Our Community

Parks & Recreation Committee Chair:

Chair: Frances Mastrota

Parks & Recreation Committee Mission Statement:

“The Parks committee is charged with the responsibility of working closely with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, its affiliate organizations, Elected Officials and other state and federal environmental agencies, to ensure the preservation, conservation, maintenance, renovation and enjoyment of East Harlem Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, recreational facilities, community gardens, riverbanks, open public land and green spaces for East Harlem citizens. This is to be accomplished by education, evaluation and advocacy to ensure that the East Harlem community is represented properly.”

Randall's Island Sports Foundation

City Properties/Land Use Committee:

C0-Chair: La Shawn Henry

Vice-Chair: Derrick Taitt

City Properties/Land Use Committee Mission Statement:

Health & Human Services Committee Chair:

Chair: David Giordano

Vice-Chair: Monica Brown

The Health & Human Services Committee meets the First Monday of every month. Check the calendar for Agenda details and/or Change of Dates.

Health & Human Services Committee 2008-9 Agenda

Continuing community board reform efforts, the Health and Human Services Committee has proposed the development of a meeting format to include:

Economic Development Committee Chair:

Chair:  Antonio Rivera

Economic Development Committee Mission Statement:

“The Economic Development Committee of Manhattan Community Board 11 (East Harlem) strives to enhance and establish economic opportunities for its residents and business owners. The committee seeks to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community by creating and retaining jobs, helping shape opportunities for our small business owners and fostering an atmosphere that encourages future generations to continue the work that has been initiated.”

Manhattan Community Board 11 Liquor License Application

See attachment. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact Norma Ojeda at the Board office, 212-831-8929/30

Youth & Education Committee Chair:

Chair: Cesar Ortiz

Vice-Chair: Chester Asher

Youth & Education Mission Statement:

"The Youth and Education committee is comprised of Community Board members and representatives from youth and community groups throughout the district.  Our mission is to advocate for and do our best to provide for funding, programs, and policies that help youth to secure a college education, careers of their own choosing, and economic stability for themselves and their families.  Our educational activities should seek to encompass all learners, both youth and adult including our English as a Second Language Learners and our special needs learners.  We advocate for academic excellence in all of our schools.  We advocate for and do our best to provide knowledge of social justice issues that affect our community so that residents are better able to address them in productive ways. We seek to develop a networking relationship with the district’s parochial, proprietary schools and colleges, and moreover, to assist schools in getting needed city services.  We strive to give direct voice to the youth and assist the East Harlem Youth Council, and other youth groups in any way possible consistent with our mission."

Cultural Affairs Chair:

Deborah Quinones

JoAnn Lawson (Vice-Chair) 

Cultural Affairs Committee Mission Statement:

“To strengthen and maintain East Harlem's cultural assets thorough the promotion of collaborations and partnerships with artist, institutions and community planning and development initiatives. Advocate for the participation of EH artists and cultural programs by the development of policy statements and to increase access to resources”.

East Harlem Arts Symposium 2008

Housing Committee Chair:

Alvin Johnson

Housing Committee Mission Statement:  

"The Housing Committee seeks to review, monitor, initiate and/or report on the implementation of all East Harlem current and new housing initiatives and homeownership programs, and advocate and preserve quality affordable housing for all East Harlem residents."

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Affordable Housing Organizations:  

Senior Citizen Committee Chair:

Chair: Diane Green

Vice-Chair: Wanda Latchman

Senior Citizen Committee Mission Statement:

"To promote a good quality of life of East Harlem Senior Citizens through education, celebration and advocacy."

Zoning Taskforce Chair:

Chair:   La Shawn Henry

Vice-Chair:  Cora Shelton

Zoning Taskforce Mission Statement:

Public Safety & Transportation Chair

Chair: Peggy Morales

Vice-Chair: Brodie Enoch 

Carnivals Taskforce Chair:

Jo Ann Lawson

For more information on Street Permit Activity and how to apply visit the Mayor's Communtiy Assistance Unit Website or contact Norma Ojeda at the Board Office (212-831-8929/30)

Mental Retardation Committee Chair:

Willie Mae Goodman