Co-op City, City Island, Spencer Estates, Throgs Neck, Country Club, Zerega, Westchester Square, Pelham Bay Park, Eastchester Bay, Schuylerville, Edgewater, Locust Point, and Silver Beach
Bronx Community Board 10
Appointed by the Bronx Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Joseph Russo
chair · district manager Matthew Cruz
Third Thursday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
75
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Upgrade existing facilities for the homelessWe request that all of our homeless services facilities have an on-site laundromat for its residents.City response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for NYCTAWe request elevators for the following stations: Zerega Avenue, Westchester Square, Middletown Road, Crosby Avenue, Buhre Avenue and Pelham Bay Station.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other senior center program requestsAll senior center programming in our community district must include resources for computer and social media training to allow for seniors to patriciate remotely.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryWe are steadfast in our commitment to see a brand new Westchester Square Library. The City of New York promised Westchester Square a state-of-the-art facility. we are grateful to Borough President Gibson and Council Member Farias for acting on this request.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOEWe request a library and librarian for the following schools that have may have one or the other: P.S. 168, P.S. 304, M.S. 101 and P.S. 72.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEP.S. 304/ M.S. 101 share a building and need security cameras throughout the campus.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPA sewer upgrade is needed for Vincent Avenue between Barkley Avenue and Lafayette Avenue.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Inspect storm sewer on specific street segment and service, repair or replace as neededStreet flooding at Ferris Place and Westchester Avenue needs storm drain upgrade.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsMore mosquito spraying is needed. The City needs to also expand services for rodent control.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1New equipment for maintenanceBronx Community Board #10 is asking that the City allocate an additional $1 million toward tree pruning in the Bronx.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DPRThe Athletic Field at Pelham Bay Park is utilized by thousands of area residents. The field is in great need of maintenance. We ask that the City provide the Department of Parks and Recreation with sufficient resources. This has been a top priority for CB #10 for several years.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other enforcement requestsEnforcement Camera for Givan Avenue between Rombouts Avenue and Peartree Avenue.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct streetsA full reconstruction of Shore Road is needed and has been requested for man years.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOTThe Meagher Avenue entrance at Edgewater Park off of Throggs Neck Expressway Service Road should be fully repaved as it contains an MTA Bus stop. The Community Board fully supports this request.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance Cornerstone and Beacon programs (all ages, including young adults)There is a need in our district for more teen programing. BEACON and Cornerstone programming has been successful and should have the resources necessary to expand to all of our middle schools.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
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Expand programs to support MWBE-owned firms and businessesThe City should work with state and federal partners to conduct water quality testing of Eastchester Bay.City response (Economic Development Corporation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Provide more firefighters or EMS workersThe current amount of Neighborhood Coordination Officers is inadequate since Community Board #10 is one of the largest geographic districts in the City. Our current program has six. We ask that the NYPD assign at least three (3) additional officers to the program. We ask for that the communities of Co-op City and City Island have its own Neighborhood Coordination Officers.City response (Fire Department): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Assist low income households in paying for energy costsA valuable program is HEAP which helps low income New Yorkers with utilities. The program desperately needs more funding.City response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsIn addition to steady Harbor Patrol throughout the year, a neighborhood coordination officer program should be established for the Bronx Harbor Patrol. This will help facilitate communication between waterfront communities and the NYPD.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DYCDCo-op City deserves a YMCA-like program/institution of its own. This is a long-standing request on behalf of our youth.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Renovate or upgrade public housing developmentsThe roofs, entrance doors and elevators at Throggs Neck Houses need maintenance and full renovation. Throggs Neck Houses has not received capital investment in many years.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other transit infrastructure requestsOur Community patiently waits for the Metro North to expand in Co-op City. We request additionally a parking lot adjacent to the station to accommodate residents from other communities who will use the new Metro North stop.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctThe Rodman's Neck Training Facility needs sound abatement installed to protect our waterfront communities. This is a long-standing request as we know the facility will undergo renovation. We must have the sound abatement in place immediately.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for NYPLNYPL should winterize the wonderful outdoor space at Baychester Branch.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Upgrade existing facilities for the homelessEvery facility must be equipped with Wi-Fi. We fully support this request.City response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsWe request the expansion of the CTE internship programming into growing sectors such as law, real estate, and medicine.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearDDC Project SEX 200400 should include the entire of Minnieford Avenue and should extend as far as Bridge Street. Street flooding is pervasive.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Evaluate a street segment or intersection for green infrastructure, e.g. rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, and plan for construction if feasibleWe propose the following locations for rain gardens and respectfully ask the agency to initiate studies. We propose 75 Ditmars Street and 79 Tier Street as locations suitable for rain gardens.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more programs in parks or recreational centersWe request a fully operational recreation center at Owen Dolen Park. This is a long-standing request.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The Ferry Point Park turf fields are in need of repair. We ask that the NYC Parks Department include resources to address the full renovation.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more on-street trash cans and recycling containersOur district can be better served by more baskets and more baskets pick-up. We ask that the Department work with us on selecting intersections within our commercial corridors.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other transportation infrastructure requestsMiddletown Road, in Pelham Bay, is sinking. The asphalt is cracking in many areas. We ask that the NYC DOT initiate a study for capital reconstruction of Middletown Road from Bruckner Boulevard to Westchester Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Conduct traffic or parking studiesA study is needed to determine the efficiency of DOT signage along our streets and commercial corridors in the community of Pelham Bay.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)After school program expansion is sorely needed for all of our district schools. Every school should have a successful non-profit running after school program for all parents that need it for their children.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense budget request for EDCWe ask that EDC study ways to create a ferry service to City Island and/or Orchard Beach.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Hire additional community affairs officersThe Neighborhood Coordination Officers program is successful. However, our district covers a large swath and needs the allocation of at least 3 more NCOs.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade NYCHA community facilities or open spaceThe Randall Balcom Houses older adult and community room has been closed for over a year. We request NYCHA re-open the community space every day.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctA Bronx-wide Harbor Patrol Unit is sorely needed. We remain the only borough without a permanent Harbor Patrol.City response (Police Department): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryThe new Westchester Square Library will serve our community well. We have not received an update on its planning and when construction is to occur. We desperately need this new branch.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense budget request for DOEWe request that the P.S. 175 schoolyard be open to the public on weekends.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPTier Street needs a capital reconstruction that includes storm drains.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsIncrease the number of Parks Enforcement Personnel in Ferry Point Park, Pelham Bay Park and Bicentennial Memorial Veterans Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)A full enhancement and reconstruction of Bufano Park is desperately needed. The park has old playground equipment, mats in disrepair, cracked sidewalks and staircases. The Park needs a full renovation.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Increase enforcement of illegal dumping lawsThe following locations are where illegal dumping occurs the most and where cameras should be installed: Givan Avenue, Hutchinson River Parkway Service Roads and Bruckner Boulevard Service Roads.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct streetsPlease reconstruct the sinking roadways of Huntington Avenue between Sampson Avenue and Miles Avenues.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingWe request that all intersections within our district have signalized intersections for visually impaired residents.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsOur borough needs additional tow truck towing apparatuses to combat the rise in illegal commercial vehicles and abandoned passenger vehicles.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryWe ask that the NYPL kindly consider developing a second floor with an elevator for the City Island Branch.City response (New York Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOEAir conditioners are needed at I.S. 192. This is a long-standing request from families.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other capital budget request for DEPDitmars Street needs a capital reconstruction project that includes storm drains to counteract the perennial flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DPRA summer recreational assistant is requested for Bufano Park and Pearly Gates Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)A full upgrade of Bruckner Playground is requested.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Increase cleaning of dump-out/drop-off locationsThis desperately needed resource should have more manpower and additional funding. NYCDOT often abandons its own property which is where illegal dumping may occur. This is in addition to privately owned vacant lot where garbage and litter pile.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct streetsPlease consider reconstructing sinking roadways of Sampson Avenue between Calhoun Avenue and Quincy Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DOEThe Department of Education should expannd social and emotional programming by purchasing fish tanks, teaching children horticulture and having emotional support dogs. This request was originally made by Bronx Community Education Council 8 and adequate funding should go toward these efforts.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersWe respectfully request that the agency study the 200 block of Ditmars Street for the installation of a storm drain to counteract perennial flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5New equipment for maintenanceCommunity Board #10 is surrounded by bodies of water. The Parks Department should have a fully funded division dedicated to removing abandoned boats.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Pelham Bay Park barbecue grills are in extremely poor condition. We ask that the Department purchase new barbecue grills for Pelham Bay Park for New Yorkers to use and enjoy. Additionally, we request upgrades to all benches in Pelham Bay Park that are in disrepair.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct streetsThe entire length of Pennyfield Avenue needs a full capital reconstruction with proper sidewalks and curbs.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Inspect sanitary sewer on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededWe respectfully ask that the Department replace storm drains at the following locations. All are crumbling and are causing steep trip hazards. (1) Lyon Avenue and Parker Street (2)on the south side of Zerega Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue (3)Westchester Avenue and Doris Street and (4) Westchester Avenue and Zerega Avenue.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Improve the quality/staffing of existing programs offered in parks or recreational centersOrchard Beach needs additional accessible seating for beachgoers who are mobility impaired. There is only one currently.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 6Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Installation of a sidewalk on Bruckner Boulevard side of Pelham Bay Park from Middletown Road to Wilkinson Avenue. This will help to improve accessibility for parkgoers who are trying to reach the barbecues and greenspace safely. Parks should move the gates back to accommodate the sidewalk installation.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reconstruct streetsThe roadways of Wenner, Jay and Rohr Place are all sinking and need consideration for a capital project.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersLongstreet Avenue between Chaffee Avenue and Glennon Place is a mapped street that requires full reconstruction and we request that the City of New York add it to its capital reconstruction plan with sewers and proper storm drains to counteract the perennial flooding. This was to be part of Hammond Cove project.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Other park maintenance and safety requestsColucci Parks needs new black mats. The current condition at the playground is substandard.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The entirety of Pelham Bay Park needs new benches. We ask that the Department allocate the necessary resources for this vital service.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 7Reconstruct streetsMiddletown Road is need of a full capital reconstruction project. The entire roadway is sinking and collapsing in several areas from Westchester Avenue to Jarvis Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The Department of Parks and Recreation should construct a dog run on the west side of Ferry Point Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Reconstruct streetsRevere Avenue between Dewey Avenue and Sampson Avenue needs a capital reconstruction. The roadway is raised near the manhole.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8New equipment for maintenanceFerry Point Park and Pelham Bay Park will benefit from security cameras and emergency button technology.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Reconstruct streetsMore porous pavement will help our East Bronx communities as we grapple with the realities of street flooding during a normal rainstorm. We ask that the NYCDOT and NYCDEP study Throggs Neck and City Island for porous pavement.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Other transportation infrastructure requestsThe Pedestrian Bridge over the I95 at Baychester Avenue in Co-op City needs to be fully compliant with the American with Disabilities Act (ACA). We request a ramp so that all New Yorkers are able to get to use it and experience other communities in The Bronx. A full ramp or some hybrid component will better improve accessibility.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Reconstruct streetsLongstreet Avenue between Chaffee Avenue and Glennon Place is a mapped street that requires full reconstruction and we request that the City of New York add it to its capital reconstruction plan.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Repair or construct medians, or other street assetsThe City of New York should replace the broken guardrail at Bruckner Boulevard North and Mac Donough Place.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 12Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsThe southeast corner of Lafayette Avenue and Edison Avenue is the only corner at the intersection without the new pedestrian ramp. We request that NYCDOT install the new ramp as it has already on the three other corners of the intersection.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 13Reach the board
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