Subject: Bronx Day in Albany, Tenant Tuesdays, Preparedness Training & Internship Opportunities
From: Assemblymember Michael A. Blake<[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 20:41:44 +0000
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Hi Friends,

Please see below for a few important updates from the Office of Assemblymember Michael Blake.

BRONX DAY IN ALBANY ON TUESDAY 5/24!

Join us for the 4th Annual Bronx Day in Albany on next Tuesday, May 24th!

* 12:00 - 3:00pm - Small Business Luncheon: Featuring presentations from the NY Small Business Development Center, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance . Location: Hart Theater Lounge at the Egg, 4th Floor, Albany, NY
* 5:00 - 8:00pm Best of the Bronx Reception. Location: Hart Theater Lounge at the Egg, 4th Floor, Albany, NY

Solidify your place as one of the best of the Bronx at the Bronx Day in Albany event. Network with other businesses, legislators and key leaders from across the state. You can promote your business or services while showing your Bronx Pride to potential clients and strategic partners.
* Over 100 businesses will participate
* Hundreds of Bronx residents will attend
* A plethora of Bronx-based food to sample and products to buy
* Information distributed by several health, law and finance industries

Participate in a day of networking and an evening of dining and entertainment! Enjoy a day of informational sessions, entertainment and unlimited food tasting.

Transportation to Albany at five Bronx locations! For transportation information and additional inquiries, please contact Lilyanna Pekic at 718-655-5000, Nathalia Fernandez at 718-409-0109 or Marie Musacchio at 917-816-0872 or [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]) .

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NEED HELP WITH A HOUSING ISSUE?
Assemblymember Blake is proud to partner with Human Resources Administration to provide ongoing services to the tenants of the 79th District. This collaboration will give constituents the opportunity to schedule one on one meetings with housing specialists every Tuesday 11:00am - 3:00pm.  To schedule an appointment, please call 718-538-3829

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CITIZEN PREPAREDNESS CORPS TRAINING PROGRAM

Date: Tuesday, May 24th
Location: 6:00pm
Time: Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 771 Fairmount Place, Bronx, NY 10460

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OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLAKE IS ACCEPTING INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS

Our office has opportunities for Legislative, Constituent Services, Communications, and Political Interns!

DESCRIPTION
The Office of Assemblyman Michael Blake is looking for motivated undergraduate and graduate students to serve as interns. The office is accepting part-time and full-time interns with preference given to applicants with flexible schedules. The office will work with each intern to determine the best possible work schedule. The office will also work with interns receiving college credit for participation in our internship program. Women, People of Color and LGBTQ community strongly encouraged to apply. There is no GPA requirement to apply.

Please  send and address all cover letters to Ricky Malone. at [email-masked]

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INTERNS
o Ability to perform the essential job functions;
o Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the formulation and recommendation of policy positions for the Member;
o Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others;
o Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner;
o Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures
LINKS OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLAKE

President Obama hosts State Legislators
http://www.c-span.org/video/?328454-2/president-obama-remarks-democratic-state-legislators (Last two minutes)

Growing HOPE special with MSNBC & #YesWeCode
http://www.msnbc.com/thomas-roberts/watch/growing-hope-in-the-bronx-523130435913

TCS 10,000 Book Donation
http://www.northamerica.tata.com/Section/Article/tata-tcs-literacy-first-book-bronx-79th-district-assembly?sectid=Q753bw1G5ro%3D

Liquid Talent event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5pixNbOD18

LEGISLATIVE AND CONSTITUENT SERVICES INTERN
Legislative & Constituent Services interns develop and plan legislative and community initiatives, monitor legislative developments, conduct research, and do constituency follow up on behalf of Assemblyman Michael Blake. Women, People of Color and LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

o Track legislation and other developments in his or her assigned issue areas;
o Monitor legislative developments;
o Represent the Assemblyman at 1-2 community board(s), tenant association, and/or precinct council meetings in the evening after 6pm weekly and provide office updates to constituents;
o Act as a liaison with committee and agency staffs;
o Perform special projects assigned by the Member or Chief of Staff/Administrative Assistant;
o Provide information on and generate ideas for press, mass mailings, and newsletters;
o Answer constituent letters and help constituents on matters;
o Meet attendance requirements as established by the office;
o Maintain a good working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents; o Accept performance based criticism and direction;
o Perform other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Communications interns will work to express and shape the messaging of our office. This will involve a range of responsibilities related to communications and messaging including, but not limited to:

o Draft communications;
o Monitor local news outlets, social media, and other information sources for relevant stories
o Outreach for events, recruitment of volunteers, and contacting key local leaders to help increase the effectiveness of our events;
o Perform special projects assigned by the Member and Chief of Staff;
o Draft content for press releases, mass mailings, and newsletters;
o Answer constituent letters and help constituents on matters;
o Meet attendance requirements as established by the office;
o Maintain a good working relationship with the Member, staff, and constituents;

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