Dear Neighbor,
The MTA announced it will partially restore overnight service on the New York City Subway, pending continued positive trends in New York's COVID indicators. Starting Monday, February 22nd, MTA will extend late-night subway service by two hours, moving to a 2 a.m. - 4 a.m. daily closure.
It was also announced that indoor family entertainment centers and places of amusement can open with a 25 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26. Outdoor amusement parks can open with a 33 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, April 9. All facilities must submit reopening plans with health protocols to the local health department. Face coverings and social distancing will be required for all customers and staff, and customers will be required to have a health screening with temperature checks prior to entry. Additionally, day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for reopening. The Department of Health will issue specific reopening guidance, including details on timing, in the coming weeks.
The COVID-19 vaccine continues to be distributed in phases in New York City. Starting on February 15th, New Yorkers with underlying health conditions are now also eligible for the vaccine. Click HERE for more information on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Even as we begin to reopen stadiums and resume indoor dining, it is imperative that we continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Click HERE for a list of COVID-19 testing sites near you and HERE for a list of vaccination sites in the Bronx. Yankee Stadium is still accepting appointments, but they are filling up quickly, and you must be a Bronx resident. To prove Bronx residency, an individual must show one of the following: State or government-issued ID, a statement from a landlord, current rent receipt or lease, mortgage records, or two of the following: Statement from another person, current mail, school records.
Appointments are required at all locations to be vaccinated. Please visit the NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) for more information, to find a vaccine hub near you, or to schedule an appointment. Additional sites are coming online every day, so please continue to check the site often.
If you need to reach us or have any questions, you can contact us at:
P: 718-588-7500 x 0
Click the links below to get District 16 updates on:
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POST ACT
The Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act sponsored by Council Member Gibson requires the NYPD to publish impact and use policies for the surveillance technologies used by the Department. The NYPD is committed to increasing transparency related to the use of surveillance technology within the bounds of responsive, efficient, and effective policing. The impact and use policies developed by the Department work to find a fair balance between the benefits provided through the use of technology and protecting individual privacy.
Beginning, January 11, 2020, draft surveillance technology impact and use policies will be posted on the Department’s website. Members of the public are invited to review the impact and use policies and provide feedback on their contents. The impact and use policies provide details of: 1) the capabilities of the Department’s surveillance technologies, 2) the rules regulating the use of the technologies, 3) protections against unauthorized access of the technologies or related data, 4) surveillance technologies data retention policies, 5) public access to surveillance technologies data, 6) external entity access to surveillance technologies data, 7) Department trainings in the use of surveillance technologies, 8) internal audit and oversight mechanisms of surveillance technologies, 9) health and safety reporting on the surveillance technologies, and 10) potential disparate impacts of the impact and use policies for surveillance technologies.
The impact and use policies will be available for public comment for forty-five (45) calendar days. At the end of the 45-day period, the feedback will be collected and recommendations for revising the draft policies will be considered prior to finalization. The final impact and use policies will be published publicaly by April 11, 2021.
For new technologies, the Department will propose a draft impact and use policy on this website at least 90 days prior to such use. The Department will also provide addendums to impact and use policies where enhancements are acquired for a specific technology or the technology is used in a manner not previously disclosed.
The Department encourages the public to review these draft policies and share comments, concerns, or other feedback during this period.
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Jerome Neighborhood Plan Update
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The Jerome Avenue corridor launches JARC Week, a week-long series of free virtual events to introduce area stakeholders to the Jerome Avenue Revitalization Collaborative (JARC). JARC Week kicks off February 23 at 10 am, with a Stakeholder Townhall, followed by a PPP Loan Roundtable for Businesses and Non-Profit organizations on Wednesday, February 24 at 10 am and concludes with a Bronx Borough President Candidate Forum on Thursday, February 25 at 6pm.
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Council Member Gibson joined with her colleagues in supporting efforts for voluntary recognition for Council Member Aides. The NYC Council has voluntarily recognized the Council Union. Finance division staff have been recognized, and we will continue pushing for councilmanic aide recognition next.
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Public Notice for the 170th Street 4 Train Station
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Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Funding
for Non-City Organizations Application
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Non-City organizations applying for Fiscal Year 2022 capital funding may now download and submit applications at the CapGrants portal. All groups should submit their completed applications through this portal.
- Groups designated All Other, Charter School, or Housing organizations, may view and download their applications on the CapGrants page. If your group represents a non-DOE school or community-based organization, please use the form.
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Cultural organizations may view and download their applications via the Department of Cultural Affairs Capital Funding page. Your group should still submit completed applications through the CapGrants portal.
Application deadlines vary depending on the source of the funding your group has requested.
- Thursday, February 25, 2021, 5:00pm: applies if your project requests any funding from Borough Presidents (including those groups that are also requesting funding from the Council or Department of Cultural Affairs)
- Thursday, March 25, 2021, 5:00pm: applies if your project is only requesting funding from the Council and/or the Department of Cultural Affairs.
How The Budget Works
The Expense Budget covers the costs of running our city. It pays for the sanitation worker who picks up your garbage, and powers the lights at your local library. Funds are set aside to operate each city agency. This also includes the Debt Service, the City’s annual loan payment for long‑term Capital Projects for which the City borrows State & Federal money.
The Capital Budget covers larger long‑term investments in facilities & infrastructure, or Capital Projects. Examples include the construction of public schools, street maintenance, and parks improvements.
The Revenue Budget outlines money expected from taxes, State & Federal aid, and other sources of revenue. It determines the maximum amount in the Expense Budget, as the City is required to have a balanced budget.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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NYC will provide transportation to seniors 65 years and over unable to travel for their vaccines including Access-a-Ride, Ambulette and Curb taxi service. Make an appointment by calling 877-VAX-4NYC or visiting https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ and you'll be directed to book the trips as eligible and appropriate.
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COVID-19 Testing Information
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NYC Unity Project surveyed hundreds of LGBTQ program and service providers across New York City to develop a resource page, which includes up-to-date information on LGBTQ resources still available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE for resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The NYC Council Women`s Caucus
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The Women’s Caucus of the New York City Council is a non-partisan alliance of woman-identified legislators, dedicated to advancing gender equity in New York City. Under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson and Council Member Farah Louis, the Women’s Caucus works to improve the everyday lives of women and transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people across the city.
Follow the Caucus on Social Media to get updates on these 13 marvelous women:
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Human Trafficking Briefing
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The Women`s Caucus met with Safe Horizon, The Legal Aid society, Womankind and Restore NYC for a briefing on Human Trafficking in New York City. Thank you to our providers for their incredible work providing aid to survivors during the pandemic.
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Looking for a school for the 2021-2022 School Year? Girls Prep and Boys Prep are single-sex, tuition-free public charter schools serving grades PK - 8th. The journey to college completion starts by joining our community. Additional information is attached. Make sure you submit an application for our schools ahead of the lottery on April 1st - click here to get started.
Want to talk to someone about Girls Prep and Boys Prep? Call Yvonne Guillen at 646-413-9308 or email us at [email protected]. Hablamos espanol.
Girls Prep y Boys Prep son escuelas públicas Charter de un solo sexo y gratuitas que prestan servicios en los grados PK - 8. El viaje hacia la finalización universitaria comienza uniéndose a nuestra comunidad. Continúe hacia abajo para obtener información adicional
¿Quiere hablar con alguien sobre Girls Prep y Boys Prep? Llame a Yvonne Guillen al 646-413-9308 o envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected].
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Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson
Council Member, 16th District, Bronx County
Deputy Leader
Chair, Committee on Oversight and Investigations
Co-Chair, NYC Women`s Caucus
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