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Sunday, August 29, 2021
THE NEW Bronx Business News You Can Use BXCC -
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches For 761 East 233rd Street In Wakefield, The Bronx
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 761 East 233rd Street, a seven-story residential building in Wakefield, The Bronx. Designed by Badaly Architects and developed by Stagg Group, the structure yields 102 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 35 units for residents at 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,572 to $154,680.
Residences at 761 East 233rd Street in Wakefield, The Bronx
Residents will have access to a shared laundry room, gym, a recreation room, and parking at an additional cost. Units include energy-efficient appliances, air conditioning, and hardwood floors. Tenants are responsible for electricity, which consists of electric stove, cooling, and heat.
At 120 percent of the AMI, there are four studios with a monthly rent of $1,650 for incomes ranging from $56,572 to $114,600; 28 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,750 for incomes ranging from $60,000 to $128,880; and three two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,000 for incomes ranging from $68,572 to $154,680.
Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than October 25, 2021.
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers On State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - AUGUST 28, 2021
61,932 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours
26 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Yesterday
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
"We are continuing to monitor the numbers and consulting with health experts, but we need everyone to do their part," Governor Hochul said. "We came together to help keep each other safe at the height of the pandemic, and we have to keep that collective spirit going while this virus and its Delta variant remain a threat. Get vaccinated, wear a mask, follow the basic safety guidelines - that's how we beat the virus."
Today's data is summarized briefly below:
- Test Results Reported - 179,342
- Total Positive - 5,524
- Percent Positive - 3.08%
- 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.32%
- Patient Hospitalization - 2,251 (+21)
- Patients Newly Admitted - 303
- Patients in ICU - 465 (+19)
- Patients in ICU with Intubation - 220 (+0)
- Total Discharges - 192,111 (+269)
- New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 26
- Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 43,504
The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.
- Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 55,453
This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.
- Total vaccine doses administered - 23,533,155
- Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 61,932
- Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 345,771
- Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 76.6%
- Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 69.5%
- Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 79.3%
- Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 71.2%
- Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 64.6%
- Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 58.2%
- Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 66.9%
- Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 59.6%
Councilman Mark Gjonaj's NYC Moving Forward Week in Review - 8/27/2021
Dear Friends,
As we are almost nearing the end of summer, hope you and your families are doing well. The Bronx is still at the bottom of the vaccination list in NYC with only 48% of the residents vaccinated as the new variants are on the rise. Let’s continue to encourage our families and friends to get vaccinated, find a vaccination site near you at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.
Yesterday my colleagues and I in the NYC Council passed critical legislation to enact meaningful reforms to the third-party food delivery sector. The laws, which passed the body with a veto proof majority, will go a long way in creating a fairer playing field. The first bill permanently capped the commissions that third-party delivery platforms can charge restaurants at 15% for delivery and 5% for all non-delivery services. The second law creates a licensing structure that requires third-party delivery platforms to obtain a license in order to operate in NYC. As the Chair of the Small Business Committee it is my mandate to ensure that small business owners have a fair chance to compete. I believe that these laws will go a long way in giving them a fighting chance.
Safely reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority. New York’s newly sworn-in Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined several ways she plans to ensure children safely return to the classroom in September, including plans for a mask mandate and vaccine requirement while remote learning still remains off the table.
We are glad that Hurricane Henri was downgraded into a storm last weekend causing not much damage to our district, while in the Bronx there were 18 power outages and 16 downed trees.
I am proud to co-sponsor the upcoming Movies Under the Stars with American Legion Post 620 and Westchester Square BID for veteran families and others on September 9th, September 18th and September 25th.
With the beginning of the school year in sight, Team Gjonaj has given out over 900 bookbags and supplies and counting. Please follow us on our social media, check the Week in Review or call our office for locations and times.
Please remember we are here for you, contact my office with issues or concerns at 718-931-1721 or email at MGjonaj@council.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj
District 13, Bronx
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
130 Days and Counting The Greatest Mayor New York City Ever Had.
OUT THERE, That is where all of us are going come January 1st, and some of us already have. I will shortly be announcing that I am considering a run for Governor against the current Governor, Andrew Cuomo, I mean Kathy Hochul. It's that I get nightmares about Andrew Cuomo, and I think he is still the governor.
It might be good to have Jamaal Bailey run as my Lt. Governor, since he turned down Governor Cuomo, I mean Hochul. There I go again. What's that he did turn her down, Senator Bailey was pushed aside by Reverend Sharpton, and Hazel Dukes who wanted Senator Benjamin instead of Senator Bailey. It may have been a great move by Sharpton and Dukes so that Jumanne Williams can beat Kathy Hochul, but no one is going to beat me, The Greatest Mayor New York City ever had.
The Bronx Tourism Council - Join us for the Summer Grand Finale Concert - Sun, September 5, 2021
presented by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and The Bronx Tourism Council |
FEATURING  El Gran Combo |
 Oro Sólido |
 Judy Torres |
 The Every Thing Covered Band |
 La Jara Band AND MORE... |
| Sun, September 5, 2021 Doors open at 11am DJ starts at 12pm Performances begin at 1pm beach public drop-off/pick-up is subject to closure Bring your chairs Registration strongly suggested Concert is RAIN or SHINE NO RAIN DATE No alcoholic beverages Only SMALL coolers are allowed Bags and coolers are subject to search by NYPD Registration highly Recommended |
Housing Lottery Launches For Woodlawn Senior Living At 69 East 233rd Street In Woodlawn Heights, The Bronx
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The affordable housing lottery has launched for Woodlawn Senior Living at 69 East 233rd Street in Woodlawn Heights, The Bronx. Developed by RiseBoro Community Partnership and designed by Paul Castrucci Architects, the 80-unit affordable senior housing development is built with green infrastructure and water conservation and also has on-site social services. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 55 units for residents at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $53,700.  Residents will have access to a shared laundry room, storage, elevator, outdoor spaces, and free parking via lottery system with electric vehicle charging stations. At 50 percent of the AMI, there are 41 studios with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $47,750 and 14 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $53,700. Prospective renters must consist of individuals or households in which at least one member is 62+ at the time of application and meet the income and household size requirements. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than October 27, 2021. |
Governor Hochul Launches "Get There Green!" Campaign to Encourage Cleaner, Greener Transportation
Climate Week 2021 Campaign Urges New Yorkers to Utilize More Sustainable Transportation Options
Includes Pledge, Posters, Social Media
Supports New York's Ambitious Climate Goals to Achieve 40 Percent Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030, and 85 Percent Reduction by 2050
Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the "Get There Green!" campaign as part of New York State's participation in Climate Week 2021 which runs from September 20 to September 26. The effort will help reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging New Yorkers to utilize a sustainable form of transportation for at least one trip during Climate Week. Sustainable forms of transportation include walking, riding a bike, using mass transit, carpooling, driving an electric vehicle, or using any form of transportation other than driving alone in a fossil fuel-powered vehicle. Get There Green! supports New York's ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030, and 85 percent by 2050, from 1990 levels.
"New York is taking nation-leading action to address the threat of climate change through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. To achieve our state's ambitious goals we must reduce emissions from the transportation sector," said Governor Hochul. "Launching the Get There Green! campaign during Climate Week 2021 is a great way to help New Yorkers across the state understand what they can do to support these goals and reduce their own carbon footprints. From carpooling in the Capital Region, taking the subway in the city, to riding your bike in Binghamton, everyone has options to get there green to help fight climate change."
State agencies and authorities leading the Get There Green! campaign and outreach efforts include the co-chairs of the GreenNY Council—State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Office of General Services, and the New York Power Authority.
To participate, New Yorkers can click here to pledge the trip(s) they are going to take with sustainable transportation during the event, and follow through with their commitment during Climate Week. Participants are also encouraged to let friends and neighbors know about their green trips by posting about their experience on social media using the hashtag #GTG21. New Yorkers can find more resources on how to utilize more sustainable forms of transportation by visiting the Get There Green! webpage.
New York State launched the GreenNY Council to serve as a key resource to support reducing agency and authority greenhouse gas emissions. The co-chairs work together to leverage resources, create guidance, and make it easier for agencies to meet the State's ambitious climate and sustainability goals. To support the effort and encourage New Yorkers to take the Get There Green! pledge, State agencies and authorities are conducting public outreach, including a poster and social media in the run-up to Climate Week 2021. Partners interested in promoting the event to their stakeholders are encouraged to contact the GreenNY Council to receive a promotional toolkit.
DEC Commissioner and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Basil Seggos said, "Thanks to the State's continued investments in cleaner, greener modes of transportation, New Yorkers have more ways than ever to more sustainably get from A to Z. While we gear up for Climate Week 2021, there's no better time to discover new, enjoyable ways to get around and reduce our carbon footprint. 'Get There Green!' bolsters the State's ongoing efforts to promote more sustainable transportation options, as well as DEC's continued efforts to encourage New Yorkers to get outside."
President and CEO of NYSERDA and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen M. Harris said, "As we transition to powering our world with clean renewable energy, all New Yorkers can individually do their part to fight climate change by making the choice to choose more sustainable transportation options during Climate Week. We encourage everyone to make a change to low or no emission travel, and "Get there Green!" this week and all year long, whether it's through pedal power, public transportation, or by purchasing an electric vehicle."
OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito said, "By encouraging green commuting practices during Climate Week, state agencies and authorities are helping contribute to New York State's overall sustainability goals. The 'Get There Green!' campaign is a great way to increase awareness about greenhouse gas emissions and ways for all New Yorkers to help reduce those emissions throughout the year. Here at OGS, we encourage state employees to take advantage of the bicycle racks at our facilities and the car charging stations available in downtown Albany and the Harriman Campus."
President and CEO, New York Power Authority, Gil C. Quiniones said, "New York State has made a tremendous commitment to increasing the viability of electric transportation. Climate Week is a great time to celebrate emission-free options for daily living, commuting and traveling. NYPA's programs—including our robust EVolveNY fast charging network and electrification of transit buses—make it easier than ever to Get There Green."
Acting Chair and CEO of the MTA Janno Lieber said, "When you take a trip on the MTA, you prevent more than 10 pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere compared with driving, on average, and we are electrifying our bus fleet and reducing our footprint to bring that number up even more. New York State has traditionally had the lowest per-person greenhouse gas emissions in the nation—due in large part to the millions of people who ride the MTA each day. Using public transit is one way anybody can contribute to the fight against climate change."
Transportation currently accounts for 36 percent of greenhouse gases in New York State, more than electricity generation, waste, refrigerants, and agriculture combined. To encourage New Yorkers to utilize sustainable transportation modes all year round, the State has invested in sustainable transportation, including biking/walking infrastructure and the Empire State Trail from Albany to Buffalo and New York City to the Canadian border.
In addition, through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, New York State supports transforming downtown areas to make it easier for people to walk or bike. The State has also invested in pedestrian safety through the New York State Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a five-year, $110 million multi-agency initiative launched in 2016 to make streets safer for pedestrians. Other initiatives and programs designed to achieve Charge NY goal of 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2021 and 850,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2025 are also already underway. NYPA is developing a statewide EVolve NY charging network along key travel corridors and in urban areas to make fast charging more accessible and convenient and encourage travelers to drive EVs. Under NYSERDA's Drive Clean Rebate program, more than $35 million in rebates have been issued associated with more than 25,000 electric vehicle purchases as of June of this year.
New York State's nation-leading climate plan is the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation, calling for an orderly and just transition to clean energy that creates jobs and continues fostering a green economy as New York State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Enshrined into law through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is on a path to achieve its mandated goal of a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70 percent renewable energy generation by 2030, and to reach economy wide carbon neutrality. It builds on New York's unprecedented investments to ramp-up clean energy including over $21 billion in 91 large-scale renewable projects across the state, $6.8 billion to reduce buildings emissions, $1.8 billion to scale up solar, more than $1 billion for clean transportation initiatives, and over $1.2 billion in NY Green Bank commitments. Combined, these investments are supporting more than 150,000 jobs in New York's clean energy sector in 2019, a 2,100 percent growth in the distributed solar sector since 2011 and a commitment to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035. New York will build on this progress and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, while ensuring that at least 35 percent with a goal of 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments are directed to disadvantaged communities, and advance progress towards the state's 2025 energy efficiency target of reducing on-site energy consumption by 185 trillion BTUs of end-use energy savings.
New Yorkers can learn more about the impacts of climate change, and other ways they can help lower their emissions on DEC's website.