Upper East Side, LenoxHill, Yorkville, and Roosevelt Island
Manhattan Community Board 8
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.
Valerie S. Mason
chair · district manager Ian Mcknight
Third Wednesday, 6:30PM
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
67
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Other facilities for homeless requestsIncrease funding to provide more permanent housing for homeless people.City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkExpedite the reconstruction of Ruppert Park and the construction of a restroom at Ruppert Park. Ensure sufficient funding is available to advance this project.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance primary prevention services to strengthen familiesProvide additional funding for children's services, especially programs to prevent abuse and neglect.City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsFund phase 3 of Andrew Haswell Green Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand street outreachIncrease funding for mental health and other services targeted to the homeless, as well as for homeless services outreach personnel, especially during the overnight hours. Dedicate extra resources at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, 72nd Street and Second Avenue, Second Avenue between 86th and 87th Streets, and the west side of Second Avenue at 64th and 65th Streets.City response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Allocate funds for outreach services to homebound older adults and for programs that allow the elderly to age in placeProvide funding for eviction prevention services for at-risk senior citizens.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)Train and hire additional DOB inspectors for compliance and code enforcement, including for illegal signage. Hire auditors for applications.City response (Department of Buildings): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other garbage collection and recycling infrastructure requestsThe Board appreciates DSNY's state-of-the-art recycling programs and the rollout of organics collection in the five boroughs, and urges continued support for these excellent programs.City response (Department of Sanitation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other educational programs requestsFund additional 3-K and Pre-K seats in Community District 8.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Clean catch basinsProvide for more frequent cleaning of catch basins across Community District 8, and especially at East 87th Street and Second Avenue, as well as East End Avenue near 89th and 90th Streets.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsFund increased rodent control throughout the district, particularly on 85th Street between Second and Third Avenues, and on 88th Street between Fifth and Park Avenues.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other garbage collection and recycling infrastructure requestsPurchase and install Big Belly or other large and secure trash bins. Some of the larger bins have been replaced recently with open mesh cans, resulting in garbage spilling out and feeding the rat population, especially along Second Avenue.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsWe understand from discussions with both DOT and DEP that the ongoing drainage problem at the northwest corner of East 72nd Street and Second Avenue,resulting in frequent standing water,is now a matter between DOT and the MTA, as the pedestrian ramps in question were installed as part of the Second Avenue Subway project. This condition has persisted for nearly ten years, and we urge that it now beCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Fund additional PEP officers to enforce parks rules in all District parks.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for HPDProvide more affordable housing for all income very low, low, and middle income New Yorkers.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Renovate or upgrade public housing developmentsFund needed repairs and upgrades at the Isaacs Houses/Holmes Towers, including elevator replacements, apartment repairs, and general maintenance. There are over 1,100 open work orders at Holmes Towers and 1,500 open work orders at Isaacs Houses.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesThe Board understands that $300,000 in City Council discretionary capital funding, to be used in part for a new cooling system at the 19th Precinct House, has been accepted by the NYPD's Facility Management division. Please advise as to the scope of work and project timeline. We urge that this project be advanced for completion prior to the hot summer months, and that additional funding be provideCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryProvide funding for a ramp or other means of accessibility at the Yorkville Branch Library. We appreciate that this project is in front end planning and request that the project be accelerated as accessibility of the libraries is critically important. We have prioritized this request for several years, we ask for an update on the status of this request.City response (New York Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other cleaning requestsIncrease the frequency of sanitation pick up and street sweeping.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolFund the construction of 3K and Pre-K seats in Community District 8. There are insufficient seats in the district to meet demand, and parents are required to bring their children to other parts of the city for services.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other business regulatory assistance requestsExpand funding and support programs to address challenges faced by small businesses. Expand grants, technical assistance, OATH hearing assistance, landlord harassment assistance, marketing opportunities, low-interest loans, and other support to for small businesses facing challenges from hybrid work resulting in fewer full time employees to frequent their businesses, on-line retailers, high rentsCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOTFund additional DOT inspectors for enforcement of regulations related to the outdoor dining program.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other youth workforce development requestsIncrease funding for youth programs in CB8. Fully fund the Summer Youth Employment Program, Learning to Work Program, and other youth workforce development programs.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense budget request for HHCProvide additional funding for Coler on Roosevelt Island to address staffing needsCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand, or enhance Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)Increase funding to support food pantries and other community organizations that provide meals and groceries to food insecure residents of Community District 8.City response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve public housing maintenance and cleanlinessProvide more rodent extermination in the Isaacs Houses and Holmes Tower.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersFund additional police officers for the 19th Precinct and the Central Park Precinct.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsFund Sunday service without cutting weekday hours at one library in Community District 8.City response (New York Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other community board facilities and staff requestsIncrease funding for community boards to support and retain talented staff, and pay staff fairly.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Provide funding to complete the full structural repair of the East River Esplanade between 59th and 96th Streets, including all underground infrastructure and seawall repair. Ensure all sinkholes are repaired and the root cause of the sinkholes is correctedCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Provide funding to renovate the restrooms in Carl Schurz Park at 87th Street. The restrooms are dated and in need of renovation. This is critical as there is an insufficient number of public restrooms in the district and is an issue that comes up at many community board meetings.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DFTAIncrease funding for services for older adults, including personal and home care, transportation services, meals-on-wheels, senior congregate care meal programs and case managers.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other programs to address public health issues requestsIncrease funding for enforcement of all food vendor rules and regulations, in cooperation with the Department of Sanitation.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingInstall crosstown bike lanes approximately every 10 blocks between 60th Street and 110th Street on both sides of Central Park and a two-way protected bikeway around Central Park. This is a safety issue and CB8 passed a resolution supporting this request in September 2022.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Improve the quality/staffing of existing programs offered in parks or recreational centersProvide increased funding for senior programing at community parks and senior centersCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryPlease allocate $5 million in funding to repair and improve the facade and windows, as well as fund a partial replacement of the HVAC system on the third floor of the 67th Street Library.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other cleaning requestsIn cooperation with DEP, provide for more frequent cleaning of catch basins across Community District 8, and especially at East 87th Street and Second Avenue, as well as East End Avenue near 89th and 90th Streets.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide a new or expand an existing high schoolThere is a need for a new high school in Community District 8. The number of qualified students admitted to Eleanor Roosevelt High School from Community District 8 has declined significantly forced qualified students to travel to other parts of New York City. Accordingly, the district needs a new high school.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other traffic improvement requestsIncrease the number of workers to inspect, repair, and preserve the DOT's infrastructure -- both bridges and roads -- as well as sidewalk repairs. These are critical for pedestrian safety.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)Fund accessible and affordable out-of-school time and daycare programs for all children who go to school in CD8 or who have parents who work in CD8.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance rental assistance programs/vouchers for permanent housingFurther increase funding for more permanent housing for homeless people.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsFund additional traffic agents near the Queensboro Bridge, especially East 62nd and East 63rd Streets, to help with traffic and to enforce bike and electric scooter rules to protect pedestrians and cyclists.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense requestProvide funding to the Board of Elections for additional poll sites; more maintenance technicians available to repair machines/ensure machines are working.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Continue reconstruction work at St. Catherine's ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkProvide funding to renovate the public restroom building in St. Catherine's Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsProvide for rat mitigation in tree pits, especially along East 89th Steet, and on First Avenue between 79th and 80th Streets.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsRestore the Parks budget and provide additional funding for year-round workers and Associate Parks and Recreation Workers (APSWs) at NYC Parks and Recreation, including parks maintenance staff, gardeners, and tree pruners.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryPlease allocate $2.5 million for facade restoration at the Yorkville Library and allocate an additional $r million to install a new ADA elevator and 4 stop electrical upgrade at the library.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Increase enforcement of street vendingProvide funding for inspectors to regulate and enforce rules concerning mobile food vendors.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance the out-of-school youth program for job training and employment servicesProvide additional funding for youth services at the Isaacs Center and give priority for Isaacs Center programs to youth and adolescent residents of Holmes Towers and Isaacs Houses.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsProvide funding to increase the hours of traffic agents at the 96th Street entrance to the FDR.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Continue with reconstruction work at 24 Sycamores Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Fund the reconstruction of Samuel Seabury Playground and multipurpose play area. This park is used by adjacent public schools and residents of both the Upper East Side and East Harlem.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other park maintenance and safety requestsProvide funding for rodent exterminators in all parks within CD8 and plant rodent-resistant foliage.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Provide more frequent litter basket collectionIncrease the collection frequency of litter baskets, especially along East 86th Street. Litter baskets are often overflowing.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsProvide additional funding to expand the Truck Traffic Enforcement Unit.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Proceed with funded work at Andrew Haswell Green Phase 2BCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkProvide funding to renovate the public restroom building at the Samuel Seabury Playground.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Plant new street treesInstall new trees where they are missing in Community District 8.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Increase enforcement of dirty sidewalk/dirty area/failure to clean area lawsProvide for increased enforcement of street and sidewalk cleaning rules against landlords and shop owners, especially along East 86th Street.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsProvide funding to increase the current number of traffic control agents and school crossing guards.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Provide funding to redesign and renovate the one-hundred-year-old park house and related infrastructure in John Jay Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Increase enforcement of canine waste lawsProvide for increased enforcement of "pooper scooper" laws requiring dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Additionally, furnish dog waste bag dispensers throughout Community District 8 and provide regular bag refills.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Hire additional uniformed officersProvide funding to increase the number of officers focused on bike and scooter enforcement.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Provide funding to repair the Stanley Isaacs Playground at 96th Street. We appreciate the funding provided by the New York Rangers to replace the hockey rink. However, repairs and upgrades are needed to the playground as well, including improved lighting, new benches, and new play equipment.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other enforcement requestsProvide for increased enforcement of rules against feeding pigeons.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsProvide funding for increased enforcement related to parking placard abuse, as well as general parking enforcement.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Reach the board
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