News From Councilman Mark Gjonaj,

News From Councilman Mark Gjonaj

News From Councilman Mark Gjonaj

2019 Holiday Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar

NYC has released the 2019 Holiday Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar. The City also suspends alternate side rules due to weather and emergencies. If you have any questions, please call 311.

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Councilman Mark Gjonaj's Weekly Survey

This week, the NYC DOT announced on Twitter that they will pursue with the Road Dieting Plan. Despite intense community opposition, the Road Dieting Plan would reduce the number of traffic lanes on Morris Park Avenue leading to many unintended consequences such as increased congestion.

Do you believe that the Road Diet will reduce the number of traffic  fatalities in Morris Park? Yes No Do you think the Road Diet plan will negatively impact local  small businesses in the area? Yes No Do you consider Morris Park Avenue a dangerous street for  pedestrians and cyclists? Yes No

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NYC Council Budget Update

Councilman Mark Gjonaj fought to secure $10,490,000 for Legal Services in the Fiscal 2019 Budget! Legal Services for Low-Income New Yorkers: $5,300,000 Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT): $485,000 Legal Services for the Working Poor: $3,205,000  Low Wage Worker Support: $500,000 Prisoners’ Rights Project: $1,000,000  In 2019, the Administration and the City Council’s collaborative efforts to increase access to civil legal services has resulted in an investment of over $115 million for civil legal services. The City Council will provide approximately $10.5 million for civil legal services to low and middle income New Yorkers for services that include: direct legal representation and brief services on matters that may include civil justice; unemployment insurance; supplemental security income benefits; consumer finance, education; employment; class action cases; legal support for individuals, families and juveniles; housing; and employment. This represents an increase of $1.2 million over 2018.

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Results from Our Last Survey

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Councilman Mark Gjonaj's Weekly Survey

The fact that a city – which is accustom to blizzards and frequent storms – was brought to a halt due to 4” to 6” of snowfall is unacceptable. Instances of school children being stranded in school buses until 9:30pm with many parents left to only guess where their children were, finger pointing among City agencies as to which is to blame. New Yorkers deserve answers!

Do you think the City handled the situation effectively  and in a timely fashion? Yes Select No Select

Do you agree it is time for an investigation following  the unprecedented situation? Yes Select No Select

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NYC Council Budget Update

Councilman Mark Gjonaj fought to secure $2,170,000 for Homeless Services in the Fiscal 2019 Budget! Children and Families in NYC Homeless System: $1,350,000 Citywide Homeless Prevention Fund: $820,000 In 2019, the NYC Council continues to provide emergency grants to families in crisis at risk of eviction to keep them in their homes and avoid the shelter system through the Citywide Homeless Prevention Fund. This initiative builds upon existing efforts by the Administration to prevent families entering the homeless shelter system. Additionally, the Council funds an innovative program to address the mental health and emotional needs of families in shelter as well as providing wrap-around aftercare services to families through the Children and Families in NYC Homeless System initiative. This initiative fulfills a gap in trauma informed services not currently provided by the Administration and works towards the long-term outcome of keeping families out of shelter.

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Results from Our Last Survey

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