Deutsch To Give Away Free Rain Barrels
Sheepshead Bay City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is partnering with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to offer free rain barrels to homeowners this weekend.
Rain barrels are used to collect excess rainwater and can hold up to 60 gallons at a time. The barrel connects directly to your roof gutter, and can be easily connected to your outdoor garden hose. This can greatly benefit the homeowner, who can save money on their water bills by utilizing the stored rainwater to wash their cars, water lawns, and water plants. In addition, using a rain barrel decreases the amount of water flowing through the City sewer system, which can be significant in particular during heavy rains to reduce the chances of flooding.
“Having a rain barrel provides homeowners with the opportunity to “go green” and have a positive impact on the environment. At the same time, this will lower your water bills,” said Deutsch. “I encourage you to join me on Sunday to pick up a free rain barrel.”
The rain barrel giveaway is slated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Sunday, Oct. 18 at Madison High School, 3787 Bedford Avenue, at the handball court on the corner of Bedford Avenue and Avenue P.
Williams Unveils Street Co-Naming
Flatlands City Council Member Jumaane Williams will be on hand at noon tomorrow, Oct. 17 for a street co-naming unveiling ceremony to commemorate “Catherine McAuley High School Way,” located on East 37th Street and Foster Avenue.
Treyger Holds Fall Festival At Kaiser Park
Coney Island City Councilman Mark Treyger is inviting the public to Kaiser Park at the end of Neptune Avenue tomorrow at 3 p.m. for a Fall Festival.
The event will feature a costume contest, a pumpkin patch, face painting, games, apple and pumpkin baked goods, and a variety of treats. The festival will be followed by a screening of “The Addams Family” film.
A big thank you to BJ’s Wholesale Club and Williams Candy of Coney Island for their generous contributions. Thanks also to the NYC Parks Department and Friends of Kaiser Park for helping me give families in our community an opportunity to get some fresh air and enjoy themselves,” said Teyger.
“It gives me great pride to be able to organize events, opportunities, and outings that allow residents in all areas of my district to enjoy fun, family-friendly activities that make use of the wonderful natural resources in our community,” he added.
Menchaca Holds Forum On South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Future
Sunset Park City Council Member Carlos Menchaca is a holding a public forum on the future of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 17 at the Sunset Patk Recreation Center, 7th Avenue at 43rd Street.
