Community Board 4

Around the City

Dec 06, 2000

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION BOARD is now maintaining a registry to block telemarketing calls. For more information contact the agency at (800) 697-1220 or visit their website at www.consumer.state.ny.us.

HELICOPTER COMPLAINTS can be reported by calling 212-312-3964.

THE INTERGENERATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY is now being formed by the New York City Department for the Aging and the New York State Intergenerational Network. To list your organization in the Directory please contact Kevin Brabazon at 212-222-5164.

THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS has a new central complaints number. Please call 212-227-7000 for all your DOB complaints. Remember, you must have the exact address of the location of your inquiry.

LEGAL BOUND is a program designed to introduce elementary and high school students to the criminal justice system. The Manhattan District Attorney?’s office is coordinating this important program. Please contact Frances Dougherty of the Community Affairs Unit at 212-355-9108 for further information.

NEW YORK CITY FIREFIGHTERS?’S EXAM is being given in April of 2001. An application may be requested at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Application Section, 18 Washington Street, New York, New York 10004 or at any New York Public Library Branch. For more information call (718) 999-FDNY.

FREE SEMINAR ON PREDATORY MORTGAGE LENDING is being sponsored by Alan G. Hevesi, the New York City Comptroller. Tuesday, December 12, 2000 6:00-7:30 at GreenPoint Bank 7th Avenue and 34th Street. For reservations and information call (718) 962-0193.