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Upcoming in December
 
Your Involvement in the BQE Process is Critical
 

We know there are lots of activities and distractions this month (see below) but it  is critical that the Brooklyn Heights community stay engaged with the BQE. 

The next round of city-sponsored workshops are going to be critical. Why? Because DOT plans to unveil "preliminary design concepts" for the future of the Atlantic to Sands section of the BQE - and this is one of the few opportunities the public will have to review and comment on those designs. 

We strongly urge you to attend one or both of these meetings. 

BQE Central Workshop 2 (in-person)
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
 
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

New York City College of Technology
285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

NOTE: NYC College of Technology requires visitors to be fully vaccinated, or test prior to visiting. Please see full COVID-19 information on the City Tech website. 

BQE Central Workshop 2 (virtual)
Thursday, December 15, 2022
 
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - register in advance: bit.ly/bqecentral-2
 

On Monday Dec 5  at 6:30pm the Pratt Center for Community Development is hosting a panel discussion on the future of the BQE featuring:

-Henry Gutman, former Commissioner, Department of Transportation, and current Chair, Brooklyn Navy Yard
-Tiffany-Ann Taylor, Vice President for Transportation, the Regional Plan Association and Pratt Alumna (MS, City and Regional Planning, ’14)
-Stephen Nessen, (moderator), reporter, WNYC News
-Lena Afridi, Interim Director, Pratt Center for Community Development, will provide a brief introduction 

The discussion will focus on the BQE, the operational and political issues surrounding decision-making about the city’s infrastructure, and how these decisions can have dramatically different racial and socio-economic impacts.

You can register to attend this free event here.
 
Support Local Artisans at the Borough Hall Holiday Market

Ever walk through the holiday markets in Union Square, Columbus Circle and Bryant Park and think "I wish we had this in Brooklyn Heights"?  Well, wish no more!  

With support from the BHA, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and local elected officials, Urbanspace recently opened a holiday market in Borough Hall! Featuring 50 vendors including global food makers, arts & crafts artisans, clothing and jewelry designers, and more, the market is full of gifts for your friends, for your family and for yourself!  

Visit any day from 11am-8pm through December 26. For a full list of vendors visit the Urbanspace Borough Hall Holiday Market website. 
 
Help Clean Our Streets

Tired of looking at the unswept streets on your block and watching the litter pile up? We heard you and are taking action! In partnership with CM Restler's Office, DSNY and the NYPD, the BHA will be running Alternate Street Parking Awareness Days in mid-December. 

If you are parked on an identified ASP block in Brooklyn Heights on Tuesday or Wednesday, December 13th and 14th, you will find a flyer on your windshield the night before reminding you to move your car. Be warned:  NYPD will be issuing tickets to those vehicles who haven't moved during the ASP time frame.

So avoid the ticket and be a good neighbor those days (and every ASP day).  Our streets need some TLC and the street sweepers can't do their job without all of us doing ours!
 
Holiday Toy Drive!

CM Restler's office is collecting new, unwrapped toys and books for children of all ages. Donations can be brought to their office (410 Atlantic Avenue) from 9:00AM to 5:00PM any weekday. Alternatively, bring your donations to the Borough Hall Greenmarket on December 17th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM (and visit the Borough Hall Holiday Market while you're there!)

Any questions?  Just contact their office.
 

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