Long Island City, Woodside, and Sunnyside
Queens Community Board 2
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.
Anatole Ashraf
chair · district manager Debra Markell Kleinert
First Thursday, 6:30 PM
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
65
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Renovate or upgrade a senior centerFunding site acquisition for site for a new senior/ community center in CB2 which previously benefited from an additional center formerly in St Mary's in Hunters Point.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Complete the Blissville veteran's memorial, including the flagpole at triangle park at the location of van dam park at the base of the Green point avenue bridge.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOBCreate and fund a local DOB task force to provide outreach and technical assistance to low and moderate income homeowners with design and construction of ADU's in lower density parts of the CB2 district, with special attention to existing basements apartments.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other cultural facilities and resources requestsFunding to identify and establish additional sites in parks across the district for temporary and permanent public art.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needsProvide staff support for tracking and community updates on the progress of commitments made as part of the OneLIC neighborhood rezoning.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPBuild catch basins around 7 train entrances on Queens Blvd where flooding is prevalent. The crosswalks leading up to 46th street, 40th street and 33rd Street, 7 train stations experience regular flooding but lack catch basins or infrastructure to relieve the flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for DCASExplore strategies to strengthen CB2 on-street presence. Establish a storefront model similar to CB5 or Woodside on the move (noting that the office has recently renewed its lease).City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkConstruct a park at the dead end of Borden Avenue in Blissville to address the absence of accessible green space in the neighborhood.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingProvide daylighting at every intersection within the CB 2 district, using harden daylighting tools (raised curb, extensions, planters, bioswales, boulders, bike corals) where needed.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more public artAdditional funding allocated to public art installation costs, including insurance, transport, materials, removal, and storage for beatification efforts.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Inspect storm sewer on specific street segment and service, repair or replace as neededCreate a comprehensive sewer capacity study throughout CB 2. With a huge growth in Western Queens, the increase in the extreme storms via climate change, and the age of the sewers, there is inordinate stress on sewer systems throughout the district.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded health care facilityIdentify a site for and commit to establishing a full - service hospital within or near CB 2 in the rezoning area, including comprehensive maternity and neonatal care. Long Island City's growing residential population requires local, accessible health care infrastructure to meet basic and emergency needs, especially for families.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for DOITTFunds to upgrade the community board Zoom accounts to support hybrid webinar meetings and implement stronger hosting controls to prevent disruptions(e.g., zoom bombing incidents).City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital request for HPDFully fund new 100% affordable senior housing on DOT Parking lot site (44-59 45th Avenue) with special consideration in design and programming with people with disabilities.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other request for services to support low-income New YorkersEstablish a city sponsored food pantry in the CB 2 district in partnership with Sunnyside Community services and woodside on the move in order to address growing food insecurity and mediate the impact of cuts to snap.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
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Provide better park maintenanceFunding for improved maintenance of Dutch Kills Greenway in Queensboro Plaza including lighting.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure by providing elevators and ADA upgrades at 40th Street, 52nd street, 69th Street, Hunter's Point, and Vernon/Jackson stations on the #7 Line.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve snow removalAdditional funding for snow removal on sidewalks and bike lanes owned by the city, including around NYC Parks and on bridges, including the Queens Blvd bridge over Sunnyside Yards, in order to address hazardous conditions.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Support local CBO's efforts to provide or expand retail attraction and retention assistanceProvide Technical assistance to makers and small businesses in IBZ and grants for non-profits to secure long term leases.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other traffic improvement requestsConduct studies to create low traffic neighborhoods that limit automobiles; traffic to ;local needs using tools such as forced turns, diverters, mid-block plazas for directional changes etc.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)In CB2 Community needs survey, residents cited after school programs as a highly needed resource to assist working parents and provide support and programming to children.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesOffer public safety and fire safety classes to young people living in Community Board 2.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HPDExpansion of the basement apartment conversion pilot program to support safe basement apartment conversion.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other request for services to support low-income New YorkersFunding for additional rental assistance in order to help individuals who are currently homeless secure permanent housing.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other NYPD staff resources requestsIncreased resources for parking enforcement to address widespread illegal parking on sidewalks, with particular emphasis on illegal parking by vehicles associated with automotive and other businesses as well as delivery vehicles idling on sidewalks.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsIncreased funding for Queens Public Library in order to enable the Sunnyside and Woodside library branches to open 7 days a week.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Court Square Park revitalization to move the fountain and restore the park in front of the courthouse.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other cultural facilities and resources requestsFunding to support the creation of a dance center of studios for rehearsals, classes, and public cultural events on the public land on 44th drive at the east river waterfront of Long Island City.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense requestConduct a comprehensive study of potential affordable housing sites within CB 2, including City and State owned property as well as under utilized tax-exempt properties such as vacant religious property.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPProvide funding for green infrastructure for a bioswale upstream from Blissville at Bradley avenue and between Borden avenue and van dam street. This will help alleviate the sewer backflow issues in Blissville due to limited sewer capacity.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for DCASDeliver funds for event swag and allow the committee to provide input on the selection of giveaway items for tabling events.City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Construction of a public outdoor amphitheater as part of design of new parks space in Long Island City.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DOTRequest NYC DOT to install pigeon deterring netting or other deterrent infrastructure under the LIRR overpasses to improve cleanliness. Overpasses exist along the LIRR from 43rd Street to 61st Street, and periodic cleaning of pigeon feces by agencies or volunteers is inadequate.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DEPIncrease funding to inspect storm sewers on Green point Avenue from review ave to Bradley to repair and replace as needed in Blissville in order to address increasingly severe sewer backflow issues.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for DOITTDirect funds to consult with a design consultant to improve the CB 2 website and platform design for easier navigation.City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide more housing for extremely low and low income householdsFully fund new 100% affordable housing on Hunter's Point Parcel D.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide better park maintenanceAdd Lighting to Sabba Park to improve usability and safety.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other traffic improvement requestsProvide dedicated bus lanes on Northern Blvd and Queens Blvd to improve travel times for bus riders.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) servicesRoughly 64% of district households reported a non-English primary home language. Additional services are needed to support non-profits ESOL services in CB2. .City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for HPDAdd HPD inspectors for proactive building enforcement and fund tenant legal/anti-eviction services in rent stabilized housing.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Improve the delivery of emergency food and shelter in case of a disasterAdditional food assistance funding is needed in order to offset the impact of impending federal cuts to SNAP. Existing food pantries may require additional support.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Hire additional staff to address specific crimes (e.g. drug, gang-related, vice, etc.)Substance use specialist to address drug dealing around shelters within the CB 2 District.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for QLQueens Library - Increase funding for purchase of new books and other materials needed to meet the growing demand of library usage within the CB 2 Queens district.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other zoning and land use requestsFund staff time for review and modification of large-scale plan for Hunter's Point South Site D, incorporating updated mix of uses and heights, including more active outdoor recreational space(i.e., Public pool or sports fields) and a smaller footprint of 100% of affordable housing (possibly with an increased height limit.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPTo alleviate chronic flooding, reconstruct sewers and catch basins between 60th Street and 65th place and. Tyler Avenue and Laurel Hill Boulevard.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense request for DCASMake funds available to promote events across online platforms, local outlets, and public spaces (including bus stops)City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsFully fund a new public pool on Hunter's Point Parcel D, including support facilities (locker rooms), at the rear ground level of the adjacent new 100% affordable housing.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other transportation infrastructure requestsActivate the parking areas under the 7 train with electric vehicle charging stations as a potential source of city income and to support transition away from polluting fossil fuels.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Inspect storm sewer on specific street segment and service, repair or replace as neededIncrease funding to Inspect Storm sewers to repair and replace as needed on Skillman Avenue from 43rd Street to 50th Street. In order to address chronic flooding,City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense request for DOITTAllocate funds to give grants to students who assist with web design flyer creation, or newsletter design.City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide more housing for extremely low and low income householdsConversion of existing shelter sites to permanent supportive housing to be operated by quality non-profit operators.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsInstall additional public space lighting at Hunter's Point South Park, where large areas are unlit at night, in order to promote safety and usability.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOTProvide protected bike lanes in areas lacking infrastructure and disconnected from the network, including 47th and 48th Avenues in Sunnyside; 39th Avenue in Woodside and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside CB 2.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other expense request for HPDLow-cost loans to low and moderate income homeowners for renovation and/or purchase costs for existing houses.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Hire additional uniformed officersIncrease funding for uniformed officers at the 108th precinct, more officers in order to improve response times (residents experience 3 hours response tines for domestic violence reports)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthFeasibility study to rezone the Northern Boulevard Corridor to prioritize affordable housing, small businesses, and people-friendly amenities.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Evaluate a public location or property for green infrastructure, e.g. rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, green playgroundsEvaluate Wynwood streets from 65th place from 60th Street, from Laurel hill to Tyler Ave for green infrastructure for improvements to prevent chronic flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense request for DCASAllocate funds to host two meet and greet events per year.City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsSabba Park currently lacks fencing; it is separated from the street by traffic barriers and chicken wire. Proper fencing is needed to better protect children, pets, and seniors from the roadway.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct streetsInstall pedestrian ramps at the street crossings of Winfield Industrial streets from 69th Street to 73rd Street and from Queens Blvd to Calamus Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense request for DOITTAllocate funding to hire a newsletter designer.City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other traffic improvement requestsCreate North/South protected Bike lanes on 43rd Street and 48th Street in Sunnyside.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Hire additional staff to address specific crimes (e.g. drug, gang-related, vice, etc.)Expansion into Queens of the city's Partnership assistance for Transit Homelessness (PATH) police and clinician co-response program that provides overnight outreach to individuals with mental illness residing in subway stations. The program is currently limited to Manhattan subway stations, but community members report a need in subway stations such as Vernon Blvd, Court square and Queens plaza.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthA comprehensive plan for the zoning of the Roosevelt Avenue Corridor in CB2, especially from 48th Street through Woodside to the eastern border of CB2. To promote affordable housing, green space and economic activity.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other expense request for DCASAllocate funds for the Coat and Sock drive (all donated items must be brand new for shelter distribution)City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Reach the board
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