Councilwoman Marjorie Velázquez - Important Transportation Updates and Event Information

 

Upcoming Events Our next movie night will be ENCANTO on June 17th  at the North Picnic area on Orchard Beach. For more  information contact us at District13@council.nyc.gov  or call our office at 718-931-1721. The following evening, June 18th, at Ambrosini Field on City Island we will be screening Spiderman: No Way Home

The following evening, June 18th, at Ambrosini Field on City Island we will be screening Spiderman: No Way Home

We will host another Family Day on June 25th at Mazzei Playground. There will be games, bounce houses, and multiple activities for everyone to enjoy! 

I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!

Westchester Square 6 Service Changes

Good news! The Westchester Square 6 train is getting some much-needed improvements!

The Westchester Square 6 Subway Stop located between Lane Ave, Westchester Ave, and E Tremont Ave will be under construction while the MTA refurbishes and improves the infrastructure of the subway station. The projected work includes sidewalk reconstruction, additional public areas, major structural improvement, new public address system, fire alarm and new CCTV, digital customer information screens, columns for mezzanine extensions, pedestrian ramp construction, historic preservation, ADA compliant platform reconstruction.

During construction there may be service changes including, Manhattan bound 6 trains skipping station stops between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester, Pelham Bay Park bound 6 trains skipping station stops between Parkchester and Pelham Bay Park, and weekends with no 6 service in either direction at Westchester Square Station.

Additionally there may be dates where the elevator will not be in service while it is repaired. If you need to Access a Ride visit https://access.nyc.gov/programs/access-a-ride/, call 877-337-2017, or 311.

To send non-emergency complaints and public safety issues, call the Project Hotline at 646-801-3932.

Bronx Bus Redesign

The Bronx Bus Redesign project began in August 2018, and continues with routes and stops changing after June 26th. To view updates to your route visit https://new.mta.info/project/bronx-local-bus-network-redesign/routes.

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches For El Borinquen At 3401 Third Avenue In Morrisania, The Bronx

 

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Comunilife Third Avenue-El Borinquen, a ten-story residential building at 3401 Third Avenue in Morrisania, The Bronx. Designed by Alexander Gorlin Architects and developed by Comunilife, the structure yields 148 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 57 units for residents at 40 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $17,898 to $72,060.

Amenities include 24-hour security, a shared laundry room, community room, and computer lounge for residents. There is also bike storage, a landscaped garden courtyard, and on-site social services. Tenants are responsible for electricity.

At 40 percent of the AMI, there are 17 studios with a monthly rent of $522 for incomes ranging from $17,898 to $42,720 and 12 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $665 for incomes ranging from $22,800 to $48,040.

At 60 percent of the AMI, there are 17 studios with a monthly rent of $843 for incomes ranging from $28,903 to $64,080 and 11 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,065 for incomes ranging from $36,515 to $72,060.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than August 5, 2022.

Governor Hochul Highlights Progress Toward Federal Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under Five

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the progress towards final federal authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under five years old. 

"This is welcome news that parents and guardians have been patiently waiting for in order to give their young children the best protection from COVID-19," Governor Hochul said. "Once approved, I encourage parents and guardians to reach out to their pediatricians about getting their young children vaccinated during the summer break. The vaccine is our best defense against COVID-19, and we will continue to make this tool widely available to New Yorkers as part of our ongoing pandemic preparedness efforts." 

Today, the Food and Drug Administration's Advisory Committee approved amending the Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to expand to children ages six months through five years old. Next, the Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on authorization of the vaccine, followed by recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Once the vaccine is recommended by the CDC Director, the New York State Department of Health will draft and issue guidance to providers. 

New York State is already making preparations to boost vaccination rates among children under the age of five. Vaccine providers across the state have already placed preliminary orders for 39,000 dosages. The New York State Department of Health is working to ensure providers across the state will be able to request additional doses, as well as developing a comprehensive statewide paid media campaign to encourage vaccinations that will launch this summer.

MAYOR ADAMS APPOINTS KEITH HOWARD AS COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Keith Howard as commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). At DYCD, Howard — who has nearly 30 years of public service — will bring operational management expertise and a history of improving connections between community-based organizations and young adults. Howard also has a breadth of experience focused on community-driven programs to advance safer, healthier environments for young people. As a former board member of SCAN-Harbor, one of the largest youth service providers in Harlem, East Harlem, and the South Bronx, Howard provided oversight on organizational policy, budget, and program activities to after-school programs, early childhood education, family and social services, workforce development, youth education, and violence prevention. 

 

“Investing in our youth contributes to the prosperity of their future and the future of this city,” said Mayor Adams. “By building off preventive programs, like Summer Youth Employment Program and Saturday Night Lights, we will provide all New York City youth with the opportunity for a safe and successful life. Under Keith Howard’s leadership, we will continue to create bold, upstream solutions for our young people and dam the many rivers causing violence in our city.” 

 

“New York City’s young people deserve proper investments to plant and water the seeds to a fruitful future. Keith Howard has a proven record of championing to improve the quality of life of New York City youth and will continue this work at DYCD,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Sheena Wright. “I am confident Keith is the right person to provide safe and supportive environments for our New York City youth to thrive.”

 

“I am humbled and grateful to Mayor Adams for my appointment as the new commissioner of DYCD,” said incoming DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard. “I am excited to lead an agency with 25 years of dedicated service and work with extraordinary public servants who tirelessly provide essential resources through a network of community-based organizations to young adults and their communities. Mayor Adams has dedicated his life and professional career to improving the lives of our city’s young people and the most vulnerable. The mayor’s upstream vision is clear, and DYCD will work side-by-side with our sister agencies to empower our youth and uplift their futures.” 

 

1 Bronx Pride in Full Swing!

 

Half Way Through June & Pride Continues!        It may be halfway through June's historic LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration but  at Third Avenue Business       Improvement  District and 1 Bronx Pride we keep the celebration and the work going all year long! We know our   community has a lot of choices during June - from intimate gatherings to large festivals and parties, and we are  glad that you support the 1 Bronx Pride activities year after year. 1 Bronx Pride Celebration.   For the sixth year, Third Avenue Business Improvement District is delighted to produce quality year-long programs which celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community in an authentic way that values people over numbers and dollars. We have and will continue to faithfully commit ourselves to this work - because as this year's purpose states - the fight continues. We will continue to work to create spaces that are diverse, inclusive and welcoming for the entire LGBTQIA+ community. There is an enormous amount of hate in this world - both from our own LGBT community and external bigots and racists. We encourage our friends, community members, and stakeholders to channel our anger into positive change - making way for a brighter future together. Join us! 1 Bronx Pride Guide REGISTER - CLICK HERE PURCHASE TICKETS - CLICK HERE