— IN THE PAST WEEK —
Vallone Urges the MTA to Reverse Course on Removing Bus Schedules from
Stops
[1][image.jpg]
"The cash-strapped MTA is removing arrival schedules from all its bus stops
in order to save some money, angering elected officials in bus-dominant
Queens.
The removals began last month in the borough, where the MTA has instead
posted information recommending riders either open the authority’s MyMTA
app, text the MTA’s arrival number, call 511 or check social media.
Sixteen Queens politicians have penned a letter urging the MTA to
reconsider its plans.
“Replacing bus schedules…does not help those riders without access to a
charged cell phone, especially senior citizens, low-income New Yorkers, and
even tourists,” the politicians wrote in the letter, dated Aug. 5.
“We believe it must be the ultimate responsibility of the MTA to provide
accessible and accurate schedules to all paying riders, regardless of their
individual access to technology,” the letter continued."
Read More:
[2]AM New York
_________________________________________________________________________
First Movie Night with
Friends of Francis Lewis Park!
It was a great night for a movie under the stars at Francis Lewis Park on
Friday. Thank you to Friends of Francis Lewis Park and the Parks Department
for being great community partners and helping make the event a success!
_________________________________________________________________________
— MORE NEWS —
_________________________________________________________________________
Join Us For Our Three Final Outdoor Movie Nights of the Year!
Though the summer is winding down, we still have three more outdoor movies
to enjoy in the coming months!
All movies will begin at dusk.
Mark your calendars and bring a chair, find a great spot, and enjoy the
show!
_________________________________________________________________________
In Case You Missed It:
Vallone Hosts Korean Independence Day Celebration at City Hall
I was honored on August 15th to host with Speaker Johnson a Korean
Independence Day Celebration at City Hall, where a packed house was treated
to food and musical performances.
During the celebration, I was proud to present the Korean American
Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) and its President Charles Yoon
with a New York City Council Proclamation. Thank you for your hard work and
dedication to bettering our community!
[3][48548128297_374a709ee5_b.jpg]
View More Photos:
[4]N[5]YC Council Flickr
— IMPORTANT RESOURCES —
_______________________________
— UPCOMING EVENTS & COMMUNITY INFO —
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Thanks for reading! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do
not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Hon. Paul A. Vallone
New York City Council, District 19
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507
Bayside, New York 11361
718.619.8611
[email protected]
Follow me on [6]Facebook, [7]Twitter and [8]Instagram
References
1. [link removed]
2. [link removed]
3. [link removed]
4. [link removed]
5. [link removed]
6. [link removed]
7. [link removed]
8. [link removed]
This message was sent to
[email protected] from
[email protected]
Council Member Paul Vallone | Paul Vallone | 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 | Bayside, New York 11361
Unsubscribe:
[link removed]
