  Nonetheless, PIERRE promised investors an unrealistic 5 percent monthly return on their investment.

In or about April 2019, PIERRE purchased one fast food franchise for approximately $50,000.  PIERRE did not purchase the other franchises.

PIERRE deposited the fast-food franchise investors’ money in various bank accounts, which commingled the funds from the Franchise Investment Fraud with the Promissory Note Fraud.  In Ponzi-like fashion, PIERRE fraudulently misappropriated some of the fast-food franchise investors’ money to pay back investors in the Promissory Note Fraud.

In total, PIERRE raised at least $200,000 by selling the Silent Partnership Agreements to at least 18 investors.  Some of the investors were paid their 5 percent monthly distribution, but the vast majority of the investors were not made whole.  The fast-food franchise went out of business in December 2019.

The Embezzlement Fraud Scheme

In another scheme, PIERRE embezzled money from his former employers.  From approximately 2007 until February 2016, PIERRE was the director of finance for two different hotels, which were owned by the same company (“Company-1”).  One hotel was located in the Palisades, New York (“Hotel-1”), while the other was located in Armonk, New York (“Hotel-2”) (collectively, “the Hotels”).  As the director of finance, PIERRE was the signatory on several bank accounts held in the name of the management companies that managed the Hotels (“Management Companies”). 

After August 2018, PIERRE no longer worked at either Hotel-1 or Hotel-2, but he regularly wrote himself checks payable to cash from the Management Companies’ bank accounts.  Specifically, from September 2018 through March 2019, PIERRE wrote over 70 checks to “cash” or “petty cash” from one of the bank accounts for Hotel-1, for over $300,000.

In addition, from March 2017 through 2019, PIERRE deposited large amounts of cash into his personal bank accounts in amounts that were generally less than $10,000.  The deposits were conducted at various bank locations and typically took place on the same day, consecutive days, or within a short period of time.  For example, in just seven months, from June 2018 through December 2018, PIERRE deposited approximately $225,612, through 138 cash deposits all under $10,000, into a bank account in the name of RPCG.

PIERRE, 51, of Nanuet, New York, was convicted of two counts of securities fraud, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of structuring, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.  The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

PIERRE is scheduled to be sentenced on September 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.

Ms. Strauss praised the investigative work of Homeland Security Investigations.  Ms. Strauss also thanked the United States Postal Inspection Service, the United States Internal Revenue Service, the New York City Police Department, and the New York City Sherriff’s Office, which assisted in the investigation.  Ms. Strauss also thanked the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has brought and filed a civil enforcement action against the defendant. 

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERS AGAINST THE HATE (P.A.T.H.) FORWARD, PROVIDING $3M TO COMBAT HATE CRIMES IN NEW YORK CITY

 

The de Blasio Administration and the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) to partner with six anchor organizations, launching an innovative, community-based approach to hate crime prevention

 Mayor Bill de Blasio and Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) Executive Director Deborah Lauter today announced the launch of the Partners Against the Hate (P.A.T.H.) FORWARD initiative to help combat bias-motivated incidents and hate crimes in New York City. P.A.T.H. FORWARD will provide funding and programmatic support to six anchor organizations selected by the City to promote community-based approaches to reduce hate crimes and to expand hate crime reporting and services for victims.

“In New York City, we do not tolerate hate, violence, or bigotry in any form,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “As we drive a recovery for all of us, we must lift up the community leaders standing up against America’s hate epidemic. We are taking action to make sure the hate in our beloved city is eliminated—once and for all.”

"There is not one way to stop hate: it takes a multi-pronged approach that includes strong laws and their enforcement, education to stop biases that fuel hate violence, and healthy community relations," said Deborah Lauter, Executive Director of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. "Through the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes's P.A.T.H FORWARD initiative, New York City is committing significant resources to support the diverse communities that are the most vulnerable to acts of hate. We are optimistic that this initiative will have a significant, long-term impact that ensures all New Yorkers feel respected and safe." 

The P.A.T.H. FORWARD program includes $3 million in funding for distribution among the six anchor organizations the city has selected as partners in this initiative: the Anti-Violence Project, the Arab American Association of New York, the Asian American Federation, the Hispanic Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the 67^th Precinct Clergy Council. The anchor organizations will work closely with OPHC and other city agencies to ensure a comprehensive, community-based approach to preventing hate crime.

P.A.T.H. FORWARD anchors will also serve as judges in the awarding of OPHC Hate Crime Prevention Innovation Grants. These grants, which range from $5,000 to $20,000 to be distributed on a revolving basis throughout the year, will encourage individuals, organizations, and academic institutions to use their entrepreneurial skills to develop projects aimed at reducing hate violence and promoting community respect.  

Embedded in the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU), OPHC launched in September 2019 following its creation by Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council. The office takes a holistic approach to prevent and respond to hate crimes, develops and coordinates community-driven prevention strategies to address biases fueling such crimes, and fosters healing for victims and their communities.

“Between March 2020 and March 2021, there were almost 1,500 bias incidents on Asian New Yorkers,” said Jo-Ann Yoo, Executive Director of the Asian American Federation.  “Sadly, our city has the highest number of reported anti-Asian bias incidents of any city in the entire nation.  As the bias attacks continue, the Asian New Yorkers are anxious and afraid.  We recognize that the solution to getting out of this situation crisis is to partner with other marginalized communities to defeat this latest manifestation of the age-old virus of racism and hate.  We thank the Mayor and the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes for this important first investment in strengthening our efforts to create safeguards that reassure our communities and bring them Hope Against Hate.  The way out of this is for ALL New Yorkers to come together and support each other.  It's all of us against racism!”

“As hate is again rearing its ugly and destructive visage we are excited to partner with this extraordinary team of community and faith based organizations and their leadership to meet this challenge placed before us,” said Rabbi Bob Kaplan, Executive Director of the Center for Community Leadership. “It is the responsibility of all New Yorkers to stand together to make the statement, by their actions and words, that: “Hate, in any form, is utterly unacceptable.” The Jewish community, as it confronts an increase in the age-old scourge of anti-Semitism, will likewise partner with their fellow New Yorkers to defeat this societal epidemic. We thank the Mayor and the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes for this important tool in empowering leadership and the communities they serve to step forward to defeat this destructive force of hate that tears at the very fabric of our safety and social compact.”

“This is a crucible time for our LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities - at AVP we have been doing community-based responses to hate violence for over 40 years,” said Beverly Tillery, Executive Director of New York City’s Anti-Violence Project. “We know that the best way forward is for many communities to be resourced to run community-based solutions that support survivors in building safety outside of the criminal legal system.”

“While the last year has united many New Yorkers together as we have struggled through the COVID crisis together, it has also exposed the ugly fault lines around race that still exist in our city,” said Marwa Janini, Executive Director of the Arab American Association of New York. “The stresses and political tides of 2020 and 2021 have emboldened bigots to act on their hatred, with consequences that have altered, shattered, and ended lives. Today, we and our partners say ‘No More!’” 

“In this climate of heightened tensions and the rise of hate, clergy can transform the way victims of hate crimes and their families are handled and walk with them through the crisis, providing clergy care for all,” said Pastor Gil Monrose, President of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council (“The GodSquad”). “Within many of our Brooklyn communities, clergy have long played a significant and unique role in building and maintaining trusting relationships between our communities, District Attorney, and the NYPD, serving as bridges between residents and law enforcement agencies.  We will continue to play a leading role in the sharing of responsibility for public safety with police, community, social service agencies, and anti-hate violence organizations, as we serve the Black community and provide crisis response teams and community relations services.”

Governor Cuomo Announces Lowest Statewide Positivity Rate Since August 27

 

Statewide Positivity Rate is 0.65%

Statewide 7-Day Positivity Rate is 0.81% — Lowest Since September 2; 52 Straight Days of Decline

1,223 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide

300 Patients in the ICU; 177 Intubated

10 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

"New Yorkers have been working hard to contain the spread of the virus and their tireless efforts are being proven more and more successful every day," Governor Cuomo said. "As our state continues to transition into a post-COVID world, it is crucial that we keep this momentum headed in the right direction so we begin building a better future. With that in mind, I am urging all New Yorkers to get vaccinated if you haven't already - it's safe, effective, and the best weapon we've got in the fight against the COVID beast."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Test Results Reported - 162, 450
• Total Positive - 1,055
• Percent Positive - 0.65%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 0.81%
• Patient Hospitalization - 1,223 (-51)
• Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -267
• Patients Newly Admitted - 143
• Number ICU - 300 (+3)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 177 (0)
• Total Discharges - 181,681 (+182)
• Deaths - 10
• Total Deaths - 42,653

Community Board 11 Unity Day at Orchard Beach

 

Lorreto Park in Community Board 11 where the last Community Rally which drew over three hundred people is under construction so CB 11 Chair Al D'Angelo had to find another place that was outdoors, could hold hundreds of people, could offer a nice background, but had to have parking, because people would have to drive to it. That place which had all of those things was the French Riviera of the Bronx, Orchard Beach. 

One can not predict the weather, but as the days get closer to Memorial Day, the official opening of Orchard Beach, the weather is warmer, and the days are nicer. Wednesday was a nice day, but the forecast was for rain in the evening hours. The Community Board 11 Unity Day went off as planned, and shortly after the event was over the rain came down which may have kept some people home. However there were close to one hundred people of all religions, and ethnicities present at the CB 11 Unity Day at Orchard Beach.

  

Community Board 11 Chair Al D'Angelo opens the CB 11 Unity Day with the Cardinal Spellman Glee Club behind him who sung three unity songs. 

49th Precinct commanding officer Deputy Inspector Natiw speaks to the diverse crowd.

Many of the diverse community leaders from the Community Board 11 area. 

Events at Wave Hill June 10–Jun 17 Lavender Weekend and more

 

Conversation with The Shadow of the Sun Artists and Curators (Virtual) 

Thu, June 3, 2021, 6–7:30PM   

Free with registration 

Zoom 

The Shadow of the Sun: Ross Bleckner and Zachari Logan pairs New York-based artist Bleckner and Canadian artist Logan, two kindred spirits whose individual practices and collaborations explore the omnipresence of life and death through notions of loss, decay, visibility/invisibility, memory, flora and landscape. In conjunction with the exhibition, Wave Hill presents a series public programming, including conversations, a panel discussion, and verbal description tour  Artists Ross Bleckner and Zachari Logan will be in conversation with Shadow of the Sun curators Wayne Baerwaldt, Jennifer McGregor and Leah Taylor around the exhibition themes of loss, memory and ephemerality. The artists will speak with the curators about their work in the exhibition and discuss how they use flowers to represent societal and personal melancholy, as well as reverential beauty. The artists will also reflect on the nature of their collaboration and how their ongoing creative exchange has developed over the years. The talk will be moderated by exhibition co-curator Jennifer McGregor. 

Registration required. If you have any questions about this program or registration, please contact us at 718.549.3200 x213 or visualarts@wavehill.org. 

 

Family Art Project: Weaving Webs of Wonder (Onsite)  

Sat, June 5, 2021, 10AM–1PM    

Free with registration  

On the Grounds 

In what ways do you see the interconnection that unfolds in the land around you? Sketch these observations and using plant material weave a tapestry of nature's interdependence.  

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here.

 

Family Art Project: Weaving Webs of Wonder (Onsite)  

Sun, June 6, 2021, 10AM–1PM    

Free with registration  

On the Grounds 

In what ways do you see the interconnection that unfolds in the land around you? Sketch these observations and using plant material weave a tapestry of nature's interdependence.  

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here.

Yoga in the Garden (Onsite) 

Sun, June 6, 2021, 10–11AM 

$25. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

On the Grounds 

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class with certified yoga instructor Susie Caramanica. Enjoy the gardens as the setting for your yoga practice as your find your breath and connect to the landscape. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and be on time. This class is shine only. In the case of rain, the class is cancelled.  

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here.

 

Garden Highlights Walk (Onsite) 

Sun, June 6, 2021, 2–3pm 

Free with admission 

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide on a tour of favorite garden areas and summer highlights. Severe weather cancels. Walks do not include the Conservatory at this time. This walk ends at 2:45PM. 

Garden Highlight Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; maximum five people allowed to register together. 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here.

 

Meet the Artist: Shoshanna Weinberger (Virtual) 

Thu, June 10, 2021, 2–3PM 

Free with Registration 

Zoom 

“Meet the Artist” is an ongoing series of conversations between exhibiting artists and the curatorial team at Wave Hill. This program provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors, the artist’s community and other groups to learn more about an artist’s creative process and themes within their work. Join exhibiting artist Shoshanna Weinberger and Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch for a conversation about Weinberger’s project Fragments of Perception. They will discuss the flora that inspired the artist’s installation and how her mirrored garden in the Sun Porch is a metaphorical space for exploring the complexity of her Caribbean-American heritage. 

Registration required. If you have any questions about this program or registration, please contact us at 718.549.3200 x213 or visualarts@wavehill.org. 

 

Family Art Project: Exploring Herbal Arts (Onsite) 

Sat, June 12, 2021, 10AM–1PM    

Free with admission  

On the Grounds 

Be inspired by lavender and other plants as you connect with your senses. Discover the world of herbal and botanical arts and contribute to a narrative tour of Wave Hill’s Herb Garden. Lavender Weekend event. 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here.  

Herb Container Garden Workshop (Onsite) 

Sat, June 12, 2021, 11–12:30pm 

$65, includes admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

On the Grounds 

You don’t need a plot of land to have your own herb garden. Plant a container with fragrant lavender and other compatible culinary herbs with Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer.  Containers, potting mix, care instructions and a robust selection of herb plants provided. Perfect for a sunny terrace, deck, rooftop or backyard garden. Lavender Weekend event.

Registration required, online or at 718.549.3200 x251, and closes at 11AM on Friday, June 11. The program fee includes admission to the grounds. Space is extremely limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here. 

 

Plant Connections: The Herb Garden (Onsite) 

Sat, June 12, 2021, 2–3:30pm 

Free with admission 

Herb Garden 

All of us have a memory of using plants for culinary, medicinal or ornamental purposes. Visitors are invited to share their stories of plants with personal meaning inspired by the many familiar and unusual plants in the Herb Garden. This weekend, Wave Hill Senior Horticultural Interpreter Jess Brey guides participants to explore these connections and record their stories for an audio exhibit opening later this summer.  Lavender Weekend event. 

Registration not required. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.  

Summer Birding  

Sun, June 13, 2021, 9:30–11AM  

$15. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center 

Join a morning bird walk with our naturalists and seasoned birding guides Gabriel Willow and Paul Keim. Explore the gardens and woodlands to look for birds that are attracted by Wave Hill’s diversity of habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Inclement weather cancels. NYC Audubon members enjoy free admission to the grounds with registration. 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here. 

 

Family Art Project: Exploring Herbal Arts (Onsite) 

Sun, June 13, 2021, 10AM–1PM    

Free with admission  

On the Grounds 

Be inspired by lavender and other plants as you connect with your senses. Discover the world of herbal and botanical arts and contribute to a narrative tour of Wave Hill’s Herb Garden. Lavender Weekend event. 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension provided here. 

Yoga in the Garden (Onsite) 

Sun, June 13, 2021, 10–11AM 

$25. Wave Hill Members save 10% 

On the Grounds 

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class with certified yoga instructor Susie Caramanica. Enjoy the gardens as the setting for your yoga practice as your find your breath and connect to the landscape. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and be on time. This class is shine only. In the case of rain, the class is cancelled.  

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. If you have any questions about this program or registration, please contact us at information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided here.

Garden Highlights Walk (Onsite) 

Sun, June 13, 2021, 2–3pm 

Free with admission 

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide on a tour of favorite garden areas and summer highlights. Severe weather cancels. Walks do not include the Conservatory at this time. This walk ends at 2:45PM. 

Garden Highlight Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; maximum five people allowed to register together. 

Registration required, onsite on the day of the walk at the Perkins Visitor Center. Space is limited. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or by calling718.549.3200 x251. 

Categories: garden, talks and tours, onsite 

Plant Connections: The Herb Garden (Onsite) 

Sun, June 13, 2021, 2–3:30pm 

Free with admission  

Herb Garden 

All of us have a memory of using plants for culinary, medicinal or ornamental purposes. Visitors are invited to share their stories of plants with personal meaning inspired by the many familiar and unusual plants in the Herb Garden. This weekend, Wave Hill Senior Horticultural Interpreter Jess Brey guides participants to explore these connections and record their stories for an audio exhibit opening later this summer.  Lavender Weekend event. 

Registration not required. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. 

 

Meet the Artist: Gyun Hur (Virtual) 

Thu, June 17, 2021, 2–3PM 

Free with Registration 

Zoom 

“Meet the Artist” is an ongoing series of conversations between exhibiting artists and the curatorial team at Wave Hill. This program provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors, the artist’s community, and other groups to learn more about an artist’s creative process and themes within their work. Join exhibiting artist Gyun Hur and Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch for a virtual screening and conversation about Hur’s Sunroom Project, So we can be near. Hur invites introspection through her installation that comprises mirrors, silk flowers, collage and glass. The program will begin with an excerpt of the artist’s performance captured on film. Hur and Jeng Lynch will then discuss the artist’s ruminations on landscapes, internal and physical. 

Registration required. If you have any questions about this program or registration, please contact us at 718.549.3200 x213 or visualarts@wavehill.org.