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Community Board #13 Newsletter

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Our next Executive Board meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7PM.

Committee members are required to attend in-person in order to fulfill quorum.

We encourage the community to attend through remote

Zoom:

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Our next By-Laws meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, 7PM. Committee members are required to attend in-person in order to fulfill quorum. We encourage the community to attend through remote

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Meeting ID: 843 0713 0721

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Postponed - Will reschedule to another date

MOME Premiere and Film Permit Proposed Rule Amendment


Pursuant to NYC Charter section 1043(b)(2), we are sending you the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s proposed rule amendments (attached) relating to Premiere Permits (43 RCNY Chapter 8) and Permits for Scouting, Rigging and Filming Activities (43 RCNY Chapter 9). The attachment includes instructions for submitting a comment in response to the proposed rule amendments and a notice of public hearing.


Read more about it click on this Link: MOME Premiere

Brighton Beach Library - 10 Brighton 1st Road

October 2023 Schedule

Ulmer Park Library - 2602 Bath Avenue

October 2023 Schedule

Starting October 2, 2023, Curbside Composting will be available to ALL Brooklyn residents! 

Compost will be picked up on your recycling day. Find your collection schedule.

Service will be available year-round. No sign-up required.


Need a DSNY brown bin? Click here to order one for free by October 13, 2023. Order by September 1 for guaranteed delivery before the start of service.


How to Compost


Leaf and Yard Waste Separation is Mandatory

  • Place in any labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid or in your DSNY brown bin, paper lawn and leaf bag, or clear plastic bag.
  • Bundle twigs and branches with twine and place on curb next to bins or bags.


Food Scraps and Food-soiled Paper

  • Place in any labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid or in your DSNY brown bin.
  • Line your bin with a bag to keep it clean.
  • Tie the bag closed before putting the bin out for collection.
  • Write your address on your bin.


NOTE: Do not place bags of food waste directly on the curb. You can mix food scraps with leaf and yard waste only when using a bin with a secure lid.

Owners of buildings with 4+ units must provide a storage area and clearly labeled bins for the collection of yard waste.


What to Compost

DSNY will pick up ALL leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. This includes meat, bones, dairy, prepared foods, and greasy uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes.


https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/food-scraps-and-yard-waste-page/brooklyn-composting


The Public Engagement Report on the Coney Island Casino Proposal from March 6, 2023 community meeting can now be view by clicking on the report below:

Alternate Service along D Line for Upcoming Weekends


This is to inform you of work along the D line which will require alternate service for certain time periods for the remainder of 2023. Please see below for details.

 

Weekend of October 6-9 (11:30 p.m. Friday until 5:00 a.m. Monday) (switch and signal updates for flood mitigation)

Fare free shuttle buses replace normal D service from Bay 50th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue

 

Weekdays (certain Tuesdays) from 9:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (switch inspection)

Fare free shuttle buses replace normal D service from Bay 50th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue on the following days:

October 3

October 31

November 14

December 12

 

Weekdays (certain Tuesdays) from 9:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (switch inspection)

Fare free shuttle buses replace normal D service from Bay Parkway/86th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue

October 10

November 7

December 5

 

Notifications will be posted at all affected stations for alternate service and shuttle bus locations on street level. Please see this link for the initial service page on our website, it will be refreshed with future dates as the work moves along.

https://new.mta.info/alerts?selectedRoutes=MTASBWY%3AD&selectedDate=10%2F03%2F2023

 


Alternate Service along Q Line for Upcoming Weekends


The MTA will be continuing track maintenance and switch replacement work on the Q train, which will impact rail service in Brooklyn during some upcoming weekends for the remainder of 2023. Please see below for details.

 

For six consecutive weekends: September 15-18, September 22-25, September 29-October 2, October 6-9, October 13-16, October 20-23; from 11:30 p.m. Fridays to 5:00 a.m. Mondays

  • Q trains will operate from 96th Street to 34th Street in Manhattan
  • Q trains will operate from Prospect Park to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue

Free shuttle buses will be provided for customers seeking to travel between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Prospect Park. Customers will be asked to use the to continue their trip along the same line.

 

Weekend of October 27-30; from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday

  • Q trains will operate from 96th Street to 34th Street in Manhattan
  •  trains will operate from Kings Highway to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue

Free shuttle buses will be provided for customers seeking to travel between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Kings Highway.

 

Weekend of November 3-6 and November 24-27; from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday:

  • Q trains will operate from 96th Street (Manhattan) to Prospect Park (Brooklyn)

Free shuttle buses will be provided for customers seeking to travel between Prospect Park and Kings Highway.

Free shuttle buses will be provided for customers seeking to travel between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue (express to/from Kings Highway, and local from Kings Highway to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue).

 

 

To receive more information about our system service changes, riders are encouraged to sign up for The Weekender.

 

Please consult the MTA website or the MyMTA app for the latest service information and alternative service options. Customers may also sign up for email and text alerts by visiting www.MyMTAAlerts.com and can call 511 for service-related information and customer service.

MTA Announces Shuttle Buses to

Replace Weekend F Trains in Brooklyn


“Brooklyn Community Board 13 would like to extend our gratitude to the MTA on behalf of our constituents,” said Brooklyn Community Board 13 Chairperson Lucy Mujica Diaz and District Manager Eddie Mark. “As the warmer days approach and ridership increases to the Coney Island area, providing F train shuttle bus service for this community is not only a need, it is a must. We hope to build on these accomplishments and support the work of universal inclusion for our community.”

https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-shuttle-buses-replace-weekend-f-trains-brooklyn-during-signal?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR2LypKiTEFm7geAtP7YdveJHiPVC44Z7ZWUxPlg2rpkNCaN8ORmz79y1Xo

During Signal Modernization Work

New York City Transit

Updated June 1, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Ongoing Culver Line Signal Modernization Project will Improve Subway Service in Brooklyn 

 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that shuttle buses will replace weekend  train service in southern Brooklyn beginning June 16 and going through the end of 2023 during signal modernization work. The Culver Line Signal Modernization project is fully replacing signals on the Culver Line from Church Av to West 8 St in Brooklyn to improve reliability and resilience.  

“Replacing aging equipment is fundamental to modernizing and improving our infrastructure,” said MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “New signal technology will allow us to improve speeds and on-time performance for  train customers in Brooklyn.” 

 train service will operate between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av the following weekends. Free shuttle buses will operate between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av to provide service to closed stations. These dates are subject to change.  

  • October 21 – October 23  
  • November 10 – November 13 
  • November 17 – November 20 
  • November 24 – November 27 
  • December 1 – December 4 
  • December 8 – December 11 
  • December 15 – December 18 
  • December 22 – December 25 
  • December 29 – January 1 

Between October 21 and October 23,  trains will operate between Jamaica-179 St and Kings Highway. Free shuttle buses will operate between Kings Highway and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.  

Nearby  trains and local buses will provide alternate service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, customers can take  trains instead. 

 "I am glad that the MTA heard and responded to the community’s concerns about the planned service outages along the  train line and will be introducing shuttle service as a result of the advocacy of myself and my colleagues, Councilman Kagan and Assemblyman Brook-Krasny,” said Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. “The increased subway reliability and frequency made possible by the Culver Line Signal Modernization Project is critical, but such a project cannot leave Southern Brooklynites without alternate transit options, especially as the busy, hot summer months begin. I look forward to the welcome addition of shuttle bus service and to continued collaboration with the MTA and the community at large.” 

“I am very glad to learn that the MTA listened to the concerns of the community and elected officials and agreed to provide free shuttle bus service to the residents of Southern Brooklyn,” said New York City Council Member Ari Kagan. “This shuttle service along the  line between Coney Island/Stillwell Av and Church Av for the entire period of the construction project will provide the opportunity for riders to reach their destination. I will continue to work with the MTA, elected officials and community partners to make sure the residents of Southern Brooklyn have viable public transportation options.” 

“Brooklyn Community Board 13 would like to extend our gratitude to the MTA on behalf of our constituents,” said Brooklyn Community Board 13 Chairperson Lucy Mujica Diaz and District Manager Eddie Mark. “As the warmer days approach and ridership increases to the Coney Island area, providing F train shuttle bus service for this community is not only a need, it is a must. We hope to build on these accomplishments and support the work of universal inclusion for our community.” 

Customers are encouraged to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday to inform customers of weekend service changes throughout the transit system. Customers can sign up here.  

For real-time service updates and information, customers can use the following options:  

MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta smartphone app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services all in one place.  

new.mta.info – The “Service Status” box at new.mta.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line.  

Live Subway Map – The Live Subway Map shows the real-time position of trains, planned service changes at any given time, highlights accessible stations, and much more.  

WhatsApp – Customers can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp. Riders can receive customer service support in their native language through the help of Google Translate.  

For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Connecticut customers should call 877-690-5114. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511. 

REPORT AN INCIDENT TO THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT

 

You may report the following using the Incident Reporting Form below:

 

  • an adverse health event which includes any troublesome or undesired medical occurrence or symptom associated with the use of a cannabis product.
  • a concern about a cannabis business which includes businesses that sell cannabis products including unlicensed business locations, sales to a minor or consumption in unauthorized areas
  • or a concern regarding a cannabis product, such as product safety, product mislabeling, product formulation or product expiration date.

 

 The information requested is necessary for the Office of Cannabis Management to review your concern.


https://cannabis.ny.gov/report-an-incident


Enforcement  

Enforcement Legislation  

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/s4006/amendment/original  

 

Community Boards and local municipalities may relay to the state and/or local enforcement information about activities that may be in violation of the Cannabis Law.  

 

Suspected violations or complaints can be reported online at: 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/report-an-incident 

 

Whenever possible please include the following information when submitting a complaint:  

• Name of business  

• Time of alleged illicit activity  

• Location of alleged illicit activity  

• Pictures of alleged illicit activity  

• Indicate if there has been previous police contact (i.e., 911 calls)  

• Proximity to sensitive use locations (e.g., school, house of worship)  

• Contact information of the person reporting the alleged illicit activity (i.e., phone number in case there are follow up questions). 

 

Dispensary Location Verification 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/dispensary-location-verification 

 

 Regulations 

 Adult-Use Packaging and Labeling 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/part-128-129-plma-adopted  

 

Packaging and Labeling & Marketing and Advertising Guidance for Adult-Use Licensees 

https://cannabis.ny.gov/packaging-and-labeling-guidance 

Help us keep

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) clean!


Dispose of trash and food scraps properly every day:

  • Use a small plastic shopping bag to hold trash and food scraps.
  • Dispose of trash and food scraps down the trash chute every night.
  • Remember, large bags do not fit down the chute!
  • If you have a cat, please make sure to dispose of the kitty litter by using the trash chute.
  • Do not throw trash out the windows or anywhere on the grounds.
  • Frequent and proper disposal of trash also helps prevent common pests, such as rodents, mice, cockroaches, and ants.

Thank you for your help in a #CleanNYCHA

The MTA’s contactless fare payment program, OMNY, is coming for Reduced-Fare customers this year! If you are a Reduced-Fare customer or would like to apply for Reduced-Fare and would like to know more about OMNY, please let the MTA know using this link. The form only takes a minute to fill out. Should you have any other questions or feedback, you can ask them here. 

 

We are excited to get people tapping away using OMNY! 


How to apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard

You can submit an application online, by mail, or in person. See how to apply.

https://new.mta.info/fares/reduced-fare


We incorporate customer feedback in all that we do. Contact us with questions, concerns, experiences, or ideas about accessibility in our system. In your email, please specify:

  • The type of feedback,
  • service you were riding,
  • the general issue (bus ramp/lift, subway platform gap, employee commendation, etc), and
  • any further specific details you can.

Email us at accessibility@mtahq.org.

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