OFFICE LOCATIONS
Ozone Park
93-06 101st Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416
718-738-1083
Rockaway
115-06 Beach Channel Drive
Suite 103
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
City Hall
250 Broadway
15th Floor
New York, NY 10007
212-788-7069
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Dear Friend,
As your representative in the City Council, I am pleased to share with you some of the important developments and events that are happening in District 32.
From making our community more affordable for seniors to expanding local job opportunities for veterans, it is my job to make sure that every taxpayer and constituent receives their fair share of city services.
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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ULRICH SPONSORS VETERANS JOB FAIR
(May 25, 2014) Councilman Ulrich, Chair of the City Council Veterans Committee, sponsored a Veterans Job Fair at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens over Memorial Day weekend. More than 100 veterans, reservist, and newly returned service-members from across the five boroughs attended to speak with 50 companies, small businesses, labor unions and other employers interested in hiring a hero. 
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Council Expands SCRIE Eligibility
(May 14, 2014) The City Council passed new legislation to increase the maximum income level for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) eligibility. As of July 1, 2014, the maximum household income for SCRIE eligibility will increase from $29,000 to $50,000. To qualify on or after July 1, 2014 you must:
- Be at least 62 years old
- Live in a rent stabilized, rent controlled or hotel stabilized apartment
- Have a combined household income that is $50,000 or less and
- Pay more than 1/3 of your income on rent
For more information: Dept of Finance SCRIE Information
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Council Passes Property Tax Abatement for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
(May 29, 2014) The City Council passed legislation, co-sponsored by Councilman Ulrich, that will provide relief in the form of a property tax abatement for owners of 1,684 repaired or restored buildings. Many property owners who suffered property damage during Hurricane Sandy, and then conducted repairs have experienced a drastic increase in their assessed valuation. Even if the repair or rebuilding merely restored a building to its condition prior to the storm, the assessed valuation and therefore, the real property taxes, of some of these properties will be significantly higher in fiscal year 2015 than in fiscal year 2013. This tax abatement is meant to fix a quirk in the law and provide homeowners with some relief as they continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy.
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St. Francis de Sales Students
Make the Trip to City Hall
 (May 23, 2014) Fourth graders from St. Francis de Sales School in Belle Harbor visited City Hall as guests of Councilman Ulrich. Students enjoyed a tour of City Hall, one of the oldest continuously used municipal buildings in the nation, including the City Council Chambers, rotunda and the office of the Mayor.
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Ulrich and DEP to hold Flood Prevention Workshop in Lindenwood
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Councilman Ulrich will host an important flood prevention workshop and information session on Wednesday, July 9th 2014 at P.S. 232Q The Walter Ward School in Lindenwood. Homeowner's will receive a guide to flood preparedness, one-on-one consultation and other helpful materials.
Following the flooding event on April 30th, Councilman Ulrich has been working with DEP to identify and correct the equipment malfunction that caused sewer backups in the area. Councilman Ulrich is also assisting residents file claim forms with the Comptroller
to seek reimbursement for storm related damages. Claims can also be filed electronically here.
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Ulrich Urges NYC to Hire More Cops
Since 2002, the NYPD has lost approximately 60 to 75 NYPD officers per precinct. The impact of this decrease has been a heavy reliance on overtime to meet daily enforcement demands, which has cost the City millions ($634.6 million dollars in 2013 alone). Councilman Ulrich and his colleagues are fighting for an additional 1,000 officers to address public safety concerns and understaffed precincts.
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Participatory Budgeting Update:
Safety Mats Installed at Scholars'
(May 27, 2014) Councilman Ulrich joined students and faculty at Scholars' Academy in Rockaway Park to unveil new safety equipment installed in the school gymnasium. This was made possible by the efforts and advocacy of parents and community leaders through the participatory budget process.
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Ulrich Opposes Plastic Bag Tax
"Plainly speaking, the plastic bag fee is just another back door tax that I cannot, in good conscience, support. Small businesses already have to comply with enough bureaucratic red-tape regulations and many of my constituents already pay enough in high taxes, utilities, and skyrocketing water and sewer rates. Enacting additional taxes, fines and fees simply doesn't make any sense" said Councilman Ulrich.
Read my op-ed here.
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Ulrich Sponsors Free Events at Forest Park
For more information, please call 718-235-4100 or visit the calendar of events here. |
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