Forest Hills and Rego Park
Queens Community Board 6
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.
Heather Beers-Dimitriadis
chair · district manager Christine Nolan
Second Wednesday, 7:45 PM
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
60
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 centerA number of our local centers need capital upgrades.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Expand street outreachHire and retain skilled outreach workers, case managers, and peer specialists to expand and maintain the Breaking Ground Mobile Teams.City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital request for DCPThis is a request to utilize the capital funding provided under the COYHO (City of Yes for Housing Opportunity) initiative for the improvement of the following services and infrastructure CD6: sewers, sanitary, electrical grid, new schools.City response (Department of City Planning): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Allocate funds for outreach services to homebound older adults and for programs that allow the elderly to age in placeThis request is for additional funding to ensure seniors can age in place. As current population ages, there is a need to ensure the elderly do not need nursing home placement. Including but not limited to funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs); Caregiver Support Programs; Friendly Visiting programs.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPFund measures to mitigate stormwater runoff and flooding, to include sewer upgrades, rain gardens, tree plantings, use of semipermeable asphalt and concrete materials and the replacement of concrete/asphalt with "green space" (non-concrete/asphalt treatments - including grass) where possible.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This request is to install water fountains in all CB6 Parks that currently don't have them. Extreme heat events are increasing. The CDC and NYC Heat Vulnerability Index recommend access to cooling infrastructure in public.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needsThis request is for City Planning to study special rezoning Districts throughout CB6, including commercial areas around Queens Boulevard, 108th Street, and 63rd Drive.This request is modeled on the 10-block Special Forest Hills District centered on Austin Street, which ensures predictable building envelopes and provides a transition in building scale from lower-rise buildings on Austin Street to tCity response (Department of City Planning): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsThis request calls for the full expansion of a "no cost" 3K for All program in CB 6. The existing size of offering within district is insufficient. Ensure every child has access to early childhood education seats within their community district.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentTo fund mental health crisis response teams that would operate 24/7; 365 days/year that would embody existing best practices in non-police alternative mental health crisis response as a stand-alone entity, not affiliated with any city agency.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital request for DSNYThis request is to install public restrooms near transportation hubs, shopping corridors, and public gathering area such as McDonald Park and near 63rd Rd and 71st Ave-Continental train stations. People in CB6, including residents, commuters, shoppers, and visitors, don't have enough access to clean and safe public bathrooms in busy areas, so they often go into stores just to use the restroom, whiCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Conduct traffic or parking studiesFund safety / design studies throughout CB6 including but not limited to: Union Turnpike - Traffic safety study & development of a street redesign to address safety issues in this area, particularly as they pertain to pedestrian and bicycle rider safety Jewel Ave/69 Rd/GCP Service Road - Traffic safety study & development of a street redesign to address safety issues in this area, particularly as City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct streetsThis request is to improve traffic and pedestrian safety including traffic calming. The request includes funding reconstruction of all CB 6 medians; repair cracked sidewalks and provide adequate pedestrian ramps (e.g. crosswalks program) especially along the Queens Blvd corridor; resurfacing roads and repair potholes; install pedestrian timing devices and overall construct/design streets within thCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance Cornerstone and Beacon programs (all ages, including young adults)CONTINUE FUNDING THE BEACON PROGRAM AT JHS 190 AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL CORNERSTONE AND BEACON PROGRAMS AT ALL SCHOOLS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 6.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance community outreach on HPD programs and servicesFunding for affordable housing development to include Community Land Trusts, and to publicize this particular option to community districts.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsThis request is to purchase additional equipment such as 1 inch fire hoses for brush fires due to the emerging need to respond to wildfires effectively.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Provide, expand, or enhance Fair FaresExpand outreach and increase public awareness of the Fair Fares program to ensure that more eligible New Yorkers can access and benefit from discounted transit.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide more housing for seniorsThis request is prioritize affordable housing for seniors by providing an increase in funding for HPD's SARA [Senior Affordable Apartment Rental] loan programCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Improve subway station or train cleanliness, safety and maintenanceProvide additional funding for routine subway station, bus and train cleaning, security & maintenance in CB6.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Hire additional crossing guardsThis request is to recruit and retain local school crossing guards to ensure the safety of students.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestThis request is for the Commission on Human Rights to fund and maintain the Breaking Bread, Building Bonds Program, cultivating understanding and respect among the City's many diverse communities. This will promote understanding and respect between the diverse communities in CB6.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.This request calls for the funding and installation of an elevator at 63rd Drive as it is a critical need due to proximity to shopping, medical facilities, and connections to other transportation.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsIncrease expense funding for all Queens Public Library locations in CB6 (Forest Hills, Rego Park, North Forest Park) so they can all operate 7 days a week. The Queens Public Libraries have an essential presence in our community, providing indispensable services in a safe and reliable space for youth, seniors, immigrants, and parents of young children. They strengthen community engagement and thisCity response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Add NYPD parking facilitiesThis is a request to fund a multi-floor parking garage for the 112th Precinct on Austin Street.Prioritize the purchase of the lot for sale by the City of New York at 68-88 Austin Street in Forest Hills, Queens to build a multiple-floor parking garage for the exclusive use by the NYPD with the additional caveats: - The current parking spaces on Austin Street, Yellowstone Blvd, and Pedestrian Way reCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryThis request is to fund the full reconstruction of the Rego Park Library, 63 Drive and Austin Street. This request is also to ensure adequate space for library services in the community while construction is taking place.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing high schoolBuild more new schools to accommodate new residential development. While we are excited about the expansion at Forest Hills High School, we still need more high school seats.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Enhance home care servicesThis request is to increase funding for mental health services for senior citizens who are unable to leave home.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPProvide capital funding for the improvement of sewer infrastructure in our district. This request is to support the development of more affordable housing within CB6, yet recognizes the limits of the district's existing services and infrastructure.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This is a request to upgrade the play equipment and surface at Willow Lake Playground with accessible, state-of-the-art play equipment, cooling features such as spray showers, shade structures (e.g., gazebos), permeable turf over infiltration basins, and heat-resistant play surfaces. Our community is increasingly affected by extreme heat, and families in CB 6 are relying more than ever on public City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other zoning and land use requestsFunding to prepare for a Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) effort to ensure that every household address receives a census questionnaire in 2030. A 2030 Census outreach campaign - under DCP purview - will involve an education program to inform and engage CB6 residents, homeowners, renters, policymakers, media, community groups, and the general public about the census in order to minimize undCity response (Department of City Planning): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsThis request is for continued funding of the summer rising program and expand the number of seats in CB6.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other garbage collection and recycling infrastructure requestsForest Hills and Rego Park lack convenient composting options in busy public areas, and residents are not being properly educated about how to use compost bins, leading to increased food waste and missed opportunities for sustainable waste management. This request is to install four smart composting bins in high-traffic locations along Austin Street, Queens Boulevard, Yellowstone Boulevard, and WoCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Address traffic congestionThe vendor Circuit needs funding to initiate a pilot program to provide free or low-cost electric vehicle shuttle services in CB6. A large number of CB6 residents rely on their personal vehicles for transportation, which not only increases the chances they will leave the district to spend their money but also increases traffic congestion and pollution in our district. We hope that by having DOT prCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct streetsReconstruct high-crash intersections to improve pedestrian safety by specifically installing raised cross-walks and bulb-outs to reduce pedestrian crossing distances.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance programs for homeowners and first-time homebuyersAligned with the recently-enacted Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions in the Zoning Resolution, a request for HPD to partner with a community-based provider to develop a technical assistance resource to help homeowners navigate the process of adding a locationally appropriate, safe, legal, and rentable ADU, including basement apartments. Additional funding is requested to provide eligible low & midCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsThis request is to purchase additional equipment for CB6 firehouses such as lighter, more ergonomic personal gear due to the emerging need to respond to wildfires effectively.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other request for services to support low-income New YorkersThis is the services portion of the Supportive Housing Priority. Range of services offered is flexible and depends on the needs of the tenants. They can include mental / medical healthcare, vocational / employment services, childcare, independent living skills, training and substance abuse counseling.City response (Human Resources Administration): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Other capital budget request for HPDThis request is to provide additional funding for affordable housing funding sources such as HPD's Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program. The goal is to provide more affordable housing within CB6 with AMI's aligned with CB6 AMI bands.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.This request is to install Two Elevators at Forest Hills Long Island Railroad for Accessibility. Request includes: - Installation of Two Elevators: One elevator for the eastbound platform and one for the westbound platform, strategically placed to ensure minimal disruption and maximum accessibility.- Compliance and Safety Standards: Ensuring that the installation of the elevators adheres to all reCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for QLThis request is to fund a temporary annex of the Rego Park Library to serve members of community that will be without a library while the Rego Park Library is being completed.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasThis request is to provide funding for security cameras (argus) throughout the following business districts: 1. Austin Street (Yellowstone Boulevard to Ascan Avenue) 2. Metropolitan Avenue (Trotting Course Lane to Ascan Avenue) 3. 108th Street (Horace Harding Expressway to 65th Rd)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryThis request is to fund the renovation / upgrade of existing libraries addressing ADA accessibility concerns. This includes making necessary repairs to make all CB6 Library entrances ADA Accessible - Rego Park Library (South), Forest Hills Library and North Forest Park Library.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Renovate interior building componentRequest to prioritize funding of air-conditioning to all district classrooms (havoc, climate resilient), gymnasiums, and cafeteria.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Increase home delivered meals capacityThis request is to increase funding for the Meals On Wheels program. There is increasing need for home delivered meals due to food insecurity. There is also an increasing need for wellness check opportunities due to the prolonged pandemic and families being at a distance from one another.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPLoud noises from modified mufflers, noisy motorcycles, and excessive honking in our community cause higher stress levels and disrupt sleep, negatively affecting residents' health and well-being. Implement a noise camera program to identify and fine vehicles that exceed legal noise limits, helping to reduce excessive noise and improve the quality of life for all residents.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3New equipment for maintenanceThis request is to fund the purchase of a new mini trash packer for CB6. This equipment is necessary for improved maintenance, cleanliness and safety for all parks in our district. Increased park usage post-COVID has led to higher waste volumes. Clean parks are critical for public health and quality of life.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOTThis is a request for funding for Open Streets and School Streets. It would make it possible and sustainable to establish some Open Streets segments within the District that would not be reliant on volunteers for setup & takedown.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other transportation infrastructure requestsFund pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements that incorporate using permeable materials on the medians on Union Turnpike between Metropolitan Avenue and 71st Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesThis request is to purchase brush fire specific 4X4 trucks due to the emerging need to respond to wildfires effectively.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other request for services to support low-income New YorkersHost workshops, webinars, and one-on-one consultations to demystify the section 8 landlord outreach program.City response (Human Resources Administration): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Provide more housing for special needs households, such as the formerly homelessThis request is to provide funding for a supportive housing facility(ies) in CB 6. Supportive housing is permanent, affordable housing in which support services are offered onsite to help homeless, disabled, mentally challenged and low income people live independently in the community. Tenants have leases or lease-like agreements.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureFund the installation of platform screen door systems at subway stations with strong consideration for stations with high foot traffic and the risk to riders of being pushed to the train tracks in CB6 (e.g. 71st avenue Continental Avenue).City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolThis is a request to create early learning centers for 3K and 4K in each local school zone.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other senior center program requestsThis request is for the following: Increase and maintain funding for existing senior centers in CB6 Provide increased funding for the Expanded In Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP). Restore funding to assist older and disabled community members in shopping (i.e. utilizing IPADs to shop) Increase funding for mental health professionals at Senior Centers.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This request is to upgrade the play equipment and surface at Ehrenreich-Austin Playground with accessible, state-of-the-art play equipment, cooling features such as spray showers, shade structures (e.g., gazebos), permeable turf over infiltration basins, and heat-resistant play surfaces. Our community is increasingly affected by extreme heat, and families in CB 6 are relying more than ever on pubCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DOTThis is a request for funding from the City to enable the expansion of the Citibike bikeshare system in to the District, or in the alternative provide such service through other suitable vendors and programs, either currently existing or created by the City.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other transportation infrastructure requestsFund the physical daylighting of street corners by installing bike racks, planters, stones and other physical barriers to ensure drivers cannot park vehicles in spaces adjacent to intersection intended to improve visibility between road users.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Renovate other site componentThis is a request for additional Seats in all CD6 Schools. This is a Capital Investment in additional seats in all CD 6 schools help us meet the Class Size MandateCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)This request is to install a bike ramp on the stairs leading from Underbridge Dog Run to Flushing Meadows Corona Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Improve mobility options, including bike share and car shareThis request calls for the funding and completion of bike lane projects in the district, including the completion of the redesign of Queens Boulevard and any other bike lane projects proposed by DOT safety studies or through Community Workshops.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Renovate other site componentThis request is to renovate interior and exterior building components to supply full ADA Accessibility Compliance in all public schools in CB 6. Prioritize: Halsey JHS and PS 220City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Reach the board
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