Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - This Week in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

I’m happy to share that the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced this summer’s NYC Restaurant Week, which will take place from July 24 to August 20. This is a great way to highlight some of our local eateries and support our local economy. If your business is interested in participating, scroll to ‘Commerce Corner’ for more information or to register. 

This weekend at Loreto Playground, our families will enjoy a special performance by Tim Kubart and Space Cadets, featuring their best children’s music hits.  The City Parks Foundation also has a variety of activities for our youth and older adults, including tennis, yoga, and track and field. For more information on these family-centered programs, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

In this week’s email, you will find information about EmblemHealth’s Neighborhood Care program, education opportunities for our youth interested in STEM, the MTA Mobile Sales Van, and more. If you are interested in learning more about these programs, please scroll to ‘Health Hub’ and ‘Education and Youth.’ For those interested in learning about upcoming events, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

To contact our office for additional information or concerns, please call us at  (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.

Wishing you all a safe and joyous weekend.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

Mark Your Calendars! Movies Under The Stars Returns

On Friday, June 23 at the Orchard Beach North Picnic Area, we will have a special presentation of Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Enjoy a night out with the family for a movie under the stars (don’t forget to bring a blanket or a chair!). We recommend arriving at 7:30 PM, giving you plenty of time to prepare for the film to begin at dusk. As a reminder, all movie nights are free and open to the public and include free popcorn. If you have questions, please call our office at 718-931-1721 or email District13@council.nyc.gov.

MTA UPDATES Due to station improvements, the MTA has announced a 24/7 bypass of the Westchester Square/E Tremont Avenue station on Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains, beginning Monday, June 12 at 5 AM through mid-July. Customers are advised to use the nearby Zerega Avenue or Middletown Road stations. Travel Alternatives For service to Westchester Square/E Tremont Avenue station, take the 6 to Middletown Road and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6. For service from Westchester Square/E Tremont Avenue station, take the 6 to Zerega Avenue and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6. Hutchinson River Parkway Closure The NYC Ferry has announced that a temporary Ferry Point Park parking-lot shuttle will be in service to transport riders from the parking lot to the landing. This temporary shuttle will continue to operate during scheduled weekday morning and evening hours while the NYC Ferry Shuttle is repaired. Regularly scheduled Ferry Point Park parking-lot shuttle hours are: Monday to Friday from 5 AM to 10 AM Monday to Friday from 3 PM to the final NYC Ferry arrival/departure Westchester Avenue Bridge The NYC Department of Transportation Division of Bridges has announced it will remove temporary support structures (put in place to support the NYCT structure during the bridge girders replacement) on Westchester Avenue Bridge between Waters Place and Ericson Place weeknights through Friday, June 16, from 9 PM to 6 AM.  Closure of Entrance Ramp The New York State Department of Transportation has announced an entrance ramp closure from eastbound Pelham Parkway to northbound Bruckner Expressway (I-95) until Thursday, June 29 at 5 PM. Motorists wanting access to the northbound Bruckner Expressway are advised to follow the posted detour signs on Pelham Parkway. This closure is necessary to facilitate work to enhance safety and mobility on the northbound Bruckner Expressway and northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Shore Road Bridge The NYC Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will continue routine maintenance of the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River. As a result, single-lane closures will continue from Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 30 according to the below schedule:  Single Lane Closures Northbound - 7 AM to 9 AM Northbound and Southbound - 9 AM to 1 PM Northbound and Southbound - 10 PM to 7 AM No Parking The NYC Department of Design and Construction has announced a ‘No Parking’ advisory on Pelham Parkway North Service Road between Eastchester Road and Bronx Park East and Pelham Bay Parkway Westbound Main Road between White Plains Road and Stillwell Avenue, from now through June 30 from 7 AM to 4 PM. This restriction is necessary to facilitate ‘end of construction’ work.  Night-Time Lane Closures The NYC Department of Design and Construction has announced a ‘Night-Time Lane Closure’ advisory on Pelham Parkway Eastbound Main Road between White Plains Road and Stillwell Avenue from now through Friday, June 30, from 9 PM to 5 AM. This restriction is necessary to facilitate roadway reconstruction. Queer Voices NYC: We will Not Be Silenced On Wednesday, June 14, Queer Voices NYC will launch its film festival at the historic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan. This is a three-day film festival for all five boroughs, focused on centering and celebrating LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of color. This event is free and open to the public.  Register

NYC Restaurant Week New York City Tourism and Conventions has announced its plan for NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2023. This is an exciting time for our local eateries, attracting visitors and locals to hundreds of eateries during the summer while offering incredible value on multi-course dining. If you are interested in participating, please click below to register. If you have any questions in the meantime, email nycrestweek@nyctourism.com. Register Department of Corrections - Exam The New York City Department of Corrections - Corrections Officer Exam is now open! If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, this is a great opportunity. Corrections Officers help foster a supportive environment while providing people in their care with pathways to successfully return to their communities. For more information, click ‘Register'.’ Register