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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Weather Permitting, Pesticide Application by Trucks is Scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 2010 between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM the Following Morning in Parts of: Midwood
A map of areas to be treated is available at http://nyc.gov/health/wnv (click “Spray Schedule”).
Due to rising West Nile virus and adult mosquito activities in Brooklyn including parts of Midwood, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will spray pesticide from trucks from 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 2, 2010 to 6:00 AM on Friday, September 3, 2010. If weather does not permit, or equipment malfunctions occur, spraying will be delayed until Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
The NYC DOHMH advises persons to stay indoors during the ground spraying of pesticides. For additional information regarding Anvil and other mosquito control products, please see our website at: http://nyc.gov/health/wnv.
Please note that the application may be delayed as a result of unfavorable weather conditions
(i.e., rain, high winds) or equipment malfunction. For more up-to-date information on the spraying activities, you may call City Information at 3-1-1 or visit online spray schedule at http://nyc.gov/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvspray.shtml. In addition, extensive information is also available on the City’s website at: http://nyc.gov/health/wnv.
In the event of rain, high winds or equipment malfunction, all operations will continue on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM the following morning, weather permitting.
Changes to B and Q Train Service due to Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010The MTA has informed CB14 of the following changes to Brighton Line Subway Service due to the rehabilitation project:
This is to inform you that MTA NYC Transit will be operating shuttle buses along the Brighton B/Q subway line from Prospect Park to Stillwell Avenue during three upcoming weekends, due to the ongoing station rehabilition projects from Newkirk Avenue to Kings Highway along the line. Shuttle buses will service all stations between Prospect Park and Stillwell Avenue, and NYC Transit personnel will be available to assist our customers in utilizing the alternate service. Posters will be placed at each affected station in advance of each weekend, and updated information will be available on our website at www.mta.info
The weekends when shuttle buses will replace trains (from 12:01 a.m. Saturdays through 5:00 a.m. Mondays are:
September 11-13
September 25-27
October 2-4 (this is currently a backup weekend and will be needed only if all work is not completed during the first two weekends)
Donate Canned Food to Victims of the Pakistan Flood
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Nighttime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Avenue L between East 15 Street and East 16 Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Avenue L between the hours of 9:00 pm to 5:00 am from August 24, 2010 to September 1, 2010.
Daytime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Elm Avenue between East 15 Street and Avenue M will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Elm Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays from September 9th to November 9th.
Regular Monthly Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 14
EDWARD R. MURROW HIGH SCHOOL
EAST 17TH STREET & AVENUE L
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
7:15 P.M. – Public Hearing with respect to the City’s Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2012
7:30 P.M. – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14
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 – Request for a street co-naming – East 17th Street/Saul Bruckner Way
b) Recommendation – Special Permit – BSA# 103-10-BZ – 1036 East 24th Street
c) Recommendation – Special Permit – BSA# 150-10-BZ – 1124 East 26th Street
5. TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
a) Human Services
b) Youth Services
c) Public Safety
d) Community Environment
e) Education, Libraries and Cultural Affairs
f) Transportation
6. SPECIAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:
g) Attendance Committee
h) Task Force on the Revitalization of the Junction Area
i) Legal/By-Laws Committee
7. PUBLIC SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
Public Hearings (3)
Thursday, September 2, 2010, Public Hearings (3), CB14 Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – PUBLIC HEARING – REQUEST FOR A STREET CO-NAMING:
The administration of Edward R. Murrow High School has requested community support for co-naming
East 17th Street between Avenue L and Avenue M “Saul Bruckner Way” in honor of the late Saul Bruckner, the school’s founding principal. For thirty years, Mr. Bruckner was the principal of Edward R. Murrow High School, one of the premier high schools in New York City. The school was designated a “School of Excellence” by the United States Department of Education.
SPECIAL PERMITS:
Applications for Special Permits have been filed with the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA), pursuant to Zoning Resolution of the City of New York §73-622, to enlarge single or two-family detached or semi-detached residences 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 – 1036 East 24th Street, between Avenue J and Avenue K, Block 7605, Lot 60, BSA# 103-10-BZ –
Applicant’s Representative: Lyra J. Altman, 212-867-3820
7:30 PM – 1124 East 26th Street, between Avenue K and Avenue L, Block 7625, Lot 55, BSA# 150-10-BZ –
Applicant’s Representative: Richard Lobel, 212-725-2727
Executive & Interested Board Members
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Executive & Interested Members, CB14 Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
- Chairman’s Report – Alvin M. Berk
- District Manager’s Report – Doris Ortiz
- Discussion on the New York City Charter Revision Commission’s Final Report
- Other Business
National Grid Planned Work on Avenue L
Monday, August 16th, 2010CB14 has received information that National Grid will be working starting shortly on Avenue L between Ocean Avenue and East 17th Street for gas main installation and service replacements to accommodate increasing demand of gas in the area. The full notice is here:
Dear Valued Customer:
Please be advised that National Grid will be working on your block to install a new gas main/service in the next week or two. We would like to inform you about the nature of our work in case you have any questions. We are working on Avenue L between Ocean Ave and East 17th Street.
National Grid’s scheduled gas main installation and gas service replacements are necessary to accommodate the increased demand of gas in the area. We are up-sizing the pipe diameter to boost pressures in the region and add to the reliability of service to our customers. The main installation may be followed with service work to your building. This timeframe between the two operations may take several weeks. The anticipated duration of all of our work will be approximately ninety (90) business days. (more…)
August 26th is Flatbush Shomrim’s National Night Out
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Congratulations to the Pakistani American Merchants Association on its 20th Annual Mela
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Community Board 14 congratulates all the awardees honored at the Pakistani-American Independence Day Festival, as well as the Pakistani American Merchants Association for another successful event.
Congratulations to Vanderveer Place, the Greenest Block in Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Community Board 14 is honored and proud to announce that Vanderveer Place between Flatbush Avenue and East 23rd Street has been chosen as the Greenest Block in Brooklyn!
The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Brooklyn Community Foundation, along with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, presented the Vanderveer Block Association President Olivia Avery with the award earlier this morning.
“It’s a little piece of heaven in the concrete jungle,” said Yvonne Murray, Vice President of the Block Association, beaming with pride at her verdant oasis.
National Grid Gas Main Installation & Service Replacements
Thursday, July 29th, 2010CB14 has received information that National Grid will be working starting on Monday, August 2, 2010 on Farragut Road between Flatbush Avenue and East 23rd Street for gas main installation and service replacements to accommodate increasing demand of gas in the area. The full notice is here:
Dear Valued Customer:
Please be advised that National Grid will be working on your block to install a new gas main/service in the next week or two. We would like to inform you about the nature of our work in case you have any questions. We are working on Farragut Rd between Flatbush Ave and E 23rd Street.
National Grid’s scheduled gas main installation and gas service replacements are necessary to accommodate the increased demand of gas in the area. We are up-sizing the pipe diameter to boost pressures in the region and add to the reliability of service to our customers. The main installation may be followed with service work to your building. This timeframe between the two operations may take several weeks. The anticipated duration of all of our work will be approximately ninety (90) business days.
Street Paving
Street paving will be repaved to insure a smooth surface. Paving is done in two steps:
Base paving – This first step restores the paving to two inches below street level and will remain so for 21 working days or up to a month.
Topping – In this final step, high-grade asphalt is applied so that the restored areas are even with the surrounding roadway.
Concrete Restoration
Sidewalks that are affected by our work will be filled with a temporary asphalt pavement.
Concrete openings should be restored within 21 days, with the exception of work done during mid-winter. Some delays in final restoration may occur because concrete can not be poured in inclement or cold weather.
Please note that National Grid may require access to your gas meter and service valve to perform the necessary work. If the gas meter and valve is not accessible (i.e. behind sheetrock or obstructed) then you will need to provide clear access so that National Grid or its contractors (Hallen Construction) can complete the work safely. Neither National Grid nor its contractors will be involved in the clearing or rebuilding of any obstructions. You will be notified by either National Grid or Hallen Construction when access to your home is required.
We apologize for any inconvenience to you and your family. If you have any questions please call our contractor Hallen Construction at (718) 533-9400, Monday through Friday 7a.m – 3 p.m., or our Community Investments Department, Renee McClure at (718) 403-2663.
Reminder:
As always, in the event of an emergency, call our emergency number at (718) 643-4050 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
National Grid
Great New Complaint System With SeeClickFix
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Community Board 14 now using SeeClickFix, a tool which will make it easy for anyone to report issues and problems to us and make it easier for us and other city agencies to respond, and act. Complaints can be submitted quickly and easily on our website, directly on SeeClickFix or even from your mobile phone. Once you or anyone else reports a problem the entire world can see what it is, where it is and keep track of its resolution. A quick look at the map and you can see all the problems in your area, see if your issue is already being dealt with and offer your own input on other problems. We wish to make resolving problems easier, make the process more transparent and empower our residents to improve the community.
Learn How to Bike Smart
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010CB14 has received the NYC Department of Transportation’s Bike Smart Guide: The Official Guide to Cycling in New York City, loaded with helpful tips to make bicycling safe and useful for everyone. To get your copy, download it here.
Traffic Light To Be Installed At Avenue L And East 23rd Street
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010CB14 has learned that the NYC Department of Transportation has approved our request for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Avenue L and East 23rd Street. The installation is scheduled to be completed by November 30th.
Exciting New Changes To cb14brooklyn.com!
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010We have upgraded our email system. Please make note that we have a new email address: info@cb14brooklyn.com. All emails should now be sent to this address. Our old email address will no longer be used.
We are now on on Facebook and Twitter! You can follow us to receive all of our news and updates as soon as they are online!
CB14 Frees Up More Parking On Church Avenue With 1-Hour Meters
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
At the request of Brooklyn Community Board 14, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has reduced the parking regulations on Church Avenue from 2-hour metered parking to 1-hour parking.
“We are very glad that CB14, DOT and the Church Avenue BID were able to work together on improving the flow of traffic and the availability of parking on one of the most heavily trafficked commercial strips in our district,” said Alvin M. Berk, Chairman.
Last year, the Board’s Transportation Committee, headed by co-chairs Morris Sacks and Joseph Basso, introduced a resolution, which was subsequently adopted by the Board, recommending to DOT that the time regulations for metered parking be reduced to encourage a greater turnover of parking spaces, reduce double parking, and therefore improve overall traffic conditions on Church Avenue.
DOT’s alternative proposal, the Park Smart Program, would have established higher parking meters rates that would increase during “peak” hours when DOT determined there was higher demand for parking.
“In these difficult economic times, we want to ensure that our local commercial strips are as welcoming to potential customers as possible. This means more available and affordable parking so people continue to Shop Brooklyn!” added Doris Ortíz, District Manager.
Summer Block Party Update
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010The deadline for summer block party applications has passed. The District Office will only be accepting applications for block parties that are scheduled for some time after the beginning of September.
If you would like to apply for a street activity permit, please review our policies on street activity permit applications and give us a call at 718-859-6357.
UPDATED: Daytime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Elm Avenue between East 15 Street and Avenue M will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Elm Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays from July 6th to October 6th.
Community Recommendations for the New York City Fiscal Year 2012 Capital and Expense Budgets
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Dear Community Resident:
Each year, in accordance with the New York City Charter, the City’s fifty-nine Community Boards are required to submit priorities and recommendations for the City’s Capital and Expense budgets for the following fiscal year. This year, the boards must submit their recommendations for Fiscal Year 2012 by October 29, 2010.
As in previous years, Community Board 14 is soliciting the participation of Flatbush and Midwood residents. This offers an opportunity for neighborhood groups and individuals to make their needs known to the Community Board. It further assures consideration of local suggestions and opinions during the development of budget requests and recommendations for the City resources and services. Please complete the simple budget recommendation form on the reverse side.
Your recommendations must be submitted to the Community Board 14 office at the above address no later than Friday, September 10, 2010. This early date is necessary to meet the City’s mandated deadlines, and to assure that the board’s recommendations have maximum impact on City agency budget requests.
For your information, Community Board 14 will hold two (2) public hearings concerning budget recommendations tentatively scheduled as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY2012
Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:15 PM
Edward R. Murrow High School
1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, New York
PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY BOARD 14 PRIORITIES FOR FY2012
Monday, October 18, 2010, 7:15 PM
P.S. 249 (Caton Ave & Marlborough Rd), Brooklyn, New York
Notices of these hearings will be forwarded prior to the scheduled dates. Community Board 14’s regular monthly meeting will commence immediately following each of the above public hearings. If you have any questions regarding the above or need assistance with the recommendations form, please do not hesitate to the District Office at 718-859-6357.
Sincerely,
Doris Ortíz
District Manager
FILL OUT THE RECOMMENDATION FORM ONLINE BELOW:
Hundreds of Teens Flock to Third Annual CB14 Youth Conference
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
BROOKLYN, NY – Brookyn Community Board 14’s Third Annual Youth Conference, held Thursday, April 30, 2010, attracted hundreds of local Brooklyn teens to Brooklyn College’s Student Center in order to help them find jobs or internship and volunteer opportunities while learning crucial skills on how to be successful in the workplace.
Graffiti Free NYC
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Freeing our neighborhoods of graffiti has long been an important goal of city government. The New York City Economics Development Corporation, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Sanitation, is proud to offer you free graffiti removal services through our Graffiti Free NYC program.
Graffiti Free NYC uses state of the art cleaning trucks to remove over 10 million square feet of graffiti throughout the city each year. Our services are completely free. To access Graffiti Free NYC, call 311 or visit www.nycedc.com/graffiti.
Changes to Food Stamp Center Serving CB14 Residents
Friday, January 29th, 2010Effective April 1, 2010, the NYC Human Resources Administration/Division of Food Stamps Services (DFSS) will be retaining a full service Food Stamp Center at 2865 West 8th Street, renaming it the F22 Coney Island Food Stamp Center and expand the territory it covers. As a result of this action:
- Coney Island F22 will serve eligible applicants/participants who reside in the following zip codes: 11204, 11214, 11218-11220, 11223, 11224, 11228-11230 and 11235
- In the middle of February 2010, HRA/DFSS will arrange for HRA’s Management Information Systems (MIS to send the Notice of Change of Center to Food Stamp participants with active cases in the above-stated zip codes.
Join NYC’s Efforts to Aid the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Thursday, January 21st, 2010The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established to promote partnerships between the City and the private sector. The Fund relies on individuals, foundations, and corporations to support innovative projects in areas including the arts, parks, education, and health.
Donate online
By phone: 212-788-7794
Or make check payable to: Mayor’s Fund
and mail to:
Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City
One Centre Street, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Note: Haiti Relief
100% of contributions will be directed to reputable relief organizations aiding victims in Haiti.
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