If you would like to put your flyer, event or information about your group in our Weekly Newsletter, please submit the information to edmark@cb.nyc.gov before 2PM on Fridays.

Our next Land Use Committee meeting is on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7PM. Committee members are required to attend in person in order to fulfill quorum.

We encourage the community to attend via remote.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85303022745?pwd=aW5wRzVpN1dNbnZwQS9SNEhsd0wxUT09

Meeting ID: 853 0302 2745

Passcode: 123456

Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 853 0302 2745

Passcode: 123456

Follow up discission - BSA Notice of Comments response for the 56 Brighton 11 Street project.

Please review prior to our Public Hearing during our May Board meeting. City of Yes Housing Opportunity

Our next Transportation Committee meeting is on Monday, May 13, 2024, 7PM.

Committee members are required to attend in person in order to fulfill quorum.

We encourage the community to attend via remote.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83812813909?pwd=Y3ZGK2h2cU5GeTI5c2IyazNzK2Vxdz09

Meeting ID: 838 1281 3909

Passcode:   123456

Dial-In:          +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Meeting ID:    838 1281 3909

Passcode:     123456

This is a notification of track maintenance work that will impact rail service in southern Brooklyn.

This is a notification of continuing switch replacement work on the D line, north of Coney Island – Stillwell Av Station.

This project is scheduled for 2 weekends, commencing Friday, May 10^th, 2024, and ending on Sunday, May 19^th, 2024.  Scheduled working hours will be as follows: 06:00 AM - 4:00PM on Fridays for preparatory work which consist of, but not limited to the staging of Street Cranes, Track Panels and related materials at the Crane sites listed below, and 05:00 AM – 9:00 PM. on Saturdays & Sundays, for track removal and installation.   

Please Note: During these weekends, there will be no D train service at Coney Island – Stillwell Av. Fare free shuttle buses will be available between Bay 50^th Street and Coney Island – Stillwell Av. Riders can also take the N/Q instead. Please consult the MTA website or the MTA app for the latest service information and alternative service options. Riders may also sign up for email and text alerts by visiting Sign Up for MTA Service Alerts and can call 511 for service-related information and customer service. To receive more information about our system service changes, riders are encouraged to sign up for The Weekender.

NYCT will have a maximum of 1 Crane placed adjacent to the elevated structure for the purpose of hoisting and lowering of track panels and materials at the locations listed below.

NYCDOT approved flagging and traffic devices will be utilized for the safety of the public. Parking will not be permitted on Stillwell Ave, between Mermaid Ave & Neptune Ave to allow traffic diversions. Parking will also be restricted for 150’ ft. along each curb lane at each Crane location to allow the placement on a mobile Crane and related track materials. 

Crane Location:      

1. Stillwell Ave, between Mermaid Ave & Neptune Ave (Reduced to 1 Lane in each direction).

Stillwell Ave Traffic Diversions: 06:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday / 05:00 AM -9:00PM Saturday & Sunday

• Northbound: Will run “against the normal direction of traffic” on the Southbound Lane. 
• Southbound: Will run normal on the Southbound Parking Lane.    

On occasion, due to a combination of the service demands of the community, safety considerations and the welfare of the public, some phases of track construction are limited to special operating hours. Please issue permits allowing the placement of street crane at the proposed sites. 

Here are the upcoming Workforce1 Job Opportunity Events:

·    Monday, May 13^th  : Brooklyn Public Library- Brighton Beach

·    Tuesday, May 14^th : Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center

·    Wednesday, May 15^th : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

·    Thursday, May 16^th : 

o       Brooklyn Public Library - Gravesend (10AM - 1PM)

o       Brooklyn Public Library- Kings Bay (2 PM - 5 PM)

·    Friday, May 17^th : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

·    Monday, May 20^th  : Brooklyn Public Library - Ulmer Park Library

·    Tuesday, May 21st : Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center

·    Wednesday , May 22^nd : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

·    Thursday , May 23^rd  : Alliance for Coney Island

·    Friday, May 24^th : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

·    Monday, May 27^th  : Brooklyn Public Library - Brighton Beach

·    Tuesday, May 28^th  : Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center

·    Wednesday , May 29^th  : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

·    Thursday, May 30^th : Alliance for Coney Island

·    Friday, May 31^st : Brooklyn Public Library- Coney Island

CALLING ALL BROOKLYN PRE-K-12 SCHOOLS

My office is now accepting nominations for 2024 Graduation Awards:

1) The Merit Award

2) The Perseverance Award

3) The Brooklyn for All Award

School administrators, nominate your students by 5/17 at 5pm at on.nyc.gov/49KUQPu

@StellaAdlerNY Arts Justice is now interviewing for a FREE Summer theater program! This is a free, 5-week intensive for NYC teens impacted by income inequality. Students will rehearse and perform a Shakespeare play. Apply until 5/31! More @ https://stellaadler.com/arts-justice/summer-shakespeare-program/ 



Rerouting the B36 at West 33rd Street

The contractor for the NYCHA work on W 33 St between Mermaid and Surf Aves, has notified our Operations Planning division that they will be ready to resume work next Wednesday 3/6.

Bus Operators have been instructed to follow this detour as of 3/6. Signage directing passengers to the right location will be posted. 

Coney Island Library - 1901 Mermaid Avenue

May 2024 Schedule

Brighton Beach Library - 16 Brighton 1st Road

May 2024 Schedule

Ulmer Park Library - 2602 Bath Avenue

May 2024 Schedule

NEW YORK STATE DISPENSARY OPENINGS

🌱 Recent Adult-Use Dispensary Openings:

New Metro

BAYSIDE | 221-50 Horace Harding Expy, Oakland Gardens, NY

Website: newmetro.club

Hours of Operation for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales:

Monday thru Saturday: 9:30AM - 9PM

Sunday: 9:30AM - 7PM

Open for In-Person and Delivery Sales on February 19

Tiki Leaves

CONEY ISLAND | 1511 Neptune Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Further information will be provided on the OCM dispensary verification page shortly.

Open for In-Person Sales on February 21

Silk Road NYC

QUEENS | 166-30 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY

Website: silkroadnyc.com/

Hours of Operation for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales:

Monday thru Saturday: 10AM - 8PM

Sunday: 10AM - 5PM

Open for In-Person Sales on February 23

There are currently 75 adult-use cannabis dispensaries across New York State.

Stay tuned for more openings to come soon!

Find a Dispensary Near You

REPORT AN INCIDENT TO THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT

You may report the following using the Incident Reporting Form below:

• an adverse health event which includes any troublesome or undesired medical occurrence or symptom associated with the use of a cannabis product.
• a concern about a cannabis business which includes businesses that sell cannabis products including unlicensed business locations, sales to a minor or consumption in unauthorized areas
• or a concern regarding a cannabis product, such as product safety, product mislabeling, product formulation or product expiration date.

 The information requested is necessary for the Office of Cannabis Management to review your concern.

https://cannabis.ny.gov/report-an-incident

Enforcement  

Enforcement Legislation  

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/s4006/amendment/original  

Community Boards and local municipalities may relay to the state and/or local enforcement information about activities that may be in violation of the Cannabis Law.  

Suspected violations or complaints can be reported online at: 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/report-an-incident 

Whenever possible please include the following information when submitting a complaint:  

• Name of business  

• Time of alleged illicit activity  

• Location of alleged illicit activity  

• Pictures of alleged illicit activity  

• Indicate if there has been previous police contact (i.e., 911 calls)  

• Proximity to sensitive use locations (e.g., school, house of worship)  

• Contact information of the person reporting the alleged illicit activity (i.e., phone number in case there are follow up questions). 

Dispensary Location Verification 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/dispensary-location-verification 

 Regulations 

 Adult-Use Packaging and Labeling 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/part-128-129-plma-adopted  

Packaging and Labeling & Marketing and Advertising Guidance for Adult-Use Licensees 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/packaging-and-labeling-guidance 

Attention New Yorkers!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to save money on your property taxes. Qualifying property owners have until until March 15th to apply for one of the many tax exemptions offered by the city that could help lower your annual property tax bill, including:

Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption (SCHE): Available to homeowners with a combined annual income of $58,399 or less.

Disabled Homeowner Exemption (DHE): Available to homeowners with

disabilities and combined annual income of $58,399 or less.

Veterans: Available to eligible veterans of foreign wars, veterans with honorable discharges, spouses/widow(er)s of veterans, and Gold Star parents.

Clergy Exemption: Available to eligible members of the clergy or their unremarried surviving spouses.

Act now and take advantage of this valuable benefit. More info below. Full eligibility and application instructions here: www.nyc.gov/ownerexemption #taxsavings #propertytax #NewYorkers

Help us keep

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) clean!

Dispose of trash and food scraps properly every day:

• Use a small plastic shopping bag to hold trash and food scraps.
• Dispose of trash and food scraps down the trash chute every night.
• Remember, large bags do not fit down the chute!
• If you have a cat, please make sure to dispose of the kitty litter by using the trash chute.
• Do not throw trash out the windows or anywhere on the grounds.
• Frequent and proper disposal of trash also helps prevent common pests, such as rodents, mice, cockroaches, and ants.

Thank you for your help in a #CleanNYCHA

The MTA’s contactless fare payment program, OMNY, is coming for Reduced-Fare customers this year! If you are a Reduced-Fare customer or would like to apply for Reduced-Fare and would like to know more about OMNY, please let the MTA know using this link. The form only takes a minute to fill out. Should you have any other questions or feedback, you can ask them here. 

We are excited to get people tapping away using OMNY! 

How to apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard

You can submit an application online, by mail, or in person. See how to apply.

https://new.mta.info/fares/reduced-fare

We incorporate customer feedback in all that we do. Contact us with questions, concerns, experiences, or ideas about accessibility in our system. In your email, please specify:

• The type of feedback,
• service you were riding,
• the general issue (bus ramp/lift, subway platform gap, employee commendation, etc), and
• any further specific details you can.

Email us at accessibility@mtahq.org.

Has your vehicle has been booted or towed?

DOF's quick guide below provides key information about the documents you will need to retrieve your vehicle.

More on what to do if your vehicle has been booted or towed can be found here: https://okt.to/BWE8oA.