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January 2020 January 2020 Dear Neighbor: I am continuously grateful for the opportunity to serve you in the City Council. In 2020, I look forward to working together to resolve our community’s issues. Below is a list of 2020 priorities that my office is working on: Improving quality of life in the district. Construction, noise, and sanitation remain the top issues that constituents contact me about. My office is working toward finding solutions to what goes on right outside our front doors. In 2020, I am focused on improving the quality of life through legislation and the City budget: o I am a co-sponsor of legislation with Council Member Carlina Rivera that would limit overnight construction permits (Intro. 1737). Overnight construction causes a burden on neighbors that have to live through noisy work. Our bill would limit the issuance of overnight permits to allow New Yorkers to get a better night’s sleep. o I have introduced legislation that would improve the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) ability to measure construction-related sound (Intro. 1043). The bill would allow a resident to request the DEP to measure noise levels inside their apartment or home, in addition to street-level noise. o I also hear from many of you regarding litter and refuse, of which a citywide overhaul is needed. My office has allocated additional funds to new garbage cans and trash pickup routes throughout the district. As a result new, upgraded trash cans will replace wire baskets. If you have a suggested location for a new trash can where a wire basket currently is, please log it here. If you have a proposal or would like to share how your building manages trash, recycling, or composting, email me at [email protected]. Helping small businesses. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. I have introduced a bill (Intro. 1371) that would exempt neighborhood businesses from the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT), which unfairly burdens businesses in Manhattan. Currently, businesses south of 96th Street in Manhattan that pay $500,000 or more in rent annually are required to pay an extra tax on their rent. As mom-and-pop shops across our city struggle with affordability, this legislation would help nearly 1,300 businesses by providing them with the ability to invest more in their business and cover their rising costs. Improving our City’s elections. The election process should be easier and more accessible for all New Yorkers. I have three bills in the City Council that would improve our democratic process: o One bill (Intro. 1734) would streamline special elections in the city. Currently, the process results in a confusing myriad of expensive, low-turnout elections. One example of this is the Public Advocate race in 2019, where voters had to vote three times before selecting Council Member Keith Powers | 212-818-0580 | 212-788-7393 | council.nyc.gov/district-4 [email protected] | @KeithPowersNYC the Public Advocate. Under my proposed legislation, the City would streamline the special election process to save the city money, improve voter turnout, and increase representation. o Another bill increases campaign finance limitations for entities “doing business” with the City (Intro. 773). In practice, this legislation would require that companies or individuals that seek a rezoning or land use action to enter into the doing business database from the moment that they first file paperwork. o Finally, a bill that allows candidates to have contributions as low as $5 qualify for matching funds (Intro. 774), a program in which the City matches smaller contributions New York City residents make to candidates. The bill would reduce the per-donor amount required for the public funding threshold for eligibility from $10 to $5. I am proud to have the support of good government groups on these pieces of legislation. Lastly, I am working with the Board of Elections to identify additional poll sites in our neighborhoods to make it easier for New Yorkers to vote. I have heard from voters about the inconvenient location of poll sites, as well as the challenge of elementary schools serving as early voting sites. I am actively working to find more suitable poll sites for both early voting and the regular election period. Lowering the cost to rent an apartment. Most New Yorkers can identify with the high costs associated with renting an apartment. Building on the rent reforms in Albany, I have been working with my colleagues in the Council on long-term solutions to lower the upfront cost of renting in New York City. This includes addressing the upfront fees renters are tasked to pay, security deposits, the application process, and other measures to make the process more transparent. Protecting consumer rights. Last year, I introduced a simple yet impactful piece of legislation that would allow New Yorkers to cancel gym memberships online (Intro. 1798). This bill stems from complaints that my office has received from constituents about the difficulty of ending contracts. Many gyms and fitness studios have outdated policies for cancellation, forcing consumers to either cut ties in person or through certified mail. As we welcome 2020, we should welcome more modern and simple ways for consumers to interact with businesses. My office will continue to work with you on community issues and making New York City an even better place to live. Please read on below for what is top of mind this month. I encourage you to call or email me at any time, at (212) 818-0580 or [email protected]. Regards, Keith Council Member Keith Powers | 212-818-0580 | 212-788-7393 | council.nyc.gov/district-4 [email protected] | @KeithPowersNYC NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Building Safety: Facade Inspections In December 2019, a tragic accident occurred in Midtown, where a piece of building facade fatally struck a Manhattan resident. After the incident, it was found that the building had been cited with several violations for repairs. Even worse, it was found that hundreds of buildings across the city were also deemed unsafe for failure to maintain external facades. As a result, I have been working with the Department of Buildings (DOB) to ensure buildings are better maintained to prevent accidents. A few weeks ago, we announced new measures that will increase enforcement and focus on proactive inspections for unsafe buildings. These measures include doubling the inspection team at DOB and requiring inspectors to take a more proactive role in identifying and inspecting unsafe buildings. This announcement is a positive step to ensuring that facades are kept up to code and accidents are avoided. As a city, our principle responsibility is to ensure the public’s safety. Fighting Against Anti-Semitism Closing out 2019 and into the new year, New York has experienced a spate of despicable attacks and hate crimes against the Jewish community. Everyone should be able to live their lives without fear of being targeted for who they are or what they believe in. In a time of rising anti-Semitism, we need to call out hate when we see it in our everyday lives. In response to the recent crimes, I joined my colleagues in asking the NYPD to create a new “hate crime” category in the city’s crime tracking system, Compstat. The NYPD has agreed to add this category to help us have a clearer picture of the rise in hate crimes. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the City Council and at City Hall to root out these actions, and thank the Mayor for working to find solutions to prevent hate crimes. Council Member Powers reads to children at the Pajama Program, a nonprofit in his district. Limiting Helicopter Flights Across the City My office has received a high volume of complaints regarding excessive helicopter flights over residential areas of my district, including the Upper East Side and Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Council Member Keith Powers | 212-818-0580 | 212-788-7393 | council.nyc.gov/district-4 [email protected] | @KeithPowersNYC Village. In response to these concerns, I authored a letter with City and State colleagues to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) asking that the agency impose special flight rules and restrictions on sightseeing and charter helicopters over New York City. A significant number of our residents contacted our offices with serious concerns about the virtually non-stop flights above residential buildings and public space. These concerns relate to both safety and quality of life. My colleagues and I believe that current regulations are insufficient to ensure safety for those in and around New York City, and request that the FAA respond promptly. Council Member Powers conducts a walkthrough with DOT and Community Board 6 of East 35thStreet and the surrounding area to examine safety improvements near the River School. Preserving the Demarest Building New York City’s buildings and structures are an undeniable part of its culture and history. Last month, I joined City and State officials in calling for the preservation of the Demarest Building, a historic building at 335-339 Fifth Avenue. This building, designed by the preeminent architect James Renwick and built in 1890, features dramatic arched windows and an iron-spot brick facade that provides historical integrity to the bustle of Midtown. The Demarest--which once showcased A.T. Demarest & Company’s horse carriages and boasted what is considered the country’s first electric elevator--is a true gem that should be granted landmark status. I have recently met with the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to urge them to grant landmark status to this building. Council Member Keith Powers | 212-818-0580 | 212-788-7393 | council.nyc.gov/district-4 [email protected] | @KeithPowersNYC Council Member Powers donates toys from community members to local nonprofit Room to Grow.
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