Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Seagate
Brooklyn Community Board 13
Appointed by the Brooklyn Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Jeffrey Sanoff
chair · district manager Eddie Mark
Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
115
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.
Renovate or upgrade a senior centerWith the growing senior population in the district, we urgently need additional senior centers. Because public land in the area is limited, a multi-use facility should be constructed to serve as a multicultural, intergenerational recreational center on City-owned property. One potential site is the City-owned land at the West 23rd Street Pumping Station, which could be developed into this much-neeCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate, upgrade or provide new community board facilities and equipmentWe need to move the Community Board office to the ground level. Currently, we are located on the 3rd floor, above two bars and a gentlemen's club. Our entrance is located in the back of the building through a dark alley. We need to move.City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance housing assistance for youth that are leaving foster careWe need to enhance housing assistance for youth that are leaving foster care. We understand that at the age of 18 the young adult does not have a secure job to afford an apartment, or some type of housing assistance is needed or supplemented to the rent.City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other cultural facilities and resources requestsThere is a lack of cultural/performing arts facilities in the area. We need to give the community choices other than sports facilities. We need a performing arts facility that will attract Southern Brooklyn people to the area.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Evaluate a public location or property for green infrastructure, e.g. rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, green playgroundsWe need green infrastructure projects throughout the community. Since Superstorm Sandy, we realized that our infrastructure could not handle the overflow of water on the sewer lines and we need to fix it. One project is to have porous street pavements to handle the excess rain water. Strategically placed porous street pavements will be able to assist and handle the onslaught of water.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEThe soccer field at P.S. 100 Century Playground has not been properly maintained. The missing soccer nets have not been replaced, and the field itself needs to be upgraded.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkWe need to reconstruct the Park Maintenance building on West 25th StreetCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsNeed to expand cultural and educational programs for residents to learn about other cultures in the neighborhood.City response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Evaluate a public location or property for green infrastructure, e.g. rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, green playgroundsWe need to provide new green infrastructure such as stormwater green streets and green playgrounds and porous street pavements along the shoreline. We realize that short term solutions are needed until the long term plans are approved and financed.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance NORC programs and health servicesWe need to expand NORC programs and health services to assist the aging population. In our area, we have 23.3% of the population over 65 and it continues to increase each year.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more public artSouthern Brooklyn is a public art desert. Additional funding is requested for the expansion of the Percent for Art program that will allow the department to expand its portfolio of active art projects associated with new capital projects in the district.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DPRRehabilitation of the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island and Brighton Beach. The boardwalk has been falling apart and needs to be fixed. It also needs more maintenance to prevent any future accidents from happening.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Assign more teaching staffWith the overdevelopment of our community and the overcrowding in classrooms, there is a need for more qualified teaching staff. We cannot justified overcrowded classrooms and not have enough teachers for the classes. We need to expand the budget for hiring teachers. Also, there is a need to have smaller class size in schools.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Investigate and address water quality complaints at an address or on specific street segmentsWe Need more DEP Inspectors for industrial waste and water lines. Since the illegal dumping from Beach Haven Apartments, the community wants ongoing investigation of illegal connections and if found closed off.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsIncrease personnel for Rat Abatement. There has been a large increase of rats being displace by the new construction, they are running into existing buildings and causing problems to the neighborhood. We need to do a district wide abatement to tackle the rodent problem. In addition, we need to hire more exterminators to handle the increase of rodents issues.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
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Other park maintenance and safety requestsWe need to hire more lifeguards for the beaches. We do not need to lose another life due to the lack of lifeguards.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructureConstruction of Sanitation Garage for Community Board #13 has been promised to the community since the 1980s. The current site on West 21 Street and Neptune Avenue, are situated behind people's backyards. We need to relocate the garage to proposed site at 1900 Shore Parkway. This site can hold one garage instead of two garages. We hope this site will accommodate the new garage. Also, with aCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Increase enforcement of canine waste lawsWe need to increase enforcement of canine waste laws to catch the dog owners in the act of littering the street.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or build new seawalls or bulkheadsWe need to upgrade our seawalls and bulkheads. After Superstorm Sandy, our seawalls and bulkheads could not hold back the tides. We have to upgrade them before the next storm comes.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Conduct BID Feasibility Analysis or support BID Formation Planning for a selected commercial districtWe currently have a BID in Brighton Beach and it is successful in the area. We are looking to form a BID in Coney Island to handle the commercial and amusement area.City response (Department of Small Business Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Address traffic congestionIn 2024, DOT started the Transportation Survey for Coney Island and Brighton Beach. The study aims to identify traffic problems, improve mobility and reducing congestion. The area is experiencing development pressures and continues to experience a significant seasonal surge in traffic volume demand which our local street network cannot adequately process.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Invest in capital projects to improve access to waterfrontWe need a ferry at the oceanside at Steeplechase Pier. Currently, a study is underway to determine if the project can be completed at an affordable price.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance adolescent literacy programs and servicesWe need to continue support our adolescent literacy programs and services for our young adults. We need to give them a chance to get a GED diploma to get to the next level. We need to provide wrap-around services (breakfast, lunch, childcare, etc.) so the people in need of adolescent literacy programs can attend.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Invest in access to low cost financing and financial incentives to help businesses construct or improve space, job creation and retention, and catalyze new capital investmentWe need to expand tax incentive programs to help neighborhood businesses construct or improve space. This would help entice businesses to come into the area.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesWe need more ambulances for the residents due to the growth of the population from the new developments and with the increasing population.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance community outreach on HPD programs and servicesWe need to continue support to provide community outreach on HPD programs and services i.e. CCC program. Our housing groups are in need of funding for the area to help the tenants, homeowners and landlords. With tenants/landlords on the verge of losing their apartments due to the pandemic, more grants and programs need to help both deal with the problems. We need to expand the funding to anticiCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Improve public housing maintenance and cleanlinessAdditional fundings are needed for skilled trade workers in NYCHA developments to reduce the unreasonably long wait times for maintenance and repairs. Increasing staff capacity will help address backlogged tickets more efficiently, thereby improving the safety and quality of life for residents.City response (Housing Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other Capital health care facilities requestA Level 1 Trauma Center is urgently needed at South Brooklyn Health (formerly Coney Island Hospital). With the rapidly increasing population from new housing developments, along with the influx of tourists during the summer season, the demand for immediate, high-level emergency care has grown significantly. A Level 1 Trauma Center in the neighborhood would help ensure timely, life-saving treatmentCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Install security cameras or make other safety upgradesSufficient funds are requested for the installation of Secure Building Entrance Systems for all NYCHA housing developments including but not limited to security cameras (digital, high-resolution closed-circuit television cameras), televised intercom units, vandal-proof entrance doors, and any safety upgrades, etc. to provide enhanced security for tenants and additional monitoring capability for hoCity response (Housing Authority): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand bus service frequency or hours of operationSBS B82 Bus that ends at Cropsey Avenue - it should continue to Stillwell Avenue especially during the summertime and on weekends. This will be part of the Bus Redesign plan to extend this line.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.Our district has the highest proportion of senior at 24% than any other neighborhood in New York City. As a naturally-occurring retirement community (NORC) our community is extremely dependent on the public transit. The Brighton Beach, Ocean Parkway, Neptune Avenue, West 8th Street and Bay 50th Street subway stations are also gateways to regional attractions such as the beach and our commercial 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 60th Precinct building was built in 1971. It is in desperate need of a new building. Since Superstorm Sandy, the building has been rebuilt but is not protected from the next storm. It needs to be floodproof and parking space built into the new design. It also lacks ADA compliance for the disabled and elderly who need to get to the station. There is a need for an elevator for residents who City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersWe need additional summer detailed and uniformed officers for our communitywide area. With the growing developments, we are facing a population boom. We need additional uniformed officers to help keep down crime.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other community board facilities and staff requestsContinue support to increase funding for Community Board operations.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolWith all the new apartments being built in the area, there is a growing need for additional elementary schools to serve new residents. The current schools are old, overcrowded, and in need of significant repairs and upgrades.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance funding to support higher education and/or workforce development opportunities for youth who are leaving foster careThere is a need to provide funding for higher education and/or workforce development opportunities for youth who are leaving foster care. We see youth without a college degree or trade skills to compete for a job. We feel at least a CTE (certified technical education) degree would offer them a skill once completing.City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other capital budget request for DOELafayette Educational Campus needs Hydroponic Labs for their students.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)A dog run at Asser Levy Park has been funded. They are in the design stage and hopefully will be completed in two years.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersConey Island infrastructure (sewer lines) is currently being upgraded from West 12th Street to West 21st Street. We need to upgrade Surf Avenue, Mermaid Avenue, and Neptune Avenue with new sewer lines from West 22nd Street to West 37th Street.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Increase staffing for homebound adult programsIncrease personnel for Home Bound programs for disabled seniors. Due to the increasing NORC population, home bound programs for seniors are needed.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsWe need shoreline protection for the entire shorefront. This task requires multi-agencies to address this issue. The Army Corp of Engineers, Office of Resiliency and Recovery, Department of Environmental Protection, Parks Department, and other agencies needs to have short term and long term plans to handle the next storm. This is a long process that needs immediate attention and funding. PlansCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsWe realized that the performing and cultural arts have been cut out from the curriculum. The children have no place to express themselves except through academic and sports. Their creative learning has been cut off and it is desperately needed.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other programs to address public health issues requestsWe need to address air quality issues in Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Gravesend and Sea Gate. The community historically suffers from a high incidence of respiratory illness affecting the neighborhood population, thought to have been initially caused or worsened by the infiltration of mold and poor air quality resulting from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Some people did not properly eliminCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other park maintenance and safety requestsAdditional operational resources are needed to meet the increasing demands for maintaining the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island and Brighton Beach in good condition. The safety and cleanliness of the boardwalk must be prioritized to protect our residents and the millions of tourist who visit each year. Sufficient resources are necessary for the regular repair of benches, drinking fountains, City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Expand disposal events for hazardous household wasteWe need to expand disposal events for hazardous household waste. We would like to have the event locally so people do not have to travel half way across Brooklyn to dispose hazardous items.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct streetsWe need to reconstruct Brighton Beach Avenue. The avenue is built with concrete, not asphalt, and is costly to replace.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Support local CBO's efforts to provide or expand retail attraction and retention assistanceWe continue to support the need to provide retail attraction and retention assistance to revitalize the commercial strip in the area.City response (Department of Small Business Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide new traffic or pedestrian signalsWe need new traffic and pedestrian signals to coordinate with traffic flow coming and going out of the area.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Other capital budget request for EDCWith the growing senior population in the district, we need more senior centers. Public land is limited in the area. A multi-use facility must be built as a multicultural, intergenerational, recreational center on City owned land. The Abe Stark Ice Skating Rink (city owned building) can be renovated into this needed facility.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) servicesCommunity Board 13 has a growing population of immigrants. We need to address their concern and issues. English as a second language services are needed.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesSufficient funds are requested immediately to allocate additional Gators for the ASAP (Alternate Support Apparatus Program) Program. These Gators are life-saving vehicles that can maneuver through the crowded boardwalk and beach during the summer. The goal is to reduce the volume of heavy motorized vehicles driven on the boardwalk.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance emergency housing programs for households displaced by fires or City-issued vacate ordersWe continue to support emergency housing for households displaced by fires or City-issued vacate orders. Tenants need to be housed in other locations while repairs are made.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense budget request for NYCHAThere has been complaints about the air quality in NYCHA developments since Superstorm Sandy hit the area. Concerns were around NYCHA developments where the elevators shafts were never cleaned properly and residents were getting sick from this. We need a air quality study to see if there are molds still remains in the developments and how do we get rid of them.City response (Housing Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Expand subway service frequency or hours of operationsRequest the B train service to start at Stillwell Avenue terminal during the morning rush hours when pulling the trains out of the yard.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureWe have found out that there is paint peeling from the subway polls along Brighton Beach Avenue. We need to get the MTA to remove and repaint the polls on Brighton Beach Avenue from West 5th Street to Coney Island Avenue.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesWe need to renovate the 60th Precinct station and make it ADA compliant and expand the area. People cannot get to the second floor without an elevator and there isn't one available. Also there is need to expand the community meeting room on the second floor.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Hire additional school safety agentsThere is a need to improve school safety with security guards and crossing guards around the schools. We need to get the elected officials and the D.A. office involved with this problem.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more community board staffCommunity Boards require access to consultants who offer professional services not currently available to us, particularly land use and planning services to address local issues, which would enable us to fulfill our Charter mandates as planners and advocates for our community.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate schoolWith all the new apartments being built in the area, there is an increasing need for additional middle schools to serve new residents. The current schools are old, overcrowded, and in need of significant repairs and upgrades.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for ACSCurrently, Headstart Programs have been cut back from the budget. We need to find ways to supplement the program for early child development.City response (Administration for Children's Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Inspect water main on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededWest 33rd Street to West 36th Street on Neptune Avenue continues to flood during a heavy rainstorm. We would like it to be repaired or replaced. There is a school (P.S. 188) adjacent which is affected every time it rains. We would like to suggest putting porous pavement streets to alleviate part of the problem.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Increase transportation services capacityFund Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island Senior Citizen Transportation (Project Ride) and other access a ride services for the Frail Elderly population. Traveling for seniors are limited due to their limited mobility. More funding are needed to address this in a growing NORC area.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkWe need a new recreational center in our community. The community needs an affordable recreational center that will be intergenerational, multicultural, educational, nature conservatory, adult vocational training center, emergency center, greenhouse, boathouse, sport related activities, indoor skate board park, boxing ring, etc. This center could be located behind Mark Twain JHS which would wrapCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Assign more non-teaching staff, e.g., to provide social, health and other servicesWe need additional school psychologists and social workers in our school system. We would like to see if this could include a Chaplaincy Program for the children.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Create or promote programs for education and awareness on preventing chronic diseases including quitting smoking, nutrition, physical activity, etc.We need to emphasize on more educational programs dealing with obesity, healthy eating, nutrition, etc.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsWe would like to request the Parks Dept to hire additional carpenters and expand their schedule from seasonal to year-round in order to keep up with the increasing demands and backlog of complaints related to the conidtion of the planking of the Riegelmann Boardwalk.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Repair or provide new street lightsBrighton Beach Avenue is exceptionally wide, and the existing street lighting does not extend to adequately bathe pedestrians in light. This is especially true on the southside of Brighton Beach Avenue adjacent to the public park at the Oceana where the lush trees obscure the sidewalk and keep it in darkness. Pedestrian-level lighting in the form of (what are called by DOT) B-pole lights would greCity response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Other workforce development requestsWe need to bring back Workforce1 to a storefront office. We understand they are currently mobile but we need a place for people to go and discuss employment opportunities.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Improve parking operationsWe need to coordinate to use city-owned properties for off-site parking. during the summer season. The parking site should have a shuttle for people to travel to and from the parking lot.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Build or expand affordable work or research lab spaces related to key industries, such as film/tv, advanced manufacturing, life science and healthcare, renewable energy and freight maritimeWe need to build an incubator/research lab spaces to entice small businesses to grow. With the increasing rental space and huge overhead cost to start a business, an incubator can address these issues.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance skills training and employment services for high school students at risk of dropping outWe need to expand the skill training and employment services for high school students at risk of dropping out. We have an alternate high school that is filled and needs to be expanded and enhanced. We need to provide wrap-around services (breakfast, lunch, childcare, etc.) to assist these students.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsWith the new technology using drones, we feel that this can help in high-rise fires where the drones can view from above to see what danger are in the buildings.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other public housing maintenance, staffing and management requestsWe need lifeguards for Coney Island and Brighton Beach. NYCHA's Swim Safety Corps will train NYCHA's youth to become lifeguards. This pilot program started in Far Rockaway and was very successful. We need this program to our youths.City response (Housing Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Expand subway service frequency or hours of operationsWith subway construction happening during the summer time in our area, we are proposing a summer embargo to halt construction to stop the interruptions on the weekenrd. We need the MTA to work around the busy summer weekend when amusement operators must make their money in the summer months. If emergency work needs to be done, we need to expand the G Train to Coney Island on weekends in the sumCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsThere is a need for fleet vehicles for the 60th Precinct, PSA1, and TD34. We understand the Q Team has more officers than patrol cars. We need more patrol cars to accommodate the officers in our community.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Hire additional crossing guardsWe need assign additional funding to hire full time crossing guards for the school to keep the children safe.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide a new or expand an existing high schoolWith all the new apartments being built in the area, there is a growing need for additional high schools to serve new residents. The current schools are old, overcrowded, and in need of major repairs and upgrades.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPOur community is surrounded by sand from the beach and the creek. We need a Catch Basin Cleaning Vehicle dedicated for our district for sand build-up and other garbage accumulating at the corners. The vehicle will help with the flooding in the area when the catch basins are cleaned out.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other capital budget request for DPRWe need Operation GreenThumb to assist Surfside Community Garden at W. 29 Street, Santos Community Garden and West 23rd Street Garden in providing materials and technical assistance to the gardeners.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other educational programs requestsWe need to address the issue with electronic devices brought into the public schools. We need to have a budget for schools to purchase protective electronic bags and/or lockers to secure the electronic devices.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other programs to address public health issues requestsWe need to address teen pregnancy for our community. We need more programs in schools and in the community to bring attention to the issue.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Other expense budget request for DPRSufficient funds are requested for the creation and hire of a new Park Administrator for the 2.7 mile-long Coney Island and Brighton Beach beach/boardwalk area, which receives over 5 million annual visitors, to provide focused management services to address the special needs for this unique area, to leverage additional resources for further public reinvestment, and to work with stakeholders to devCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingTraffic safety is a very real concern. When motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians don't follow the rules of the road, public safety is endangered. Neckdowns provide safe refuges for pedestrians to wait to cross the street. They shorten the effective crossing distance for pedestrians and do not take away parking spaces. They should be in place at every intersection in every commercial corridor in SCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Support development of local Storefront / Facade Improvement ProgramWe need to support storefront/facade improvements for the area.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Invest in infrastructure that will support growth in commercial business districtsWith the rise of smartphones and other portable electronic devices, we need to improve the availability speed and cost of broadcast access to local businesses and residents.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Upgrade communication equipment to improve emergency responseWe need to upgrade communication equipment to improve emergency response such as digital/wifi towers.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasSufficient funds are requested for surveillance cameras in chronic troubled locations to provide enhanced security to enable law enforcement efforts to better monitor high crime areas including but not limited to the Coney Island and Brighton Beach areas but also the amusement area including the Riegelmann Boardwalk.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsWe need to add traffic-control personnel to move motorists eastward to Ocean Parkway entrances to Belt. With traffic enforcement agents, they can curtail bumper-to-bumper traffic on Neptune Ave. and Cropsey Ave. during busy hours. Also, we need to address Brighton Beach Avenue and Coney Island Avenue intersection, too.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate or upgrade a high schoolWe need to renovate the athletic field at Lafayette Educational Campus.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The Tennis and Pickleball courts at Kaiser Park needs to be upgraded. The courts are in no good conditions to play on. With the modified pickleball courts, there are existing cracks that cannot be patched up.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Other programs to address public health issues requestsContinued to support to promote flu shots, measles shots and other immunization for the immigrant community. The outreach must be translated into other languages to reach the target audience. It must be explain to them that it is essential to vaccinate the family in order not get sick or die. There are growing Asian, Pakistan, Hispanic, Russian and Ukrainian community that needs translation forCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other expense budget request for DPRThere needs to be a boardwalk study on the storm surge and its effect on the different type of materials for the boardwalk before reconstructing the boardwalk.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingWe have the largest NORC community in NYC. Seniors and disabled residents are having a hard time crossing the streets. We need to bring back the Barnes Dance for Coney Island Avenue and Brighton Beach Avenue, Neptune Avenue and West 5th Street, Cropsey Avenue and Neptune Avenue, etc.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Other capital budget request for EDCWith large corporate businesses (drug stores, etc.) leaving the area, they leave vacant storefronts that are hard to occupy their space. We need other large corporate anchor stores to come into the community to rent the vacant stores. Incentive programs and tax subsidies are needed to attract new businesses.City response (Economic Development Corporation): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsSufficient funds are requested to immediately allocate additional bicycles, Segways and Gators to the 60th Precinct to reduce reliance on heavy motorized vehicles, to enhance mobility and to increase public safety. Our goal is to reduce the volume of heavy motorized vehicles driven on the boardwalk which creates preventable vehicular-pedestrian conflicts, significantly adds to the wear-and-tear maCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Increase resources for youth crime prevention programsWe need to increase resources for youth crime prevention programs such as the Explorers Program and Saturday Night Lights. Also, we would like to set up a Drone Soccer league for our youth. We realized that not all youth are athletic and should have other options instead of sports. We need to offer the youth more positive activities and not fear law enforcement officers.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)We need to reconstruct Luna Park playground and upgrade the athletic field. The comfort station has not worked since Superstorm Sandy and the play area has not been upgraded since Superstorm Sandy.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Other programs to address public health issues requestsContinue Support - There needs to be a drug prescription awareness campaign for the community. Families need to know if there is any CBO to address this problem.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 6Improve trash removal and cleanlinessWe need to have Parks to partner with DSNY to extend recycling collection options to include the Reigelmann Boardwalk using smaller collection equipment that would not damage the boardwalk.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other transportation infrastructure requestsWe need a study to see if an on/off ramp can be constructed at Stillwell Avenue and Shore Parkway to alleviate traffic in the area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other capital budget request for EDCThere is a need for public restrooms on the street for the community. With people coming into the neighborhood, not everyone is near the boardwalk to use their restrooms, and they have to relieve themselves in the streets. The restrooms are only open during business hours and there has to be a place where people can pay to use a restroom after hours.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsWith the new technology using drones, we feel that this can help in public safety with crowd management and traffic problems in the area. Also, drones can assist with Transit District with watching and preventing potential Subway Surfing from happening at stations.City response (Police Department): This request has already been completed.
priority 6New equipment for maintenanceNeptune Playground needs to be upgraded. It has been neglected over the years and needs to be fixed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentAllocate funds for an existing social services and legal organization to set up a branch in Community Board 13 area in order to provide assistance to the vulnerable population, domestic violence victims, single mothers, and low-income residents living with serious mental health concerns. This funding would disrupt and dismantle cycles of hospitalization, homelessness, and incarceration by providiCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 7New equipment for maintenanceGrady Playground has been neglected over the years. We need to fix the playground and the courts.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkConstruct permanent bathrooms on Boardwalk, on the west end of Coney Island. Add more drinking fountains and boardwalk showers.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkSufficient funds are requested to reconstruct the Parks building at Bay 1 in Brighton Beach to replace the existing unwanted activities (homeless encampments, etc.) resulting from the abandonment of the area with a state-of-the-art facility that could include some passive recreation and cultural uses that would be compatible with the surrounding residential uses.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 10Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)We would like to put some type of recreational activities in lieu of the bandshell at Asser Levy Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Provide new type and/or specific type of programWith the new technology using drones, we feel that this can help the lifeguards in spotting drowning victims and provide help by transporting life preservers to victims to far to reach by lifeguards. Also, attach speakers to the drones to warn beachgoers of rough tides and riptides when there are no lifeguards present.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Provide new type and/or specific type of programWith the new technology using drones, we feel that this can hinder illegal vendors on the boardwalk and beach. The drones can warn the illegal vendors by announcing they are breaking the law and the will be ticketed and merchandise confiscated if caught. This can monitor where hot spots needs to be addressed and survey the crowded areas when enforcement is not available.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 13Other capital budget request for DPRCommunity Board 13 would like to have Calvert Vaux Park complete Phase 3 of the Project. Phase 1 & 2 have been completed. We would like Phase 3 to be funded and completed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 14Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)We need to reconstruct the bike lanes along Ocean Parkway between Avenue X to Surf Avenue.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 15Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Work needs to be done at Kaiser Park handball court and the circle area adjacent to Mark Twain School.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 16New equipment for maintenanceThere needs to be a solution to get rid of the heavy vehicles and replace them with lightweight vehicles on the boardwalk. We do not need the Parks heavy vehicles to continue to weigh down the boardwalk.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 17Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsBanner Avenue Triangle has long been neglected and need to be upgraded. Cars parked illegally on the sidewalk and garbage are dumped there.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 18Reach the board
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