Give The Gift Of Beautiful And Affordable Photo Realistic Or Ethnic Art For The Holidays

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World Class Sophisticated Art Can
 Portray Your Love This Holiday Season 

By Kamau Austin

If you are looking for art that will give more color and warmth to a loved one's life, you need look no further than the art of Audley "GEO" Smith.  His art is obtainable starting in the $30 and $40 dollar range.  Like many of our neighbors of Caribbean heritage Audley Geo Smith, is a resourceful and resilient person with global sophistication.  And it shows in his creative business endeavors.

Smith has come a long way from his roots in the Caribbean and later stints in England to set up an eclectic art gallery/studio business on Linden Blvd, in St. Albans.  St. Albans, Queens, New York, has always been a community of strivers, celebrities, sports stars, activists, and successful business moguls for decades.

Audley "Geo" Smith

James Brown, Joe Louis, Count Basie, WEB DuBois, John Coltrane, Daymond Johns, Ella Fitzgerald, Richard Parsons, are just a small slice of the exceptional luminaries from the area.  Audley, is another highly gifted resident of Southeast Queens.  He is an unique renaissance man in the true sense of the word - and a great resource for the community. Mr. Smith is an expert photographer, fine artist, painting instructor, framer, and community leader/activist for those in the arts in the area.  He showcases many of his skill sets and aplomb in his recent gallery opening of Geo's Art Expression, at 194-09 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, 11412.

Mr. Smith was born in Manchester, Jamaica, but also has lived in England, and France, which accentuated his art knowledge and skills.  He once owned an art gallery in Jamaica and was looking to start a gallery again in his life.  As you can imagine it was a quite a difference in living abroad and the United States.  

However, once settled in Audley, has long been involved with advocating for the arts in Southeast Queens, New York City.  He has been President of The Alliance of Queens Artists.  He is an expert photographer who has also been involved in the Southeast Queens Camera Club.

Read About Plans to Rezone East Harlem and Advance The Community

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by Dujon Ricks 

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Announces Historic Agreement to Rezone East Harlem and Advance Harlem Community

The Council’s modified plan secured $222 million in new investment including support for public housing, new affordable units, open space, and balanced economic development all while preserving the character and vibrancy of El Barrio/East Harlem

On November 21st ,2017 the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and the Committee on Land Use voted to approve a significantly modified zoning application for East Harlem. The proposal is slated to advance to the full Council for a vote on November 30, 2017.

Thank You For Supporting The Southeast Scoop

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By Kamau Austin, Publisher Southeast Queens Scoop

While we at the Southeast Queens Scoop news blog are ramping UP for success, we want to take time to thank tens of thousands of people from the area, NYC, and throughout the world for your support.  It was just few months ago that I took a leap of faith and branched out to publish the Southeast Queens Scoop news blog.

I was tired of all the negative news about the Jamaica Southeast Queens area in particular and the Black community in general.  There was no balance.  I wanted to show many of things the average Greater Jamaica, Southeast Queens resident was doing like working hard, raising a family, building a business, or uplifting their community.

Attend The 4th Annual Christmas On Merrick Community Event and Enjoy The Gift Of Holiday Cheer

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The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is pleased to invite one and all to the 4th annual Christmas on Merrick celebration. Don’t miss this great gift give-away.

Donations of toys, gift cards, clothing and cash are being accepted.

Enjoy The “Atomic Drummer” Mike Flythe & The Atomic Band

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The AirTrain Jazz Festival series continues this week with “Atomic Drummer” Mike Flythe & The Atomic Band on the AirTrain Jamaica stage. Join us as we pay tribute to Jamaica’s rich jazz history by presenting some of the New York City metropolitan area’s best jazz musicians playing live.

Discover How This Controversial Book Tackles Race

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New York, NY Assailing the patriotism of Black NFL players, slandering an African-American Congresswoman by falsely accusing her of disparaging slain FBI agents, defending confederate statues, normalizing neo-Nazis and white supremacists - adds up to a pattern that reminds some people of how far America has not come in its attempts to move away from the bad old days of Jim Crow.

It’s an issue on the mind of Peter Ford, a retired U.S. Army veteran and author of the timely novel My God! My Country, My Son (available on Amazon.com).

As a former public affairs specialist in the military and a well-established writer for magazine and newspaper articles published during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. Ford decided to write a novel or screenplay as the best way to tackle the current issues of race, protests and patriotism.

Learn Why The Group N'Cobra Is Appealing To President And First Lady Obama

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 Nationwide  On November 28, 2017, N'COBRA, the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America will hold a press conference at Chicago’s City Hall, LaSalle and Randolph, at 11am, in demand of reparations.

The press conference will coincide with the submission of an open letter directed to the University of Chicago Trustees, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

Have Fun At The Top 7 Events Near Southeast Queens And NYC For The Thanksgiving Season!

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By Kamau Austin

1. Enjoy your Thanksgiving season at the "RetroSoul Costume Party," with the iconic Ole School Hip Hop DJ Ralph McDaniels, and his Video Music Box friends! Dust off and wear your gear from back in da day and prepare to have a night of fun.

I loved DJ Ralph McDaniels programming back in da day. Get the scoop on the great community organizations sponsoring this positive event. Also find out how to have "your face in da place!" Go to the: RetroSoul Costume Party Click Here

Work Off Your Thanksgiving Meal AT The RetroSoul Costume Party With Video Music Box!

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Hall of Fame Studios, the 103rd Precinct, and Cultural Collaborative Jamaica are pleased to invite one and all to RetroSoul Costume Party with DJ Ralph McDaniels, and Video Music Box & Friends. Go in your closet, pull out everything you said you would never wear again and join us for our RETRO SOUL COSTUME PARTY Friday, November 24.

We will be playing the classics you know and love.  Be prepared to have a great time, meet new people & work off some of that Thanksgiving meal!

Tell Those In Need About The African Poetry Theatre's Thanksgiving Food And Clothing Care Day

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The Afrikan Poetry Theatre welcomes one and all to A.P.T. Cares Day! Families or people in need of clothing and a hot meal are welcome.

Jazz UP Your Thanksgiving In Southeast Queens

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From The Office Of Ed Jackson, Club Owner - Jackson Room

Dear Neighbors:

It's that time of year again to be thankful for the gift of life, love, friendship, and the creative treasure of music.  I am thankful for the cultural and personal expressions of jazz.  Also I am happy to be an instrument to continue to bring world class musical artistry to you and our community.

I am truly thankful for my ability to share my artistic expression along with the talents of other creative and talented artists at Jackson Room, on an ongoing basis.

Classic Movie Thursday – “The Adventures of Robin Hood”

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When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army.
Directors: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
Writers: Norman Reilly Raine, Seton I. Miller
Stars: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone. 

HIV/AIDS Awareness Show & Workshop: Help It Vanish

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The Presbyterian Church of St. Albans is pleased to present “Help It Vanish” — an HIV/AIDS Awareness Show & Workshop. Free HIV testing, live performances, giveaways, and more.

Wintercon

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New York comic and sci-fi expo, featuring costume contests, trailer screenings and special live performances! New York’s comic and sci-fi expo. Anyone under the age of 18 must enter through P6 only. No masks permitted on the gaming floor.

Access-A-Ride Know Your Rights Forum

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The Access-A-Ride Reform Group (AARRG!) is pleased to invite one and all to a forum where the topic of discussion will be reform of New York’s Access-A-Ride network. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact (718) 765-6359 or e-mail abbady@nysenate.gov.

New book reveals secrets

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 Nationwide Respected pastor, a highly sought after health practitioner, talented musician, a radio talk show host on health, and author, Dr. Leonard Scott recently released his 3rd and latest book, The Ultimate Boost from Within: 31 Days to Health, Wealth, Wholeness, and Happiness.

Crime Fighter by the day entrepreneur at night

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Los Angeles, CA - Navigating Through the Valleys of Success – A Perspective in the Thick of It is an inspirational piece meant to empower anyone with a dream to find the true meaning of success.

 Many people give up on their life passions due to finances, economic recession, personal tragedies, grief, guilt, negative influences and difficult work environments that seem impossible to escape. 

Author Cleon Joseph (CJ) welcomes readers into his personal walk to show how God orchestrated human influence to guide him out of his valleys. 

He also illustrates how difficult circumstances in the 'valleys' of his journey were the sharpening tools to forge his climb to the success that was designed for him. This book is meant to encourage readers to never give up on their dreams. CJ illustrates that there is a plan of success for everyone, but the blueprint begins in the valley.

Mom And Entrepreneur Encourages Women To Also Focus On Self Care With New Lifestyle Blog

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Nationwide - After 26 years of operating a communications business where she created a local 8-page professional development newsletter that later blossomed into a full-blown business and financial magazine called Onyx Woman, Ola Jackson put her hard copy edition to rest to focus on helping the same women she assisted through her business workshops, seminars and sell-out conferences to focus on self-care.

Checkout The National Council of Negro Women Clothing Giveaway

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The National Council of Negro Women Queens County Section collects and distributes coats and other winter clothes every third Wednesday each month. Donation drop off is a 9 AM and is immediately followed by a clothing giveaway at 10 AM. Please consider donating your new and gently used clothing items. For more information, please call (718) 527-9165.

Read Rep. Meeks's Statement on the Resignation of CFPB Director Richard Cordray

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By Dujon Ricks

Rep. Meeks Statement on the Resignation of CFPB Director Richard Cordray

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Meeks released the following statement after Richard Cordray announced his resignation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: