92nd Street Repaving Update - June 2013
Please see the attachment below regarding the 92nd Street Repaving Update.
(Posted: June 18, 2013)
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Repaving Update
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MTA FasTrack Service Suspension - June 17, 2013
MTA FasTrack suspension of service on N, Q, R Broadway Lines begins tonight from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and will last for four consecutive nights.
These lines will be affected. Check the MTA website at www.mta.info for more details.
(Posted: June 17, 2013)
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Department of Transportation's 4th Avenue Visioning Study
Please see the link below for DOT's 4th Avenue Redesign website.
(Posted: May 21, 2013)
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DOT 4th Avenue Visioning Study
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Department of Transportation 4th Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements
Please see the link below for DOT's presentation on 4th Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements, May 2013.
(Posted: May 15, 2013)
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DOT 4th Avenue Presentation
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Siphon Project - Upcoming Work Update
Attached, please find a Notice of Upcoming Work relating to installation of a 72” water main along Shore Road (86th – 83rd Streets) in connection with the Siphon Project.
(Posted: May 31, 2013)
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Siphon Project Upcoming Work
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CUNY CareerPath Programs - free or low cost
Please see the attached information for free or low cost CareerPath Programs being offered at CUNY schools including Kingsborough Community College, College of Staten Island, NYC College of Technology and others.
(Posted: May 31, 2013)
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CareerPath CUNY Programs
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Time Warner Cable Scheduled Work
Time Warner Cable will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation on 3rd Avenue from 81st to 82nd Streets will begin on or about May 14, 2013 and should be completed on or about June 25, 2013.
(Posted: May 14, 2013)
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Scheduled Lane Closure on I-278
Please see the attached information regarding night time planned lane closures for 1-278 from May 20th through May 23rd.
(Posted: May 13, 2013)
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I-278 lane closures
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STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND AND BODY AT THE SAME TIME!
Come to the Bay Ridge Jewish Center, 405 81 Street(by blue awning), Thursdays at 10AM to strengthen your whole body and mind while doing Tai Chi, which is a combination of meditation, martial arts and health toning all in one! First class free. Cost $10/lesson thereafter.
(Posted: May 06, 2013)
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Relay For Life of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst & Dyker Heights will be held on June 22nd, 1:00-11:00 PM, at the Fort Hamilton Athletic Field, Colonial Road between 83rd & 85th Streets. "Team 76" 500 block - J. Johnson. Contact 718-622-2492 ext. 5134 for information.
(Posted: April 24, 2013)
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NIA Summer Day Camp
NIA's Summer Day Camp runs from July 8 - August 16 at PS 204 (8101 15th Avenue) and PS 264 (371 89th Street). Please see the flyer below for complete details.
(Posted: April 04, 2013)
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NIA Summer Day Camp
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92nd Street Sewer Reconstruction Update
Please see the link below for DEP's 92nd Street Sewer Reconstruction Update - April 2013.
(Revised: March 28, 2013)
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92nd St. Update April 2013
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Bay Ridge Historical Society Schedule of Events
Please see the link below for the Bay Ridge Historical Society Schedule of Events for Spring 2013.
(Posted: March 26, 2013)
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Bay Ridge Historical Society
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FDNY Engine 242 at 9219 5th Avenue Renovation
Community Board 10 has been advised that the Fire Department will be renovating the firehouse quarters currently occupied by Engine 242 at 9219 5th Avenue. The construction, expected to last 8 months, will address deteriorating conditions in the firehouse. Engine 242 will be relocated temporarily to the current quarters of Engine 241 at 6630 3rd Avenue. The department will make every effort to continue to provide optimal firefighting coverage for the community.
(Posted: March 22, 2013)
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Kings County District Attorney Action Center
Please see the flyer below for information on Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes' Action Center and NYC Drug Hotline.
(Posted: March 12, 2013)
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DA Action Center
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2013 GED Campaign to Finish
The changes to the GED will be effective January 1, 2014. If you have taken parts of the GED you may want to complete your GED in 2013. Act now - don't lose your earlier scores. Please see the flyer below.
(Posted: February 26, 2013)
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2013 GED Campaign to Finish
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Human Trafficking Bureau Brochure
Please see the link below for the Kings County District Attorney Human Trafficking Bureau's Brochure, which provides information and resources regarding human trafficking, as well as Hotline contact numbers.
(Posted: March 07, 2013)
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Human Trafficking Bureau Brochure
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2013 Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspension Calendar
The schedule for Alternate Side Parking suspension dates is now available at the Community Board 10 District Office, 8119 5th Avenue.
You can view the schedule below, or stop by the office to pick one up.
(Posted: December 27, 2012)
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2013 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Dates
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Tow Truck Company Regulations & Fees
Tow Truck Company fees, as regulated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, are as follows: Street Tow: $125 for the tow including the first 3 days of storage, $15 each day afterwards; Highway Tow: $125 for the tow including the first 10 miles, $15 per mile afterwards; Private lot tow: $125 for the tow including the first 2 days of storage, $15 each day afterwards. Complaints against tow truck companies can be filed via 311 or by completing a complaint form and mailing it to the Department of Consumer Affairs. Please see the link below for the Department of Consumer Affairs Information and Complaint Form.
(Posted: January 15, 2013)
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Tow Truck Complaint Form & Information
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Con Ed Green Team Offer
Please see the link below for complete details on Con Ed Green Team's incentives and rebates to help you save money and energy.
(Posted: September 26, 2012)
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Con Ed Green Team
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Social Security Card Centers
Please see the attached flyer which gives directions to the four Social Security Card Centers in New York City – Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. These are the only offices in the respective boroughs where people who live or receive mail in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx or Manhattan – both citizens and non-citizens - may apply for a new or replacement Social Security Number card.
(Posted: August 16, 2012)
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Social Security Card Centers
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Siphon Project
Please see the link below for details on the work being done on the replacement of the existing water siphons between Brooklyn and Staten Island.
(Posted: June 05, 2012)
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Siphon Project
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Caregiver Support Group
Catholic Charities announced a free Caregiver Support Group to be held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00 - 4:30 PM. For more information please contact Ms. Gomez at Our Lady ofAngels Human Service Center, 336 73rd Street, 718-680-6344.
(Posted: February 29, 2012)
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Lower East Side Ecology Center
Please see the flyer below from the Lower East Side Ecology Center announcing a permanent drop off location on President Street for electronic waste.
(Revised: February 02, 2012)
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Lower East Side Ecology Center
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NIA Youth & Family Counseling Services
NIA offers a range of services to meet the needs of families. They provide cost-free services dedicated to advocacy, counseling, and supporting education. Please see the flyer below for details.
(Posted: January 26, 2012)
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NIA Youth & Family Counseling Services
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Civilian Complaint Review Board Meeting
The Civilian Complaint Review Board holds a monthly public meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:00 AM. All meetings will take place at 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan, unless otherwise noted. Photo identification is required to enter the building.
(Revised: June 13, 2013)
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TrafficStat - A Reality!
Good news: Accident and summons data is now available to the public for the first time on the New York City Police Department's website, thanks to Local Law 12 of 2011, sponsored by Council Member Jessica Lappin.
The crash data, which includes the number of moving violation summonses, the number of traffic crashes, and the number of injuries and fatalities citywide and by borough, can be found at http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/traffic_reports/motor_vehicle_accident_data.shtml.
The summons data can be found at http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/traffic_reports/traffic_summons_reports.shtml.
Having this data available online to the public will help with better solutions to the many traffic and pedestrian safety issues affecting many of our communities. Armed with this information, the streets can be made safer for everyone.
(Posted: February 06, 2012)
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Warning from Con Ed Regarding Scammers
Con Edison is warning its customers and other members of the public to be vigilant in protecting themselves against several types of scams that have been reported to the company. Please see the flyer below for details.
(Posted: January 30, 2012)
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Con Ed Scam Warning
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Brooklyn Public Library - Practice English FREE
The Brooklyn Public Library is offering FREE Practice English in a Conversation Group sessions at the Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue, Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 PM starting October 12th. No registration necessary. Call 718-748-6261 for more information.
(Posted: October 12, 2011)
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Free Cancer Screenings for Uninsured Brooklyn Residents
Please see the flyer below for complete details on FREE cancer screenings for uninsured Brooklyn residents.
(Posted: September 20, 2011)
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Cancer Services Program
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"Safe Stop" Program
King's County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes announced the creation of the Safe Stop Program, which partners with local merchants (at no cost) to provide a safe place for youth, seniors and all others to go if they need help in case of an emergency. If someone is lost, has a medical emergency, or is a crime victim, they can go into any Safe Stop location where merchants will have information and resources for those who need help. Participants of Safe Stop will display decals in their store windows identifying them as a designated Safe Stop location. For more information on how to get involved in the Safe Stop Program, please contact Pat Ruiz at the DA's office at 718-250-2247, or email RuizP@brooklynda.org.
(Posted: August 30, 2011)
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Bottle & Can Mandatory Take-Back Program
Please see the link below for information regarding the Bottle & Can Mandatory Take-Back Program, and the Returnable Container Complaint Form.
(Posted: July 18, 2011)
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Bottle & Can Mandatory Take-Back Program
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Street Activity Permit Application - Link to SAPO Application
Click on the link below to access the Street Activity Permit Application/Block Party Application On Line
(Revised: March 12, 2012)
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Block Party Application
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New Food Stamp Application Site
Reaching Out Community Services, Inc. located at 7708 New Utrecht Avenue is now an Official Electronic Food Stamp Site. Please see the link below for more information. Call 718-373-4565 ext. 102 to schedule an appointment.
(Posted: January 24, 2011)
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New Food Stamp Application Site
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Con Edison Launces $50 Home Energy Survey
Con Edison Customers can get a home energy survey for $50 and receive energy-saving bulbs and other devices at no extra cost. The new program is part of the company commitment to help customers save on energy bills while helping the environment. Con Edison residential electric customers in one-to-four family homes are eligible for the incentives. Please see the link below for more information.
(Posted: January 20, 2011)
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Con Edison Home Energy Survey
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Sanitation Holiday Schedule
For the Sanitation Holiday Schedule and pickup information, please see the link below.
(Posted: January 18, 2011)
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Sanitation Holiday Schedule
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"Smarten Up!" Road Safety Brochure
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz released a "Smarten Up!" road safety brochure with safety tips for all road users. Please see the link below to access the brochure.
(Posted: December 28, 2010)
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"Smarten Up!" 2010 Brochure
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New Sanitation Rules for Disposing of Mattresses and Box Springs
Beginning this Friday, Dec. 3rd, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will require all City residents to fully encase all mattresses and box springs within a sealed plastic bag when these items are being discarded for DSNY collection. For more information, please see the press release below.
(Posted: December 02, 2010)
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DSNY Press Release
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Dyker Heights Military Postage Fund
Support our Troops and their families by contributing to this fund which pays for postage on packages being sent to active military personnel. This fund depends on private donations. Any and all contributions are welcome. Please make all checks payable to: Dyker Heights Military Postage Fund. Mail contributions to: PO Box 280205, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Use this fund by mailing your packages at the Dyker Heights Post Office - 8230 13th Ave. For more info visit www.dykerheightscivicassociation.com.
(Posted: November 16, 2010)
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NIGHTLIFE COMPLAINT INSTRUCTIONS
How to file a complaint on nightlife establishments.
(Posted: October 28, 2010)
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Nightlife Complaint Instructions
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Community Board Ten Military and Veterans Affairs Committe announces Resource Dirctory and Coupon Book for Active Military Families
Community Board Ten Military and Veterans Affairs Committee is pleased to welcome active military members and their families to Fort Hamilton.
The Committee has compiled a Resource Directory and Coupon booklet made available by local vendors.
We encourage military families to explore the wonderful communities that comprise Community Board Ten including Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton.
(Revised: July 13, 2011)
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Military Discount Booklet
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Raccoon Information
Attached below is a pamphlet that was produced by the NYC Department of Health regarding raccoons.
(Posted: September 02, 2009)
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NYC DOH Raccoon Pamphlet
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