June 2016 – QUEENSBORO OVAL A FULL-TIME PUBLIC PARK

Queensboro Oval York Ave. and 59th St., New York, NY, United States

Community Board 8-Manhattan invites you to a gathering: HELP MAKE THE QUEENSBORO OVAL A FULL-TIME PUBLIC PARK Enjoy a live band, activities for children, raffles of sports equipment, featured speakers WHERE: Queensboro Oval, at York Ave. and 59th St., in Manhattan WHEN: Saturday, June 25 TIME: 11 am to 1 pm Admission is free. List of co-sponsors […]

June 2016 – Zoning & Development Committee

Rockefeller University, Weiss Bldg. Rm 301 (Entrance @ East 66th Street) 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY, United States

R10-A and R9-X Height Limits: The height increases under Zoning for Quality and Affordability were retained for senior and affordable housing in these districts. The extra FAR can be accommodated under the original height limits. Reversal of this change will be discussed. R-10 Height Limits: A height limit of 210 feet for First, Second, Third, […]

July 2016 – Street Life Committee

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

New Applications to the Department of Consumer Affairs and/or Department of City Planning for a Sidewalk Café: a. 1621 Restaurants, Inc., 1621 Second Avenue (84th/85th)-New application for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 9 tables and 18 chairs. DCA #7135-2016-ASWC. Due Date July 11, 2016 b. Bear Noah Corp., dba Jacques Brasserie, 204 East 85th Street […]

July 2016 – Transportation Committee

Church of the Holy Trinity        Draesal Hall 316 East 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

A discussion of the East 86th Street Streetscape project. A discussion of LinkNYC towers. A discussion of the bus stop locations near Fifth Avenue & East 79th Street for the M1, M2, M3 & M4 and BXM3 & BXM4 bus lines. A request for “No Parking” signs from 7AM to 4PM on the east side […]

July 2016 – Parks & Recreation Committee

Brick Presbyterian Church     Carnegie Room 62 East 92nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Carl Schurz Park: Review of a proposal for a sculpture by Morito Yasumitsu to be displayed in the park for 7 months, starting this August. If approved, the art work would be installed on the landing above the park's Hoop Garden on the stairway to the Promenade. East River Esplanade: Construction of the 81st St. […]

July 2016 – Street Fair Committee

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

Public Hearing re: Applications for Single-block Street Fairs for Calendar Year 2016 Metal Lathers Local 46 to close East 76th Street between Lexington and Second Avenue on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9AM to 5PM for a Block Party. St. James Church to close East 71st Street between Park and Madison Avenues on Sunday, September […]

July 2016 – Budget Committee

CB8M Board Office 505 Park Avenue, Suite 620, New York, NY, United States

Public Hearing: FY 2018 District Needs and Capital and Expense Budget Priorities Old Business New Business Barbara Chocky, Chair Minutes: 0716 Budget Minutes.pdf

July 2016 – Landmarks Committee

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

29 East 73rd Street-(between Fifth and Madison Avenues)-Upper East Side Historic District-Dejan Lu, architect-Italianate/Neo-Grec style residence designed by J. W. Marshall and constructed in 1871. Application to legalize signage. 19 East 72nd Street-(between Fifth and Madison Avenues)-Upper East Side Historic District-Judy Gallent, Bryan Cave- Modern/Neo Classical style apartment building designed by Rosano Candela and constructed […]

July 2016 – Full Board Meeting

Manhattan Park Theatre Club 8 River Road, Roosevelt Island, NY, United States

Public Session – Those who wish to speak during the Public Session must register to do so by 6:45 pm a. Public Hearing: ULURP Application 160213ZSM, 1290 Madison Avenue-Application for a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Applicant seeks to modify (1) the height limit regulations of 23-692 (2) the […]

July 2016 – Second Avenue Subway Task Force

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

Introductions Construction Update Questions &Answers Craig Lader and M. Barry Schneider, Co-Chairs Minutes: 0716 SAS TF Minutes.pdf