Block Party Information
Are you planning a block party? Make sure you leave yourself enough time to organize the event. Applications must be filed 90 days in advance.
Applying for a block party is a two-step process. You need to fill out an online application by visiting the city's Street Activity Permit office. You must provide the CB6 district office with either a letter from the affected block association, or the signatures of 20 residents who live on the block, to demonstrate to us that they've consented to the block closure.
In February 2012 we will publish a helpful downloadable memorandum with instructions for how to apply. For more information, contact the CB6 District Office.
(Revised: January 27, 2012)
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Block Parties in CB6
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Construction Project. Reconstruction of Columbia Street: Fall 2005-Spring 2012
The Reconstruction of Columbia Street (Capital Project HWK-700A) which began in October 2005 is a $22 million project that will include new:
• Trunk Water mains & Distribution Mains
• Combined Sewer
• Catch Basins & Hydrants
• Curbs/ Sidewalks/ Pedestrian Ramps
• Roadway Reconstruction
• Street Lighting/ Traffic Lights
• Trees
• Bike Path & Art Work
Many elements of this project have been completed. Locations still remaining include Degraw Street (between Columbia/Van Brunt Sts), Van Brunt Street (Degraw St/Hamilton Ave), Sackett Street (Van Brunt St/dead end), Summit Street (Columbia St/Hamilton Ave).
We do not have a current project end date from the Department of Design and Construction.
(Revised: March 13, 2012)
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Download the most recent project update
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Service Changes. Temporary Change of Traffic Pattern on Flatbush Avenue: August 20, 2010-early 2012
To accommodate upgrades to the MTA vent structures along Flatbush Avenue, a part of the Atlantic Yards project, beginning on August 20, 2010, the traffic pattern on Flatbush Avenue (between Atlantic Avenue and Dean Street) will be altered. These changes will improve pedestrian conditions on the northeast side of Flatbush Avenue while maintaining three lanes of vehicular traffic in the peak travel direction. These changes will be in place through early 2012.
(Revised: September 23, 2010)
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Download the full, official notice (with map)
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Construction Project. Brooklyn Battery Tunnel Electrical Upgrades: November 2011-Summer 2014
A $43.5 million Capital Improvement project to replace 1950s-era electrical switches and feeder cables at the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel is set to begin in November. It will require 21 weekend-long tube closures resulting in one tube (2 lanes) being closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained in the open tube, with one lane in each direction.
The closures, which begin 10 p.m. on Fridays and reopen at 5 a.m. on Mondays, will not be consecutive, but will occur in a series of phases and be spread out through the end of next year. The next planned tube closures will occur:
* Fri., Feb. 10th through Mon., Feb. 13th
* Fri., Feb. 17th through Mon., Feb. 20th
* Fri., Feb. 24th through Mon., Feb. 27th
* Fri., March 2nd through Mon., March 5th
Motorists are advised to expect delays or use alternate routes during these weekend closures.
(Revised: January 31, 2012)
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Construction Project. Roof and Exterior Building Work at PS 29: February 2012-August 2013
The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) wishes to advise you that a construction project is slated for PS 29 at 425 Henry Street (between Baltic/Kane Streets).
The work includes Exterior Masonry, Roof Replacement, Parapet Replacement and Flood Elimination.
The work will begin shortly and the expected completion date is August, 2013.
(Posted: February 15, 2012)
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PSA. 78th Precinct Newsletter: April 2012
Monthly newsletter from the Police Department's 78th Precinct (Park Slope/Gowanus/Prospect Park/Grand Army Plaza).
(Revised: April 11, 2012)
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Construction Project. National Grid Upgrades at Union Street: April 6-May 17, 2012
Please be advised that National Grid will be working with our contractor, Hallen Construction, on Union St from Nevins St to 3rd Ave, National Grid’s scheduled gas main and service installation is necessary to accommodate proposed DDC NYC new water main construction RED-368. This project will begin on April 06, 2012 and the anticipated duration of our work will be approx. 30 business days.
(Posted: April 05, 2012)
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PSA. 76th Precinct Newsletter: May 2012
Monthly newsletter from the Police Department's 76th Precinct (Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill/Columbia Waterfront/Gowanus/Red Hook).
(Revised: May 16, 2012)
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Construction Project. Time Warner Upgrades at Court Street: May 14-June 25, 2012
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation on Court Street between Sackett and Union Streets will begin on or about Monday May 14, 2012 and should be completed on or about Monday June 25, 2012.
If you have any questions please call Joseph Belisle at (718) 888-4251 or Raven Reynolds at (718) 888-4202.
(Posted: May 14, 2012)
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Download the full, official notice (with map)
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Parade. Kings County Memorial Day Parade: May 28, 2012
145th Kings County Memorial Day Parade, May 28 at 11am
"Honoring Those Who Serve"
Parade Route: Muster at 10am at 87th St. & 3rd Ave.
Parade kicks off at 11am and runs along 3rd Ave to Marine Ave, up to 4th Ave and over to John Paul Jones Park for a ceremony to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
ALL VETERANS ARE INVITED TO MARCH. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BELONG TO AN ORGANIZATION TO MARCH.
If you want to participate come to the General Membership meeting at the USAG Fort Hamilton Chapel on March 20, April 17 or May 15 at 11am. For more information call Anthony Giovinco at (917) 664-8850 or (718) 748-4530.
(Posted: March 26, 2012)
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Download the official event flyer
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Service Changes. Weekend G-line Shuttles: June 30-July 2 & July 7-9, 2012
This is to inform you of MTA NYC Transit’s plans to operate a shuttle bus between the Bedford-Nostrand G station in Brooklyn and Court Square in Queens, replacing normal G line weekend service, for three weekends in the coming months. This maintenance work is critical in keeping the track and stations in operative condition for our customers.
The three weekends for shuttle bus service are April 14-16, June 30-July 2 and July 7-9, 2012. The work schedule for each weekend will be 12:01 a.m. Saturdays through 5:00 a.m. Mondays. All service diversions will be noted on posters at each affected G station in advance of the weekend work, and MTA NYC Transit staff will be available throughout these weekends at the affected stations to help our customers get to where they need to go. Updated information will also be available on our website at the link below.
(Revised: April 19, 2012)
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Click here for up-to-date travel advisory information
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Service Changes. Weekend F/G-line Shuttles: September 8-10 & September 15-17, 2012
This is to inform you of MTA NYC Transit’s scheduled alternative service plans for the F/G lines for three weekends in 2012, due to our ongoing work along the Culver line in Brooklyn. This work includes the rehabilitation of the Culver Viaduct, the station rehabilitation of the Smith-9th Streets station and the Church Avenue Interlocking Project.
During the weekends of March 31-April 2, September 8-10 and September 15-17, 2012, we will be replacing normal F/G service with shuttle buses which will operate from Jay Street to 18th Avenue. Hours of operation for the shuttle buses for these weekends will be 12:01 a.m. Saturdays through 5:00 a.m. Mondays.
As always, our customers can receive more detailed information regarding this alternate service by reading service posters which will be posted at each affected station, by talking to MTA NYC Transit personnel who will be at each affected station during these weekends, and by using the link below.
(Revised: April 02, 2012)
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Construction Project. ESDC Atlantic Yards Updates
In an effort to keep the Atlantic Yards Community aware of upcoming construction activities, ESD and Forest City Ratner are providing the following outline of anticipated upcoming construction activities.
Please note: the scope and nature of activities are subject to change based upon field conditions.
(Revised: March 14, 2012)
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Click here to access the project information and updates
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Volunteer Opportunity. Want to join the Community Board?
Use the link below to get more information directly from the Borough President's Office on how you can be appointed to the Community Board. Downloadable application available.
(Revised: November 06, 2006)
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Click here to find out more about joining the Community Board
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Job Posting. Become a School Crossing Guard!
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY WHILE EARNING GOOD PAY AND BENEFITS!
School Crossing Guards help children safely cross busy intersections on their way to and from school, and control traffic flow around schools in the morning, at lunch time and at the end of the school day.
GREAT PART TIME JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
GOOD PAY - $9.88/HOUR TO START, $12.90/HOUR AFTER 3 YEARS.
HEALTH BENEFITS-HEALTH INSURANCE WITH 20+ HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
WORK CLOSE TO HOME-GO TO YOUR LOCAL PRECINCT FOR AN APPLICATION.
(Revised: March 29, 2012)
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