Upcoming CB6 Meetings – Week of November 24, 2025

Upcoming CB6 Meeting
Monday at 6:30 PM, the Land Use & Waterfront Committee will meet.

Agenda:
A discussion of quality of life issues in Stuyvesant Cove Park
A discussion of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s work on protecting the City’s water supplies
Discussion of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (New York State Senate Bill S3397A)
Application No. 2021M0264 ZSM/ZCM submitted by Brevard Owners, Inc. requesting the removal of the public POPS designation along East 54th Street at 245 East 54th Street (Block 1328, Lot 21), as well as a modification of a previously approved special permit, zoning certifications, and modification of a restrictive declaration to allow design changes to the East 54th Street and East 55th Street POPS, including updates to the open-air café, seating, landscaping, and lighting
Chair’s Report
Old/New Business
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Changes to City Services for Thanksgiving

The CB6 office will be closed on Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.

Even though the CB6 office is closed on these days, 311 will still be available. Additionally, if you have a service request issue, you can still reach out to help@cbsix.org and we will follow up with you after our office reopens.

Alternate Side Parking will also be suspended on Thursday, November 27th for Thanksgiving. Additionally, you won’t need to feed the meter on Thanksgiving Day.

Please check the Department of Sanitation’s social media accounts (X, Facebook, or Instagram), their press release page, or 311 for more information on trash and recycling collection on Thursday, November 27th.

New Affordable Housing Available in Our District!

Applications are now being accepted for affordable housing at 313 East 17th Street, in our district!

Interested persons should apply online at https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/ or write to request a paper application. To request a paper application, write to:
313 East 17th Street Apartments
C/O Iafford NY
365 Flushing Avenue, Suite 503
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Online and paper applications are available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

The deadline to apply is December 15th.

Upcoming Gridlock Alert Days

With the holidays upon us, so are numerous Gridlock Alert days. The NYC Department of Transportation designates the busiest traffic days of the year as Gridlock Alert Days. Whether traveling for work, errands, or recreation, please consider walking, biking, or taking public transportation whenever possible.

Here’s a list of Gridlock Alert Days in November and December:
Tuesday, November 25
Wednesday, December 3
Thursday, December 4
Friday, December 5
Monday, December 8
Tuesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 10
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 12
Monday, December 15
Tuesday, December 16
Wednesday, December 17
Thursday, December 18

Upcoming F/M Train Swap

The MTA will swap F and M train service between Manhattan and Queens on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM, eliminating a merge at Queens Plaza that has caused delays to Queens Boulevard riders. This swap will improve service on the E, F, M, and R lines by providing consistent running times and better on-time performance for the 1.2 million riders who use these lines every day.

F trains will replace M trains at:
Queens Plaza
Court Sq-23 St
Lexington Av/53 St
5 Av/53 St
M trains will replace F trains at:
21 St-Queensbridge
Roosevelt Island
Lexington Av/63 St
57 St
The F/M route swap will go into effect on December 8, 2025. You can learn more about the change at mta.info/fmswap

NYC Ferry Changes

Starting December 8th, NYC Ferry will have a new route pattern (highlighted in the map above), with the goals of shortening commute times, providing riders with more places to go, and improving the overall efficiency of the system.

Beyond the short-term improvements of new routes, NYC Ferry is also looking to the future of ferry service in NYC. EDC is making medium-term commitments to grow the system, announcing the expansion of the East 34th Street Ferry Terminal, the construction of a second NYC Ferry homeport facility, and new landings at East Harlem 125th Street and MADE-Bush Terminal in Sunset Park. EDC will also start a Vision for the Future of Ferries in the New York Harbor – a document that EDC will develop to explore and evaluate the viability of different types of ferry service for waterfront neighborhoods and regions of New York City. To learn more about the short, medium and long term commitments, make sure to read the 2025 Ferry Report.
Open Streets Application Now Open!

The NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) works with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and business groups to execute Open Streets citywide. In coordination with community partners, NYC DOT can also assist in developing operational plans to manage streets for multiple uses, including outdoor dining, programming, and outdoor learning/recreation for schools. NYC DOT works with partners and local stakeholders to ensure loading, deliveries, and emergency access are coordinated as part of the Open Streets’ operations. The Open Streets application is for partners who want to manage their own Open Street.

The 2026 application features important deadlines partners should consider before applying:

For the first time this year, all Open Streets proposed to launch in 2026 as a Limited Local Access or Full Closure; the application deadline is January 31, 2026.

New for 2026, application deadlines for School Open Streets have changed:

For schools applying for an Open Street proposed to launch during the summer of 2026, before the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, the application deadline is January 31, 2026.
For Open Streets proposed to launch at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year, there is an extended deadline of March 31, 2026.
Register to attend the informational webinar through this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8r0CbuQySyWNrsLPMONmNw

NY State of Health Open Enrollment Period

The Office of Health Insurance Services (OHIS) at the New York City Health Department would like to inform you that the NY State of Health Open Enrollment Period for coverage in a 2026 Qualified Health Plan is currently underway and continues until January 31, 2026. New Yorkers can enroll by the 15th of the month to have coverage starting on the 1st of the following month.

Visit the OHIS webpage at nyc.gov/health/health coverage or call 347-665-0214 for more information or to connect with an enrollment counselor.