Showing posts with label budget. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Participatory Budgeting - DISTRICT 22 [Council.NYC.gov] April


Through participatory budgeting, you can help decide 
how to spend $1 million for community improvements 
to parks, schools, libraries, streets, and more. 




Council.nyc.gov /d22/html/members/ PB22

How to Vote


Voting will take place April 13 - 19, 2015. 
Anyone over 16 years old who lives in the district is eligible to participate!




Date Time Location Address Details
 Mon 4/13 -
 Sun 4/19		 9a-9p Goodwill Residences 4-21 27 Ave

Bohemian Hall 29-19 24 Ave

Office of
Council Member
Costa Constantinides		 31-09 Newtown Ave

Office of Assemblyman Mike DenDekker 75-35 31 Ave This is located in the Jackson Heights Shopping Center. The poll site will be outside on the sidewalk.

Office of
Community Board 1		 45-02 Ditmars Blvd








  APRIL 13-19 PBNYC 2015 

  GET OUT THE VOTE!


For more about the 2015 PBNYC voting and process visit council.nyc.gov

To learn about the Participatory Budgeting Project - participatorybudgeting.org


Council.nyc.gov /html/ pb/ ballots

Costa Constantinides  District 22, Queens  Project MapEnglish  |  Spanish  |  Greek  |  Bangla






 
The entire process has been community-driven, inclusive, and engaging. The technology upgrades across the district, a new dog run in a neighborhood that currently lacks even one, and a playground in a where students have no official schoolyard will enrich the lives of families and children throughout Astoria. 
 
I thank everyone who participated including facilitators, budget delegates, voting site volunteers, and all the residents who voted.
2,204 residents voted in our district this year. By comparison, the 2014 citywide Participatory Budgeting cycle reached approximately 1,700 voters per district.
Next year's cycle starts in the fall. I hope everyone participates again next year!
 
How Participatory Budgeting Works
 
The Participatory Budgeting process involves a series of meetings that feed into the city’s annual budget cycle. Hundreds of community members attended four assemblies, held in October and November throughout Astoria and Jackson Heights, and brainstormed project ideas. 
Close to 100 residents volunteered to be Budget Delegates. These delegates broke into groups that worked on specific issues and transformed the initial list of 250 capital project ideas into a ballot of eighteen fully-formed proposals. 
Voting took place in mid-April at sites across the district including community rooms, shopping centers, offices, schools, libraries, subway stations, and parks.
 
Sincerely,Costa


Costa Constantinides represents the New York City Council's 22nd District, which includes his native Astoria along with parts of Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights. He serves as the chair the City Council's Sub-Committee on Libraries and sits on seven standing committees: Civil Service & Labor, Contracts, Cultural Affairs, Environmental Protection, Oversight & Investigations, Sanitation, and Transportation.

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

APRIL 13-19 PBNYC 2015 GET OUT THE VOTE!








  APRIL 13-19 PBNYC 2015 

  GET OUT THE VOTE!


 For more about the 2015 PBNYC voting and process visit council.nyc.gov

To learn about the Participatory Budgeting Project - participatorybudgeting.org


Council.nyc.gov /html/ pb/ ballots

Costa Constantinides  District 22, Queens  Project MapEnglish  |  Spanish  |  Greek  |  Bangla




APRIL 13-19 PBNYC 2015 GET OUT THE VOTE! from PBP on Vimeo.




Find out where to vote!

Visit council.nyc.gov/PB
Email pbnyc @ council.nyc.gov 
Follow   at @PB_NYC  
Text “PBNYC” to 212-676- 8384*
*Standard messaging rates apply



What is Participatory Budgeting?

    For the 2014-2015 cycle, participatory budgeting process : ...
  • Costa Constantinides (District 22, Queens)





PBBallotRelease

Vote for up to five [5] projects
* Parks and Recreation * Public Housing * Public Schools *Streets, Sidewalks, and Transportation

Find out where to vote!





Participatory Budgeting

During the week of April 13-19 any resident of this district will have the opportunity to vote on how to spend $1 Million on community improvement projects throughout the neighborhood.

Come vote during April 13-19 from 9AM-9PM at:

​Office of Councilman Constantinides
31-09 Newtown Avenue

Bohemian Hall
29-19 24 Ave

Goodwill Apartments
4-21 27 Avenue

Office of Assemblyman Michael DenDekker
Jackson Heights Shopping Center
75-35 31 Avenue

More voting sites may be added as we get closer.



Volunteer to Help with Voting

...

How Participatory Budgeting Works

Help spread the word about our ballot through your social media sites and using the hashtag #PB22.  
... Read more. ...



Constantinides Unveils Participatory Budgeting Ballot

Astoria, N.Y. - Residents of the 22nd Council District will have the opportunity to vote on how to spend $1 Million on projects throughout the neighborhood. They will get to choose their favorite five out of a ballot of eighteen project proposals.
A sample of the finalized ballot was introduced today (click to see ballot). 
[PDF]
  • ASTORIA
  • LONG ISLAND CITY
  • WOODSIDE
  • EAST ELMHURST
  • JACKSON HEIGHTS
What happens when?



Project Expos: February-March 2015  Delegates present draft project proposals to the community and get feedback, with which they revise the projects. 
Community Vote: March-April 2015  Residents vote on which projects to fund at voting sites throughout the district.

 VOTE the week of April 13 - 19
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Community Voice Meeting [APA] April 07


Community Voice Meeting [APA] April 07

Community Voice Meeting




Tuesday, April 07 at 7:00pm

Bohemian Hall 
29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, New York 11102
 [Meeting upstairs at Room One - Bohemian Hall]
**Please note that we meet in the Bohemian Hall,
which is located next to the beer garden.**

This monthly meeting is a great opportunity to learn about what is happening in Astoria Park. From programming to advocacy issues, we will discuss a range of topics, and we invite our community members to voice their opinions. Also, join us to meet members of the Astoria Park Alliance, and find out how you can get more involved in Astoria Park.
The Bohemian Hall is located at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria, 
between 29th / 31st Streets.




Astoria Park Alliance [Facebook] 







To ensure the conservation and sustainability of 
Astoria Park for all New Yorkers 
by empowering public partnerships.




Our meetings are structured so that the first section covers planned agenda topics and then an open forum for other topics.

[TO BE UPDATED]
Following meeting May 5th  AstoriaParkalliance www.facebook.com/ events
Introductions -

CentralAstoria CALDC
CentralAstoria.org / about-us


Community Voice Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 – 7:00-8:30pm

 Introductions & updates
Central Astoria, Executive Director
Astoria Park event activities

Upcoming volunteer opportunities
NY Cares Day – April 18, TBD
#CaresDay at Astoria April 18  www.newyorkcares.org / new-york-cares-day-spring
NYCD faq ??
TD 5 Boro Bike Tour – Sunday, May 3, Time TBD
It’s My Park    – May 16, 10am – 12pm
www.cityparksfoundation.org / partnerships-for-parks / its-MY-park -
Shore Fest 2015 – Sept, Sunday afternoons

 Committees

Programming & Events
Fundraising & Finance
Community partnerships

Advocacy Projects

Bocce court
Erosion control
Charybdis Playground/bathroom expansion
Astoria Park track, interior playing field
Shore Boulevard pedestrian safety


      Open conversation for other topics

Astoria Dog Owners Association :
facebook.com/ AstoriaDogOwnersAssociation


www.cityparksfoundation.org / partnerships-for-parks / conference
2015 Partnerships for Parks Conference
Saturday, April 11th - New York University School of Law

NYRR Central Park CPF Run for the Parks
April 12
www.cityparksfoundation.org /calendar/ run-parks

Central Park CPC 5boro crew
www.Centralparknycorg /about/ about-cpc / five-borough-crew

Just launched our newest initiative, the Five Borough Crew, to provide on-site support and training in ten parks throughout all five boroughs to NYC Parks Department graduates of our turf training program. 
The sites include Macombs Dam Park/Heritage Field, Crotona Park, and Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx; Fort Greene Park and Brower Park in Brooklyn; Bennett Park and East River Park in Manhattan; Tappen Park and Walker Park in Staten Island; and 
Astoria Park in Queens.





APA ShoreFest 2015
Sunday afternoons Sept
DOT NYC.gov// dot/weekendwalks / /about


- Beautification
- Sanitation


www.ny4p.org /_blog/ news

Working for a Fuller Parks Budget From City Hall [NY4P]
March 2015


www.ny4p.org / advocacy/otherissues / pdf


What is Participatory Budgeting?

Vote in April










www.nycgovparks.org /parks/ astoria-park / projects





What can you expect this #CaresDay Spring? Well Jared is here to tell you all about it: http://t.co/cqx0cDdqXR
— New York Cares (@newyorkcares) March 19, 2015





MillionTreesNYC

Details at MillionTreesNYC.org.

949,092

Trees Planted










  • Outdoor Fest May/June
  • Safety in the park - Call 311 for any problems or issues










www.yelp.com /biz/ Astoria-Park-astoria



Saturday, April 11th - New York University School of Law

www.cityparksfoundation.org / partnerships-for-parks / conference











Thanks to Athens Square Inc and the #Greek #American community for the rich cultural contribution #Sophocles #Astoria pic.twitter.com/lQQkJMXN82
— NYPD 114th Precinct (@NYPD114Pct) March 30, 2015


Astoriapark/photos_stream


www.flickr.com /photos/ roblawol











@QnsGreenDrinks

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

NY CC Participatory Budgeting - 2015 [District 22]


What is Participatory Budgeting?


    For the 2014-2015 cycle, participatory budgeting process :
    ...
  • Costa Constantinides (District 22, Queens)



PBBallotRelease
Vote for up to five [5] projects
* Parks and Recreation * Public Housing * Public Schools *Streets, Sidewalks, and Transportation

Find out where to vote!

Visit council.nyc.gov/PB
Email pbnyc @ council.nyc.gov 
Follow    at @PB_NYC  
Text “PBNYC” to 212-676- 8384*
*Standard messaging rates apply

Constantinides Unveils Participatory Budgeting Ballot

Astoria, N.Y. - Residents of the 22nd Council District will have the opportunity to vote on how to spend $1 Million on projects throughout the neighborhood. They will get to choose their favorite five out of a ballot of eighteen project proposals.
A sample of the finalized ballot was introduced today (click to see ballot). 
[PDF]
  • ASTORIA
  • LONG ISLAND CITY
  • WOODSIDE
  • EAST ELMHURST
  • JACKSON HEIGHTS

What happens when?




Project Expos: February-March 2015  Delegates present draft project proposals to the community and get feedback, with which they revise the projects. 
Community Vote: March-April 2015  Residents vote on which projects to fund at voting sites throughout the district.
VOTE the week of April 13 - 19
Implementation & Monitoring: April 2015 onwards
The Council Members submit their spending priorities to the City Council’s Finance Division, including the winning PB projects, for inclusion in the City budget. Community members evaluate the process, and oversee the implementation of projects. 
Research and Evaluation happens throughout these stages, 
to improve the process for next year.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Queens CB1 2014


Queens Community Board 1


www.NYC.gov // qnscb1 //

qnscb1 // meetings / meetings_minutes

2016 Public Hearing for Capital/Expense Budget submissions

Capital/Expense Budget

You are invited to make your request known to our Board
at our Capital and Expense Budget public hearing that
will be held: 
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
6:30 PM
The Astoria World Manor
25-22 Astoria Boulevard
Astoria, Queens


Queens Community Board 1 covers all of Astoria, parts of Long Island City, and Woodside, Queens. Our boundaries are: North – East River, Bowery Bay, East – 81st Street, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, South – Queens Plaza No., Northern Boulevard, LIRR Tracks and West – East River.
The purpose of each New York City Community Board is to encourage and facilitate the participation of citizens within City government within their communities, and the efficient and effective organization of agencies that deliver municipal services in local communities and boroughs.
Our waterfront area provides the very best views of the City’s skyline, 
especially Astoria Park’s  Shore Boulevard.
Community Board 1 holds its regularly scheduled, full Board, meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at the Astoria World Manor, 
25-22 Astoria Boulevard, 7 P.M.  (On occasion time may vary, please check agenda.) 
...


The following are meeting dates for September, 2014 through June, 2015.


2014
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16


2015
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16


2014
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17



Residents should always report complaints by calling 311. Representatives from 311 will process complaints or have the ability to transfer your call to the proper agency. If a problem persists, without resolution, contact the Community Board.

NYC Election Atlas
2013
demographics

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Center for Community and Ethnic Media [CCEM]

www.nycelectionatlas.com/tables / 4101 / demographics





...
Mexican 6.9%
Italian ancestry 6.6%
Puerto Rican 5.7%
African American 5.6%
Irish ancestry 4.1%
Ecuadorian 3.6%
Other Asian (non-Hispanic) 3.6%
...

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Friday, March 14, 2014

New York City Parks Await a Leader [NYTimes]


N.Y. / REGION

Anxiety Builds as New York City Parks Await a Leader


By LISA W. FODERARO  MARCH 14, 2014


www.nytimes.com /2014/03/15 /nyregion/ anxiety-builds-as-new-york-city-parks-await-a-leader


Anxiety Builds as New York City Parks Await a Leader http://nyti.ms/1e16w1k

  ...  “On the day to day, Liam and his team are really outstanding and up to the task,” said Councilman Mark Levine, who is chairman of the parks committee. “So I don’t think the department is suffering in the operational sense. But there are many policy questions, like how to deal with the conservancies and issues of inequity, which are complicated and political and require permanent leadership to address.”  ...
  “I’d certainly like to see a parks commissioner who is sensitive to the urgency of outer-borough park needs,” said Eric A. Seiff  ...  “The big events are cranking up, the ball fields are opening and the beaches need to be ready,” said Mr. Benepe, now a senior official at the nonprofit 
Trust for Public Land . “Getting up to speed with all that is not going to happen easily.”
The parks budget will also be debated this spring. Mr. de Blasio has released a preliminary city budget; a more detailed plan is due in April. 
 New Yorkers for Parks, an advocacy group, voiced frustration at the continued vacancy in the commissioner’s office. “Now is the time when we’d like to be working with the parks commissioner to develop funding priorities,” said Tupper Thomas, the executive director. “It’s tough to advocate for a better budget without those priorities in place.”  

A version of this article appears in print on March 15, 2014, on page A18
of the New York edition
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