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Participatory Budgeting

During PBNYC cycle 5 (2015-2016), New Yorkers had the opportunity to vote for their five favorite projects proposed in their Districts. Each participating Council Member offered at least $1 million in funding for the proposals that tally the most votes. 67,000 New Yorkers voted to allocate $38 million for locally-developed capital projects across 28 Council Districts in New York City.

 

Project spending per district

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Types of projects funded

Winning Projects


District 3
Corey Johnson

Funded Projects

  • Cool Muhlenberg Library. Renovate HVAC System

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 858 | Cost: $500,000

    209 West 23rd Street
    Replace the building’s HVAC cooling unit to ensure that the branch can continue to serve as a cool space in the summer months, which includes serving as an official NYC Cooling Center.

  • A New Library for City Knoll School

    Education

    Votes: 686 | Cost: $300,000

    425 West 33rd Street
    Technological and construction updates to create a library space at City Knoll School. This project will help engage students and prepare them for the skills needed in the 21st century.

  • New Audio / Visual System for P.S 11

    Education

    Votes: 813 | Cost: $75,000

    320 West 21st Street
    A new Audio/Visual System in the auditorium of P.S. 11. The school needs a working A/V system to fulfill its curriculum requirements for students.

  • New Trees for Council District 3

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1083 | Cost: $100,000

    District wide
    Plant new trees and install tree guards on blocks with few or no trees throughout District 3.

  • Real Time Rider Information at Bus Stops

    Transit

    Votes: 790 | Cost: $100,000

    District wide
    Electronic Boards to display real time bus arrival information at five key bus stops, offering convenience for riders. The proposed locations will be subject to feasibility analysis by DOT.

Other Projects

  • A Green Roof for 75 Morton School

    Education

    Votes: 683 | Cost: $200,000

    75 Morton Street
    Build a green roof on the new middle school coming to 75 Morton Street. This would provide new physical and educational opportunities for students.

  • Bathroom Upgrade – Lab MS, Lab HS & Museum High

    Education

    Votes: 700 | Cost: $560,000

    333 West 17th Street
    Phase 2 renovations will make needed repairs to bathrooms on upper floors, addressing health and hygiene concerns for the school community.

  • Gym Renovation – Lab M.S, Lab H.S.& Museum High

    Education

    Votes: 522 | Cost: $300,000

    333 West 17th Street
    Gym improvements with exploration to build more communal space will address broken bleachers, difficult to operate scoreboard, flooring to support aerobic activity, and create more educational space.

  • Grounds Renovation at Elliott-Chelsea Houses

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 616 | Cost: $500,000

    425 West 25th Street
    Add new playground fencing, renovate walkways, and revitalize garden and grassy areas. Project would be designed to budget and priority areas would be determined in conjunction with the RA leadership.

  • New Fitness Equipment for Chelsea Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 535 | Cost: $180,000

    West 27th Street and 10th Avenue
    New fitness units, including safety surfacing, seating and drinking fountains replacement.

  • Renovation of Historic Field House

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 348 | Cost: $250,000

    1 Downing Street
    Restoration towards the Downing Street playground’s historic field house and bathrooms to make them wheelchair accessible.

  • Repair/Reopen Staircase at DeWitt Clinton Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 387 | Cost: $500,000

    West 52 Street and 11 Avenue
    The southwest entrance staircase is crumbling and has been closed for years. Repairing this entrance will make the park accessible to visitors and easier for children to enter the park on 12th Ave.

  • Renovate the Basketball Court at Chelsea Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 558 | Cost: $350,000

    West 27th Street and 10th Avenue
    The basketball court is a neighborhood favorite which needs to be improved for the safety and enjoyment of the community. This project would repave the court and install new rims.

  • Renovation at Gertrude Kelly Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 467 | Cost: $350,000

    West 17th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues
    Renovate the basketball court and adjacent sidewalk at Gertrude Kelly Playground

  • More Turnstiles at C/E 50th Street Station

    Transit

    Votes: 217 | Cost: $135,000

    C/E Subway Station at 50th Street and 8th Avenue
    Install two additional turnstiles at the entrance/exit of the C/E 50th Street uptown platform. More turnstiles will ease congestion and reduce wait times for passengers at this entrance/exit.

District 5
Ben Kallos

Funded Projects

  • Rooftop Greenhouse at P.S. 290

    Education

    Votes: 802 | Cost: $500,000

    311 East 82nd Street
    Construction of a greenhouse as part of the green roof project at PS290. The 800sf greenhouse will provide opportunities to enhance the school’s STEAM curricula & create desperately needed play space.

  • Computer Carts for 10 Schools

    Education

    Votes: 768 | Cost: $350,000

    NYC Schools (District wide)
    32 computers per cart for: P.S. 77, P.S. 198, P.S. 290, P.S./I.S. 217, M. 225, Eleanor Roosevelt, Urban Academy, Vanguard, Manhattan International, and Life Sciences, serving over 5000 students.

Other Projects

  • Center @ Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Entrance

    Seniors

    Votes: 344 | Cost: $500,000

    343 E 70 St, between 1st and 2nd Avenues
    Automatic doors for the Center @ Lenox Hill Neighborhood House to enable ease of access and egress for senior center members, Robbins Plaza senior residents, visitors and staff.

  • Lexington Houses East & West Playground Renovation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 466 | Cost: $700,000

    E. 98 St. between 3rd & Lex/ Lex & Park Aves.
    Provide safety-compliant resurfacing and equipment for two community playgrounds, serving a large mix of resident families, with features that appeal to children from 6 months to 15 years old.

  • Parks Greening

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 553 | Cost: $1,000,000

    John Jay Park
    Install new and improve existing plantings – trees, shrubs, flowers and grass – around perimeters and entrances of John Jay Park.

  • Lexington Houses Security Upgrade

    Housing

    Votes: 427 | Cost: $500,000

    East Lexington Avenue between 98-99 Streets
    Purchase and install layered security system to ensure residents’ safety in light of growing issues and incidents and the rise in neighborhood homeless population, which has caused security problems.

  • STEM Green Roof at P.S./I.S. 217

    Education

    Votes: 751 | Cost: $500,000

    645 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
    Finalize funding to build a STEM Green Roof atop P.S. /I.S. 217. Transform 6,750 square feet of unused P.S./I.S. 217 school roof into an outdoor learning hub for science, math, nutrition and the arts.

  • Sound System at Julia Richman JREC Auditorium

    Education

    Votes: 104 | Cost: $85,000

    317 East 67th Street (Upper East Side)
    This project will address the acoustical needs of the auditorium and update the sound system to correct the reverberation and an inability to hear and understand speakers.

  • Renovate Auditorium for Eleanor Roosevelt H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 282 | Cost: $250,000

    411 East 76th Street
    Extend stage and replace seating and flooring to improve view, increase capacity, and support gym activities. Replace antiquated control board, install acoustical panels and simplify lighting system.

  • P.S. 290 Bathrooms

    Education

    Votes: 694 | Cost: $225,000

    311 East 82nd Street
    Replace toilets and sinks with age-appropriate fixtures and fittings. Remove unused urinals in boys bathrooms.

  • Library Modernization for Eleanor Roosevelt H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 479 | Cost: $350,000

    411 East 76th Street
    Create flexible learning space with access to computers, listening center, digital and print media, separate quiet and group spaces. Currently cannot support number of students and technology needs.

  • HVAC for P.S. 198 and P.S. 77

    Education

    Votes: 389 | Cost: $350,000

    1700 3rd Avenue (Upper East Side)
    Installing a split level air-conditioning system for the auditorium and cafeteria at P.S.198 and P.S.77.

  • Webster Library HVAC Improvement

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 408 | Cost: $600,000

    1465 York Avenue (Upper East Side)
    Upgrade or replacement of air-conditioning system. This library is a designated NYC cooling center.

  • 67th Street Library HVAC Improvements

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 292 | Cost: $600,000

    328 East 67th Street (Upper East Side)
    Replacement or upgrade of the boiler to provide adequate heat.

District 6
Helen Rosenthal

Funded Projects

  • UWS CERT Emergency Response and Education Vehicle

    Public Safety

    Votes: 833 | Cost: $40,000

    Upper West Side
    Purchase of a vehicle for UWS Community Emergency Response Team to store emergency and educational materials, and create pop-up preparedness events at street fairs, schools, and community gatherings.

  • Riverside Park Recreation and Activity Area

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 773 | Cost: $250,000

    Riverside Park at West 76th Street
    An activity and recreation area intended for tweens and younger adults, including facilities for a number of recreation activities.

  • Picnic Tables for Riverside Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 834 | Cost: $65,000

    Riverside Park
    Purchase and installation of picnic tables made of recycled, durable material capable of withstanding heavy use, weather conditions and permanently secured against theft.

  • Technology Upgrades at LaGuardia High School

    Education

    Votes: 896 | Cost: $150,000

    100 Amsterdam Avenue
    Installation of SMART Boards, laptop carts, desktop computers, and a printing system for a department at LaGuardia High School.

  • Creation of Library Space at P.S. 191

    Education

    Votes: 826 | Cost: $350,000

    210 West 61st Street
    Renovate an existing lounge space to create library space to be used by students and their families at P.S. 191.

Other Projects

  • Restoration of Riverside Park Basketball Courts

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 648 | Cost: $200,000

    Riverside Park at West 101st Street
    Resurface and repair the existing basketball court to improve the recreation experience.

  • Restoration of Joan of Arc Plaza

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 540 | Cost: $300,000

    Joan of Arc Park
    Repairs to steps and pathways leading to and from the Joan of Arc monument, including concrete steps, resurfacing blacktop, laying cobblestone and sealing masonry around the base of the statue.

  • Adult Fitness Equipment for Riverside Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 641 | Cost: $330,000

    Riverside Park
    Installation of adult fitness equipment, including metal racks for sit-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, mats for stretching and exercise, and bars for stretching in Riverside Park.

  • Security Cameras for Amsterdam Addition

    Housing

    Votes: 677 | Cost: $300,000

    240 West 65th Street
    Installation and updates to security cameras at Amsterdam Addition. (New York City Housing Authority)

  • Playground Renovation at Wise Towers

    Housing

    Votes: 741 | Cost: $350,000

    124 West 91st Street
    Renovate the playground at Wise Towers, adding modern developmental play equipment suitable for young children and beautifying the area. (New York City Housing Authority)

  • Video Surveillance for P.S. 75 and M.S. 250

    Education

    Votes: 447 | Cost: $225,000

    735 West End Avenue
    Installation of a video surveillance system to be used by the school security desk to help monitor the school’s special needs population at P.S. 75 and M.S. 250.

  • Courtyard Renovation at Brandeis Campus

    Education

    Votes: 459 | Cost: $300,000

    145 West 84th Street
    Renovation of existing concrete courtyard, including new pavement and installation of tables, to serve the high schools located at the Brandeis Campus.

  • Auditorium Renovations and Upgrades at P.S. 166

    Education

    Votes: 496 | Cost: $210,000

    132 West 89th Street
    Renovation of auditorium stage and installation of technological upgrades at the auditorium at P.S. 166.

  • Air Conditioning at the Performing Arts Library

    Education

    Votes: 751 | Cost: $350,000

    40 Lincoln Center Plaza
    Renovation of 40-year-old air conditioning system at the New York Public Library of Performing Arts to allow visitors to access the library during the warmer months comfortably.

District 7
Mark Levine

Funded Projects

  • Riverstone Senior Center Upgrade & Renovation

    Seniors

    Votes: 708 | Cost: $210,000

    99 Fort Washington Ave.
    Grounds renovation outside the entrance would be designed to budget. Priorities such as creating attractive seating areas and enclosing the dumpster would be coordinated with RA leadership.

  • Green Up District 7

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 449 | Cost: $300,000

    West 125th Street to West 155th Street
    Planting 100 street trees and installing tree guards.

  • Science Lab Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 418 | Cost: $75,000

    425 West 123rd Street
    Upgrade three existing science lab classrooms in Columbia Secondary School to align with NGSS standards that will enhance current STEM curriculum.

  • Improve Technology for JHS 54 Booker T. Washington

    Education

    Votes: 362 | Cost: $35,000

    103 West 107th Street
    Laptop cart for middle school students in J.H.S. 54 Booker T. Washintgon School.

  • Save Hamilton Grange! Elevator Repair

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 468 | Cost: $400,000

    503 West 145th St.
    Restoration to the exterior of the building and water damage within the building. Replacement of the inoperable boiler, the installation of new windows and a workable HVAC system are needed.

Other Projects

  • Cherry Walk Safety Improvements

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 342 | Cost: $150,000

    West 110th Street to West 129th Street
    Address dangerous conditions for walkers and bikers along the 1.5 mile unbroken section of the Hudson River Greenway. Install reflective paint markings to illuminate and improve safety conditions.

  • Artificial Turf Installation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 239 | Cost: $500,000

    Morningside Ave. (123rd St. – 124th St.)
    Install artificial turf play surface on the eastern portion of the playground in Morningside Park.

  • Playground Renovation

    Housing

    Votes: 419 | Cost: $500,000

    Manhattanville Houses
    Renovate, upgrade, and install new equipment and amenities.

  • Lighting Upgrades for Recreational Area

    Housing

    Votes: 436 | Cost: $500,000

    Manhattanville Houses
    Inadequate lighting around playing fields. Gangs are exploiting two of the dark play areas while the inadequately lit paths are sites of frequent muggings. Proper lighting will enhance basic security.

  • Basketball Court Renovations

    Housing

    Votes: 345 | Cost: $500,000

    Manhattanville Houses
    Resurface, replace and install new basketball court and recreational equipment.

  • Augment Exterior Security Cameras

    Housing

    Votes: 318 | Cost: $500,000

    Manhattanville Houses
    Augment the current 16 cameras per building added in 2015 with additional cameras to provide full security outdoors.

  • Audubon Houses Playground Renovation

    Housing

    Votes: 223 | Cost: $500,000

    Audubon Houses
    Renovation of recreational area for exercise, activity and relaxation.

  • Technology Lab Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 330 | Cost: $35,000

    500 West 138th Street
    Hamilton Grange Middle School will receive either one (1) laptop cart or 10-15 desktops.

  • Smart Boards

    Education

    Votes: 184 | Cost: $75,000

    500 West 138th Street
    Installation of 5-10 smart boards at Hamilton Grange Middle School.

  • Playground Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 287 | Cost: $400,000

    500 West 138th Street
    Playground upgrades (secure gating, security cameras) to the basketball court to service the students in Hamilton Grange Middle School.

  • P.S. 28 Wright Brothers Greenhouse Project

    Education

    Votes: 414 | Cost: $250,000

    475 West 155th Street
    Greenhouse Project Classroom Conversion with New York Sun Works will improve environmental science education in urban schools through state of the art hydroponic greenhouse science labs.

  • Indoor Hydroponic Farm

    Education

    Votes: 364 | Cost: $250,000

    425 West 123rd Street
    Indoor Hydroponic Farm to be used by 200 elementary school children attending Columbia Secondary School. There is a possibility it will be used by other local public schools too.

  • Electrical Upgrade to CSS

    Education

    Votes: 195 | Cost: $200,000

    425 West 123rd Street
    Upgrade electricity so that electrical equipment can be used in the classrooms in the Ralph Bunche Campus.

  • Auditorium Audio Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 267 | Cost: $125,000

    425 West 123rd Street
    Upgrade to audio system and acoustics in the Ralph Bunche Campus auditorium which is used by three public schools, the DOE administration and the Community.

  • George Bruce Library Renovations & Repairs

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 622 | Cost: $1,000,000

    518 West 125th Street
    Time has wounded the site and certain physical complications have developed that should be immediately addressed. The facility needs a complete overhaul of the drainage system.

District 8
Melissa Mark-Viverito

Funded Projects

  • Nelson Playground Repairs

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 897 | Cost: $500,000

    Nelson Playground (Bronx – Highbridge)
    This project will put in a fence to separate the benches from the basketball court for the safety of those who utilize the benches. Additionally, water fountain repairs will be made to benefit all.

  • Playground Renovations at Wagner Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 1286 | Cost: $500,000

    Wagner Houses (East Harlem)
    Renovation to existing playground at Wagner Houses. The renovation will focus on children with special needs.

  • Technology Upgrades for PE, CPE and Heritage HS

    Education

    Votes: 1297 | Cost: $376,200

    East Harlem High Schools
    Technology upgrades that will impact classrooms at Park East High School, Central Park East High School and the Heritage High Schools, potentially serving approximately 1500 students daily.

  • Bathroom Renovations: MS/HS 223

    Education

    Votes: 778 | Cost: $250,000

    360 East 145th (Bronx – Mott Haven)
    Essential restoration, upgrade, and efficiency enhancement of restroom facilities for our school – M.S./H.S. 223 The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

  • Air Conditioning for P.S. 369X, P.S. 179X and 352X

    Education

    Votes: 630 | Cost: $450,000

    468 East 140th St (Bronx-Mott Haven)
    Providing air-conditioning to a school building that has three co-located schools – P.S. 369 Young Leaders Elementary, PS. 179 School International Cultures and X352 D75

  • Air Conditioning at P.S. 108

    Education

    Votes: 1105 | Cost: $250,000

    1615 Madison Avenue (East Harlem)
    Air conditioning system for the school cafeteria at P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex

Other Projects

  • Grounds Renovation at Metro North

    Seniors

    Votes: 474 | Cost: $300,000

    Metro North Plaza (East Harlem)
    Grounds Renovation at Metro North with a focus on Age Friendly benches. This will include new concrete, fencing and greening for seniors at Metro North Plaza.

  • Grounds Enhancement: Focus on Age Friendly Benches

    Seniors

    Votes: 634 | Cost: $300,000

    Washington Houses (East Harlem)
    Ground Beautification with a focus on Age Friendly benches. This will include new concrete, fencing and greening for Seniors at Washington Houses.

  • Irrigation & Tom’s Dog Run Upgrades

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 690 | Cost: $400,000

    Thomas Jefferson Park (East Harlem)
    Keep Thomas Jefferson Park green with an irrigation system to water green spaces. Tom’s Dog Run is in need of water fountains, fencing and obstacles for mental stimulation and exercise for EH dogs.

  • Bright Lights and Fancy Seating for Poor Richards

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 804 | Cost: $300,000

    Poor Richards Playground (East Harlem)
    Poor Richards will receive new benches in addition to improved lighting to brighten up the park space.

  • Renovation to Playground at Washington Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 718 | Cost: $500,000

    Washington Houses (East Harlem)
    Renovation to existing playground at Washington Houses. The renovation will focus on children with special needs.

  • Playground Renovations at Wilson Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 977 | Cost: $500,000

    Wilson Houses (East Harlem)
    Renovation to existing playground at Wilson Houses

  • Exterior Lights at Mott Haven Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 412 | Cost: $400,000

    Mott Haven Houses (Bronx – Mott Haven)
    The placement of exterior lighting throughout Mott Haven Houses will increase visibility at night and creating a safer environment.

  • Exterior Lighting at Millbrook Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 383 | Cost: $400,000

    Millbrook Houses (Bronx – Mott Haven)
    Placement of exterior lighting throughout Millbrook houses to increase visibility and safety.

  • Technology Upgrade to FLAGS High School

    Education

    Votes: 328 | Cost: $100,000

    470 Jackson Avenue (Bronx – Mott Haven)
    Technology upgrade to Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies High School (FLAGS). This will enable students to better utilize their computer lab.

  • Mobile Robotics Lab at South Bronx Prep

    Education

    Votes: 521 | Cost: $186,000

    South Bronx Preparatory 360 E.145 St (Bronx)
    Adding Computer Science to our curriculum. Next Generation science standards demand students apply science & math concepts to real world needs. We wish to add mobile robotic cards to achieve this end.

  • Water Fountain Upgrades: CPE II, P.S. 171 & P.S. 108

    Education

    Votes: 929 | Cost: $75,000

    19 103rd Street (East Harlem)
    Water fountain upgrades for Central Park East II, P.S. 171 and P.S. 108

  • Electrical Upgrade for Schools

    Education

    Votes: 555 | Cost: $75,000

    Central Park East II, P.S. 171 and P.S. 108
    Electrical upgrades for classrooms in Central Park East II, P.S. 171 and P.S. 108. The upgrades will increase electrical capacity to support air conditioning units.

  • Air Conditioning for PS 49X

    Education

    Votes: 501 | Cost: $250,000

    383 East 139th Street (Bronx – Mott Haven)
    Obtaining a split system will create a safer and healthier environment for the students and faculty and make the space more usable throughout the year.

  • Air Conditioning for P.S. 65X

    Education

    Votes: 396 | Cost: $250,000

    677 East 141st Street, Bronx
    Install air conditioning for students and faculty to make the space more usable throughout the year.

District 10
Ydanis Rodriguez

Funded Projects

  • Get Fit for Free

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1019 | Cost: $250,000

    Free outdoor fitness equipment: pull up and dip bars, benches, and more; because health and fitness for our youth and people of all ages and abilities in a safe environment matters. ADA accessible.

  • Science/Media Labs for D6 STEAM Center

    Education

    Votes: 1170 | Cost: $350,000

    K-8 students across all District 6 will benefit from hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math; open weekends & evenings for the full community.

  • P.S. 152/M. 178 Playground Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1015 | Cost: $500,000

    Kids have many accidents at this unsafe playground. Safe new ground padding and 2 new play structures would serve both schools and children in the neighborhood currently without a nearby playground.

Other Projects

  • Real Time Passenger Information

    Transit

    Votes: 463 | Cost: $200,000

    Bus countdown clocks with live timing of bus arrivals district-wide. Would allow for better time-management for people without access to technology.

  • Bus Pads

    Transit

    Votes: 511 | Cost: $320,000

    Flexible concrete under paved road to ensure the quality and safety of bus stops for both passengers and buses.

  • Repair & Fitness Area: Sunken Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 453 | Cost: $485,000

    Tons of kids and families use this park, but “the Pit” needs some major TLC. Vote to transform the playground–add exercise equipment, repaint basketball courts, repair the stairs and more!

  • Keep it Cool A/C Installation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 780 | Cost: $400,000

    Installation of central air conditioning unit for Salome Urena Campus auditorium and cafeteria used by over 10 low income schools and community base organization in the district.

  • The Dyckman Houses Basketball Upgrades!

    Housing

    Votes: 501 | Cost: $500,000

    Build COMMUNITY through events/games. Build DREAMS and create opportunities for scholarships/viewing scouts. Ensure deserved safety on these courts through this needed upgrade!

  • Marble Hill (Houses) Playground Upgrades

    Housing

    Votes: 383 | Cost: $500,000

    Safety measures desperately needed-playground is outdated and dangerous. All children deserve a safe place to play. This upgrade will increase outdoor activity and therefore has real health benefits.

  • Dyckman Houses Playground Renovation

    Housing

    Votes: 470 | Cost: $350,000

    Children are the future and need space to grow creatively and socially! Updating safety surfacing and structures for the playground will impact over 300 families including yours and your children!

  • WHEELS/ I.S. 143 Athletic Facilities Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 771 | Cost: $400,000

    The WHEELS/I.S143 building hosts athletic teams, programs & events. Facilities are substandard lacking bleachers, fitness center & locker rooms despite more than 15 teams and programs using the facility.

  • Laptops for M.293

    Education

    Votes: 793 | Cost: $225,000

    Laptops and carts for 600 low-income middle school and high school students in support of college and career readiness because education matters.

  • Board of Ed. 1st Recording Studio JHS 143

    Education

    Votes: 446 | Cost: $300,000

    J.H.S 143 Recording Studio would musically enrich the general and special education students, providing them with the necessary steps to establish a foundation for an influential musical career.

District 11
Andrew Cohen

Funded Projects

  • Bus Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 1035 | Cost: $100,000

    Within District 11 (Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx31)
    Commuters often wait long lengths of time without knowing when the next bus will arrive. The installation of bus countdown clocks will alert commuters how far away the next buses are.

  • District 11 Security Cameras

    Public Safety

    Votes: 822 | Cost: $300,000

    District- wide
    Security Cameras for the 50th, 47th and 52nd Precincts within District 11.

  • District 11 Schools Technology Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 963 | Cost: $300,000

    PS 94, 340, 16, & 19, In-Tech Academy, & ISL
    To provide a technology upgrade for students in the district. $50,000 per school. Includes Laptop carts, smart boards, In-Tech news network program.

  • Mosholu Library HVAC & Roof

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 760 | Cost: $400,000

    285 E. 205th Street
    Installation of HVAC system, including unit on roof & compressor, air handling units and ejector pump.

Other Projects

  • Woodlawn Playground Spray Shower Renovations

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 531 | Cost: $300,000

    Van Cortlandt Park East & Kepler Ave.
    Update cement spray shower to make it usable for local children

  • Wakefield Playground/Basketball Court Renovations

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 489 | Cost: $300,000

    Carpenter Ave. Btwn E. 239 St. & E. 240 St.
    Renovation to basketball courts, part of only recreational space in community.

  • Seton Park Mini Skate Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 513 | Cost: $450,000

    Independence Ave. & W. 235th St (SW of Park)
    Construction of mini skate park for teenagers & young adults to skate in safe place.

  • Hackett Park Dog Run Improvements

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 229 | Cost: $500,000

    Riverdale Ave. & W. 254th Street
    Upgrade fencing & installation of features within dog run.

  • Adult Fitness Equipment at Classic Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 568 | Cost: $400,000

    Van Cortlandt Park S.
    Install fitness equipment for adults for recreational use.

  • P.S. 280/M.S. 80 Auditorium Renovations

    Education

    Votes: 438 | Cost: $275,000

    149 East Mosholu Parkway North
    Replacement of outdated seating in the auditorium. Events and community meetings are held in the auditorium throughout the year.

  • In-Tech Academy Gym Lockers

    Education

    Votes: 420 | Cost: $400,000

    2975 Tibbet Ave.
    To replace the old gym lockers at In-Tech Academy

  • Spuyten Duyvil Library HVAC System

    Arts, Culture, & Community

    Votes: 590 | Cost: $400,000

    650 West 235th Street
    Installation of HVAC system, including unit on roof & compressor, air handling units and ejector pump.

District 15
Ritchie J. Torres

Funded Projects

  • Bus Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 1374 | Cost: $40,000

    Transportation Hubs
    Two bus countdown clocks which will help riders know when the next bus will be arriving.

  • NYPD Security Cameras

    Public Safety

    Votes: 1531 | Cost: $350,000

    TBD
    Install ten NYPD Security Cameras throughout District 15.

  • Bronx Park East Physical Exercise Equipment

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1165 | Cost: $200,000

    Between Waring Avenue and Rosewood Street
    Construct physical exercise equipment in Bronx Park.

  • Mobile Laptop Carts and Smart Boards

    Education

    Votes: 1494 | Cost: $305,000

    M.S.391, P.S.9, I.S.254, Jonas Bronck Academy
    Purchase seven carts with thirty laptops each, and ten interactive white boards to be used by students.

  • Jonas Brock Academy Science Cart

    Education

    Votes: 1299 | Cost: $62,000

    400 East Fordham Road
    Purchase a mobile science cart with lab materials for the students of Jonas Bronck Academy.

Other Projects

  • Zimmerman Playground Basketball Court

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 902 | Cost: $500,000

    Zimmerman Playground
    Resurface basketball court in Zimmerman Playground.

  • Murphy Houses Grounds Renovation

    Housing

    Votes: 476 | Cost: $300,000

    NYCHA Murphy Houses
    Renovate benches and resurface concrete in Murphy Houses.

  • TAPCO Lockers

    Education

    Votes: 1160 | Cost: $200,000

    2225 Webster Avenue
    Install 80 lockers to create a girl’s locker room for Theater Arts Production Company School. There are currently no lockers for female students.

  • P.S. 23 Playground Renovation

    Education

    Votes: 1123 | Cost: $400,000

    2151 Washington Avenue
    Renovate the playground of P.S. 23, including a new jungle gym.

  • Jungle Gym at P.S. 54

    Education

    Votes: 1144 | Cost: $150,000

    2703 Webster Avenue
    Construct a jungle gym in the yard of P.S. 54.

District 19
Paul Vallone

Funded Projects

  • Bayside High School Music Educational Complex

    Education

    Votes: 1144 | Cost: $450,000

    32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street (Bayside)
    Project will fund phase three of state-of-the-art music studio for Bayside High School, which has 350 students in their “Career and Technical Education” music production and performance program.

  • J.H.S. 194 Auditorium Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1085 | Cost: $550,000

    154-60 17th Avenue (Whitestone)
    Project would replace lighting, curtains, sound system, flooring, A/V system and auditorium seating. The auditorium is used for both school and community events.

  • P.S. 193 Auditorium Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1059 | Cost: $500,000

    152-20 11th Avenue (Whitestone)
    Project would replace lighting, curtains, sound system, flooring, A/V system and auditorium seating. The auditorium is used for both school and community events.

  • P.S. 79 Gymnasium Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1025 | Cost: $200,000

    147-27 15th Drive (Whitestone)
    Project would renovate the school recreational space by replacing wall padding, basketball hoop backboards, sound system, scoreboard and additional gymnasium equipment.

  • Pedestrian Safety Sidewalk and Guardrail

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 987 | Cost: $550,000

    Harvey Park (Whitestone/College Point)
    Project would create concrete pedestrian sidewalk along the Northbound Whitestone Expy. Service Road between 20th Ave. and 14th Ave. Guardrail would be installed along sidewalk for pedestrian safety.

Other Projects

  • Wall Shelf at Douglaston/Little Neck Libraries

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 511 | Cost: $50,000

    249-01 Northern Blvd (Douglaston/Little Neck)
    Project would install a wall shelf with multiple outlets and chairs for laptop/tablet users for greater efficiency and safety in computer areas of the library.

  • Adrien Block Campus Cafeteria

    Education

    Votes: 658 | Cost: $400,000

    34-65 192nd Street (Flushing)
    Project would upgrade the multi-use cafeteria shared by three schools: IS 25, World Journalism Prep School & P233. Upgrade includes new flooring, furniture, paint, sound system & food service/display.

  • P.S. 159 Technology Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 436 | Cost: $105,000

    205-01 33rd Avenue (Bayside)
    Project would allow P.S. 159 to acquire laptops for school community and student use. This upgrade will help enhance instruction and allow students greater learning opportunities.

  • P.S. 21 Playground Renovation

    Education

    Votes: 497 | Cost: $400,000

    147-36 26th Avenue (Flushing/College Point)
    Project would renovate the P.S. 21 playground for the use of the school community. This renovation would include replacement of play equipment, safety surfaces and asphalt surfaces.

  • P.S. 98 Technology Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 415 | Cost: $70,000

    32-20 235th Street (Douglaston)
    Project would allow P.S. 98 to acquire laptops for school community and student use. This upgrade will help enhance instruction and allow students greater learning opportunities.

  • Adult Fitness Center at Little Bay Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 638 | Cost: $250,000

    Little Bay Park (Bayside/Whitestone)
    Project would install adult fitness equipment within Little Bay Park to promote good health and appeal to people of all fitness levels. Fitness equipment would be accessible to the public.

  • Adult Fitness Center at MacNeil Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 426 | Cost: $250,000

    MacNeil Park (College Point)
    Project would install adult fitness equipment within Little Bay Park to promote good health and appeal to people of all fitness levels. Fitness equipment would be accessible to the public.

  • Basketball Court and Sidewalk Renovation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 522 | Cost: $500,000

    Bay Terrace Playground (Bay Terrace)
    Project would renovate the Bay Terrace Playground basketball court, including repaving and rim/backboard replacement. Sidewalk adjacent to the basketball court would be also be reconstructed.

  • Basketball Court Renovation at MacNeil Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 431 | Cost: $650,000

    MacNeil Park (College Point)
    Project would renovate the MacNeil Park basketball court, including repaving and rim/backboard replacement. This project would also create an additional half-court for the park.

  • Basketball Court Renovation at Marie Curie Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 287 | Cost: $350,000

    Marie Curie Park (Bayside)
    Project would renovate the Marie Curie Park basketball court, including repaving and rim/backboard replacement.

  • NYPD Security Cameras

    Public Safety

    Votes: 875 | Cost: $105,000

    District 19 (At NYPD discretion)
    Project would fund three NYPD security cameras in District 19. These security cameras would enhance crime prevention, provide a sense of security and establish surveillance in remote areas.

  • Real Time Passenger Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 659 | Cost: $160,000

    Q12 and Q13 Bus Routes
    Project would install countdown clocks to certain bus stops along the Q12 and Q13 bus routes. The countdown is not by time, but rather by how many stops away the next bus is.

District 21
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland

Funded Projects

  • Technology Upgrade at the Corona Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1000 | Cost: $35,000

    38-23 104th Street, Corona
    New tablets and computers for members of the Corona Library. Tablets will be available to rent for members with library cards.

  • New Laptops for P.S. 16Q Students

    Education

    Votes: 746 | Cost: $80,000

    41-15 104th Street, Corona
    P.S. 16Q will have new laptops for students to use, expanding the way to educate local students. Local students will learn via interactive lessons on the laptops.

  • New Smartboards for P.S. 14Q

    Education

    Votes: 463 | Cost: $80,000

    107-01 Otis Avenue
    P.S. 14Q will have new smart boards to teach on, expanding the way to educate local students. Local students will learn via interactive lessons on the smart boards.

  • Brand New Pathways at Park of the Americas

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 570 | Cost: $300,000

    104th Street and 42nd Avenue, Corona
    Newly paved walkways and playing areas through the Park of the Americas.

  • Park of the Americas Bathroom Improvements

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 619 | Cost: $500,000

    104th Street and 42nd Avenue, Corona
    This proposal is for 1/3 of the cost of new stalls, updated plumbing, improved signage for comfort station/restroom.

Other Projects

  • New Computers & Tablets at the LeFrak City Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 252 | Cost: $35,000

    98-30 57th Avenue, Corona
    New tablets and computers for members of the LeFrak City Library. Tablets will be available to rent for members.

  • Bathroom Improvements at East Elmhurst Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 153 | Cost: $500,000

    100th Street and 25th Avenue, East Elmhurst
    This proposal is for 1/3 of the cost of new stalls, updated plumbing, improved signage for comfort station/restroom.

  • Bathroom Upgrade at Josephine Caminiti Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 128 | Cost: $500,000

    102nd Street and Alstyne Avenue, Corona
    This proposal is for 1/3 of the cost of new stalls, updated plumbing, improved signage for comfort station/restroom.

  • Improved Lighting at East Elmhurst Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 160 | Cost: $200,000

    100th Street and 25th Avenue, East Elmhurst
    East Elmhurst playground lighting upgrade will allow for a safe playing experience during the early evening hours for families.

  • Newly Paved Walkways Josephine Caminiti Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 102 | Cost: $300,000

    102nd Street and Alstyne Avenue, Corona
    Newly paved walkways through the park and playing areas.

District 22
Costa Constantinides

Funded Projects

  • Picnic/Gaming Tables Installation in Astoria Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 704 | Cost: $250,000

    Astoria Park
    Place permanent gaming/picnic tables in Astoria Park at locations to be determined by the community.

  • Water Fountain Project in Astoria Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 709 | Cost: $500,000

    Astoria Park
    Repair or install new water fountains in Astoria Park.

  • Real Time Bus Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 682 | Cost: $480,000

    Multiple Locations
    Install 24 countdown clocks ($20,000 each) on the following bus lines: M60, Q18, Q19, Q33, Q47, Q69, Q101, Q102, Q103, and Q104 (if project wins, locations TBD by members of the community)

Other Projects

  • New Computer Lab at I.S. 141

    Education

    Votes: 506 | Cost: $80,000

    IS 141, 37-11 21st Ave., Astoria
    Build a new computer lab in an unused classroom

  • Improvements at Astoria Park Senior Pool

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 543 | Cost: $300,000

    Astoria Park
    Install new safety equipment, including new ladders and railings, in the senior pool area in Astoria Park.

  • Handball Courts at Bulova Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 102 | Cost: $150,000

    25th Ave. & 76th St. East Elmhurst
    Repair the handball courts in Bulova Park.

  • Fitness Upgrade at Whitey Ford Field

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 200 | Cost: $300,000

    26th Ave. & 2nd St. Astoria
    Upgrade the fitness equipment, which will enhance the public health benefits of the neighborhood.

  • Fitness Upgrade at Bulova Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 104 | Cost: $250,000

    25th Ave. & 76th St. East Elmhurst
    Upgrade the fitness equipment, which will enhance the public health benefits of the neighborhood.

  • Upgrade Lights at Astoria Houses Basketball Court

    Housing

    Votes: 413 | Cost: $500,000

    4-20 Astoria Blvd. Astoria
    The lighting at the basketball court is very poor and in need of an upgrade.

  • Playground Upgrade at P.S. 2

    Education

    Votes: 222 | Cost: $400,000

    75-10 21st Ave. E. Elmhurst
    Update play equipment at P.S. 2.

  • Playground Upgrade at P.S. 171

    Education

    Votes: 256 | Cost: $400,000

    14-14 29th Ave. Astoria
    Update play equipment at P.S. 171.

  • New SMART Boards at Long Island City H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 376 | Cost: $150,000

    14-30 Broadway, Long Island City
    Provide Long Island City High School with 25 new SMART Boards for teachers to use during instruction inside classrooms

  • Basement Program Room Upgrade at Astoria Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 269 | Cost: $50,000

    14-01 Astoria Blvd. Astoria
    The current program room in Astoria Library is suffering from structural issues (like water damage) which need repair.

  • Junior High School Technology Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 392 | Cost: $175,000

    District- wide (See Description)
    New technology equipment at all of the junior high schools (IS 141, IS 235, IS 10, IS 126, and Young Women’s Leadership Academy) in the district including new computers, printers, or laptops

  • Cafeteria Noise Pollution Mitigation at P.S. 122

    Education

    Votes: 322 | Cost: $250,000

    21-21 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria
    Installing soundproofing and other updates to mitigate noise pollution in the cafeteria, which is also used for afterschool activities and special events. This will lessen health risks for children.

  • Bathroom Upgrades at Long Island City H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 468 | Cost: $400,000

    14-30 Broadway, Long Island City
    Provide necessary upgrades to the bathrooms at Long Island City High School

  • Bathroom Upgrade at P.S. 122

    Education

    Votes: 444 | Cost: $455,000

    21-21 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria
    Update student bathrooms at P.S. 122.

  • Auditorium Upgrade at Long Island City H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 297 | Cost: $490,000

    14-30 Broadway, Long Island City
    A comprehensive upgrade to the Long Island City High School auditorium including new seats, stage lighting, stage curtains, and audiovisual equipment

  • Cyber Center Upgrade at Astoria Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 554 | Cost: $500,000

    14-01 Astoria Blvd. Astoria
    Upgrade Astoria Library’s cyber center for fast and effective internet access anywhere in the library.

  • Children’s Room Shelves Upgrade at Astoria Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 399 | Cost: $35,000

    14-01 Astoria Blvd. Astoria
    Install new shelving units to Astoria Library for children’s books.

District 23
Barry Grodenchik

Funded Projects

  • Upgrades at Hollis and Queens Village Libraries

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 751 | Cost: $550,000

    Hollis Library & Queens Village Library
    Facility upgrades, technology installations, and library materials.

  • New Audio Visual Systems

    Education

    Votes: 633 | Cost: $375,000

    P.S. 18Q, 26Q, 33Q, 186Q, and I.S. 109Q
    New audio visual systems including all necessary technology and auxiliary items.

  • Technology Upgrades for Local Schools

    Education

    Votes: 765 | Cost: $548,000

    Individual Schools are Listed in Description
    Laptop carts and smart boards at P.S. 33Q, 178Q, I.S. 109Q, Queens High School of Teaching, Business Technology Early College High School, and P224Q at PS 205Q and P.S. /I.S. 266Q.

Other Projects

  • New Gym Floor at Martin Van Buren High School

    Education

    Votes: 352 | Cost: $100,000

    230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village
    Replacement of gym floor in Martin Van Buren High School.

  • Vanderbilt Motor Parkway Resurfacing

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 521 | Cost: $500,000

    Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
    Resurfacing section of the motor parkway with full-depth asphalt perimeter, starting at eastern end near Winchester Boulevard.

District 26
Jimmy Van Bramer

Funded Projects

  • Playground Upgrade for P.S. 112

    Education

    Votes: 1169 | Cost: $500,000

    25-05 37th Avenue, Long Island City
    The play yard needs to be resurfaced and needs equipment such as swings and other items suitable for children in grades K-8. The Kindergarten children have a small play area and only a play tunnel.

  • Special Needs Playground for P4 at Skillman

    Education

    Votes: 1437 | Cost: $250,000

    24-30 Skillman Ave. (Long Island City)
    Install safety surfacing and customized playground equipment that would target the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders grades K-8. This includes ramps, slides, game boards & monkey bars.

  • Basketball Court Renovations

    Housing

    Votes: 891 | Cost: $1,050,000

    Ravenswood and Queensbridge Houses
    Replacement of three courts concrete slab will be installed. Three-quarter-inch thick plastic polymer tile that provides a floating surface to help drain water and prevent the concrete from cracking.

  • Dutch Kills Pedestrian Safety

    Transit

    Votes: 888 | Cost: $300,000

    Dutch Kills
    Installation of bus bulbs on 31st St. at 36th Ave & 39th Ave. Project will construct full bus bulbs at these bus stops, which will create a seamless path from the sidewalk & subway station entrance.

Other Projects

  • Broadway Library Security System Upgrade

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 569 | Cost: $132,000

    42-20 Broadway (Astoria)
    Installation of security system including CCTV cameras and associated equipment.

  • Court Square Library Security System Upgrade

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 670 | Cost: $66,000

    25-01 Jackson Avenue (Long Island City)
    Installation of security system including CCTV cameras and associated equipment.

  • Auditorium Repairs for Aviation High School

    Education

    Votes: 851 | Cost: $450,000

    45-30 36th St. (Sunnyside)
    Purchase new stage curtains and lighting for the auditorium at Aviation High School.

  • Auditorium Seating for P.S. 111

    Education

    Votes: 550 | Cost: $100,000

    37-15 13th Street (Long Island City)
    The auditorium is separated into three sections. The seats in the two side sections have been replaced, but the third (middle) still needs to be done.

  • Auditorium Upgrade for I.S. 204 & Energy Tech H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 463 | Cost: $200,000

    I.S. 204 and Energy Tech H.S.
    The auditorium is need of lighting upgrades, microphone system and audio equipment.

  • Auditorium Upgrade for P.S. 166

    Education

    Votes: 776 | Cost: $300,000

    33-09 35th Avenue (Long Island City)
    The school is need of nine window curtains, front and back curtains on stage, soundproofing on the ceiling, stage lighting, stage floor, auditorium flooring, piano, paint and wiring for AC.

  • Queens Atrium Educational Hub – Wi-Fi Network

    Education

    Votes: 491 | Cost: $75,000

    30-20 Thomson Ave. (Long Island City)
    Add Internet bandwidth and deploy Wi-Fi hardware for the use of students, faculty and staff at the three public high schools in the Queens Atrium Building, an education hub.

  • Split System (AC) for I.S. 204 & Energy Tech H.S.

    Education

    Votes: 346 | Cost: $350,000

    I.S. 204 and Energy Tech H.S.
    Sharing space with Energy Tech High School, I.S. 204 is a community school, open year round for various activities. The auditorium is in need of cooling for use during the summer months.

  • Tech Upgrades PS 150 & Academy of American Studies

    Education

    Votes: 817 | Cost: $210,000

    P.S. 150 and Academy of American Studies
    Each school will receive six laptop carts with 30 laptops each. Access to computers in the classroom will help to enhance instruction and allow students greater learning opportunities.

  • Grounds Renovation for Queensbridge Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 762 | Cost: $300,000

    Queensbridge Houses
    Replacing asphalt, fencing and greening to beautify areas within the development. (designed to budget).

  • Grounds Renovation for Woodside Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 520 | Cost: $300,000

    Woodside Houses
    Replacing asphalt, fencing and greening to beautify areas within the development. (designed to budget).

  • Grounds Renovations for Ravenswood Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 515 | Cost: $300,000

    Ravenswood Houses
    Replacing asphalt, fencing and greening to beautify areas within the development. (designed to budget).

  • BBQ Area Picnic Tables

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 791 | Cost: $300,000

    Rainy Park: Vernon Blvd, 33rd Rd & 34th Ave.
    BBQ areas and facilities with picnic tables and benches.

  • Hunter’s Point South Park Playground Canopy

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 505 | Cost: $500,000

    Center Boulevard (Long Island City)
    Installation of a fixed structure close to the existing children’s playground that will provide shade on sunny days.

  • Median Tree Planting

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 669 | Cost: $100,000

    48th Avenue btw 5th St. & Vernon Blvd.
    Trees and other greenery planted on the traffic median in Long Island City.

  • Renovation of Dutch Kills Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 742 | Cost: $300,000

    28th Street (Dutch Kills)
    Renovation of the playground to include adult fitness equipment and adaptive swings.

District 27
I. Daneek Miller

Funded Projects

  • Adaptive Special Needs Playground Equipment

    Education

    Votes: 527 | Cost: $600,000

    P.S 136 & P.S/M.S 147
    This project would install playgrounds with special adaptive equipment for General Education and District 75 students at two locations serving four schools in total

  • STEM/ STEAM Mobile Science Carts for Eight Schools

    Education

    Votes: 539 | Cost: $294,000

    Eight Schools in District 27
    This project will provide mobile labs to Humanities & Arts HS, Math, Science, Research & Technology HS, Institute for Health Professions HS, PS/IS 116, Pathways College Prep, IS 192, IS 8, and IS 238

  • New Laptops for Five Schools

    Education

    Votes: 943 | Cost: $225,000

    Five Schools in the District
    The project will provide 250 laptops to five schools in the district: P.S. 36, P.S. 176, P.S./M.S. 147, I.S. 192, Pathways College Preparatory School

  • Smartboards for I.S 238 – Susan B. Anthony Academy

    Education

    Votes: 484 | Cost: $125,000

    I.S. 238, 88-15 182 Street, Hollis
    The project would provide 20 smartboards for the school

  • Student Bathroom Renovations at I.S. 192

    Education

    Votes: 703 | Cost: $400,000

    I.S. 192, 109-89 204 Street, St. Albans
    The project would renovate eight student bathrooms in the school

  • Security Cameras in District 27

    Public Safety

    Votes: 543 | Cost: $70,000

    St. Albans & Jamaica
    The project will fund two NYPD security cameras to provide safety for residents of the district.

Other Projects

  • Conversion of School Auditorium to a “Gymnatorium”

    Education

    Votes: 266 | Cost: $400,000

    P.S. 36, 187-01 Foch Blvd, St. Albans
    The project will renovate the current auditorium to provide space for students to have indoor physical education space

  • School Auditorium Multimedia Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 448 | Cost: $100,000

    P.S. 15, 121-15 Lucas Street, St. Albans
    The project will provide a new sound and projection system for the school auditorium.

  • P.S. 15 Gymnasium Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 413 | Cost: $150,000

    121-15 Lucas Street, Springfield Gardens
    This project would resurface the gym floor, provide new basketball hoops, and improve the lighting, bleachers and scoreboard

  • P.S./M.S. 147 Gymnasium Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 324 | Cost: $150,000

    P.S/M.S 147, 218-01 116 Avenue, Cambria Heights
    This project would resurface the gym floor, provide new basketball hoops, improve the lighting, bleachers and scoreboard

  • Technology Upgrades for P.S./M.S. 147

    Education

    Votes: 387 | Cost: $70,000

    218-01 116 Avenue, Cambria Heights
    Laptops and laptop carts for P.S./M.S. 147.

  • Tennis Court at I.S 238 – Susan B. Anthony Academy

    Education

    Votes: 411 | Cost: $250,000

    I.S. 238, 88-15 182 Street, Hollis
    The project would construct one tennis court in the school yard

  • Haggerty Park Greenery

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 149 | Cost: $300,000

    Jamaica Avenue, between 201 St. & 204 St.
    This project will remove tree stumps and plant new trees in the park

District 29
Karen Koslowitz

Funded Projects

  • Outdoor Reading Room

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 772 | Cost: $275,000

    Forest Hills Library
    Utilize outdoor space for a reading room and renovate the meeting room in the library. This would add reading space in a natural environment that will encourage returning visits and customer usage.

  • Proper Pupil Potties

    Education

    Votes: 869 | Cost: $350,000

    P.S. 144, P.S. 174, and P.S. 101
    The complete renovation of select bathrooms at three public schools which are a persistent problem. This will reduce the amount of time and money used to maintain the aging bathrooms.

  • A Safer Intersection at 71st Ave and Austin St

    Transit

    Votes: 928 | Cost: $400,000

    71st Avenue and Austin Street
    Installing a single curb extension at the Northeast corner of 71st Avenue and Austin Street. This would help calm traffic along both streets and improve safety for pedestrians on those streets.

Other Projects

  • Lights, Camera, Action

    Education

    Votes: 597 | Cost: $300,000

    P.S. 139, P.S. 174, P.S. 175, and J.H.S. 157
    Audio Video upgrades for each auditorium in four public schools. The audio video systems are old and broken. This project will address the out dated technology in the auditoriums within our schools.

  • More Cool at School

    Education

    Votes: 714 | Cost: $800,000

    P.S. 196Q, J.H.S. 157, and P.S. 174
    This project will fund wiring to install air conditioning systems in common areas like cafeterias and auditoriums. Large sections of these schools cannot be used comfortably during spring and summer.

  • Power Up

    Education

    Votes: 601 | Cost: $550,000

    P.S. 99, P.S. 139, and J.H.S. 157
    Providing new computers for three schools that have outdated desktops and not enough laptops to service the students. Having new computers will educate and enhance the student’s abilities.

  • Adult Workout Stations in Russell Sage Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 458 | Cost: $250,000

    Booth St. Btwn 68 Ave. & 68 Dr.
    Installing fitness equipment that can be utilized by individuals or small groups. The equipment will be placed at easily accessible areas, making it hassle free to exercise.

  • Bus Pads

    Transit

    Votes: 290 | Cost: $520,000

    Locations to be Verified by DOT.
    Bus Pads are the concrete pavement at bus stops. New bus pads will promote safety & accessibility for a variety of bus riders at the Q23 stops at Queens Blvd and 71st Avenue.

  • Bus Trackers

    Transit

    Votes: 646 | Cost: $160,000

    Q60, Q64, Q23, and Q46 (District- wide)
    This project will implement electronic countdown clocks indicating when the next bus will arrive at multiple bus stops in the district.

District 30
Elizabeth S. Crowley

Funded Projects

  • Computers, Equipment and Furniture

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1381 | Cost: $36,000

    Ridgewood Library & Maspeth Public Library
    Fulfilling a community need by adding more desktop computers along with equipment and furniture to the Ridgewood and Maspeth Public Libraries.

  • Laptop Carts for Classrooms

    Education

    Votes: 1546 | Cost: $280,000

    P.S/I.S 49, P.S 87, P.S/I.S 119, P.S 153
    Providing laptop carts for schools to make the latest technology more accessible for students in the classroom!

  • Operation Restroom Renovation

    Education

    Votes: 1223 | Cost: $420,000

    P.S./I.S. 49, P.S. 09, P.S. 88
    Working and updating bathrooms are essential for the health and hygiene of the students. These renovations are to bathrooms which require and have not received recent repairs or renovations.

  • Smart Boards for Schools

    Education

    Votes: 1146 | Cost: $250,000

    Grover Cleveland H.S & P.S/IS 87
    Fifteen SMART Boards for each of the listed schools will allow for the integration of various technologies within the classroom to improve the learning experiences of students!

Other Projects

  • Air Conditioning Renovation at I.S. 73

    Education

    Votes: 998 | Cost: $350,000

    Maspeth
    Purchase and install an air conditioning system to cool the auditorium in the school building.

  • Auditorium Seat Replacement

    Education

    Votes: 991 | Cost: $786,750

    P.S. 71 and P.S. 153
    Create a safer experience for students by replacing and repairing the auditorium seats in our schools.

  • Basketball Court Renovations at Little Bush Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 657 | Cost: $250,000

    Nathan Weidenbaum (Little Bush) Playground
    Renovate the basketball courts for better usage and safety! This includes new backboards, basketball hoops, a sports coating and a new fence to enclose it.

  • Children’s Swing Area Renovation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 774 | Cost: $200,000

    Reiff & Nathan Weidenbaum Playgrounds
    Renovating the children’s swing area to make it a safer environment. The children’s swing sets need new metal bars, a new safety surface installation and fencing repairs.

  • Playground Beautification at Little Bush Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 655 | Cost: $100,000

    Nathan Weidenbaum (Little Bush) Playground
    Horticultural renovations to beautify the playground and create a noise barrier between the playground and residential homes.

District 31
Donovan J. Richards

Funded Projects

  • Classroom Upgrade in P.S. 183Q

    Education

    Votes: 1145 | Cost: $250,000

    2-45 Beach 79th Street, Rockaway Beach
    The classrooms are in need of electrical outlets and approximately 35 smart boards in each of the classrooms to help our students further their educations.

  • Far Rockaway High School Library Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1300 | Cost: $250,000

    821 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway
    The Far Rockaway High School library is very important to the school. It has resources that the students can rely on. But now the library is need of new computers and also an electrical upgrade.

  • Locker Room Renovations

    Education

    Votes: 1151 | Cost: $500,000

    821 Bay 25th St., Far Rockaway
    Far Rockaway Educational Campus is made up of other schools and is in need of a better locker room. It reminds people of a dungeon. The lighting is terrible and can be dangerous

  • New Weight Room

    Education

    Votes: 1172 | Cost: $200,000

    821 Bay 25th St., Far Rockaway
    The Far Rockaway High School weight room needs new equipment so students do not get injured; it also needs new lockers.

Other Projects

  • Rockaway Institute for a Sustainable Environment

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 319 | Cost: $273,732

    58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd
    The project with fit out RISE, new community center for local exhibits, film screenings, lectures, public events and youth programs, with furniture and equipment.

  • Auditorium Upgrade in P.S. 183Q

    Education

    Votes: 1024 | Cost: $500,000

    2-45 Beach 79th Street, Rockaway Beach
    The auditorium is in need of stage curtains, a new projector screen, new speaks on stage and new fans to keep the auditorium cool.

  • Designing a Track in the School Yard

    Education

    Votes: 436 | Cost: $500,000

    180 Beach 35th St., Far Rockaway
    P.S.106 is in need of a track in the school yard. A track in the school yard would not only help beautify the school but also provide an activity that would promote an healthy lifestyle for the students.

  • Gymnasium Upgrade in P.S. 183Q

    Education

    Votes: 1133 | Cost: $300,000

    2-45 Beach 79th Street, Rockaway Beach
    The gymnasium is in need of basketball hoops for our kids. The gym is also in need of bleachers so the school can invite parents and the community to school activities.

  • M.S.53 Technology Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 302 | Cost: $75,000

    10-45 Nameoke St., Far Rockaway
    Needs new smart boards, computers and better electricity and wiring to utilize multiple devices.

  • New Smart Boards

    Education

    Votes: 376 | Cost: $75,000

    1307 Central Avenue, Far Rockway
    P.S. 253 is in need of six new smart boards to further education for students

  • P.S.106 Technology Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 400 | Cost: $75,000

    180 Beach 35th St., Far Rockaway
    The school is in need of 6 new smart boards to further the education for students.

  • Security Cameras

    Education

    Votes: 530 | Cost: $250,000

    180 Beach 35th St., Far Rockaway
    P.S 106 is a building that’s isolated from other properties, a camera surveillance system would help ensure the safety of the school community

  • Village Academy Middle School Technology Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 1011 | Cost: $250,000

  • Train Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 518 | Cost: $150,000

    District- Wide
    The Rockaway train stations should have countdown clocks so residents can know when the train and the bus coming.

District 32
Eric A. Ulrich

Funded Projects

  • Upgrades to 5 Schools

    Education

    Votes: 744 | Cost: $435,000
    P.S. 47 – Tech equipment ($45,000) // P.S. 317 – Tech equipment ($45,000) // P.S. 114 – Auditorium upgrades ($75,000) // Beach Channel Campus – mobile earth science lab cart RCHS ($60,000) // Beach Channel Campus – New exercise room with updated equipment ($150,000) // Scholar’s Academy – Bathroom updates ($60,000)

  • Upgrades to All-American Park and Sunset Cove

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 443 | Cost: $200,000
    Upgrades to All-American Park/Sunset Cove in Broad Channel

  • Equipment Upgrades to 17th Road Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 426 | Cost: $250,000
    Equipment upgrades and amenities to 17th Road Park in Broad Channel

  • Boardwalk Amenities

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 371 | Cost: $50,000
    Boardwalk amenities including mile markers, storyboards, and information boards along Rockaway Boardwalk

Other Projects

District 33
Stephen T. Levin

Funded Projects

  • Essential STEM Labs at I.S 318 and P.S 34

    Education

    Votes: 711 | Cost: $500,000

    IS 318, East Williamsburg; PS 34, Greenpoint
    Let’s bridge the technology gap and invest in the future for 2,000+ students at two amazing but underserved schools by funding essential STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) labs at both schools!

  • Finish the Upgrades with P.S. 261 Computer Carts

    Education

    Votes: 431 | Cost: $140,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    314 Pacific Street, Boerum Hill
    P.S. 261 is a K-5 school with 800 students. Their wiring was upgraded but to utilize the improvements the students need new computers; four new carts will give them what they need!

  • Make Our School Cool! M.S. 126

    Education

    Votes: 449 | Cost: $400,000

    424 Leonard Street, Williamsburg
    Our building serves 3 schools and 1200 kids and needs wiring for AC in the classrooms and Auditorium! It’s hard to concentrate and be good students when you’re too hot! Give them a chance to succeed!

  • Hear the Beat! Community Sound Studio

    Housing

    Votes: 530 | Cost: $100,000

    114 Taylor St., Independence Towers, W’burg
    This project will outfit an existing computer lab as a recording studio, so youth/adults could be trained for music/audio professions. Includes upgrades to the space and all needed audio equipment.

  • Make Msgr. McGolrick Park Safer

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 483 | Cost: $500,000

    Driggs Avenue, Greenpoint
    This project focuses on repaving some of the sidewalks along the park and replacing fencing. Current sidewalks are cracked, unsafe for children, and hazardous for wheelchair and stroller access.

Other Projects

  • Let There Be Air! Juan Morel Campos School

    Education

    Votes: 227 | Cost: $350,000

    215 Heyward Street, Williamsburg
    Our school is used by D14, D75 and the community. We need AC in our auditorium. The auditorium gets used for many events such as performances, assemblies, and graduation and it is very hot!

  • Sweating Should Be Fun! K293, Int’l Studies

    Education

    Votes: 296 | Cost: $350,000

    284 Baltic Street, Cobble Hill
    The gym at this campus with 4 schools, PK-12 (with 1200 mostly Title I students) needs AC! The only large activity space in this growing school also hosts community programs and can get really hot!

  • NYCHA Grounds Renovations Focused on Seating

    Housing

    Votes: 389 | Cost: $550,000

    Wyckoff Gardens and Gowanus Houses, Gowanus
    Gowanus & Wyckoff residents will help determine grounds improvements, to be installed at two NYCHA developments, resulting in more pleasant areas for enjoying time outdoors and talking with friends.

  • Fix Taaffe Park: Community Seating Area

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 352 | Cost: $500,000

    390 Park Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant
    Create a moment of peace for area residents. Support a renovated seating area where all local residents can meet under the park’s historic oak trees and plan their community’s future; together.

  • Safe to Play, Green Playground at M.S. 126

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 426 | Cost: $500,000

    Ericsson Playground, Greenpoint
    Transform a cement lot into a safe and colorful playground with interactive play structures. Additional funding through Trust for Public Land will make this a sustainable space for kids and community.

  • Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Meeker Avenue

    Transit

    Votes: 420 | Cost: 400000

    Meeker Avenue in District 33 – Williamsburg
    Continuing safety improvements along this high-speed corridor to decrease crossing distances and improve pedestrian safety.

  • Real Time Arrival Signage for B44 Bus Route

    Transit

    Votes: 407 | Cost: $300,000

    Along B44 Bus Route in District 33
    Add signage that shows real-time, updated arrival times for up to 15 bus stops along Bedford and Nostrand Avenues.

  • Safer Crossings for Hoyt Street at Gowanus Houses

    Transit

    Votes: 387 | Cost: $400,000

    Hoyt St., Butler St. to Degraw St., Gowanus
    Make street crossings safer between this housing development and the nearby subway. Add pedestrian safety enhancements to this four-block stretch of Hoyt Street that has no existing crossings.

  • Street Safety Improvements near P.S.16

    Transit

    Votes: 237 | Cost: $400,000

    Corner of Bedford Ave. and Wilson St., W’burg
    Install a curb extension at this much-used intersection between P.S. 16 and Independence Towers. Improve other street safety features between the housing development and the local school.

  • Additional Turnstiles at York St. Subway (F Train)

    Transit

    Votes: 264 | Cost: $250,000

    York St. Subway Station, DUMBO
    Install additional turnstiles for York Street Station in 2017 which will reduce congestion and long lines for the 9,000 weekday riders now limited to only two turnstiles.

District 34
Antonio Reynoso

Funded Projects

  • 21st Century Technology at P.S. 120 and P.S. 132

    Education

    Votes: 1869 | Cost: $285,000

    18 Beaver Street /320 Manhattan Avenue
    Includes smart boards, laptops, smart tables, a 3-D Printer, a green wall, and solar & weather panels.

  • A Cool Gym at P.S. 257

    Education

    Votes: 1467 | Cost: $250,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    60 Cook Street
    An air conditioner in the school gym, which is used throughout the school year and summer programming.

  • Technology Upgrades at P.S. 239 and P.S. 18

    Education

    Votes: 1970 | Cost: $400,000

    15-17 Weirfield Street /101 Maujer Street
    Includes two new laptop carts, two smart tables, a 3-D printers, six smart boards, and forty-two desktops.

  • Playground Upgrade at Williamsburg Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 1847 | Cost: $350,000

    176 Maujer Street – Block 1
    This playground will get new benches, play equipment, and a sprinkler system.

  • Real Time Passenger Boards

    Transit

    Votes: 853 | Cost: $60,000

    Ridgewood, Bushwick, and Williamsburg
    Real Time Passenger Information in Council District 34. DOT will choose site locations with the City Council office post budget adoption.

Other Projects

  • Electrify our Libraries in District 34

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1281 | Cost: $360,000

    Bushwick, Leonard, and Dekalb Libraries
    This proposal will provide four electric charging tables at each one of our libraries: Leonard Street, Bushwick Avenue and Dekalb Avenue. Residents will be able to work and re-charge from the same place.

  • Upgrade to Activity Rooms

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 655 | Cost: $200,000

    81 Devoe Street
    This proposal will upgrade the activity room in the Leonard Street Library and will include collapsible tables, folding chairs, rugs, freshly painted walls and new book bins.

  • Upgrade to Activity Rooms in District 34

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 742 | Cost: $600,000

    Bushwick and Dekalb Libraries
    This proposal will include collapsible tables, folding chairs, rugs, freshly painted walls and new book bins for all three district libraries: Leonard Street, Bushwick Avenue and DeKalb Avenue.

  • Auditorium Facelift at P.S. 147

    Education

    Votes: 1228 | Cost: $400,000

    325 Bushwick Avenue
    Includes 300 new chairs, a new stage, and re-wiring for better sound equipment.

  • Visual Arts Classroom Upgrade

    Education

    Votes: 1148 | Cost: $200,000

    183 S. 3rd Street
    This upgrade at MS 50/El Puente Community School calls for upgrades to lighting for accurate color work, ceiling tracks to hang 3-D art work, and new floors for an all around visual arts experience.

  • Grounds Renovation at Bushwick Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 1047 | Cost: $200,000

    50 Humboldt Street, Bushwick Houses
    This grounds renovation will focus on installing fence around an existing garden located behind the community center. It will be designed to budget and may include installing walkways and seating.

  • Repaving our Bushwick Parks

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1273 | Cost: $500,000

    50 Humboldt Street, Bushwick Houses
    Maria Hernandez Park and Fermi Playground can expect ground pavement, landscaping, and modern benches.

District 35
Laurie A. Cumbo

Funded Projects

  • Learning Walls for P.S. 20

    Education

    Votes: 495 | Cost: $36,500

    PS 20 The Clinton Hill School 225 Adelphi Street
    Install pin-able writable walls in 20 classrooms for students and teachers to actively co-create learning. 5 temporary walls already increasing learning, initiation, critical thinking and cooperation.

  • New Technology for High-Need Schools: PS 375 & 532

    Education

    Votes: 651 | Cost: $310,000

    46 McKeever Pl &1025 Eastern Pkwy
    Creating a new computer lab at PS 375 and upgrading ancient AV technology in the auditorium at PS 532 will enable students at these two Title I schools to thrive in the 21st century.

  • Renovate Decrepit Bathrooms at PS 9 & PS 316

    Education

    Votes: 1024 | Cost: $300,000

    80 Underhill Ave & 750 Classon Ave.
    Update 6 badly deteriorated bathrooms; includes replacing broken toilets & installing hand dryers.

  • HVAC System for the Willoughby Senior Center

    Housing

    Votes: 375 | Cost: $500,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    Whitman Housing Development
    HVAC system for the Willoughby Senior Center

Other Projects

  • Basketball Court Renovation at Atlantic Terminal

    Housing

    Votes: 331 | Cost: $350,000

    Atlantic Terminal Housing Development
    Basketball court renovation

  • Basketball Court Renovation at Lafayette Gardens

    Housing

    Votes: 190 | Cost: $350,000

    Lafayette Gardens Housing Development
    Renovation of basketball court

  • Basketball Court Renovation at Whitman Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 201 | Cost: $350,000

    Whitman Housing Development
    Renovation of basketball court

  • Grounds Renovation (Atlantic Terminal Housing Development)

    Housing

    Votes: 295 | Cost: $500,000

    Atlantic Terminal Housing Development
    Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches

  • Grounds Renovation (Ingersoll Housing Development Garden)

    Housing

    Votes: 275 | Cost: $500,000

    Lafayette Gardens Housing Development Garden
    Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches

  • Grounds Renovation (Lafayette Gardens Housing Development Garden)

    Housing

    Votes: 125 | Cost: $500,000

    Ingersoll Housing Development Garden
    Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches

  • Renovation of Farragut Community Center Entrance

    Housing

    Votes: 171 | Cost: $500,000

    Farragut Housing Development
    Renovate the entry way to the Farragut community Center needs new walls, new paint and new floors.

  • Renovation to Willoughby Senior Center Entrance

    Housing

    Votes: 253 | Cost: $500,000

    Whitman Housing Development
    Grounds Renovation for the outside. The entry way to the Willoughby Senior Center needs new walls, new paint and new floors.

  • Safety Upgrades in Farragut Housing Development

    Housing

    Votes: 335 | Cost: $500,000

    Farragut Housing Development
    Design it to budget. Install Cameras in staircases and elevators.

  • Security Cameras in Precincts 71 and 78

    Public Safety

    Votes: 180 | Cost: $210,000

    NYPD to choose place
    Install Argus security cameras at intersections where NYPD precincts have identified a need. Each Argus unit is a set of 2 cameras. Three units will be allocated to each of the 2 precincts.

  • Security Cameras in Precincts 88 and 77

    Public Safety

    Votes: 292 | Cost: $210,000

    NYPD to Choose Place
    Install Argus security cameras at intersections where NYPD precincts have identified a need. Each Argus unit is a set of 2 cameras. Three units will be allocated to each of the 2 precincts.

  • Bump Out at Washington Avenue and Dean Street

    Transit

    Votes: 286 | Cost: $300,000

    Washington Avenue at Dean Street
    Create a bump-out at the Dean Street and Washington Avenue intersection. This is in response to increased vehicular traffic on Dean Street. It will help reduce the risk of pedestrian injuries.

  • Bus Pads on Fulton Street

    Transit

    Votes: 183 | Cost: $220,000

    Vanderbilt Avenue to Carlton Avenue
    Bus pads replace the surface where buses stop and replace the pavement that gets warped with a solid concrete pad. The warped streets cause danger for bikes, the old and the young who walk there.

  • President Street Bump-Outs

    Transit

    Votes: 151 | Cost: $300,000

    President St. and Nostrand Ave. (2/5 Stop)
    On President Street, create bump-outs to extend curbs into the street. This is a high-volume subway station with inadequate space for pedestrians. Project would decrease likelihood of injury/death.

  • Real-Time Information Signs: B65 & B44 Passengers

    Transit

    Votes: 288 | Cost: $160,000

    B65 and B44 Stops
    Install real-time bus signs on two of the busiest lines in Brooklyn: B65: Flatbush & Dean; Flatbush & Bergen; Bergen & New York; Dean & Nostrand B44: New York & Eastern Pkwy; Nostrand & Eastern Pkwy

District 36
Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

Funded Projects

  • Renovate and Upgrade Marcy Library Auditorium

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 410 | Cost: $350,000

    617 Dekalb Avenue
    Upgrade the multi-purpose room/ auditorium of the Marcy Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library with new electrical, lighting, flooring & shelving.

  • 4 Science Carts for Bed-Stuy New Beginnings

    Education

    Votes: 350 | Cost: $248,000

    82 Lewis Ave
    Each Science Cart costs $62,000

  • New Laptops for P.S. 59

    Education

    Votes: 307 | Cost: $70,000

    211 Throop Avenue
    2 laptop carts w/ 30-35 Lenovo laptops each

  • Smartboards for Smart Kids!

    Education

    Votes: 301 | Cost: $320,000

    PS 289, PS 138, PS 93, PS 243 & Bedford Acdmy
    New smartboards for five D36 schools — PS 289, PS 138, PS 93, PS 243 & Bedford Academy. $64K will fund 8 smartboards per school. Includes required electrical & data.

  • Upgrade Brower Park Basketball Courts

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 289 | Cost: $600,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    Brower Park
    Provide beautiful new surfaces for two of the four basketball courts in Brower Park, including new drainage, pavement and lines.

Other Projects

  • Dance Studio at P.S. 3

    Education

    Votes: 275 | Cost: $200,000

    50 Jefferson Ave.
    Transform a classroom into a dance studio w/ new floor, mirrors, barre & sound system.

  • Security Cameras for Albany Houses

    Housing

    Votes: 241 | Cost: $750000

    Albany Houses (NYCHA)
    Add new security cameras to Albany Houses. (Project will be designed to budget and may not cover fully CCTV at both Albany I and II.)

  • Security Cameras for Marcy Houses Senior Buildings

    Housing

    Votes: 303 | Cost: $750,000

    Marcy Houses (NYCHA)
    Install security camera system to cover the two senior buildings (Marcy Avenue and Stockton Place) and other parts of Marcy Houses, as feasible. (Project will be designed to budget.)

  • A Top-Notch Dog Run for District 36

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 99 | Cost: $650,000

    Von King Park, 670 Lafayette Avenue
    Transform the informal dog play area at Von King Park into a top notch dog run with separate vestibules and play areas for big and little dogs, new fencing, dog fountains and proper drainage.

  • Upgrade Hattie Carthan Playground Handball Courts

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 143 | Cost: $400,000

    308 Monroe Street
    Reconstruct wall (strip down to supports and re-cement); repave underfoot surface; install new benches and new fence; prune trees.

  • Goodbye to Sidewalk Cracks

    Transit

    Votes: 264 | Cost: $85000

    Armstrong I & II NYCHA Development
    Repair cracked sidewalks around the Armstrong NYCHA developments in D36. Quincy St b/w Marcy & Tompkins Aves.; Marcy b/w Gates to Quincy; Gates b/w Marcy and Tompkins

  • Pedestrian Safety at Marcy Ave. and Myrtle Ave.

    Transit

    Votes: 251 | Cost: $300,000

    Bedford-Stuyvesant
    Install neckdown at Marcy Avenue and Myrtle Avenue (In front of Marcy Houses and subway entrance).

District 38
Carlos Menchaca

Funded Projects

  • Auditorium Upgrade for M.S. 88 and M.S.136

    Education

    Votes: 2527 | Cost: $375,000

    M.S.88, Sunset Park Prep, I.S.136
    These auditoriums are multi-purpose, handicapped-accessible community spaces. The spaces are currently outdated and need upgrades to better serve each school’s internal and local community members.

  • Library Update

    Education

    Votes: 3168 | Cost: $450,000

    M.S. 88 and Sunset Park High School
    The project would involve the renovation of Middle School 88 and Sunset Park High School’s library media center, currently equipped with highly outdated and non-functioning technology.

  • South Brooklyn Community H.S.& P.S.169 Upgrades

    Education

    Votes: 2546 | Cost: $380,000

    173 Conover St & 4305 7th Avenue
    There are no lockers, and thus students are required to carry their belongings, books, etc., throughout the day at SBHS. P.S.169 needs renovations of bathrooms that are in a state of disrepair.

  • Sunset Park Renovation

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 3494 | Cost: $500,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    Sunset Park
    Repaving, installation of 20 new benches, replacement of existing dilapidated chain-link fences, and adding in picnic tables.

  • Electronic “Locator” Sign Throughout the District

    Transit

    Votes: 2828 | Cost: $600,000

    District-Wide
    Install electronic bus signs along the B70, B63, B35, B11, B9, B57 & B61 bus routes. The signs will be posted at busy bus stops. The signs will tell riders the location and arrival time of their bus.

Other Projects

  • Air Conditioning Wiring for P.S. 1 and M.S. 88

    Education

    Votes: 2241 | Cost: $120,000

    309 47th Street and 544 7th Avenue
    This project will serve P.S. 1 in Sunset Park and M.S. 88 in Windsor Terrace for the installation of wiring that will support air conditioning units throughout the schools.

  • Science Upgrade for MS.821 & IS.136

    Education

    Votes: 2365 | Cost: $1,000,000

    M.S. 821 / I.S. 136 – 4004 4th Avenue
    The labs in both schools rooms are outdated, thus not fully functional. Teachers are trying their best to work in the labs to effectively teach STEM topics. The upgrade will include 2 labs per school

  • Basketball Court at 31 Centre Mall

    Housing

    Votes: 1408 | Cost: $425,000

    31 Centre Mall, Red Hook
    Renovation to this basketball court will provide more recreational area for the Red Hook Community. It will include brand new basketball hoops and painted grounds.

  • Senior Center Yard Ground Beautifications

    Housing

    Votes: 1575 | Cost: $500,000

    129 West 9th Street
    Renovation of the yard behind the new senior center which will include: picnic tables, chess tables, benches, a garden, barbecue grills, tables for other board games, & a non-smoking and alcohol area.

  • New Tree with Tree Guards

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1726 | Cost: $260,000

    District-Wide
    Beautify blocks across the district by planting new trees with tree guards in front of homes, businesses & parks.

  • Brooklyn Community Board 7

    Transit

    Votes: 1220 | Cost: $250,000

    Brooklyn Community Board 7
    The streets are starting to wear out after years of improper care, resulting in dangerous cracks and potholes that cause accidents. White lanes have not been repainted, thus heightening the potential for accidents (for motorists and pedestrians) and irresponsible driving.

  • Community Board 12 Street Repair and Resurfacing

    Tranit

    Votes: 1086 | Cost: $250,000

    Brooklyn Community Board 12
    The streets are starting to wear out after years of improper care, resulting in dangerous cracks and potholes that cause accidents. White lanes have not been repainted, thus heightening the potential for accidents (for motorists and pedestrians) and irresponsible driving.

  • Community Board 6 Repair and Resurfacing

    Tranit

    Votes: 1165 | Cost: $250,000

    Community Board 6 in Brooklyn
    The streets are starting to wear out after years of improper care, resulting in dangerous cracks and potholes that cause accidents. White lanes have not been repainted, thus heightening the potential for accidents (for motorists and pedestrians) and irresponsible driving.

District 39
Brad Lander

Funded Projects

  • “Mobile Studios” for Artists and Orgs in Gowanus

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1122 | Cost: $150,000

    Parks, Plazas, and Street-ends in Gowanus
    Three “mobile studios” – small, mobile workplaces – for artists and community organizations that will enliven underused areas and engage the public on local issues like displacement and resiliency.

  • Create Teen Space at Carroll Gardens Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1321 | Cost: $350,000

    396 Clinton St, between Union and Sackett Sts
    Revamp the library’s mezzanine-level to create more space and add comfortable furniture, outlets, and new lighting – to create an inviting space for teens to use after-school and on weekends

  • Retrofit 75 Auditorium Lights for Safety

    Education

    Votes: 1024 | Cost: $200,000

    PS 282, 180 6th Avenue, Park Slope
    School and after-school groups use auditorium daily. Current lights cast shadows, making steep floor unsafe, and use expensive short-life bulbs. New LED retrofit will fix safety and cost issues.

  • West Brooklyn Community HS Portable Laptop Lab

    Education

    Votes: 1275 | Cost: $105,000

    1053 41st Street, Borough Park
    Three mobile carts with 25 laptops each will travel among classrooms to support instruction and foster IT skills. West Brooklyn Community HS is a transfer high school offering a second chance to high-needs students.

  • Brand New Dog Run: Areas for Big and Small Dogs

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 796 | Cost: $135,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    Parade Grounds (at unused southwest corner)
    Many Kensington and Windsor Terrace dog owners do not have access to fenced-in space where their pups can exercise and socialize. Project is shared with Council Member Eugene & Borough President Adams

  • New “Lake Mess Monster” an Aquatic Weed Harvester

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1692 | Cost: $140,000

    Prospect Park Lake
    Prospect Park needs a new aquatic weed harvester (aka “Lake Mess Monster”) to remove scum from the lake. Without it, the scum will sink and proceed to rot, causing the water to become toxic.

  • Year-Round, Freeze-Resistant Drinking Fountains

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 1541 | Cost: $175,000

    Prospect Park, 5 Locations along the Drive
    The water fountains in Prospect Park are not available to use during the winter months. This upgrade would make 5 fountains along the Prospect Park Drive freeze-resistant and available year-round.

  • Curb Extension & Safer Crossing- Carroll Park

    Transit

    Votes: 1115 | Cost: $150,000

    Intersection of Carroll and Court Streets
    The installation of a curb extension at this very busy intersection would shorten the crossing distance and promote pedestrian safety for families and residents using Carroll Park.

  • Bus Clocks on B67/B69: Know When Bus Arrives!

    Transit

    Votes: 1533 | Cost: $240,000

    McDonald, 7th and Flatbush Avenues
    Install bus countdown clocks that display real-time information about bus location at 12 B67/B69 stops. This will help mass transit users estimate wait times and make better travel decisions.

Other Projects

  • Beautify Outdoor Space at Borough Park Library

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 502 | Cost: $350,000

    1265 43rd St, near 13th Ave
    Renovation of the library’s outdoor area to include new plantings, new furnishings, and new pavement – to provide a much needed green space. Similar to new entrance at Midwood Library.

  • PS 124 Dye Garden/Makerspace STEAM Enrichments

    Education

    Votes: 755 | Cost: $125,000

    PS 124, 14th St & 4th Ave, Park Slope
    Create Dye Flower Garden and Makerspace for hands-on instruction in STEAM subjects. Dyes will be used in art & social studies projects; Makerspace will teach coding, modeling, 3D fabrication.

  • Pedestrian Safety: Curb Ext. on Columbia St.

    Transit

    Votes: 924 | Cost: $150,000

    Intersection of Union and Columbia Streets
    The installation of a curb extension at this very busy intersection would shorten the street crossing distance and increase pedestrian safety in this growing neighborhood.

  • Replace Cross-Hatch with Concrete on PPSW

    Transit

    Votes: 868 | Cost: $500,000

    Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street
    Construct sidewalk on the southwest corner at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street, where there is only a painted cross-hatch, to improve pedestrian access to Prospect Park and nearby bus stops.

District 40
Mathieu Eugene

Funded Projects

  • Computer Lab Updates for Local Schools

    Education

    Votes: 803 | Cost: $140,000

    PS 249, PS 245, PS 139, PS 6
    General technology updates at P.S. 249, P.S. 245, P.S. 139, and P.S. 6

  • Gymnasium Upgrades at Erasmus High School

    Education

    Votes: 514 | Cost: $150,000

    911 Flatbush Avenue
    Physical upgrades to the gymnasium

  • Smartboards for P.S. 92

    Education

    Votes: 396 | Cost: $175,000

    601 Parkside Avenue
    Twenty-nine smartboards are needed for PS 92.

  • Technology Updates for M.S. 2 Parkside Academy

    Education

    Votes: 489 | Cost: $35,000

    655 Parkside Avenue
    Various technological updates at M.S. 2 Parkside Academy

  • Community Barbecue Sites in Prospect Park

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 522 | Cost: $80,000

    Lincoln Rd & E Drive; Parkside Ave & E Drive
    New-style municipal grills, which are similar to those at Brooklyn Bridge Park Picnic Peninsula.

  • Kensington Dog Run

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 309 | Cost: $135,000

    Parade Grounds
    An enclosed Dog Run at the Parade Grounds

  • Replacement of “Lake Mess Monster”

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 440 | Cost: $140,000

    Prospect Park Lake
    A vessel that would grind up duck weed and other contaminants that cause visible pollution in the Prospect Park Lake.

  • Little Red Riding Hood Pre-K Sidewalk Extension

    Transit

    Votes: 199 | Cost: $300,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    NE corner of Rogers Ave. and Lefferts Ave.
    Sidewalk extensions at this corner paired with heavy-duty bollards

  • Real-Time Passenger Information

    Transit

    Votes: 385 | Cost: $40,000

    Lincoln Rd Entrance; Church Ave. B35 Stop
    Bus display signs that are visible from a distance and inform riders when their bus will arrive

Other Projects

  • Montessori School Sidewalk Extension

    Transit

    Votes: 187 | Cost: $300,000

    SE corner of Rogers Ave. and Rutland Rd.
    Sidewalk extension on the South East corner matched by a painted curb extension with flexible post barriers

  • P.S. 92 Sidewalk Extension

    Transit

    Votes: 232 | Cost: $300,000

    SW corner of Rogers Ave. and Winthrop St.
    A concrete sidewalk extension, which could be matched by a painted curb extension with flexible post barriers on the North West corner.

District 44
David G. Greenfield

Funded Projects

  • OHEL

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 1012 | Cost: $500,000

    District Wide
    Ohel is a premier social services organization throughout the District. This project will supplement funding for a new, state of the art center.

  • Beth Jacob UPK Roof Top Jungle

    Education

    Votes: 1006 | Cost: $250,000

    Borough Park
    The roof of this building will be turned into a brand new, innovate playground for all children in the UPK program.

  • Hatzolah Mobile Command Center

    Public Safety

    Votes: 1269 | Cost: $250,000

    District Wide
    A vehicle based command center will be a critical part of its response infrastructure in order to help provide top-tier care for all citizens of New York City.

  • Security Cameras in Bensonhurst

    Public Safety

    Votes: 952 | Cost: $200,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    Bensonhurst
    Install 8 police monitored Argus cameras to deter crime in vulnerable public areas.

  • Street Resurfacing

    Transit

    Votes: 1334 | Cost: $200,000

    District Wide
    Repair and resurface roadways that have been identified as dangerous due to potholes, ridges and other holes.

Other Projects

  • Therapeutic Center at Mishkon Division

    Arts, Culture & Community

    Votes: 832 | Cost: $225,000

    District Wide
    The Mishkon Division services the needs of people with developmental disabilities. This project would develop a brand new therapeutic center.

  • Greenhouse Renovations at Murrow High School

    Education

    Votes: 832 | Cost: $300,000

    Midwood
    Thousands of students use the greenhouse each year. This project would upgrade and improve the deteriorating greenhouse.

  • Beautify Midwood

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 856 | Cost: $170,000

    Midwood
    Plant 100 trees throughout the Midwood area.

  • Safety & Security Enhancements at Mapelton Library

    Public Safety

    Votes: 378 | Cost: $200,000

    Borough Park
    Upgrade and enhance security features at Mapelto Library

  • Safety & Security Enhancements at Midwood Library

    Public Safety

    Votes: 373 | Cost: $200,000

    Midwood
    Upgrade and enhance security features at the newly renovated Midwood Library

  • Van for the Auxiliary NYPD Police Squad

    Public Safety

    Votes: 745 | Cost: $70,000

    Borough Park
    This van is a crucial addition to the 66 Precinct auxiliary squad. It will allow the team to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls.

  • Haulster Truck for Community Board 14

    Sanitation

    Votes: 553 | Cost: $167,000

    Midwood
    The haulster is used for plowing and salt spreading in the winter and addressing illegal dumping and litter conditions.

  • B16 Count Down Clock

    Transit

    Votes: 767 | Cost: $200,000

    District Wide
    Never miss your bus again! Electronic signs will be installed along B16 route to inform riders when the next bus is arriving.

District 45
Jumaane D. Williams

Funded Projects

  • Vision Zero/New Bus Pads

    Transit

    Votes: 532 | Cost: $350,000

    Routes on Nostrand Avenue and Kings Highway
    Bus pads are sections of concrete pavement at bus stops. It would be installed to prevent the weight/heat of the bus from softening the asphalt which damages the street & increases need to resurface.

  • Technology Upgrades for Midwood High School

    Education

    Votes: 1011 | Cost: $400,000

    5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn
    The equipment in the Cafeteria is old and worn-out due to several water conditions and other issues. Kitchen space needs to be revamped to serve better, more nutritious, food.

Other Projects

  • Tech Upgrade at P.S. 208

    Education

    Votes: 287 | Cost: $100,000

    4801 Avenue D
    Add Laptops and Smartboards for 500 Students at PS 208

  • Technology Upgrade for THS Campus

    Education

    Votes: 318 | Cost: $250,000

    5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn
    Add Laptops, Laptop carts, Smart boards, iPads and Upgrades to computer labs so that we can decrease the digital divide for 800+ High School students.

  • Update Cafeteria at THS

    Education

    Votes: 314 | Cost: $400,000

    5801 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn

  • Update THS Campus Auditorium

    Education

    Votes: 202 | Cost: $100,000

    5800 Tilden Avenue
    Upgrade Sound equipment, Projector and screen (adding one which comes out of the ceiling). There are 700+ students who are behind the curve using out of date technology in auditorium.

  • Upgrade PA in Gym 3 at THS Campus

    Education

    Votes: 237 | Cost: $750,00

    5800 Tilden Avenue
    Upgrade the Public Address System in Gym 3 for the 500+ students, community members and staff who use this gym. Increasing the ability to clearly receive audible data and positively impact safety.

  • Upgrade Field and Bathrooms at THS Track

    Education

    Votes: 321 | Cost: $300,000

    5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn
    600+ Students & Sports Teams find it difficult to use track due to bumps and holes; and bathrooms are not safe. This also impacts the safety of Charter Elementary School children who use field.

  • Upgrade Field Lockers at THS Campus

    Education

    Votes: 161 | Cost: $250,000

    5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn
    Upgrade Football Field Lockers to help promote indoor track use and make the field safer for after school learners and sports teams who use our field.

  • Safety Upgrade for THS Campus

    Public Safety

    Votes: 349 | Cost: $250,000

    5800 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn
    Add Security Cameras around the school (especially in dark areas). This will increase the level of safety for over 800 students which will provide youth with a safe place to learn.

  • Upgrade Safety Cameras at Glenwood Houses

    Public Safety

    Votes: 269 | Cost: $500,000

    Within and Around Glenwood Houses
    Increase safety for 2,600+ residents and the neighbors who work in Glenwood Houses by upgrading the existing security system.

  • Vision Zero/Safe Routes to Schools – P.S. 208

    Public Safety

    Votes: 261 | Cost: $300,000

    4801 Avenue D, Brooklyn
    Add improvements such as raised center medians, widened sidewalks, neckdowns at intersections, to slow traffic and improve safety for 440 students, their families and staff.

  • Vision Zero/Safe Routes to Schools – P.S. 361

    Transit

    Votes: 179 | Cost: $300,000

    3109 Newkirk Ave
    Add improvements such as raised center medians, widened sidewalks, neckdowns at intersections, to slow traffic and improve safety for 350 students, their families and staff.

District 47
Mark Treyger

Funded Projects

  • Bus Countdown Clocks

    Transit

    Votes: 576 | Cost: $100,000

    District Wide
    Real Time Passenger Information at high traffic bus stops in District 47.

  • McDonald Playground – Reconstruction

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 779 | Cost: $500,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)

    McDonald Playground
    Funds will be used to renovate the children’s play area of McDonald Playground

  • Technology in Middle Schools

    Education

    Votes: 422 | Cost: $150,000

    521 West Ave, 8310 21st Ave, 2630 Benson Ave
    Technology upgrades in Rachel Carson High School, Brooklyn Studio Secondary School, and Kingsborough Early College School.

  • Technology in High Schools

    Education

    Votes: 459 | Cost: $150,000

    I.S. 281, I.S. 228, and I.S. 239
    Technology upgrades in I.S. 281, I.S. 228, and I.S. 239.

  • Technology in Elementary Schools

    Education

    Votes: 711 | Cost: $200,000

    P.S. 212, P.S. 216, P.S. 97 and P.S. 188
    Technology upgrades in P.S. 212, P.S. 216, P.S. 97 and P.S. 188.

Other Projects

  • Marlboro Houses – Security Improvements

    Housing

    Votes: 409 | Cost: $150,000

    Marlboro Houses
    Funds will be used to install additional security cameras at Marlboro Houses.

  • Playground Renovation – Scarangella Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 319 | Cost: $300,000

    Scarangella Playground
    The project will include renovations to the existing playground, spray shower, courts, paths, landscaping and sidewalks.

  • Surf Playground

    Parks & Recreation

    Votes: 250 | Cost: $300,000

    Surf Playground
    The funds will be used to reconstruct two full basketball courts.