Bronx Community Board 2

Department of Parks and Recreation

Reconstruct North Brother Island and allow public access.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request is not recommended for funding.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request is not recommended for funding. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Plant more trees throughout the District including memorial trees.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Install a permanent pool at Barretto Point Park.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

The District can benefit with more Park Enforcement regarding illegal cooking, and during closure of certain Parks.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Housing Preservation & Development

There is a need for affordable housing for single low income and middle income individuals.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: HPD finances and supports different types of projects. Many projects are 100% affordable, and a portion of those units are ELI/VLI. Some projects contain a majority of ELI/VLI units. While HPD is breaking affordable housing production records, there is more work to be done. HPD will continue to maximize the use of subsidy and Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to projects in our development pipeline throughout the Five Boroughs, including those serving Very Low Income (VLI) and Extremely Low Income (ELI) populations.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The Adopted Budget includes a city-wide allocation for this work. Specific locations are determined by the Agency. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Provide more oversight to Management Companies who have multiple violations in certain buildings.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This is not a budget request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This is not a budget request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Housing Preservation & Development

The District can benefit from Affordable Home Ownership subsidies from HPD.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: HPD will continue to fund affordable home ownership opportunities through an expanding HomeFirst Initiative and the OpenDoor project pipeline.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The Executive Budget includes a city-wide allocation for this work. Specific locations are determined by the Agency. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Resurface local streets on a yearly basis. The District has a high number of vehicles traveling everyday and the roads needs yearly resurfacing.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The agency can accommodate the request if the Community Board could provide additional information of roadways that need to be resurfaced in the district.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Improve overall parking. The District is losing parking due to traffic pedestrian safety improvements. The District needs to replenish the loss parking spaces.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: More information is needed to properly address this concern.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: More information is needed to properly address this concern. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

With the completion of new road construction, the District needs additional traffic signage.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The agency needs more information for this request. Can the Community Board provide a list of intersections to be studied for possible improvements.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The agency needs more information for this request. Can the Community Board provide a list of intersections to be studied for possible improvements. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Increase Snow removal equipment in District.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Capital Funding was provided to implement a project that addresses this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Capital Funding was provided to implement a project that addresses this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Increase cameras throughout the Industrial Business Zone to enforce illegal dumping.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Small Business Services

The District's Business Improvement District (BID) can greatly benefit in expanding the corridor and would need additional funding.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Small Business Services

Provide job training for local residents for local jobs. The District benefits from an Industrial Business Zone and training should reflect opportunities from the iBZ.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been funded.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been funded. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Increase Argus cameras throughout the District, including Parks in the District.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Argus cameras are funded via allocations from elected officials for use within their districts. Specific location recommendations should be provided to the local precinct commander for submission to the Information Technology Bureau once funding is allocated. The NYPD will attempt to accommodate specific location requests whenever funding is provided, but reserves the right to place cameras as appropriate due to current crime trends and operational needs.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Argus cameras are funded via allocations from elected officials for use within their districts. Specific location recommendations should be provided to the local precinct commander for submission to the Information Technology Bureau once funding is allocated. The NYPD will attempt to accommodate specific location requests whenever funding is provided, but reserves the right to place cameras as appropriate due to current crime trends and operational needs. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Increase the 41st precinct's funds for enhanced personnel throughout the entire district due to the increase in foot traffic and vehicle traffic. - Increase funds for enhanced school safety personnel - Increase Park Enforcement Patrol Agents Within Community District #2 (Every community board should have its own deployment unit: 1 Sgt. and 6-8 Officers)

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Education

Increase seating capacity in the community board so students won't need to travel via public transportation to attend class.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Community Board located in sub-districts without identified seat need.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Community Board located in sub-districts without identified seat need. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Environmental Protection

Clean out catch basins to prevent improve drainage.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Create proper outreach coordination with the District of vector surveillance schedule.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Youth & Community Development

Create more After-School programing to decrease at-risk engagement and promote social growth.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: DYCD has begun a three-year, 20,000 seat expansion of the COMPASS afterschool program.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: DYCD has begun a three-year, 20,000 seat expansion of the COMPASS afterschool program. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Fire Department

The District can benefit from a new EMS Station.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FDNY is supportive of this request in concept, however the priority remains the maintenance/upkeep of existing facilities. FDNY assesses operational needs on a regular basis and will accommodate needs as best able within existing budget
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FDNY is supportive of this request in concept, however the priority remains the maintenance/upkeep of existing facilities. FDNY assesses operational needs on a regular basis and will accommodate needs as best able within existing budget This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Human Resources Administration

The District can benefit from more services providing resources. The District is one of the highest not only in the Bronx, but throughout the City in terms of Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension. Social and Economic conditions, we rank the as one of the highest in poverty and school absenteeism.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: The Agency serves more than 3 million low-income New Yorkers through a broad range of programs to address poverty and income inequality and prevent homelessness. Defer to DOHMH regarding health disparities and DOE regarding school absenteeism.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: The Agency serves more than 3 million low-income New Yorkers through a broad range of programs to address poverty and income inequality and prevent homelessness. Defer to DOHMH regarding health disparities and DOE regarding school absenteeism. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Mayor's Office of Management and Budget

Increase the Operations Budget for Community Boards.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 As of the FY 2027 Executive Budget, each Community Board's budget is being maintained.
2. Published June 30, 2026 As of the FY 2027 Adopted Budget, each Community Board's budget is being maintained. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

New York Public Library

The District Public Library can benefit with more programs to offer the influx of residents.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed. After agency review, if approved, agency will accommodate this request within existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed. After agency review, if approved, agency will accommodate this request within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Transit Authority

Create a water ferry station at the former DOC barge location.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.