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Alternate Side Parking Suspensions
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended on the following days. Parking meters will remain in effect.
- Tuesday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- Monday, December 8, Immaculate Conception
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended on the following days. Parking meters will not be in effect.
- Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving*
- Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day*
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NYC DOT Milling and Paving Schedule in CB10
Paving – 10/14/2025 thru 10/17/2025
- 86 Street, 10th Ave – 14th Avenue (Monday- Wednesday)
- 14 Ave, 86 Street – Cropsey Ave. (Wednesday – Friday)
- 72 Street, 13th Avenue – 14th Avenue (Friday)
Bay Ridge Mural Community Info Session November 12th 6pm to 8pm
IBX Project Scoping Review Meetings Announced
Comments Due November 26th
The IBX announced the environmental review process for the Interborough Express (IBX) project under the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) started and an opportunity for the public to participate in the formal project scoping, which is the next step of the process. To learn more, please see details here.
Scoping Meeting:
November 12, 2025 – 10am-12pm and 6-8 pm – Virtual (Zoom)
To register for these meetings, and for more information, please visit mta.info/IBX.
CB10 to Celebrate Art Deco Movement
Walking Tour on November 15th
BRJC Presents A Holocaust Story of Love & Resilience Nov. 16th at 1:30pm
Free Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Education
The American Red Cross is proud to partner with the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) and the FDNY Foundation to help save lives by installing free smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire safety. This program is available across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Do You Need a Smoke Alarm? Click below:
Learn More and Request a Smoke Alarm
BRAVO Volunteer Ambulance Fall Fling Fundraiser, Saturday, November 15th
Bay Ridge Cares Thanksgiving Delivery Dinner for Those in Need Order Deadline Nov. 19th at 6pm
Join the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council Meeting on Nov. 19th, Virtual Meeting
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Brooklyn Interchange Reconstruction
In 2026, reconstruction will begin on the ramps leading to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and additional upgrades will be made to JJ Carty Park below. Construction is expected to last through 2029. Please see here for more information.
Important Update from Social Security Regarding how Payments are Received
As of October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration will no longer issue paper checks. Seniors will now receive their benefits through direct deposit or a Direct Express® prepaid debit card.
To sign up for one of these options, visit GoDirect.gov — you can enroll online, by phone, or by mail.
We also encourage everyone to create or update their My Social Security account, which is the easiest way to manage benefit payments and make changes to deposit information.
Please note that while SSA continues to operate during the government shutdown, local offices and phone lines may experience longer wait times due to staffing shortages.
Affordable Housing Info Sessions on 10/16, 10/30 and 11/12 for One Sunset Apartments, 621 Degraw Street
86th Street Entrance Ramp to Eastbound Gowanus I-278 Planned Overnight Closures through 11/30
Planned Weekend Overnight Lane/Shoulder Closures on Eastbound and Westbound Gowanus through 12/15
Ready, Set Kindergarten at Brooklyn Public Library
Citi Bike Station Installation Continues throughout CB10
The New York City Department of Transportation notified Community Board 10 that the installation of 49 new Citi Bike stations will begin on Thursday, September 11th. The first one will be installed next to Owl’s Head Park.
NYC DOT provided the revised finalized map which includes several adjustments from the draft original plan. Please see map below.
5th Avenue Bridge Construction Updates
NYC DSNY Bin Rebate Checks
On September 18th Mayor Adams, Acting DSNY Commissioner Lojan, DOF Commissioner Niblack Announced Automatic Rebates to Qualified Homeowners for Purchase of NYC Bin.
Owners of one- or two-family homes who receive the Basic or Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR or E-STAR) credit or exemption will receive a check in the amount of $59.30 to pay for the cost of their official NYC Bin. The New York City Department of Finance will automatically send checks to eligible homeowners. Read more about the NYC Bin rebates.
What you should know:
- Homeowners who have already purchased their NYC Bin online or by phone will automatically receive a check for $59.30.
- Those who have not yet purchased their NYC Bin will receive a letter notifying them that when they purchase their bin online or by calling 855-692-2467, they will automatically receive a check within 30 days of making their purchase.
- Those who have purchased or will purchase their NYC Bin in person at Home Depot will receive a voucher code that they can use online — with a proof of purchase — to request their reimbursement check.
65th Street and 3rd Avenue School Safety Improvements
Upcoming Construction
In the upcoming weeks, National Grid will be installing a new gas main at the locations below. Construction is expected to last 90 days.
. 13th Avenue from 63 Street to Tabor Court
. 13th Avenue at Tabor Court and at 63rd Street
Council Member Susan Zhuang Neighborhood Cleanup
Take the DYCD Community Needs Assessment
Department of Youth and Community Development is conducting a citywide Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to collect feedback from New Yorkers to set program priorities and direct resources where they are needed most. We want to help ensure local services reflect real community needs. Completing the survey affords residents a chance to shape the future of their neighborhoods.
Every voice matters. Any New Yorker age 14 and older can take the survey.
Survey link: https://arcg.is/10zazj3.
DSNY Mandatory Curbside Composting – Enforcement begins April 1, 2025
Curbside Composting began October 2, 2023 in Brooklyn
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.
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
Waste Set Out Times Changed April 1, 2023
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As part of our commitment to keeping our streets clean, the NYC Department of Sanitation is implementing a new rule to reduce the time that trash, recycling, and curbside composting will sit on sidewalks. The new rule went into effect April 1, 2023.
Residents
Residential buildings have two options:
- Place waste out after 6:00 PM in a container of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid, or
- Place waste out after 8:00 PM, if putting bags directly on the curb
To ensure collection, all waste must be set out by midnight.
DSNY Reminds New Yorkers to Place Trash Out for Collection by Midnight Ahead of Their Collection Day
As part of the Adams administration’s efforts to get the streets cleaner, faster, trash collection will begin no later than 5am Citywide; residents are reminded to place waste out for collection by midnight ahead of their collection day. Under Mayor Adams’ leadership, New York’s Strongest have reoriented towards substantially reducing the time trash occupies public space.
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure that 24 million pounds of residential waste spend as little time in our public spaces as possible, the largest New York City Department of Sanitation shift was moved an hour earlier effective Monday, April 22nd. This shift has traditionally run from 6am to 2pm, and will instead run 5am to 1pm.
Today, residential waste may go out no earlier than 6pm in a bin or 8pm if placing bags on the curb. Substantial amounts are now collected at midnight, mere hours after the trash is set out, and the old 4pm trash shift has been completely eliminated.
Residential Buildings with 1-9 Units
Beginning November 12, 2024, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use bins, 55 gallons or less, with secure lids for trash set out.
If you already use a bin with a secure lid that is 55 gallons or less for trash set out, you may continue to use it until June 2026. After that, you will need to switch to the official NYC Bin.
Learn more about NYC Bin requirements.
Official NYC Bins
The NYC Bin is the next step in New York City’s plan to get black bags of garbage off the streets and make our city cleaner and safer for all New Yorkers.
On July 8, 2024, the City unveiled the NYC Bin, the official trash bin for properties with 1-9 residential units. Separate NYC Bins are also available for purchase for recycling and composting, though they are not required.
The NYC Bin is now available for purchase at a significantly lower price than similar bins at retail stores, at www.bins.nyc or by calling 1-855-NYC-BINS.
NYC Bins are exclusively available for NYC property owners and building managers and will only be delivered to addresses within the five boroughs.
The NYC Bin was selected following the City’s release of an RFP in October 2023 to contract a vendor to produce official NYC Bins. In the RFP, DSNY mandated that the vendor produce bins according to specifications including, but not limited to:
Cost no more than $50 for the most common size
Available in multiple sizes to accommodate different types of buildings.
Rat resistant, easy to use by sanitation workers, and compatible with mechanized collection trucks.
DSNY will retrofit or replace hundreds of collection trucks, adding mechanical tippers compatible with the new bins. This upgrade will speed up collection and minimize the possibility of spills that occur with manual collection. Two sanitation workers will be needed to operate the mechanism, and this change will not affect DSNY workforce numbers.
Residential Buildings with 10+ Units
NYC is also advancing a plan to containerize trash in larger residential buildings.
Buildings with 31 or more residential units will be required to use stationary, on-street containers for their trash, serviced by DSNY’s new automated side-loading garbage trucks. On-street containers will be assigned to a specific building, solely for residents of that building.
Buildings with 10 to 30 units will be able to choose between stationary on-street containers and smaller wheelie bins.
The first district with these containers will be Manhattan Community Board 9, beginning Spring 2025, with further expansion pending environmental review.
NYC Parks E-Pilot Input Survey
DOT OHD (Off Hours Delivery) Program
Go to nyc.gov/ohd to apply or for more information.
DOT Milling and Paving
Check the weekly DOT Brooklyn Milling and Paving schedule here.
HomeFirst Down Paymement Assistance Program
The HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program provides qualified first-time homebuyers with up to $100,000 toward the down payment or closing costs on a 1-4 family home, a condominium, or a cooperative in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
A prospective homebuyer must:
- Be a first-time homebuyer
- Complete a homebuyer education course taught by an HPD-approved counseling agency
- Work with an HPD approved Housing Counseling Agency to complete a 2024 HomeFirst Loan Application (Required documentation can be found here).
- Have their own savings to contribute to the down payment or closing costs
- Meet program income eligibility requirements
- Make a minimum down payment of 3% of the purchase price towards the home purchase.
- Purchase a 1-4 unit family home, a condominium, or a cooperative for owner-occupancy in one of the five boroughs of New York City
- Pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection before purchase
- Live in the home for at least:
- 10 years if the loan received is less than or equal to $40,000
- 15 years if the loan is greater than $40,000
- Have a maximum household income up to 80% AMI
Watch the video and learn more about the program here
NYC Heat Requirements
Now through May 31, building owners are legally required to keep your home at a certain temperature during the day and overnight. Between 6AM and 10PM, when it’s 55° outside, it must be at least 68° indoors. Between 10PM and 6AM, it must be at least 62° inside regardless of outdoor temperature. You can report heat or hot water issues online or by calling 311.
Reminder from Con Edison – Smell Gas. Act Fast.
MTA is Here to Help 
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NYC Dept. of Finance warns New Yorkers of a Scam
The Department of Finance is aware of a scam targeting people about parking tickets or camera violations.
People are receiving messages advising them that they have “additional charges” on an “unpaid parking invoice.”
This is a scam. The Department of Finance does not send text messages to vehicle owners about their parking tickets or camera violations.
Customers should take the following steps to protect themselves:
Ignore and delete the message. Do not click any links.
Visit the Department of Finance’s website to review and pay valid parking tickets and camera violations.
Report the scam to your bank or credit card company as needed. You can also report attempted fraud to the Federal Trade Commission and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Additionally, here are some tips for how New Yorkers can stay vigilant against scams:
Be suspicious of unsolicited texts or emails from individuals seeking personal information, especially if they claim it’s an urgent request.
If you believe you are being targeted by a social engineering attack:
Verify the company or individual contacting you.
Do not click on links or phone numbers in the message and never provide personal information or passwords.
If you think you are a victim of social engineering attack, contact the relevant account providers, and monitor your account activity, and change any passwords you may have provided.
To help better protect your phone and personal information, download the City’s free NYC Secure app in the Apple or Google App store.
If you have questions about outstanding parking tickets you may have, please call 311.
Owl’s Head Park Playground Reconstruction Update
Owl’s Head Park Playground and basketball courts will close for reconstruction for approximately one year starting the week of February 24th. Additionally, the asphalt paths within the park will be reconstructed beginning in Mid-March.
Below is a link to the Parks Capital Tracker page highlighting the upcoming work, which includes a details schematic design picture:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/9819
Bay Ridge Center New Location Now Open!
2025 CB 10 Guidelines and Information to Apply for a Block Party Permit or Other SAPO Event
Interested in having a Block Party this year? The process begins by applying online to the SAPO office at
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cecm/e-apply/e-apply.page
Before you apply online, please take a moment to read the Community Board 10 Guidelines here:
Motion of CB 10 Board Members passed unanimously
on June 15, 2023:
HPD’s Guide to Housing Rules and Regulations for Owners and Tenants, The ABCs of Housing
Owners and tenants have legal responsibilities to each other. HPD is one of many city and state agencies that enforce those responsibilities. This booklet is designed to help owners and tenants gain an understanding of the rules and regulations affecting housing, and to provide information about how to receive assistance. Inside the guide you will find information about owners’ and tenants’ rights and responsibilities, staying in your apartment safely, resources for new affordable housing or rental assistance, and useful contact information for other housing related issues.
The online guide is available in several languages and can be accessed here:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/abcs-of-housing.page
Con Edison Scam Alert – Be Aware!
McKinley Park Playground
Reconstruction Begins March 17
The playground portion of McKinley Park will be starting construction during the week of March 17, 2025 and is expected to take nearly one year to complete.
Council Member Justin Brannan secured $5 Million capital funds needed for this improvement project that will completely reconstruct the playground including pavement, drainage, swings, safety surface, benches, fences and reconstruction of the adult fitness area. For more information regarding this project please view the NYC Capital Tracker on their website here.
Volunteer with NYC Parks
https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/volunteer
Become a Member of CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
New York City Community Emergency Response Team (NYC CERT) members are dedicated volunteers who undergo a training program that provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, community disaster support, disaster medical operations, and traffic control. The volunteer commitment is for at least one year of service following graduation.
NYC CERT members participate in community preparedness and support first responders during disaster response activities, including: Traffic and crowd control at the planned and unplanned events. Escorting New York City residents of evacuated buildings to retrieve personal belongings. Missing person searches. Staffing assistance centers and interpreting for New Yorkers affected by emergencies. Emergency food and supply distribution during power outages and water main breaks. Presenting Ready New York preparedness information to communities and build community disaster networks.
Apply to become a NYC CERT volunteer
Red Cross Free Smoke Alarm Installation
The American Red Cross provides FREE installation of smoke alarms and fire safety education to families in their homes. Senator Iwen Chu is proud to bring this FREE resource to all residents in southern Brooklyn as home fires can be destructive and deadly. Folks can sign up for free smoke alarm installation at: www.soundthealarm.org/nyc. or call Senator Chu’s office at 718-333-0311
2025 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar
Food Resource Guide
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has partnered with Share Meals,
Hunger Free America,
BetaNYC and Plentiful to compile the most current and accurate data for these resource guides, which are continually updated.
You can check out the Food Resource Guide here where you will find information on food giveaways, senior meal programs, soup kitchens, community programs, and much more.
Neighborhood Loading Zone Information Tab
The NLZ information could be found by clicking on the left tab
Updates from Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration provides updates on the following topics in their May 2023 newsletter:
- Ready to Retire? Apply Online with Social Security
- Slam the Scam With Social Security
- Social Security Honors our Military Heroes
- Your Personal My Social Security Account Is For Every Stage In Your Career
- On the Go? You Can Still Use Social Security Online when Traveling
See the newsletter attached here. See the Spanish edition attached here.
For more info, you can visit ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213
Dept. of Buildings Customer Service Hours
All DOB Customer Service locations are open to the public from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm for in-person an drop-off transactions. All online services are still in effect.
Click here for Department of Buildings info
NYC Dept. of Buildings Customer Service Events
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NYC Dept. of Buildings is opening their doors every Tuesday for our Buildings After Hours customer service events to make it easier for homeowners, small business owners, tenants and buildings managers to get questions answered. Between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the five borough offices, meet with DOB staff to get advice on construction projects, address an open violation on a property or to get the status of an application filed with DOB.
Find a borough office near you.
Learn more about joining an after-hours event near you.
Important Information About National Grid Service Line Inspections
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Have you been contacted by Precision Pipeline Solutions requesting an inspection?
Natural gas customers in New York State are currently undergoing natural gas service line inspections. These inspections are in accordance with the mandated New York State Public Service Commission Order in Case 15-G0244, “Order Establishing Statewide Inspection Schedules and Procedural Requirements” making sure that all natural gas services are working properly and that there are no safety issues. In New York City, these inspections are carried out by National Grid’s hired contractor, Precision Pipeline Solutions.
These contractors carry identification notifying the customer that they are working on behalf of National Grid to complete this important safety work. Because these inspections are performed on inside meter services, the contractor is required to gain access to the customer’s home/business.
If you have not responded to a request for an inspection for your property, please schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Ignoring this request may lead to fines or eventual gas service interruptions. Read more here.
NYC DSNY Project Master Composter Certificate Course is Back!
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This advanced compost education and outreach program is offered year-round throughout the 5 boroughs, and is designed to build a citywide network of educators, advocates and community composters to support NYC Department of Sanitation composting initiatives.
Those enrolled in the program will gain an understanding of the various organic waste diversion programs in NYC, as well as learn basic compost science, urban compost system design, and outreach techniques through classroom instruction, field trips, and hands-on activities. Participants will receive ongoing support to complete the coursework and required volunteer hours according to their interests and community needs. To learn more about certification requirements and eligibility see here
NYC Department of Transportation – NYC Open Streets
Temporary Limited Local Access: Temporary Full Closure:
Overview
NYC’s Open Streets program allows communities to embrace new public space and support small businesses. Open Streets prioritize pedestrians and cyclists by transforming streets into public space. These transformations allow for a range of activities, support local businesses, and create opportunities for New Yorkers to gather together safely. Open Streets are coordinated in partnership with local community organizations. There are two types of Open Streets:
Please visit nyc.gov/openstreets for more information.
Crime Prevention Tips to Help Deter Package Theft
Package theft is on the rise. Click here for some tips and ideas to help prevent your packages from being stolen.
Rat Sightings – How to Prevent – How to Report Important Information
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Several residents alerted the District Office about rat sightings at various locations in the District.
There are lots of reasons for rats to surface – the most notable culprit is street excavation. As you know, there is regular digging taking place around town for one reason or another.
We encourage all to report rat sightings directly to 311 and share the locations with our office and we will share with the Department of Health. The good news is inspectors can often identify the source and put an immediate abatement treatment plan together to address the condition.
We need your help to keep them at bay and prevent them from coming back. The New York City Department of Health has produced a helpful pamphlet entitled “Preventing Rats on Your Property. It can be found online and provides helpful information. Below is a quick summary but we encourage you visit DOH website and check it out!
Department of Health Rat Prevention Tips
Look for Evidence – Most rats live in nests or burrows. Burrows are holes in dirt or concrete. They can also be found under brushes and plants
Clean Up – Rats mostly come out at night to look for food. Make sure all garbage receptacles are tightly secured.
Starve Them – Please manage your garbage. Bring cans and bags to the curb as close to pick up. Use hard plastic cans with tight fitting lids.
Shut Them Out – Rats chew holes into buildings and can squeeze through building cracks. Seal all holes and cracks in foundations, walls, floors, underneath doors and windows.
Wipe Them Out – Rodent bait is effective way to wipe out rats. If you live in your own home without tenants, the law allows you to place rodent bait yourself. But commercial and multi-unit property owners must hire a pest control company.
For more information please see here.
Home Help for Heroes Program
Financial Assistance for Brooklyn’s Disabled Veterans
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Open to disabled Brooklyn veterans who own a home that needs modification in order for them to continue living independently.
Eligible projects include wheelchair ramps, lifts, roll-in showers, and doorway widening.
Total household income limit is 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for the Metro NYC area. Disabled veterans impacted by COVID-19 will be given special consideration.
Applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact
Angella Cummings
Director of Operations
[email protected]
718-469-4679
Department of Sanitation
Special Waste Drop-Off Brooklyn and Staten Island Location:
Special Waste Drop-Off Sites are now open. Special Waste Drop-Off Sites are locations where New York City residents can drop-off certain harmful products. The sites are open from 10 AM to 5 PM every Saturday and the last Friday of the month. Sites are closed on legal holidays and may be closed during severe weather.
Where to find them
Brooklyn: 459 North Henry Street in Greenpoint
Staten Island: Located off the Muldoon Avenue exit of the southbound West Shore Expressway (440), past the DSNY security booth.
What to Bring
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The following items are accepted at DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off Sites:
- Batteries, including automotive, rechargeable (such as small sealed lead acid batteries, Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-ZN, Ni-Cd) and single-use (such as alkaline and lithium primary). Follow instructions below to prepare batteries before arrival.
- Motor oil and transmission fluid (up to 10 quarts per visit)
- Motor oil filters (up to two filters per visit)
- Fluorescent light bulbs & CFLs
- Latex paint (up to five gallons per visit)
- Mercury-containing devices (up to two per visit)
- Passenger car tires (up to four per visit)
- Electronics (covered by the NYS disposal ban)
Download the checklist for future reference here.
Rules & Procedures
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DSNY drop-off sites are only for non-commercial materials from NYC residents. Anyone with a commercial license plate will not be allowed to enter the site.
When you arrive at the drop-off site, you’ll be required to show proof of residency, such as a valid NYS driver’s license. If you aren’t arriving by car, you can provide a picture ID and proof of residency, such as a phone or utility bill.
The drop-off location may not be immediately visible. If you have trouble finding the location, ask a DSNY garage foreman or supervisor at the site. DSNY officials will be there to instruct you, but the sites are do-it-yourself style. Wearing casual clothes and work gloves is strongly recommended.
Special Instructions for Batteries
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To prevent the risk of fire, individually bag each non-alkaline battery or use CLEAR tape to cover the terminals. Do not use opaque tape and do not bag or tape alkaline batteries.
At the drop-off site, place each battery into its designated collection container: alkaline, small sealed lead acid, auto, and “other”.
Please note: Alkaline batteries are collected here but can be discarded in the garbage. Since they no longer contain mercury, they’re not hazardous.
More information could be found here.
For all National Grid planned construction please see information below.
What to expect during construction:
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• Typically, work performed by National Grid will begin with the installation of new gas pipe either in the street or sidewalk. The
excavation required will be backfilled at the end of each day. Steel plates will be used to cover any excavations left open to allow
vehicular traffic and provide access to driveways, steps, and walkways.
• The entire work area will be kept clean and orderly. Attempts will be made to keep noise, dust, and debris to a minimum. All material
required on site will be stored neatly in designated areas.
• All or part of your gas service may have to be replaced. In order to complete this work, we must gain access to your home at the point
where the service enters the building (basement, crawlspace, etc.). If this is the case, you will be contacted by a National Grid
representative to make an appointment.
Restoration:
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• Some excavations may need to remain open until all gas services have been transferred, at which point the old main will be retired and
the openings will be backfilled.
• All street and sidewalk surfaces affected by the construction will be repaved to ensure a smooth surface. Temporary asphalt pavement
will be used until all National Grid work is complete and permanent restoration can be performed.
• Concrete openings should be restored within 21 days with the exception of work done in mid-winter. Some delays may occur due to
inclement weather or when the temperature is too cold to pour concrete.
DOT Milling and Paving within Community Board Ten
Please follow signs that will be posted in advance of scheduled work.
Click here for NYC DOT Weekly Resurfacing Schedule.
Narrows Botanical Gardens (NBG)
Can You Help Be A Garden Greeter?
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Garden greeters are an integral part of the NBG. Greeters will work at a table in front of the Native Plant Garden (just inside the NBG entrance located across the street from 6917 Shore Road). Duties include greeting people that walk through the NBG, answering their questions, encouraging them to become involved, and whatever else comes up that day.
Volunteers sign up for two hour slots via our Sign Up Genius page which is accessible on NBG’s website.
Bay Ridge Center Volunteer Program:
Helping Our Neighbors, Together
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Bay Ridge Center’s volunteer program to combat the effects of the pandemic needs your help to help our neighbors in need! Calling both volunteers and those in need: your issue is neither too big nor too small.
Need a hand with your computer skills? Driveway buried in snow? Want to learn to crochet? Interested in learning a new language? Let’s make it all happen, together!
Please reach out to Michael Schumer, Director of Strategic Initiatives, at [email protected] to get rolling.
PSA: Commercial Ads/Posters Are Not Permitted on Public Property
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The District Office often receives calls about commercial ad posters affixed to public property including street lights and street signs.
Residents can reach out to the District Office at [email protected] or to report posters affixed to public property via 311 online directly to the Department of Sanitation here.
The Department of Sanitation will not accept complaints about posters attached to private buildings or those put up by government agencies on public property. Sanitation will respond within 3 to 7 business days to remove illegal postings.
MTA Metro Card Mobile Sales Buses and Vans
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Customers are advised to check the schedule for updates.
We are committed to keeping everyone safe, and ask that customers maintain a safe social distance when waiting on line.
MetroCard Mobile Vans Accepting Cash
Services offered at the Mobiles Sales Vans
- Get help with a Reduced-Fare application
- Transfer MetroCard balances (Full fare and Reduced-Fare)
- Exchange a damaged Reduced-Fare MetroCard for a temporary replacement
- Report a lost/stolen Reduced-Fare MetroCard
- Ask our team about any MetroCard-related issues
Schedules are subject to change, so check back before you visit. Please call 511 for specific dates.
Please note: MetroCard Mobile Sales does not operate on the observed day for the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.
Location: Bay Ridge at 86 St & Fourth Ave
Day: 2nd & 4th Friday
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
More information could be found here.
MTA OMNY Payment System Roll Out
The MTA new OMNY fare payment system is nearing completion. The new payment system accepts contactless cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover as well as digital payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Fitbit Pay. The OMNY payment system will replace the MetroCard payment system in 2023.
Read more about the MTA OMNY Payment System. Watch the Welcome to OMNY Video.
Updates from the Department of Buildings
The Department continues the expansion of e-filing to include many more transactions, which will add convenience and efficiency while protecting public health.
View DOB e-filing information.
Kings County DA Office – Important Resource Information
View important resource information on Kings County DA office website
Animal Care Centers of NY
The Animal Care Centers of NYC provides valuable information for anyone who may be concerned about pet safety during this time and great resource information if you are looking to adopt. Please click on link provided below for information. COVID-19 and Animals FAQs
NYC Parks Tree Risk Management Policy
In 2017, NYC Parks tree risk management program established priorities for street trees based on inspection results. The goal of the program is to help NYC Parks Department address immediately hazardous trees in danger of falling or large branches and lower priority smaller branches that may be falling or have fallen can longer about 90 to 180 days to remove.
Here’s how the service request policy works:
1. Service Request to 311
2. NYC Parks will inspect tree (work order is formed based on they type of work needed and priority level)
3. Priority is based on inspection criteria. Those in need of immediate attention will be handled first.
Learn more about NYC Parks Tree Risk Management Program.
The New York City Community Health Profiles
The New York City Community Health Profiles capture important health data for all 59 community districts. The profiles help the New York City Department of Health assess how much health can vary by neighborhood. The profiles also show how important community resources, and funding to create and sustain these resources are to health outcomes.
View the Community District 10 Health Profile.
NYPD Crime Prevention Division Info on Senior Scam
Community Board Ten has learned of recent phone scams involving local senior citizens. In this particular phone scam, a caller identifying himself as the senior’s grandchild asked that money be wired to an account. Sadly, criminals often target seniors using deceptive scams. Please take time to share tips prepared by the NYPD’s Crime Prevention Division.
Please share the below link to the Crime Prevention Booklet For Seniors produced by the NYPD Crime Prevention Division. Thank you!!
View the Crime Prevention Booklet For Seniors
NYC Ferry
For details regarding the NYC Ferry, South Brooklyn Route and Current Schedule please find link below
visit the NYC Ferry website
Spring South Brooklyn Ferry Schedule could be found here.
Become A Citizen: Brooklyn Public Library Offers Citizenship Classes Online
Learn more about Online Citizenship Classes