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# Bensonhurst, Boro Park, Coney Island: Countdown Clocks, Pavement, Parks & More On Your PB Ballots
- URL: https://bklyner.com/bensonhurst-boro-park-coney-island-countdown-clocks-pavement-parks-pb-ballots/
- Published: 2017-03-24T19:44:29.000Z
- Updated: 2017-03-24T19:44:29.000Z
- Author: Carly Miller
- Tags: community, Nonsponsored, Politics, Southern Brooklyn, Western Brooklyn, 2017 participatory budgeting, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, city budget, Coney Island, Council Member David Greenfield, Council Member Mark Treyer, midwood, participatory budgeting, #wp

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Our-Million-Dollar-Question1.jpg)

Photo by South Slope News

Voting for [Participatory Budgeting](/tonight-see-participatory-budgeting-projects-flatbush-midwood/) 2017 begins this Saturday, March 25, where you can vote on how $1 million in city funds are spent in your community.

Below, find all the ballot options and polling locations for Council Member David Greenfield’s [District 44](http://council.nyc.gov/district-44/?ref=bklyner.com) (Borough Park, parts of Midwood, and Ocean Parkway) and Council Member Mark Treyger’s [District 47](http://council.nyc.gov/district-47/?ref=bklyner.com) (Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Coney Island, Seagate).

Residents aged 14–16 and up are eligible to vote (check district by district), either [online](https://pbnyc2017.d21.me/?ref=bklyner.com) or at locations throughout your district, between March 25 and April 2 (midnight to midnight) on projects for schools, green spaces, the arts, and housing.

For 2017, ten Brooklyn city council members have opted in, including Jumaane Williams (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, and Midwood); Brad Lander (Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Kensington, and Gowanus); and Mathieu Eugene (Ditmas Park, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Midwood, and Crown Heights). (Check out the full list [here](http://council.nyc.gov/pb/vote/?ref=bklyner.com))

**Everything you need to know in District 44** (Borough Park, parts of Midwood, and parts of Ocean Parkway)

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Greenfield-PB-702x395.jpg)

(Photo via Councilman David Greenfield’s Office)

Last year, Greenfield allocated over $1 million in funding for neighborhood improvements with more than 2,000 residents taking part in the voting. Take a look at what [projects got funded last year in District 44](/final-pb-vote-counts-released-council-member-greenfields-office-ditmas-park/).

**What’s on the ballot**, from Council Member David Greenfield’s office: (Note you can also see the projects listed on this [PB Map](http://ideas.pbnyc.org/15/40.61965/-73.95906?ref=bklyner.com))

You can vote for up to 5 projects on the ballot, which are listed in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Chinese.

**Transit**

**Safe Streets for Seniors**  
**Location:** the intersection of New Utrecht, 50th Street, and 12th Avenue.  
**Description:** Installation of sidewalk extensions and a wayfinding station to protect seniors.  
**Cost:** $251,200

**Countdown Clocks for B61 Bus Line**  
**Location:** B16 Stops on 13th Avenue  
**Description:** Countdown clocks to let riders know when the bus will arrive.  
**Cost:** $250,000

**Street Resurfacing**  
**Location:** District Wide  
**Description:** Street resurfacing to resurface the worst streets in Borough Park.  
**Cost:** $250,000

**Art/Culture/Community**

**Tech Upgrades at OHEL’s Midwood Campus**  
**Location:** Avenue M and East 14th Street  
**Description:** OHEL will implement an agency-wide electronic health records system  
**Cost:** $350,000

**Parks & Rec**

**Beautify Midwood with Tree Planting**  
**Location:** Midwood  
**Description:** Plant 200 new trees to beautify sidewalks in Midwood and Flatbush neighborhoods.  
**Cost:** $400,000

**Bealin Square**  
**Location:** Bay Parkway and West 12th Street  
**Description:** Upgrades to seating area and landscaping of square.  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Public Safety**

Van/SUV for 66th Precinct Auxiliary  
**Location:** 5822 16th Avenue  
**Description:** A new van for 66th Precinct Auxiliary.  
**Cost:** $57,000

**Youth**

**Greenhouse at Brooklyn School of Inquiry**  
**Location:** 50 Avenue P  
**Description:** To build a greenhouse on the public school’s grounds.  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Playground at Success Academy Charter School & I.S.96**  
**Location:** 99 Avenue P  
**Description:** Create a brand-new playground in the empty shared yard of Success Academy & I.S.96 to serve the needs of 886 children.  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Upgrades to TV Studio at Edward R. Murrow High School**  
**Location:** 1600 Avenue L  
**Description:** Rebuilding the school’s TV studio.  
**Cost:** $240,000

**Here’s where you can vote in District 44 (or vote online [here](https://pbnyc2017.d21.me/?ref=bklyner.com)):**

· Councilman Greenfield’s District Office, 4424 16th Avenue, Second Floor (March 27–31 during normal business hours)  
· New York State Senator Simcha Felder’s District Office, 1412 Avenue J, Suite 2E (March 27–31 during normal business hours)  
· Mapleton Library, 1702 60th Street (March 27–31 10am–6 pm)  
· Highlawn Public Library 1664 W. 13th Street (March 27–31 1pm–6 pm)  
· Midwood Library, 975 E 16th Street (March 27 3–6 pm, March 28–31 10am–6pm)  
· Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue (March 28–31 10am–6pm)  
· Ryder Library, 5902 23rd Avenue (March 28–31 12:30pm–6pm)  
· Borough Park Y, 4912 14th Avenue (March 27 and March 29 10:30am–12:30pm)  
· Community Board 11, 2214 Bath Avenue (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm)  
· Community Board 12, 5910 13th Avenue (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm)  
· Community Board 14, 810 East 16th Street (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm)  
· Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street (Monday–Friday 10am–5pm)

**Everything you need to know in District 47:** (Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Coney Island, Seagate)

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11174281_435756353259681_8168029929489879911_o-702x527.jpg)

Earlier PB cycle (Photo via Councilman Mark Treyger’s Office)

Anyone 16 years or older can vote for up to 5 of these 11 projects listed below (the minimum age varies district by district between 14 and 16) for Council Member Mark Treyger’s District. Check out previous project winners [here](/school-technology-street-repairs-more-win-big-in-sw-brooklyn-participatory-budgeting-efforts-bensonhurst/)!

**Education/Youth**

**Gravesend Library Meeting Room**  
**Location:** 303 Ave X.  
**Description:** Upgrades to the public meeting room in Gravesend Library  
**Cost:** $300,000

**Technology in Schools**  
**Location:** P.S. 216, P.S. 101, I.S. 288  
**Description:** Tech funding for public schools  
**Cost:** $100,000

**I.S. 303 auditorium**  
**Location:** 501 West Avenue  
**Description:** Upgrade the school’s auditorium  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Lafayette auditorium**  
Location:  
Description: Upgrade the auditorium at Lafayette Educational Campus  
Cost: $500,000

**Liberation High School auditorium**  
**Location:** 2865 West 19th Street  
**Description:** Upgrade the auditorium/gym at Liberation High School.  
**Cost:** $500,000

**P.S. 212 accessibility**  
**Location:**  
**Description:** construct a handicap accessible ramp at P.S. 212  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Parks & Rec**

**Surf Playground**  
**Location:** Surf Avenue & West 27th Street  
**Description:** Upgrades to the playground  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Scarangella Park**  
**Location:** Stillwell Avenue & Avenue V  
**Description:** Upgrades to the park  
**Cost:** $500,000

**Public Safety**

**Security Cameras**  
**Location:** Various locations throughout 47thDistrict  
**Description:** Installation of NYPD security cameras  
**Cost:** $140,000

**Transportation**

**Bus Countdown Clocks**  
**Location:**  
**Description:** Install 5 bus countdown clocks at bus stops in District 47  
**Cost:** $100,000

**Street Resurfacing**  
**Location:** Various locations  
**Description:** Funding to resurface streets across District 47  
**Cost:** $200,000

**Here’s where you can Vote in District 47 (or vote online [here](https://pbnyc2017.d21.me/?ref=bklyner.com)):**

- Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Ave. Sat. March 25 & Mon. March 27, 11pm–5pm
- Gravesend Library, 303 Ave X. Tues. March 28 1pm–7pm; Wed. March 29, 11am–5pm
- Ulmer Park Library, 2602 Bath Ave. Thurs. March 30, 1pm–7pm; Fri. March 31 & Sat. April 1, 11am–5pm
- CM Treyger’s district offices: 2015 Stillwell Avenue and 445 Neptune Avenue, Community Room #2C, Monday, 12pm–8pm; Tues–Thurs, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–12pm
- UCA (United Chinese Association of Brooklyn), 78 Quentin Road, 7 days a week from 10am–5pm

Happy voting!