Dear Neighbor,
NYC Restaurant Week 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, there will be activities throughout the district, including the annual Fair at the Square (hosted by the Westchester Square Business Improvement District), followed by an evening full of Latin and R&B hits at Ferry Point Park with Brenda K. Starr. For more information on these events and other programs, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’
In this week’s email, you will find information about CUNY’s Virtual College Prep Program, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board public meeting at Hunter College, education opportunities for our youth interested in STEM, the MTA Mobile Sales Van, and more. If you are interested in these programs, please scroll to ‘Legislative Corner,’ ‘Health Hub,’ and ‘Education and Youth.’
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
Juneteenth
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, there will be service changes throughout New York City, including construction updates, transportation, and government office hours.
Transportation
NYC Ferry - Ferry service will operate on a weekend schedule on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2023. For all schedules, please visit their website.
MTA - The MTA will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Travel Tips
If you plan to drive to the airport, it is recommended to pre-book parking in advance, take mass transit, or other means of transportation if possible
The Port Authority encourages use of the MTA’s LaGuardia Link Q70, which is free year—round, for fast and efficient access to and from LaGuardia Airport via public transit (with connections to the MTA Long Island Rail Road and MTA New York City Transit subway lines 7, E, F, M, and R).
For those traveling via PATH on Juneteenth, trains will operate on a weekday schedule. For information on PAH service and train schedules, click here.
Salsa & Freestyle Night at Ferry Point Park
Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with hits and Latin rhythms as Brenda K. Starr lights up the stage tomorrow, Saturday, June 17, at 6 PM at Ferry Point Park (enter at the Ferry Point shuttle). Don’t miss out on her legendary voice and captivating energy. Grab your friends, your dancing shoes, and get ready to dance the night away!
This event is free and open to the public.
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14th Annual Fair at the Square
Mark Your Calendars! Movies Under The Stars Returns
Next 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 oremail District13@council.
Transportation Advisory
MTA Service 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.
Construction & Repair Advisories
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.
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