HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

MARK YOUR CALENDERS AND GET YOUR COMFORTABLE OUTFIT READY!

"PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING POTLUCK"

Come out , join us and bring your favorite dish as we celebrate our many blessings and give thanks for 2012!

The Hospitality Committee and members of the the Thursday Night Crew are going to throw down and have a good time as we throw down with home cooked dinner, games, fun and music! We are also celebrating the return of Mrs. Guess in good health and spirits.

The event is open to any resident 21 and older. You must donate a dish or if you like buy a ticket for $6.00 or $5.00 in advance! For more information contact Mrs. Minnie, Sharon or TY  in the Resident Association Office!

EXECUTIVE COMMIT

A JOYFUL NOISE IN BROOKLYN

The Congressman Elect "Hakeem Jeffries" has graciously invited the Seniors of Lafayette Gardens to a "Celebration of Praise and Thanksgiving" Festival on next Sunday evening, November 18th. If you are interested in attending, please reserve your spot by seeing Sandra, Minnie or Sharon as soon as possible to add your name to the RSVP List. The list is limited and it is recommended you reserve a spot early.

MAINTENANCE AND MODERNIZATION COMMITTEE

WHERE IS THE HEAT?

NO HEAT IN THE DEVELOPMENT

Attention, we are aware that there is and has not been any heat in the development THIS WEEK. I am working on it as of this posting. In a letter to the general manager of NYCHA:
Sir,

I am contacting you to express my concern and anger at the ongoing heating issue and it is only in the first month of the heating season; specifically
the authority CCC staff continues to argue with residents when th

ey call to report lack of heat, the staff is stating "well, its only 50 or 51 degrees out." This is not acceptable as the city heat regulations require heat to be provided if the temperature is below 55 that's BELOW 55 meaning 54 degrees or less. 

This morning at 6:00 AM the temperature was 45 degrees and is still below 55 degrees and there is no heat and has not been any heat.
There are new HPT staff here in the development every few hours and none of them are familiar with Lafayette Gardens or heating operations it would appear, judging by the consistent lack of service.

 A suggestion would be to abolish the jobs of those ESD employees who are sitting outside idling in the NYCHA vans all night doing nothing and replace them with full time permanent HPT staff at developments.

Our Association suggested earlier in the summer that the system be tested and worked on to avoid these types of issues now that the weather has changed. Is our equipment functioning properly; why are we not seeing better results after the installation and implementation of this new centralized and automated heating system; why didn't someone sitting at the control panel in LIC see that there is and has been no heat in our development?

Many senior and older residents are using there ovens and stove tops as heating devices; this is extremely dangerous and not safe for any residents living in the apartment, on the floor or in that building.
There has been no response to the reports or tickets and it is predicted to be colder for the remainder of the week.

The frustrations are wide spread. The residents do not have heat, the development staff is catching the brunt of the anger, development and borough management are caught in the middle and the administration is mute and absent. This is not acceptable and will not be tolerated by the residents and families of Lafayette Gardens.
Essentially, there are major issues and flaws within the NYCHA Heating services and they cannot be blamed on Sandy as they existed well before the storm and most likely will prevail long after.I would appreciate and feel the residents are entitled to an explanation because if our rent were this inconsistent and flawed we would be facing eviction and and sanctions; why shouldn't the authority face the same?

Concerned,
TYree Stanback,President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE

EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS FOR THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION OF LAFAYETTE GARDENS, INC

YOU MUST VOTE!!

EYE ON THE COMMUNITY

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNERS 

FOR EVERYONE

THANKSGIVING DAY IN BROOKLYN

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

FREE PAT BENATAR CONCERT TICKETS

TUESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 30 AT 7:00 PM

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TICKETS SEE TYREE IN THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICE!