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2012: a Year to remember… Wishing you a Greener and Safer 2013!

by Team Chekpeds
After the mayhem of Sandy and Newton, it is hard to conclude that 2012 was a good year . Our thoughts are with the many people for whom it was a traumatic year.  While grieving for these enormous losses, we… Read more “2012: a Year to remember… Wishing you a Greener and Safer 2013!”
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Yes, you can make a difference in 2013! Join the community board

by Team Chekpeds
The Manhattan Borough President’s office is currently accepting applications for community board membership! Community boards represent their neighborhoods on crucial issues such as development, land use and city service delivery. Serving on a board is an incredible opportunity to be… Read more “Yes, you can make a difference in 2013! Join the community board”
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We need your input on Benches: How to keep our seniors walking and healthy

by Team Chekpeds
Our Chelsea neighbor, Bob Arnold of Park Chelsea shared with us a city initiative called  “Make NYC Your Gym” a week long annual celebration of fitness in June launched by the Parks department and the Health Department with Expanded BeFitNYC   … Read more “We need your input on Benches: How to keep our seniors walking and healthy”
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Join Us : Pedestrian Safety, Reclaiming Streets and Benches

by Team Chekpeds
The agenda of the next CB4 Transportation Committe is full of exciting pedestrian initiatives: Dyer Avenue Proposed Layout re W, 34th-35th Streets, a once in 50 years opportunity to reclaim road space form cars and convert it into green pedestrian… Read more “Join Us : Pedestrian Safety, Reclaiming Streets and Benches”