March 2016 – Joint Zoning & Development and Transportation Committees

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

Discussion of development proposed for N/E corner Lexington Avenue and 86th Street, including FAR bonus for Inclusionary Housing, transfer of development rights (air rights), and location of new subway entrance(s) (Joint with Transportation Committee). Lessons learned from Manhattan Community Board 6 height limits application Discussion of zoning complaints and concerns about recent developments, including 180 […]

March 2016 – Health, Seniors & Social Services Committee

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 331 East 70th Street(First-Second), Auditorium, New York, NY, United States

Presenters Jennifer Blumenthal, LMSW Volunteer Advocate and Marilyn Lubell, J.D. Board Member for Citizens Committee for Children will present an overview of Citizens Committee for Children’s child well-being data program and a brief overview of conditions for children in Community Board 8. David Liston and Jacqueline Ludorf, Co-Chairs

March 2016 – Environment & Sanitation/Housing Committees

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 331 East 70th Street(First-Second), Auditorium, New York, NY, United States

A representative from the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, will be speaking on the NYC Retrofit Accelerator Program. This program is a resource for building owners looking to implement energy and water efficiency upgrades, and will also be continuing to provide the services from Clean Heat. Abraham Salcedo and Cos Spagnoletti, Co-Chairs, Environment […]

April 2016 – Budget Committee

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

A discussion of community budget priorities with Council Member Dan Garodnick Old Business New Business Barbara Chocky, Chair

April 2016 – Street Life Committee

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

Renewal Applications to the Department of Consumer Affairs and/or Department of City Planning for a Sidewalk Cafe: a.Louya Corp., dba Jacques’ Bistro, 204 East 85th Street (2nd/3rd)-Renewal application for an unenclosed sidewalk café with 13 tables and 27 chairs. DCA#1173625-DCA. Due Date April 17, 2016 b.1462 Second Restaurant LLC, 1462 Second Avenue (76th/77th)-Renewal application for […]

April 2016 – Transportation Committee

Lenox Hill Hospital 130 East 77th Street, Carmel Conference Room, New York, NY, United States

Presentation by New York City Transit re: Second Avenue Subway service plan. (This presentation and discussion are regarding train service/operations, and not construction. MTA Capital Construction will not be present at this meeting.)" Continued discussion of a request for low-floor buses on the M66. Discussion of Madison Avenue/96th Street (Proposal for Bus Operation and Pedestrian […]

April 2016 – Parks and Recreation Committee

Brick Presbyterian Church     Carnegie Room 62 East 92nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Finalizing plans for the June 22 community gathering in support of opening the Queensboro Oval Park to the public full-time. This event will be held at the Queensboro Oval from 5:30-6:45 pm on June 22. Anyone with ideas for this event, or who would be willing to help out at it, is urged to attend this April […]

April 2016 – Youth & Education Committee

The Ramaz School 125 East 85th Street, Heyman Auditorium, New York, NY, United States

Introductions Presentation by Brian Fritsch, NYC Department of Education Pre-K For All Outreach Director, on Pre-K admissions process and types of Pre-K programs available Old/New Business PLEASE NOTE: Please check CB8M.COM website. Go to Committees on menu bar and scroll down to Youth & Education. Click on that and scroll down: · Community Updates · […]

April 2016 – Housing Committee

Marymount Manhattan College      Regina Peruggi Room 221 E 71st St, New York, NY, United States

NYCHA Privatization Housing, Taking Park Space Away For Private Development – Presented By: Doug Baldor Edward Brady Old Business New Business PLEASE NOTE: Please check CB8M.COM website. Go to Committees on menu bar and scroll down to Housing. Click on that and scroll down: Community Updates, as well as, agendas, minutes and resolutions from prior […]

April 2016 – Roosevelt Island Committee

Manhattan Park Theatre Club, Community Room 8 River Road, Roosevelt Island, New York, NY, United States

Presentation by Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and consultants GC Eng & Associates, PC regarding RIOC's Manhattan Tram Station Elevator Modernization Project and Installation of ADA Compliant Elevator located at the Manhattan Tram Station at 60th Street and 2nd Avenue in Tramway Plaza. Jeffrey Escobar and Laurence Parnes, Co-Chairs Minutes: 0416 Roosevelt Island Minutes.pdf