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Spend $1 Million on Community Improvements

Amber Ceffalio

Amber Ceffalio

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Spend $1 Million on Community Improvements
Councilman Brad Lander speaking, Manhattan Boro Pres. Scott Stringer (L) Congressman Jerrold Nadler (R).

Are you ready to spend $1 Million? Learn about proposed community improvement ideas then make your voice heard by voting.

Thursday, March 21st, 6:30 to 8:30, Park Slope Library (431 6th Ave at 9th St)–delegates will present proposed ideas to the community. Three proposals that affect Kensington include:

Church Avenue Pedestrian Safety, $300,000: The goals for this project include shortening the distance one walks when crossing Church Ave, calm and improve traffic flow, and enhance aesthetics. This will be done by replacing and reconstructing sidewalks, installing pedestrian ramps, and adding trees and curb extensions.

Safety Cameras, $50,000/camera: Councilmember Brad Lander’s office is currently taking suggestions for safety camera locations. At the expo, neighbors will have the opportunity to pinpoint specific locations they think cameras should be installed. (I recommend one on the Ft. Hamilton exit at the Ft. Hamilton F train station.)

Ocean Parkway Pedestrian Safety, $300,000: This is a proposal to install curb extensions, or neckdowns, at Ditmas Ave and 18 Ave on the corners of E7th and E8th Streets. This corner is highly trafficked by school-aged children.  Over the last 5 years, there have been a combined total of 41 accidents on these corners.

Early voting for projects is April 2nd to 7th. You can vote anytime between 7:30 am and 8:00pm at Councilmember Lander’s District Office (465 5th Ave, 3rd Floor).

Regular voting is as follows:

Saturday, April 6th – 10 AM – 7 PM

  • Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton Street (at Union Street)
  • Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street (in Washington Park)
  • Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace, 1224 Prospect Avenue (at Vanderbilt Street)

Sunday, April 7th – 10 AM – 5 PM

  • Beth Jacob Day Care, 1371 46th Street (at 14th Avenue)
  • PS 230 Lower School, 425 McDonald Ave (between Church Ave & Albemarle Rd)
  • Park Slope Armory YMCA, 361 15th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue)
  • Carroll Park House, Carroll Street and Smith Street (in Carroll Park)

For more information, contact Brad Lander’s office for more information on how to spend $1 million and improve our community.

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