Archive for November, 2009
Holiday Safety Tips from 70th Precinct
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer of the 70th Precinct, has asked CB14 to share the following tips with our residents for an enjoyable and safe holiday season:
- Be alert and aware of your surrounding at all times. Criminals often confront people who are distracted.
- Travel on populated, well-lit streets. If possible, travel with a friend or family member.
- When driving, keep your doors locked and windows closed. Make sure the gas tank is full and maintain your car in good working condition to avoid breakdowns.
- If you are taking the subway, look for the red and green lights outside the entrance. A red light means that you cannot enter the subway at that location. Look for an entrance with a green light before going down the stairs.
- If possible, stay in the view of the token booth while awaiting your train. Never walk near the edge of the platform.
- Plan your purchases in advance and carry only the amount of cash necessary to make the purchase. If you must carry a large sum of money, divide the cash between your purse, pockets and wallet.
- Record the numbers for each of the credit cards you own. This will facilitate the theft or loss of the card.
- Carry your purse close to your body. Place one end of the purse in the palm of your hand and the other in the bend of the elbow. Never carry a purse by the handle or wrap the strap around your body.
- Always lock your car. Before getting into your car, check the back seat to make sure no one is hiding.
- If you are carrying a wallet, carry it in the breast pocket of your jacket or in your side pants pocket.
- The rear pants pocket is one of the easiest to pick.
- When in a restaurant, don’t leave your handbag or packages unattended.
- If you must place your packages in your car, put them into the trunk and make sure the trunk is locked. Never leave packages in the passenger compartment unattended.
- Don’t wait until you have reached your front door to look for your keys. Have them ready in your hand. If a stranger is standing near your door, it may be a good idea not to go in until the situation is safer.
- Lock your front door immediately upon entering your home.
- If you live in apartment building don’t buzz in someone who rings your bell until you have verified who they are. This will help protect both yourself and your neighbors.
- Be wary of con artists. Con artists use a number of ploys to scam you and steal your property. Some divert your attention while another pick your pocket, some pose as utility workers or a tradesperson to gain access to your home, while others conduct scams that are more elaborate involving several con artists. As a consumer you should also be wary of illegal vendors selling goods on the street. Purchase merchandise from only licensed vendors or reputable stores. Follow your instincts and remember, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is”.
- Don’t drink and drive.
Community Environment Committee
Start Date: 2009-12-03
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Thursday, December 3, 2009, Community Environment, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7 PM
1. Presentation and Discussion on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposal for Gas Drilling Using the Hydraulic Fracturing Method – Mav Moorhead, NYH2O
2. Update on Parks Department Issues – Philippe Pereira, Manager of Operations, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
3. Presentation on the Million Tree Planting Initiative within Community District 14 – Jeffrey Watson, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
4. Other business
Regular Monthly Meeting
Start Date: 2009-12-07
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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
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MINUTES
3. DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
a) Recommendation – Potential Respite Home – 2018 Avenue J
b) Recommendation – Special Permit – 2501 Avenue M – BSA# 293-09-BZ
c) Recommendation – Extension of Time to Complete Construction – 1704 Avenue N – BSA# 64-07-A
5. TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
a) Public Safety
b) Community Environment
c) Transportation
d) Education, Libraries and Cultural Affairs
e) Human Services
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
Human Services Committee
Start Date: 2009-12-09
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Human Services Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 E 16th Street, 7 PM
1. Influenza Planning: A Briefing on Schools, Flu Shots and Health Care Resources – Tammy Lee Christensen,
Community Affairs, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
2. Update on the Temporary Homeless Housing at 800 East 12th Street – Amie Pospisil, Common Ground
3. Other Business
Public Hearings (3)
Start Date: 2009-12-02
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Dear Community Resident:
Please be advised that Community Board 14 has scheduled the following public hearings:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009
Community Board 14 District Office
810 EAST 16TH STREET
(between Avenue H and the Railroad Dead End)
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
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POTENTIAL RESPITE HOME
HASC Center and the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities have submitted an application a for a potential Respite Home to be located at 2018 Avenue J, between Ocean Avenue and East 21st Street within Community District 14 in compliance with Section 41.34(e)(2) of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law. This Respite Home will be located in a seven-(7)-bedroom, two-story, detached house for up to eight (8) co-ed children with developmental disabilities. The agency will provide short term overnight living accommodations and continuous 24/7 supervision, which will give parents of disabled children a chance to have a day or a few days of relief so they can attend to other family needs, knowing that their child is being well cared for. The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will license this program as Respite Home for the Mentally Retarded.
7:00 PM – 2018 Avenue J between Ocean Avenue and East 21st Street, Residence Sponsor: Samuel Khan, Executive Director, HASC, 718-745-7575
SPECIAL PERMIT
An application for a Special Permit has been filed with the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA), pursuant to Zoning Resolution of the City of New York §73-622, to enlarge a single or two-family detached or semi-detached residence within the designated R2 district bounded by Avenue I, Nostrand Avenue, Kings Highway, Avenue O and Ocean Avenue in Community Board 14 in the Borough of Brooklyn.
7:15 PM –– 2501 Avenue M, between Bedford Avenue and East 26th Street, Block 7643, Lot 8,BSA# 293-09-BZ – Applicant’s Representative: Eric Palatnik, 212-425-4343
EXTENTION OF TIME TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
An application has been filed with the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) to extend time to complete construction and to obtain a certificate of occupancy pursuant to the Board’s findings that the applicant has obtained common law vested rights.
7:30 PM – 1704 Avenue N, between East 17th Street and East 18th Street, Block 6755, Lot 1, BSA#64-07-A – Applicant’s Representative: Stewart A. Klein, 212-564-7560.
If you would like to testify at any of these public hearings, you should pre-register for speaking time by calling the board office at 718-859-6357. You may, in addition, register to speak at the hearing on December 2nd.
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009The 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 26, 2009. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th, 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 3rd.
For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules, contact 311 or visit the DSNY website at www.nyc.gov/sanitation.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Announces Garden Apprentice Program For High School Students
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for young people to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting children’s gardens in the world! The four-tier program is demanding and fun, physical and intellectual, exploratory and eye-opening. Apprentices work their way up the tiers, eventually earning a paid Senior Apprentice position. If you are considering a “green” career, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and want to work with other youth, GAP may be for you. You are the future—help make it greener!
Applications are due on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.
For information on the program, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s website at http://www.bbg.org/edu/internships/gap.html.
Street Closure Due To Avenue H Station Rehabilitation
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Granite Construction has informed CB14 that, weekdays and weekends between the hours of 7 AM to 4 PM from November 11, 2009 to December 11, 2009, Avenue I between East 15 Street and East 16 Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operations at Avenue I. This work is being done as part of the rehabilitation of the Avenue H “Q” train station, and it has been approved by the New York City Department of Transportation.