Permits Filed For 1654 Grand Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed to convert a two-story structure into a four-story residential building at 1654 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Located between West 174th Street and West 176th Street, the lot is near the 176th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Isaac Friedman is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 55-foot-tall development will yield 8,200 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 20 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 410 square feet. The steel-based structure will also have a 36-foot-long rear yard and six open parking spaces.

Artem Korsun of R&O Engineering is listed as the applicant of record.

Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the project calls for an expansion. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - AUGUST 19, 2022

 

Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing, and Treatment

13 Statewide Deaths Reported Yesterday

 NOTE: Beginning June 24, 2022, the Vaccine data will be updated weekly on Fridays to align with CDC's updated data refresh schedule. For additional information on COVID-19 Vaccination Data provided by CDC, see https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total.    

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19. 

"As we look toward the fall, it is vital that New Yorkers remain vigilant in keeping themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Take advantage of the vaccine by staying up to date on doses. Test before gatherings or travel and if you test positive, talk to your doctor about potential treatment options."

Earlier this week, Governor Hochul announced the first phase of this year's of #VaxtoSchool initiative, the multi-faceted statewide campaign aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. The campaign include more than three dozen pop-up vaccination sites throughout the state in the coming weeks, with more being added in the near future.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:   

• Cases Per 100k - 25.90
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 23.31 
• Test Results Reported - 81,615
• Total Positive - 5,062
• Percent Positive - 5.76%**
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 5.82%**   
• Patient Hospitalization - 2,427 (-28)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 419
• Patients in ICU - 236 (-5)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 93 (-1)
• Total Discharges - 333,136 (+424)
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 13
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 57,434

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.   

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.   

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.   

• Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 73,360

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.   

NOTE: Vaccine data is now updated weekly on Fridays to align with CDC's updated data refresh schedule. For additional information on COVID-19 Vaccination Data provided by CDC, see https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total.  

• Total vaccine doses administered- 39,975,545 
• Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days- 69,332 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose- 93.2% 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series- 84.6% 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC)- 95.0% 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC)- 88.2% 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose (CDC)- 85.1% 
• Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series (CDC)- 74.7% 
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose- 83.1% 
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series- 75.2% 
• Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC)- 91.8% 
• Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC)- 78.3% 

Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows **:   

Borough	Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022	Wed., Aug. 17, 2022	Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
Bronx	7.53%	7.27%	7.30%
Kings	2.97%	3.01%	3.06%
New York	5.77%	5.83%	5.67%
Queens	7.79%	7.69%	7.70%
Richmond	6.34%	6.67%	6.85%

AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY METRO AND LOWER HUDSON VALLEY

 

In Effect for Saturday, August 20, 2022

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Lower Hudson Valley regions for Saturday, August 20, 2022.  

The pollutant of concern is: Ozone 

The advisory will be in effect 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. 

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern. 

OZONE 

Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog. Automobile exhaust and out-of-state emission sources are the primary sources of ground-level ozone and are the most serious air pollution problems in the northeast. This surface pollutant should not be confused with the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere. 

People, especially young children, those who exercise outdoors, those involved in vigorous outdoor work and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma) should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are the highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce your exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing should consider consulting their doctor. 

Ozone levels generally decrease at night and can be minimized during daylight hours by curtailment of automobile travel and the use of public transportation where available. 

New Yorkers also are urged to take the following energy-saving and pollution-reducing steps: 

• use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in our cities; 
• conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips; 
• turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas; 
• use fans to circulate air. If air conditioning is necessary, set thermostats at 78 degrees; 
• close the blinds and shades to limit heat build-up and to preserve cooled air; 
• limit use of household appliances. If necessary, run the appliances at off-peak (after 7 p.m.) hours. These would include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps and water heaters; 
• set refrigerators and freezers at more efficient temperatures; 
• purchase and install energy efficient lighting and appliances with the Energy Star label; and 
• reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking. A toll-free Air Quality Hotline (1-800-535-1345) has been established by DEC to keep New Yorkers informed of the latest Air Quality situation.

 Additional information on ozone and PM 2.5 is available on DEC's website and on DOH's website. To stay up-to-date with announcements from DEC, sign up for DEC Delivers: DEC's Premier Email Service.

The Saturday, August 20, Air Quality Health Advisory regions consist of the following: New York City Metro, which includes New York City, Rockland, and Westchester counties, and Lower Hudson Valley, which includes Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties.