Dear Neighbor,
As the holiday season quickly approaches, I am excited to share upcoming community events, perfect for the entire family. This year you can expect our annual Menorah Lighting at Bronx House and a Holiday Tree Lighting in Morris Park, featuring Santa and the Grinch! This is my favorite time of year, and it’s a pleasure to share these moments with all of you. For more information, scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’
In recent weeks, our community has been impacted by residential fires, many of them preventable. The American Red Cross has been an active partner in ensuring our neighbors have access to critical resources and has provided temporary housing. To ensure our families have the tools to navigate such tragedies, I have partnered with Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez (D34-Brooklyn), to put together a guide for those impacted by residential fires. To learn more, scroll to ‘Fire Safety.’
In this week’s email, you will find information pertaining to the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), traffic advisories, lifeguard training and testing, as well as information on retrieving a booted or towed vehicle. There are also upcoming events with the Urban Park Rangers throughout Pelham Bay Park, which can be found by scrolling to ‘Youth.’
To contact my office for additional information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 13
Morris Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Join the Morris Park Business Improvement District (MPBID), Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr., and me for this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 10, from 3:30 PM to 5 PM! We will kick off the holiday season by taking photos with Santa and the Grinch, indulging in delicious hot cocoa and other holiday treats, and enjoying a special performance from the Student Choir at P.S. 83.
Menorah Lighting at Bronx House
On Tuesday, December 12 at 4 PM at Bronx House, join me and your Bronx elected officials for this year’s Menorah Lighting! This year’s event is extra special, as we will be shining a light on antisemitism and the hateful rhetoric that plagues our communities. Together, we can and will make a difference.
Travel Advisory
Expressway Ramp Relocations
The New York State Department of Transportation is announced that the Exit 50 ramp from westbound Bruckner Boulevard (I-278) to westbound Bruckner Boulevard/Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx will be temporarily relocated on through Friday, December 22.
Motorists wanting to access westbound Bruckner Boulevard/Hunts Point Avenue from westbound Bruckner Expressway (I-278) during this temporary relocation should remain in the right travel lane and follow signs to take the new Exit 50 ramp located west of the temporarily-closed Exit 50 ramp.
As a reminder, heavy construction work will be performed next to traffic lanes, and motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.
Construction
Sheridan Boulevard
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.
Shore Road Bridge
The New York City Department of Transportation - Division of Bridges will conduct urgent work on the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River. This will result in a full-bridge closure that will occur overnight on Wednesday, December 6, into Thursday, December 7, from 12 AM (midnight) to 5 AM.
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.
Notice of Public Hearing - NYC Health + Hospitals
Please be advised that on Wednesday, December 13 at 4 PM, NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi, will host a Public Hearing, related to the “Just Home” proposal. If you would like to speak at the public hearing, please register by calling 212-788-3359 or online using the below link.
Online Registration - https://innovations.nychhc.
Advanced registration will close on Monday, December 11 at 2 PM. In-person registration at the hearing site on December 13, beginning 3:30 PM and will close at 5 PM. Interpretation services in Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), and other languages will be available upon request.
NYC Sanitation Offers Leaf Collection
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced guidance to City residents looking to dispose of their autumn leaves. The following information applies to Bronx residents in Community Boards 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12,
DSNY will collect leaves on Sunday, December 10. Set out your leaves at the curb after 8 PM the night before these days. Place leaf and yard waste in paper lawn and leaf bags, clear plastic bags, or an open, labeled bin.
Separating leaves and yard waste from trash and other recycling, allows them to be turned into renewable energy or compost, instead of decomposing in a landfill. Residents with curbside composting services already have year-round leaf collection service. Leaf and yard waste may be placed in your food scrap bin, in paper lawn and leaf bags, in an open, labeled bin, or in clear plastic bags. Leaves should be placed with other curbside compost material and will be collected on your recycling day.
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