Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, and Van Cortlandt Village
Bronx Community Board 8
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.
Julie Reyes
chair · district manager Farrah Kule Rubin
Second Tuesday, 7:30pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
59
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.
Other capital budget request for DFTARequest for new wheelchair accessible buses to meet the transportation needs of mobility limited residents at RiverSpring Living, Riverdale Y, Jasa Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center and Riverdale Senior Services (RSS)City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade an existing cultural facilityKingsbridge Historical Society at Edgehill Church 2570 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10463: Building is landmarked and urgently needs roof repair to fix leaks. Building is a community resource with programs of educational significance.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Increase transportation services capacityProviding client transportation for our local older adult centers: Riverdale Y, Jasa Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, Marble Hill Older Adult Center, Riverdale Senior ServicesCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or build new step streetsSummit Place from Heath Avenue to Bailey Avenue Step Street Realign & reconstruct the steps with railing with repaving of steps to create safer step-street for pedestrians. Improve the lighting with brighter bulbs is also needed for pedestrian visibility and mitigate falls and public safety issues.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade NYCHA community facilities or open spaceRehabilitation of the Community Center for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Marble Hill Houses. We want to continue to support this project until its completion. There is an active Community Center project at Marble Hill currently in the design phase. For more information, please see here: https://capitaltracker.nycha.info/projects/49/e21004City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Renovate interior building componentPS 24 conditions are rapidly deteriorating due to windows that were put into the walls that are causing the walls of the building to be ripped apart from the foundation. SCA has already closed 4 classrooms because of the danger to students. The School cannot follow legislation for smaller class size and have 30 students per class. It is anticipated that more classrooms will be closed in the futureCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEP.S. 024 request for PA System Replacement- Current system is over 25 years old and does not work consistently.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPSpuyten Duyvil Waterfront CSO Improvements: Mitigate Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) outfalls into Sputyen Duyvil Creek adjacent to Spuyten Duyvil and Marble Hill Metro North Railroad stations with a living shoreline and green infrastructure along DEP easements. This request is based on prior requests for the Army Corps of Engineers to study mitigation possibilities. DEP is still awaiting matching fCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)Increase Department of Buildings Code Enforcement inspectors: Given safety of basement units and structural defects especially in older buildings. We want to support until completionCity response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction of play equipment, safety surfacing and fencing along the Major Deegan. Incorporate adjacent Tibbett's Tail area into an expanded Bailey Playground. Reduce asphalt and add green space. Add space for District 8 operationsCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsRequest a hydroponic lab for their environmental science college class and their culinary classes at E.L.L.I.S. Prep.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Evaluate a street segment or intersection for green infrastructure, e.g. rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, and plan for construction if feasibleFeasibility Study regarding Storm Water Management to reduce chronic flooding, analyze district-wide resilience and storm water management plan using green infrastructure along Major Deegan Expressway corridor. Install right-of-way green infrastructure to alleviate flooding and ponding in Bronx CB8. Specific focus on W. 254th (between Riverdale Ave. and Palisade Ave.) and along Bailey Ave (betweeCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or build new step streetsStep Street Infrastructure Upgrades for Step Street at W. 238th Street from Waldo Avenue to Irwin Avenue. Realign & reconstruct the steps. Create safer step-street for pedestrians. The cement is crumbling, and the steps are cracking. Increase lighting is also needed for pedestrian visibility and mitigate falls that often lead to health decline and even fatalities.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for DOHMHProvide additional funding for mental health services (focused on trauma, impact of COVID-19, and the world as it is) for youth and older adults. Provide funding for counseling services staff for those affected by CoVID-19, domestic violence, and other mental health problems, including suicide prevention hotlines and other mental health professionals.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other park maintenance and safety requestsCreate a new Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) command and station in Van Cortlandt Park sufficient to properly enforce DPR regulations so that public safety and order is maintained and to enable regular and consistent patrolling of Van Cortlandt Park and other Community District 7, 8 and 12 parksCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
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Other capital budget request for EDCSBS/EDC/DoITT - Small Business Rewards Mobile App/ Digital Currency: Development of mobile App rewards program for small businesses to reward and redeem points ("Bronx Bucks")City response (Economic Development Corporation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Renovate or upgrade public housing developmentsHousing- NYCHA Infrastructure Upgrades: Funding for facade work and roof repair for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Marble Hill Houses.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasProvide 10 Argus Cameras: Captures continuous (24 hour) high-definition video footage, with a range of up to two blocks distance from the camera. The footage can be accessed by any 50th Precinct Police Officer and is often reviewed to identify perpetrators, license plates, and can also be a deterrent to crime (auto theft, local business security, etc.) 1.West 238th Street & Broadway 2.West 238thCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate interior building componentE.L.L.I.S. Prep renovations needed-Bathrooms for students and staff. Lighting brightens the hallways. Windows that can be opened. Window shades that can be opened and closed. Air Conditioners requested.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DSNYIncreased funding for Manual Litter Patrol, particularly in the environmental justice designated areas of Marble Hill, Kingsbridge, and Kingsbridge Heights in Bronx CB8. Also, full restoration of all street cleaning, step street cleaning, and pickup services required for clean streets in commercial districts of Marble Hill, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Spuyten Duyvil, and Riverdale.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide or expand business education to businesses and entrepreneursIncreasing funding for additional business outreach specialists and other BEST staffCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other youth workforce development requestsSustain/expand Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for FY2027. Increase number of applicants accepted: consider support around transportation barriers.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance programs for housing inspections to correct code violationsProvide, expand, or enhance programs for housing inspections to correct code violations Explanation: Increase Housing Preservation & Development housing inspectors given the number of 311 calls and increasing occupancy in single family homes and apartments We want to support until completionCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide additional patrol cars and other vehiclesJohn Deere Gator Utility Vehicle: Used for NYPD park patrol. Item patrols areas that are inaccessible to police cars. Especially useful for areas of Van Cortlandt Park (i.e. trails) where recent robberies and muggings have occurred. Increases police accessibility & visibility in remote areas of the park.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Maintain library hours and/or days of serviceContinue 6 day library service of our 5 branch libraries that service our community. Continue 7 Day Service at the Kingsbridge Library Branch.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DFTANew Wheelchair Accessible Buses for Older Adult Centers: Request for new wheelchair accessible buses to meet the transportation needs of mobility limited residents at RiverSpring Living, Riverdale Y, Jasa Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, Riverdale Senior Services (RSS)City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Enhance NORC programs and health servicesFunding for NORC Lunch Program for Senior Centers in our District - including $35,000 for Riverdale Y to cover increases in per meal costsCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction of Old Fort Four Park including replacing existing playground equipment, spray area, benches and fencing, adding tree guards around tree pits, repairing the stone walls, updating the greenspace and improving lighting for the basketball courts (current capital improvement includes construction of restroom, replacing the swing sets and resurfacing basketball courts). This neighborhoodCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Other educational programs requestsIncrease funding for college and career readiness programs for youth.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DEPDevelop and implement an updated plan with community stakeholders to expand regular, on-going public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir after construction has completed. Increase funding for maintenance contracts for Jerome Park Reservoir to pick up litter within DEP property, specifically with concerns to illegal dumping and littering.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct streetsRehabilitate step streets - Infrastructure Upgrades; W. 231st Street from Sedgwick Avenue to Kingsbridge Terrace Step Street. Realign & reconstruct the steps due to crumbling steps and structural defects. The improvement is needed to create a safer step-street for pedestrians. Enhance the lighting is also needed for pedestrian visibility and mitigate falls that often lead to health decline. RemovCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more athletic programming (i.e. league, aquatic)To support swimming lessons for children at Van Cortlandt Park Pool and/or at other New York City owned pools.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsFive (5) Vehicle Anti-theft Boots for Vouchered Vehicles. Applied to the wheels of cars that have been seized by NYPD, preventing the cars from being moved.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide technology upgradeNew or updated Building Management System (the computer) that runs and controls the heat and air conditioner in the school.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Expand opportunities for electronic waste collection and disposalRestore e-cycling program to include community drop-off for buildings with fewer than 10 units in Bronx CB8 and for DSNY to hold more S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) collection events.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide commercial lease support for business ownersIncrease funding for SBS Commercial Lease Assistance Program (CLAP)City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other youth workforce development requestsExpand both current and new jobs programs for young adults (18- 29 year olds), year round.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense budget request for HPDThrough Universal Access, the City provides free legal services to thousands of residents facing eviction in housing court or NYCHA termination of tenancy proceedings, citywide, regardless of immigration status, every year. Tenants facing eviction may qualify for free legal advice or representation, depending on income. The City also funds the Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection (AHTP) program. AHTPCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Other capital budget request for DFTARequest for new wheelchair accessible buses to meet the transportation needs of mobility limited residents at RiverSpring Living, Riverdale Y, Jasa Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, Riverdale Senior Services (RSS)City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Enhance programs for elder abuse victims$250,000 - Implement scam prevention toolkit developed by Weinberg Center for Elder Justice with key partners (e.g. family justice center, council offices, community boards) across the city.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Enhance park safety through design interventions, e.g. better lightingSafety Improvements for Marble Hill Playground : Install park lighting to light the pathways and activity areas within the interior of Marble Hill PlaygroundCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide more funds for teaching resources such as classroom materialRequesting chrome books, involute carts (chrome book storage) and printers for each cart for our scholars. The scholar population is approximately 265.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DEPTibbetts Brook Waterway Infrastructure Maintenance - Fund continual maintenance for operation, efficiency, and good housekeeping of Daylighting Project in Van Cortlandt Park and along Putnam South Greenway.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Repair or build new step streetsStep Street Upgrades needed on W. 230th Street from Netherland Avenue to Edgehill Avenue Step Street continuing on W. 230th Street from Edgehill Avenue to Johnson Avenue Step Street continuing on W. 230th Street from Johnson Avenue to Irwin Avenue Step Street. Realign & reconstruct the steps with railing to create safer step-street for pedestrians. Repaving steps and removal of graffiti to providCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsReplacement for Gator-Type Utility Vehicles for Landscape Management, Maintenance and Operations Staff Within Van Cortlandt Park Replace three existing utility gator-type vehicles due to age and maintenance issuesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Renovate interior building componentA complete renovation of the school library. New Furniture for small group instructionCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Increase vacant lot cleaningIncrease funding for removal of litter on vacant lots and around building sites in Bronx CB8 as well as for additional enforcement officers.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide or expand business recovery assistance after an emergencyEmergency Response Unit: Increase funding for additional staff for SBS emergency response services for CB 8 small businesses.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other youth workforce development requestsExpand programs to combat hate crimes and bullying In order to protect young people's overall healthCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Other capital budget request for DFTARequest for new wheelchair accessible buses to meet the transportation needs of mobility limited residents at RiverSpring Living, Riverdale Y, Jasa Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center and Riverdale Senior Services (RSS)City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other senior center program requests$250,000 - Renew and build capacity of adult program for memory loss: 1) Serve more people with advancing memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia (Current participants 150) providing a social model adult day program designed to reduce isolation, loneliness, boredom, depression; 2) Provide a caregiver support group.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4New equipment for maintenanceEquipment for Litter Collection - Additional mini-packer vehicle to reach remote areas for litter collection in Van Cortlandt Park and one packer vehicle to be assigned in District 8City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other park maintenance and safety requestsRepair Bruckner Box Connection in Upper Henry Hudson Park. Connect the Bruckner Box Connection in Upper Henry Hudson Park to the main sewer and install an RPZ (DEP) to complete the water connection.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate interior building componentGym Renovation-Current gym has not been updated since the building was built 60 years ago. Equipment is old and lacks capacity for events and team sports.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other senior center program requestsRiverdale Senior Services (RSS) Older Adult Geriatric Mental Health Initiative $200,000 - Support RSS's multidisciplinary team, providing mental health services such as screening, supportive counseling referrals and connections to more intense treatment and/or additional support.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsRestoration of Lower Brust Park Staircase: Restoration of historic flagstone, pavers, steps and handrailsCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DPRCrushed Stones and Boulders for Maintenance to enable repairs of tracks, walkways & dog runs within District 8 and Van Cortlandt ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Renovate interior building componentRequest an internal "health lab" with updated equipment such as mannequins, CPR/AED and BLS materials etc. This would enable graduate scholars who will join the health field ready to service our community.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Renovate interior building componentIN Tech Academy request for new lockers to replace student lockers for the middle school. Classroom student lockers- 37 classrooms with 35 half lockers in each room and 1 full staff locker in each room.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reach the board
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