May 2012 – Youth and Education Committee

New York Blood Center        Conference Rm 1&2 310 East 67th Street,, New York, NY, United States

 Introductions Presentation by Jamie Smarr, NYC DOE on New PS 59 and Art & Design High School & PS 51 Loss of our Beacon Program at PS 198 presentation by Wanda Wooten Resolution—Save our Beacon CECD2 Updates on Resolutions Resolution—Creation of a School Capital Fund tied to Residential Growth Update on 2nd teacher/aide in the […]

May 2012 – Full Board Meeting

Ramaz School - Riklis Social Hall 125 East 85th Street, New York, NY, United States

Public Session – Those who wish to speak during the Public Session must register to do so by 6:45 pm Adoption of the Agenda Adoption of the Minutes Manhattan Borough President’s Report    Elected Official’s Reports Chair’s Report – Nick Viest District Manager’s Report-Latha Thompson Committee Reports and Action Items Transportation Committee-A. Scott Falk and […]

May 2012 – Vendor Task Force Committee

Marymount Manhattan College      Regina Peruggi Room 221 E 71st St, New York, NY, United States

Discussion about the resident and vendor communities working together. Discussion about formulating a plan that would lead to increased compliance by general merchandise vendors. Discussion on how to bring community groups into our dialogue about controlled street vending, and the follow up needed. Michele Birnbaum, Chair Minutes: 0512 Vendor Task Force Minutes.pdf

May 2012 – Second Avenue Subway Task Force Committee

New York Blood Center        Conference Rm 1&2 310 East 67th Street,, New York, NY, United States

Construction Update Old Business New Business M. Barry Schneider and H. Patrick Stewart, Co-Chairs Minutes: 0512 SAS TF Minutes.pdf Resolution: 0612 SAS reso.pdf

May 2012 – Health, Seniors and Social Services Committee

New York Blood Center        Conference Rm 1&2 310 East 67th Street,, New York, NY, United States

Jane Swanson, Chief of Staff for Council Member Jessica Lappin, will speak about the work of the Aging Committee, which Council Member Lappin chairs, and about important age-linked issues the Council member is currently working on. Old Business New Business -- Dottie Jeffries will introduce two programs being run by Park Avenue Christian Church (known […]

June 2012 – Street Life Committee

Marymount Manhattan College      Regina Peruggi Room 221 E 71st St, New York, NY, United States

Renewal and Re-Apply Applications to the Department of Consumer Affairs and/or Department of City Planning for a Sidewalk Cafe: a. CBN IV, Inc. d/b/a Ciao Bella Napoli, 1477 York Avenue (78th/79th Streets) – Renewal application for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 8 tables and 20 seats, DCA #1350971. Due date: June 8th b. Enterprise Restaurant, […]

June 2012 – Transportation Committee

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

Update on a 2008 request to relocate the local bus stop to East 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue. A request for the installation of a pedestrian ramp at the SW corner of East 69th Street and First Avenue. (Requested by the East 69th Street Association) Old Business New Business A. Scott Falk and Charles Warren, […]

June 2012 – Zoning and Development Committee

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

Discussion: POPS research and work plan, Municipal Art Society ( public plazas) Discussion: Public plazas in residential neighborhoods; closing times, condition enforcement, etc. Illegal signage. Old Business New Business Teri Slater and Elaine Walsh, Co-Chairs Minutes: 0612 Zoning & Dev Minutes.pdf

June 2012 – Parks Committee

New York Blood Center        Conference Rm 1&2 310 East 67th Street,, New York, NY, United States

Revised Further discussion of the NYC Planning Dept.'s proposed revisions to the NYC Waterfront Revitalization Program. Update on the plans for a forum on the need to expand public open space in the CB8M district. Margaret Price and Barbara Rudder, Co-Chairs Minutes: 0612 Parks Minutes.pdf Resolution: 0612-reso Repairs Along E River Esplanade.pdf 0612-reso Revision to […]

June 2012 – CB8 Speaks

MNN Time Warner Ch. 34/ RCN Ch. 82/ FiOS Ch. 33, New York, NY, United States

About this episode Jennifer Ratner a member of the steering committee of the 'Residents For Sane Trash Solutions' sat down with host Benjamin Kallos to discuss the opposition to NYC's plan to build a new Marine Transfer Station on East 91st Street near 'Asphalt Green'. Clips of the area are included in this timely discussion. […]