Archive for November, 2008
No Sanitation Collections or Street Cleaning on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day
Monday, November 24th, 2008The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Thursday, November 27, 2008. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Thursday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Thursday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Thursday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Thursday, December 4th.
For more information, visit the NYC Department of Sanitation‘s website.
Shop Brooklyn This Holiday Season
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Brooklyn elected officials, along with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, Brooklyn Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), merchant associations and local development corporations and business owners greeted shoppers at Fulton Mall, officially launching the borough-wide “Shop Brooklyn” initiative.
“Shop Brooklyn” is an awareness campaign highlighting the uniqueness of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and thriving shopping corridors, re-introducing Brooklyn to Brooklynites, and inviting tourists and visitors to experience this cultural and shopping destination—not just during the holidays, but year-round.
To learn more about the Shop Brooklyn initiative, including how merchants can participate and which merchants are participating, visit http://www.ishopbrooklyn.com.
Christmas Day
Friday, November 21st, 2008Start Date: 2008-12-25
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HOLIDAY
Office Closed
Regular Monthly Meeting
Start Date: 2008-12-08
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 14
PUBLIC SCHOOL 249
CATON AVENUE & MARLBOROUGH ROAD
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
7:30 PM
Please Note: There will be no public discussion on any matter on which a public hearing was previously held
A G E N D A
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MINUTES
3. DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
a) Recommendation – Variance – 1214 East 15th Street – BSA# 254-08-BZ
5. TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
a) Human Services
b) Education, Libraries and Cultural Affairs
c) Transportation
d) Community Environment
e) Public Safety
f) Youth
SPECIAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
g) Attendance Committee
h) Task Force on the Revitalization of the Junction Area
i) Legal/By-Laws Committee
6. PUBLIC SESSION
7. ADJOURNMENT
Public Hearing (1)
Start Date: 2008-12-04
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Thursday, December 4, 2008, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:30 PM – Public Hearing – VARIANCE: 1214 East 15th Street, between Avenue L and Locust Avenue, Block 6734, Lot 12, BSA# 254-08-BZ – Applicant’s Representative: Eric Palatnik, 212-425-4343
An application has been filed with the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA), Pursuant to Zoning Resolution of the City of New York §72-21, to legalize the use and enlargement of the Premises as a Yeshiva, a Use Group 3 community facility, contrary to ZR §42-11 regarding permitted use, §43-122 concerning maximum floor area, §43-43 concerning perimeter wall height, number of stories, sky exposure plane, and open area and §43-301 affecting open area.
Executive Committee & Interested Members
Start Date: 2008-12-04
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Thursday, December 4, 2008, Executive & Interested Members, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
- Chairman’s Report
- Report by CAMBA on a proposal for 97 Crooke Avenue (affordable & supportive housing within CB 14)
- Other business
Youth & Human Services Committees
Start Date: 2008-12-02
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008, Youth & Human Services Committees, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
- Discussion on the state of Food Pantries in CB 14
- Planning session to organize a Food Drive
- Other business
Sanitation Announces Plan to Collect Fallen Leaves
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty announced that raked autumn leaves will be collected with regular household refuse on regularly scheduled days this Fall. Leaves will not have to be placed out in large paper lawn and leaf bags this year. (more…)
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11th
Friday, November 7th, 2008The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced that in observance of Veterans Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Tuesday garbage and recycling collection should place their garbage and recycling out at curbside Tuesday after 4 P.M. for pickup on Wednesday, November 12th.
Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Start Date: 2008-11-27
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OFFICE CLOSED
70th Precinct Community Council Meeting
Start Date: 2008-11-19
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Wednesday, November 19, 70th Precinct Community Council
For more information, visit http://70pctcc.blogspot.com
Public Safety Committee
Start Date: 2008-11-17
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Monday, November 17, 2008, Public Safety Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
1. State of the 70th Precinct – Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer, 70th Precinct
2. Report on CB14 Emergency Medical Services and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) support – FDNY Emergency Medical Services
3. Update on CB14 CERT Team – Glenn M. Wolin, Captain, CB14 CERT Team
4. Other business
Veterans’ Day
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Start Date: 2008-11-11
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OFFICE CLOSED
CB14 Regular Monthly Meeting
Start Date: 2008-11-10
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 14
PUBLIC SCHOOL 249
CATON AVENUE & MARLBOROUGH ROAD
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
7:30 PM
Please Note: There will be no public discussion on any matter on which a public hearing was previously held
A G E N D A
2. MINUTES
3. DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
5. TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
a) Community Environment
b) Human Services
c) Transportation
d) Public Safety
e) Youth Services
f) Education, Libraries and Cultural Affairs
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
a) Attendance Committee
b) Task Force on the Revitalization of the Junction Area
c) Legal/By-Laws Committee
7. PUBLIC SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
Transportation Committee
Start Date: 2008-11-05
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Transportation Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
1. Presentation & discussion on the closing of the Prospect Park Drives to vehicular traffic during morning and evening rush hours – Lindsay Lusher, Transportation Alternatives
2. Other business