Midtown
Manhattan Community Board 5
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.
Bradley Sherburme
chair · district manager Marisa Mack
Second Thursday, 6:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
113
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 new homeless shelters or SROsNew York's overall homeless population has reached record highs (147,000 slept in the city's shelter system in April, 2024 according to City Limits) and save haven beds, which are low-barrier shelter settings offer fewer restrictions, more privacy and security, and better staffing and social services, have not kept pace.City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The 2024 Participatory Budgeting process led to a vote to fund new fencing in Evelyn's Playground in Union Square Park, but funding is still needed to replace the surface area, which is a safety issue.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance primary prevention services to strengthen familiesAdditional budget is needed for ACS's Childcare Voucher program to serve families currently on the waitlist and ensure all eligible applicants have access to affordable childcare. Increased funding will help reduce the waitlist and provide critical support for low-income parents across the district. There are approximately 3,000 children on the childcare voucher waitlist as of June 2025. AccordingCity response (Administration for Children's Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Upgrade or create new plazasWe would like for funding to continue for these two plazas (38/39th Sts & 39/40th Sts) that have been assigned to become permanent. We would like to see work begin and completed as soon as possible.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade a senior centerFunding for dedicated assistance to initiate senior community care centers. The district has been rezoned to create significantly more housing and anticipate increased senior needs.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryFund the Elevator Replacement: $2,500,000 and Projected Shortfall for HVAC Replacement for the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryCity response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand street outreachIncrease capacity & funding for outreach to homeless through additional outreach hiringCity response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance home care servicesFunding to support Project Find's mission to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate, upgrade or provide new community board facilities and equipmentunding for all Community Boards to cover the costs to provide sufficient space to have Full Board meeting. Every other city agency is given funding to have work space. Community Boards are one of the few city agencies that are required by law to have public meetings to do its almost all of its required work. After the pandemic CB5 is having an increasingly difficult time getting private spaces donCity response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEMurray Hill Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population and has nearly doubled enrollment from approximately 300 students last year. To continue supporting this growth and expand enrichment opportunities, the school is requesting funding for the following initiative: Laptops for students, $100,000 - The new laptops will support the 1:1 device opportunities MHA has for all their sCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPAdditional street-level air quality monitoring in high traffic corridors and child recreational areas (e.g., playgrounds, schools)City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOBThe City should commission and support a comprehensive study to evaluate opportunities for material reuse and recycling in demolition and deconstruction projects. This study should inform the development of a policy that requires the salvage, reuse, and/or recycling of materials from public and private demolition sites. The goal is to reduce construction-related landfill waste, significantly lowerCity response (Department of Buildings): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other zoning and land use requestsStudy to find a way of incorporating minimum affordable housing requirements in every housing development as part of DCP Zoning rulesCity response (Department of City Planning): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOHMHCreate a Neighborhood Mental Health Hub in the Midtown South Mixed Use Rezone area to provide community-based preventative care, crisis response, and social work services.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The 2024 Participatory Budgeting process led to a vote to fund new fencing in Evelyn's Playground in Union Square Park, but funding is still needed to replace the surface area, which is a safety issue.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
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Provide more public artPublic art installations should be a part of the pedestrianization of Broadway and the Broadway Vision plan.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand or improve nutritional programs, e.g., school mealsMany families depend on school meals to meet their children's daily nutritional needs. Insufficient funding place the City's school food programs,and by extension, children's health and educational outcomes,at risk. Sustained investment is essential to ensure adequate staffing levels and reliable meal service in all schools in the district.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or provide new street lightsWe would like to see the State grant money that Garment District Alliance got allocated by Albany for more street lighting on 7th & 8th Avenues be put to use. DOT has sole authority to site and install the additional street lamps. So far, DOT has been silent on where they are in their process and what is the current status of putting the State money to use. Because the State is funding the CapitalCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DEPFunding for air quality monitoring on congestion pricing impactCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentIncreased funding for preparedness and prevention program for suicide prevention, mental health and substance abuse. Mental health issues are one of the major concerns within our district and funding is needed to provide the programs and supports that those suffering require.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Renovate or upgrade an existing health care facilityBellevue Hospital, which is used by over 1 million fellow New Yorkers, requires a system upgrade for the Old Medical Library space in the C/D building. Although Bellevue is not located in CB5, CB5 has no hospitals in district and residents, particularly our vulnerable populations, make use of Bellevue's services and we are therefore supportive of their needs. This space is actively used for eventsCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Information technology goods and servicesFunding to provide all Communty Boards with recording (audio visual) equipment and funding to provide training to staff at all Community Boards on how to use the audio visual recording equipment.City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve trash removal and cleanlinessRequesting a redesign study of DPR's garbage location at Union Square Park with consultation with DOT and DSNY to finally resolve the long-standing issue on Union Square East. The bike lane, next to where DPR keeps its trash bins for pickup by DSNY, is frequently covered in garbage residue, resulting in a smelly and slippery condition for bikers and pedestrians.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsBetter IT infrastructure for tracking violations and effective ability to upload info to a separate inter-agency database, so that NYPD's interactions with the homeless and the mentally ill can be used in a timely manner by other agencies to better serve that population.City response (Police Department): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Provide more frequent garbage or recycling pick-upAdditional trash pickups for areas without BIDsCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryAndrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library:-- Elevator Replacement: $2,500,000-- Projected Shortfall for HVAC Replacement: $1,873,500City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade a high schoolTo bring Manhattan Village Academy located at 43 West 23rd street up to full accessibility so that an individual with mobility impairment may enter and access all relevant programs and services, including the science laboratory, library, cafeteria, and the gymnasium; in some cases school programs may need to be re-located to accommodate access. At least one restroom must be accessible as well.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for SBSAdditional Funding for MSMX district to increase commercial anti-harassment services and provide relocation assistance for displaced businesses.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOTDevelop a more robust Micro Mobility (Bike, E-Bike, E-Scooter) Education campaign for riders of those vehiclesCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DYCDAdditional support for DYCD budget will help sustain and expand youth programs and other youth initiatives that provide essential enrichment and support for children and families. Our district request surveys also reflect demand for after-school programs to support working families in the community.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Expand programs in emerging and legacy industries, e.g. fashion, film, advanced and food manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, offshore wind, freight, and maritimeFunding for an Innovation Hub to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth in MSMX or study to promote innovation and technology in MSMX.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HHCFund the expansion of Bellevue Hospital's emergency services to meet the mental health needs of unhoused individuals. Although Bellevue is not located in CB5, CB5 has no hospitals in district and residents - particularly our vulnerable populations - make use of Bellevue's services.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance tenant protection programsFully Fund Local Law 53. The City must fully fund Local Law 53, which requires the office of Civil Justice to work with community groups to educate tenants about their rights in housing court. The City should also better fund tenant representation in housing court by increasing baseline funding for tenant representation. Housing court cases are funded at approximately 70% of the cost of representiCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand access to public health insurance such as MedicaidAdditional funding for staff, outreach, and technology for NYC Care and similar programs are needed in order to focus on connecting NYC's most vulnerable people who are also striving to become self-sufficient contributors to our community with basic healthcare servicesCity response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for LPCLPC, partnering with NYC Housing Development Corporation, to establish and fund a dedicated capital pool providing grants to support historically appropriate facade restoration on landmarked properties that have: small and mid-sized property owners, nonprofit institutions as owners, or had sidewalk sheds for a long duration. Restoration of historic facades requires specialized materials and skilCity response (Landmarks Preservation Commission): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for MOCJIncreased funding for alternatives to incarceration and court-based diversion programs at Midtown Community CourtCity response (Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve subway station or train cleanliness, safety and maintenanceIncrease in Funding for Cleaning and Graffiti Removal in the Transit InfrastructureCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD programs requestsShoplifting has increased at stores in CB5. We would like to see more foot patrols of the stores, and the neighborhood in general, as a preventative measure. And, store owners need education on basic, legal, and safe measures to take to prevent theft.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsIncrease NYPL expense funding to allow for more hours of library operations, including -restoring Sunday hours, to all our 5 branch locations in operation, -reopening the Terrance Cardinal Cooke - Cathedral Library branch, and -restoring Mon-Thurs 8am-11pm hours at SNFL as it was when it was the Mid-Manhattan Library (currently, SNFL closes at 9pm M-Th).City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestThe Commission protects the rights of people to be free from discrimination as they seeking housing, and particularly enforces laws prohibiting source of income discrimination (also called voucher discrimination). Source of income discrimination by landlords and brokers is rampant and prevents many homeless households from being able to find apartments, even when they have subsidy vouchers. DespitCity response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Provide new homeless shelters or SROsFunding support semi-private shelter accommodations and emergency beds for the homeless population.City response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance preventive services and community based alternatives for youthExtend and baseline funding for the initiatives that are at risk of cut in July 2026 to ensure long-term stability and continued support for students, families, educators, and providers: Restorative justice ($6M)City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Repair or provide new street lightsCM Rivera provided funding to DOT in FY24 for new streetlights on 14th St., but we are waiting on progress since then.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade a senior centerIncreased funding for capital infrastructure such as maintenance of delivery vehicles, kitchen equipment, HVACs for senior centers and elevator repairs for Project Finds CoffeehouseCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other request for services for the homelessFunding to create communication infrastructure to coordinate services for unhoused individuals and families. Enhance data coordination: Establish a city-wide dashboard tracking outcomes - shelter exits, housing placements, tenure retention - disaggregated to community-board level.City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Increase case management capacityExpand case management to reduce case management workload, expand financial case management and housing support to help older adults maintain stability and access benefits like SNAP, SCRIE, and DRIE, along with expanded caregiver supportCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPAdditional funding for noise cameras in support of quality of life improvements and enforcementCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other zoning and land use requestsStudy for finding additional alternative adaptive reuse of office building. Given that the Midtown South Rezoning is limited in its reach, additional mechanisms for developers to convert vacant office space as well as changes to building regulations to make it easier to convert would be beneficialCity response (Department of City Planning): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2New equipment for maintenancePurchase of John Deere vehicle for Karcher Snow System for Madison Square ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DOEAs of 2023, 25.8% of households in Manhattan Community Districts 5 and 6 are non-English speaking. Language barriers and immigration-related challenges often limit parents' ability to fully engage in their children's education. Although the Immigrant Family Engagement program has received one-time funding in recent years, it has not yet been baselined. Making this funding permanent ensures consisCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or provide new street lightsWe are asking for additional lighting on the Broadway pedestrian plazas between W36th and W41st Streets. The additional lighting will make the spaces more inviting, safer, and more likely to be used after sundown. We especially would like the 2 plazas that are being made permanent to be used as much as possible.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentData indicates that the program has been successful in the 31 precincts in which it operates and it should expand to help with the mental health crisis in our district. CB5- Funding to integrate mental health professionals into NYPD and EMS responses within the district, in line with the B-HEARD model.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other Capital health care facilities requestFunding for additional mental health emergency room beds and mental health in-patient hospital beds needing long term careCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Additional funding for PEP and hiring more PEP officersCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsAdequate number and doverse types of vehicles for NYPD to better enforce traffic laws for bikes, micro-mobility vehicles, cars, trucks, and buses.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Increase vacant lot cleaningVacant lots throughout district continue to collect garbageCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade a high schoolBaruch College Campus High School needs to lease another floor in their rented space in order to comply with the new class size law, as they do not have any more usable classroom space in their current configuration.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for SBSAdditional funding for SBS NYC Business Solutions Centers (BSCs) to provide services to local small business owners to make them aware of available programs and services and to facilitate businesses accessing these programs and servicesCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide new bike lanesCurrent bike lane conflicts with garbage pick up. Requesting a study by DOT to redesign bike lane around DPR's garbage container location. DOT repaved Union Square East. However, there is still a conflict on Union Square East, whereby the bike lane passes right by the the curb where DPR keeps it's trash bins for pickup.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance residential servicesSustained City investment is critical to meet the growing needs of these vulnerable young people and to support their stability, transition, and integration into school and community life, especially as the district closes its remaining shelters.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance tenant protection programsRestore the Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection (AHTP) program funding and ensure that legal service providers can effectively support low-income rentersCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other request for services for vulnerable New YorkersContinuation of funding for the city pilot program called Promise NYC, which covers up to $700 a week in childcare to undocumented children with low income parentsCity response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for LPCIncrease budget lines for enforcement and inspection staff for LPCCity response (Landmarks Preservation Commission): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 2Other expense budget request for MOCJDevelop an interagency taskforce like the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition (8th Ave corridor) to service more areas in the district like the 7th Avenue corridor from Penn Station to Times Square.City response (Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Improve subway station or train cleanliness, safety and maintenanceSpecifically, we are advocating for increased funding for the maintenance and sanitation of subway elevators, which are critical access points for millions of New Yorkers, especially people with disabilities, seniors, parents with strollers, and travelers with luggageCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsIncrease funding for NYPD Traffic Task Force to hire additional traffic agents in order to increase the number locations officers direct/manage traffic at intersections and to increase enforcement of moving vehicle violations enforcement (including bikes, e-vehicles, cars, and trucks).City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide new homeless shelters or SROsFunding support semi-private shelter accommodations and emergency beds for the homeless population.City response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for ACSExtend and baseline Mental Health Continuum funding at $5MCity response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Renovate or upgrade a senior centerIncreased funding for capital infrastructure such as maintenance of delivery vehicles, kitchen equipment, HVACs for senior centers and elevator repairs for Project FIND Woodstock CenterCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Increase home delivered meals capacityIncreased funding for home-delivered meals, and elder-abuse prevention programs. A growing population of older adults, including those at risk of homelessness, requires comprehensive services to remain safelyCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Planning support for previously approved land use or zoning actionsProvide additional funding to DCP to provide annual public reporting on progress toward MSMX commitments, with specific metrics on affordable and supportive housing, open space, infrastructure, school space, community investments, health, and safety outcomesCity response (Department of City Planning): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Other capital budget request for DPRUnion Square Park needs to address critical infrastructure needs. - Replace Interior Pathways: Site Access, Tree Protection, Excavation, Fill Materials, Concrete, Paving, Hex Blocks, Remove, Reset, or Replace Step Risers & Granite Banding, Remove & Reset Benches. - New Water Lines and Irrigation: Excavation, Piping, Heads, Vaults, Wiring, Controls & Service ConnectCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other educational programs requestsInvesting in education fosters curiosity, innovation, and opportunity. The New York City STEM Education Network, based at ExpandEd Schools (218 W. 40th Street), supports STEM learning citywide from early childhood through adulthood. Increased funding will expand hands-on learning and career pathways, preparing the next generation of leaders and strengthening an informed, engaged electorate.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Repair or build new seawalls or bulkheadsThis station sits on top of a former wetland and is at heightened risk for flooding during sudden, intense rain events, which we increasingly have been experiencing. It has flooded on several occasions.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentMental health needs have increased citywide and there is a desperate need for expanded Intensive Mobile Treatment ("IMT") teams and more funding for Assertive Community Treatment ("ACT") teams, which are designed to provide intensive, continuous, flexible support and treatment to individuals in their communities, including mental health, substance use, and peer specialists including psychiatric trCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Provide a new or expanded health care facilityFund new medical respite beds for individuals experiencing homelessness who are not hospital-eligible but need recovery careCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other cleaning requestsReimbursement for the money that BIDs paid to purchase and install curbside trash holding bins in order to meet the city's mandate that all BIDs and neighborhood organizations that bag & collect public refuse must now hold that collected trash in containers approved by DSNY and DOT.City response (Department of Sanitation): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Renovate or upgrade a high schoolBaruch College Campus High School requests funding to lease an additional floor in its current building. The school has reached full capacity and no longer has available classroom space within its existing layout. Additional leased space is necessary to comply with the new class size law and ensure adequate learning environments for all students.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Support non-profit organizational development and capacity buildingFunding to expand space opportunities for non-profits and art and cultural uses such as funding for storefront pop-ups; SBS' Storefront StartupCity response (Department of Small Business Services): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Provide new traffic or pedestrian signalsAsking for a study of siting additional street lights on West 26th - 31st Streets and West 36th - 41st Streets, between 5th and 8th AvenuesCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance the out-of-school youth program for job training and employment servicesContinue increased funding for these programs - SYEP and Learn & EarnCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance programs for homeowners and first-time homebuyersIncrease funding to $140M over the next 2 years for the Homes Now Plan that will help fund Open DoorCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other request for services for vulnerable New YorkersFund case management services for New Arrivals/Asylum Seekers for a sufficient duration to connect people with the services they need.City response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Hire additional community affairs officersMore funding and resources for Quality of Life teams as that is the majority of our complaints.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance primary prevention services to strengthen familiesExtend and baseline funding for the initiatives that are at risk of cut in July 2026 to ensure long-term stability and continued support for students, families, educators, and providers: Immigrant family communications and outreach ($4MCity response (Administration for Children's Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate or upgrade a senior centerFunding for electric or hybrid meal delivery vehicles to improve environmental impact and reliability for homebound meal recipientsCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Enhance educational and recreational programsFunding to support mental health and social programming for older adults, especially those living alone or experiencing loss and isolation. With increasing mental health needs, a growing population of older adults, including those at risk of homelessness, requires comprehensive services to remain safely housed and connected to community supportCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Planning support for previously approved land use or zoning actionsProvide funding for Community Board 5 to have an advisory board and community oversight committees for MSMX to track progress of POAs and to monitor and respond to public safety and quality-of-life impactsCity response (Department of City Planning): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkThe Vital Parks Initiative outlines an investment of over $150 million to rebuild 36 restrooms and add 46 new bathrooms over the next five years. We are requesting at least two free-of-charge, staffed public bathrooms at Madison Square ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other educational programs requestsPrograms that connect classroom learning to the wider world are transformative for students. Organizations such as Reach the World, BioBus, BEAM, Hudson River Community Sailing, NYBG, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and AMNH enhance DOE curricula and inspire curiosity, confidence, and global awareness. Increased City investment in these experiential learning partners will equip students withCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Upgrade or create new plazasRequest for capital funding to replace temporary materials with Permanent Pedestrian Plaza on Broadway between 41-42 Street to serve as gateway plaza that connects Times Square to Broadway Vision CorridorCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Provide or expand occupational skills training programsPrioritize funding for workforce development programs in construction, green building, healthcare, tech, fashion, design and performing arts, for local residents impacted by the rezoning. SBS NYC Construction RampUp Program Green Jobs Corps / green economy initiatives Jobs to Build On (JtBO) NYC Green Build Workforce DevelopmentCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Provide new traffic or pedestrian signalsAdditional DOT expense funding for siting analysis, procurement, and installation of additional NYS-funded street lights on 7th & 8th Avenue between 34th-42nd Sts.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other youth workforce development requestsIn the FY 2026 Preliminary Budget, Learn To Work program received one-time funding of $31 million. Permanent funding will ensure that at-risk youth continue to have access to education, career pathways, and the support necessary to achieve long-term success.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide, expand, or enhance rental subsidies programsAdditional HPD funding of ELLA, SHLP, MIMI, NCP, Open Door, SARA, NCF and other affordable housing funds to create more affordable and supportive housing and deeper affordabilityCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Enhance cash assistance programsIncrease funding for emergency food assistance, rental support, and eviction-prevention programs such as the Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS). Rising food insecurity and housing instability require expanded services to meet the needs of low-income residents and to prevent homelessnessCity response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Hire additional transit police officersHire more officers for those districtsCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate or upgrade a senior centerInvestments in accessibility, safety, and technology infrastructure to modernize spaces that support aging-in-place initiativesCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkThe Vital Parks Initiative outlines an investment of over $150 million to rebuild 36 restrooms and add 46 new bathrooms over the next five years. We are requesting to expand the Men's Room to 2 toilets and repair the structural issues for the Women's Room, as noted on https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/restrooms/675#:~:text=Public%20Restrooms%20:%20Union%20Square%20Pavilion,Public%20Restrooms%City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 5Other educational programs requestsMurray Hill Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population and has nearly doubled enrollment from approximately 300 students last year. To continue supporting this growth and expand enrichment opportunities, the school is requesting funding for the following initiative: 1. Camp Ramapo, $60,000 - Students will attend a schoolwide retreat for a team building activities. This trip willCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Upgrade or create new plazasFunding to design and install permanent materials, including electrical access, on the Broadway pedestrian plazas from East 21st Street to West 26th StreetCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DOTIncrease funding for more inspectorsCity response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other expense budget request for DYCDLast year, Summer Rising enrolled over 100,000 students with tens of thousands more on waitlists. Additional support for the program will provide enrichment opportunities and support for more children and families.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other homelessness prevention program requestIncreased funding for Homebase Program and updated funding paramaters would enable services such as Services for the UnderServed (the city's first and largest provider of Homebase services) to provide for things like furniture, food, job readiness support, and other essentials associated with transitioning to a new home or staying stably housed.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other expense budget request for DOEFunding for more full-time school social workers to support mental health in schools. CB5- Fund school-based mental health counselors at area schools to support students affected by trauma, displacement, or instability from new development patternsCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Upgrade or create new plazasWe would like to see DDC and DOT work together to allow for electric access within the Broadway pedestrian plazas (36/37th, 37/38th, 40/41st Sts). These plazas are not yet identified to become permanent. Access to electric wiring within the plaza will allow for better lighting, more public use, and better safety.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Address traffic congestionStudy & installation of traffic calming at Park Ave South & E 29th St.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Provide, expand, or enhance English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) servicesIncrease funding and capacity for language programs serving immigrant and asylum-seeking youth, including ESOL services. Sustained investment is essential to meet the growing needs of these vulnerable young people and to support their successful transition and integration into school and community life, especially as the district closes its remaining shelters.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Install streetscape improvements42nd Street Capital Reconstruction: After DDC addresses the sewer and water mains, we want to see a redesign and reconfiguration of West 42nd Street, in particular west of Broadway, that will allow for expanded pedestrian space that will be at-grade with the sidewalks and protected with permanent bollards.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Other traffic improvement requestsRequest a painted crosswalk be installed at the mid-point of West 27th Street in front of the Feldman Center on the north side, connecting to the south side where three residence halls house over 1,000 first-year students. Feldman is the main entrance to the academic buildings. A curb cut and any additional safety improvements indicated are also requested. This will enhance accessibility and accesCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Install streetscape improvementsExtend permanent sidewalk extensions on 7th & 8th Avenues between 34th & 42nd StsCity response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 8Other expense budget request for DOTStudy extending sidewalk on Madison Ave from 42nd-57th Sts.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Other expense budget request for DOTRequest for DOT to study implementation plans for the the MSMX rezoned areas to create grass/turf areas on Broadway.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Reach the board
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From the city’s official community board directory and the Register of Community Board Budget Requests (updated daily). Member rosters arrive when borough president appointment lists are ingested; meeting summaries arrive with the document tier.