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BPCA Bowne Park playground open/ ribbon cut 8.29.2017, QB Pres. Melinda Katz, Council Member Paul Valone + son, Marilyn, Barbara Embriano, Broadway Civic Maria Becca
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT SECOND AERIAL LARVICIDE TREATMENT OF MOSQUITO SEASON IN NONRESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE BRONX, BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND STATEN ISLAND.
Aerial larviciding reduces the number of mosquitoes and minimizes the risk of mosquito-borne disease
To date no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported this season
July 24, 2017 – As part of its mosquito control program, the Health Department will conduct a second aerial larvicide treatment to marshes and other nonresidential areas of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx from Thursday, July 27 to Monday, July 31, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., weather permitting. While three days are allotted for this activity, the application may be completed in less time.
The Health Department monitors mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus and could carry the Zika virus. The Department also applies pesticides to mosquito breeding grounds when appropriate throughout the summer. During warm weather, mosquitoes can breed in any still water standing for more than five days. In the targeted areas, existing hot and wet weather conditions can escalate a rise in mosquito populations. Due to their size and limited accessibility, these areas will be treated using a low-flying helicopter. The areas to be treated are identified in charts below.
The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate any standing water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their homes and take precautions when spending time outdoors.
The Health Department will be using environmentally friendly larvicides to kill infant mosquitoes before they grow into adults. VectoMax® FG contains naturally occurring bacteria and will be used for this application. This product has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and will be used on mosquito-breeding sites throughout the mosquito season.
Reducing Exposure to Mosquitoes
Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under three), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
Make sure windows have screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty or covered if not in use. Drain water that collects in pool covers.
Marsh areas bounded by South Avenue to the east; former North Shore Railroad to the north; Arthur Kill Channel to the west; and Staten Island Expressway to the south
10303
Bloomfield
Corporate Park North
Marsh areas bound by Graham Avenue and Felton Street to the east; Goethals Road North to the north; Gulf Avenue to the west; and Teleport Drive and Edward Curry Avenue to the south
10311
10314
Chelsea,
Bloomfield
Saw Mill Marsh North
Marsh areas bounded by Chelsea Road to the east; River Road to the north; Arthur Kill Channel to the west; and Sawmill Creek to the south
10314
Chelsea,
Bloomfield
Saw Mill Marsh
Marsh areas bounded by South Avenue to the east; Edward Curry Avenue, Chelsea Road and River Road to the north; Pralls River to the west; Meredith Avenue, Chelsea Road and South Avenue to the south
10314
Chelsea,
Bloomfield
Corporate Park
Marsh areas bounded by south Avenue to the east and south; Edward Curry Avenue to the north; and Chelsea Road and Bloomfield Avenue to the west
10314
Chelsea
Chelsea East
Marsh areas bounded by Victory Boulevard to the east; South Avenue and Travis Ave to the north; Chelsea Road to the west; and Meredith Aveto the south
10314
Chelsea , Travis
Chelsea
Marsh areas bounded by Victory Boulevard to the east; Meredith Avenue, Chelsea Road, South Avenue, and Travis Avenue to the north; Arthur Kill Channel to the west; and Wild Avenue and Victory Boulevard to the south
10314
Fresh Kills
Fresh Kills
Marsh areas bounded by Richmond Avenue to the east; Main Creek to the north; West Shore Expressway to the west; and Arthur Kill Road to the south
10314
Staten Island
Fresh Kills, Richmond Town
La Tourette
Marsh areas bounded by Richmond Hill Road to the east; Forest Hill Road to the north; Richmond Avenue to the west; and Arthur Kill Road to the south
10306
10308 10314
Port Mobile
Port Mobile
Marsh and wetland areas bounded by Arthur Kill Road to the east; Arthur Kill Channel to the north and the west; and Outerbidge Crossing to the south
10309
Wolfes Pond Park
Wolfes Pond Park
Marsh areas bounded by Luten Avenue, Cornelia Avenue and Chisholm Street to the east; Staten Island Railway to the north; Holton Avenue to the west; and Boardwalk Avenue to the south
10309
10312
Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Park
Marsh areas bounded by Barclay Avenue to the east;; Amboy Road to the north; Arbutus Avenue to the west; and Hylan Boulevard to the south
10312
South Beach
South Beach
Marsh areas bounded by Quintard Street and Sand Lane to the east; Mason Avenue to the north; Seaview Avenue to the west; and Father Capodonna Boulevard to the south
10305
Old Town
Old Town
Marsh areas bounded by Naughton Avenue and Seaview Avenue to the east; Zoe Street to the north; Stobe Avenue, Rowan Avenue and Graham Boulevard to the west; and, Father Capodonna Boulevard to the south
10305
Clove Lake Park
Clove Lake Park
Marsh areas bounded by Clove Road to the east; Forest Avenue to the north; Brookside Ave and Royal Oak Road to the west; and Victory Boulevard to the south
10310
10314
Brooklyn
Marine Park
Marine Park
Marsh areas bounded by Flatbush Avenue to the east; Avenue U to the north; Gerritsen Avenue to the west; and Belt Parkway to the south
11229
11234
Fresh Creek Basin
Fresh Creek
Marsh areas bounded by Louisiana Avenue to the east; Stanley Avenue to the north; East 108th Street to the west; and Belt Parkway to the south
11239
Queens
Alley Pond Park
Alley Creek
Marsh areas inside Alley Pond Park – areas bounded by Douglaston Parkway and 240th Street to the east; Northern Boulevard to the north; Cross Island Parkway and East Hampton Boulevard to the west; and Grand Central Parkway to the south
11362 11363
Linden Hill/ College Point
Abandoned
Flushing Airport
Marsh areas bounded by Whitestone Expressway to the east; 20th Avenue to the north; 130th Avenue and Ulmer Street to the west; and Ulmer Street and 28th Street to the south
11354
11356
11357
Edgemere,
Somerville
Dubos Point and Edgemere Park
Marsh areas bounded by Norton Basin to the east; Mott Point to the north; Grass Hassock Channel to the west; and Beach 65th Street, De Costa Avenue and Almeda Avenue to the south
11691 11692
Brookville Park
Brookville Park
Marsh areas bounded by Huxley Street to the east; 149th Avenue (to 225th Street), 148th Avenue (to 230th Street) and 147th Avenue (to 235th Street) to the north; 150th Road to the west; and Rockaway Boulevard to the south
11413
11422
Kissena Park
Kissena Park
Marsh areas bounded by 164th Street to the east; Oak Avenue and Rose Avenue to the north; and Kissena Boulevard to the west; and Booth Memorial Avenue to the south
11355
11365
The Bronx
Pelham Bay Park North
Pelham Bay North
Marsh areas bounded by Amtrak Railroad to the east; New England Thruway to the north; and the Hutchinson River to the west and south
10464
10475
Pelham Bay Park South
Pelham Bay South
Marsh areas bounded by Pelham Bay Parkway and Hutchinson River to the south and east; and Erskine Place to the north and west
This is your opportunity to ask the candidates face to face about Airbnb, illegal conversions and the other neighborhood concerns. Get involved! Your vote counts.
The Broadway-Flushing Homeowners’ Association and the Station Road Civic Association will co-host a Candidates Night on Thursday June 22nd for all of the candidates in the primary for City Council in the 19th and 20th Districts. The event will take place at 7:00 pm at Church on the Hill located on 35th Avenue between 167th and 168th Street.
We have confirmed attendance from: Councilmember Paul Vallone and Candidate Paul Graziano for District 19 Councilmember Peter Koo and Candidate Alison Tan for District 20 Each candidate will provide a five-minute statement to be followed with questions from the audience.
February 2017: latest news from Senator Tony Avella. Please contact the Mayor about this issue. Several petitions are being circulated. If you don’t have access to the paper petitions, you may add your name to this form.
NYC has published a Bioswale Care Guide. Click HERE to read.
Northern Queens seeks opt-out on green infrastructure, 3/2/17. Click HERE to read.
December 2016 Letter from State senator Tony Avella re: Bioswale. Click HERE to view notice.
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she has arranged for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hold regular office hours in her Northeast Queens District Office so that borough veterans can receive assistance without traveling further distances to VA facilities.
Under the program, a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs will be available once a month to meet with local veterans and/or their beneficiaries to address any issues or concerns that they may have such as questions about VA benefits and services, information on pending claims, and assistance with filing claims. The first day for these special VA office hours will be Friday, December 2nd.
“I am very excited to partner with the VA on this important initiative,” said Meng. “Now, local veterans will not be forced to hike to a VA facility in order to receive help or information about their benefits or claims. It will be a great convenience to area veterans and I’m proud to offer it. In the wake of Veterans Day, we are once again reminded about the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the armed forces. We can never thank them enough for their service and sacrifice to this great nation. I urge all my constituents who are veterans to take advantage of these special VA office hours.”
Those seeking to meet with a VA representative in Meng’s office must make an appointment at least four days in advance. For an appointment on December 2nd, please contact Meng’s office by Monday, November 28th. The Congresswoman’s office is located at 40-13 159th Street, corner of Northern Boulevard, in Flushing. The phone number is 718-358-MENG.
