Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - This Week in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

Over the next several weeks, my office will be hosting events across the district, including a special presentation of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at Orchard Beach and Super Mario Bros at Mazzei Playground this Saturday. Our movie nights are not only family-friendly, but also make for a perfect evening under the stars. For additional information about our upcoming movie night, scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

In this week’s email, you will find information about school year 2023-2024 enrollment assistance, Back-to-School events, the MTA Mobile Sales Van, career opportunities, business networking events, NYC Broadway Week, and more.  

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

Wishing you all a safe and wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

Drive In Movie: Black Panther - Wakanda Forever

Due to inclement weather, Friday's drive-in movie event featuring Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been rescheduled to tomorrow, August 26. Gates will open at 7 PM and the movie will begin at dusk. Get ready for an evening filled with excitement, fierce battles, and the inspiring legacy of Wakanda!

Movies Under Stars: Super Mario Bros

Get ready to level up for our epic movie night at Mazzei Playground Tonight, August 26! Join us as we dive into the nostalgic world of Super Mario Bros relive childhood memories and embark on an adventure in the magic realm of the Mushroom Kingdom. Grab your family, popcorn, and Power-Ups, and let's make this movie night one for the books!

HPD is Coming to District 13!

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) will be in our community to assist residents with housing-related issues. HPD helps with the following topics, including but not limited to:

• Prepare to apply for affordable housing

• Understand your rights and responsibilities

• File a housing complaint

• Finance improvements and repairs

• Register your building

• Remedy a violation

Where to find us:

Tuesday, September 5

• 10 AM to 5 PM - White Plains Road and Pelham Parkway South

• 10 AM to 5 PM - 3040 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

If you’re unable to stop by the HPD van and would like to schedule an appointment with my office, call 718-731-1721 or email District13@council.nyc.gov.

Construction Advisory

Hutchinson River Parkway

The NYCDOT Division of Bridges will close the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 1B: E. Tremont/Westchester Avenue and the Northbound entrance ramp from Hutchinson River Parkway East. The closure will occur on Friday, August 25 from 11:59 PM to Saturday, August 26 at 6 AM, and again on Saturday, August 26 from 11:59 PM to Sunday, August 27 at 6 PM.

Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge

The NYCDOT Division of Bridges will conduct maintenance on the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge over the Hutchinson River. As a result, two southbound lanes of the bridge will be closed on weeknights from 12 AM to 5 AM. This work will take place through Thursday, August 31, and is subject to weather conditions.

Full Closure - Eastbound Westchester Avenue

The NYCDOT Division of Bridges will repair the protection beam on the Northbound Hutchinson River Parkway from Friday, August 25 at 9 PM to Saturday, August 26 at 12 PM. As a result, the following traffic patterns will be observed on the Westchester Ave Bridge between Waters Place and Ericson Place.

• Eastbound lanes will be closed

• Westbound lanes will be converted to carry the eastbound traffic

• Westbound traffic will be detoured via Hutchinson River Parkway E and E Tremont Ave

Rain date: Friday, September 8 to Saturday, September 9

Whitestone Expressway

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that there will be closures of the Exit 9E ramp from the eastbound Grand Central Parkway to Whitestone Expressway (I-678) on Tuesday, August 29 through Thursday, August 31 at 12 AM (midnight) and continuing through approximately 5 AM each morning.  

Shore Road

The New York City Department of Transportation will continue routine maintenance of the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River. As a result, single-land closures will continue through Friday, September 15.

Daytime

• Northbound - 7 AM to 9 AM

• Northbound and Southbound - 9 AM to 1 PM

Nighttime

• Northbound and Southbound - 10 PM to 7 AM

No Parking

The NYC Department of Design and Construction has announced a ‘No Parking’ advisory for Pelham Parkway North Service Road between Eastchester Road and Bronx Park East, though Thursday, August 31, from 7 AM to 4 PM. This restriction is necessary to facilitate ‘end of construction’ work and is a moving operation.

Lane Closures

The NYC Department of Design and Construction has announced a ‘Lane Closure’ advisory on Pelham Parkway Westbound Main Road and Eastbound Main Road between Boston Road and Stillwell Avenue through Thursday, August 31, from 7 AM to 4 PM. This restriction is necessary to facilitate roadway reconstruction and is a moving operation.

MTA Mobile Sales Van

The MTA Mobile Sales Van will be at 3033 Middletown Road, from 1 PM to 3 PM, on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your MetroCard, apply for a reduced fare rate, replace expired or damaged cards, and more.