Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, Springfield Gardens, Baisley Park, Rochdale Village, and South Jamaica
Queens Community Board 12
Appointed by the Queens Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Rev. Carlene Thorbs
chair · district manager Yvonne Reddick
Third Wednesday (December; Second Wednesday), 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
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budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Other capital budget request for DOEBoys and Girls Youth Center - A facility where boys and girls can attend with skilled instructors to teach them different skills, trades. Help them with afterschool work, etc. Prepare them for the work force. Increase youth and Community services. Increase funding for afterschool programs Additional afterschool programsCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DPRInstall Park security lighting. Lighting in Baisley Park is insignificant; in fact many of the existing lights do not function. A recent survey in the Park resulted in security and lighting being important needs.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other park maintenance and safety requestsInstall Additional Lighting in King Park. King Park has summer concerts and other evening events. Adequate lighting needs to be provided for safety and security. Additional better lighting.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPCapital DEP sewer project on Vaswari Avenue connecting all homeowners to city sewer. Homeowners suffering a health hazardous condition with raw sewer coming up in the houses and street. Vaswari Avenue is located on 173 Street off of Merrick Boulevard and BaisleyCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsThis area has fallen into disrepair. The sidewalk is necessary for those walking to Farmers Blvd. from the LIRR tunnel. There should be spaces left for trees.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)requesting boating and concessions in Baisley Pond park - develop income streams in Baisley Pond Park.. Return boating to the park with related concessions to generate income for the maintenance of the park. Increasing green space in an underserviced area is an important goal.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DSNYWe have a major illegal dumpling problem Community Board 12 district, there is a need for cameras and additional enforcement. With the increase in housing and illegal conversion there is a need for additional Sanitation trucks and manpower. We are the second largest district in the city and increasing. There is a need for additional services.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more on-street trash cans and recycling containersDistrict 12 has a log of congestion on Archer Ave , Parson Blvd and Sutphin Blvd, where the subway statin is and the vans and vendors are located, our trash baskets overflow in less than a day. We face a problem of overflowing baskets which are unsightly and create a health hazard. Seven day collection would help lessen the problem.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other traffic improvement requestsThe engineering unit is in dire need of 5 additional traffic control inspectors. The traffic safety studies cannot be done with only one person on staff. A backlog of 3,000 studies in the Borough is intolerable.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct streetsAdditional projects that are designed to address flooding. All Capital projects to be funded and moved forward. HWQ 121 B3City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsFund Additional Library Personnel for South Jamaica Branch. The new South Jamaica Branch at Guy Brewer Blvd. and 108th Ave. needs additional personnel to handle the increased number of users. This is a well utilized library and additional staffing will ensure its upkeep and continued use.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded health care facilityThere is a need for a full scale, quality hospital in the district providing and meeting the needs of the community. We have a number of Primary health care facilities in the district, but they do not meet all the needs of the community regarding major healthcare. We are the second largest Community Board in the city and growing with no major medical facility.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide more housing for seniorsFund (DOT) curbs on west side of 188th, 192, 193, 195th Streets; 195th Place; Jamaica Ave and Hillside Ave (Jamaica to 91st Ave); Southside of 91st Ave to 187th St.. Due to a high rate of foreclosures and a shortage of affordable housing for seniors, there is a need for additional housing for seniors.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other park programming requestsHire additional staff for O'Connell Park. Deploy personnel for fall staffing at O'Connell Park to include recreational programsCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Inspect water main on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededReconstruct the storm sewer on 150th Street between Liberty Avenue and Archer AveCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Show all 57 requests
Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingthere is no turnoff from Basiley to Linden Blvd. All traffic has to go down Baisley to Farmers Blvd. to get to Linden Blvd. There are two schools in this area (St. Catherius and PS 36), plus there are many small children that live an d play in this area, traffic is constant and heavy. The children are at risk. There have been a few accidents. This would remove some of the traffic and insure aCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DPRRequesting DPR taking over two parcels of land in St. Albans per citizen petition of 2019. Increasing green in an underserviced area is an important goalCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructureConstruction of a Sanitation Garage for Queens East 12 Sanitation Department in Community Board 12 District, they have been housed in Community Board 10 district for many years.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsReconstruction of street - capital project on 14 Street between 134th and 137th Avenue, missing sidewalks and curbs, flooding. Capital project on 103rd Road between 171 and 172 StreetCity response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Improve the quality/staffing of existing programs offered in parks or recreational centersIncrease the Staff of the Department's Forestry Division. Our ongoing residential construction projects plans for individual trees on our streets. Unfortunately the existing street trees are not pruned or maintained. Forestry has been cut back drastically and our trees have suffered since then. We need at least a doubling of the forestry staff to do minimal pruning and tree removal. The backlog iCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPReconstruct Brinkerhoff Ave (110th Ave) from 173rd to 178th Street. Reconstruct 176th St. from Brinkerhoff Ave (110th Ave) to 109th Ave. The section of Brinkerhoff Ave is in serious disrepair. It has not been resurfaced or properly maintained tin the last 60 years. There is little to no sidewalk between 1767th and 178th Streets. The roadway is higher than the pedestrian walkway causing water City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other transportation infrastructure requestsThere is a great deal of traffic approaching the light at Linden & 195th Street cars park three abreast during drop off & pick-up times. Newly constructed curbs will increase pedestrian safety. HWQ121B3 - this project needs to be completedCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Requesting DPR taking over two parcels of land in St. Albans per citizen petition of 2019. Increasing green in an underserviced area is an important goal.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Repair or provide new street lightsLights installed underneath the underpass of Sutphin Boulevard between 94th Avenue and Archer Avenue, it is extremely dark at night.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Forestry services, including street tree maintenanceHire a stump removal Gang. Hire a stump removal gang for community District #12. Community Board #12 has a backlog of stumps to be removed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersCapital project on 156 Street between 106 and 108 Avenue flood and sewer conditionCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsReconstruct sidewalk on the corner of 192nd Street and Jamaica Ave, northwest corner new P.S. 35 elementary school. This would provide safety for school children and deter sidewalk dumpling in the area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Repair or provide new street lightsLighting to be installed underneath the Long Island Railroad tresses on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard between Liberty and Archer Avenue, a number of bus stops underneath the tresses and it is extremely dark at night.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DPRFund King Manor museum in Jamaica. The King Manor Association manages the recently restored home of Founding Father, Rufus king. Mr. King's legacy includes important work as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and Contributions as a skilled diploma, statesman and an outspoken opponent of Slavery. This Historic site of national significance with exceptional educational potential. ChildrenCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Reconstruct Brinkerhoff Avenue (110th Avenue) from 173rd Street to 178th Street. Reconstruct 176th Street from Brinkerhoff Avenue (110th Avenue) to 109th Avenue. The section of Brinkerhoff Ave. is in serious disrepair. It has not been resurfaced or properly maintained in the last 60 years. There is little to no sidewalk between 176th and 178th streets. The roadway is higher that the pedestrian walCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Repair or provide new street lightsInstalled lighting at the corner of 153rd Street and Archer Avenue the subway entrance.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Provide better park maintenanceWhile most communities in Queens have at least 2 people performing dailky tasks (picking up garbage cleaning bathrooms, plowing snow, and making basic repairs and upkeep). Open source data reveals that CB 12 parks have disproportionally one person to complete daily tasks. We need more parts staff to maintain our parks.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Improve Various Streets in Octagon Neighborhood Association Area. Improve streets bounded by Farmers Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard and 120th Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingNew street lights to be installed at the corner of Archer Ave and 158 StreetCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Other park maintenance and safety requestsIncrease the staff of the Department's Forestry Division. Our ongoing residential construction projects plans for individuals trees on our streets. Unfortunately the existing street trees are not pruned or maintained. Forestry has bee cut back drastically and out trees have suffered since then. We need at least a doubling of the forestry staff to do minimal pruning and tree removal. The backloCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Reconstruct streetsfor many years our streets have not had new curbs and the area at 109th Ave. & 171 Street is an abandoned eyesore. New curbing will improve the quality of the areaCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsInstall curbs at the following locations 117th Ave from 195th Street to Linden Blvd., 190th Street from 118th Ave to 120th Ave.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Other park maintenance and safety requestsThe engineering unit is in dire need of 5 additional traffic control inspectors. The traffic safety studies cannot be done with only one person on staff. A backlog of 3,000 studies in the borough is intolerable.City response (Police Department): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 8Other transportation infrastructure requestsConstruct, etc. street in the South Jamaica area bounded by South Road, Guy R Brewer, Baisley and Sutphin BoulevardsCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Other traffic improvement requestsRepair street south of Liberty Ave to 107th Ave and 103rd Road between 171st and 172 Streets, 104th and 105th Aves between 172 and Merrick Blvd. The area has not experienced roadway improvement in more than 40 years and having to handle illegal truck traffic and devlelopment within the area has created much need for this action.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsConstruct curbing along 99th Ave between Farmers Blvd. and 193rd Street (north side of 99th Ave). This area has fallen into disrepair. The sidewalk is necessary for those wishing to walk to Farmers Blvd. from the LIRR tunnel. There should be spaces left for trees.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Repair or provide new street lightsProvide new street lighting at Parsons Blvd. and Hillside Ave. The lighting is very dim. Requesting brighter lighting at Parsons Blvd. and Hillside AveCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Repair or provide new street lightsReconstruct Foch Blvd. bet Mardsen Street and Merrick Blvd, repair curbs sidewalks, center isles, sewers. Traffic light installation at 167th Street Roadways with steel reinforcements at corners and increase street lighting. The recent reconstruction of Foch Blvd. from Wan Wyck Blvd. was halted abruptly at Guy R. Brewer Blvd., instead of continuing on to Merrick Blvd. as the community had expecCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 10Repair or provide new street lightsnew street lighting at Parsons Blvd and Archer Ave.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 10Reconstruct streetsAdditional projects that are designed to address flooding. All Capital projects to be funded and moved forward.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 11Reconstruct streetsRepair street south of Liberty Ave to 107th Ave and 103rd Road between 171 and 172 Streets, 104 and 105 Aves between 172nd and Merrick Blvd. The area has not experienced roadway improvement in more than 40 years and having to handle illegal truck traffic and development within the area has created much need for this action.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 11Other transportation infrastructure requestsAdditional projects that are designed to address flooding. All Capital projects to be funded and moved forward.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 12Reconstruct streetsReconstruct curbing. Reconstruct curbing on the following street, from 180th Street to 173rd Street, from 103rd Road to 104th Ave, from 105th Ave to 106th AveCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 12Reconstruct streetsReconstruct sidewalk with steel curve at southeast and southwest corner of 193rd and Woodhull Ave. This section of Hollis is heavily populated with over 2000 apartment dwellers plus homeowners. The 193rd and Woodhull Ave area is the main entrance to the LRR Hollis Station which is added contribution to the high volume of traffic and paringCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 13Reconstruct streetsFund curb installation for many years our streets have not had new curbs and the area at 109th ave and 171 street is an abandoned eyesore. New curbing will improve the quality of the areaCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 14Repair or provide new street lightsadditional street lighting at 183rd Street and Hillside Ave.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 15Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingConstruct curbs along 116th Road between 194th St and 195th St. in St. Albans.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 16Other transportation infrastructure requestsConstruct curbs along 116th Rd. between 194th St. and 195th St. in St. Albans.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 17Reconstruct streetsFund curb installation for many years our streets have not had new curbs and the area at 109th Ave and 171st Street is an abandoned eyesore. New curbing will improve the quality of the area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 18Repair or provide new street lightsNew Street lights to be installed between Archer Ave and 158 Street subway stop and Q42 bus stopCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 19Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingGrading 197th Street, between 118th Ave and 119th Ave, is necessary because after any rain the accumulation of water prevents homeowners from exiting and entering the street. The water stays for days in font of their homes. Mosquitoes and flies gather at the end of the street and a foul odor is also noted.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 20Repair or provide new street lightsInstall brighter lights at Hillside Ave and Sutphin Blvd. Install additional lightingCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 21Reach the board
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