Canarsie Courier from Brooklyn, New York • 17

Legislation Backed For Eligibility lit Rent Exemptions Canarsie Senator Howard E. security and SSI payments. vacancies declining these effects Babbush is co-sponsor of legislation which will prevent payments received from social security and supplemental security income (SSI) from being included in senior citizens' income calculations when determining rent increase exemptions. "We all know that inflation is felt most acutely by individuals who are forced to live on fixed incomes," said the Senator. "In New York City, where housing rentals are skyrocketing and are more severe.

When the legislature enacted the senior citizens' rent increase exemption, some of the worst financial problems faced by the elderly were alleviated. "Unfortunately this worthy program has not kept pace with inflation," Senator Babbush said. "The original, minimal income levels which were enacted in 1975 have not been increased despite several increases to seniors' incomes in the form of social By excluding the monies received from social security and SSI in calculating income, a more equitable formula by which to determine rent levels can be established. The Canarsie Democrat explained that this legislation will preserve the integrity and the viability of the rent exemption program by allowing the seniors it was originally designed for to continue to benefit. Keep Canarsie Clean! Change in the rock music industry happens every minute of the day.

As a person involved in the industry, I notice changing processes in the form of places, personalities and price. A few weeks ago-one of my favorite record company publicists was laid off from her position at the biggest record company in the country. My favorite rock club, Privates was closed due to community pressure. The Malibu rock club which was closest to my home has closed for many months. Friends who are involved with the business leave the industry or lose their jobs.

One tries to make new friends and contacts in the music section but being a writer has its drawbacks as well. One major rock club on Long Island still does not believe I am a professional critic even though I have given them copies of my column as proof. In NYC, I find myself totally accepted by the people in charge and I am treated both like a friend and a professional. 9 Ci20 tr'V A ro i 647 EAST 82nd ST. QLSWWOOD RD.

AND FAftRAGUTi BLOUSES SLACKS Ml I JfcANS SKIRTS SUITS i 9 wm IZJfl In I of ol include 1 11 I I I 4 Lafest sir 4oB in i i -n uncooco AND MUCH A 11 I 1 A few months ago, an article in a newspaper had the Peppermint Lounge closing. Now, according to that same paper the Savoy Theater is closing. The Peppermint is still in business and has installed a new sprinkler system to assist and cooperate with fire department codes. The Savoy has seen some sparce audiences recently and although I think it is the most modern looking of the current rock clubs, its schedule is limited for the near future. But as a writer I know that bookings are slow and few groups are touring.

The Peppermint Lunge may not generally feature my type of mainstream rock and roll. But club associate (and Hewlett High School friend) Tom Goodkind and I agreed that it has provided a showcase for such superstar talent as Joan Jett and the Go-Go's. I only wish the best for any and all rock clubs because they serve a need for fans to go out. But what with the closing of Heat, Privates, Max's Kansas City, Hurrah, The Cavern and Irving Plaza who knows what tomorrow may bring. HOT ROCKS: The Norths tage Theater in Glen Cove will host Renaissance-12th the Mamas Papas-13th Clancy Brothers-14 Father's Place in Roslyn will feature Arlo Guthrie-12th Vasser Clements-13th Blasters Gyra will be at the C.W.

Post College Theater (299-2805) on the 16th. Going to the City? The Ritz will present the Blasters-12-13th Savoy Theater will host the Mamas Papas-12th Razzy Bailey-13th Clancy Brothers-16th Jerry Jeff Peppermint Lounge will feature the Brains-12th Way of the The Danceteria will present the Individuals-12th Human Bottom Line will host Sweet Honey In The Rock-l2-13th Flamin Lone Star Cafe will feature Son Seals-14th Danny Joe Brown-15th Jonathan The Mudd Club will feature Busta Jones-12th Romeo Void-13th. New Measure Passed By Council Avoids lofe Tax Foreclosure 5 2 PC- coVj 4ort Sleeve? 5k ECA ZLA 763-3287 I 12 'it i ii 1 SATURDA 11 1 111 oooooooooooooooo mtp CARLO MAGNIFIQUE Our lowest prices to Europe since 1979. Enjoy Monte Carlo, from its Grand Casino to its elegant French cuisine. Included in this Independent Air France "Magni-fique price: transfers, deluxe hotels with private bath, admission prices, taxes and services, and the priceless advantage of American Express travel expertise.

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Miss Bofill, a native New Yorker currently has a big record going that's called "Something About You." Angela will co-star for the five performances in three days with Peabo Bryson, singing and recording star known for calmly delivering his songs of love and passion with the utmost elegance and savior-faire. Tickets for the Peabo Bryson and Angela Bofill concerts are $13.75 and $12.75 and are on sale at the Westbury box-office, all Ticketron outlets or with a VISA MASTERCARD. For this credit convenience, call Chargit at 212-944-9300. For all other information, please call 516-333-0533. Operations, which is chaired by Katz, on February 8.

Katz said the measure gives property owners who enter into installment agreements with the city up to eight years to pay back taxes doubling the amount of time presently allowed. It also reduces the amount of down payment required by the city, from 20 to 15 percent of taxes owed, and gives a special break to non-profit housing corporations and property owners occupying housing of fewer than five units. Under the Council bill, these two categories could enter into installment agreements with the city offering up to 12 years to pay back taxes, with a 10 percent down payment requirement. The Brooklyn legislator noted that the bill was amended in committee to ensure that tenants are notified when their landlord enters into an installment agreement; and he added that the bill requires property owners to pay all outstanding liens owed to the city both those incurred because of code violations and due to city management of property before entering into an agreement. Families Can Be Helped Pil-Anon is a fellowship designed to help families and friends of chemically-dependent people, much like Al-Anon helps those families of alcoholics.

Pil-Anon meetings are held here on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Shrine of St. Jude, Seaview Avenue and E. 93rd St. For further information, call 744-2020.

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