Flushing, Bay Terrace, College Point, Whitestone, Malba, Beechhurst, Queensboro Hill, and Willets Point
Queens Community Board 7
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.
Chuck Apelian
chair · district manager Marilyn McAndrews
Second Monday, 7:00 PM
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
58
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 centerCreate a new Senior Center or other facilities for Seniors. Reinstate the Mitchell Linden Senior and a new Senior Center in College Point. Dept of Aging states that any new request will have to wait to an RFP is issued. DOA will notify CB's when new RFP's are issued. Board 7 continue requesting Senior Centers for this area via Elected Officials & Borough Hall. (2011)City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Invest in infrastructure that will support growth in commercial business districtsReconstruct streets-expansion and upgrading of Flushing Airport (FA308), EDC having problem with some permits but should be ready for construction summer 2024 (1998)City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other senior center program requestsDFTA During FY 24 received $59.6 Million in new funds -FY 23Home delivered meals 1140 clients CW. FY 24 Case Management served 334 clients CW. Elder Justice Program awarded contracts constant with previous year. Now provided 2 Ride Shard programs. 1st My Ride program RFP put out contract awards CW 2md omdovodia; trams[prtatopm services that are provided by independent Older Adult Centers. ProvidCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade an existing cultural facilityRenovate or upgrade a cultural facility Poppenhusen Institute in College Point. County. CB7 will continue funding support for this request (2000) This Landmark facility should be funded by the city and not individual organizations as Poppenhusen falls under the Department of Cultural Affairs.. Board 7 supports funding for this request (2000)City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureReconstruction & Correct drainage system at Casey Stengel Bus Depot located at 40-15 126th Street Flushing (1980).City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)Due to the increase of construction in CB 7, there is a need to increase the number of qualified inspectors to expand the administrative staff to deal with the volume of violations.Increase the number of inside personnel to 8 to assist the Board 7 staff, additional administrative staff and additional inspectors are needed. CB-7 continues to support for funding due to backlog of complaints caused bCity response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Support nonprofit cultural organizationsContinued support Nonprofit Cultural Organizations -Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts, Lewis Latimer House, Queens Botanical Garden, Poppenhusen Institute Bowne House and the Kingsland House, ,Bayside Historical Society,. Request MORE funding for these institutes, In the City-Wide picture, Queens receives the least amount for our Cultural institutions than any of the other 4 Boroughs. QueeCity response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOEFund Playgrounds jointly Operated by Parks and the Board of Education.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Inspect water main on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededAdditional CSO Combined Sewer Overflows Capacity required throughout CB 7, especially within the Kissena Corridor Watershed.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Investigate noise complaints at specific locationInvestigate noise complaints at specific locations. CB 7 will continue funding request. Noise Inspectors are based on Citywide Complaints Money must be allocated to purchase noise mitigation equipment for the Agency to measure the sound levels of pile driving & jack hammering. With the accelerated new construction going on in our district we have been receiving an increase in complaints from arCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction for MacNeil Park is needed to include: paths, cobblestone paths, playground,, installation of sidewalk abutting the Poppenhusen Avenue side of the park. Complete the reconstruction of seawall waterfront.. CB 7 continued support for Funding.(1993)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide better park maintenanceCB#7-Qns supports an increase in regular, & seasonal personnel in order to maintain park locations, proper tree maintenance which include pruning & removal, as well as outsourcing contracts for Tennis Courts Upgrades (Astro-turf & clay) Operated Parks, PEP Workers, Green street location & playgrounds. A tremendous amount of parkland in CB#7 seasonal workers and 21 POP workers will eliminate the fCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other enforcement requestsAdditional personnel to handle basket pick-ups on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays on commercial strips. Maintain 5-day school collection & twice weekly recycling collection & sweepers. The City Council increased basket collection funding by $22Million to provide 2X daily basket service an continue through FY '24. School Garbage & Recycling will be maintained Monday through Friday for organic CollectCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other traffic improvement requestsTHE SAME ANSWER AS LAST YEAR Traffic improvements-Fund a curb replacement program. Additional funding is needed to continue and accelerate a curb replacement contract in conjunction with the Highways IFA resurfacing program to include three crews which would include cement masons and A.C.H.R's crew personnel. There are quite a number of locations within CB7s District that are missing curbs or City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand programs to support MWBE-owned firms and businessesSupport Dept. of Small Business Services Programs to assist local businesses. Especially assisting them with recovery from the Pandemic. Funding is needed for the Local Businesses to assist them with the current rising cost of business especially assisting them with recovery from the pandemic. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency will accommodate this issue within existing rCity response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Reconstruct streetsReconstruction of Infrastructure of 20th Avenue from the Whitestone Expressway to College Point Boulevard, and 127th Street from 14th to 23rd Avenues. Flooding condition and dangerous (2010)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesFunds for Fire Department personnel Training, Fire Prevention Civilian Inspectors Fire Safety Unit, Marine Units, Hazmat.Weekend & nighttime inspections have been authorized based on staffing. New processes in place on improving productivity through better documentation analyzation & material flows. Plan Examination Unit was a decrease in waiting time. Continue aggressively to hire FIRE, EMS & CiCity response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance food assistance, such as Food Stamps / SNAPProvide, expand or enhance food assistance, like SNAP The organization can utilize the portal itself to help its residents expeditiously including enrollment in SNAP & assistance finding other benefits such as food pantries.. (2017)City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersAllocate additional personnel for the 109th Precinct to address quality of life complaints, illegal truck traffic/parking due to fiscal constraints, CB7 is a Super District & personnel is needed to accommodate the Precinct's large administrative boundaries ESPECIALLY SINCE THE 109 PCT. IS THE HIGHEST IN CRIME PRECINCT IN THE CITY. Maintain the DARE program (workshop on drug education for schooCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more community board staffAddress is: 30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 205, Flushing, NY 11354 To increase CB7 budget for staffing. ALL CBs rent comes from DCAS at $107,253. (City requesting a 6% reduction for all agencies) This office must run with three full timers in order to facilitate the needs of over 400,000 constituents. CB7 is the largest Community Board in the City and most populated therefore warrants and incCity response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsExtend library hours enhance and expand programs and increase book budget CB#7 is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the city. It is necessary for our Libraries to have book and electronic equipment not only in English, but in the languages familiar to our newly arrived population. CB7 request funding for these programs. Queens Libraries are heavily used by its patrons both SeniCity response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Rehabilitate or renovate existing fire houses or EMS stationsRehabilitate or renovate existing Fire Houses & EMS Stations. Engines 273, 274, 295, and 297. Fire Dept--. Engine needs Masonry work and a Roof replaced. (1987)City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.Improve Subway accessibility by providing elevator, escalators, at the #7 Subway Line. Provide access to Prince Street . LIRR needs access at Prince Street Connecting to College Point Blvd. (2014)City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctA need for an additional Police Precinct to supplement the 109th Precinct; New Precinct as part of the Willets Point Phase II project. We have the highest crime rate and largest geographic area of any Precinct in all five boroughs. (1984)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade an existing cultural facilityContinue support for Community Board 7 Queens. Cultural Organizations for Queens Botanical Garden, Lewis Latimer House, Kingsland House, Poppenhusen Institute, Bowne House (2025)City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPThe construction and reconstruction of sanitary, storm and combined sewers in the Mitchell Linden area. Specific streets have been identified in the explanation for this request (137th Street & Linden Place) (1984)City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Clean catch basinsMaintenance staff is needed to handle the increase number of street collapses and to perform odor control monitoring at water plants & staff to handle repairs for the general cleaning and repairing of catch basins. CB 7 supports this item (2005)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)Reconstruction of Kissena Corridor Park ball fields at Colden St & Elder Ave. install sidewalk on 56tyh Ave side of Park. CB 7 will continue funding support for these requests (1981)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other park programming requestsIncrease supplies and equipment for Parks. Items and programs for arts and crafts. As well as tools and equipment in order to maintain our parks, ie mowers, Bobcats vehicles, weed whackers, hand held blowers zero turn mowers. Parks states due to fiscal constraints the availability of funds is uncertain, please continue to support. CB7continue fund for supplies and programs CB7 has over 64 Parks lCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide more frequent garbage or recycling pick-upMaintaining the weekly recycling program is a necessity with the increasing population, building growth and new products-i.e.: all plastics, clothing and food waste. It's extremely important to have weekly collections in order to accommodate the anticipated growth of the agency/population. Quota numbers need to be increased. CB7 continue funding especially for Sanitation Enforcement(1993)City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other traffic improvement requestsTraffic improvement requests for deteriorated Bus Pads Community Board #7 with its 13 miles of streets and 24 bus lines, many of the bus pads in the area are deteriorated - they have either sunk or crumbled. The replacement program must be accelerated in order not to create a major liability for the city. CB7 recommends continue support due to the extensive bus system for our District which incluCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct streetsReconstruction of Union Street from Northern Boulevard to 25th Rd. which continues on to Willets Point Blvd from 25th Rd. to Parsons Blvd.. DOT (Same Answer AS LY) DOT will try to accommodate these issues with existing resources such as in-house milling & resurfacing. Board 7 recommends keeping it in Capital budget until DOT starts working in-house on this project, Also Need To Know If This RoaCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 2Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesFunding for Fire Department Equipment Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors, CPR Kits for Fire Safety Education Unit. backup generators, The above provides fire safety education to more than 700,000 New Yorkers and visitors annually. Events include classroom, group presentations alarm installation efforts & a digital curriculum for school aged & adult populations highlighting all aspects of residentiCity response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsFunds needed for BOOTS FOR COMMERICAL TRUCKS that park overnight in residential areas as well a heavy duty tow truck for 18 wheelers. in addition Plate Readers ,computers for both Precinct & vehicles; a gator snow plow for precinct to handle snow removal and cell phones. (2002)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsRenovation of 109th Pct. to replace or repair Precinct driveway , Supervisors locker At present locker rooms are old and must be updated.. (1984)City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other cultural facilities and resources requestsRedesign Former flushing Airport Site (1980)City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction of Public Restroom Bldg. and the park house for Flushing Memorial Field including upgrade of basketball & handball courts. CB 7 Continue funding to support this request. (1984).City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DPRFund a Restored Living Shoreline Design for Flushing Creek along the Downtown Flushing Waterfront.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide more on-street trash cans and recycling containersProvide additional Trash Cans & regular Sanitation Pickup at Travis Triangle, to Prevent Trash Gathering in Tree Beds and Rain Gardens.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Conduct traffic or parking studiesFund personnel for traffic and parking studies, 10/05/22 DOT stated that they will try to accommodate our request with existing resources as they become available. CB7 recommends maximum funding for this request especially request in house resources including milling sufficient funding for this Unit is critical to address our Capital project. In addition Support Transportation personnel for fieldCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct streetsReconstruction of Willets Point Phase II - Need to Reconstruct Existing Streets DOT will coordinate reconstruction efforts with & EDC. (Same As Last Year) CB 7 will continue to supports request (2015)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesMaintain Funding for and training especially the Juvenile Fire Setters' intervention Program & Arson Task force. Promoted a class of Fire Marshals in anticipated . Youth Fire Setters Intervention program conducts approx. 135 interventions a year educating children up to 12 years. (2005)City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruct Frank Golden Fields Phase III-Drainage on the East end of Park by 135th St to 138th St .New recreation Needs a volleyball court etc. (2022)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide more on-street trash cans and recycling containersFunding needed for more Trash Cans along Northern Blvd and through out CB 7City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other traffic improvement requestsFund Additional equipment for DOT vehicles for inspections, utility trucks, bucket trucks vehicles for Arterial highways , recommends continue funding request. (2003)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct streetsReconstruction of Ulmer Street from the Whitestone Expressway S/R to 25th Avenue. This street which is a main access road into College Point is collapsing causing drivers to lose control. The roadbed must be surcharged, and the sewers placed on piles so Roadwork needs to be surcharged . CB 7 continue funding request for this project. (2015)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruct Kissena Park Phase III . Design and rehabilitate the Parkhouse abutting Kissena Lake, playground and outdoor athletic field. Phase IV is for the upgrade of the paths and landscaping throughout the park. Phase V is for the rehabilitation of outdated and unsafe playgrounds throughout the park. Specifically the playgrounds at 164th,160th, and Booth Memorial Avenue. CB 7 continues tCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct streetsReconstruction of 28th Avenue from Linden Place to College Point Boulevard. This street is an access road into College Point as well as the Corporate park. The roadbed is collapsing and possibly causing drivers to lose control. The roadbed must be surcharged. and the sewers need to be placed on piles in order for the street not to collapse again. . Board 7 supports continued funding. (2016). .City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkReconstruct or renovate the Willets Family Farm House in Fort Totten.An architectural & structural assessment needs to be done in order to stabilize the building, salvage the remaining details that dated to its original 1829 construction. The Willets Farm House will continue to be an important. contributing resource in the Fort Totten Historic District & testament to the early development of the City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other transportation infrastructure requestsReconstruct/Redesign Muni Lot II to meet the demands & growth of the Flushing Community, located at 38th Avenue between Main & Prince plays an integral role in the economic development of the Flushing community. This will meet the demands of the Flushing (2016)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Enhance park safety through design interventions, e.g. better lightingJoe Michael's Mile needs additional lighting along the path as well as certain signage need to be installed and/or replaced. Need funding for specific signage CB 7 will continue funding support for this request. (2012)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Reconstruct streetsReconstruct streets in parts of Flushing - King Street, 36th Ave, 36th Rd, 37th Ave, and 39th Ave to College Point Blvd. predicts, we continue to request funding by agency to correct even if done.in-house (1992)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 7Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction and upgrade of College Point Sport Park on Ulmer St. Grading & stabilization for ground from the flag pole to the Public Restroom Bldg. is sinking. (2016)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Reconstruction/Resurface Cross Island Parkway S/R East/Bound from 201th St. to 212th St. and continuing to Cross Island Parkway S/R turns into Bell Blvd. at 212nd Street to 14th Avenue. Need to be moved to DEP Area experiences sever flooding. Roadway needs to be evaluated due to heavy wear & tear on road surface as well as extensive flooding through this location. (2021)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Improve access to George Hugh Harvey Park on Whitestone Expressway Midpoint; install Entry and Staircase. Service Rd. from 20th Ave. to the edge of the Park near 14th Ave. property near 14th Ave Parks request further conversation with the CB. Request funding for this project. Service Rd sidewalk must be FIXED & made Legal Grade (2002)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 9Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Construction of a new playground in Little Bay Park The area is heavily used by children and families and their is no playground for the youth at this location. Further discussion on this location due to the fact a new playground has been approved at the Water's Edge within the vicinity. CB 7 continue funding for this project due to the fact that the New Park at Water's Edge Drive is separated by City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10New equipment for maintenanceMitigate Flooding in Bowne Park; the Center of Bowne Park Floods Tremendously after Rain or Snow. (2025)City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11New equipment for maintenanceDaylight Flushing Creek in FMCP: Provide a Feasibility study for restoration of Flushing Creek Portion that Flows underground in FMCP to restore to above Ground Habitat.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Reach the board
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