GRANT CITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION

72 Gerrtr\ Avruur, Stttru Isttuc, NY 10306

Update of November Meeting

December Meeting Preview
The meeting opened with a moment of silence for the victims of Super
Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Jeanette Beck, representative of Councilman James Oddo, offered a
reminder to homeowners to register for the STAR property tax relief
program before December 31. A link has been provided on our website.
Councilman Elect Steve Matteo discussed his planned initiatives of the
upcoming term for NYC Council district 50.
Paul Marone, Chief of Staff to Assemblywoman Malliotakis, explained the
Common Core Curriculum Standards that have been adopted by our
statewide schools, and discussed the effort to save the property of Mount
Manresa from development.
NYPL Childrens Librarian, Barbara Byrne-Goldie, announced the upcom-
ing slate of programs, available for all ages, for the winter season.
The time since this meeting occurred, an announcement was made by
Governor Cuomo regarding an issue that which we lent our support to
several years agothe conservation of Pouch Camp. Funding had been
made available to purchase the land described in Phases 2 & 3 of the plan,.
Which guarantees approximately 83% of the property will be preserved.
Guest Speaker: Richmond County District Attorney Daniel Donovan
Event: Holiday CelebrationFood & Drinks

Grant City Civic Association Board Members
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Elena Brady Thomas Kuras Louisa DelPriore Daniel Kennedy
CB2 Liaison Sergeant At Arms 122nd Pct. CC Liaison
Cathyann Hennessey Peter Giunta Judith Clarke
Dates To Remember
Wed., 12/11: Midland Beach Civic
Meeting, 8:00PM
Thur., 12/12: Our Meeting, 7:30PM
Mon., 12/16: Dongan Hills Civic
Meeting, 7:00PM
Tues., 12/24: Community Board 2
Meeting, 7:30PM
Wed., 12/25: Christmas Day
Wed., (No Meeting): 122 Pct. Com-
munity Council Meeting, 8:00PM
Thur., 1/9: Our Next Meeting

December 2013
Volume 99
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Our next meeting: Thursday, December 12th. 7:30 PM.

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