P.S. 42 Engineering Computer Lab Upgrade
300 3D Licenses, 35 computer stations, 4 screens, 35 headsets, sound stage, green screen and lights, 6 Motion Capture Suites and 6 video recorders.
488 Beach 66th Street, Arverne
$550,000
Votes: 1,292
Winning Projects:
Village Academy Tech Upgrade
Tech upgrade for the school’s Career & College Readiness Technology Center. New computers and other tech equipment.
1045 Nameoke Street, Far Rockaway
$250,000
Votes: 1,314
Village Academy Greenhouse Project
A greenhouse that will use renewable energy and Eco methods to cultivate vegetables, flowers and bedding plants.
1045 Nameoke Street, Far Rockaway
$500,000
Votes: 1,388
P.S. 132 New Kitchen
Requesting a full kitchen, complete with a stove, fridge, sink and counter space.
132-15 218th Street, Laurelton
$1,000,000
Votes: 1,674
The following projects were not funded:
Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Project
At least 50 new RTPI’s in areas that are suitable would be a great improvement to District 31.
All of District 31
$350,000
Votes: 446
Rockaway Community Park Upgrade
Workout area, workout equipment and a basketball court.
53-98 Almeda Avenue, Far Rockaway
$500,000
Votes: 784
O’Donohue Park Upgrade
Benches, chess tables, better lighting and sound system
Beach 17 Street and Seagirt Boulevard, Far Rockaway
$250,000
Votes: 533
Brookville Park Chess Tables and Sitting Benches
Purchase of chess and checkers tables and benches/sitting area.
149th Avenue and South Conduit Avenue, Springfield Gardens
$150,000
Votes: 480
P.S. 104Q Park Upgrade
Project requires an expansion on the fences to provide safety for children and a new basketball court and swing set.
26-01 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway
$650,000
Votes: 1,051
P.S. 43 Library Tech Upgrade
The library needs 10 new computers to enhance students’ learning experience. As well as new flooring and furniture.
160 Beach 29th Street, Far Rockaway
$150,000
Votes: 655
M.S. 53 Smart Boards
This project would simply include the installation of 6 new Smart Boards in the school.
1045 Nameoke Street, Far Rockaway
$50,000
Votes: 832
P.S. 106 Technology Upgrade
The computers need to be upgraded, in addition to the installation of new smart boards.
180 Beach 35th Street, Far Rockaway
$250,000
Votes: 514
P.S. 181 Library Upgrade
This upgrade wold include floors and carpeting, new furniture and decor as well as computers and monitors.
148-15 230th Street, Springfield Gardens
$300,000
Votes: 645
P.S. 132 Technology Upgrade
Upgrade to the floor in the computer lab and 6 new Smart Boards for the classrooms.
132-15 218th Street, Springfield Gardens
$150,000
Votes: 1,524
Community Voices Schoolyard Upgrade
Construction of a basketball court, tennis court or track field in the school yard.
145-00 Springfield Boulevard
$800,000
Votes: 998
Springfield High School Auditorium Upgrade
The upgrade would include new floors and decor, new chairs, lighting and visual in addition to a new new sound system.
Springfield Campus, 143-10 Springfield Boulevard
$750,000
Votes: 611
P.S. 181 Exterior Beautification
An upgrade to the school’s exterior design and planting of new trees and greenery on the exterior of the school building.
148-15 230th Street, Springfield Gardens
$350,000
Votes: 633
M.S. 356 Smart Boards
This school needs new Smart Boards to improve students’ learning experience.
145-00 Springfield Boulevard, Springfield Gardens
$150,000
Votes: 544
P.S. 156 Bathroom Upgrade
Upgrade to the bathroom floors, walls and stalls.
229-02 137th Avenue, Laurelton
$75,000
Votes: 1,020
M.S./P.S. 132 Auditorium Upgrade
Auditorium upgrade requires redone floors, new chairs and stage area, new sound system and lighting.
132-15 218th Street, Springfield Gardens
$400,000
Votes: 1,493