13th Precinct Build the Block meeting | Let your community policing issues be heard, at a Build the Block meeting held by the 13th Precinct Sector B (7th Ave. to Fifth Ave./14th to 19th Sts., Fifth Ave. to Park Ave./14th to 23rd Sts.). Neighborhood Coordination Officers (aka NCOs) P.O. Vinceta Gishard and P.O. Jonathan Knapp will be in attendance. At the McBurney YMCA, 124 W. 14th St. (btw. 6th and 7th Aves.). Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments, and the meeting starts at 7:30pm. For more info, call the Precinct’s main number, 212-477-7411, or their Community Affairs Office, at 212-477-7427. For accomodations regarding any disability, contact Lietenant Michael Gaon (at least 72 hours prior to the event), by calling 212-477-7407 or via email, at Michael.Gaon@nypd.org.

The public is also encouraged to attend the 13th Precinct’s Community Council, which meets on the third Tues. of the month, 6:30pm, at the 13th Precinct (230 E. 21st St. btw. Second & Third Aves.). Visit them on Facebook, via www.facebook.com/NYPD13pct. On Twitter: ‪@NYPD13Pct.

The Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce April Business Exchange | For over 68 years, the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) has served as a leading voice of business in its communities. Founded in 1949 by a select group of small business entrepreneurs in Greenwich Village, the Chamber has steadily grown to service Greenwich Village, Chelsea, SoHo, NoHo, Union Square, Flatiron, and the East Village. Join the GVCCC at their April Business Exchange with the Village Alliance, to network with fellow business owners, and learn how different legislative policies can potentially affect our small businesses. Create new connections while enjoying the amazing vibe at their host venue! From 5pm to 7pm, at Eliza’s Local (2 Saint Mark’s Place)

For additional information about the GVCCC, call 646-470-1773, email info@villagechelsea.com, or visit www.villagechelsea.com.

—By Scott Stiffler

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