tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49875333296756722002024-03-14T03:53:20.621-04:00New Dorp Central Civic AssociationStaten Island, New YorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-86487147584206634262012-09-17T22:26:00.000-04:002012-09-17T22:26:45.804-04:00Meeting Thursday Night - September 20Neighbors ... friends ... we meet this Thursday evening at 8pm at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at 2760 Amboy Road. After this, our next meeting will be in November.<br />
Come to the meeting and help us set our agenda for this year.<br />
Bring your issues and concerns. Work with us for a better neighborhood.<br />
You know how good New Dorp is.<br />
Help us make it better.<br />
See you at the meeting.<br />
> Joe Markowski<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-66915283407401844432012-06-20T21:17:00.001-04:002012-06-20T21:17:51.323-04:00Meeting Thursday June 21<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Our next meeting is Thursday night June 21 at </span><time hour="20" minute="0"><span style="font-family: Arial;">8pm</span></time><span style="font-family: Arial;"> at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at </span><street><address>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">At this last meeting before the summer break we will recap the information shared with us throughout the year by our various speakers: Frank DiTommaso (DiTommaso Realty), Jay Anderson (SI EDC), Len Garcia-Duran (SI City Planning), Bob Englert (Office of the Borough President) and Timothy G. Boylan and Pablo Vengoechea (Architecture Urban Planning, LLP). All these knowledgeable and concerned speakers shared their insights about our community as part of our look at our community as part of the New Dorp 2020/25 Project. We asked: what could New Dorp look like? what will New Dorp look like? Our challenge now is what do we do with that information.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Remember our new format for the upcoming year. Starting in September 2012 we will alternate between having a meeting and publishing a newsletter. We will have meetings in September, November, March and May. We will publish an expanded newsletter in October, January/February, April and June. December will be spent celebrating the holidays.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Does that limit the information you will get or limit your ability to bring up an issue effecting this neighborhood? Not at all. There will be constant access to us through our Post Office mailbox, our email box, our telephone, our blog and our Facebook page. If you want to reach us with a question or share some information or an opinion, there are numerous avenues available to each of you. Check the listing elsewhere in this newsletter. What avenues?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">> Joe Markowski</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-54167525212465199552012-05-14T22:34:00.000-04:002012-05-14T22:34:56.351-04:00Meeting Thursday - May 17Greetings.<br />
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Last month Bob Englert, the Director of Land Use from the Office of the Staten Island Borough President gave us an extensive look at our community – yesterday, today and some of the possibilities for tomorrow. He provided us with an incredible amount of information and analysis – a lot of food for thought – items that we will continue to discuss over the upcoming months.<br />
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Continuing with a look into the future, our guest speakers this month will be Timothy G. Boylan and Pablo Vengoechea from the firm Architecture Urban Planning, LLP. Tim and Pablo worked on the Growth Management Task Force and continue to be actively involved in our Island. They will talk about planning strategies for New Dorp from the architect’s perspective. They are here as part of our look at our community as part of the New Dorp 2020/25 Project. What could New Dorp look like? What will New Dorp look like?<br />
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Come to our meeting Thursday night at 8pm at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at 2750 Amboy Road... share your thoughts and ideas ... and bring a neighbor! <br />
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> Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-52504884761223118082012-04-25T20:56:00.001-04:002012-04-25T20:56:29.069-04:00New Dorp Beach Clean Up Saturday April 28The residents of the New Dorp Beach community will be hosting a beach clean-up on Saturday, April 28th at 9a.m. I am informed that our Congressman Micheal Grimm will also be in attendance assisting in our beach maintenance. Please feel free to forward this effort on and hope to see many more in attendance.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-4724030179659495462012-04-19T22:37:00.001-04:002012-04-19T22:37:49.317-04:00What a Meeting !Tonight Bob Englert from the Borough President's Office gave an incredible presentation to us that has my head spinning.<br /><br />Combining a thoughtful analysis with a concise Powerpoint presentation, Mr. Englert provided us with food for thought ... a feast of ideas and suggestions and insights that spoke to our look at New Dorp and its future ... as part of our New Dorp 2020/25 Project.<br /><br />Over the upcoming days I hope to share some of his insights and challenges for our consideration.<br /><br />You may have missed a terrific meeting but I need you to be part of our review.<br /><br />Let's use his contribution to our efforts to further our examination. Let's use his contribution to spur on our efforts.<br /><br />I want to thank Bob and the Borough President for their thoughtful and rich contribution to our Project.<br /><br />> Joe Markowski, PresidentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-74040273103303731472012-04-18T07:46:00.001-04:002012-04-18T07:46:55.733-04:00Meeting Thursday April 19Friends ... neighbors ... we meet Thursday night April 19 at 8pm at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at 2750 Amboy Road.<br /><br />Our guest speaker will be Robert Englert who will give us Borough Hall's perspective on New Dorp 2020/25 ... our ongoing look at what our community may / should / could look like at that time.<br /><br />Come share your views ... ask questions ... and bring a neighbor.<br /><br />> JoeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-47842198483867423892012-03-12T19:06:00.001-04:002012-03-12T19:07:35.442-04:00Meeting Thursday March 15 at 8pmGreetings ... Ok, you win. I am not going to allude to Winter any more because it looks like we will not be having one this year. I cannot remember ever experiencing a Winter this gentle. No complaints mind you. But it just doesn’t feel right. … But so it goes.<br /><br />This month we will resume our look at the future of New Dorp and what it should / could look like. We will welcome Len Garcia-Duran the Director of the Staten Island Office of City Planning. He will share with us the possibilities for our neighborhood based on what is allowable by our zoning.<br /><br />Then in April we will be joined by Robert Englert from the Borough President’s office who will share with us the insights and expectations from Borough Hall.<br /><br />Last month we recapped and reviewed various issues in our neighborhood – Kohl’s, the CVS on Hylan Blvd., the new ball field at the foot of New Dorp Lane, Cedar Grove Beach, the NYPD Police cameras by the train station, the impact of the muni-meters on the Lane and Plaza, slow zone streets and other issues.<br /><br />As part of our New Dorp 2020/25 Project, we had a visit from Frank DiTommaso of DiTomasso Realty who spoke to us about New Dorp today ... that our neighborhood remains a desirable location. Then we had a visit from Jay Anderson, Director of Projects for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, who shared the insight of the SIEDC into Staten Island and the future. We heard him talk of the possibilities that exist in the retail and service industries for our community.<br /><br />Next to visit with us will be some architects and builders for their views of where we are, where we are going and where we need to be going. So look for those over the upcoming months.<br /><br />To repeat, I am not saying that we need to go in any specific direction. I am saying that we need to start thinking about these things and talking about these things and inviting speakers in who will help us understand the pluses and minuses of the various options we have.<br /><br />Lastly, as I’ve mentioned and will continue to mention, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it. See you around the neighborhood. <br /><br />- Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-3029618567652821332012-02-14T22:02:00.001-05:002012-02-14T22:03:54.203-05:00Meeting Thursday February 16 at 8pmWe meet Thursday night at 8pm at the Kells-Grennie ASmerican Legion Post at 2750 Amboy Road ... and ...<br /><br />Greetings ... Ok … I know its Winter and you know its Winter but … wow … what a gentle Winter it has been. Not that I am complaining. It’s wonderful … unless you like shoveling snow, selling rocksalt and turning up the thermostat. We have another 6 weeks to go … but we already have 6 weeks behind us. So let’s be thankful for the weather up until now.<br /><br />This month we will recap and review the various issues in our neighborhood – Kohl’s, the CVS on Hylan Blvd., the new ballfield at the foot of New Dorp Lane, Cedar Grove Beach, the NYPD Police cameras by the train station, the impact of the muni-meters on the Lane and Plaza, slow zone streets … and any other issues you might have. Let’s get an up-to-date status on these items and identify our next actions if any.<br /><br />What should New Dorp look like in 2020? Or 2025? What should the Lane look like? We call it the New Dorp 2020/25 Project. We started this process with a visit from Frank DiTommaso of DiTomasso Realty who spoke to us about New Dorp today ... that our neighborhood remains a desirable location. Then we had a visit from Jay Anderson, Director of Projects for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, who shared the insight of the SIEDC into Staten Island and the future. We heard him talk of the possibilities that exist in the retail and service industries for our community.<br /><br />Next month we will resume our look at the future of New Dorp and what it should / could look like. In March we will welcome Len Garcia-Duran the Director of the Staten Island Office of City Planning. He will share with us the possibilities for our neighborhood based on what is allowable by our zoning. In April we will be joined by Robert Englert from the Borough President’s office who will share with us the insights and expectations from Borough Hall.<br /><br />After that we will welcome some architects and builders for their views of where we are, where we are going and where we need to be going. So look for those over the upcoming months.<br /><br />To repeat, I am not saying that we need to go in any specific direction. I am saying that we need to start thinking about these things and talking about these things and inviting speakers in who will help us understand the pluses and minuses of the various options we have.<br /><br />Meanwhile … as I’ve said in the past, we rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. We have sent out our membership renewals and hope you will take a few moments out to renew your commitment to our community and this organization. (An asterisk after your name means we have received your renewal.) Your support is vital both through your dues, donations and participation. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs could help to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter.<br /><br />Lastly, as I’ve mentioned and will continue to mention, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it. See you around the neighborhood. <br /><br />Joe Markowski, PresidentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-80561465464035419632011-12-13T21:41:00.001-05:002011-12-13T21:41:50.056-05:00Meeting Thursday December 15Friends ... neighbors ... we meet this Thursday evening for a brief review of area topics followed by the raffling of our two holiday baskets and then some good cheer and conversation with friends.<br /><br />Join the festivities.<br /><br />Note: There will be no meeting in January ... newsletter yes ... meeting no.<br /><br />Remember ... if you see something ... say something ... share the info with us.<br /><br />... and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!<br /><br />> Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-6374449953336570672011-11-28T22:19:00.000-05:002011-11-28T22:20:01.760-05:00November Meeting RecapOK … now that the Thanksgiving holiday is beyond us and we are all busy preparing for Christmas … let me share a few remarks from our last meeting.<br /><br />Jay Anderson from the Staten Island EDC spoke to us about the outlook for Staten Island and New Dorp over the upcoming years as part of our New Dorp 2020/25 Project.<br /><br />Most of the heavy industrial development will occur on the north shore particularly along the waterway. That is where the businesses are and that is where the zoning will permit that type of growth. It is an opportunity that exists but must be cultivated.<br /><br />What type of economic opportunity are we most likely to see in New Dorp? Our neighborhood is most likely to benefit from service industries and retail growth. The Lane, Plaza and Hylan Blvd are suitable zones that can support and nourish those opportunities.<br /><br />So the outlook is good for our neighborhood. It can remain a desirable location for living and working.<br /><br />Our December meeting will have an update on the issues in the neighborhood followed by some merriment … and the raffling off of our two holiday baskets. (Call 718-979-6011 to buy tickets.)<br /><br />Instead of a holiday grab bag we ask that you bring some items for our troops as part of our ongoing “Support Our Troops” initiative.<br /><br />January we stay inside and try and keep warm … and then in February we will resume our review of our neighborhood and its future as we invite in the City Planning Team from Staten Island to talk about the zoning in our community and what it will permit.<br /><br />Remember … we need your support.<br /><br />Renew your membership.<br /><br />Not a member? Call 718-979-6011 and join … only $18 per year … that’s a nickel a day.<br /><br />And don’t be afraid to invite a neighbor to join.<br /><br />Thanks for your continuing support …<br /><br />> Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-89586304207204256272011-11-16T22:16:00.000-05:002011-11-16T22:17:39.290-05:00Meeting Thursday Nov 17 - Be there !We meet Thursday night Nov 17 at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at 2750 Amboy Road at 8pm. Our guest speaker will be Jay Anderson from the SIEDC. He will be telling us about the SIEDC's view of the future of Staten Island over the upcoming years as part of our New Dorp 2020/25 Project. Plan on coming and bring a neighbor.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-90100673075360194182011-10-20T22:16:00.002-04:002011-10-20T22:27:18.991-04:00You Missed a Good One!<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">At our meeting tonight Frank DiTomasso of <em><strong>DiTomasso Realty</strong></em> shared a wealth of information about the current state of our community from a real estate perspective. And it made us feel good to get an objective view of the neighborhood and its pluses and minuses. I will be sharing some of his insights with you over the upcoming days.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">A nice crowd got to hear his overview.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">We also heard about the numerous programs available at our local library from Jan Klucevsek of the New Dorp Branch ...</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">... as well as an update on our neighborhood from Community Affairs Police Office Kevin Medefendt. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Not to mention "Ann's Joke of the Month".</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Yep ... you missed a good one.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">> <em>Joe Markowski</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-3364860604927462812011-09-29T18:45:00.003-04:002011-09-29T18:53:26.731-04:00Dining Through New Dorp at Nini's CafeWe celebrated our 50th Dining Through New Dorp event last night at Nini's at 710 New Dorp Lane.<br /><br />At our last meeting some of our members said we just had to try the Pork Chops with Vinegar and Peppers at Nini's.<br /><br />So most all of us did.<br /><br />... and they were terrific! Very tasty ... large portions ... wonderful sauce/ gravy ... truly a wonderful taste.<br /><br />Just wanted to mention it.<br /><br />A special thanks to Nini's for sharing their hospitality with us.<br /><br />> <em>Joe Markowski </em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-79182020656739678282011-09-21T22:24:00.002-04:002011-09-21T22:32:16.406-04:00Low Income Senior Housing Becoming Available on North Shore<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Greetings ... I got some information at this morning's meeting of the Aging Committee at Community Board 2 and wanted to share it with you so you could share it with anyone you know who could be interested or in need.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">They are now accepting applications for new low income, subsidized, senior housing – Victory-Fiedler Senior Apartments.<br /><br />This senior housing apartment building is located at 150 Victory Blvd (next to old Tompkinsville Theatre) near Westervelt Avenue . The building will have 39 - 1 bedroom apartments for persons age 62 years or older. The total annual income maximum (as listed in the ad) is:<br />· 1 person $28,650<br />· 2 persons $32,750 <br /><br />An ad for these units was published in the newspapers this past Sunday (Daily News, SI Advance, El Diario). Applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis.<br /><br />Sylvia Mitchell is the “Rental Director” for this SHRC (Senior Housing Resource Corporation) project and can answer any questions you may have.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please call Sylvia Mitchell – 718-981-6226.</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">[ Information supplied by </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Nikki Odlivak, President/CEO ]</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">CASC - Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc.<br />SHRC - Senior Housing Resource Corporation<br />56 Bay Street, 5th Fl<br />Staten Island, NY 10301<br />718-981-6226</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So please spread the word.</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">These will be subsidized units so financial help may be available for someone in need.</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">> <em>Joe Markowski</em></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></p><br /><p><br /></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-39219125633728473222011-09-13T21:36:00.000-04:002011-09-13T21:37:38.310-04:00Meeting - Sep 15 - Thursday - 8pmYes ... our first meeting of the new season is this Thursday, September 15 at 8pm at the Kells-Grennie American Legion Post at 2750 Amboy Road.<br /><br />Come now and begin the discussion of what New Dorp should look like in 2020 ... as well as other more current concerns.<br /><br />Hope to see you then.<br /><br />> Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-78112430230093725972011-09-10T20:50:00.002-04:002011-09-10T20:54:04.808-04:00The End of SummerGreetings ... well … the long summer is quickly winding down. And it has been an incredible summer. What have we seen? Temperatures rising to 106 degrees! An earthquake! A hurricane! Wow … if that isn’t an incredible mix of natural phenomena … what is?<br /><br />And for me it has been an incredible summer. A personal note if I may. When I was younger I used to wonder why old people talked so much about grandkids. Heck … they were just little kids. Au contraire. Now I see what they were talking about. Having one of those little ones call you “grandpa” is quite an amazing event and I’ve been blessed to have that experience. But enough about me.<br /><br />Our next meeting is Thursday September 15 at 8pm. ( Our newletter will say September 18 but that was because I was still looking at the August calendar. My Bad. )<br /><br />There are many things we will need to talk about this year. The new ballfield at the foot of New Dorp Lane. Kohl’s – what is it’s status? … Sterling Avenue gets repaved. ( What is your new nomination for the worst street in New Dorp? I nominate the stretch of Ross Avenue between 10th and the railroad. It is quite painful. What is your suggestion? ) … Cedar Grove Beach / Park. How did it pan out over the summer? … What’s next as we talk about the water problems that our members face?<br /><br />It’s been mentioned to me that New Dorp Lane is dirtier than ever. What do you think? Is it? It certainly has more vacant stores than we have seen in a long time.<br /><br />And let’s talk about the Lane. Actually I would like us to begin a discussion about the future of New Dorp. What should New Dorp look like in 2020? Or 2030? What should the Lane look like? Hairdressers, tattoo parlors, pizza places, pet stores, restaurants and empty stores. What types of businesses can the Lane support? What type should it support? What do we need in our neighborhood? We have decried attempts to allow buildings which are higher … myself included. But in a future New Dorp … if you want more people to walk the Lane and shop in its stores … would it make more sense to allow some buildings full of apartments so there were shoppers around? I know we had a presentation earlier about a large structure for seniors and it met a lot of resistance … much of it warranted. But if we do not have higher density housing near public transportation then who will be the shoppers along the Lane? How do we keep our small town feel without limiting our possibilities.<br /><br />I am not saying that we need to go in that direction. I am saying that we need to start thinking about these things and talking about these things and inviting speakers in who will help us understand the pluses and minuses of the various options we have.<br /><br />There are few jobs for our young people on the island. There are few places for young people to gather. There are fewer places that our young people can afford to live in. They are leaving New Dorp. They are leaving the Island. Have we created an atmosphere that prevents them from establishing roots and growing in our community? What direction are we headed? Is there room for them in our vision of the future?<br /><br />And the ways we communicate with each other. The newsletter ( I hope ) still has a place in our lives. However the handwriting is quite clear that the future will be electronic and found on a smartphone or tablet or some other device. Social networks move vast amounts of information faster than any telephone calling tree. Check out Facebook and how all our politicians and businesses have taken to using it. They know where the future is. We need to recognize that as well.<br /><br />We have a Facebook page which is updated much too infrequently. I need to get much better at that. I am not exactly a Luddite but when it comes to Facebook I remain really basic. When it comes to Twitter I don’t tweet. However if we want to engage the young in our community then we need to embrace these technologies. No high school or college student is going to read our newsletter. They might … just might … check out our Facebook page. We need to move in that direction. They could have input … make suggestions … become an active part of our community and a participant in the ongoing dialogue.<br /><br />Ok … let me get off my soapbox. (Kids … have your parents or grandparents explain that to you.)<br /><br />As I’ve said in the past, we rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. Your support is vital both through your dues and donations. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs helps to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter.<br /><br />We will be sending out of membership renewals soon. Please support our efforts on your behalf.<br /><br />Lastly, as I’ve mentioned and will continue to mention, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it.<br /><br />See you around the neighborhood.<br /><br /><em>Joe Markowski, President</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-67584636822368169702011-06-06T20:43:00.002-04:002011-06-06T20:47:15.521-04:00Hylan Blvd Transportation Improvement Study<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) are working together to improve overall operations and safety of Hylan Boulevard for transit users, motorists, and pedestrians.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The goals are to:<br />• Reduce bus travel time and improve reliability for express and local buses<br />• Improve traffic flow at congested intersections<br />• Improve safety for all corridor users, including motorists, transit riders, and pedestrians</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">There will be a </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Presentation at 7:15 PM<br />The Renaissance<br />Regency Room<br />2131 Hylan Boulevard<br />(at Bedford Avenue)<br />Staten Island, NY</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Come to the Public Meeting to:<br />• View preliminary treatments developed to improve bus service, traffic flow and safety along the corridor<br />• Learn about proposed Select Bus Service station locations and service plans<br />• Provide your input and talk with project team members</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-25285955115123544342011-05-18T20:32:00.002-04:002011-05-18T20:35:15.720-04:00May Meeting - Thursday May 19 at 8pmGreetings ... Ok … we tried it one more time … the regular way … newsletter to printer … newsletter to Post Office … newsletters to you PRIOR to the meeting. How did it work this month? I got my newsletter on Tuesday. What about you?<br /><br />It has been a full season for us as we have had a series of speakers to provide us with a broad range of things to consider. Councilman Jim Oddo held his Civic Roundtable at our February meeting … bringing together Community Leaders from across his district and providing us with an insight in the workings of the City and our budget challenges. In March our guest speaker was Michael Reiser who is the Recycling Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education with growNYC. Mr. Reiser talked to us about the Paper Challenge contest being conducted across the three Community Boards as well as other updates on our recycling efforts. Last month Randy Lee spoke to us on a proposal to develop a senior residence atop the Municipal Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane. It would be called the St.James Residence. The room was full of neighborhood residents and a sizeable representation from the Business Community in New Dorp.<br /><br />Originally we were to be visited by Adena Long, the Borough Parks Commissioner, this month but due to a scheduling conflict we will need to wait until our June meeting before we can meet with her and learn of her vision for our neighborhood.<br /><br />This month let’s revisit all the issues in our neighborhood … gather whatever updates we can … lay out the issues that we need to keep in the forefront as we go forward. We also will be putting together out nominations for elections next month as we prepare our organization to deal with the changing nature of our community.<br /><br />We rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. Your support is vital both through your dues and donations. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs helps to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter.<br /><br />Lastly and as I’ve mentioned quite a bit lately, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it.<br /><br />See you around the neighborhood.<br /><br />> <em>Joe Markowski</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-54992789841169867312011-04-18T20:28:00.000-04:002011-04-18T20:29:06.408-04:00Upcoming Meeting Thursday April 21Greetings ... OK … I am going to keep this short and sweet. For three of the last four months our newsletter has not arrived on time to allow you to attend our meeting. Three out of four months. That is a pitiful performance. So I’m hoping for a much better result this month. Thursday the 21st will tell. We were honored last month by our guest speaker Michael Reiser who is the Recycling Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education with growNYC. Mr. Reiser talked to us about the Paper Challenge contest being conducted across the three Community Boards as well as other updates on our recycling efforts. Community Board 2 actually won $4 thou for the first quarter of 2011. ( I think we came in 2nd.) This month we will hear from Randy Lee on a proposal to develop a senior residence atop the Municipal Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane. It would be called the St.James Residence and … well come to the meeting and hear all about it. Present your questions. Get the answers you need. In May we will be visited by Adena Long, the Borough Parks Commissioner. Never forget that an important part of this dynamic is your feedback and participation. We need your comments, your concerns, your suggestions, your observations, your compliments, your complaints. It is your neighborhood. What is on your mind? Let us know at 718-979-6011, <a href="mailto:newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com">newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com</a> or comment on the blog. Check us out at <a href="http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com/">http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com</a> for continuous updates. We rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. Your support is vital both through your dues and donations. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs helps to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter. Lastly and as I’ve mentioned quite a bit lately, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it. See you around the neighborhood. Joe Markowski, PresidentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-36089597878702345802011-04-11T20:28:00.002-04:002011-04-11T20:30:37.458-04:00Meeting Next WeekJust wanted to send out an early reminder. We meet Thursday April 21. Our guest speaker will be Randy Lee who will give us an overview of a proposal to build senior housing atop the current Municipal Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane. Mark your calendars. Bring a friend. Bring your questions and concerns. I hope to see you then. > Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-72189948717920761112011-03-15T22:44:00.001-04:002011-03-15T22:46:03.883-04:00Questions for the DEP? Questions about your water usage?DEP IS COMING TO YOUR COMMUNITY!<br />Please join the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and Council Members Vincent M. Ignizio, James S. Oddo and Deborah L. Rose for a Customer Service Outreach Event in your community.<br />At the event you can:<br />• Discuss your water bill one-on-one with a DEP Customer Service Representative.<br />• Learn about other payment options.<br />• Learn about the Water Debt Assistance Program: Customers who meet the eligibility criteria can defer their unpaid water and sewer bill until the property is sold.<br />• Sign up for the direct debit program: Customers who enroll in the direct debit program will receive a 2% discount on their bill.<br />• Learn about Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and what it means for you.<br />• Learn about new and existing capital projects in your community.<br />TIME:<br />Wednesday, March 30, 2011<br />7:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br />LOCATION:<br />Joan and Alan BernikowJewish Community Center<br />1466 Manor Road<br />Staten Island, NY 10314<br />FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />Call 718-595-7000 or visitDEP’s website at nyc.gov/depUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-64661591911927703882011-03-14T20:36:00.000-04:002011-03-14T20:37:28.714-04:00Meeting Thursday Night March 17, 2011Greetings ... with the snows behind us and heavy rains taking their place (and I’m sure most of us prefer the rain to the snow) we long for the warmer weather that Spring will bring to us … and hopefully soon.<br /><br />We were honored last month by Council Member James Oddo who conducted his Civic Roundtable at our February meeting. The room was full as the Councilman updated us on the budget challenges facing the city and our need to begin confronting these realities. We were also honored by the presence of the Civic Leaders of the various associations throughout his district. (Check out our blog. I will be posting some excellent photos from the meeting … photos taken by AJ Basile of the Councilman’s staff).<br /><br />This month our guest speaker will be Michael Reiser who is the Recycling Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education with growNYC. Mr. Reiser will talk to us about the Paper Challenge contest being conducted across the three Community Boards as well as other updates on our recycling efforts. Our meeting will revert back to its regular starting time of 8pm. Plan now on attending. And did I mention … bring a neighbor?<br /><br />In April we will hear from Randy Lee on a proposal to develop a senior residence atop the Municipal Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane.<br /><br />In May we will be visited by Adena Long, the Borough Parks Commissioner.<br /><br />We have a busy year ahead of us. Never forget that an important part of this dynamic is your feedback and participation. We need your comments, your concerns, your suggestions, your observations, your compliments, your complaints. It is your neighborhood. What is on your mind? Let us know at 718-979-6011, <a href="mailto:newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com">newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com</a> or comment on the blog. Check us out at <a href="http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com/">http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com</a> for continuous updates.<br /><br />Our dues notices for the 2011 year have been mailed. We rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. Your support is vital both through your dues and donations. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs helps to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter.<br /><br />Lastly and as I’ve mentioned quite a bit lately, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it.<br /><br />See you around the neighborhood. <br /><br />Joe Markowski, PresidentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-15730235238606780002011-02-26T16:35:00.003-05:002011-02-26T16:37:54.958-05:00NYPL Events for Teens in AprilThinking about what can your teen will be able to do in April? Here are some suggestions ...<br /><br />April 2011 Events for Teens at New Dorp Branch Library<br /><br />Anime/Manga Discussion Group April - 4/6<br />3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Talk about the latest Manga! Create your own Art in anime style or in any style! Have fun discussing the newest anime and making friends! Learn about Japanese culture! For ages 12-18.<br /><br />Teen Café Remixed April - 4/4, 4/11, 4/25<br />2:30 – 4:30 PM Come join us for fun in the community room. Play your favorite games on the PS3 and the Wii. Come hang out with your friends! You can bring your snacks, soda, coffee, homework, iPod. Check out a laptop and browse the internet! For ages 12-18.<br /><br />Teen-Art! April - 4/27<br />3:00 – 4:00 PM Come and be creative at your library! Have fun making your own art, any style you choose. All materials will be provided. For ages 12-18.<br /><br />Learn to Knit<br />April - 4/6<br />4:00 - 5:00 PM<br />Drop 1, purl 2! Make a hat, scarf, potholder, and more. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18.<br /><br />So reach out at our local library and get involved.<br /><br />> Joe MarkowskiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-15919068707712634462011-02-25T12:06:00.001-05:002011-02-25T12:11:05.216-05:00Bridge Work ImpactIf you are planning on crossing the V-N bridge this weekend be advised of the following ...<br /><br />The work planned on the Staten Island Expressway from Friday & Saturday has been moved to Saturday and Sunday instead. What work? See below ...<br /><br />Subject: DOT work may affect Verrazano traffic this weekend<br /><br />Hello everyone:Just want to alert you that NYS DOT work on the Staten Island Expressway may affect early morning Verrazano-Narrows Bridge travelers this weekend.Work includes lane closures and full, intermittent closures of SIE leading to and from the bridge.NYS DOT work will take place on the Brooklyn (east) bound SIE on Friday, Feb. 25th to Saturday, Feb. 26th from 10PM to 10AM and will include full, intermittent 15-minute closures of the highway between 2AM and 5AM. During full closures of the SIE (278 East) a detour will be in place at Clove Road for traffic heading to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn.The work will be repeated in the Staten Island- (west) bound direction Saturday, February 26th to Sunday, February 27th from 11:59PM to Noon, and will include full, intermittent 15-minute closures of the highway between 2AM and 5AM.During this time, drivers should follow detour signs after going through the Verrazano's Staten Island-bound toll plaza and exit the expressway via Narrows Road/Hylan Blvd, Lily Pond Avenue, or Bay Street exits. Drivers who want to continue on the SIE can exit at the Narrows Road/Hylan Boulevard exit and follow detour signs back onto the highway.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987533329675672200.post-85917880653016812882011-02-14T05:32:00.002-05:002011-02-14T05:34:58.895-05:00Upcoming Meetings ... Including Ours on ThursdayGreetings ... I don’t know about you … but I have had my fill of snow and shoveling and shoveling and more shoveling. I am now thinking of Spring even though I know it is quite far off and we have all of February and March to go through.<br /><br />Our dues notices for the 2011 year have been mailed. We rely on your support to keep the Association going and involved in this community. Your support is vital both through your dues and donations. The support of various merchants and entrepreneurs helps to finance our newsletter. Let us know if you are aware of a business in our community that would like to be represented in our newsletter.<br /><br />Now for our upcoming year. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 7pm. We will be hosting <strong>Council Member James Oddo and his Civic Roundtable</strong>. At this meeting the heads of various Civic Organizations gather to hear updates from the Council Member and raise various questions and issues to him. This meeting starts at 7pm. So mark your calendars now and let one of your New Year’s resolutions be to become more involved in your community and hopefully this organization.<br /><br />Did I mention bring a neighbor?<br /><br />In March we will hear from <strong>Michael Reiser on the Recycling Program in New York City</strong> and some upcoming challenges and changes.<br /><br />In April we will hear from <strong>Randy Lee on a proposal to develop a senior residence</strong> atop the Municipal Parking Lot on New Dorp Lane.<br /><br />And in May we will be visited by <strong>Adena Long, the Borough Parks Commisioner</strong>.<br /><br />We have a busy year ahead of us. Also, never forget that an important part of this dynamic is your feedback and participation. We need your comments, your concerns, your suggestions, your observations, your compliments, your complaints. It is your neighborhood. What is on your mind? Let us know at 718-979-6011, <a href="mailto:newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com">newdorpcentralcivic@yahoo.com</a> or comment on the blog. Check us out at <a href="http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com/">http://www.ndcca.blogspot.com</a> for continuous updates.<br /><br />Lastly and as I’ve mentioned quite a bit lately, I need you to sing aloud the need for civic involvement and invite your neighbors to join. The more voices the smoother and richer the sound. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood. You live here. You know why it is a respected and desirable community. Be proud of it.<br /><br />See you around the neighborhood.<br /><br />> <em>Joe Markowski</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0