Dear Neighbor,
This fall, my office and I have hosted several events that have brought health and safety to the forefront. It has been an incredible experience, and I look forward to continuing this momentum through the winter.
During our annual Helmet Fitting and Distribution, our partners NYC Department of Transportation, Lime, and Veo, distributed hundreds of helmets to families across the district, making it our largest helmet distribution to date! Special thanks to all who attended and helped us bring bicycle and traffic safety because one life lost is one too many.
In today’s email, you will find community resources and information, including upcoming Rat Academy trainings, the 2024 Open Streets application, a homebuyers workshop, and our annual community shredding event.
To contact my office for additional information, call us at (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Council Member Marjorie Velázquez
Today, Saturday, November 11, we salute our military veterans who have selflessly served our country and protected our freedom. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 13
Travel Advisory
Construction
Please be advised that effective now through July 2025, there will be a change in Traffic Pattern on eastbound Bruckner Expressway (I-278) before Exit 49 (Sheridan Boulevard) in the Bronx.
The change in traffic pattern will result in split traffic between motorists accessing Exit 49 (Sheridan Boulevard) and motorists continuing on Bruckner Expressway (I-278). Motorists wanting to access Exit 49 (Sheridan Boulevard) will remain in a single lane to the left of the work zone. All motorists wanting to continue on eastbound Bruckner Expressway (I-278) will be shifted to the two lanes to the right of the work zone.
Public Transportation
MTA Subway Service
Due to station improvements, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6-trains will skip Westchester Sq-E Tremont Avenue, effective now through early December. For service to this station, take the 6 to Middletown Road and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6. For service from this station, take the 6 to Zerega Ave and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
Metro-North Service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that Metro-North Railroad is adding extra trains on the New Haven Line to alleviate passenger congestion, helping fans get to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, November 11, as Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburg celebrate the centennial of the first football game played at Yankee Stadium. The game will begin at 3:30 PM.
Community Shred Day
Back by popular demand! On Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, December 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM, bring your confidential and important documents to be shredded at our annual Community Shred Day! This event is in partnership with Phipps Neighborhoods P&J Beacon, and is the perfect way to get rid of unwanted documents safely.
Location
650 Hollywood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
(Side of I.S. 192X Campus on Randall and Throgsneck Expressway)
Homebuyer Workshop
On Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 PM, there will be a Homebuyer Workshop for those interested in learning about the homebuying process. During the workshop, you will learn about financial planning, how to navigate the housing market, and more. To register, call 914-334-3183.
Location
650 Hollywood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
NYC DOT Open Streets Application 2024
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has announced that applications are now open for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming partners. Last year, there were over 200 Open Streets at locations throughout the city to provide more public space for New Yorkers to ride bikes, walk, and safely enjoy a wide range of activities on their local streets.
Open Streets Application
For Open Streets launching on or before June 30, 2024, the application is January 31, 2024.
For Open Streets launching on or after July 1, 2024, the deadline is March 1, 2024, which also the deadline for any schools applying for the 2024-2025 academic year.
For more information, visit nyc.gov/OpenStreets.
Applications should be submitted online using this link: Open Streets 2024 Application
Public Space Programming Application
The Public Space Programming initiative connects public spaces such as pedestrian plazas and Open Streets with local organizations that offer positive, enriching programming and activities for the community. Public Space Programming brings arts, culture, fitness, and educational experiences to our neighborhoods. This program mainly focuses on historically underserved areas and populations, known as Priority Investment Areas in the NYCStreets Plan. Programming may also be provided to other NYC DOT properties and events. This program does not provide services to locations that are not on NYC DOT property, including but not limited to parks, schools, and private spaces. This application is for organizations that can provide programming to DOT public spaces, not for partners to request programming for the public spaces they manage (e.g. Open Streets or plazas).
The deadline to apply for this program is January 31, 2024.
For more information, visit nyc.gov/PublicSpaceProgramming
. Applications should be submitted using this link: Public Space Programming 2024 Application
Bronx Metro-North Survey
The Metro-North expansion is an exciting time for Bronxites, and to ensure everyone’s voices are heard, we are asking those who attended the Bronx Metro-North Workshop in Morris Park to provide feedback about what they’d like to see in their neighborhood. The Bronx Metro-North Workshop - Morris Park survey is available in English and Spanish.
Survey
Additional Information
Rat Academy Trainings
If you are interested in working with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to host a virtual or in-person Rat Academy Training, now is your chance! Learn more about the Rat Academy through one of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s upcoming trainings.
In-Person
Wednesday, November 15, 11 AM-1 PM at 638 E 6th Street, New York, NY 10009
Monday, December 4, 5 PM - 7 PM at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Notice of Public Hearing: Open Streets Events and Street Fairs
On Monday, November 20, at 9 AM, the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management will hold a public hearing in relation to establishing rules for the Open Culture Program and about Open Street Events and street fairs.
How to Join
Online
To join the hearing via internet browser, click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser, then follow the prompts: https://www.microsoft.com/
microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting When prompted, enter the following meeting password: N/A
Via Phone
To join via phone, call 332-910-6701
Passcode: 854226244$
Phone Conference ID: 854226244
How to Submit Comment
Website: You can submit comments via www.nyc.gov/nycrules
Email: You can email written comments to: saporules@cityhall.nyc.gov
Mail: You can mail written comments to:
Raynard Edwards, Director of Street Activity Permit Office
Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management
253 Broadway
6th Floor
New York, NY 10007
At the Hearing: Anyone interested in commenting on the proposed rules at the public hearing must pre-register. You can sign up ahead of the hearing by emailing saporules@cityhall.nyc.gov by Sunday, November 19 at 5 PM. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and are timed.
Additional Information
The deadline to submit written comments is November 20 at 1 PM.
Please inform CECM if you need reasonable accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter. To request these services, please email or mail the address above no later than Monday, November 13 at 5 PM.
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