Brooklyn Heights Association
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A history of activism. A focus on the future. We advocate for thoughtful urban planing and development while supporting our historic and unique community.
We were honored to sign this letter alongside other members of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Environmental Justice Coalition. Together, we’re fighting for a comprehensive plan that puts communities and environmental justice at the forefront. @GovKathyHochul @NYCMayor
Along with @FrontierGroupUS we are releasing Highway Boondoggles 8 today. We can and should expect more from the billions that would be spent on these wasteful and harmful projects. pirg.org/resources/high…
We’re at a critical juncture. We have the opportunity to right some of our past wrongs. OR, we can revert to Robert Moses era infrastructure planning — planning that hurts communities, the natural environment, and the city we call home. ❌ @NYCMayor @NYC_DOT all eyes on you 👀
#congestionpricing is THE #RouteForward to less traffic, better transit, & cleaner air. More in the latest op-ed from @FredKrupp, President of @EnvDefenseFund, in @NYDailyNews below: nydailynews.com/2023/10/20/con…
.@nycemergencymgt encourages New Yorkers experiencing property damage as the result of flash flooding to report it when safe to do so by filling out our damage information form or calling 3-1-1. Report damage here: bit.ly/SW-NYC311
We are collecting community feedback and ideas to improve the public realm for pedestrians and #BikeNYC in Brooklyn Heights. If you live, work or shop in the area, please fill out the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/BkHeights
chng.it/KxVpk4JT Sign our new petition to ban nonessential helicopters (tours, sightseeing, commuter, photography) over NYC and the NY/NJ metro area! #banhelicoptersovernyc #stopnoisepollution #helicopterspollute #stopthechopnynj #supporttheimprovinghelicopteractof2019
Excellent letter regarding NYC noise pollution (including helicopter noise) from @MarkLevineNYC @MBPMarkLevine to @NYCMayor @NYCMayorsOffice ! Noise is a health hazard. It’s time New Yorkers (and tourists) had some real relief from this problem.
A neighbor in Brooklyn Heights shared the great work she's doing taking care of a street tree that she signed up to steward as a part of our D33 Tree Map! The mapping tool allows you to tag & track the care you're providing to a street tree on your block! bit.ly/3Nz6dkh
Join Team Gounardes! We're hiring a scheduler to work out of our new office in Gowanus. Are you an organized team player looking to make a difference in the community? You'd be a great fit. More details here: senatorgounardes.nyc/employment
