OFFICE LOCATIONS
Ozone Park
93-06 101st Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416
Rockaway
115-06 Beach Channel Drive
Suite 103
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
City Hall
250 Broadway
15th Floor
New York, NY 10007
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Dear Neighbor,
Happy New Year! As 2013 winds down to a close, I would like to thank you again for the opportunity to serve you and your neighbors at City Hall. I am truly looking forward to serving the people of our district over the next four years. I would also like to look back at some of the accomplishments and important events that happened this year. If I can ever be of assistance to you with any issue or if you want to share any ideas, tips or insights please feel free to contact me at any time
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Sincerely,
Eric Ulrich
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Council Passes Resolution Calling on Congress to Amend Biggert-Waters Act
The City Council passed a resolution sponsored by Councilman Ulrich calling upon the United States Congress to amend the Biggert-Waters Act to minimize the burden of flood insurance premium rate increases on homeowners by: (1) reducing the 20 percent flood insurance premium rate increase per year the Act imposes; (2) allowing properties that have been newly mapped into the floodplain to participate in the phase-in of actuarial rates; (3) allowing for current subsidized rates to continue upon the sale of a property; (4) allowing for higher deductibles in order to reduce premiums; and (5) reducing premiums for the actual risk-mitigating alterations owners make to their buildings.
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Ozone Park Rezoned
On December 10, 2013, the City Council approved the second largest rezoning in Queens, affecting approximately 530 blocks in Ozone Park and South Ozone Park. The new zoning strengthens the one and two family residential character of the neighborhood and protects against future over-development. For more information, visit: Department of City Planning |
Ferry Rally
In August, Councilman Ulrich and Assemblyman Goldfeder joined community leaders in a demonstration to support the Rockaway Ferry. Service was extended to the end of January 2014 and discussions are already underway to make it permanent.
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Participatory Budgeting Comes to CB 9
 Beginning in fiscal year 2015, the neighborhoods of Community Board 9 that reside in Council District 32 will start participatory budgeting. Participatory Budgeting lets residents directly decide how to spend $1 million of public money. From September 2013 to April 2014, community members in Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Richmond Hill will be exchanging ideas, working together to turn ideas into project proposals, and voting to decide what proposals get funded. This project is in addition to the participatory budgeting project introduced in CB 14 by Councilman Ulrich in 2011.
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London Plaintree Park Officially Opens
In June, Councilman Ulrich cut the ribbon at the opening of the newly renovated London Plane Tree Park on 88th Street in Ozone Park. The renovation includes a new skate park, refurbished basketball courts, new fitness equipment and beautification of green spaces. This renovation was made possible by $1.7 million in capital funding secured by Councilman Ulrich and Borough President Helen Marshall.
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Affordable Senior Housing Comes to Howard Beach
Last month, the Catholic Charities Peter J. Striano Residence in Howard Beach was officially dedicated and opened its doors to the community. The residence offers affordable housing to seniors and persons with developmental disabilities as well as a new senior center. Councilman Ulrich secured $1 million in capital funding for the project.
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Doe Fund comes to Broad Channel
In February, Councilman Ulrich was proud to stand with George McDonald, Founder & CEO of The Doe Fund, to announce the clean up of a one and a half-mile stretch of Cross Bay Boulevard between Howard Beach and Broad Channel. Nine individuals worked for three weeks to remove all the trash, litter and storm debris that has accumulated after Hurricane Sandy
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Council Honors Volunteer Fire Departments
In February, Councilman Ulrich honored the West Hamilton Beach Fire Department along with vollies from Broad Channel, Roxbury and Breezy Point at City Hall for their heroic work before, during and after Super Storm Sandy. Each department received a proclamation by Speaker Quinn and Councilman Ulrich.
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Council Takes Action After Sandy
Both during and immediately following Hurricane Sandy, the NYC Council worked to ensure that the residents of the City had access to information, services and supplies. Council Members and staff had a presence at the Office of Emergency Management's Emergency Operations Center and set up satellite offices in affected neighborhoods. In the early days of the recovery process, the Council called for a hardening of coastal defenses and infrastructure, including utilities, the gas supply chain, transportation, sewers and wastewater treatment plants, in order to better prepare New York City for the effects of climate change. The Council, along with the Mayor, also convened the Building Resiliency Task Force, a group comprised of over 200 industry experts who spent six months developing recommendations on how to better protect the City's buildings from the threats of future severe weather events, such as storms, flooding, and heat waves. The Council followed up on these actions by passing a package of legislation that ensures that the City's infrastructure will be more resilient in the future.
In addition to working towards a more resilient City, the Council held a dozen oversight hearings on the City's emergency preparedness and response to Hurricane Sandy. The Council also passed a package of legislation to improve the City's planning and response to future emergencies, as well as a number of laws making it easier for homeowners and businesses to handle the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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Rain Barrel Giveaway In Richmond Hill
In September, the Department of Environmental Protection distributed 60-gallon rain barrels, free of charge, to approximately 100 homeowners in Richmond Hill. The rain barrels connect directly to a home's downspout and collect and store the stormwater that falls on the rooftop. This water can then be used over time to water lawns and gardens. Upon the recommendation of City Councilman Ulrich, September's event was held at Holy Child Jesus Church.
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