Tompkins Square, East Village, Lower East Side, Chinatown, Two Bridges
Manhattan Community Board 3
Appointed by the Manhattan Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Andrea Gordillo
chair · district manager Susan Stetzer
Fourth Tuesday, 6:30pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
49
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.
Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This building should be reconstructed for community use to increase recreational and programmed space as this space is accessible and has a usable bathroom, features which make it appropriate for use by the community in an area with a serious lack of community spaces. Funding is needed for design and renovation.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other foster care and child welfare requestsThis is a public-private partnership that provides dedicated coaches, tutors and education, employment and housing specialists for youth in foster care ages 11 to 26. Support for expanded funding or at least continued support is needed.City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other request for services for the homelessThese trained specialists develop trusting relationships with homeless people. The teams connect people in need of services such as medical and psychiatric care, food and shelter, while helping them transition into permanent housing. The increase in the number of people who are homeless on CD 3 streets along with the need to have some teams expanded to 3 people for safety require additional staff City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Enhance NORC programs and health servicesSocial workers need increased funding for pay parity in order to hire and retain staffCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsThis program focuses investments to add social worker and support staff to schools with high homeless population.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DEPA small program is currently underway using roadside sound meters and cameras to capture evidence of vehicles that violate New York State's Vehicle and Traffic Law and the City's Noise Code. To effectively expand this initiative citywide, additional funding must be secured not only for equipment but also for the staffing necessary to review violations, manage enforcement, and maintain the system. City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Increase health and safety inspections, e.g. for restaurants and childcare programsIt is very difficult to recruit and retain inspectors necessary to ensure public health. Increased pay parity will help narrow the salary gapCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate schoolEighty-five percent of Community School District 1 schools share a building with one or more schools, resulting in reduced access to gym, arts and enrichment, science labs, and acceptable hours for school lunch. Site 5 at Essex Crossing has been reserved for a school. The reserved site is in School District 2 but the intention is to have a District one/two school. CB 3 schools date back to 1900 wiCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DPRAdditional funds are needed to increase year-round workforce for parks maintenance so that there is less of a need to rely on temporary or seasonal staffCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more frequent litter basket collectionLitter basket service must be expanded in Community District 3, which has been designated as a rat mitigation zone. The district's high concentration of restaurants attracts heavy foot traffic and generates significant waste, leading to frequent litter basket overflows. The proliferation of Open Restaurants has further increased the volume of garbage, particularly on weekends. As a result, CD 3 stCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other runaway and homeless youth requestsThese programs serve youth holistically, enabling them to obtain the services needed to place them on a path to independent living and stability. The three types of services include residential services, drop-in centers, and street outreach. Additional funding is neededCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other request for services to support low-income New YorkersIncreased funding is necessary for higher salaries to recruit and retain lawyers who provide legal services for eviction prevention.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This is a highly visible location, and currently unreconstructed malls attract garbage and derelict bikes. This has a negative impact on local businesses and does not address the lack of amenities needed by the community and tourists. Additionally, $2 million has been allocated for the Delancey Street Comfort Station.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other foster care and child welfare requestsChildcare assistance (vouchers) for families with children between 6 months to 13 years who previously did not qualify for other state and federal assistance due to their immigration status and also help newly arrived migrant families. This is not baselined so it is not guaranteed. Continued support is needed.City response (Administration for Children's Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other facilities for homeless requestsCB 3 is currently experiencing a crisis with the street homeless population and beds in the community are not immediately available for those needing services. Safe Haven beds are low-threshold housing that enable street homeless to transition to housing and have proven effective. Single-person units are needed to accommodate those who are not prepared to accept beds in 2-person units. The promisCity response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
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Enhance NORC programs and health servicesLack of funding has caused nurse hours to be cut at NORCs. Increased funding is needed to bring full time nursing back to the NORCsCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsCurrent school nursing expenses outweigh the current budget. Increased funding is necessary to address the budget gap and pay parity to be able to offer school nurses competitive salariesCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate other site component01M378 School playground Renovation NeededCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other park programming requestsPlayground Associates provide seasonal recreation activities for children and also maintain facilities and grounds and organize events.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more on-street trash cans and recycling containersBy the end of FY25, 70% of all trash will be required to be containerized under new city mandates. In FY26, the City plans to begin deploying on-street stationary bins in Community Board 9. However, funding has not been allocated for this program beyond that pilot area. To effectively meet the city's containerization goals and address ongoing sanitation and rodent issues, funding should be provideCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DYCDCB 3 is home to more than 17,000 children under 18 years of age, many of whom attend after school programs through Comprehensive After School System of NYC (COMPASS), which is made up of over 800 programs serving K-12 and SONYC serving grades 6-8. Many of these much-needed programs in the Lower East Side have waitlists, and with the large number of new asylum seekers there is more need than ever fCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance rental assistance programs/vouchers for permanent housingIncreased funding is necessary for rental assistance for those experiencing homelessness to be able to access housing. The budget has been increased but budget gaps remainCity response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This will be a destination park that will provide waterfront access with various amenities needed by the community. Additional funding is needed to complete the master plan. We are now in Phase 2.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other senior center program requestsNo seniors are denied a meal through this program, which means some senior centers must dig deeper than others to keep up with demand, therefore more funding would help meet this need. Continued support is neededCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Renovate interior building component01M378 School playground Renovation NeededCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Parks Enforcement Police provide a uniformed presence where they safeguard Parks properties and facilities and enforce rules and regulations regarding quality-of-life.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DSNYThe Precision Cleaning Initiative targets chronic sanitation issues such as illegal dumping, persistent littering, and debris accumulation in hard-to-maintain areas. These conditions have been a longstanding problem near the Williamsburg Bridge and in other heavily trafficked locations across the district. Expanded funding for this program will allow for more frequent and targeted cleanups, improvCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other services for immigrants and immigrant families requestsThis program includes legal services for immigrant youth (to assist youth with legal affairs and addresses their needs for housing, education, health, and mental health and other social services and benefits) and comprehensive services for immigrant families (to identify needs of recently arrived immigrant families with limited English, and ensure their access to the services and benefits). WithCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DPRFunding is needed for new fencing and installation of on-site water.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 4Enhance home care servicesThe Department for the Aging works with case-management agencies to provide in-home care for people ages 60 and older.City response (Department for the Aging): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 4Renovate interior building component01M15 funding to renovate school auditoriumCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DPRFunding is needed for additional gardeners to maintain the district's growing number of parks, planting areas, and new park spaces.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide or expand community composting programsCurrent funding for community composting programs includes over $5 million in discretionary allocations from the City Council. To ensure long-term program stability, effective planning, and continuity of service, this funding should be baselined within the City budget. Composting nonprofits not only process organic waste and reduce landfill use but also play a vital role in educating the public abCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide, expand, or enhance Cornerstone and Beacon programs (all ages, including young adults)Increase funding for Cornerstone programs, which serve students and their families year-round in NYCHA community centers. Additional funding to increase the number of slotsCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Play equipment, safety surface, spray shower, drainage, and comfort station need renovation to make ADA compliant and upgrade fixtures New-need better security fencing for skatepark.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Renovate interior building component01M63 funding to renovate school auditorium including air conditioning neededCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other street trees and forestry services requestsIncreased funding for this staff was not baselined. Baselined funding would allow Parks to maintain its current level of staffng.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Provide, expand, or enhance the Summer Youth Employment ProgramIncreasing and baselining funding for this youth employment program will ensure more applicants are connected with job placements. Continued support is neededCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other capital budget request for DPRBathrooms were included in original design but not constructed and there are no bathrooms along the waterfront open spaces in Two Bridges.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Renovate interior building component01M056 - funding for air conditioning for cafeteria and auditoriumCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Forestry services, including street tree maintenanceFunding would go towards keeping up with demand for pruning and stump removal requests. This is necessary for public safety.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide, expand, or enhance the Summer Youth Employment ProgramThis program continues SYEP experiences by proving SYEP participants who are between the ages of 16-19 and currently in-school with career readiness training and paid employment opportunities for up to 25 weeks from October to March. Continued support is neededCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 6Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Sidewalks are badly in need of replacement and have become a safety issue.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Renovate exterior building component01M140 funding to renovate school playgroundCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding to replace sidewalks outside park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 8Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Play equipment, safety surface, spray shower area, and greenery needs renovation.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkInstall elevator to make second floor accessible.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Restoration includes the replacement of missing granite and bronze elements, the cleaning and repointing of the existing granite, and the repair or replacement of the plumbing to make the foundation operable.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Pathways, including fencing, landscaping, benches, sidewalks and retaining walls need reconstruction.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Reach the board
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