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Queens Borough Board Expense and Capital Priorities Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget Melinda Katz Queens Borough President MELINDA KATZ
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PRESIDENT
CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE
PRESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS
120-55 QUEENS BOULEVARD
KEW GARDENS, NEW YORK 11424-1015
March 23, 2015
To:
The Mayor of the City of New York
Members of the City Council
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
From: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz
Members of the Queens Borough Board
The Borough of Queens is home to more than 2.2 million residents1, representing more than 120
countries and speaking more than 135 languages2. The seamless knit that ties these distinct cultures and
transforms them into shared communities is what defines the character of Queens.
The borough’s diverse population continues to steadily grow. Foreign-born residents now represent 48%
of Queens’ population3. Traditional immigrant gateways like Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights,
Elmhurst, Corona, and Flushing are now communities with the highest foreign-born population in the
entire city4. Yet, the immigrant population remains largely underserved, primarily due to linguistic and
cultural barriers. Residents with limited English proficiency now represent 28% of the Borough5,
indicating a need for a wide range of social service support and language access to City services.
At the same time, Queens’ communities are quickly outpacing the available housing stock. Already,
Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona are among the most severely overcrowded
communities in the entire city6. Low-income households are left with few alternatives to living in
overcrowded conditions. Rent-regulated housing is being lost to vacancy decontrol, and existing market
rate housing is aging and being lost to degradation.
More affordable housing needs to be created. Through the New Housing Marketplace Plan, the City
created and preserved 157,230 units of low- and moderate-income housing. Yet, only 16,530 of these
units were created in Queens, representing only 10.5% of total new units. Public housing through the
New York City Housing Authority exists throughout the borough. However, waitlists are long and
because of budget constraints the Authority has had limited effectiveness in managing buildings. This
shortage has created two issues of concern in Queens. The first is the overwhelming need for housing
assistance, which has been historically underfunded. The second is an emerging underground market of
illegally converted housing, which includes partitioned apartments and converted attics and basements.
Added to this is the loss in supply of the aging housing stock through degradation.
Special attention also needs to be made for middle-income housing. There are currently few
opportunities to create middle-income housing. The Mitchell-Lama program was the major source of
middle income housing, but many landlords are now leaving the program, and only a few existing
programs are able to create middle-income housing. Still, the overwhelming majority of the borough’s
housing is privately owned, and there are outstanding issues specific to owner-occupied homes,
including those living in cooperatives and condominiums.
At its core, Queens is a borough of families, and the number of new families calling Queens home has
been growing. There are now 134,408 children under the age of five living in the borough7. The
Administration has made great strides in ensuring that all children have universal access to prekindergarten. Just in the last year alone, the Administration increased the number of pre-kindergarten
seats in Queens to more than 20,000. However, child care programs for children under five offered by
the City for the neediest families in Queens are not available in large parts of the borough. These
programs are crucial, particularly for working families that depend on dual incomes, providing families
with quality child care that develop critical thinking and strengthen social skills. These programs need to
be accessible throughout the borough.
The growth in the young population in Queens mirrors the growth in the number of families. There are
currently 206,077 people in Queens between the ages of 10 to 178. These children and young adults
deserve the best education and after-school services the city can offer. Yet, class size has been gradually
rising at the borough’s 359 schools and it has now become some of the most overcrowded classrooms in
the entire city – more than half of the buildings over capacity9. The City needs to identify alternative
spaces, or in an annex or addition, so that the removal of Transportable Classroom Units can be
expedited. Students are our most valuable assets, and they need every tool necessary to succeed.
Queens is also home to one of the fastest growing aging populations. Currently, there are more than
294,000 residents over the age of 65 residing in Queens, representing 7.6% of the borough10. This
population is increasingly diverse. Over half of these residents are foreign-born and 35.8% are Limited
English Proficient11. This population’s LGBTQ community is rapidly growing as well. To serve this
increasingly diverse older population, programs need to be multi-faceted so that they are culturally
considerate and linguistically competent. Foremost, the need for affordable housing for seniors needs to
be addressed. This means improving rent subsidies and creating more senior housing.
The state of Queens’ local economy continues to be a major economic engine for the city. Queens’ main
economic hubs, Jamaica, Flushing, Long Island City-Astoria, and Jackson Heights, continue to be major
sources of economic impact for the city. Additional investments are consistently being made in market
sectors like technology, with anticipated growth in the sector as the borough continues to cultivate and
attract tech entrepreneurs12. Still, traditional small businesses continue to be a primary driver of
economic growth in Queens. These small businesses still need assistance to help them become stronger,
more resilient, and more effective. This means providing access to small business support programs,
helping businesses navigate the City’s regulations, and expanding business opportunities through
government procurement opportunities.
Infrastructure is particularly important for the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The borough has yet
to fully recover from this natural disaster, and the investments made in housing, infrastructure,
transportation, and economic development must continue to support the revitalization of the Rockaway
peninsula. In part, this means reactivating the Rockaway Ferry as part of the Administration’s planned
Five Borough Ferry System. It also means ensuring that all the funds delivered by FEMA for rebuilding
are entirely spent on the Rockaway Peninsula and Broad Channel, including, but not limited to, the
rebuilding of the Rockaway Boardwalk. The $480 million will ensure that the conceptual plan agreed
upon by the community will be realized.
Infrastructure needs are not just limited to the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents
throughout Queens also need to be relieved from current environmental impacts; flooding in southeast
and western Queens, in particular, needs to be resolved.
The City needs to continue to promote its cultural icons, and for Queens this means supporting the wide
range of arts available in the borough. Queens is amidst a cultural transformation. The borough is home
to some of the most iconic buildings and structures in the world, including the globally recognized
Unisphere and New York State Pavilion. Areas like Astoria and Long Island City are establishing
themselves as major cultural hubs. In early 2014, the New York City Council designated the area
surrounding Kaufman Astoria Studios as the city’s first arts district through a City Council Proclamation.
The areas unique mix of adaptively reused residential, commercial, and manufacturing buildings serve as
a catalyst for growth in culture and the arts. The City needs to equitably fund the arts and culture in
Queens.
The City also needs to protect its cultural icons. The preservation of the New York State Pavilion is of
primary importance. In Fiscal Year 2015, initial steps toward preservation were undertaken through a
$5.8 million capital investment from the Mayor, City Council Speaker, and the Queens Borough
President. The funding will go a long way to make the Pavilion structurally sound and lighted, but more
than $35 million dollars are needed to restore and adaptively reuse this heritage site.
Addressing public safety and quality of life issues are at the heart of what government serves. With
neighborhoods like Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Astoria, Rego Park, and Jamaica quickly
growing, the City needs to ensure a responsive delivery of public safety and sanitation services. The City
needs to particularly address the health needs of the borough. Over the past seven years, four hospitals
have closed, leaving only nine acute hospitals to serve the borough. Queens is now the most underbedded borough with only 2.42 beds per 1000 patients with an average emergency room wait time of
54 minutes. The City needs to explore the expansion of free-standing emergency rooms in the borough.
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget outlines an ambitious $77.7 billion financial plan which includes
the restoration of critical services across various agencies, including the Office of the Queens Borough
President, and outlines several key new initiatives, most notably the expansion of after-school
programs, universal pre-kindergarten, and federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery. The Fiscal Year
2016 Preliminary Budget also outlines a Capital Commitment Plan, with expenditures totaling $8.6
billion, notably budgeting an additional $1.3 billion in FEMA and $500 million in HUD CDBG-DR capital
funding for Hurricane Sandy recovery.
The Queens Borough Board respectfully proposes the enclosed budget recommendations and budget
priorities, pursuant to Section 241 of the New York City Charter. The recommendations and budget
priorities proposed in this response seek to provide a meaningful approach to addressing some of the
longstanding issues faced by the Borough of Queens.
priorities proposed in this response seek to provide a meaningful approach to addressing some of the
longstanding issues faced by the Borough of Queens.
Table of Contents Summary Office of the Queens Borough President Community Boards Department for the Aging Administration for Children’s Services Department of Youth and Community Development Department of Education City University of New York Queens Borough Public Library Department of Housing Preservation and Development Department of Small Business Services Department of Cultural Affairs Department of Parks and Recreation Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Police Department Fire Department Department of Sanitation Department of Transportation Queens Borough Board Hearing Testimony Summary 1 5 7 23 27 31 35 39 45 47 51 55 59 85 89 93 97 99 103 Summary
Office of the Queens Borough President
Increase the agency budget to better serve the Borough of Queens
Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 74
Allocate the revenue generated by map sales to the Office of the Queens Borough President
Community Boards
Increase funding support to Queens Community Boards
Fund the top budget priorities of each Community Board
Department for the Aging
Restore Senior Services – Borough Presidents’ Discretionary Funding
Restore funding for the NORC Services Programs
Expand Home Delivered Meals to award organizations that provide culturally sensitive meals
Increase funding for Transportation Services
Continue City Council Initiatives
o City Council Member discretionary funding for senior services
o Senior Centers, Programs, and Services Enhancement
o Space Costs for Senior Centers Enhancement
o Elder Abuse Enhancement
o Social Adult Day Care Enhancement
o Handyman Services
o LGBT
o Transportation Operating Costs
Administration for Children’s Services
Increase number of child care sites in Queens
Continue City Council Initiatives
o City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services
o Early Childhood Literacy Initiative
o Priority 5 Vouchers
o Technical Assistance for Child Care providers
Department of Youth and Community Development
Ensure that each community has a COMPASS NYC site
Increase funding for COMPASS NYC summer programs
Increase funding for the Beacon program
Restore funding for the 17 COMPASS Department of Education pass-through sites
Restore funding for Summer Youth Employment
Continue City Council Initiatives
o City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services
o Adult Literacy
o Food Pantries Initiative
o Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
o Summer Youth Employment Program
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NYC Digital Inclusion and Literacy Initiative
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
Sports Training and Rolemodels for Success Initiative (STARS)
The After-Three Corporation
Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCO)
YMCA After School Program
Department of Education
Increase capital funds for the construction and expansion of schools
Increase support for arts and cultural programs in classrooms
Expand half-day pre-kindergarten program funding
Increase the number of School Safety Officers in Queens
Continue City Council Initiatives
o Bridge to Tomorrow
o C.H.A.M.P.S.
o Chess in Schools
o Child Mind Institute
o Community Schools
o Dropout Prevention & Intervention
o Executive Leadership Institute
o Jill Chaifitz Helpline
o MOUSE
o Middle School Expanded Learning Time
o Small Schools Athletic League
o Teacher’s Choice
o Urban Advantage-Science Education
City University of New York
Provide capital funding support for Queens’ CUNY schools
Continue City Council Initiatives
o Center for Puerto Rican Studies
o City Council Merit-Based Scholarships
o Creative Arts Team
o CUNY Advanced Certificate Program
o CUNY Prep
o Dominican Studies Institute
o Murphy Institute Center for Worker Education
o NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College
o Results-Based Accountability for Council Initiatives
Queens Borough Public Library
Increase expense funding support to provide weekend service
Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library
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Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Create and preserve more affordable housing in Queens
Increase NYCHA housing availability for homeless families from 750 to 2,500
Increase funding in foreclosure services
Continue housing support services to residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Continue City Council Initiatives
o Citywide Task Force on Housing Court
o Community Consultants
o Housing Preservation Initiative
o Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program: Center for New York City Neighborhoods
o Subsidized Housing Information Project
o Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development
o HPD Alternative Enforcement Program
o Stabilizing NYC
Department of Small Business Services
Fund Industrial Business Solutions Providers
Enhance funding for programs covered under Neighborhood Development
Expand Avenue NYC
Continue small business support services to businesses in the areas impacted by Hurricane
Sandy
Continue City Council Initiatives
o Consortium for Worker Education
o Create New Technology Incubators
o Food Retail Workforce Training and Placement Program
o hackNY
o High Tech Connect
o Jobs to Build On
o MWBE Leadership Associations
o New Skills / New Jobs
o SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life Worker Cooperatives
o Small Business and Job Development / Financial Literacy
o Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative
Department of Cultural Affairs
Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens
Continue City Council Initiatives
o Cultural After-School Adventure (CASA)
o Coalition of Theaters of Color
o Cultural Immigrant Initiative
Department of Parks and Recreation
Increase capital funding support for Queens parks
Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in
Queens
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Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion
Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning
Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Funding for HHC operated article 28 free standing healthcare facilities
Increase Expense and Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals
Increase funding for outreach for the New York State Health Exchange
Increase funding for programs that promote HIV prevention
Increase funding for programs that support behavioral health
Increase funding for domestic violence related homicides investigation and awareness
Police Department
Create a Flushing Meadow Corona Park Sub-Station
Separate 105 Precinct into Two (Creation of the 116 Precinct)
Increase police presence in the 106th Precinct
Allocate Capital funds to relocate or renovate the 110th Precinct
Allocate funding for additional police officers
Fire Department
Reopen Engine 261 in Western Queens
Create a Rockaway Peninsula Ladder Company
Allocate funding to Increase the Number of Fire Marshalls
Department of Sanitation
Increase cleanup of major commercial corridors
Increase garbage and recycling pickup throughout the borough
Department of Transportation
Increase the number of slow zones, install more pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install
more speed cameras, and increase police presence
Expand Select Bus Service
Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks
Reform MTA Access-A-Ride to better serve the Borough
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The Office of the Queens Borough President
The City Charter mandates the Queens Borough President to perform such functions as: maintain a
topographic bureau, coordinate capital construction within the borough, monitor and expedite capital
projects, submit capital and expense allocations for inclusion in the Adopted Budget, plan the growth,
improvement and development of the borough, review and make recommendations regarding land use
proposals, provide technical assistance to community boards, monitor the performance of city
contracts, have legislation introduced by the City Council, oversee the coordination of a borough-wide
public service complaint system, prepare a borough strategic policy statement for the borough, chair the
Borough Board, submit a comprehensive statement of the expense and capital budgets for the borough,
and serve as a trustee on the New York City Employee Retirement System Pension Board.
Personal Service
Other Than Personal Service
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$2,711
$2,909
$1,958
$1,679
$4,669
$4,588
Difference
$198
($279)
($81)
Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget allocates $4.59 million to the Office of the Queens Borough
President, $81,000 less than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The
authorized Agency headcount is 54.
Recommendations
Increase the agency budget to better serve the Borough of Queens – Queens is among the fastest
growing and the most ethnically diverse counties in the country. This diversity creates circumstances
where the Office of the Queens Borough President has to provide constituents with multi-faceted
services that are unique to such a culturally diverse population.
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget allocates the least per capita funding for the Office of the
Queens Borough President – Queens receives less than $2.06 in funding per person. In order to
adequately serve the borough, particularly the growing immigrant population that needs more direct
services, the Borough Board recommends that the expense budget for the Office of the Queens Borough
President be increased in order to expand the scope of services and to provide better administrative
support for the Community Boards.
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Borough
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Staten Island
Queens
Borough President Expense Budget Awards per Borough
Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2016
Population
Preliminary Budget
1,385,108
$5,288
2,504,700
$5,170
1,585,873
$4,410
468,730
$4,127
2,230,722
$4,588
Per Capita Support
$3.817
$2.064
$2.781
$8.805
$2.057
Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 74 – The Borough Board recommends that the authorized
headcount for the Office of the Queens Borough President be increased from 54 to 74 to expand the
scope of constituent services to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services to the
community.
Allocate the revenue generated by map sales to the Office of the Queens Borough President – The Fiscal
Year 2016 Preliminary Budget anticipates $345,000 in revenue to be generated through map sales by
the topographic bureau of the Office of the Queens Borough President. The Borough Board
recommends that this revenue be allocated directly to the Office of the Queens Borough President to
offset operational costs.
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Community Boards
The Community Boards are the eyes and ears of government, and are responsible for monitoring
services, resolving problems and developing plans for their neighborhoods.
Personal Service
Other Than Personal Service
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$11,028
$11,789
$4,455
$4,378
$15,483
Difference
$16,167
$761
($77)
$684
Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $16.17 million budget for the Community Boards
citywide, $684,000 more than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Recommendations
Increase funding support to Queens Community Boards – The Community Boards are pivotal to the
governance of the City since they serve as frontline service for the residents. The 14 Community Boards
in Queens serve in increasingly multi-ethnic and multi-lingual community. Yet, the Fiscal Year 2016
Preliminary Budget estimates that Queens’ Community Boards receive the lowest per capita support out
of the five boroughs. The Borough Board recommends increasing funding support to the 14 Community
boards in Queens to be able to serve its residents sufficiently.
Community Board Expense Budget Awards per Borough
Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2016
Borough
Population Preliminary Budget Per Capita Support
Borough Total
1,385,108
Bronx
$3,090
$2.23
2,504,700
Brooklyn
$4,742
$1.89
1,585,873
Manhattan
$3,686
$2.32
468,730
Staten Island
$854
$1.82
2,230,722
Queens
$3,796
$1.70
Fund the top budget priorities of each Community Board – Each Community Board has outlined budget
priorities for their districts. These priorities range from parks improvements to sewer infrastructure
upgrades. The Borough Board recommends funding support for the top ten priorities outlined by each of
the Community Boards.
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Community Board 1
Priority
Agency
1
DOT
2
PARKS
3
PARKS
4
5
DOT
PARKS
6
PARKS
7
DOT
8
DOT
9
DOE
10
DEP
Request
Construct noise barriers between PS85 and train tracks on 31st Street elevated structure
IS 126 Schoolyard/Playground: Upgrade community play area at rear of school at 31‐52 21st Street
Rainey Park Renovations including repaving, fencing, benches, volleyball court, tree planting and BBQ area
Handicap access to elevated train along 31st Street
Astoria Park: Implement Erosion Control Plan
Create New Expanded Comfort Station in North Side of Astoria Park
Complete 2003 Streetlight Replacement Project on Commercial Strips
Development over the GCP in between 32nd and 41st Streets for community enhancement
Provide Handicap Accessibility at PS 2
Upgrade Storm Sewers to Relieve Flooding in Vicinity of Shore Blvd. 8
Community Board 2
Priority
Agency
1
DOT
2
DEP
3
DEP
4
PARKS
5
DEP
6
DOT
7
DEP
8
DOT
9
DOT
10
DOB
Request
Reconstruct Winfield Industrial Streets from 69th Street to 72nd Drive, Queens Blvd to Maurice Avenue. Reconstruct Hunters Point Sewers Redesign and construct sewers and catch basins to eliminate and prevent flooding.
Reconstruct Little Bush Park and new play equipment.
Request funding for Bradley Avenue and Van Dam Street Triangle for creation of a bioswale for the community
Reconstruct 61st Street from 39th Avenue to 37th Avenue
Request funding for a broken water distribution regulator for the Woodside Community to also include reconstruction of sewers and catch basins on Woodaide Avenue between 56th Street and 58th Street
Increase the number of health care facilities due to hospital closings in Western Queens
Reconstruct Hunters Point Streets. All side streets incluidng 11th Street, 21st Street and 23rd Street and Vernon Blvd from 51st Avenue to 44th Drive
Lake Vernon 44‐02 Vernon Blvd backfill the entire site. This si a stalled construction site. City should condemn and seize property to be developed for affordable housing.
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Community Board 3
Priority
Agency
1
DOE
2
3
DEP
QBPL
4
QBPL
5
HPD
6
DEP
7
DEP
8
9
DOT
QBPL
10
NYPD
Request
Construct New School Facilities in CB#3, especially Early Childhood Centers and a High School.
Reduce odor and improve water flow in Flushing Bay
Expand East Elmhurst Library, Including a Cultural Center
Construct a new building and expand the capacity of the Jackson Heights Regional Library ‐ Keep allocation in Place
Create Affordable Housing for Middle & Low‐Income Families including Seniors. No property taxes for residential owners for 5 years
Reconstruct sewers on Astoria Blvd located between 84th and 96th Streets, 114th Street between Ditmars Blvd. and 23rd Avenue from Gilmore Street to the Cul‐De‐Sac. 110th Street from Astoria to Northern Blvd; Northern Blvd between 98th and 99th Streets; 99th Street between Ditmars Blvd. and 27th Avenue; S/S 87th Street and Astoria Blvd, 93rd Street and 35th Avenue, 98th Street, and Astoria Blvd. Provide funding for a Comprehensive Study and the construction of a separate sewer system in CB #3.
Reconstruct Streets in Community Board 3
Construct Library in Northwest Section of CB #3
Conduct Traffic Study of Grand Central Parkway Exit located at 114th Street and Northern Blvd. 10
Community Board 4
Priority
1
2
Agency
QBPL
NYPD
DEP
Request
Build A New Reference Library in the vicinity of the Corona Heights area. (108th Street and Corona Avenue)
Construct a New Facility to House the 110th Precinct. Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System to Accommodate Existing and Future Needs. Queens Blvd.‐from LIE to the CSX railroad line.
3
DEP
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
DEP
FDNY
PARKS
DOT
PARKS
HHC
Reconstruct and Upgrade Sewer System. Junction Blvd. from the LIE to Roosevelt Ave. 57 Ave. from Queens Blvd. to 99th St. Horace Harding Expy from 108th St to Queens Blvd.
Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System. 111th Street from Corona Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue
Replace and Maintain Firehouses
Rehabilitate CC Moore Homestead Park (Q361) 82nd Street‐Broadway‐45 Avenue
Reconstruct Hoffman Park
Reconstruction of Louis Simeone Park and Mac Playground
Reconstruct Medical Center in South Elmhurst
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Community Board 5
Priority
Agency
1
DEP
2
DOT
3
DEP
4
DOT
5
DOE
6
DOT
7
QBPL
8
9
10
DOT/DEP
DEP
PARKS
Request
Redesign and Reconstruct Sewer System in Portions of CB5Q Area having worst street flooding problems
Reconstruct Metropolitan Ave Bridge over LIRR at Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood
Reconstruct Deteriorated Catch Basins and Provide New Catch Basins in the Community Board 5Q Area
Make Capital Improvements to Improve Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety on Grand Avenue at 69th Street, at Maurice Avenue/58 Street/Rust Street Five‐Leg Intersection and at other Maspeth intersections.
Construct new school space
Evaluate the Structural Condition of the Elevated "M" train line, perform repairs and paint the structure from Wyckoff to Metropolitan Avenue.
Rehabilitate Glendale Branch Library: ID LQD122‐GL, LQD122GL1 & LQD122GL2 Reconstruct South Middle Village Streets
Rehabilitate Ridgewood Reservoir‐ Phase II
Removal of Dead Street Trees, Tree Stumps
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Community Board 6
Priority
1
Agency
QBPL
2
DEP
3
MTA
4
PARKS
5
PARKS /DOT
6
DOT
7
8
9
DOT
PARKS
DOT
10
FDNY
Request
Expand Rego Parks Library
Funding for catch basin clean ups and upgrading of all CB6 Sewer Systems
Installation of security cameras at all subway stations in the district as well as street intersections on Queens Blvd
Fund DeVoy Park improvement ‐ Upgrade of all CB 6 parks to include a crew cab which will enable all the workers to go together to various sites
Fund Reconstruction and Greenery of Queens Blvd. median along with sanitation, maintenance and a cracked sidewalk and crosswalk program.
Fund Pedestrian Timing Devices and Safety Improvements within CB6 District
Fund Woodhaven Boulevard safety improvements
Fund Lost Battalion Hall Air conditioner Repairs
Fund sound barriers along LIE boundaries in CB 6 district
Upgrade communications and computer equipment for all firehouses in CB6
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Community Board 7
Priority
Agency
1
DOT
2
3
DEP
PARKS
4
DOT
5
6
7
DOT
PARKS
DOT
8
DOT
9
DEP
10
PARKS
Request
Reconstruct 20th Avenue from the Whitestone Expressway Service Road to 127th Street; and 127th Street from 14th to 22nd Avenues. Reconstruct Little Bay Park Develop Kissena Corridor Park Reconstruct Union Street from Northern Blvd. to Willets Point Blvd. Reconstruction of Willets Point Phase II
Reconstruct McNeil Park
Traffic Study for College Point Corporate Park
Reconstruction of Ulmer Street between the Whitestone Expressway Service Road and 25th Avenue
Construct and Reconstruct Sanitary Storm and Combined Sewers within CB7. Reconstruction of Comfort Station/Park House for Flushing Memorial Field. 14
Community Board 8
Priority
Agency
1
PARKS
2
DEP
3
DEP
4
DEP
5
QBPL
6
DOE
7
DOT
8
DOT
9
10
QBPL
QBPL
Request
Rehabilitate Cunningham Park to include a tractor, a crew cab (w/ dump and plow) and a Polar Trac. for Cunningham Park. Additionally, Rehabilitate the 193rd Street playground
Rehabilitate sewers, catch basins and water mains. Install storm sewers/catch basins or take corrective action to eliminate surcharge in CB 8.
Trench Restoration More computers and smart boards at the Pomonok and Hillcrest Libraries. MS 216 needs air‐conditioning units for first floor classrooms; upgrade electrical wiring throughout the school.
Install bus pads at 188th Street & Union Turnpike and 188th Street from Union Turnpike to 73rd Avenue. Restore pedestrian pathway by paving, fencing and lighting at 73rd Terrace. Security camera outside Pomonok Library
Annex for the Queens Public Library at Queens Hospital Center.
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Community Board 9
Priority
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Agency
DCAS
PARKS
PARKS
DOT
DOE
DOT
PARKS
DOT
PARKS
PARKS
Request
Construction of Queens Borough Hall Municipal Parking Garage
Resurfacing of Tennis Courts on Park Lane South
Install Unisex Handicapped Accessible Bathroom at Forest Park Carousel
Installation of sidewalks, curbs, potholes and roadway reconstruction projects.
Construction of new school buildings in Districts 27 and 28
Implement Woodhaven Blvd. Congestion Corridor Project
Rehabilitation of Greenhouse Playground
Improve and Upgrade Lighting
Plant Street Trees
Purchase Equipment for Maintenance Operations
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Community Board 10
Priority
1
2
3
4
Agency
DOE
DOT
DEP
DOT
5
PARKS
6
DOT
7
DOT
8
DEP
9
10
PARKS
PARKS
Request
Construct New Schools Within Community District 10 Grade, Pave, Etc. 94th Street Area
Construct bulkheads in Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach
Grade, pave 104th Street from Russell Street to 165 Avenue. Harden coastal protection at Hamilton Beach Park, F.M. Charles Park, Spring Creek Park, and Spring Creek Park Extension.
Continue support for roadway maintenance, sidewalk curbs, street signs and bridges for entire CB 10 area.
Reconstruct Jewel Street Area, Queens Portion including storm, sanitary and combined sewers, together with a substantial roadway and water main replacement work.
Installation of larger sewer pipes and drains on 128th street between 116th Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard. Renovation of DeMutiis Park
Reconstruction of P.O. Edward Byrne Park
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Community Board 11
Priority
1
2
3
4
Agency
DOT
PARKS
DEP
QBPL
5
DOT/DEP
6
7
8
9
10
DEP
PARKS
DOE
PARKS
DEP
Request
Fund curb repair and replacement contract Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove Ravine
Install storm sewers and catch basins to alleviate backlog.
Fund new library facility for the Little Neck/Douglaston Library. Fund Reconstruction of Streets and Drainage between Utopia Parkway and the Clearview Expressway and between Northern Blvd. and 48th Avenue. Fund capital repair of sanitation garage
Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove Build new high school in northeast Queens
Purchase broom truck for QN11 garage
Fund Trench Restoration
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Community Board 12
Priority
1
2
Agency
DEP
DOT
3
DEP
4
DOT
5
DOT
6
DOT
7
DEP
8
DEP
9
DEP
10
DOT
Request
Install Catch Basins Install Sidewalks & Curbs Reconstruct storm sewer on 150th Street between Liberty Avenue and Archer Avenue
Repair 116th Avenue Between 196th St. and 198th Streets. Pave and Open Montauk Ave. for Two Way Traffic from Linden Blvd. to 120th Ave. A Turning Light on Baisley and Montauk, and a Stop Sign on 120th Ave and Montauk are needed. Reconstruct 91st Ave. at 197th Street. Reconstruct Brinkerhoff Avenue (110 Avenue) from 173rd Street to 178th Street. Reconstruct 176th Street from Brinkerhoff Ave (110th Avenue) to 109th Avenue
Install Catch Basins. Reconstruct Foch Boulevard Between Merrick Blvd. & 167th Street. Grade 197th Street between 118th Avenue and 119th Avenue 19
Community Board 13 Priority
1
Agency
NYPD
2
DOT
3
DOT/DEP
4
DOT
5
DOT
6
7
DOT
QBPL
8
DOT
9
10
DOT
DOT
Request
Select Site for New 116th Precinct. Reconstruct Streets on Jamaica Avenue between Francis Lewis Blvd and 225th Street
Reconstruct Streets in vicinity of Merrick Blvd. and 147th Avenue. It is very heavily traveled Reconstruct Streets in the Brookville‐Edgewood Triangle
Reconstruct/construct the Street and Sewer System in Queens Village
Upgrade the Green Space Malls in Laurelton
Construct new Library in Springfield Gardens
Reconstruct Streets in Bellerose‐ Hillside Avenue to Jamaica Avenue between Little Neck Parkway and Cross Island Parkway. Reconstruct 147th Avenue
Reconstruct Little Neck Parkway
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Community Board 14
Priority
1
Agency
DOT
2
DEP
3
DOT
4
DEP
5
DOT
6
PARKS
7
EDC
8
DOT
9
PARKS
10
EDC
Request
Reconstruct Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Design and Construct Seawall and Berm or Protective Barrier Along Norton Drive from Coldspring Rd. through Dunbar
Extend design and reconstruction of Rockaway Beach Blvd/Edgemere Avenue from Beach 62 to Beach 32 Streets
Construct Sanitary Sewer Extension Along City‐Owned Rockaway Point Blvd. from Beach 169 to 222nd Streets, Breezy Point. Install safety fence along median on Seagirt Blvd. from Beach 31 Street to Camp Road
Fund Phases 3 ‐ Community Center for Broad Channel Park. Design and Construct for the Repair or Replacement of Bulkhead to Protect City Owned Properties and Street Endings Abutting Jamaica Bay in this District ‐ storm drainage should be included.
Install sidewalks & curbs west side of Bay 32nd Street from Beach Channel drive to Dwight Avenue adjacent to Bays Water Park.
Design and Construct a park and boat ramps adjacent to new landfill pier
Design and construct streetscape and street lighting improvements in Far Rockaway shopping district ‐ Mott Avenue/Central Avenue and Beach 20 Street
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Department for the Aging
The Department for the Aging serves to support the growing and increasingly diverse, older adult
population in New York City.
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
Budget Function
Administration and
Contract Agency Support
Case Management
Home Care
Senior Centers and Meals
Senior Employment and
Benefits
Senior Services
Total
FY 2015
Adopted Budget
$25,994
FY 2016
Preliminary Budget
$26,669
$26,448
$16,887
$176,131
$25,145
$18,378
$151,020
($1303)
($1,491
($25,111)
$6,826
$7,313
$487
$28,514
$280,801
$28,821
$257,345
$307
($23,456)
Difference
$675
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department for the Aging’s financial plan is forecast to
be $257.35 million, needing $23.46 million to meet Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels. Key
programs like Home Delivered Meals, and Transportation Services have been funded at the same level
as the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, while programs like Senior Centers, Case Management, the
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) Services Programs, and Elder Abuse were funded
lower than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels.
FY 2016 Preliminary Budget
Departmental Estimates of Key DFTA Programs
($ In Thousands)
FY 2015
FY 2016
Program
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
Elder Abuse
$1,800
$800
Social Adult Day Care
$1,000
$400
Senior Centers
$136,911
$116,501
Case Management
$24,668
$24,078
Home Delivered Meals
$29,773
$29,773
NORC
$8,827
$6,327
Homecare Services
$16,887
$18,378
Transportation Services
$3,331
$3,331
Contracts
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Difference
($1,000)
($600)
($20,410)
($590)
$0
($2,500)
$1,491
$0
Borough Overview
Queens is experiencing a rapid growth in the aging population. Currently, there are more than 294,000
residents over the age of 65 residing in Queens, representing 7.6% of the borough13. This population is
increasingly diverse. Over half of these residents are foreign-born and 35.8% are Limited English
Proficient14. This population’s LGBTQ community is rapidly growing as well. The changes in the
composition of the borough’s older adult population present significant challenges to existing resources.
The borough is faced with more vulnerable older adults needing more services.
As of April 2014, there are 61 senior centers in Queens. They are funded through Title IIIC and Title XX of
the Older Americans Act, the US Department of Agriculture, the New York State Community Services for
the Elderly Program, the New York State Nutrition Assistance Program, and city tax levy funds. In recent
years, the predominant source of funding for new centers, new programs, and the expansion of existing
services have been through grants provided by the New York City Department for the Aging and
discretionary funds allocated by the City Council and the Queens Borough President.
Still, anecdotal evidence tells us that, while the programs provided by the Department for the Aging
service a wide ranging demographic, many are not receiving services because culturally and linguistic
sensitive services are not readily accessible. There needs to be more service providers throughout the
borough to match the growing need and diversity.
Recommendations
Restore Senior Services – Borough Presidents’ Discretionary Funding – The five Borough Presidents have
historically received $4.10 million in discretionary funding through the City Council to support senior
centers throughout New York City. In the Fiscal Year 2015 November Budget, these funds were
baselined and subsequently adopted as part of the Department for the Aging’s program budget. This
baseline measure removed the ability of the Borough Presidents to allocate these funds discretionarily
to organizations that need these funds the most. The Borough Board is recommending that the City
Council allocate these funds in the same amount during budget adoption.
Restore funding for the NORC Services Programs – The NORC Services Program provides critical services
in neighborhoods with fast growing older adults. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget funds the
program at $6.33 million, emulating the level of funding designated in the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary
Budget. It again does not consider funding for the Northridge/Southridge/Brulene NORC and the
Rochdale Village NORC. The City Council restored funding to these groups in the Fiscal Year 2015
Adopted Budget, and the Borough Board recommends that the City Council to restore this funding in the
Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget.
Expand Home Delivered Meals to award organizations that provide culturally sensitive meals – The aging
population in Queens has deep ties to their cultural origin, and providing meals that are sensitive to
these needs are important. The Borough Board recommends increasing funding for Home Delivered
Meals that will directly fund local organizations that provide specific culturally sensitive home delivered
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meals and, upon program completion, decide whether or not to expand this service and include it in the
Home Delivered Meals Request for Proposal renewal.
Increase funding for Transportation Services – The Borough Board recommends the increased funding
for transportation services for seniors, a crucial program for many homebound seniors in Queens to
travel to senior centers and various program offices. The Borough Board also recommends policy reform
for the MTA Access-A-Ride program, and asks that the Mayor and the City Council evaluate the program
to better serve seniors. In addition, the Borough Board recommends that the Taxi Smart Card pilot
program administered by the Department for the Aging be expanded to include all of Queens.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board urges the continuation of key City Council
discretionary funds and initiatives for senior services. These include:
-
-
-
-
City Council Member discretionary funding for senior services – $5,610,000
Senior Centers, Programs, and Services Enhancement – This $3,005,000 allocation enhances
the baselined funding for senior center programs and services, currently budgeted at $116.5
million in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget.
Space Costs for Senior Centers Enhancement – This $800,000 allocation enhances the
baselined funds to address space and facility needs at senior centers.
Elder Abuse Enhancement – This $1,000,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding for
Elder Abuse program, currently budgeted at $800,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary
Budget.
Social Adult Day Care Enhancement – This $600,000 allocation enhances the baselined
funding for Elder Abuse program, currently budgeted at $400,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016
Preliminary Budget.
Handyman Services – This $400,000 allocation helps low-income seniors remain secure and
independent through home repairs and home safety jobs free-of-charge.
LGBT – This $1,500,000 allocation to Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) ensures
that LGBT seniors will have access to services needed to address this population.
Transportation Operating Costs – This $500,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding
for the support of operating costs of vehicles that are used by senior centers and other
senior programs.
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Administration for Children’s Services
The Administration for Children’s Services helps protect and advance the interests of children. The
Agency investigates allegations of child abuse, supports preventative services to families and children,
provides foster care and adoption services for the children, and administers early childhood education
programs through the Division of Child Care and Head Start.
Budget Function
Adoption Services
Alternatives to
Detention
Child Care Services
Child Welfare
Support
Dept. of Ed.
Residential Care
Foster Care Services
Foster Care Support
General
Administration
Head Start
Juvenile Justice
Support
Non-Secure
Detention
Placements
Preventative
Homemaking
Services
Preventative
Services
Protective Services
Secure Detention
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$320,604
$320,604
$1,030
$1,030
Difference
$0
$0
$871,148
$46,986
$858,842
$49,291
($12,306)
$2,305
$96,201
$96,201
$0
$511,062
$43,532
$132,956
$510,944
$48,528
$144,570
($118)
$4,996
$11,614
$218,567
$12,127
$204,161
$12,127
($14,406)
$0
$17,933
$17,933
$0
$147,182
$18,486
$147,182
$18,486
$0
$0
$216,266
$213,362
($2,904)
$225,422
$28,232
$2,907,734
$279,516
$28,152
$2,950,929
$54,094
($80)
$43,195
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the expense budget of the Administration for Children’s
Services is forecast to be $2.95 billion, $43 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Programs covered under Protective Services are funded significantly higher than the Fiscal Year 2015
Adopted Budget levels, mainly attributed to an increase in personnel, particularly 201 more positions in
the Family Services Unit, 28 more in Emergency Children’s Services, and five more Protection Agents.
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Funding for child care programs is noticeably lower than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels.
Programmatic funding for Child Care Services, which includes EarlyLearn NYC, is allocated at $839
million, compared to $852 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included the City
Council’s Discretionary Child Care Initiative. Programmatic funding for Head Start is allocated at $204
million, compared to $219 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included UPK startup
costs.
Borough Overview
These programs are crucial, particularly for working families that depend on dual incomes, providing
families with quality child care that develop critical thinking and strengthen social skills. The
Administration for Children’s Services administers EarlyLearn NYC, providing child care and Head Start
programs for families in need.
Queens is home to 134,408 children under the age of five15, with 18% of children who qualify for
EarlyLearn NYC programs16. Yet, out of 362 center-based EarlyLearn NYC sites citywide, only 38 are
located in Queens. Furthermore, four Community Districts do not have any sites.
Early Learn NYC Center-Based Programs Distribution as of July 2014
Borough
Child Care Only
Head Start Only
Dual Sites Total Sites
Brooklyn
73
18
48
139
Bronx
40
20
34
94
Manhattan
29
29
29
87
Staten Island
0
3
1
4
Queens
25
6
7
38
Total
167
76
119
362
The first is Community District 4, (Zip codes 11373 and 11368) which did not receive any center-based
Child Care or Head Start programs despite 16% of families with children under five having incomes
below Federal poverty level guidelines; in zip code 11373, 11% of children live in households below
poverty level, 21 percent in 1136817.
The second is Community District 5, (Zip codes 11378, 11379, 11385), which did not receive any centerbased Child Care or Head Start programs despite 11% of families with children under five in Community
District 5 having incomes below Federal poverty level guidelines; in zip code 11385, 21% of children lived
in households below poverty level, 9% In 1137818.
The third is Community District 10, (Zip codes 11414, 11417, 11419 and 11420) which did not receive
any center-based Child Care or Head Start programs despite 16% of families with children under five
having incomes below Federal poverty guidelines; in zip code 11417, 21% of children lived in households
below poverty level, 19% in 11420,and 14% in 1141919.
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The last is Community District 11, (which includes zip codes 11358, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364,
11365, and 11427), which did not receive any center-based Child Care or Head Start programs despite
12% of families with children under five having incomes below Federal poverty guidelines; in zip code
11365, 25% of children lived in households below poverty level, 14% in 11362, and 10% in 1135820.
Recommendations
Increase number of child care and Head Start sites in Queens – The Borough Board recommends an
increase in funding for EarlyLearn NYC and Head Start funding in order to increase the number of sites
and seats of center based programs throughout the borough, particularly in Community Districts 4, 5,
10, and 11. The Borough Board further recommends that the City Council restore its $5 million funding
for Discretionary Child Care for organizations that have a history of service in the community but do not
receive a negotiated contract with the Administration for Children’s Services.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services – $7,650,000
- Early Childhood Literacy Initiative – This $1,500,000 initiative supports programming
that aims to foster literacy development and provide wrap-around services to children,
aged 0-5, in need.
- Priority 5 Vouchers – This $10,000,000 funding enhances Priority 5 child care vouchers
for low-income families with school-aged children.
- Technical Assistance for Child Care providers – This $1,500,000 allocation provides
funding for technical assistance for current child care providers through the NY Early
Childhood Professional Development Institute.
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Manhattan
Bronx
7
LaGuardia
Airport
1
3
11
4
2
5
6
8
12
9
Brooklyn
13
10
John F. Kennedy
International Airport
14
Child Care only
Dual Site
Head Start only
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3/7/2015
Department of Youth and Community Development
The Department of Youth and Community Development promotes and supports the development of
healthy, educated youth who are involved in their communities, prepares youth for economic
independence by providing education and skills training needed in the workplace and employment
opportunities, and strengthens and revitalizes the communities in New York City. The Department of
Youth and Community Development allocates funding through contracts for youth programs in areas
such education, the arts, recreation, leadership development, delinquency prevention, substance abuse
prevention, runaway and homeless programs, and summer jobs.
Budget Function
Adult Literacy
Beacon Community
Centers
Community
Development
Programs
General
Administration
In-School Youth
Programs
Other Youth
Programs
Out-of-School Time
Out-of-School Youth
Programs
Runaway and
Homeless Youth
Summer Youth
Employment
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$16,081
$6,524
$77,798
$57,227
Difference
($9,557)
($20,571)
$49,824
$25,606
($24,218)
$21,704
$40,075
$18,371
$7,664
$5,633
($2,031)
$41,369
$8,840
($32,529)
$276,213
$15,663
$301,216
$13,008
$25,003
($2,655)
$15,956
$17,246
$1,290
$51,033
$33,435
($17,598)
$573,304
$508,810
($64,494)
Budget Overview
The Department of Youth and Community Development has a forecasted budget of $508.81 million in
the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, $64.49 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Several program areas are funded at higher levels than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. In
particular is programmatic funding for Out-of-School Time (COMPASS NYC) budgeted at $290 million,
funded $26.4 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget and includes $17.6 million to cover
summer programming,.
Several key youth programs are funded at lower levels than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Programmatic funding for Youth Programs at NYCHA is $11 million, $2.5 million less than the Fiscal Year
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2015 Adopted Budget. Programmatic funding for Beacon Community Centers is $55.6 million, $20
million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Programmatic funding for Summer Youth
Employment Program is $32.5 million, $17.6 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Additionally, several key community development programs are funded at lower levels than the Fiscal
Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Food Pantry programs are unfunded in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary
Budget, NYCHA Community Services are funded at $4.5 million, $19 million less than the Fiscal Year
2015 Adopted Budget, and Adult Literacy is funded at $5.6 million, $9.6 million less than the Fiscal Year
2015 Adopted Budget.
Borough Overview
Queens is home to 124,775 residents between the ages of 10 and 14, 81,302 between the ages of 15 to
17, 214,975 between the ages of 18 to 2421. The after-school and personal development programs that
the City provides are crucial to the development of social, leadership, and professional skills. The
primary after-school programs that are offered by the City are the Comprehensive Afterschool System of
NYC (COMPASS), which includes the middle school after-school program School’s Out NYC (SONYC), and
the Beacon Program.
For Fiscal Year 2015, there are 861 COMPASS program sites throughout the city, funding a total number
of 88,065 participants, including 174 sites and 18,006 participants in Queens.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is another crucial program for young adults between
the ages of 14 and 24. SYEP provides these young adults with six weeks of paid work and education
experience at the minimum wage, providing an environment for youth to develop professional skills and
work ethic and help build a professional network. At a time when 50.27% Queens residents between the
ages of 16 and 25 are not in the labor force22, this program can provide that first job experience that can
open the doors to future employment. In Fiscal Year 2015, over 130,000 residents applied for SYEP, of
which 47,126, 19% of which came from Queens, were enrolled23.
Recommendations
Ensure that each community has a COMPASS NYC site – With the expansion of after-school
programming, particularly SONYC, anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016, the Borough Board recommends that
programs be awarded throughout Queens to ensure that every community has access to these
programs.
Increase funding for COMPASS NYC summer programs – The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget
includes $17.6 million for summer programs. This funding takes over the City Council’s fiscal year 2015
funding of the program. However, the Administration uses a higher per participant rate, so while the
funding amount is the same, the number of participants that can be funded is now lower by 2,300 slots.
The Borough Board recommends an additional $7.7 million to maintain the same number of slots for
this program.
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Increase funding for the Beacon program – The Borough Board recommends that funding levels for the
Beacon Program exceed Fiscal Year 2015 levels to continue programming and to expand the number of
Beacon sites.
Restore funding for the 17 COMPASS Department of Education pass-through sites – The Borough Board
recommends the $5.9 million restoration of the 17 COMPASS sites that are currently funded by the
Department of Education, four of which are in Queens serving 435 youth. These contracts are set to
expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2015.
Restore funding for Summer Youth Employment – The Borough Board recommends that funding meet
Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services – $7,650,000
- Adult Literacy – This $750,000 initiative provides English literacy and wrap-around
service programs for adults who cannot reach, write, or speak English.
- Food Pantries Initiative – This $1,320,000 allocation provides funding to food pantries
throughout the city.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City – This initiative provides $400,000 in funding to
the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City to support the organizations mentoring
services program. Additionally, the organization will be able to provide educational
support and training of other youth organizations across the city.
- Summer Youth Employment Program – This $15,200,000 initiative expands SYEP by
10,640 slots.
- New York Junior Tennis League – This initiative provides funding to the New York Junior
Tennis League in the amount of $800,000 to support the organization’s tennis program,
which serves youth citywide.
- NYC Digital Inclusion and Literacy Initiative – This $750,000 initiative funds digital
literacy programs in each of the 51 City Council districts.
- Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation – This initiative provides $1 million in funding to the
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, which serves approximately 30,000 youth citywide
through its after school and Cooperative Healthy Active Motivated and Positive Students
(C.H.A.M.P.S.) programs, a collaboration between the organization, the City Council, and
the Department of Education, to offer programs designed to fight childhood obesity and
encourage you to be more physically active.
- Sports Training and Rolemodels for Success Initiative (STARS) – This $1,000,000 initiative
provides after-school programming for elementary, middle school, and high school girls,
promoting physical activity, healthy living, and wellness.
- The After-Three Corporation – This initiative provides funding to the After-Three
Corporation in the amount of $3 million to support the expansion of quality after-school
education and enrichment programs for school children citywide.
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-
-
Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCO) – This initiative
funds WHEDCO $210,000 to provide services to small business owners and
entrepreneurs through WHEDCO’s Home-based Childcare Microenterprise Program.
This program will train 500 low-income, informal childcare providers and help 100
complete the licensing process to launch home-based childcare businesses.
YMCA After School Program – This initiative provides $350,000 in funding to the YMCA
to support the organization’s Y After School program, an in school/after-school program
primarily serving second, third and fourth graders with a focus on literacy, and
educational reinforcement.
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Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest municipal public school system in the United States. The
Agency serves over a million students in over 1,700 schools.
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Personal Service
Other Than Personal Service
Total
Fiscal Year 2015
Adopted Budget
$13,290,889
$7,458,435
$20,749,324
Fiscal Year 2016
Preliminary Budget
$13,807,103
$7,781,257
$21,588,360
Difference
$516,214
$322,822
$839,036
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Education expense budget is forecast at
$21.59 billion, $839.04 million more then the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The Personal Service
budget is $516.21 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, while Other Than Personal
Service is $322.82 million more. This budget continues the expansion of Universal Pre-Kindergarten
(UPK). The total UPK budget is approximately $596.1 million, with the State budget providing
approximately $340 million. In comparison, the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, the total UPK budget was
$557.8 million with the State budget providing approximately $305 million. Additionally, the Fiscal Year
2016 Preliminary Budget accounts for $32 million in State aid for charter schools, compared to $20.7
million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Fiscal Year 2015 was the first time the State provided
funds for charter schools.
Borough Overview
Queens is home 277,527 public school students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Of these
students, 68.2% of the students are performing at grade level in math, and 54.4% are performing at
grade level in reading24. Additionally, 63.6% are graduating high school in four years, and 9.5% are
dropping out of high school25.
Class sizes are gradually rising and are now the largest they have ever been in Queens. Queens’ School
Districts are among the most overcrowded in the entire city. Overcrowding persists for several reasons,
including the sharp increase in population in neighborhoods like Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside,
and Woodside, where development of new multi-story residential buildings is ongoing.
New seats are desperately needed in Queens. Years ago, the use of Transportable Classroom Units,
commonly known as trailers, was implemented to address overcrowding. However, trailers have a life
span of 10 years, and several throughout Queens have been in use for much longer. Additionally, many
times, these trailers have no heat and are in dire need of repair. The Department of Education had
allocated $480 million in the 2015-2019 Capital Plan to permanently remove all trailers within five years.
The schedule for removal of each unit is contingent upon capacity constraints within the communities.
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However, these trailers are being used in the most overcrowded schools, and the issue of capacity still
exists even after their removal.
Top 5 Most Utilized Schools per School District26*
District
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
30
30
30
30
School Name
P.S. 28
Pan American International High School
High School for Arts and Business
P.S. 89
P.S. 12
P.S. 242
P.S. 24**
John Bowne High School
P.S. 163
P.S. 32
Francis Lewis High School**
P.S. 41**
Bayside High School**
P.S. 191
P.S. 162
P.S. 51
P.S. 66**
P.S. 64
P.S. 232**
P.S. 262
Forest Hills High School
P.S. 303
P.S. 16
P.S. 30
P.S. 174
P.S 131**
P.S. 95**
P.S. 35
P.S. 195
P.S./I.S. 295
P.S. 228
P.S. 11
Academy of American Studies
P.S. 212
P.S. 222
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Enrollment Capacity Utilization
553
328
169%
503
304
165%
887
577
154%
1,981
1,328
149%
1,280
870
147%
409
248
165%
934
587
159%
3,722
2,391
156%
614
395
155%
947
630
150%
4,058
2,164
188%
464
360
160%
3,241
2,046
158%
409
264
155%
711
468
152%
269
155
174%
538
320
168%
647
422
153%
1,068
709
151%
479
322
149%
3,800
1,988
191%
203
112
181%
118
78
151%
440
306
144%
676
502
135%
840
422
199%
1,477
952
155%
676
549
123%
675
547
123%
52
43
121%
370
214
173%
1,347
874
154%
810
578
140%
808
582
139%
343
249
138%
At the same time, newly constructed schools are not effectively addressing overcrowding. The
Department of Education’s method of filling newly constructed schools, called Grade Expansion, calls for
only one grade being brought in each year until the school fills. This means, for a kindergarten throughgrade-six elementary school, it will take seven years to finally fill the school, once the students that
started in kindergarten reach the sixth grade. The empty space does not go completely unused however.
It is used to “incubate” newly created schools that do not have permanent buildings.
Also, Queens has one of the fastest rates of new school openings out of the five boroughs, but the
number of school safety agents has remained relatively static. When new schools open, existing officers
in other facilities are shifted without replenishing new officers, leaving fewer numbers of school safety
agents for a higher number of schools.
Recommendations
Increase capital funds for the construction and expansion of schools – The Borough Board recommends
increased capital investments in order to acquire and build new facilities to address the overcrowding of
schools in Queens. At the same time, the Borough Board recommends that the City identify alternative
spaces in unused spaces in existing schools, or in an annex or addition, in order to expedite the removal
of Transportable Classroom Units. Additionally, the Borough Board recommends reforming the Grade
Expansion policy, starting with a policy of transferring students from neighboring overcrowded schools,
especially those with the planned closures of trailers.
Increase support for arts and cultural programs in classrooms – Currently, out of 313 public schools, 62
do not have any certified arts teachers, 39 do not have a dedicated art room, and 51 do not have any
arts or cultural partnerships27. The Borough Board recommends increased funding support to increase
arts and cultural programming in every school.
Expand half-day pre-kindergarten program funding – The Borough Board recommends the continuation
and expansion of half-day pre-kindergarten programs to support families that need these services.
Increase the number of School Safety Officers in Queens – In order to ensure the safety of the Borough’s
students, the Borough Board recommends increasing the number for School Safety Officers to keep all
schools appropriately staffed.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- Bridge to Tomorrow – This initiative supports the Bridge to Tomorrow program in the
amount of $1,150,000 to provide GED assessments, preparation, and testing to clients
of the Department of Small Business Services at Workforce1 Centers
- C.H.A.M.P.S. – This $125,000 allocation supports the C.H.A.M.P.S. program that helps to
improve fitness levels and overall health of middle school students.
- Chess in Schools – This $400,000 allocation supports the School Program that offers
chess classes during the school day and school chess clubs and the Project Chess
initiative that trains teachers to teach chess and launch chess education programs.
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Child Mind Institute – This $250,000 allocation supports the Child Mind Institute’s
Teacher-Child Interaction Training. The project aims to provide teachers in public
schools with a specific set of skills so they can better manage disruptive behaviors in the
classroom.
Community Schools– This $250,000 allocation supports the United Federation of
Teachers’ Community Schools Program that will be launched in six public schools. Their
community partners will create strategies that will tie specific health and social services
directly to the school’ students and their families
Dropout Prevention & Intervention – This $1,000,000 allocation represents funding to
support dropout prevention and intervention programs. Contracted providers offer a
range of student support, school restructuring and professional development services to
reduce drop put rates.
Executive Leadership Institute – This allocation supports the Council of School
Supervisors and Administrators’ Executive Leadership Institute, which maintains five
borough-learning centers and provides professional development and training to
principals and other school leadership staff. The Borough Board recommends increased
funds beyond the Fiscal Year 2015 allocation of $450,000 to expand the Executive
Leadership Institute.
Jill Chaifitz Helpline – This $200,000 allocation restores funding to support the Jill
Chaifitz Helpline operated by Advocates for Children that provides information to
parents of public school children and the public about the policies, programs, and
practices of the Department of Education and its schools.
MOUSE – This $275,000 allocation provides funding to Making Opportunities for
Upgrading Schools and Education (MOUSE) to prepare and support students in
establishing and managing technical support help desks in their schools.
Middle School Expanded Learning Time – This $1,550,000 initiative provide funding to
The After School Corporation to support an extended school day in 20 middle schools to
include intense literacy training for high-needs students.
Small Schools Athletic League – This $825,000 allocation supports funding for sports and
enrichment services in schools participating in the Small Schools Athletic League.
Teacher’s Choice – This $6,085,000 allocation represents funding used to reimburse
teachers and other school staff for purchases of supplies used for student instruction.
Urban Advantage-Science Education – This $3,500,000 allocation supports the Urban
Advantage Program, which is a unique collaboration of seven science oriented
institutions to provide professional development for middle school science teachers,
school and class-based resources and assist middle school students in completing statemandated exit projects and requirements.
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City University of New York
The City University of New York serves as a gateway to the rewards of higher education and successful
careers. The CUNY campuses in Queens, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community
College, Queens College, York College, and the CUNY Law School, are a vital resource and a gateway to
economic and academic advancement.
Personal Service
Other Than
Personal Service
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ in Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget
$685,590
$676,488
$258,541
$246,629
$944,131
$923,117
Difference
($9,102)
($11,912)
($21,014)
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the City University of New York is forecasted $923 million.
This allocation includes funding for the community colleges, $94.11 million for LaGuardia Community
College and $73.20 million for Queensborough Community College.
Borough Overview
College
Queens
York
LaGuardia
Queensborough
Law School
Total
Enrollment by Class Level and College: Fall 2014
Undergraduate
Graduate
Full
Part
Total
Full
Part
Total
Time
time
time
time
11,079
4,694 15,773
482
3,055
3,537
5,121
3,317
8,438
54
1
55
11,054
9,099 20,153
9,551
6,631 16,182
322
3
323
36,805 23,741 60,546
858
3,059
3,915
Full
time
11,561
5,175
11,054
9,551
322
37,663
Total
Part
time
7,749
3,318
9,099
6,631
3
26,800
Total
19,310
8,493
20,153
16,182
323
64,461
The City University of New York is a vital resource of higher education for students in Queens.
Enrollment remains robust, with an anticipated 64,461 students expected in one of the five CUNY
schools in Queens. The City Universities also provide resources to Queens and city, including classes and
lectures, arts and cultural events, resources for economic development, and other programs.
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Recommendations
Provide capital funding support for Queens’ CUNY schools – The Borough Board recommends increased
capital funding support to CUNY schools throughout Queens.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- Center for Puerto Rican Studies – This initiative provides $970,000 to the Center for
Puerto Rican Studies, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Puerto Rican
culture.
- City Council Merit-Based Scholarships – This $11,100,000 represents a restoration to
scholarships for first year CUNY and FIT students who graduate high school with a B
average or better.
- Creative Arts Team – This $200,000 allocation represents funding to support the
Creative Arts Team, which challenges at-risk youth with participatory drama workshops
and residencies that foster important learning skills and positive social development.
These outreach programs serve a variety of student populations in regular, special
education, alternative, and Head Start programs. They are also age-appropriate and
tailored for each grade level from pre-kindergarten to high school.
- CUNY Advanced Certificate Program – This initiative provides $50,000 for additional,
targeted classroom and lab instruction for CUNY students studying computer science
and related fields to prepare them to join the city’s tech workforce.
- CUNY Prep – This $2,700,000 allocation represents a restoration to CUNY Prep, a high
school equivalency and college preparatory program in the Bronx serving students ages
16-18 who have left traditional high schools.
- Dominican Studies Institute – this initiative provides $970,000 to the CUNY Dominican
Studies institute, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Dominican
culture.
- Murphy Institute Center for Worker Education – This $100,000 allocation is a restoration
to the Murphy institute Center for Worker Education which provides access to
education and training for working adults and New York City union members.
- NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College – This initiative provides $200,000 to the NYC
Food Policy Center at Hunter College to assist New York City communities, residents,
government agencies, and institutions to develop, implement, and evaluate policies that
will improve the city’s food environment and reduce food-related health, social,
environmental, and economic problems.
- Results-Based Accountability for Council Initiatives – This $500,000 allocation provides
funding for program evaluation of City Council initiatives.
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This project will convert a suite of rooms originally designed for experiments that are no longer being conducted to a new acid digestion core lab wherein metal samples may be dissolved for analysis. This project will correct current deficiencies that prevent the lab suite from $1,300,000 being used for high level research and instruction. Core Chemistry Lab Upgrades
Queens College
Queens College
Queens College
Psychology Behavioral Neuroscience Lab
Black Box Theater Queens College
This project will convert two outdated, worn lab facilities formerly used for experimental psychology instruction into a behavioral neuroscience laboratory for instruction and $1,400,000 research. The black box theater within the Kupferberg Arts Complex is outdated and in need of complete renovation; in its current condition, it is not appropriate for student training programs and experimental productions. In order to transform the theater into a modern, multi‐disciplinary space, this project will provide architectural, mechanical, $2,800,000 electrical, plumbing and IT upgrades. Environmental Teaching Labs
Project Description
This project will address building electrical, mechanical and plumbing deficiencies on the second floor of the Science Building so that state‐of‐the‐art scientific equipment can be installed and fully utilized, and it will provide space modifications for teaching and research $2,000,000 related to near‐shore ecosystems. CUNY Capital Priorities
FY 2016 Request
Project Type
Name of Institution
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Central Kitchen/Dining Hall Facility
ADA Restroom Upgrades
Queensborough Community College
Queensborough Community College
York College
York College
Information Technology Network Upgrades
Queens College
Instructional Space and Data Center Upgrades
This project will upgrade the college's data network to support the replacement of the telephone system, to increase data transmission capacity in response to current and future user demand. This project will also provide multiple lines of communication throughout the campus to minimize the possibility of a single event causing loss of $2,000,000 service to significant areas or complete buildings. One‐Stop Student Services Center
This project will create a modern kitchen and dining hall. The undersized basement dining room will be replaced by enclosing the Science Building courtyard with a transparent roof and glazed façade; reconstructing the dining hall floor to permit on‐grade access; renovating the $750,000 basement east wing to create a new kitchen. Queensborough's buildings contain approximately 50 men's and women's restrooms which have limited accessibility. In order to meet ADA guidelines, all $2,000,000 restrooms will be renovated. This project will upgrade laboratory and classroom space in the Science and Modern Languages departments, resulting in instructional space equipped with the latest $2,000,000 technology and teaching devices. This project will create a centrally located one‐stop student services center in the Dining Hall addition that will provide a single point of communication for student admissions, academic records, advising, counseling, $3,200,000 religion and financial aid. 43
Creation of Cultural and Arts Community Space
LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Shenker Hall Fire Alarm Replacement
LaGuardia Community College
Central Chiller Plant
Queensborough Community College
Customized Business and Entrepreneurial Training Center
Refurbish and Upgrade of Research Labs
Queensborough Community College
This project will construct an educational center that will allow the college to deliver high quality customized business and entrepreneurial programs. The center will be housed in a vacant section of the ninth floor space in the C Building. The project will create classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. A new mechanical room, HVAC upgrades and construction of new restrooms in support of the center are also included in the scope of the project. In FY 2015, this project received $750,000 from the Borough $4,100,000 President and $100,000 from the City Council. This project will convert 2,800 square feet of under‐
utilized space in the E Building to serve as an art and $500,000 cultural venue for the college. An investigation of the cooling capacity of the Medical Arts Building determined that the aging chilled‐water equipment in it and other buildings must be replaced. This project will install several chillers in the building and distribute chilled water to the surrounding buildings rather than install multiple, individual chillers, thereby reducing $1,000,000 long‐term operating expenses. This project will install a code‐compliant, state‐of‐the‐art fire alarm system in Shenker Hall. It will replace the outdated fire alarm system for which parts are increasingly $2,000,000 difficult to obtain. The college's three science and technology buildings, Technology, Science, and Medical Arts, are all between 35 and 50 years old. Only sporadic improvements have been made to these laboratories since their original $1,500,000 construction. 44
CUNY School of Law
Facility Upgrades
This project will provide several needed capital upgrades to the Law School facility. The main entrance doors are not functioning properly due to the failing revolving door mechanism, while the two side doors, which are large and heavy, are nearly impossible to close on windy days. This project will upgrade the revolving door mechanism and reconstruct the two main glass doors to increase their $2,000,000 operability. Queens Borough Public Library
The Queens Borough Public Library is the busiest library system per capita in the city, with nearly
900,000 library cardholders and nearly 12 million visitors last year. Operating 62 community libraries,
seven Adult Learning Centers, and two Family Literacy Centers, the Queens Borough Public Library
continues to serve as a nationally recognized model of excellence and lifelong learning for the entire
population.
Queens Borough
Public Library
Agency Financial Plan
($ in Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget
$86,233
$87,405
Difference
$1,172
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, allocation to the Queens Borough Public Library is $87.4
million. This is $1.17 million greater than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Borough Overview
The Queens Borough Public Library’s service is beyond the traditional role of book borrowing. It now
serves as community centers, providing a wide range of cultural and educational programming. Last year
alone, the Queens Library welcomed 750,000 patrons to attend cultural and educational programs,
circulated 16 million items, and provided 3.3 million sessions of free internet ready computer use. Only
5% of libraries were open seven days per week, while 33% were open six days a week.
Recommendations
Increase expense funding support to provide weekend service– The Queens Borough Board recommends
increased funding to support so that weekend service is available to the residents of Queens.
Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library –The Borough Board recommends
increasing capital funding from the Administration to support the maintenance and infrastructure needs
of Queens Library.
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Department of Housing Preservation and Development
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is tasked with promoting housing equality,
sustaining viable neighborhoods, and creating and preserving affordable housing throughout the city.
Throughout the economic crisis, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has been
responsible for helping mitigate the impacts of the housing and foreclosure crisis.
Budget Function
Administration
Administration
Program
Development
Housing Operations –
Section 8 Programs
Housing Operations –
Emergency Housing
Housing Operations –
Mgmt & Disposition
Preservation – Anti
Abandonment
Preservation – Code
Enforcement
Preservation –
Emergency Repair
Preservation – Lead
Paint
Preservation – Other
Agency Services
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
FY 2015
FY 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$32,368
$34,785
$14,553
$22,615
Difference
$2,417
$8,062
$15,499
$331,553
$178,261
$337,581
$162,762
$6,028
$19,979
$18,215
($1,764)
$34,650
$30,201
($4,449)
$6,534
$4,836
($1,698)
$30,962
$31,331
$369
$24,445
$29,021
$4,576
$14,307
$15,104
$797
$30,475
$17,938
($12,537)
$555,324
$719,878
$164,554
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Agency expense budget is forecast to be nearly $719.88
million. Since the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, the Fiscal Year 2015 budget has been modified to
reflect the Mayor’s commitment to build and preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing; the current
Fiscal Year 2015 modified budget is $959.42 million for the Agency. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary
Budget continues this policy commitment with a $178 million allocation for Development.
Borough Overview
Queens has a diverse and sound housing stock that attracts families with children, young adults and
seniors. Approximately one quarter of all housing units in New York City are in Queens. The Borough’s
housing stock is a mixture of mostly one and two-family homes and mid-rise apartment buildings with a
concentration of a few higher-density apartment buildings. The higher-density apartment buildings are
generally found in western and central Queens while lower density homes are found throughout the
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borough, with higher concentrations in the eastern and southern parts of the Borough. For example in
Bellerose, a community in eastern Queens, 92% of housing units are one & two- family homes. In
contrast, only 12% of all available housing units in the Rego Park/Woodhaven neighborhoods consist of
one and two-family homes.
The population growth in Queens is quickly outpacing accessible housing stock in Queens. Queens is
already home to some of the most overcrowded communities in the entire city. Community District 4 is
the Second most severely overcrowded Community District in the city; Community District 3 is the third,
Community District 2 is the eighth, and Community District 7 is the ninth28. Low-income households are
left with few alternatives to living in overcrowded and unsafe conditions. Already, Queens’ low-income
renters have the highest Median Rent Burden, 50.3% of annual household income29. At the same time,
the rapidly growing aging population is left with few options for quality senior housing.
The gap is a result of a lack of production of affordable units compounded by the loss of units due to
housing deterioration and deregulation of rent regulated units. Under Mayor Bloomberg’s New Housing
Marketplace Plan, 157,230 units of affordable housing has been created or preserved throughout the
city. However, only 16,530 of those units were created in Queens, for a total investment of only $2.2
billion. This means that only 10.5% of all affordable housing units created or preserved through the
program, and only 9% of all investments, were dedicated to Queens.
The impact of the affordable housing crisis in Queens is happening in conjunction with a substantial loss
of its existing aging housing stock and a continuing foreclosure crisis. Housing and Building violations are
going uncorrected, while foreclosure starts in Queens are growing faster than any other borough –
Community District 12 had the highest rate of pre-foreclosure notices and four out of the top five
Community Districts with the highest number of homes entering Real Estate Owned in 2012 were in
Queens30.
Recommendations
Create and preserve more affordable housing in Queens – The Borough Board recommends the
increased investment in affordable housing preservation and development in Queens to match the
growth and need of the borough, particularly to meet the need for affordable housing dedicated to a
rapidly growing senior population.
Increase NYCHA housing availability for homeless families from 750 to 2,500 – The Borough Board
recommends that the New York City Housing Authority increase the number of annual allocation of units
for homeless families from 750 to 2,500 units. Additionally, the Borough Board recommends that funds
for maintenance for NYCHA units be properly funded to address some of the chronic issues related to
elevators, lighting, and security cameras.
Increase funding in foreclosure services – The Borough Board recommends increased funding into
foreclosure assistance and legal services to help stem the ongoing foreclosure crisis.
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Continue housing support services to residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy – The Borough
Board recommends the continuation of programs that target the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- Citywide Task Force on Housing Court – This initiative provides $500,000 to Housing
Court Answers, Inc. for the provision of information services for tenants and small
landlords at tables located in the city’s housing courts.
- Community Consultants – This initiative provides $1,000,000 to neighborhood-based
groups to provide services in tenant organization, code enforcement advocacy, housing
court assistance, apartment repossession, and other housing related public education.
- Housing Preservation Initiative – This initiative provides $2,000,000 to neighborhoodbased groups to design and implement a grassroots-based approach to the most critical
threat to affordable housing in their individual community.
- Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program: Center for New York City Neighborhoods –
this initiative provides $750,000 to the Center for New York City Neighborhoods to
coordinate the work of organizations that are working to assist homeowners who are in
danger of losing their homes due to mortgage foreclosure.
- Subsidized Housing Information Project – This initiative provides $100,000 to the NYU
Furman Center to conduct training and outreach to potential users of a new,
comprehensive database of New York City’s privately owned subsidized housing, and
support data uploads and maintenance of the database and website.
- Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development – This initiative provides
$100,000 to the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development to develop
capacity building programs for Community Consultants and Housing Preservation
Initiative funding recipients.
- HPD Alternative Enforcement Program – This $750,000 enhances the Alternative
Enhancement Program, a program that identifies and repairs the 200 most distressed
multiple dwellings.
- Stabilizing NYC – This $1,000,000 initiative funds legal and organizing resources to
combat predatory equity tactics.
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Department of Small Business Services
The Department of Small Business Services Is tasked with providing support to our small businesses,
fostering neighborhood development, and linking employers with a qualified workforce.
Budget Function
Agency Administration
and Operations
Business Development
Contract Services:
Economic
Development
Corporation
Contract Services:
NYC&Co/Tourism
Support
Contract Services:
Other
Economic & Financial
Opportunity: M/WBE
Economic & Financial
Opportunity: Labor
Services
MO Film, Theatre, and
Broadcasting
MO Industrial &
Manufacturing
Businesses
Neighborhood
Development
Workforce
Development: One
Stop Centers
Workforce
Development:
Program Management
Workforce
Development:
Training
Workforce
Development: WIB
and Other
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
FY 2015
FY 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$12,631
$12,845
Difference
$214
$7,792
$39,127
$11,673
$56,442
$3,881
$17,315
$12,262
$12,262
$0
$17,018
$12,557
($4,461)
$3,188
$5,224
$2,036
$945
$945
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,408
$0
($1,408)
$7,720
$2,699
($5,021)
$19,954
$19,957
$3
$7,284
$9,145
$1,861
$9,037
$5,477
($3,560)
$8,296
$473
($7,823)
$146,662
$149,699
$3,037
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Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Agency was forecast $149.70 million, $3.04 million more
than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Funding for M/WBE programs, which is entirely funded with
City funds, is increased to $5.22 million. Programs that are covered under Neighborhood Development,
which includes program support for Business Improvement Districts, are $5 million less, mostly due to
less City funding support. The same goes for Workforce Development programs. The total budget for the
Business Acceleration Team (NBAT) increased, funded at $4.37 million, compared to $4.02 million
budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The Industrial Business Solution Providers program,
which was funded $1.41 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included $830,000 from
the City Council, is not funded in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget.
Borough Overview
The Queens local economy continues to be a major economic engine for the city. Queens experienced a
3.1% increase in employment, the second highest in New York State31, a wage increase of 3.2%, the
highest in New York State32, and has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, the second lowest out of the five
boroughs33. Queens’ main economic hubs, Jamaica, Flushing, Long Island City-Astoria, and Jackson
Heights continue to be major sources of economic impact for the city. Queens has over 49,000
businesses and small businesses, serving as a primary driver of job creation and retention in the
Borough34. Two-thirds of Queens businesses have less than five employees, more than 80% of
businesses had less than ten employees and over 35 businesses with 1,000 or more employees35.
No single ethnic group or nationality dominates the borough’s businesses composition. Instead, while
some neighborhoods reflect a certain ethnic majority, most of the borough’s communities are an
eclectic mix of cultures, reflecting the many immigrants that have come to Queens from across the
world. These immigrant communities support the Queens economy through the enterprises they start
and their strong and influential international connections.
Queens’ diversity is not limited to its ethnic and cultural composition. This diverse economy of Queens
has been a stabilizing force even as the nation and city’s economy have wavered. No single industry
overwhelmingly dominates the Queens economy. The health care and social assistance sector accounts
for the largest sources of employment in Queens with over 100,000 jobs36. The retail trade sector
accounts for the second-largest sources of employment in Queens with almost 60,000 jobs37.
Transportation and warehousing, manufacturing, construction and a growing high-tech economy also
play vital roles in Queens’ economy38. There are now more than 50 tech start-ups in Queens, with
anticipated growth in the sector as the borough continues to cultivate and attract tech entrepreneurs39.
Another key industry in Queens is the industrial and manufacturing sector. Currently, there are seven
NYC Industrial Business Zones in Queens: Jamaica, JFK, Long Island City, Maspeth, Ridgewood/SoMa,
Steinway, and Woodside. Businesses in these Industrial Business Zones are offered technical support by
the Department of Small Business Services through NYC Business Solutions. The City needs to
supplement the growth of our local economy and expand on programs that are aimed at enhancing the
capacity of local businesses and revitalizing key commercial corridors.
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Distribution of Private Sector Employment in Queens County
Professional and
Business
Services, 9%
Health Care and
Social Assitance,
22%
Manufacturing,
5%
Construction,
9%
Financial
Services, 6%
Transportation
and
Warehousing,
12%
Accommodation
and Food
Services, 8%
Retail Trade,
12%
All Other*, 17%
* "All other" includes wholesale trade, educational services, and personal and repair services such
as beauty salons and auto shops.
Source: New York State Office of the State Comptroller, An Economic Snapshop of Queens,
December 2013, Report 9-2014. Data from NYS Department of Labor and OSC analysis
Recommendations
Fund Industrial Business Solutions Providers – This program is critical to preserving and enhancing the
manufacturing and industrial business sector. The Borough Board recommends the expansion and
baseline of this initiative, and urges the Administration to fund this program $2 million in Fiscal Year
2016 to support the 16 Industrial Business Zones.
Enhance funding for programs covered under Neighborhood Development – Programs covered under
Neighborhood Development include the support of Business Improvement Districts, community based
organizations that focus on economic development, and programs aimed at improving conditions of
neighborhoods. The Borough Board recommends that these programs be restored.
Expand Avenue NYC – Avenue NYC is a crucial grant that fosters commercial revitalization. The Fiscal
Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts $1.58 million for this program, supporting 31 contracts. The
Borough Board recommends this program be expanded to $2 million in order to enhance enterprising
economic corridors in Queens and New York City.
Continue small business support services to businesses in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy – The
Borough Board recommends the continuation of programs that target the areas impacted by Hurricane
Sandy.
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Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- Consortium for Worker Education – This $1,750,000 initiative provides funding to the
Consortium for Worker Education to provide job training to union workers to improve
their employment skills and provide citizenship classes, ESL, GED, computer literacy and
work readiness preparation to immigrant, minority, and long-term unemployed
workers.
- Create New Technology Incubators – This $1,000,000 initiative creates four new
technology incubators in the outer boroughs to support technology entrepreneurs and
promote future growth in related sectors.
- Food Retail Workforce Training and Placement Program – This initiative provides
$60,000 to The HOPE Program, Inc. to train the underemployed for a food retail career.
- hackNY – This initiative provides $100,000 in funding to hackNY to connect jobseekers
with opportunities at local tech companies and serve as a bridge between the City’s
colleges and universities and the tech industry.
- High Tech Connect – This $260,000 initiative develops hard sciences ecosystem in New
York City through innovative programs.
- Jobs to Build On – this initiative provides $5.1 million to the Consortium for Worker
Education for the purpose of recruiting low-skilled unemployed and under-employed
individuals to prepare them for entry union and non-union jobs, attain credentials to
enable them to meet general employer standards, and place participants in real jobs
and career prospects at a living wage.
- MWBE Leadership Associations – This $600,000 initiative provides a range of services for
MWBEs, including guidance on government contracting, aid in connecting MWBEs to
potential customers, and general assistance in financing and marketing.
- New Skills / New Jobs – This $597,500 initiative provides funds to the Department of
Small Business Services to run an on-the-job training program that will train long-term
unemployed New Yorkers.
- SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life Worker Cooperatives – This initiative
provides $148,000 in funding to SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life to
incubate 2-3 worker cooperatives in low-income neighborhoods in New York.
- Small Business and Job Development / Financial Literacy – This initiative provides
$600,000 in funding to provide technical and financial assistance, business counseling,
and financial literacy and education to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
- Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative – This $1,200,000 initiative
supports the creation of 234 jobs in worker cooperatives businesses and funds a
comprehensive citywide effort to reach 920 cooperative entrepreneurs, provides the
start-up of 28 new worker cooperatives, and assists another 20 existing cooperatives.
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Department of Cultural Affairs
The Department of Cultural Affairs provides support, advocacy, and technical assistance to the city’s
cultural community to ensure that the arts remain a central feature of civic and economic life in the city,
The Agency funds a portion of operating support for the city-owned Cultural Institutions Group, as well
as funding non-profit organizations through the Cultural Development Fund.
Personal Services
Other Than Personal
Services
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$4,213
$4,545
$153,638
$145,803
$157,851
$150,348
Difference
$332
($7,835)
($7,503)
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Cultural Services was forecast $150.35
million, $145.80 million for Other Than Personal Services. This budget includes $121.30 million in
funding for the 35 Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), of which Queens receives $7.30 million, which
represents 16.62% of total CIG funds. Funding for the eight Cultural Institutions Group members of
Queens are listed below. In addition, approximately $34.4 million has been forecasted for the Cultural
Development Fund.
Queens Cultural Institutions Group Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Institution
Difference
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
Queens Botanical
$1,037,036
$957,801
($79,236)
Garden
New York Hall of
$1,828,397
$1,847,093
$18,696
Science
Queens Museum
$921,135
$812,135
($109,000)
of Art
Queens Theatre in
$524,239
$488,934
($35,305)
the Park
Jamaica Center for
$692,705
$627,705
($65,000)
Arts & Learning
Museum of the
$1,347,946
$1,317,946
($30,000)
Moving Image
PS1
$774,496
$774,496
$0
Flushing Town Hall
$569,352
$470,352
($99,000)
Total
$7,695,306
$7,296,462
$(398,844)
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Borough Overview
Queens possesses one of the richest concentrations of cultural institutions in the world. The arts and
cultural community is thriving in the Borough of Queens, and much of this success is due to the ethnic
diversity found in its borders. Queens is the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City, and the
most diverse county in the nation. It is this diversity that has spurred the creation of artistic gems unique
only to Queens, significantly contributing to New York City’s offerings as a cultural hub for the global
community.
However, many of these Queens institutions still lack adequate funding to provide high quality programs
to an ever-changing and ever-growing borough. These organizations not only face tight program
budgets, but also tight operating budgets due to high insurance rates and, in many cases, high
commercial rents. Admissions and ticket sales cover only a small portion of operating expenses, while
foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants cover a little more. All of our institutions and
organizations rely on basic funding provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
However, the per capita support from the Department of Cultural Affairs for Queens is lower than every
other borough. Queens’ Cultural Institutions Groups receive $3.27 per capita, compared to $6.85 for
Brooklyn and $10.92 for Staten Island. Similarly, Queens’ cultural groups are funded $1.38 per capita for
Cultural Development Fund grants.
Borough
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Staten Island
Queens
Cultural Institutions Group Funding per Borough
Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget
Per Capita
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
# of
Arts
2015
2016
Cultural
Population
Support
Adopted
Preliminary
Institutions
Preliminary
Budget
Budget
Group
Budget
1,397,315 $21,790,136 $36,752,121
$26.30
6
2,539,789 $31,382,069 $17,407,948
$6.85
5
1,605,272 $55,858,481 $54,708,906
$34.08
11
470,233 $5,406,124
$5,135,354
$10.92
5
2,230,722 $6,764,699
$7,297,140
$3.27
8
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Avg. Funding
per Institution
$6,125,353.50
$3,481,589.60
$4,973,536.91
$1,027,070.80
$912,142.50
FY 2016 Preliminary Budget Per Capita Arts Support for
Cultural Institution Groups
Queens, $3.27
Staten Island,
$10.92
Bronx, $26.30
Brooklyn, $6.85
Manhattan
$34.08
Cultural Development Funds awards per Borough
Fiscal Year 2014
Fiscal Year
# of Cultural
Per Capita
Borough
Population
2014
Organization
Arts Support
Awards
Awards
Bronx
1,385,108
$2,729,735
$1.97
41
Brooklyn
2,504,700
$6,334,045
$2.53
168
Manhattan
1,585,873 $19,552,295
$12.33
581
Staten Island
468,730
$641,345
$1.37
19
Queens
2,230,722
$3,084,520
$1.38
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Fiscal Year 2014 Cultural Development Funds Awards by Borough
Per Capita Arts Support
Queens, $1.38
Bronx, $1.97
Staten Island, $1.37
Brooklyn, $2.53
Manhattan, $12.33
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Recommendations
Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens – The Borough Board recommends an increase of
expense and capital funds for the borough’s Cultural Institutions Groups and Cultural Development Fund
recipients.
Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council
Initiatives. These include:
- Cultural After-School Adventure (CASA) – This $7,100,000 initiative provides funding for
after-school programs in partnership with cultural institutions.
- Coalition of Theaters of Color – This $1,000,000 initiative enhances funding for
operations and programming support to various theaters and cultural organizations that
serve primarily communities of color.
- Cultural Immigrant Initiative – This $1,500,000 initiative supports cultural organizations
to provide programming focused on the cultural history or traditions of an immigrant
community in New York City.
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Department of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Parks and Recreation oversees the maintenance of approximately 29,000 acres of
land that includes parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, beaches, and athletic fields. The Agency
also looks after 650,000 street trees and two million trees in the park, and provides recreational and
athletic programs, concerts, sports events, and cultural festivals.
Budget Function
Administration – Bronx
Administration – Brooklyn
Administration – General
Administration – Manhattan
Administration – Queens
Administration – Staten Island
Capital
Forestry & Horticulture –
General
Maint & Operations – Bronx
Maint & Operations – Brooklyn
Maint & Operations – Central
Maint & Operations –
Manhattan
Maint & Operations – POP
Program
Maint & Operations – Queens
Maint & Operations – Staten
Island
Maint & Operations – Zoos
PlaNYC
Recreation – Bronx
Recreation – Brooklyn
Recreation – Central
Recreation – Manhattan
Recreation – Queens
Recreation – Staten Island
Urban Park Service
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
FY 2015
FY 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$2,750
$2,788
$1,694
$1,740
$33,474
$33,603
$1,712
$1,743
$1,903
$1,929
$668
$680
$40,109
$42,742
$19,489
$17,548
Difference
$38
$46
$129
$31
$26
$12
$2,633
($1,941)
$20,966
$27,301
$82,664
$35,522
$22,928
$31,136
$81,269
$39,767
$1,962
$3,835
($1,395)
$4,245
$40,659
$42,244
$1,585
$30,955
$14,847
$34,037
$15,087
$3,082
$240
$6,005
$10,202
$2,434
$3,558
$6,836
$6,579
$3,527
$2,078
$17,089
$413,019
$6,361
$10,245
$2,789
$3,947
$5,679
$7,028
$3,959
$2,236
$16,544
$428,030
$356
$43
$355
$389
($1,157)
$449
$432
$158
($545)
$15,011
Budget Overview
In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Parks and Recreation was forecast
$428.03 million, $15.01 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The total budget for
Queens Operations is $35.38 million while the total budget for Queens Recreation is $4.37 million.
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Borough Overview
Queens has one of the highest parkland acreages of any borough. The 7,272 acres of parkland are
situated in 464 parks, playgrounds, triangles, and malls throughout the Borough’s 14 community boards.
This includes the flagship Flushing Meadows Corona Park and 127 acres of Jointly Operated Playgrounds
adjoining schools. Other notable parks include Forest Park, Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond
Park, Baisley Pond Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Idlewild Park, and Rockaway Beach.
A guideline used in determining the adequacy of parkland acreage is the goal of 2.5 acres of parkland
per 1,000 persons, established by the Department of City Planning. Queens compares favorably with this
standard, having approximately 2.61 acres per 1,000 people. However, parkland is not equally dispersed
along the 14 community districts. Eight districts, Community Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 12, fall below
this standard, with several falling below one acre per 1,000 persons.
Recommendations
Increase capital funding support for Queens parks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital
funding support parks throughout Queens.
Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in Queens –
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently released funding for the Rockaway Boardwalk
at an amount of $480 million. The estimated cost of rebuilding the Rockaway Boardwalk is $274 million.
The Borough Board recommends that all surplus funds be directed towards Hurricane Sandy recovery
and revitalization efforts in Queens.
Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion – The Borough Board
recommends allocation of capital funds to continue the restoration project of the New York State
Pavilion.
Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning – The Borough Board recommends increased
funds to meet the borough’s demand for tree stump removals and tree pruning needs.
Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers – The Borough Board
recommends funding for more Park Enforcement Patrol Officers in order to maintain a safe and clean
environment in our parks.
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Borough Overview
Queens has one of the highest parkland acreages of any borough. The 7,272 acres of parkland are
situated in 464 parks, playgrounds, triangles, and malls throughout the Borough’s 14 community boards.
This includes the flagship Flushing Meadows Corona Park and 127 acres of Jointly Operated Playgrounds
adjoining schools. Other notable parks include Forest Park, Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond
Park, Baisley Pond Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Idlewild Park, and Rockaway Beach.
A guideline used in determining the adequacy of parkland acreage is the goal of 2.5 acres of parkland
per 1,000 persons, established by the Department of City Planning. Queens compares favorably with this
standard, having approximately 2.61 acres per 1,000 people. However, parkland is not equally dispersed
along the 14 community districts. Eight districts, Community Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 12, fall below
this standard, with several falling below one acre per 1,000 persons.
Recommendations
Increase capital funding support for Queens parks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital
funding support parks throughout Queens.
Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in Queens –
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently released funding for the Rockaway Boardwalk
at an amount of $480 million. The estimated cost of rebuilding the Rockaway Boardwalk is $274 million.
The Borough Board recommends that all surplus funds be directed towards Hurricane Sandy recovery
and revitalization efforts in Queens.
Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion – The Borough Board
recommends allocation of capital funds to continue the restoration project of the New York State
Pavilion.
Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning – The Borough Board recommends increased
funds to meet the borough’s demand for tree stump removals and tree pruning needs.
Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers – The Borough Board
recommends funding for more Park Enforcement Patrol Officers in order to maintain a safe and clean
environment in our parks.
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Priority
Q458
Q458
Q006
Ft. Totten Bayside Historical Society Officers Club
Bowne Park
7
11
11
7
Q476
Ft. Totten Pool
11
11
CB
$450,000 $950,000
Upgrade plaza adjacent to bocce area, provide passive sitting area, decorative elements and enhance planting. $1 Million
$14 Million
$1.6 Million
for path work
$1 Million Tot Playground
$1.1 for Lake
$400,000 for Comfort Station
$150,000 CC
$1.5 Million CC
$1,700,000 B/P
Cost Estimate Current Funding
Upgrade bathroom facilities to include ADA accessibility, include ADA lift from main floor to lower level, repair basement overhang/alcove.
Construct new football field, mondo running track and sports lighting.
Enhance interior pool space. Renovate fencing to include new chain link and wrought iron fence enhancements. Install new concrete pavers on walkway leading to pool.
Acquisition of additional lots at Udall's Cove.
Continue path renovation at Joe Michael's Mile. Renovate asphalt walking path, and informal running space.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 19
Q452
Q012
Joe Michael's Mile
Phase II
Udall's Cove Acquisition
College Point Sports Fields
Property Number
Park Name
CM Paul Vallone
62
Priority
Q 022
Q300‐02
Q437
Q211
Q024
Bowne House
Kissena Park
146 Street Playground
Murray Hill Playground
PS 22
Maple Playground
Kissena Corridor Park‐ Meditation Garden
Q 300‐05
Rachel Carson Playground
Q 300‐04
Q326
Bland Playground
Proposed CPI Phase II
Mario Fajardo Playground
Property Number
7
7
7
7
7
7
CB
$500,000 $1.3 Million
Restore interior finishes in the Major Block and East Addition.
Redesign playground, upgrade play equipment and safety surfacing. Install new benches and upgrade fencing.
$600,000
$1.2 Million
$1.1 Million
$1.2 Million
Upgrade existing play equipment, safety surfacing and repair spray shower.
Redesign playground area, upgrade equipment and benches.
Install new equipment, enhance pavement and create new seating area with game tables
Install passive meditation garden at Kissena Corridor Park.
$1.7 Million
Cost Estimate
Upgrade existing playground. Install new tot and junior equipment, new spray features and safety surfacing. Full Capital renovation of Bland Playground.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 20
Park Name
CM Peter Koo
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Current Funding
Priority
Q099
FMCP‐ Improving entrances from College Point Blvd.
Q099
Q099
FMCP‐ Fields 8 & 9 FMCP‐ Lawrence St. Playground
Property Number
7
7
7
CB
$750,000
Improving entrances from College Point Blvd to include new landscaping and path/road restoration at Lawrence Street Playground and Rodman Gate.
$3.2 Million
$ 3 Million
Reconstruct existing synthetic turf field on field 8 & 9.
Upgrade play equipment, spray showers, basketball courts, fencing & general landscaping.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 20
Park Name
CM Peter Koo
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Current Funding
Priority
Q029
Q026
Q099
Q099
Q099
William F Moore Park
Linden Park Playground
FMCP‐
Soccer Field 4 & 6
FMCP‐ Core Area Paths and Roadway
FMCP‐ Improve Pedestrian Access to Marina 3
3
3 & 4
3
4
3
Ditmars Blvd Pedistrian Access to LGA Airport
3
3
Q441
Fisher Pool
CB
$1.3 Million
Create dog run, install water source & fencing.
Install traffic calming measures, create paths, and improve landscaping.
The paths near the soccer field comfort station building need to be repaired and regraded to alleviate flooding.
Convert the natural turf fields to synthetic. Fields are in poor condition.
Renovate Park, include new sitting area, enhance plantings and pavements.
Upgrade playground, install new play equipment, spray shower, fencing & benches.
$750,000 $1.5 Million
$3 Million each
$6 Million for two fields
$1.2 Million
$1.3 Million
$850,000 $2 Million
Upgrade and enhance interior facility. Upgrade locker rooms, provide ADA accessibility and add hot water to shower area.
Improve pedistrian plaza access that links Ditmars to LGA Airport. Install fencing and reconstruct pathway.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Needs
Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 21
Dog Run in East Elmhurst
Property Number
Park Name
CM Julissa Ferreras
65
$1 Million
Current Funding
Q099
Q099
FMCP‐ Install Adult Fitness Equipment
FMCP‐ Decorative Fencing CM Julissa Ferreras
66
4
3 & 4
$400,000 $150,000 Installation would occur near Aquatic Center/Ice Rink
Install fencing and improve landscaping around fountains near NYSCI and Zoo.
Proposed Capital Needs
Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 21
Priority
Q322
Q226
Woodtree Playground
Hallet's Cove Playground
Q004‐07
Astoria Park Charybdis Playground
Q004‐07
Q123
Astoria Health Playground CPI Phase II
Astoria Park Charybdis Comfort Station
Property Number
1
1
1
1
14
CB
$1.3 Million
$1.7 Million
$2.5 Million
$1 Million
$350,000
Upgrade play equipment and safety surface, spray shower and benches.
Renovate MPPA Area
Renovate playground Renovate handball court wall
$2.8 Million
Cost Estimate
Upgrade Comfort station, provide ADA accessibility, new utilities and fixtures, enclose comfort station with new fence.
Expand playground, upgrade play equipment and install wrought iron fencing to close off park building adjacent to tot playground.
Full Capital renovation of Astoria Health Playground.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 22
Park Name
CM Costa Constantinides
67
Astoria Pool Performance Space
$5 Million CC
Astoria Park Erosion Project $750,000 BP
Current Funding
Priority
Property Number
Q116
Q385
Q066C
One Room Schoolhouse Park
Ditmars Playground
Triboro C‐ Dog Run
1
1
3
CB
$650,000 $1.6 Million
$1 Million
Upgrade playground, install new spray shower, install new benches & enhance greenery
Create new Dog Run, install new fencing and water source.
Cost Estimate
Upgrade sitting area and enhance green space
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 22
Park Name
CM Costa Constantinides
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Current Funding
Priority
Q130
Q001‐03
Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Alley Springfield Comfort Station
Q0346
Challenge Playground
P.S. 187
Q328
Q021‐02
Cunningham Park
Redwood Playground
Bellerose Playground
PS 133
Property Number
11
8, 11, 13
13
11
8
CB
$1.7 Million
$1.4 Million
$1.7 Million
$850,000
Upgrade tot playground, install new equipment and safety surfacing.
Pave sections of the motor parkway full depth asphalt perimeters. Asphalt is cracked and undermining. Several phases are needed.
Renovate existing comfort station, provide ADA accessibility, upgrade fixtures and lighting.
A‐ $1.5 Million
B‐ $1.7 Million
A‐ Upgrade upper athletic area, install new basketball counts and play space.
B‐ Update playground‐ install new play equipment and safety surface.
Upgrade play equipment, fencing and spray shower area.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 23
Park Name
CM Mark Weprin
69
Current Funding
Priority
Q379
Q220‐G‐01
Hoover Playground
Q023
Rufus King Park
Briarwood Playground
Q023
Rufus King Park
Q105
Q336
Vleigh Playground/Judge Moses Weinstein
Von Dohlen Playground
Property Number
8
8
12
12
12
8
CB
Cost Estimate
$1.7 Million
Upgrade existing sitting area. Enhance with new benches and $900,000 landscaping. Restore brick walls and paint exterior fencing.
Renovate Jr. play equipment & $1.7 Million
MPPA.
Upgrade play equipment and spray $2 Million
shower area, correct eroded slopes.
Reconstruction of the comfort station for ADA compliance and new $1.2 Million
interior finishes.
Renovate exterior fence and rehabilitate South Lawn at Rufus King Park
Upgrade play equipment, install new benches and safety surfacing. Repair $1.6 Million
drainage issues.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 24
Park Name
CM Rory Lancman
70
$200,000 CC
$500,000 B/P
$900,000 Comfort Station B/P
$1.2 Million Asphalt Field B/P
King Manor Roof
$500,000 CC, $1.36 Million B/P
Pathways & Gazebo
$550,000 CC, $1.4 Million B/P
Spray Shower
$200K Mayoral
Current Funding
Priority
Q099
FMCP Entry Pathways to Meadow Lake
Q099
FMCP‐ Mauro Plgd Enhancements Q099
Q099
FMCP Triassic Playground & Comfort Station
FMCP‐ Boathouse Parking Lot (Lot #7) Property Number
8
8
8
8
CB
Cost Estimate
$3 Million
Create a formalized sidewalk and enhance landscaping including pavers.
$1.8 Million
Enhance and reconfigure the parking lot with planting beds/bioswales for $ 2 Million
drainage, repave, and restripe. Install new play equipment and upgrade the sprinklers and safety surface.
A‐ Replace safety surface and upgrade the BBQ area.
A‐ $500,000
B‐ Upgrade the playground comfort station to be ADA accessible and B‐ $1 Million
repair ejector system.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 24
Park Name
CM Rory Lancman
71
Current Funding
Priority
Q360J
Crowley Playground
Northern Blvd Mall
Q303
Travers Park Tot Playground
Q360 N
Hoffman Playground
Q013
Q041
Newtown Playground
Veteran's Grove Sidewalk
Property Number
3
4
3
4
4
4
CB
$1.3 Million
$450,000
$300,000
Upgrade small tot play area, redesign and install new play elements.
Upgrade and install additional security lighting at Park.
Upgrade mall, enhance tree pits, plant new trees along mall.
$975,000
Upgrade multi‐use asphalt field. Field is cracked and in poor condition.
$175,000
$1.4 Million
Enhance passive lawn area, install new walkways, decorative pavers, new benches and plantings. Create new entry and repair retaining wall.
Renovate existing perimeter sidewalk flags. Replace old and uplifting concrete sidewalks.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 25
Park Name
CM Daniel Dromm
72
$3.7 CC & BP
$1.55 CC
Current Funding
Priority
Q284
Q044‐1
Sixteen Oaks
Thomas Noonan Comfort Station
Q048‐1
Rainey Park
Q355
Q296
Playground Thirty Five XXXV
Proposed CPI Phase II
Strippoli Triangle
Property Number
2
1
1
1
1
CB
$250,000 $475,000 $800,000 Upgrade triangle, install new pavement, new benches, enhance greenery and fencing.
Upgrade Comfort Station, install new fixtures, provide ADA accessibility, new roof and repointing of brick exterior.
$1.6 Million
Cost Estimate
Upgrade triangle, install new pavement, fencing and repair flagpole.
Formalize picnic grove, add gravel pads and grills. Install new fences, benches and upgrade basketball courts. Full Capital Renovation of Playground Thirty Five XXXV.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 26
Park Name
CM Jimmy Van Bramer
73
$2 million for playground $200,000 for hard court area CC
Current Funding
Priority
Property Number
Q067A
Hart Playground
2
CB
Cost Estimate
$600,000
Proposed Scope of Work
Upgrade playground, install new play equipment, enhace planted areas & basketball courts
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 26
Park Name
CM Jimmy Van Bramer
74
$1.1 Million
Current Funding
Priority
Q448
Nautilus Playground
Q307
Delphin Greene Playground
Q447
Q404
East Springfield Playground PS 147
Roy Wilkins Park
Property Number
Park Name
CM Daneek Miller
75
12
12
13
13
CB
Cost Estimate
$1.8 Million
$2.5 Million
$2.8 Million
$1.5 Million
Proposed Scope of Work
Upgrade play equipment, install new spray shower, upgrade basketball courts and repair fencing.
Re‐design tot play space, install new play equipment , safety surfacing, new benches and fencing.
Renovate existing synthetic turf field. Replace sub‐base and install new top course field.
Upgrade playground area, install new equipment, spray shower and benches.
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 27
$295,000 Mayoral
$208,000 CC
$4.7M Recreation Center $1.5M Comfort Station $2.55M Recreation Center
Current Funding
Priority
Q129
Smokey Oval Park/ Phil Rizzito Playground
Q005
Q119
Judge Playground (Playground Sitting Area)
Baisley Pond Park Property Number
12
9
10
CB
A‐ Convert natural turf field at Baisley Park Track & Field to synthetic.
B‐ Install new mondo running track.
Upgrade play equipment and safety surfacing. Renovate basketball and handball courts.
Upgrade existing playground. Install new play equipment and enhance sitting area.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 28
Park Name
CM Ruben Wills
76
B‐ $2.1 Million
A‐ $2.8 Million
$1.4 Million
$1.2 Million
Cost Estimate
$700,000 CC
$500,000 for Comfort station BP
$800,000 Basketball Courts
Current Funding
Priority
Q099
FMCP‐ Meadow Lake West
Q451
Underbridge Park
Q428
Q377
Playground Sixty Two LXII
Proposed CPI Phase II
Horace Harding Playground
Property Number
6
6
6
6
CB
$2.8 Million
$1.5 Million
Renovate paths and roadways, address flooding and shoreline restoration.
$1.5 Million
Cost Estimate
Renovation and upgrade of Horace Harding Playground
Redesign Underbridge Park to meet community needs. Install new play space and enhance dog area. Install new pavements, fencing and benches.
Full Capital Renovation of Playground Sixty Two LXII.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 29
Park Name
CM Karen Koslowitz
77
Current Funding
Priority
Q102
Q205
Juniper Valley Park‐ Synthetic Field
Nathan Weidbaum
Little Bush Park
Q302
Forest Park Myrtle Avenue/ Glendale to Picnic Grove‐ Pedestrian Walkway Enhancements
Q038
Q015
Forest Park Picnic Grove
Benninger Playground
Property Number
2
5
5
5
9
CB
$2 Million
$1.6 Million
Upgrade existing playground, install new play equipment, safety surfacing and spray shower.
$2 Million
Renovate exisiting synthetic turf field.
Renovate exisiting playground, add swings, fencing and spray shower.
$1.9 Million
$575,000
Upgrade timber rails, gravel pads, fencing and asphalt pathway. Enhance access from picnic area to carousel.
Enhance "Dead Road" linking Glendale/Myrtle Ave to Forest Park picnic grove. Create safe pedestrian walkway access including new walkway and security path lighting.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 30
Park Name
CM Elizabeth Crowley
78
$2.5 Million for Running Track
Current Funding
Priority
Q407
Q008
Lannett Playground PS 197
Brookville Park
Q307
Delphin Green Playground
Q403
Q443
Almeda Playground
Proposed CPI Phase II
P.S. 183 Beach Channel Playground
Property Number
13
14
14
13
14
CB
$1.7 Million
$1.2 Million
$1.5 Million
Continue upgrade to Lannett Playground. Install junior equipment, benches & fencing.
Enhance park entrance at 147 Avenue. Remove bocce court. Upgrade asphalt pathways and enhance green space.
$1.8 Million
Cost Estimate
Upgrade and redesign multi use field. Install new basketball courts, backboards.
Redesign existing tot playground, add new play equipment, safety surfaces, benches and fencing.
Full Capital Renovation of Almeda Playground.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 31
Park Name
CM Donovan Richards
79
$850,000 CC
Current Funding
Priority
14
14
Laurelton Parkway Playground
Q162‐
Beach 9th Street
Basketball Courts
14
14
Q007
Bayswater Park
CB
Arverne Playground
Property Number
$1.2 Million
$1.6 Million
Upgrade basketball courts, install new backboards, repair fencing and install color seal coating.
Renovate tot playground, install new play equipment & spray shower.
$1.2 Million
$950,000
Construct low ramp skate plaza within park.
Upgrade park to include new skate plaza.
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 31
Park Name
CM Donovan Richards
80
$250,000 CC
Current Funding
Priority
Q053
Q257
Equity Park
Lt. Clinton L. Whiting Square
Q378
Ampere Playground
PS 64
Q118
Q163
Rockaway Beach Performance Space
P.O. Nicholas Demutiis Park Phase II
Property Number
9
9
10
9
14
CB
$1.3 Million
$275,000
Upgrade playground and spray shower area. Install new benches
Upgrade Triangle, install new pavers, enchance plantingd and new fencing.
$1.3 Million
Renovate play equipment, spray showers, add new benches and safety surface.
$1.2 Million
$450,000
Enhance plaza area that will support outdoor performance space. Add pavers and green space.
Reconstruct plaza area, new seatingand reconstruct exterior wrought iron fence
Cost Estimate
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Council District 32
Park Name
CM Eric Ulrich
81
$1.5 Million
$350,000 CC
Current Funding
Priority
Property Number
Q291
Park Name
Starr Playground
CM Antonio Reynoso
82
5
CB
Renovate playground, including new play equipment, spray showers & benches.
Proposed Scope of Work
Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16
Brooklyn Council District 34
$1.6 Million
Cost Estimate Current Funding
Priority
83
Borough Water Truck
Purchase Water Truck to service Borough‐wide Greenstreets and planting beds at various parks
$175,000 $210,000 Purchase one wagon to service festivals, performances & concerts throughout the borough.
Cost Estimate
Wenger Wagon (Show Mobile)
Proposed Scope of Work
$3.5 Million
CB
Renovation of the Palm House & main Vestibual area.
Property Number
Forest Park‐ Greehouse
Park Name
Proposed Capital Needs
Fiscal Year ' 16
Queens Delegation
$1 Million
Current Funding
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with providing adequate health care services. Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Difference Budget Function Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Administration – General $101,474
$106,531
$5,057 Disease Prevention & $234,069
$237,450
$3,381 Treatment Emergency Preparedness $12,539
$17,008
$4,469 and Response Environmental Disease $0
$0
$0 Prevention Environmental Health $82,418
$84,353
$1,935 Epidemiology $12,723
$12,713
($10)
Health Care Access & $201,784
$222,850
$21,066 Improvement Health Promotion & $122,740
$131,666
$8,926 Disease Prevention Mental Hygiene $548,482
$545,615
($2,867)
Office of the Chief $63,639
$64,084
$445 Medical Examiner World Trade Center $20,573
$25,202
$4,629 Related Programs Total $1,400,441
$1,447,470
$47,029 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary budget forecasts the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene a $1.45 billion expense budget, $47.03 million more than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. This budget includes $8.2 million to support new community based health clinics. The Lump Sum payment to the Health and Hospitals Corporation is $214.69 million, 77.74 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Borough Overview The needs of the residents in Queens are wide ranging. The borough currently has the highest rate of uninsured, at 23.3%, the highest in the city40. Of the borough’s residents, 31.1% have high blood cholesterol, 8.1% have asthma, 16.4% smoke cigarettes, 19% are obese, 27.9% have high blood pressure, 10.2% have diabetes, and 38.1% have never been tested for HIV41. One of the most significant challenges facing Queens is access to healthcare. Since 2008, Parkway Hospital, Mary Immaculate Hospital, St. John’s Queens Hospital, and Peninsula hospital have closed, a loss of more than 840 beds and thousands of highly trained professionals. Queens was already under‐
bedded and underserved, but these closures have further strained an already overburdened system. 85
Queens now has nine acute care hospitals throughout the Borough responsible for serving 2.3 million residents. The borough has two municipal hospitals: Elmhurst Hospital Center and Queens Hospital Center. Major capital investments towards the expansion of Queens Hospital Center and renovation to Elmhurst Hospital Center have improved services and changed the perception of public hospitals in the communities they serve. The other seven hospitals are voluntary and are part of major, multi‐facility health systems. They are Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital, part of the Medisys Health Network, Forest Hills Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, part of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, New York Hospital of Queens, and St. John’s Episcopal Hospital South Shore. Summary Status of Hospitals Borough Population Number of Total Beds per Hospitals Number of 1000 Beds Patients Bronx 1,385,108
11
5,131
3.70 Brooklyn 2,504,700
15
9,487
3.79 Manhattan 1,585,873
20
13,165
8.30 Staten Island 468,730
4
1,324
2.82 Queens 2,230,722
9
5,401
2.42 Together, these nine hospitals serve the entire Borough. However, Queens is the most under‐bedded borough in New York City. There are only 2.42 beds per 1000 patients in Queens, compared to 8.30 in Manhattan and 3.79 in Brooklyn42. There is an increasing demand for healthcare services. The development of new housing is attracting more families to Queens, the same time that more seniors are in need of accessible healthcare. Waiting Times in Minutes of Emergency Department for Hospitals in Queens County43* Time Until Transfer Hospital Waiting Time** Sent Home Time Elmhurst HHC 86
188 294
Flushing Hospital 44
56 233
Forest Hills Hospital 42
157 350
Jamaica Hospital 56
224 196
Long Island Jewish Medical Center 48
213 156
Mt. Sinai Queens N/A
N/A N/A
New York Hospital of Queens 58
152 282
Queens HHC 44
194 163
St. John's Episcopal Hospital 51
196 340
Average 53.625
172.5 251.75
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Recommendations Funding for HHC operated Article 28 free standing healthcare facilities ‐‐ The Borough Board recommends exploring the creation of HHC operated Article 28 free standing healthcare facilities, starting with a needs and feasibility study of the borough. Increase Expense and Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals – The Borough Board recommends increased expense and capital funding support to Elmhurst Hospital and Queens Hospital Center in expanding their capacity. Increase funding for outreach for the New York State Health Exchange – The Borough Board recommends funding for outreach to help residents sign up for health care coverage through the New York State Health Exchange. Increase funding for programs that promote HIV prevention – The Borough Board recommends increased support for HIV prevention programs. Increase funding for programs that support behavioral health – As the State moves from institutionalization to supporting patients through private residences, the Borough Board recommends the increase of program support for this policy. 87
Police Department The New York Police Department is charged with enhancing the quality of life of our residents by working in partnership with the community to enforce the laws, preserve peace, reduce fear, and produce a safe environment. Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Difference Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Personal Service $4,391,562
$4,435,559
$43,997
Other Than Personal Service $418,233
$362,545
($55,688)
Total $4,809,825
$4,798,144
($11,681)
Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $4.80 billion budget for the New York Police Department, $11.68 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The budget includes $4.2 million to replace bullet resistant vests, $10 million to expand the Police Cadet Program, $13.01 million for Parking Enforcement Systems, and the $72.45 million baseline measure to relieve NYCHA of its obligation to pay for NYPD services. Borough Overview Queens Patrol Boroughs North and South continue their strong efforts to address crime, despite a reduction in personnel over the years. Due to its large land area and physical distance between precincts, and due to the predominantly residential nature of the Borough, officers are often required to cover large distances to address crime and quality of life issues. In Queens North, between 2013 and 2014, overall incidents of crime in the Seven Major Felonies declined by 3.6%. However, there were noticeable increases in incidents of Murder and Grand Larceny of Automobile. In Queens South, between 2013 and 2014, overall incidents of crime in the Seven Major Felonies declined by 6.7%. However, there were noticeable increases in incidents of Rape, Felony Assault, and Grand Larceny of Automobile. Additionally, Queens was the only borough that experienced an increase in domestic violence related homicides, a 92.31% increase. Queens also experienced increases in the total number of client visits and new client visits seeking help through Family Justice Centers from 2013 to 2014. 89
Domestic Violence Related Homicides for 2013 and 201444 Borough 2013 2014 % Increase/Decrease Queens 13
25
92.31% Brooklyn 26
19
‐26.92% 5
3
‐40.00% 16
14
‐12.50% 2
2
0.00% 62
63
1.61% Manhattan Bronx Staten Island Total Client Visits to All Family Justice Centers; 2013 vs. 201445 Total Client Visits New Client Visits % % Increase Increase Borough 2013 2014 2013 2014 Bronx 13,960 18,209 30.44% 4,661 5,786 24.14% Brooklyn 19,594 19,957 1.85% 6,662 6,854 2.88% Queens 11,102 11,928 7.44% 3,880 4,094 5.52% Manhattan ‐‐ 4,953 ‐‐ ‐‐ 1,554 ‐‐ All FJCs 44,686 54,687 22.38% 15,203 18,288 20.29% Recommendations Create a Flushing Meadow Corona Park Sub‐Station – The activity in Flushing Meadow Corona Park is only second to Central Park. It currently spans six Community Boards, and given its size and difficulty navigating the park, a police sub‐station dedicated to safeguarding the park’s year‐round users is necessary. Separate 105 Precinct into Two (Creation of the 116 Precinct) – The 105 Precinct has the largest land area in New York City. Police vehicles travel more than 1,000 miles per week currently as a result of the distance within the precinct boundaries. Although the Queens South Task Force Headquarters is located in the southern portion of the 105 Precinct it does not serve an equal purpose of a full precinct. Funding is required to create the 116 Precinct (the precinct number has already been reserved) to reduce response times and increase personnel in Southeast Queens. Increase police presence in the 106th Precinct – In Fiscal Year 2015, much needed officers were added to this precinct. While overall crime dropped by 6% in 2014, there were increases in three of the seven major crimes. With the precinct having to cover the Resorts World Casino and its 12 million annual visitors, police coverage is still strained. The Borough Board recommends that additional officers be assigned to cover the boundary of the 106th Precinct. Allocate Capital funds to relocate or renovate the 110th Precinct – The more than 75 year old building that houses the 110th Precinct faces significant structural deficiencies. There is chronic flooding, loose 90
bricks, and a lack of parking facilities. The Borough Board recommends relocating the 110th Precinct or renovating the current structure to meet the needs of the uniformed and civilian personnel. Allocate funding for additional police officers – The Borough Board recommends that the City allocate additional funds for the NYPD to increase the number of uniformed officers throughout the borough. Increase funding for domestic violence related homicides investigation and awareness – The Borough Board recommends that more resources are put towards preventative domestic violence homicide practices and awareness at the NYPD and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. 91
92
3
4
1
6
0
0
4
3
21
104
108
109
110
111
112
114
115
Total
27
6
2
--
--
8
6
2
3
2014
2013
3
3
7
8
3
6
1
7
38
PCT
100
101
102
103
105
106
107
113
Total
37
9
1
2
7
9
3
5
1
2014
MURDER
2013
PCT
MURDER
2013
145
18
7
19
18
37
24
19
3
144
31
23
7
1
28
21
15
18
2014
151
18
24
25
23
20
21
13
7
2014
RAPE
165
35
29
5
3
32
31
15
15
2013
RAPE
1,498
338
262
57
44
282
178
157
180
2014
2,235
376
242
328
331
438
311
148
61
2013
1,766
259
192
272
213
392
234
145
59
2014
ROBBERY
1,754
358
247
76
73
341
243
160
256
2013
ROBBERY
1,690
352
282
60
66
283
263
169
215
2014
306
2,427
383
173
232
279
471
244
339
2013
338
2,435
447
114
219
332
464
229
292
2014
BURGLARY
2,218
459
138
253
313
369
327
212
147
2013
2,287
464
118
239
353
458
240
279
136
2014
FELONY
ASSAULT
396
2,421
244
346
469
300
288
227
151
2013
334
1,936
172
251
323
281
293
152
130
2014
BURGLARY
Queens South Year Summary
1,763
341
308
59
65
292
286
171
241
2013
FELONY
ASSAULT
Queens North Year Summary
663
4,830
708
412
454
571
884
563
575
2014
637
3,528
517
522
520
487
490
182
173
2013
570
3,529
457
537
592
493
496
197
187
2014
GRAND
LARCENY
592
4,968
709
470
457
692
904
572
572
2013
GRAND
LARCENY
160
1,247
188
102
97
109
221
143
227
162
1,270
149
191
263
172
252
61
20
220
1,343
146
237
232
144
256
73
35
GRAND
LARCENY OF
AUTOMOBILE
2013
2014
125
1,131
205
60
79
105
210
166
181
GRAND
LARCENY OF
AUTOMOBILE
2013
2014
11,855
2,055
1,298
1,665
1,917
1,811
1,699
852
558
2013
Total
12,229
1,760
1,885
843
909
1,747
2,146
1,332
1,607
2013
Total
11,049
1,874
1,110
1,563
1,743
1,797
1,543
864
555
2014
11,871
1,888
1,912
752
881
1,613
2,037
1,278
1,510
2014
Fire Department
The New York Fire Department serves as the city’s first responders to fires, public safety and medical
emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts. The Department advances safety through its fire prevention,
investigation and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the Department to
make significant contributions to the safety of New York City and homeland security efforts.
Personal Service
Other Than Personal Service
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$1,608,415
$1,644,183
$170,418
$170,113
$1,778,833
$1,814,296
Difference
$35,768
($305)
$35,463
Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.81 billion budget for the Department, $35.46
million more than the Fiscal Year Adopted Budget. This includes $261 million for Queens Borough
Command and an increase of $11.25 million in funding for Ambulance Services, increasing the number
of full time positions by 411 positons for a total of 3,234. $1.92 million was budgeted to add 19 new
staff to support the upgrade of the 911 system.
Borough Overview
For fire response, overall there were 566 more incidents of structural and non-structural fires from 2013
to 2014. There was also an increase in medical emergencies and other non-fire emergencies.
Additionally, response times increased an average of 5 seconds in the Borough.
For emergency medical services, the number of cardiac arrest and choking incidents increased by more
than 10% while other non-life threatening calls experienced a slight increase. Additionally, response
times for cardiac arrest and choking increased slightly by 1.5% while response for all incidents increased
slightly by 1%.
Recommendations
Reopen Engine 261 in Western Queens – The population of western Queens is increasing rapidly with
thousands of new apartments, new business centers and major attractions. The addition of so many
new residents, workers, and visitors to the area requires the proportional increase in services. However,
Engine 261 in Long Island City was closed in May 2003. The Borough Board recommends that funding be
allocated to reopen Engine 261 in order to service this growing community.
Create a Rockaway Peninsula Ladder Company – The Rockaway Peninsula continues to increase its
population as a result of the on-going construction projects currently underway and planned for the
future. Space is available for a ladder company in the quarters of E-266 located at Beach 92nd Street and
Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Currently, when fires and emergencies occur on the peninsula, other ladder
companies are relocated to cover the area. The Borough Board recommends that funding be allocated
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to create an additional ladder company that would cover the Rockaway Peninsula and neighboring
Broad Channel.
Allocate funding to Increase the Number of Fire Marshalls – The Borough Board recommends that the
City allocate additional funds for the FDNY to increase the number of fire marshals. The increase in fire
marshals will enable the FDNY to fully investigate a backlog of open cases which will in turn allow the
agency to better tailor its services to the most current fire trends.
FDNY Fire Incidents Summary
Structural Fires
Fire Incidents
# of Incidents
Avg Response
Time
Fire Incidents
# of
Incidents
Avg Response
Time
Non-Structural Fires
Non-Fire Emergencies
2013
4,800
2014
5,170
Change
7.71%
2013
3,363
2014
3,559
Change
5.83%
2013
37,443
2014
42,630
Change
13.85%
4:25
4:31
2.26%
4:35
4:40
1.82%
5:45
5:26
-5.51%
Medical Emergencies
Malicious False Alarms
2013
2014
Change
2013
2014
Change
44,436
46,169
3.90%
4,204
4,480
6.57%
4:53
4:34
-6.48%
4:31
4:42
4.06%
Total/Average
2013
2014
94,246 102,008
4:49
4:46
Change
8.24%
-1.10%
FDNY Serious Incidents Summary
Serious
Incidents
Number of
Incidents
Serious
Incidents
Number of
Incidents
All Hands
2nd Alarm
3rd Alarm
2013
2014
Change
2013
2014
Change
2013
2014
Change
524
522
-0.38%
35
46
31.43%
0
5
N/A
4th Alarm
5th Alarm or Greater
Total
2013
2014
Change
2013
2014
Change
2013
2014
Change
3
0
-100%
1
2
100.00%
563
575
2.13%
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Segment
Year
Number of
Incidents
Ambulance
Runs
Segment
Year
Number of
Incidents
Ambulance
Runs
Segment
Year
Number of
Incidents
Ambulance
Runs
EMS Response Statistics
Cardiac Arrest & Choking
Life Threatening Medical Emergencies
1
2
%
%
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
Change
Change
3
2014
%
Change
5,766
6,379
10.63%
49,500
52,332
5.72%
31,540
34,614
9.75%
11,888
13,218
11.19%
60,235
64,898
7.74%
38,156
42,364
11.03%
Non-Life Threatening Medical Emergencies
4
5
%
2013
2014
2013
2014
Change
%
Change
2013
2014
%
Change
49,787
50,514
1.46%
50,966
51,105
0.27%
40,281
40,194
-0.22%
53,361
54,281
1.72%
53,780
54,124
0.64%
42,145
42,274
0.31%
6
Non-Life Threatening Medical Emergencies
7
8
%
2013
2014
2013
2014
Change
Totals
%
Change
2013
20,348
21,301
4.68%
842
1,007
19.60%
249,030 257,446 3.38%
21,555
22,589
4.80%
1,854
2,241
20.87%
282,974 295,989 4.60%
EMS Response Times
Segment
1
1 to 3
1 to 8
2013
5:40
7:01
8:26
95
2014
5:45
7:09
8:31
%
Change
1.47%
1.90%
0.99%
2014
%
Change
Department of Sanitation
The Department of Sanitation is currently the world's largest, collecting over 10,500 tons of residential
and institutional refuse and 1,760 tons of recyclables per day. The City's businesses, whose waste is
collected by private carting companies, generate another 13,000 tons of refuse each day. The
Department ensures that our communities are clean and livable, and protect our quality of life.
Personal Service
Other Than Personal Service
Total
Agency Financial Plan
($ In Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2015
Fiscal Year 2016
Adopted Budget
Preliminary Budget
$858,796
$885,783
$628,865
$682,756
$1,487,661
$1,568,539
Difference
$26,987
$53,891
$80,878
Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.57 billion budget for the Department of
Sanitation, $80.88 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The budget includes the
addition of 78 uniformed District Field Supervisors and 15 uniformed Operations Management
Supervisors.
Borough Overview
Acceptable Streets
Community
Board
1
FY13
FY14
92.80%
2
Acceptable Sidewalks
FY13
FY14
89.60%
Community
Board
1
95.80%
95.10%
91.90%
87.60%
2
93.10%
93.50%
3
92.70%
93.70%
3
96.90%
95.70%
4
90.40%
88.90%
4
97.20%
97.00%
5
94.50%
93.60%
5
96.30%
96.90%
6
97.40%
97.40%
6
98.60%
99.20%
7
98.00%
98.20%
7
99.20%
98.80%
8
97.90%
98.10%
8
98.00%
98.40%
9
91.60%
93.30%
9
95.60%
97.30%
10
94.70%
94.80%
10
98.50%
98.40%
11
99.00%
99.20%
11
99.10%
99.70%
12
94.90%
93.80%
12
95.70%
95.60%
13
96.70%
96.30%
13
98.20%
98.10%
14
92.80%
95.30%
14
91.80%
93.20%
Borough Total
95.40%
94.27%
Borough Total
97.00%
96.92%
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Recommendations
Increase cleanup of major commercial corridors – The Borough Board recommends more funds be
dedicated to the cleanup of major commercial corridors in Queens, particularly those that do not have a
dedicated Business Improvement District.
Increase garbage and recycling pickup throughout the borough – The Borough Board recommends
additional funds be dedicated to increasing the number of garbage and recycling pickups throughout the
Borough. The Borough Board further recommends the budget include funds to combat illegal dumping
found prevalent throughout parts of the borough.
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Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation is tasked with providing a safe and efficient environment for people
and goods to travel throughout New York City through the maintenance and enhancement of the City’s
transportation infrastructure.
Budget Function
Bridge Engineering and
Administration
Bridge Maintenance,
Repair, & Operations
DOT Management &
Administration
DOT Vehicles & Facilities
Mgmt & Maintenance
Ferry Administration &
Surface Transit
Municipal Ferry Operation
& Maintenance
Roadway Construction
Coordination & Admin
Roadway Repair,
Maintenance & Inspection
Traffic Operations &
Maintenance
Traffic Planning Safety &
Administration
Total
Agency Expense Summary
($ In Thousands)
FY 2015
FY 2016
Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget
$27,930
$30,420
Difference
$2,490
$65,465
$66,669
$1,204
$50,224
$45,827
($4,397)
$37,424
$42,836
$5,412
$4,294
$4,346
$52
$98,178
$97,486
($692)
$13,047
$15,149
$2,102
$193,278
$194,951
$1,673
$311,816
$316,503
$4,687
$30,181
$25,990
($4,191)
$831,837
$840,176
$8,339
Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts an $840 million budget for the Department of
Transportation, $8.34 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget.
Borough Overview
The Borough of Queens has the largest landmass of the five boroughs. The borough is serviced by 13
subway lines, with 78 subway stops that reach from Western Queens to Flushing/Jamaica, and down
into the Rockaways. Of these stops, Flushing-Main St. had the highest annual ridership in 2013 at 19.1
million rides, 11th highest in the city and the highest outside of Manhattan, followed by 74th St
Broadway/Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue at 16.3 million rides, 14th highest in the city and the
second highest outside of Manhattan, and Jamaica Center/Parson Blvd/Archer Avenue at 12.2 million
rides, 25th highest in the city and the fourth highest outside of Manhattan46.
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The Borough is also serviced by 63 local route busses and 22 express route busses. Of the local busses,
the Q58 had the highest number of riders in 2013 at 9.6 million, followed by the Q44 at 9.3 million, and
the Q10 at 7.7 million. The lowest numbers of annual riders were found on the Q103, Q104, and the
Q67. Of the express busses, the QM2 had the highest number of riders at 530,000 followed by the QM5,
and the QM1547.
There are numerous transportation issues in Queens, but they essentially stem from the inadequate
transit infrastructure of both mass transit and the roadways. Queens’ transportation infrastructure was
designed piecemeal over time to meet burgeoning needs and the capacity has now been surpassed. The
highest trafficked subway and bus stations are regularly overcrowded, and large parts of the borough,
particularly eastern Queens, remain public transit deserts.
At the same time, there is a growing need to make the streets safer for pedestrians. Between 2011 and
2013, 127 pedestrians in Queens were killed in traffic related accidents, second highest in the city (only
Brooklyn had more with 130 fatalities), with Woodhaven Blvd., Queens Blvd., Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica
Avenue, Northern Blvd., and Hillside Avenue indicated as having the highest number of fatalities48. A
conscientious effort must be made to make these specific high-traffic volume streets safer for travel.
Queens Fatalities and Injuries by Mode of Transit from January 2014 through January 2015
Neighborhood
Community Pedestrian Pedestrian Bicycle
Bicycle
Motorist Motorist Speed Slow Zones
Board
Fatalities
Injuries
Fatalities Injuries Fatalities Injuries
Humps (in miles)
1
3
255
0
129
5
549
4
0
2
0
158
0
103
0
655
22
0.007
3
1
155
0
68
0
440
28
23.707
4
3
200
0
94
0
271
4
7.250
5
4
145
0
56
3
416
11
0
6
2
130
0
16
0
363
4
0
7
4
299
1
52
0
545
12
1.565
8
3
131
0
21
1
442
12
0.999
9
3
153
1
42
3
524
14
3.481
10
1
149
0
34
0
881
1
0
11
1
83
0
14
0
365
15
7.200
12
2
355
1
88
5
1419
7
0
13
2
160
2
39
2
1189
24
3.723
14
0
84
0
26
2
287
1
0
Total
29
2457
5
782
21
8346
159
47.931
100
Recommendations
Increase the number of slow zones, install more pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install more
speed cameras, and increase police presence – Queens had one of the highest numbers of pedestrian
fatalities and hit-and-run instances in past several years. In order to mitigate this dangerous trend, the
Borough Board recommends the increase of capital funds in order to expand the number of slow zones,
install additional pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install more speed cameras, and increase
police presence on high traffic corridors.
Expand Select Bus Service on Woodhaven Blvd. – The Borough Board recommends that the Department
of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to work with the community to
expand Select Bus Service on Woodhaven Blvd. to service the neighborhoods of Rockaway, Howard
Beach, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Middle Village, and Rego Park.
Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks – The Borough Board recommends increased
capital funds be dedicated to resurfacing and repaving the borough’s key thoroughfares, streets, and
sidewalks
Reform MTA Access-A-Ride to better serve the borough – The Borough Board recommends policy reform
for the MTA Access-A-Ride program, and asks that the Mayor and the City Council evaluate the program
to better serve residents.
Ensure timely planning and rollout of the anticipated Five Borough Ferry System – The Borough Board
commends the Mayor for the policy and vision he has set for a Five Borough Ferry System. The Borough
Board recommends that the planning and implementation of the ferry system be timely in order to
relieve the residents of the Rockaway Peninsula of the transportation challenges they face.
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Number
Queens Borough Budget Board Hearings
2/23/2015
Testimonies
Name of Organization
Contact Person
Request
1 Community Board 1
2 Community Board 2
3 Community Board 3
4 Community Board 4
5 Community Board 5
6 Community Board 6
Lucille Hartman
Top priorities include the sound abatement of the El structure that runs along 31st Street and passes directly in front of P.S. 85. Additionally, the schoolyard/playground of I.S. 126 is currently an open space with no play area for students. A request is being made to develop this area for both school and community use. Debbie Markell
Requests additional medical facilities within the new development of parcel C at Hunters Point South; new and improved bus routes within the Hunters Point area; reconstruction of Little Bush Park. Giovanna Reid
Top priorities include constructing new school facilities in the District, constructing a new building and expanding current capacity of Jackson Heights Regional Library, funding for a comprehensive study for a separate sewer system, and reconstruction of streets.
Christian Cassagnol
Request funding to renovate Veteran's Square; funds for a medical facility within the district is also requested. Gary Giordano
Need for additional 20 police officers at the 104th Precinct; funding for essential fire department services are requested; redesign sewer system. Frank Gulluscio
Fund expansion of Rego Park Library; Fund Lost Battalion Hall; Woodhaven Blvd. safety improvements. 103
7 Community Board 7
Marilyn Bitterman
Reconstruction of 20th Avenue ; Reconstruction of Willets Point Phase 2; Fund the D.O.E. for joint operated playgrounds. 8 Community Board 8
Marie‐Adam‐Ovide
9 Community Board 9
Marey Ann Carey
Rehabilitate sewers, catch basins and water mains, security cameras outside of Pomonok Library, an annex for the Queens Public Library at Queens Hospital Center, and restorign pedestrian pathway by paving, fencing and lighting at 73rd Terrace.
Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage; Woodhaven Blvd. corridor study; fund the resurfacing of tennis courts on Park Lane South.
Karyn Petersen
Infrastructure needs in Howard Beach; additional forestry services; request police presence to be strengthened.
10 Community Board 10
11 Community Board 11
Susan Seinfeld
12 Community Board 12
Yvonne Reddick
13 Community Board 13
Lawrence McClean
14 Community Board 14
Jonathan Gaska
104
Replacement of non‐functioning seepage basins with new catch basins and storm sewer connections. Trench restoration; Increased funding is requested for street tree pruning; Flooding remains a major problem; traffic study of downtown Jamaica; need for a full scale hospital in the district.
Select site for 116th precinct, reconstruct streets along Jamaica Ave and Brookville‐Edgewood Triangle, upgrade sewers, construct new library in Springfield Gardens
Re‐institute the ferry; restore Community Board's budgets back to the levels they were prior to the Giuliani Administration.. 15 Queens Library
Bridget Quinn‐Carey
16 LaGuardia Community College Gail Mellow
Funding is not keeping pace with the demand for quality curriculum‐based after school programs. The FY2016 Preliminary Budget does not include the increased funding provided last year. Capital funds are requested for the construction of the new library at Hunters Point. Requests $1million in capital funding to create a Customized Business and Entrepreneurial Training Center. 17 Queens College
Jeff Rosenstock
18 York College
Ronald Thomas
Queensborough Community 19 College
Diane Call
20 CUNY Law
CJ Ortuno
21 Elmhurst Hospital Center
Dean Mihalstes
Requests $3.2 million in capital funds for the One Stop Service Center. Request $2million for IT upgrades; an additional $2million is requested for upgrades in laboratory and classroom space. Requests $2million for renovation of restrooms; additional $750,000 for completion of Student Cafeteria Facility.
Request $750,000 to replace failing audio‐visual technology in the school's main auditorium. Request $1.8million to replace equipment and upgrade the Angiography Suite. 22 Queens Hospital Center
23 New York Hospital Queens
Brian Stacy
Requests $1.5million to expand and renovate the Pharmacy Department. 24 Mount Sinai Queens
Judy Trilivas
Requests $600,000 to obtain state of the art diagnostic imaging equipment. Robert Mendelson
Requests $2,250,000 of the City's discretionary capital funds to equip two new cardiac invasive laboratories where cardiac catheterization and other invasive cardiac procedures will be performed. 25 Jamaica Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical 26 Center
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St. Mary's Healthcare System Jan Mittan
27 for Children
28 Queens Botanical Garden
29 New York Hall of Science
Susan Lacerte
Requests $1.1 million for outfitting for 20 Ventilator Beds.
$850,000 for Site Improvements, upgrading the Delivery Entrance. Dan Wempa
Requests $7.5 million in capital funds for facility and grounds improvements. 30 Queens Museum
Laura Raicovich
31 Queens Theatre
Jay Rogers
Jamaica Center for Arts and 32 Learning
Cathy Hung
33 Museum of the Moving Image Carl Goodman
34 Flushing Town Hall
Sami Shumays
35 PS 1
Peter Katz
36 King Manor Museum
Mary Anne Mrozinski
37 Queens Council on the Arts
38 Chocolate Factory
Louis Armstrong House Museum
39
Conrad Poppenhusen 40 Association
Rockaway Development & 41 Revitalization Corporation
Hoongyee Lee Krakauer
Amalia Mallard
Susan Brustmann
Kevin Alexander
106
$2million in capital funds for additional classrooms, art storage facilities and other building upgrades. Capital funds are requested to support the purchase and installation of a technologically advanced lighting system. $500,000 in capital funds to replace the heating system; and $10,000 towards operating expenses.
$500,000 to complete the new Jim Henson gallery project. $250,000 for restroom renovation and enlarged sewer connection. Request 1.5Million in capital funds to convert attic space in the building into artist studios and administrative offices. $103,000 to be allocated for school program as well a concert and lecture series. Requests $40,000 in program support to continue producing and growing future artists. Requests $18,000 in expense funding to completely re‐design the Museum's website. Requests $25,000 in expense funds for operating support. Requests funding for operating support. 42 QSAC, Inc.
Pat Barrientos
43 Long Island City Partnership
Elizabeth Lusskin
44 QEDC
Seth Bornstein
45 Business Outreach Network
Jean Tanler
46 Child Center of NY
Deepmalya Ghosh
49 Birch Family Services
50 Afrikan Poetry Theatre
Request $95,000 for the Entrepreneur Space Incubator; $25,000 for Small Business Counseling; and $25,000 for Neighborhood Development. Requesting $25,000 for the Business Outreach Center. Requesting $50,000 for the Child Center of NY.
Jennifer Ching
Their major contract, funded through $143,000 of City Council funds and DFTA, ended in 2009. This cut all services except senior centers, meals on wheels and case management. They request that funding be restored Request $50,000 to support anti‐
displacement work in underserved, underfunded communities like Jamaica. Katie Joyner
The full project will cost $90,000, which will build a fully‐operational Greenhouse and create an outdoor planting program that will be specifically suited to the students' needs and abilities. To date, they have received $30,000 in grants to support the program. Carol Allen
The proposed budget for the renovation of the cellar is $2.9Million. Queensboro Council for Social .
47 Welfare
48 Queens Legal Services
Requests $170,000 in capital requests for the purchase of 2 15 passenger vans and 2 wheelchair accessible vans; expense funding is requested in the amount of $75,000 to help supplement and enhance educational services for students with autism. 51 Astoria Performing Arts Center Dev Bondarin
107
Requests $10,000 for operating support. Funding will help maintain low ticket prices so that all Queens residents have access to the theater. 52 A Better Jamaica
Korean American Family 53 Service Center, Inc.
The Misunderstood Youth 54 Development Center
Greg Mays
Requesting $2 million to support skatepark in Laurelton Playground
Jeehae Fischer
Asking for $1million in capital funding for a complete demolition and reconstruction of a culturally accessible, expanded emergency shelter; request an additional $50,0000 in expense funds for operation costs for their 24 hour bilingual hotline and 24 hour staffed emergency shelter. Terryl De Mendonca
Naheed Samadi Bahram
55 Women For Afghan Women
Erik Fogel
56 NYC Urban Debate League
Caribbean American Repertory Rudolph Shaw
57 Theatre, Inc.
Library Action Committee of 58 Corona‐East Elmhurst, Inc.
Andrew Jackson
59 Chhaya CDC
Tenzing Chadotsang
They provide a wide spectrum of services including comprehensive case management and education programs for women and children. Request $10,000 for program support. Request $25,000 for programmatic support, including artist fees and 2 sound engineers. Request $1.4 Million to support the acquisition for the Community Center Project. MinKwon Center for 60 Community Action
James Hong
61 Asian Americans for Equality
Donna Chiu
Request operating support in order to meet the needs of the community. They serve the community through social and legal services and they educate and organize around immigrants' rights, tenants' rights and Asian American civic engagement. Request that the Stabilizing NYC Initiative be a priority. Aaron Rosenfeld
Request $50,000 for program support and additional $10,000 for an evening of music and culture to be created. 62 Samuel Field YM&YWHA
108
Young Israel of Forest Hills 63 Senior League
Susan Rabinowicz
Elmcor Youth & Adult 64 Activities, Inc.
Saeeda Dunston
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood 65 Settlement
Christopher Hanway
66 Swim Strong Foundation
Shawn Slevin
67 Forestdale, Inc.
Anstiss Agnew
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Angelie Singla
68 York City
69 NHS Northern Queens
Center for Women of New 70 York
71 SculptureCenter
72 New York Irish Center
73 Break/Overage time
Maspeth Town Hall 74 Community Center
Darryl Washington
Ann Jarwin
Kim Schnaubert
Request $ 9,000 for recreational trips; $3,100 for a new class to be offered called "Modern Dance"; $6,800 for a refrigerator/freezer; and $3,500 for a security camera system. Requesting $40,000 in expense funds to support capacity building for strategy and organizational development, and coalition and professional development activities relevant to address Elmcor's resource gaps. Seeks $40,000 for programmatic support, including exercise equipment and additional ESOL classes. Offers affordable water safety education and swimming programs. $336,000 in operation support is requested. Requests $50,000 for the new Reentry Fathering Program. They provide children with hope an opportunity, helping them develop skills, aspirations and positive attitudes. Requesting $400,000 in operating support to be restored. Request $20,000 for operating support, including seminars, classes, youth literacy program and marketing
Requests $95,000 for a permanent staff, teachers, and counselors.
Paul Finnegan
Requests $25,000 for operational support. Eileen Reilly
Requests $500,000 to help pay for a new HVAC system; additional $ 30,000 to help defray costs of their educational and recreational programs. Funds would be used for a yoga instructor and after school teachers.
109
Sunnyside District 75 Management Association
Rachel Thieme
Request $10,000 to re‐design the Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide and expand printing and mailing capabilities in order to reach more potential customers. 76 Row New York
Sarah Kelly
77 Housing Court Answers
Jenny Laurie
Seeking $10,000 to support adaptive rowing programs. Their mission is to empower young people to develop confidence, build strength, and pursue excellence through training in competitive rowing paired with rigorous academic support. Requesting $5,000 for operational support. Kristy Grammer
Requests $5,000 to provide approximately 100 skilled, yet marginalized immigrants from Queens with training and support needed to compete for jobs in NYC. 78 Upwardly Global
NHS Development 79 Corporation
Philippine Heritage Center, 80 Inc.
Services Now for Adult 81 Persons, Inc.
Greater Bethel Community 82 Development Corporation
83 Richmond Hill EDC
Helen Maxwell
Paola Miceli
They are a new organization that are not yet qualified to apply for capital funding. Their purpose is to create a Filipino American cultural center where adults and children learn about the Philippine culture. Capital funding will be requested to finish move into their new site.
Maria Hubbard
Expense funds are requested in the amount of $70,000 for labor and costs for Home Depot One Million Dollar Partnership; capital funding in the amount of $50,000 is requested for Warehouse Renovations. Vishnu Mahadeo
$5,000 is requested to help defray the $10,000 it is expected to cost to enhance their beautification program. This includes placing potted plants and street benches along Liberty Avenue. Felicidad Perez
110
85 Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Jeanne DuPont
Requests $15,000 for Fortune's Youth Education & Career Exploration Program. This program provides criminal justice‐involved, out‐of‐school youth with literacy and numeracy instruction. Requests $764,000 for Firehouse 59/RISE Center )$569,580 in construction and $194,511 for equipment.)
86 JCCRP
Devorah Pelman
Operating funds are requested to increase awareness and participation in the underutilized food stamp program. JASA/Legal Services for the 87 Elderly in Queens
Donna Dougherty
Requests $65,000 for specially trained paralegals and lawyers to be on staff. SHALOM TASK FORCE requests $10,000 in order to continue to serve victims of domestic abuse
88 Hip to Hip Theatre Company
Jason Marr
84 The Fortune Society, Inc.
89 Braata Productions
Ronald Day
Andrew Clarke
Matthew Singh
Request $25,000 for general operating support. These funds will enable them to sustain and continue programs and services, without which Muslim women, girls and children affected by domestic violence would not have any recourse. Requests $1.6Million for the Horse Barn to be refunded. Operational support is requested to continue their ministry. Cynthia Zalisky
Requests $90,000 for programmatic support. They are committed to improving the economic, cultural and social prosperity of its clientele. Turning Point for Women and Robina Niaz
90 Families
91 Queens County Farm Museum James Trent
92 New Haven Ministries
93 QJCC
Request support of $30,000 for operating expenses
111
Request $72,800 for two mental consultants who would provide bilingual (Spanish and English) services to four families at 7 hours a week. An additional $6,250 is requested for metro Cards for 25 families who frequently report that they are unable to afford travel costs . 94 Child HELP Partnership
Komal Sharma‐Patel
95 India Home
Thomas A. Edison CTE High 96 School
Requesting $50,000 in expense funds Vasundhara Kalasapudi to provide meals at the senior center.
Seeking $1.2 million to completely Moses Ojeda
renovate the auditorium. South Asian Council for Social Sudha Acharya
97 Services
Requests $30,000 to continue assisting seniors with various services, including health insurance, food stamps, and other benefits and resources.
Ridgewood Local Development Corporation/Myrtle Avenue 98 Business Improvement District Theodore M. Renz
Requests $65,000 in capital funds, including upgrading the Venditti Clock with LED lighting. 99 Bayside Village BID
Lyle Sclair
Requesting $3.2 Million for the Bell Boulevard Streetscape. This plan is for Bell Boulevard and includes new sidewalks, trees, lighting and benches. Metropolitan Waterfront 100 Alliance
Roland Lewis
Requesting support for development of an Eco Dock at Hallets Cove in Astoria.
101 Project Lead
Avrohom Hecht
102 QCSW
103 PS 50
Joan Serrano‐Laufer
Rina Manjarrez
Joseph P. Addabbo Family 104 Health Center
Alfonzo Chan
112
Requests $20,000 to be used for youth activities and part‐time staff salaries. Requests funding for operational support. Requests $3Million for construction of an expansion facility. Flushing Meadows‐Corona 105 Park Conservancy
Jean Silva
106 HANAC, Inc.
John Napolitano
Requests $15,000 to make transportation available for seniors and disabled throughout the park. An additional $10,000 is requested to help restore workshops, support publications and projects, and to buy tools and equipment. Request $3Million under its Resolution A Capital Expense Program to help pay the cost of the Community Facility build out. David Saturn
Requests $469,000 to deliver first class supplemental sanitation services. 107 Wildcat Service Corporation
Sunnyside Community 108 Services
Jonah Gensler
Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy 109 Network
Gloria Rochester
110 Holly Civic Association
James Trikas
Kissena Blvd Park Conservancy/Evergreen 111 Community Garden
Roland Wade
112 Mount Sinai SAVI Program
Rita Abadi
113 Volunteers for Springfield Park Fay D Hill
Rockaway United to Save Our Laura Deckelman
114 Ferry
113
Requesting $50,000 to hire an additional case assistance coordinator. The coordinator is critical to meet the growing demands of seniors looking for assistance. Seeking $45,000 to help provide support that allow individuals in need to successfully seek medical care, adapt, thrive and achieve their highest potential. Requests that funding be allocated to build a Mediation Garden in the Kissena Park Corridor. Requests funding to help pay for cost of the Mediation Garden Project in the Kissena Park Corridor, totaling $1.2Million. Requests $25,000 to support the SAVI Emergency Department Advocate Program in three hospitals (Mount Sinai of Queens, Elmhurst Hospital Center, and Queens Hospital Medical Center.)
Request is made for ferry service. Southern Queens Park 115 Association
116 Chazaq Organization
117 Break/Overage time
Udalls Cove Preservation 118 Committee
119 Willets Point United Inc.
120 P.S. 31
121 Queens Historical Society
122 Solar One
Debora Young
Yaniv Meirov
Requests operational support to provide workforce development, family and individual support services, environmental awareness and recreational outlets. Request $135,000 in operating support. These funds will be used to help the CHAZAQ Women's Division, which runs on community contributions. Proposes City acquisition of an additional piece of property for inclusion in Udalls Cove Park, a city‐
owned nature preserve in northeastern Queens. Walter Mugdan
Request $15Million for the repair and Irene Prestigiacomo & maintenance of neglected streets Joseph Ardizzonw
throughout Willets Point. Requests support for Interactive Whiteboard installations and upgrades JoAnn Westhall
in classrooms. Request $200,000 for an upgrade to the bathroom, the installation of an elevator from the first floor to the second floor, upgrading the outdoor access ramp, and a complete diagnostic assessment of the electrical system. D. Alexandra Dyer
James Ryan
Southeast Queens Chamber of Simone Lord
123 Commerce
114
Request operating support. Solarone offers technical training and industry recognized certifications tied to green building operations and maintenance and energy efficiency. Requesting $10,000 for a marketing campaign to rebrand Southeast Queens. These funds will be used for compiling, designing, publishing and distributing the map through SE Queens. It will be used to publish a digital version of the printed map on their website. Dorsky Gallery Curatorial 124 Programs
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ‐ 125 State of New York
Shanell Robinson
126 Faith Missions Crises Center
ALAN SIROWITZ
Greater Astoria Historical 127 Society
Chelsea Cooksey
Bob Singleton
Requests $10,000 for an Executive Director salary; $5,000 is also requested for the Community Awareness Campaign; $5,000 is requested to purchase equipment. 128 n/a
Robert LoScalzo
129 REBECA, Inc.
130 Break/Overage time
Sarah Benyaminova
Request $15 million for the reconstruction of Willets Point streets. Requesting $50,000 to broadcast the radio show on TV. Funds would be used for personnel costs and other equipment. Sharon Chambers
Funding is requested to offset the cost of programs enabling them to offer their services at more affordable prices, including After School and Summer Camp Programs.
131 ZMI Foundation, Inc.
National Alliance of Native 132 Americans Longhouse, Inc.
Anita Townsend
133 St. Albans Cycle of Life
Darryle Hawes
134 Queens Community House
Diana Bacchus‐
Ramsamooj
115
Request $15,000 to expand educational and cultural programs and to bring awareness of the plight of Native Americans and Taino natives, in the Land of Turtle Island. Request $500,000 in capital funds for construction of the interior fit out of the community space. Request for restoration and base lining of funds for after school programs. $288,000 is mentioned as an investment that is necessary to maintain existing elementary school capacity. 135 The Floating Hospital
Cynthia Davis
136 Tully Construction
Laura Imperiale
137 Emet Outreach
New Immigrant Community 138 Empowerment
Akiva Rutenberg
139 Reading 4 Smiles, Inc.
Center for the Integration & Advancement of New 140 Americans (CIANA)
Hope to secure $60,000 in capital funding to purchase one new 14‐
passenger mini‐bus to increase access to The Floating Hospital's primary healthcare services for 1,000 northwest Queens residents. Request support for the Industrial and Manufacturing Business Policy in NYC. Request $10,000 for programmatic support, including lectures and workshops and trained therapists. Jennifer Munoz
Yawne Robinson
Requesting $10,000 to assist with programmatic supplies such as laptops, books for reading, theater supplies, math manipulatives, science materials, and arts and crafts supplies. Emra Habiby Browne
Requesting $25,000 in operational support. The Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation 141 (ISPaD) Project, Inc.
Shuvo Dastidar
142 Just Us Inc.
Gerald Rosero
New York Foundation for 143 Senior Citizens
Elizabeth Sofield
144 Chaverim of Queens
Avi Cyperstein
ISPaD's purpose is to educate everyone about the events and effects of Partition of the Indian Subcontinent as well as other aspects of Indian culture. Requests funding for additional continuing education initiatives to be established City‐wide. Request $250,000 to ensure the continuation of the Home Sharing and Respite Care Program in FY 2016 budget
Requests $15,000 for operating support, including equipment for volunteers, dispatching and communication costs. Angela Mirabile
Requests $60,000 to increase staff. Additional $60,00 is requested to fund an architectural graduate student for 2 years to research 300 additional buildings in Ridgewood and Glendale. Greater Ridgewood 145 Restoration Corporation
116
Kissena Corridor Park 146 Conservancy
Dorothy Woo
Friends of the Brinckeroff 147 Colonial Cemetery
Yolanda Gallagher
The Center for the Women of New York
Ann Jawin
148
Requesting $1.2 million for a meditation garden to be built in the park
To preserve, refurbish, and renovate the Brinckerhoff Cemetery, funding is requested. Requesting $800,00 for the second phase of Ft. Totten building restoration which will feature a space for a Cultural Center
149 Jamaica Muslim Center
Akhter Hussain
150 Tomchei Shabbos of Queens
Adinah Pelman
151 ABLE Community Services
Laurie Ackerman
Funds are requested for a facility to provide social recreation to the youth. Currently, very few services are provided due to lack of funding. Request $20,000 to continue to provide basic foods to the needy. Request funding for a Vocational Training Program for young adults with developmental disabilities.
Elena Maroule
Request $ $10,000 for airtime fees for 2 media outlets in the efforts to reach over 350,000 Greek Cypriot and Greek American immigrants and over a half million New Yorkers throughout the 5 Boroughs. Irene Scheid
Request $100,000 for a new building to house programs that will accommodate additional children. Alsion McKay
Request $20,000 to support implementation of public programs, exhibits, and cultural events.
152 Akna Productions
Alley Pond Environmental 153 Center
154 Bayside Historical Society
155 Braata Productions
Andrew Clarke
Chinese American Planning 156 Council
117
$30,000 is requested for programmatic support. Braata Productions aims to foster and develop a greater interest and appreciation in the Caribbean region. Fuds would be used for marketing, staff, workshops, and exhibits. $300,000 is requested to furnish and upgrade both interior and exterior terrace space serving the Childcare program. Civics United for Environmental Railroad 157 Solutions
Mary Parisen
Funds are requested for a sound and vibration study to be conducted in Queens. Coalition for a Safer 158 Community
Lucy Schilero
159 Dancy Entropy, Inc.
Valerie Green
Request that the 110th Precinct remain at its present site of 94‐41 43rd Avenue; Secondly, funds are requested to help pay for Registration, Insurance, boots, travel and program support. Requests $15,000 for programmatic support, including their rental program and outreach. Miranda Sissons
Requesting $25,000 to serve more than double their number of patients. 160 Doctors of the World USA
161 Dominico American Society
Jose Tejada
Forest Hills Chamber of 162 Commerce
Leslie Brown
Requesting $40,000 for programmatic support, including expenses for teachers and service providers, as well as help provide an Immigrant Workshop on new law and legislation. Requests $4,900 to be used for technical fees, including the staging, sound engineer, and keyboards and lighting. 163 Forest Hills Visiting Neighbors Cynthia Maurer
$7,500 is requested for operational support. Visiting Neighbors' professional staff recruits volunteers, trains them, and provides ongoing support to volunteers and seniors. 164 God's Love We Deliver
Request $90,000 from the Speaker of the City Council to support services citywide; request an additional $10,000 from each council member to support services in each district. 165 Grameen Primacare
Greater Woodhaven 166 Development Corporation
Karen Pearl
Operational support is requested to help provide primary health care that addresses the health needs of immigrant women who lack access to, Georgia Schoonmaker or can't afford, health insurance. Request $15,000 to be allocated for new computers, and the salary for an Maria Thomson
Office Aide. 118
167 Indo‐Caribbean Alliance
Faudia Baijnauth
Latin American Cultural Center of Queens
Nayibe Nunez‐Berger
168
169 Make the Road New York
Javier Valdes
New Immigrant Community 170 Empowerment
Valeria Treves
New York Foundation for 171 Senior Citizens
Kevin Queens
172 Peter Cardella Senior Center
Barbara Toscano
Polonians Organization to 173 Minister Our Community
Ewa Kornacka
Queen of Peace Athletic 174 Association
David Goderich
175 School Sisters of Notre Dame
Sister Catherine Feeney
176 Self Help
Tova Klein
177 Shannon Gaels
Colin Mahers
178 Thalia Spanish Theatre
Angel Gil Orrios
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Requesting $10,000 in expense funds to continue to provide free programs and services to the youth.
Requesting $7,000 to cover two terms of ESL beginner's classes at Queens Center. The support will help them provide vital educational and cultural programs to Latinos in Queens. Request capital support to purchase or build a community center in Queens to meet the rapidly expanding need for our services and programs in Jackson Heights. Requests $60,000 in programmatic support. Additional $60,000 in capital funds is requested. Request $250,000 to allow the Foundation to continue to provide Queens' residents with services necessary to prevent homelessness. Request $31,000 to expand the FRIENDS program from one day a week to three days a week. Requests $58,000 for operating support, and continue the mission of serving the senior population. Seeking $4,500 to cover the purchase of a laptop, high volume color printer and printer cartridges. $25,000 is requested to help support their ESL and High School Equivalency programs. Requests operating support to programs. Funding is requested to continue with Phase Three and Phase Four, which includes the construction of a Plaza Area and the installation of flood lighting. Estimated costs for these projects is $2Million. Request $1Million in capital funding to renovate the theatre. 179 The Lowell School
180 Woodside on the Move
Lonnie Fried
Request $50,000 to help offset the cost of Musical Productions, After School Clubs, and the Interscholastic Sports Program. Adrian Bordoni
Operating support is requested to help provide tenant advocacy programs to clients fearing eviction, not receiving heat, or being intimidated in their own homes. 181 Eastern Queens Alliance
Barbara Brown
Queens Interagency Council 182 on the Aging
Bruce Cunningham
Requesting $800,000 for the design and construction of the exhibit area in the Idle Wild Environmental Center. Request continued funding at maximum levels to sustain quality educational programming and aging advocacy. David Reid
LP FAM is a community based organization dedicated to promoting recreational, educational and cultural activities for the youth of South Ozone Park. Funds are requested for operational support. 183 LP FAM's Youth Organization
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US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table DP05, 5-Year Estimates
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3
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table DP05, 5-Year Estimates
4
State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2013, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban
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US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table DP02, 5-Year Estimates
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State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2013, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban
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US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table B01001, 5-Year Estimates
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13
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table S0103, 5-Year Estimates
14
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15
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16
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table B17001, 5-Year Estimates
17
Ibid.
*As defined by federal poverty guidelines
18
Ibid.
19
Ibid.
20
Ibid.
21
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table B0100, 5-Year Estimates
22
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table C2300, 3-Year Estimates
23
New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Summer Youth Employment
Annual Summary, 2014
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/downloads/pdf/2014_NYC_SYEP_Annual_Summary.pdf
24
New York State Education Department, Graduation Rate Data, 2012, obtained from Citizens’
Committee for Children of New York’s Keeping Track Online database
25
Ibid.
26
New York City Department of Education, Department of Education Enrollment, Capacity, and
Utilization Reports 2013-2014, 2014
*DOE Blue Book calculates utilization based on enrollment, which includes students in Transportable
Classroom Units (TCUs). However, TCU is excluded in Capacity calculations.
**Utilization includes all schools co-located within building;
***92 schools were not included in calculations; DOE Blue Book did not indicate Enrollment or Capacity
27
Office of the New York City Comptroller, State of the Arts: A Plan to Boost Arts Education in New York
City Schools, 2014
28
Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, State of New York City’s
Housing and Neighborhoods, 2013
29
Ibid.
30
Ibid.
2
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Bureau of Labor Statistics at US Department of Labor, County Employment and Wages Second Quarter
2014, 2014, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cewqtr.pdf
32
Ibid.
33
New York State Department of Labor, Rate of Unemployment By County of Residence New York State,
2014
http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/PressReleases/county_rates.pdf
34
Ibid.
35
US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table CB1200A13, 5-Year Estimates
36
Ibid.
37
Ibid.
38
Ibid.
39
Coalition for Queens, Coalition for Queens: 2012 Year in Review,
http://coalitionforqueens.org/year2012
40
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Community Health Survey 2013,Health
Insurance Coverage by Borough
41
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Community Health Survey 2013,Health
Insurance Coverage by Borough
42
New York State Department of Health, New York State Hospital Profile,
http://hospitals.nyhealth.gov/index.php
43
ProPublica, ER Wait Watcher New York Waiting Times, 2014
http://projects.propublica.org/emergency/state/NY
*Data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
** Waiting time refers to the median time that a patient must wait until they are seen by a doctor,
nurse, or nurse practitioner
44
45
Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence: 2014 Fact Sheet, 2015
Ibid.
46
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Annual Ridership Data,
http://web.mta.info/nyct/facts/ridership/
47
Ibid.
48
Tri-State Transportation Campaign, The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking, 2014
http://tstc.org/reports/danger15/Queens.pdf
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