Technology for Schools
Improving access to technology for nine neighborhood schools that serve diverse communities: P.S. 1, M.S. 88, P.S. 676, P.S. 105, P.S. 310, P.S. 69 and New Voices Middle School.
All across the district
$965,000
Votes: 3,299
Winning Projects:
P.S. 503/P.S. 506 Playground Lighting
Install proper lighting to illuminate the school yards on weekdays and weekends.
330 59th Street, Sunset Park
$400,000
Votes: 3,123
Expansion of Exit Doors at P.S. 169
The door expansion of the 44th Street and 7th Avenue entrance will improve safety as students enter and leave the school and improve efficiency in a school with over 1,600 students.
44th Street and 7th Avenue, Sunset Park
$75,000
Votes: 3,031
Bathroom Renovations
The full renovation of the early childhood bathrooms at P.S. 15 and full renovations of all student and staff bathrooms at P.S. 94 to maintain hygiene of the schools.
71 Sullivan Street and 5010 6th Avenue, Red Hook and Sunset Park
$400,000
Votes: 2,860
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Install fitness equipment outside of the Sunset Recreational Center to promote fitness and appeal to people of all fitness levels.
Sunset Park
$500,000
Votes: 2,776
The following projects were not funded:
Electrical Upgrades
Rewiring for air conditioners in the classrooms and main offices of J.H.S. 220 and P.S. 295.
4812 9th Avenue and 330 18th Street, Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace
$350,000
Votes: 2,564
P.S. 10 WiFi Project
Rewiring the WiFi reception in P.S. 10 (4 floors) and K290 (1 floor) to fix signal problems.
511 7th Avenue and 500 19th Street, Park Slope
$100,000
Votes: 605
Red Hook WiFi
Installing 50 WiFi devices on the rooftops of Red Hook Houses in order to increase the coverage of free internet service to public houses in Red Hook.
NYCHA Developments, Red Hook
$200,000
Votes: 783
Red Hook Library Multimedia Room
Installing a smart board and projector, computers, surround sound speakers, and audio recording equipment in Red Hook Library, to provide more resources for better productivity.
7 Wolcott Street, Red Hook
$50,000
Votes: 1,171
New Trees with Tree Guards
Beautify blocks across the district by planting new trees with tree guards in front of homes, businesses and parks.
Across the District
$260,000
Votes: 1,426
Grounds and Play Area Upgrade
Create a safer environment for the toddlers and children through upgrades of equipment and surroundings at the playgrounds.
Between 466 and 450 Columbia Street, NYCHA
$500,000
Votes: 1,251
Replace Fence in Sunset Park
4-foot high fence replacement in Sunset Park.
On 5th Avenue from 41st to 44th Streets, Sunset Park
$500,000
Votes: 1,981
Butterfly Garden Improvements
Improve the conditions of the pavement of Butterfly Garden, and install seating areas for safe, educational use for both the students and the neighborhood.
7th Avenue and 18th Street, Windsor Terrace
$450,000
Votes: 534
Benches on Path at Sunset Park
Improvements to Sunset Park including repaving and new benches.
Sunset Park
$500,000
Votes: 2,754
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