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.
(Revised: April 04, 2013)
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Block party petition template
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Construction Project. Reconstruction of Columbia Street: Fall 2005-???
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: May 20, 2013)
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Construction Project. Gowanus Canal Facilities Upgrade: September 2009-summer 2013
Department of Environmental Protection Gowanus Facilities Upgrade, Contract # CSO-GC
The project will reduce combined sewer overflows into Gowanus Canal by 34%
1. Construction started September 2009 to improve water quality in Gowanus Canal
2. Overall construction completion is anticipated in summer 2013
3. Project cost is approximately $140 million
4. Percentage of construction currently completed is 68.35%
(Revised: November 26, 2012)
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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 2013. The next planned tube closures will occur:
* (not scheduled)
Motorists are advised to expect delays or use alternate routes during these weekend closures.
(Revised: July 02, 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.
(Revised: July 02, 2012)
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Construction Project. School Building at 284 Baltic Street: September 2012-May 2013
The New York City School Construction Authority wishes to advise you that a Playground Renovation project has started at the school facility at 284 Baltic Street (which houses the Brooklyn School for Global Studies, School for International Studies, and Brooklyn Success Academy), and the expected date of completion is May 2013.
The General Contractor will be working with the required Department of Buildings permits. So as not to interfere with the learning environment during the school year, work will take place on weekdays during daytime hours.
Although this renovation work will inevitably cause noise, the SCA will strive to minimize the disruptions to the school's neighbors.
(Posted: September 11, 2012)
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Bridge Closure. Carroll Street Bridge at Gowanus Canal, April-August, 2013
The Deparment of Transportation will commence component rehabilitation of the Carroll Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal on or about April 1, 2013. Work at this location will require the complete closure of the bridge to all cars, bicycles and pedestrians. There will be no parking permitted in the work zone area. The scope of work for this bridge includes: replacement of the deteriorated timber deck; restoration of expansion joints; replacement of impacted stiffeners, angles and plates, cleaning and painting structural steel at deterioration locations; resetting roadway paving units at west abutment; sidewalk repairs; installation of new timber curbs and rubber dock fenders. The anticipated completion date for all work is August 2013.
Commencing April 1, 2013
Day Work: 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday
No Night or Weekend Work anticipated at this time.
(Posted: March 25, 2013)
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Construction Project. TWC work at Court Street: May 2-June 13, 2013
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation at 314 Court Street between Sackett-Degraw Streets will begin on or about Thursday, May 2, 2013 completed on or about June 13, 2013. If you have any questions please call: Patricia Molloy or Sandra Cranford at (718) 888-4283 or (718) 888-4287.
(Posted: May 06, 2013)
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Construction Project. TWC work at 7th Avenue: May 8-June 21, 2013
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation at 7th Avenue between 8th-9th Streets will begin on or about Wednesday, May 8, 2013 completed on or about June 21, 2013. If you have any questions please call: Joseph Belisle or Raven Reynolds at (718) 888-4251 or (718) 888-4202.
(Posted: May 08, 2013)
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Street Closure. Union Street between Court/Clinton Sts: May 13-June 13, 2013
New York Plank Services, LLC * 60-24 St. Felix Avenue * Glendale, NY 11385 * (845) 331-6299
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm from May 13 to June 13, 2013, Union Street between Clinton Street and Court Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at 283 Union Street. This closing has been approved by the Department of Transportation. This notice is for your information only and no reply is necessary. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Thank you.
Neil Greenblatt, Authorized Representative (516) 292-1000
(Posted: May 06, 2013)
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Construction Project. TWC work at Lincoln Place: May 14-June 25, 2013
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation at 160 Lincoln Place between 6th and 7th Avenues will begin on or about Tuesday, May 14, 2013 completed on or about June 25, 2013. If you have any questions please call Patricia Mollor or Sandra Cranford at (718) 888-4283 or (718) 888-4287.
(Posted: May 13, 2013)
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Street Closure. 5th Street btw 7th/8th Aves: May 18-19, 2013
Able Rigging Contractors Inc. * 14 West Jefryn Blvd * Deer Park, NY 11729 * (516) 420-4444
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that on May 18-19, 2013, from 7am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday, 5th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, will be closed to vehicular traffic due to a crane operation at 263 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. This closing has been approved by the Department of Transportation. This notice is for your information only and no reply is necessary. If you have any questions please contact me at the above number. Thank you.
Patty Kuras, Authorized Representative
(Posted: April 29, 2013)
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Construction Project. TWC work at 15th Street: May 20-July 2, 2013
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation at 15th Street between 5th-6th Avenues will begin on or about Monday, May 20, 2013 completed on or about Tuesday, July 2, 2013. If you have any questions please call: Joseph Belisle or Raven Reynolds at (718) 888-4251 or (718) 888-4202.
(Posted: May 20, 2013)
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Construction Project. TWC work at Prospect Park West: May 20-July 2, 2013
Please be advised that Time Warner Cable of New York City will be upgrading the cable system in our area. Excavation at Prospect Park West between Union-President Streets will begin on or about Monday, May 20, 2013 completed on or about Tuesday, July 2, 2013. If you have any questions please call: Joseph Belisle or Raven Reynolds at (718) 888-4251 or (718) 888-4202.
(Posted: May 20, 2013)
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Street Closure. 14th Street between 6th/7th Aves: May 23-24, 2013
Galasso Trucking & Rigging Inc. * 2 Galasso Place * Maspeth, NY 11378 * (718) 456-1800
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that on May 23-24, 2013, from 9am to 4pm, 14th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, will be closed to vehicular traffic due to a crane operation at 335 14th Street in Brooklyn. This closing has been approved by the Department of Transportation. This notice is for your information only and no reply is necessary. If you have any questions please contact me at the above number. Thank you.
Patty Kuras, Authorized Representative
(Posted: May 16, 2013)
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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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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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Job Posting. Become a 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: July 05, 2012)
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