MTA launches new rail service for stranded Far Rockaway residents

Thu, 2012-11-22 02:00 — Maeryn Obley

The new H-train. Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick CashinImage: The new H-train. Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick Cashin

nypost.com - November 19th, 2012 - Jennifer Fermino

There’s a new subway line in town – the H.

The MTA today announced it's running a free rail service for residents of the Rockaways stranded without a subway since Sandy struck on Oct. 30.

The new line — a throwback of the old Rockaway shuttle, which was dubbed the “H” train — opens tomorrow at 4 am.

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Mold Training Coming

Thu, 2012-11-22 01:56 — Maeryn Obley

Submitted by Jack Caravanos

November 19th, 2012

Greetings friends, I'm happy to announce that Hunter College will be offering gratis Mold Assessment and Remediation Training shortly (gratis of course).  Jolanta and I see a 2 hour session covering these topics (with heavy emphasis on the last 3 items).

1. Biology and Sources of Mold 
2. Health Effects
3. Identification (visual and lab)
4. Assessment of hazard
5. Control / cleanup (worker protection and site protection)

Our intent is to provide cleanup crews with vital and correct information regarding entering a home with active mold contamination. The curriculum will follow factual guidelines from the NYC Dept of Health. 

Stay tuned and feel free to email me or Jolanta for details.

Video - Mold May Pose Risk to Hurricane Victims

Wed, 2012-11-21 23:15 — Kathy Gilbeaux

nytimes.com - by Emily B. Hager - November 21, 2012

As residents return to their homes after Hurricane Sandy, they are airing them out in frigid temperatures and even throwing out cherished items in an effort to prevent mold growth.

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RELIEF SITES - ROCKAWAYS 11/12/2012

Wed, 2012-11-21 17:27 — Albert Gomez

RELIEF SITES - ROCKAWAYS
11/12/2012
ROCKAWAY PARK / BELLE HARBOR
•    St. Francis de Sales Church, Beach 129th Street & Rockaway Beach Blvd (Multiple Orgs) -    Volunteer Center (Multiple), Medical, Food, Supplies, Shelter -    Contact: Hotline @ 347-559-0914
•    Beach 123rd Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd (Team Rubicon) -    Volunteer Center (Demolition) -    Contact: Cal @ 601-434-0272
•    Duane Reade Pharmacy, 116-02 Beach Channel Dr -    Pharmacy, Medical Supplies -    Contact: 718-945-7781
•    Yana, Beach 113th Street & Rockaway Beach Blvd (Occupy) -    Volunteer Center (Demolition & Distribution), Medical, Food, Supplies -    Contact: Tamara @ 973-495-2378
•    Waldbaums Parking Lot, 112-15 Beach Channel Drive (FEMA/OEM, DSS, NYC, Nat’l Guard) -    Medical, Food, ATM’s, Phone, WiFi -    Contact (Medical): Justin @ 845-667-6204, Medical Hotline @ 845-482-9394
ROCKAWAY BEACH
•    NYPD, 100th Precinct, Beach 94th Street and Rockaway Beach Blvd -    Front Desk: 212-253-3179 (temporary number while power is down) -    Dial 911 for Emergencies
•    St. Camillus, 1-85 Beach 99th Street (9am-7:30pm) -    Volunteer Center, Medical (Temp), Supplies, Food -    Contact: Miguel @ 718-634-5260, Laurie @ 917-446-1610
•    Beach Church Relief, 96-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd @ Beach 96th (12-5pm) -    Food, Supplies

Massive Sink Holes Found in Rockaway, Queens, NY

Wed, 2012-11-21 17:24 — Albert Gomez

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http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-883027

Massive Sink Holes Found in Rockaway, Queens, NY

Background: I am a construction management expert witness and have held the title of and/or worked in the capacity of engineer for over 8 years as well. I went to the 1999 Turkey and the 2010 Haiti earthquakes by myself to help out and had great success. About 6 months ago, I joined the Team Rubicon volunteer group. I flew in to NY from Phoenix on the 8th to join the team at Rockaway.

Set up FEMA Emergency Alternative Housing in the Rockaways NOW

Wed, 2012-11-21 16:46 — Albert Gomez

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http://www.change.org/petitions/set-up-fema-emergency-alternative-housing-in-the-rockaways-now

Petition by:

Mold Control and Dehumidifiers

Wed, 2012-11-21 16:35 — Albert Gomez

Recommended practices when using dehumidifiers and mold growth.

Jack Caravanos, DrPH, CIH
Associate Professor and Program Director, EOHS
CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College
2180 Third Avenue, Rm 720
New York, NY 10035
+1 212 396 7780 (no voice messages please)
+1 908 337 8818 mobile
SKYPE: jackcaravanos
Twitter: @cunyjcaravan

Mold Contamination after Hurricane Sandy: Identification, Assessment and Control

Wed, 2012-11-21 16:31 — Albert Gomez

Greetings friends, I'm happy to announce that Hunter College will be offering gratis Mold Assessment and Remediation Training shortly (gratis of course).  Jolanta and I see a 2 hour session covering these topics (with heavy emphasis on the last 3 items).

1. Biology and Sources of Mold
2. Health Effects
3. Identification (visual and lab)
4. Assessment of hazard
5. Control / cleanup (worker protection and site protection)

Volunteers Begin "Muck-Out" in Far Rockaway this Weekend

Wed, 2012-11-21 13:01 — LuLu2012

 

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Ferry Schedule - Not Operating on Thanksgiving Day

Wed, 2012-11-21 12:44 — LuLu2012

Emperor Bloomberg’s bureaucracy gone mad: City inspectors hassling heroes who feed Sandy victims

Wed, 2012-11-21 09:48 — LuLu2012

Firemen

Cops, firemen, relief workers, volunteers and displaced homeowners are served free food by volunteers in Breezy Point on Tuesday.

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