Brooklyn Community Board 7

Department of Parks and Recreation

Rehabilitate Martin Luther Playground.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $4.1 million of funding available for phase 1 of improvements to Martin Luther Playground, which will address the play equipment, pavement, drainage, security lighting and landscaping. We recently hosted a community input meeting for these improvements and will incorporate the feedback we received into the design for the site. Further phases of park improvements are not funded.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $4.1 million of funding available for phase 1 of improvements to Martin Luther Playground, which will address the play equipment, pavement, drainage, security lighting and landscaping. We recently hosted a community input meeting for these improvements and will incorporate the feedback we received into the design for the site. Further phases of park improvements are not funded. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Increase Parks personnel budget for additional maintenance workers and Recreation Center workers

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

Rehabilitate children's playground, basketball and handball courts at Greenwood Park.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: Reconstruction of the handball courts and construction of new pickleball courts is expected to be completed in spring 2026. Improvements to the playground and basketball courts are not funded.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: Reconstruction of the handball courts and construction of new pickleball courts is expected to be completed in spring 2026. Improvements to the playground and basketball courts are not funded. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Replace interior walkways within Sunset Park

Answers published for this request

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

Department of Parks and Recreation

Rehabilitate D'Emic Playground.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $4.1 million of funding in place for phase 1 of improvements to D'Emic Playground and the project is currently in the procurement stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10515
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $4.1 million of funding in place for phase 1 of improvements to D'Emic Playground and the project is currently in the procurement stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10515 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Rehabilitate Pena-Herrera Park.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $5.223 million of funding in place for improvements to Pena Herrera Playground and the project is entering the procurement stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10380
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $5.223 million of funding in place for improvements to Pena Herrera Playground and the project is entering the procurement stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10380 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Rehabilitate Plascencia Park, including higher fences to prevent damage to surrounding homes

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $9.15 million of funding in place for improvements to Gonzalo Plasencia Playground and the project is in the design stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10625
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We have $9.15 million of funding in place for improvements to Gonzalo Plasencia Playground and the project is in the design stage. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/10625 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Replace sidewalks and curbs on East 4th Street between Ft. Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue at the community garden. The adjacent property owner is NYC.

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

Rehabilitate the portion of John Allen Payne Park that has not already been rehabilitated

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

Add accessible swings and other accessible equipment to all playgrounds in CD 7

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.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Build a dog run in Sunset 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

Rehabilitate the volleyball court in Sunset 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

Purchase new DPR garbage trucks to serve all parks in CD 7

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency agrees with this request, but the funding decision follows a different budget process (i.e., RFP, local level decision)
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency agrees with this request, but the funding decision follows a different budget process (i.e., RFP, local level decision) This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Fully fund a pedestrian, bicyclist, driver safety study for 3rd Avenue from 15th to 65th Streets to include all safety issues, including, but not limited to crossing times and safe waiting areas, truck and last mile issues, bicyclist safety, lighting, flooding, illegal parking

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We are currently working on an in-house project regarding this and will continue to work with the community board as we have more updates in 2026.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We are currently working on an in-house project regarding this and will continue to work with the community board as we have more updates in 2026. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Allocate funds for the design and reconstruction of 3rd Avenue from 65th to 17th Street, to include all service roads, with safer pedestrian crossings and improved lighting at every intersection

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We are currently working on an in-house project regarding this and will continue to work with the community board as we have more updates in 2026.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: We are currently working on an in-house project regarding this and will continue to work with the community board as we have more updates in 2026. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Rehabilitate lights beneath the Gowanus Expressway and add shorter street lights to 3rd Avenue

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: The installation of LED lights under the Gowanus Expressway was completed in 2025. Adding short lights would be a separate, additional capital project. If this is desired, please fill out a request here: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02491
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: The installation of LED lights under the Gowanus Expressway was completed in 2025. Adding short lights would be a separate, additional capital project. If this is desired, please fill out a request here: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02491 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Install bike traffic signals at every intersection in CD 7

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office for Traffic Calming Device requests.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office for Traffic Calming Device requests. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Install red light and speed cameras throughout CD 7

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: NYCDOT has been given authorization to expand the number of red light cameras to 600 intersections and all new locations will be carefully selected based on crash and safety data. This might include locations in CB7. Please request specific locations here: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02324
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: NYCDOT has been given authorization to expand the number of red light cameras to 600 intersections and all new locations will be carefully selected based on crash and safety data. This might include locations in CB7. Please request specific locations here: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02324 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Replace sidewalks on Ft. Hamilton Parkway between East 5th Street and the bridge over the Prospect Expressway. The adjacent property owner is NYC.

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

Complete DOT projects district-wide including raised sidewalk extensions in crosswalks on 4th Avenue. Install real barriers in the interim.

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: Signs have been installed. Most of this work be completed as part of the already-funded capital project.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: Signs have been installed. Most of this work be completed as part of the already-funded capital project. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Add bollards on 4th, 5th and 8th Avenues to prevent vehicles from parking in crosswalks and to protect sheltered bike lanes from vehicle intrusion.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office for Traffic Calming Device requests.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office for Traffic Calming Device requests. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Study and complete the last portion of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway between 39th and 58th Streets

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

Remove rails and reconstruct 2nd Avenue between 29th and 42nd Streets as was supposed to be done in 2005

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 planned capital project here will remove and reinstall the rails based on coordination with FRA and SHPO.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: The planned capital project here will remove and reinstall the rails based on coordination with FRA and SHPO. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

Fund the reconstruction of 39th Street from 2nd Avenue to the western terminus

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 Environmental Protection

Establish a design an reconstruction contract for 5th Avenue between 34th and 65th Streets, including sewers, mains, pedestrian plazas, historic lighting and other public amenities and include an incentive clause for early completion. This project was supposed to start in 1988. It has been repeatedly delayed to (now) 2022. DOT blames DEP's lack of a budget.

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 Environmental Protection

Increase and sustain noise enforcement with CD 7

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 Environmental Protection

Replace sewer pipes in 1st Avenue from 39th to 58th Streets which was cut out of the 2005 street rehabilitation. Green infrastructure should be included wherever feasible.

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 Environmental Protection

Increase funding for sewer and catch basin maintenance in CD 7.

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 Environmental Protection

Rehabilitate the sewer pipe and add green infrastructure on 33rd and 34th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues.

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 Environmental Protection

Study water and sewer problems in area bounded by Kermit Place, East 7th Street, East 8th Street and Caton Avenue

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

Increase service on the B11, B37, B63 and B70 buses and ensure much more frequent service, particularly during school rush hours.

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

Deck over various MTA properties, including 6th to 8th Avenues between 36th and 39th Streets, 38th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues and others , to provide deeply affordable housing

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

Add shelters for every bus stop in CD 7

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 secondary entrances/exits at all subway stations in CD 7. This is necessary for mobility and public safety reasons

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

Rehabilitate all subway stations in CD 7 and add elevators to make the station accessible

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 Education

Replace playground equipment at PS 971 with age-appropriate equipment.

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: Existing Play equipment (K-5) fully operational
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: Existing Play equipment (K-5) fully operational This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Education

Fully fund all programs for all children who are eligible for specialized and related programs (including but not limited to students with special needs and multilingual learners) in the district

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Please contact the Agency directly and promptly for more information (917-455-0513)
2. Published June 30, 2026 Please contact the Agency directly and promptly for more information (917-455-0513) This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Education

Make all schools and facilities within schools to ensure they are fully accessible to all student populations.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYCPS is working on full accessibility upgrades to buildings K001, K169, and K371
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: NYCPS is working on full accessibility upgrades to buildings K001, K169, and K371 This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Education

Allocate funds for site acquisition, design and construction of a new Early Childhood Learning Center to serve the students of the Sunset Park/Windsor Terrace communities.

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 does not/cannot give priority to funding this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: The agency does not/cannot give priority to funding this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Increase funding for corner basket pick up.

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

Re-establish the year-round bulk drop off site at the BK-7 garage facilities and include year-round electronics drop off

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DSNY operates a special waste drop off location for Brooklyn in Greenpoint. It is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed legal holidays and during severe weather). It is located at 459 North Henry Street (drop-off site near 530 Kingsland Avenue) with the facility entrance off Kingsland Avenue, north of Greenpoint Avenue. Additional information can be found on DSNY's website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/what-we-do/programs/special-waste-drop-off.page Bulk items are picked up curbside once a week, and bulk disposal schedules can be found on DSNY's website.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DSNY operates a special waste drop off location for Brooklyn in Greenpoint. It is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed legal holidays and during severe weather). It is located at 459 North Henry Street (drop-off site near 530 Kingsland Avenue) with the facility entrance off Kingsland Avenue, north of Greenpoint Avenue. Additional information can be found on DSNY's website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/what-we-do/programs/special-waste-drop-off.page Bulk items are picked up curbside once a week, and bulk disposal schedules can be found on DSNY's website. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Allocate additional personnel for manual street sweeping in CD 7 and/or implementation of the Clean Curbs program for schools

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

Acquire site for a new BK-7 garage off the waterfront in order to build the first zero emissions DSNY garage and fueling facility. The current facility is too small to house the technology and ancillary equipment necessary to meet the City's 2040 goal.

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.

Police Department

Increase school crossing guard personnel in CD 7 and increase compensation

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Increase and sustained truck enforcement. CD 7 has an inordinate number or trucks due to a large industrial area and poor highway access. Truck traveling off-route in in a dangerous manner (such as speeding) have been an increasing concern for residents.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Increase enforcement against illegal and double parking, unregistered vehicles and traffic violations throughout the district

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.

Police Department

Allocate funds for additional training of school safety officers specifically serving District 75 students

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.

Department of Youth & Community Development

Fund new community programming in the NYPD-operated former Municipal Court building at 4201 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, the home of Community Board 7 as was done in the similar NYPD-operated former Municipal Court building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, the home of Community Board 5.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: DYCD community centers are located in NYCHA developments and public schools. There are two Beacon community centers in the district, at PS 503 and PS 1.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively Explanation: DYCD community centers are located in NYCHA developments and public schools. There are two Beacon community centers in the district, at PS 503 and PS 1. 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

Increase funding for adult ESOL, literacy and education programs in CD 7.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: DYCD funds two adult literacy programs in the district.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: DYCD funds two adult literacy programs in the district. 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

Allocate funding for after school music and arts programs, comprehensive ASP, ELA, STEAM, sports, math COMPASS and SONYC programs to all schools in the district

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.

Economic Development Corporation

Full funding for construction of Bush Terminal Park through Phase 2, including playground, environmental center and pier 5. Although the park is open, EDC has not provided all the amenities promised to this community.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: EDC is working on implementing additions to Bush Terminal
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

Allocate funds for a bathroom on the BAT campus adjacent to the 58th Street Pier and available to the pier's patrons

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 For more information, please 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

Build a ramp to replace stairs on the 63rd Street walkway to the BAT buildings. The stairs are not accessible.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 For more information, please 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.

Administration for Children's Services

Increase day care slots in CD 7.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: ACS has increased child care vouchers from 8,579 in 2021 to over 72,000 in 2025.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: ACS has increased child care vouchers from 8,579 in 2021 to over 72,000 in 2025. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Administration for Children's Services

Increase funding for preventive protective services for children.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: ACS has been carefully monitoring the use of prevention services, which are critical to keeping children safe and families supported. ACS invests over $310 million in prevention services and our programs are available to families in every community district. Through slot adjustments, contract relinquishments, and terminations within the Family Services portfolio, ACS identified $8M million for Providers to reinvest in their workforce and implement strategies to meet families’ concrete needs. Providers were able to propose program or agency-wide strategies, and funds will be added to their contracts by the end of Calendar Year 2025. These investments are baselined and are in-line with our overarching goal: to serve more families more effectively in prevention services.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: ACS has been carefully monitoring the use of prevention services, which are critical to keeping children safe and families supported. ACS invests over $310 million in prevention services and our programs are available to families in every community district. Through slot adjustments, contract relinquishments, and terminations within the Family Services portfolio, ACS identified $8M million for Providers to reinvest in their workforce and implement strategies to meet families’ concrete needs. Providers were able to propose program or agency-wide strategies, and funds will be added to their contracts by the end of Calendar Year 2025. These investments are baselined and are in-line with our overarching goal: to serve more families more effectively in prevention services. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Public Library

Allocate for acquisition, design and construction of an additional library in Sunset Park adjacent to 7th or 8th Avenues

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.

Brooklyn Public Library

Increase library hours so all branches return to 7-day operations and expand hours

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Purchase fixed and portable equipment to allow Community Board 7/Brooklyn to hold blended meetings in the board and in locations around the district

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: CB should reach out to OTI and their taskforce
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: CB should reach out to OTI and their taskforce This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Rehabilitate Community Board 7 rest rooms (to ensure ADA compliance), lobby, plumbing, electrical and hvac systems and security. CB 7, despite being in a city-owned building, is not ADA-compliant. DCAS has had the money for almost a decade. This is an embarrassment to NYC.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: This is in a library building that will be turned over to NYPD when the library moves. NYPD had committed to doing the work that the CB needs when the library moves, and the building goes under their jurisdiction. DCAS has not heard anything recently regarding the status of the library project. Also, considering all the leadership changes at NYPD, this is something we might need to bring to their attention again. We will flag it for NYPD.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: This is in a library building that will be turned over to NYPD when the library moves. NYPD had committed to doing the work that the CB needs when the library moves, and the building goes under their jurisdiction. DCAS has not heard anything recently regarding the status of the library project. Also, considering all the leadership changes at NYPD, this is something we might need to bring to their attention again. We will flag it for NYPD. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Small Business Services

Provide vocational training, day habilitation and placement services for adults with disabilities.

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

Fund adult vocational and apprenticeship programs in CD 7

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 for the Aging

Establish a pilot program to provide air tags and medical alert bracelet programs for every senior center in CD 7

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 Homeless Services

Work with HRA to ensure that wrap around services are available for all shelter residents in CD 7.

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: DHS works closely with HRA to connect eligible clients to all benefits for which they are entitled.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: DHS works closely with HRA to connect eligible clients to all benefits for which they are entitled. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Mayor's Office of Management and Budget

Increase community board operations budgets city-wide

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.