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NNA Sean's Place Clean UP #6 on CB1 FY2013 Funds List

Great News!

NNA's recommendations submitted to Community Board 1 Queens for FY2013 Capital Budget Expenditures to spruce up Sean's Place Park (38th Street near 31st Avenue) made #6 on CB1's list of 30 as deserving of improvement funds!

NNA interviewed parents and youths who use the park for input. Number one request was for better lighting and supervision. All those interviewed said they would like to see a general cleaning up of this heavily used recreation area: painting worn playground equipment, removing the ugly trash pile behind basketball fence, new attractive park trash receptacles, replacing dead tree stumps with new trees, nets for the basketball hoops, addressing the big dirt area that is currently used as both a play area and bathroom and repainting the lines on the basketball court.



One idea for dirt area replanting and beautification: use simple, raised wood garden beds along the fence and a few scattered raised wood containers with plants in the dirt area. Add benches for seating.

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The photo below is of our sad park in need of help.

SMART PHONE THEFT ALERT

BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHEN USING SMART PHONE

A Norwood Gardens resident wanted to alert neighbors of daytime cell theft: While walking past Sean's Place on 38th Street near 31st Avenue last week, reading messages on their phone, a biker sped by and swiped the cell from their hands.

The incident was reported to the 114 Precinct. The police said this is the 2nd incident of cell theft near Sean's place in recent weeks.

Take care and be aware of your surroundings when using your smart phone.

Enclosed photos were submitted to CB1 Queens Capital Improvement recommendation for 30th Avenue. Trees are important resources and need help to stay healthy. Many trees are in spaces they've over grown years ago. These pits need to be enlarged. Fences around pits along with plantings not only add beauty to our neighborhood, but help protect trees from damage, dog leave behinds and litter. We hope these photos will help build awareness and encourage respect for the trees we are lucky to have.

Racoon Alert 31st Avenue and 36th Street

A HUGE racoon was spotted running under a car and into an alley on the north side 31st Avenue near 36th Street this evening. Take care to secure trash and garbage as racoons are huge scavengers. This is a population to discourage as they can be dangerous.

Screen Shot From BBC World Challenge Site

History is being made, right here in our neighborhood!

Brooklyn Grange is an amazing new urban farming model. This one acre urban roof farm is located at 37-18 Northern Boulevard at 38th Street in Astoria / Long Island City.

Brooklyn Grange is one of 11 finalists in the BBC's World Challenge reward of $10,000 - $20,000. Check out the site and vote to support this new, amazing urban farming model.

http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/finalists/7/Vertigo-Farming

If you are an urban beekeeper or are considering becoming one, check out this exciting event hosted by NYC Beekeepers Association featuring Michael Leung, Founder and Creative Director of HK Honey - Hong Kong. Michael will be sharing urban beekeeping stories and experiences along with a multimedia photo and video presentation.

Michael Leung visiting Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm in Astoria, Queens

New York City Beekeepers Association Meeting Time & Place

Seafarers & International House
Tuesday, October 4th
7pm-9pm
123 East 15th Street