Picnic/Gaming Tables Installation in Astoria Park
Votes: 704 | Cost: $250,000
Astoria Park
Place permanent gaming/picnic tables in Astoria Park at locations to be determined by the community.
Winning Projects:
Water Fountain Project in Astoria Park
Votes: 709 | Cost: $500,000
Astoria Park
Repair or install new water fountains in Astoria Park.
Real Time Bus Countdown Clocks
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)
The following projects were not funded:
Basement Program Room Upgrade at Astoria Library
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.
Children’s Room Shelves Upgrade at Astoria Library
Votes: 399 | Cost: $35,000
14-01 Astoria Blvd. Astoria
Install new shelving units to Astoria Library for children’s books.
Cyber Center Upgrade at Astoria Library
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.
Auditorium Upgrade at Long Island City H.S.
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
Bathroom Upgrade at P.S. 122
Votes: 444 | Cost: $455,000
21-21 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria
Update student bathrooms at P.S. 122.
Bathroom Upgrades at Long Island City H.S.
Votes: 468 | Cost: $400,000
14-30 Broadway, Long Island City
Provide necessary upgrades to the bathrooms at Long Island City High School
Cafeteria Noise Pollution Mitigation at P.S. 122
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.
Junior High School Technology Upgrades
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
New Computer Lab at I.S. 141
Votes: 506 | Cost: $80,000
IS 141, 37-11 21st Ave., Astoria
Build a new computer lab in an unused classroom
New SMART Boards at Long Island City H.S.
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
Playground Upgrade at P.S. 171
Votes: 256 | Cost: $400,000
14-14 29th Ave. Astoria
Update play equipment at P.S. 171.
Playground Upgrade at P.S. 2
Votes: 222 | Cost: $400,000
75-10 21st Ave. E. Elmhurst
Update play equipment at P.S. 2.
Upgrade Lights at Astoria Houses Basketball Court
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.
Fitness Upgrade at Bulova Park
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.
Fitness Upgrade at Whitey Ford Field
Votes: 200 | Cost: $300,000
26th Ave. & 2nd St. Astoria
Upgrade the fitness equipment, which will enhance the public health benefits of the neighborhood.
Handball Courts at Bulova Park
Votes: 102 | Cost: $150,000
25th Ave. & 76th St. East Elmhurst
Repair the handball courts in Bulova Park.
Improvements at Astoria Park Senior Pool
Votes: 543 | Cost: $300,000
Astoria Park
Install new safety equipment, including new ladders and railings, in the senior pool area in Astoria Park.