Whom You Know: East River Greenway - Big Announcement from Mover and Shaker Jessica Lappin!

Monday, October 10, 2011

East River Greenway - Big Announcement from Mover and Shaker Jessica Lappin!

Jessica tells Peachy:

Earlier this week, I joined the Mayor and other elected officials in announcing an agreement that will generate funds to close the gap on the East River Greenway from 38th to 60th Streets.

The first leg of this multi-year project includes building an esplanade on the existing pilings in the East River from 53rd to 60th Streets -- something that I have been working on for many years with interested area residents.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that memorializes the agreement is a complicated and lengthy document.

Our world-class city deserves a world-class waterfront. This major step is a big win for the East Side. And it puts us on track to open our fabulous waterfront to all New Yorkers by completing a gorgeous green necklace for the city to enjoy and celebrate.

In Other Waterfront News.....

What's your vision for the existing East River esplanade? As you know, I've made it a priority to renovate the East River Esplanade north of 60th Street. To that end, I'm co-sponsoring a design competition called Reimagining the Waterfront with CIVITAS. The competition will generate ideas to transform our greenway and put it on par with the West Side.

Earlier this year I secured funding to begin renovating the esplanade's crumbling infrastructure. This contest is an opportunity to build on that foundation. Architects, urban planners, students, and artists can submit their plans by January 15, 2012. CIVITAS will award $5,000 to the first place winner, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third and $100 for five honorable mentions. To learn more about the contest click here.

Help Plan Bike Sharing

NYCBikeShare is coming to a street near you next summer. Here's your chance to weigh in on the location of bike racks. The program will make 10,000 bikes available to members at 600 stations around Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Where should these stations be located? You can suggest a site to the Department of Transportation by clicking here. Bike sharing will change the way we get around our city, and we should all be part of shaping the program. There will also be a series of community meetings in the future to discuss which locations make sense - and which don't.

Important Health Information

Free Senior Flu Shots
Flu season is near, and it's time to get vaccinated. I'm sponsoring free flu shots for people age 50 and older. Appointments are required and space is limited. Please contact Taina Prado at (212) 980-1808 or tprado@council.nyc.gov as soon as possible to schedule a flu shot.

WHO: People Age 50 and Older
WHEN: Thursday, October 20th- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: St. Stephen of Hungary Parish
414 East 82nd Street (between 1st Ave and York)

Medicare Enrollment Date Change
Medicare's Fall Open Enrollment Period is earlier this year—it begins on October 15th and ends on December 17th. This is the time when Medicare recipients can make unrestricted changes to their health and drug coverage plans.

Medicare offers many options, and now is the time to review them. Even if you are happy with your current coverage, it's good to take another look because plans change their costs and benefits every year. After Fall Open Enrollment ends there are limited opportunities for plan changes. To learn more about enrollment andfind answers to other Medicare questions, visit Medicare Interactive (www.medicareinteractive.org).

New Prescription Drug Savings
There's a new way to save money on your medications. BigAppleRx is a prescription drug discount card the whole family can use. The card is free and it can help cut the cost of prescription drugs that aren't covered by your health insurance plan.

There are three ways you can sign up:

Online: Go to www.BigAppleRx.com to download a card or write down the necessary information.

By phone: Call 311, and a representative can send you a card, give you the information to write down, or tell you where you can pick up a card.

In person: Cards are available in numerous locations throughout all five boroughs, including my district office. A complete listing can be found at www.BigAppleRx.com by clicking "Card Distribution Locations," or you can call 311 to find a location close to you.

Free Senior Exercise Classes
The following free exercise classes are being offered this fall:

SENIOR YOGA- NOW through Thursday, October 27th

John Jay Park (East 77th St and Cherokee Place) - Tues/Thurs 10:30 a.m.

Carl Schurz Park (E.86th St. and East End Ave) - Tues/Thurs 9 a.m.

BODY FITNESS/WELLNESS
John Jay Park (East 77th St and Cherokee Place) – Mon/Fri 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WALKING- NOW through Thursday, October 27th
Carl Schurz Park (E.86th and East End Avenue) - Mon/Wed 8 a.m.

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