Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - This Week in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

Fall is in full swing and we are looking forward to all the great events happening throughout the district this season. Over the next few weeks, we hope to keep you updated on events occurring around District 13 centered on community outreach – such as the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study Community Engagement Public Workshop which will keep us informed about the our new Metro-North stations set to open at Hunts Point, Parkchester / Van Nest, Morris Park, and Co-Op City; as well as small business support services such as free legal services.

From movie nights to ‘HPD In Your District,’ I am committed to providing a variety of resources and programs across our community. For more information on these upcoming events, scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

In this week’s email, you will find construction and utility advisories, information regarding the Department of Corrections Exam, career development opportunities, English as a Second Language classes, mental health services, 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 week.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

Construction Advisory

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 from Monday, September 18 through Friday, October 20.

Daytime

• Northbound - 7 AM to 9 AM

• Northbound and Southbound - 9 AM to 1 PM

Nighttime

• Northbound and Southbound - 10 PM to 7 AM

On Monday, October 2nd to Friday, October 27th, the New York City Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will continue maintenance on the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge over the Hutchinson River.

As a result, two northbound lanes of the bridge will be closed weeknights from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM (early morning). At least one lane of traffic will be accessible at all times

Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study Community Engagement Public Workshop

With four new Metro-North stations set to open at Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, and Co-Op City, in 2027, we want to hear from YOU!

Join us to learn more about Metro-North’s planning efforts, ask officials questions about the project, and provide feedback to support this ongoing project.

Upcoming events:

• 10/3 Public Workshop: Parkchester / Van Nest and Morris Park - Tuesday, October 3, 6-8 PM, P.S. 106 - The Parkchester Elementary School, 1514 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10462. Click here to register.

  
  

• 10/16 Public Workshop: Hunts Point Station Planning - Monday, October 16, 6-8 PM, The Point Community Development Corp, 940 Garrison Ave, Bronx, NY 10474 (Entrance on Manida St) - Click here to register.

  
  

• 10/18 Public Workshop: Co-Op City Station Planning - Wednesday, October 18, 6-8 PM, Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 - Click here to register.

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. Notice of Public Hearing: Subcommittee on COVID Recovery & Resilience + Committee on Health On Wednesday, October 4 at 10 AM, the New York City Council Subcommittee on COVID Recovery & Resiliency and the Committee on Health will hold a public hearing: “Oversight: Analyzing the Summertime Surge in Covid-19 Cases.” If you are planning on testifying live in person or via video conferencing, please register in advance of the hearing at council.nyc.gov/testify. Each person who intends to testify live via Zoom should register separately. If you plan to testify in person, please bring twenty (20) copies double-sided of your written testimony to the hearing. Written testimony may be submitted without registration by emailing  testimony@council.nyc.gov or via the City Council’s website at council.nyc.gov/testify up to 72 hours after the close of the hearing.