Bronx Community Board 5

Department of Parks and Recreation

Request Funding for Lighting Via Flood lights from the Light Post for the Steps of the park. Also funding Stage/Presentation/Community area at the top of the park. Restoration of walls, railings and update the fencing. To shift the current physical conditions and negative community perceptions of University Woods and help other communities use their parks to improve the conditions of the surrounding neighborhoods.

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

Hire Parks Enforcement Police Officers for Bronx Parks. Our parks are becoming increasingly dangerous and are often unattended/un-patrolled by NYPD. Many parks are becoming havens for drug dealers.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Improve & Develop the Environment Walk at Aqueduct Land from Morton Place to Burnside Avenue. Build a Pedestrian Bridge, ADA Compliance Step Street or Ramp. Aqueduct Walk is adjacent to the newly constructed Morton Playground & Morton Place Homeowners Association. Walkway is in dire need of improvement.

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

Hire Parks Recreation Specialist-Consider Seasonal Hires for Cost Containment. Our parks and playgrounds are in dire need of adequate staff with which to provide recreational activities for the tens of thousands of young people using our parks. We presently have only one recreation staff person for all our parks and playgrounds.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will accommodate part of this request within existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will accommodate part of this request within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Community Board #5 is Requesting the Redesign of the University Avenue Park Malls. University Avenue from West Tremont Avenue to 175th Street. Community Board #5 is requesting that these malls be redesigned to accommodate some benches as well as some additional spaces for tree pits.

The board recorded support for this request from: Department of Parks and Recreation

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Please contact the relevant Agency/Covered Organization after the release of the Adopted Budget for further details concerning this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Please contact the relevant Agency/Covered Organization after the release of the Adopted Budget for further details concerning this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Restore Parks Maintenance Employees (to include the Division of Forestry and a Greenthumb Crew). Bronx Community District #5 has several playgrounds and parks which need to be properly maintained. Essential increases in maintenance staff are needed.

The board recorded support for this request from: Bronx Pro Real Estate Management Corp., Community Board #5

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: Further clarification is needed on this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: Further clarification is needed on this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Phase II Construction for University Woods Park to Develop the Plaza/Stage area of the park. University Woods Park construction improvements will enhance public safety perception and will increase environmental and recreational programming activities within the 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

We are requesting tree plantings for the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue, Roberto Clement State park bridge and West Tremont Avenues. There are few plantings ta this location and there are residencies at this location. Tree plantings would also aesthetically link the park with the nearby community.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: Trees will be planted throughout CB 5 as part of our Neighborhood Tree Planting approach. More details can be found on the Parks website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/trees/street-tree-planting.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: Trees will be planted throughout CB 5 as part of our Neighborhood Tree Planting approach. More details can be found on the Parks website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/trees/street-tree-planting. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Transfer & Develop the Greenthumb Property at Walton Avenue & East 175th Street to the Department of Parks & Recreation. This Greenthumb, maintained by the Mount Hope Housing Company, is a beautiful resource with the potential of becoming a playground for neighborhood children.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: There is already an existing GreenThumb community garden as this location: Townsend Garden (Block 2849 Lot 68). This DPR garden has an active license agreement with an active community group. GreenThumb would welcome expense and/or capital funding to improve this DPR property.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: There is already an existing GreenThumb community garden as this location: Townsend Garden (Block 2849 Lot 68). This DPR garden has an active license agreement with an active community group. GreenThumb would welcome expense and/or capital funding to improve this DPR property. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

There is a lack of green space in Bronx Community Board 5. An identified resource that the community would like to expand and support so as to mitigate this deprivation is to expand the Community Garden program. This would include both greater outreach/recruiting efforts and also greater support for group formation and planning..

Answers published for this request

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

Department of Parks and Recreation

Bean-Morris Community Garden is dilapidated and needs to be overhauled and maintained. The garden is in need of picnic tables and seating so that this area may be better utilized by the community.

The board recorded support for this request from: Davidson Community Center

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request is currently being addressed by another agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request is currently being addressed by another agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Construct New 46th Precinct Facility. The 46th Precinct is in need of a new facility. The current facility is old, dilapidated, archaic and most of the furniture is old & broken. There is no space for parking, causing the streets to be congested with very little space for pedestrians. This situation must be improved not only for the working police officers, but also for the surrounding community.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD’s capital plan doesn’t include funding for a replacement precinct stationhouse. New funding to cover all associated costs are needed before this project can move forward.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD’s capital plan doesn’t include funding for a replacement precinct stationhouse. New funding to cover all associated costs are needed before this project can move forward. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Feasibility Study for the Expansion of the Existing 46th Precinct. Increase in personnel has made it extremely crowded in this old dilapidated and archaic building. This situation must be improved not only for the working police officers, but also for the surrounding community.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD's funding constraints, project capacity, and Department priorities rule out including this project at this time.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD's funding constraints, project capacity, and Department priorities rule out including this project at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Handicap Accessibility in Front of the 46th Precinct. Seniors and physically challenged residents are requesting a ramp and hadrails to the entrance of he 46th Precinct to make it ADA accessible.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request should be supported in the agency's capital budget.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request should be supported in the agency's capital budget. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Hire Additional Clerical Workers for the 46th Precinct. The addition of 100 new officers to the 46th Precinct over the next 24 months will require additional support staff to process paper work and service community requests/complaints.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD total staffing levels depend on decisions made in the Preliminary and Executive budget process. Allocation of uniformed personnel is scheduled by the NYPD only after graduation of Police classes from the Academy. The availability of future funding for civilian personnel depends on the decisions made in the Preliminary and Executive budget process.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYPD total staffing levels depend on decisions made in the Preliminary and Executive budget process. Allocation of uniformed personnel is scheduled by the NYPD only after graduation of Police classes from the Academy. The availability of future funding for civilian personnel depends on the decisions made in the Preliminary and Executive budget process. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

New York Police Department Surveillance Cameras along Burnside Avenue Shopping District from Grand Concourse to Harrison Avenue. Burnside Avenue Shopping district is Vibrant. Merchants and shoppers have concerns about public safety. Surveillance cameras would enhance public safety and would serve as deterrent.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5

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

Community Board #5 requests that the city enhances funding for a Victim Support Services Program in the district which would deal with the victims of crimes or the families of victims of crime. The program would assist these victims and their family's with funeral arrangements, counseling, financial support and other needs of these residents.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: This is outside of the NYPD's jurisdiction. However, there is a State Agency designed to compensate innocent victims of crime for their out of pocket expenses. https://ovs.ny.gov/
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: This is outside of the NYPD's jurisdiction. However, there is a State Agency designed to compensate innocent victims of crime for their out of pocket expenses. https://ovs.ny.gov/ This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Aqueduct Homeowners Request Surveillance Camera's for Grand Avenue, Davidson Avenue and West 181st Street. Homeowners have public safety concerns. Surveillance camera's would enhance public safety and quality life. Cameras will serve as a deterrent.

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

Security cameras are needed along Burnside Avenue between University Avenue and Sedgewick Avenue. This extension of security cameras would effectively extend our request for cameras along Burnside Avenue to our eastern most shopping hub.

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

Parking near the 46th precinct is very constrained. Officers, precinct vehicles, residents and commercial vehicles all compete for constrained space. A means to alleviate this is to build parking decks on the lots operated and owned by NYPD at 2069 and 2119 Valentine Avenue.

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 Transportation

Reconstruct Step Streets from Palisades Place to Sedgwick Avenue. Step Streets are important access points. These are in extremely dangerous condition which must be addressed promptly.

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 Transportation

Increase Staff in Bureau of Highways Maintenance Division: Additional Staff Persons Needed. With an increase in the need to repair streets as well as sidewalks and radways, there is a serious need for additional manpower in the Bronx Highways Maintenance Division. One gang is not sufficient to address the street repair needs in the borough.

The board recorded support for this request from: Burnside Avenue Shopping Steering Committee

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The funding for this request cannot be determined at this time.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The funding for this request cannot be determined at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Reconstruct Step Street from Sedgwick Avenue to Cedar avenue. Step Streets are important access points. This particular step street provides access form Sedgwick Avenue to Cedar Avenue which is the gateway to Roberto Clemente State Park. This location is in extremely poor condition and must be addressed promptly.

The board recorded support for this request from: M. S. 306 Parent Association

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Major Capital Reconstruction of Step Streets are not possible at this time. However, make safe repairs can be made if the conditions are dangerous.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Major Capital Reconstruction of Step Streets are not possible at this time. However, make safe repairs can be made if the conditions are dangerous. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

On Street Parking Study for Community Board 5 Area. On Street Parking is a priority Quality of Life issue for district 5. CB 5 is highly dense bedroom community. In addition, we have 7 Commercial Shopping Districts (Fordham Road, Webster Avenue, South Grand Concourse, Burnside Avenue, West 183rd Street, University Avenue/West Tremont Avenue and Featherbed Lane) and street parking is vital for our Community Board area.

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: Parking concerns are present citywide as curb space is needed for a mix of uses and needs. As per shopping district parking, there are many metered spaces throughout the corridors mentioned which support the need for vehicle turnover.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: Parking concerns are present citywide as curb space is needed for a mix of uses and needs. As per shopping district parking, there are many metered spaces throughout the corridors mentioned which support the need for vehicle turnover. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Reconstruct Step Street from Marion Avenue to 187th Street. The Step Street has been seriously deteriorated. There is heavy pedestrian traffic e.g. students, patrons and residents. Request additional lighting.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Major Capital Reconstruction of Step Streets are not possible at this time. However, make safe repairs can be made if the conditions are dangerous. Additional Lighting should be separated from this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Major Capital Reconstruction of Step Streets are not possible at this time. However, make safe repairs can be made if the conditions are dangerous. Additional Lighting should be separated from this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Create Step Street at Kingsland Place (between West Tremont Avenue and Harrison Avenue) This location is in poor condition. DOT has paved and resurfaced this location in the prior fiscal year, however it remains unsafe and is heavily usedby pedestrians and children. Creating a step street would improve pedestrian mobility. Access now is dangerous for those that are mobility impaired. Repaving/reconstruction should make the step street ADA-compliant.

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: There is no plan to build a Step Street at this location
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: There is no plan to build a Step Street at this location This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Community Board members voiced concern about the lack of adequate lighting along Webster Avenue. A PAL is located at this corner so improved lighting would add to the security of youth and enhance the attraction of this youth recreation facility.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: this is a duplicate request to DOT-674192-C0K1
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: this is a duplicate request to DOT-674192-C0K1 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

The replacement of lighting from conventional lighting to LED will enhance the illumination of the street and increase the durability and service-life of such lights. An improvement in illumination will enhance this area as a commercial node.

The board recorded support for this request from: New York Public Library, Community Board #5

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: All lighting upgrades done citywide are being upgraded to LED
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: All lighting upgrades done citywide are being upgraded to LED This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

New York Public Library

Partial Renovation of Francis Martin Library Branch. Francis Martin Library Branch needs the front faade rehabilitated, HVAC replaced additional units), electrical system upgraded, PC Refresh and VoIP Technology, 1st floor and lower level, (including ADA compliance), including elevator and bathrooms upgraded.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This project is included in the Ten-Year Plan.
2. Published June 30, 2026 It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

New York Public Library

New York Public Library Request the City Restore Funding. The New York Public Library requests that the City restore funding to provide robust six day service including increased hours, diverse programming, strong collections and sufficient staff to support these functions. in these challenging economic times, the services provided through the Library are needed by New Yorkers more than ever.

The board recorded support for this request from: Friends of the Woods

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.

New York Public Library

Extend the library's programming so that it may be open 6 days per week.

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.

New York Public Library

To extend the Francis Martin branch hours to 6 days per week.

The board recorded support for this request from: Mount Hope Housing Company

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.

New York Public Library

We are requesting monies so that staff may be allocated to provide services outside the Francis Martin Library branch. The proposed project will provide one library staffer to supervise reading of library materials in the park abutting the Francis Martin library during summer hours.

Answers published for this request

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

Department of Sanitation

Recently there has been an increased incidence of waste baskets overflowing. This has occured primarilty (but not exclusively) in our main commercial corridore, Burnside Avenue). Incerased basket pick-ups would help a great deal.

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 Sanitation

Create a Step Street Task Force to Clean the City's 128 Step Streets. Until the recent use of Work Experience Program (WEP) workers for cleaning step streets, DOS had abandoned its responsibility for these public streets. CD5 has 12 step streets which are mad unsightly and dangerous by litter.

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 Sanitation

Increase Illegal Dumping Task Force from Current Low Level. Sanitation police personnel cannot serve the ire need of our district. Must improve ability of Department to conduct surveillance and apprehend illegal dumpers. his is a major quality of life concern in CD5.

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 Sanitation

Bronx Community District 5 has no electronics waste recycling infrastructure. There is no collection point within the district. The Community District has been rezoned and residential development is accelerating. This will increase the volume of electronic waste. Our community thereby requests infrastructure for electronic waste disposal/recycling.

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 Youth & Community Development

Community Board #5 requests that DYCD establish a Computer Coding Program in the district for residents, (Youth and Young Adults and senior citizens) to learn computer coding. This is a very important skill which leads to quality job opportunities and assists in their educational development.

The board recorded support for this request from: Good Shepard Services, B.R.A.G. Bronx Rises Against Guns

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Presently, there are a variety of agency-funded programs in the district for this target population. Additional programs are contingent upon available funding and will be distributed through an RFP process. Organizations are encouraged to apply.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Presently, there are a variety of agency-funded programs in the district for this target population. Additional programs are contingent upon available funding and will be distributed through an RFP process. Organizations are encouraged to apply. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Department of Youth & Community Development

Youth have a dearth of recerational facilites in our community and there is significant gang violence. These factors combine to make our youth vulnerable to substance-abusing behaviors. It is for that reasson that we are requesting enhanced services for anti-substance abuse programs in our community

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: Within the district, DYCD funds two community centers, three sports programs, and many afterschool programs.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: Within the district, DYCD funds two community centers, three sports programs, and many afterschool programs. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Department of Youth & Community Development

The mission of the Featherbed Lane Improvement Assoc. two-fold: 1) to reduce the risk of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use / abuse, and 2) to assist socially and economically disadvantaged youth and young adults in attaining the skills, knowledge and motivation to become responsible self-sufficient citizens. The end result is stronger families and a better community. FLIA also utilizes evidence based program curriculums designed to help students develop self-control, communication skills, and acquire resources to help them resist drug use, improve decision making strategies, and develop the motivation not use drugs. The philosophy is to help children and families grow physically, healthy, emotionally strong, socially involved, educationally prepared, and more culturally aware.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DYCD cannot fund individual organizations outside the request for proposals process.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DYCD cannot fund individual organizations outside the request for proposals process. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Department of Youth & Community Development

There is a dearth of programming for youth of all ages. We need further resources for anti-gang/violence programs, especially trying to combat youth against the elderly crime prevention.

The board recorded support for this request from: Mount Hope Organization, 46th Precinct Community Council

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: Within the district, DYCD funds two community centers, three sports programs, and many afterschool programs.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: Within the district, DYCD funds two community centers, three sports programs, and many afterschool programs. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Department for the Aging

Community Board #5 is Requesting funding for Stay Well exercising programs for seniors who are fit and for those with disabilities. Seniors are in dire need of Aerobic exercise as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance o task associated with daily living.

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 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We need additional funding to cover this request. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department for the Aging

Requesting funding for computer labs and training. This will assist seniors to navigate computer and complex systems. The elderly have been an integral part of this community for generations. Seniors today live longer and despite some disabilities generally live better overall than their counterparts of previous generations. Many older adults are isolated, frail, homebound, vulnerable to fraud and intimidation.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community District #5 Youth Committee

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 for the Aging

There is a dearth of access to the number 4 elevated train in our district. Through the length of Jerome Avenue in our district there is no access to the train for those with mobility impairments. We seek additional funding so that providers of services for the elderly can expand transportation services.

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.

Human Resources Administration

Requesting more Funding for Special Needs Services for Immigrants. For example, citizenship applications, residency, employment applications, spousal waivers, accessing resources and other legal documents. The foreign born are more than one-third of the population in Community Board #5. By addressing these immigrant specific concerns will ultimately enable the foreign born to contribute even more to the economic vitality of the community.

The board recorded support for this request from: Bronxworks

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 More information is needed from the agency before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the agency before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Human Resources Administration

Provide more Independent Living Skills Programs for Single Mothers. Community Board #5 is in dire need of funding for he Independent Skills Services program in our district. This program will provide a solid support system to singe mothers who are working to make he transition from public dependency to self sufficiency.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5 Heath & Human Services Committee, Hope Program

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: HRA's Career Services provides services to clients to assist them in developing job skills, obtaining employment, financial counseling and building sustainable careers that provide a path out of poverty.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: HRA's Career Services provides services to clients to assist them in developing job skills, obtaining employment, financial counseling and building sustainable careers that provide a path out of poverty. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Human Resources Administration

The experience of the recent pandemic has illustrated the vulnerability of our community to food insecurity. There was an increase of 500% in demand for some of our food pantry/emergency food providers. There remains a great need to expand the capacity of our Community Based Organizations to deliver emergency food for the community

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: HRA continues to maintain funding for Community Food Connection (CFC; formerly EFAP). During the COVID pandemic funds were added to the budget to purchase additional food. Note that, in general, pantries are funded by a wide variety of funding sources. CFC is supplementary program. Pantries generally also get food or funding from: food banks, state programs, as well as CFC and City Council discretionary funding. Generally, pantries do not rely on just one funding stream, they have a variety of funding streams.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: HRA continues to maintain funding for Community Food Connection (CFC; formerly EFAP). During the COVID pandemic funds were added to the budget to purchase additional food. Note that, in general, pantries are funded by a wide variety of funding sources. CFC is supplementary program. Pantries generally also get food or funding from: food banks, state programs, as well as CFC and City Council discretionary funding. Generally, pantries do not rely on just one funding stream, they have a variety of funding streams. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is a vital resource for the delivery of medical and mental health care in our community. MHHC is piloting an innovative delivery model whereby services that contribute to health, outside of medical and mental health needs are delivered with the same level of prioritization. To facilitate this model MHHC needs monies to facilitate a build-out of their building at 25 East 183rd Street.

The board recorded support for this request from: Morris Heights Health Center

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: MMHC is a federally quality healthcenter and excellent community partner. This is not a facility that DOHMH has oversight of but there could be contract RFP's for services that this facility can bid to partner with DOHMH on.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: MMHC is a federally quality healthcenter and excellent community partner. This is not a facility that DOHMH has oversight of but there could be contract RFP's for services that this facility can bid to partner with DOHMH on. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Expand Pest & Animal Control Units to also include Animal Inspectors; additional Personnel Needed. CD5 is experiencing a major rat infestation. With major redevelopment, new construction and a growing population, rats are multiplying and moving into buildings/homes. Rats pose a health and safety danger with diseases they carry, especially to children.

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: Every property in NYC, whether vacant or occupied has a desginated owner or legally responsible party that must maintain the general upkeep and conditions of that property
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: Every property in NYC, whether vacant or occupied has a desginated owner or legally responsible party that must maintain the general upkeep and conditions of that property This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Economic Development Corporation

EDC - Requesting Phase II of Mount Hope Housing Inc. Project to Construct Indoor Gymnasium, Parking Facility as Well as a Useable Pavilion Roof top on City Owned Land. The Mount Hope Housing project has just completed phase I a state of the art Community Center. In order to make this facility viable it needs parking facilities to accommodate conference hall and gymnasium participants.

The board recorded support for this request from: New Roots, Mount Hope Housing Company

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further investigation of this request is needed. Contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency’s position. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Economic Development Corporation

Community Board #5 requests that a business incubator be established in the district to assist local business and Entrepreneurs to grow the businesses or establish new business ventures in technology, health care and retail areas, etc.. Possibly using Bronx Community College as a location for such an incubator.

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 OMB supports the agency’s position. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Fire Department

Fund Firehouse Renovations/Upgrades. Funding is needed for firehouse renovations and upgrades in CD5 such as new roof (waterproofing), apparatus floor replacements, emergency generators, window replacements, pointing, electrical as well as kitchen and bathroom. Engine Company 42, Engine Company 43 and Engine Company 48

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 will seek to accommodate within existing resources, although this will depend on availability of funding and overall agency prioritization. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate Council/BP capital funding at Budget Adoption.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FDNY will seek to accommodate within existing resources, although this will depend on availability of funding and overall agency prioritization. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate Council/BP capital funding at Budget Adoption. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Fire Department

Funding fire safety education outreach. The fire department needs to purchase smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for distributing to the public.

The board recorded support for this request from: Burnside Avenue Shopping Steering Committee

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: FDNY has existing funding for fire safety education outreach, both City resources as well as outside funding from the Fire Foundation. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate discretionary funding at Adoption for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: FDNY has existing funding for fire safety education outreach, both City resources as well as outside funding from the Fire Foundation. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate discretionary funding at Adoption for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Transit Authority

Install an Elevator/Escalator at the IRT #4 Burnside Avenue Station. The IRT #4 Burnside Avenue Station is heavily used in Bronx Community Board 5. It is highly elevated facility having three sets of stairs before a passenger arrives at the mezzanine level. Disabled individuals, people with carriages/strollers and seniors have a difficult time getting to the platform of this station serves as a main gateway to Bronx Community College, Roberto Clemente State Park and other institutions in our district. The community has signed a petition with over 1000 signatures for an elevator/escalator at this station.

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.

Transit Authority

Create a NYC Transit Authority Clean Team. A special team is needed to clean and paint elevated subway line stations, fight graffiti and work with communities on anti-litter/ant-graffiti activities.

The board recorded support for this request from: Transit Authority, Promesa Neighborhood Council

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 Citywide Administrative Services

DCAS - Davidson Community Center is a DCAS leased property. The Center is seeking to renovate their existing space as well as to add 2 additional stories to the existing building. This space would be used for an expansion of youth and community services for the residents of the district.. Monies are needed to compete the expansion of the second floor to the property line. In addition, this renovation would add an elevator for handicap accessibility and add a kitchen for meal preparation.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The community board should submit a Space Request to DCAS/OMB for OMB conceptual approval. The CB should contact DCAS Real Estate Services, Hannah Marcus at hmarcus@dcas.nyc.gov for information on completing a Space Request Form
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The community board should submit a Space Request to DCAS/OMB for OMB conceptual approval. The CB should contact DCAS Real Estate Services, Hannah Marcus at hmarcus@dcas.nyc.gov for information on completing a Space Request Form This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Education

Community Board #5 requests that the schoolyard of MS 459X be renovated for use by the school community, as well as programs sponsored by Good Shepherd Services and B.R.A.G. The schoolyard includes basketball courts, handball courts and a play area and is need of rehabilitation and new fixtures and play equipment.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Board #5, 46th Precinct Council

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FUNDING NOT AVAILABLE.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FUNDING NOT AVAILABLE. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Environmental Protection

DEP - Hire additional Inspectors for the Department of Environmental Protection. Personnel Inspectors to Monitor Fire Hydrants (Opening and Closing). Community District 5, for the last three years, has experienced the highest rate of hydrant openings in the borough of the Bronx. Ranking in the top three citywide.

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 Housing Preservation & Development

Increase Funds to 8A Loan Program for Upgrading and Ongoing Maintenance Needs in Rehabilitated Buildings. New focus is to preserve existing housing of what has been rehabilitated. HPD indicates the fund is drying up.

The board recorded support for this request from: Morris Heights Health Center, Bronxworks,, Alliance for Community Services, Davidson Community Center

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: The 8A loan Program is now the Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRP).
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.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Community Resiliency Network (CRN) helps the community prepare for and recover from an emergency. The CRN provides training to the community to prepare for emergencies. As a part of this training CRN would like to provide 'go-bags'. These bags would contain items pertinent for households in an emergency.

The board recorded support for this request from: Community Resiliency Network

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.