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Eminent Domain Procedure Law Nostrand Av Project public hearing

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”), on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”) on the proposed acquisition of permanent property interests in property in the Borough of the Brooklyn for ADA Accessibility Updates at the Nostrand Avenue Station on the IND Fulton Street Line (“Project”). The hearing will review the public uses, benefits, purposes, and location of the Project, the impact the Project may have on the environment and residents of the area and will give the public an opportunity to comment on the Project and the proposed Property acquisition.

View a copy of the public hearing notice.

Description of the project

The Project represents a major commitment by MTA Construction & Development to modernize and improve accessibility across the New York City Transit system. This Project will provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, barrier-free paths of travel at five (5) stations in Brooklyn: Neptune Avenue (IND Culver Line), 18th Avenue (BMT West End Line), Jefferson Street (BMT Canarsie Line), Nostrand Avenue (IND Fulton Street Line), and Fort Hamilton Parkway (BMT West End Line). The scope of work involves the installation of new elevators, the reconfiguration of the station layout to support new vertical circulation, the construction of new fare control areas, and critical state-of-good-repair work on station platforms. This public hearing covers the property interests required for work at the Nostrand Avenue (IND Fulton Street Line) station.

Date, time, and location of the public hearing

Monday, April 13, 2026
The hearing begins at 5 p.m. Speaker registration closes at 5:15 p.m.

The Logo Room, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Enter on Brooklyn Av between St Marks Av and Prospect Pl.

Public hearing format

This will be an in-person public hearing.

Registering to speak at the public hearing

Those interested in speaking at the public hearing must pre-register. Each registered speaker will have two (2) minutes to speak.

To register to speak you may:

  1. Register online
  2. Call the Public Hearing Hotline at (646) 252-6777 (Telephone agents are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily)
  3. Sign up in person at the hearing.

Written comments may be submitted online and through the same options listed above. Registration opens on March 18, 2026, and closes at 5:15 p.m. on April 13, 2026. All written comments must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on April 24, 2026. Comments will be transcribed and included as part of the permanent record of this hearing.

Additional information may also be requested through the same options listed above.

Pre-register to speak at the public hearing.

Additional ways to comment or request information

By mail: To submit comments, letters should be addressed to: MTA Government & Community Relations, Attn: EDPL Nostrand Av Project, 2 Broadway, D16.94, New York, NY 10004.

For questions about the Hearing, contact: Joe O’Donnell, MTA Construction & Development, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y.10004 Tel. (646) 252-2959 or Joseph.O’Donnell@mtacd.org.

Any property owner or other interested party who may wish to challenge the proposed property taking via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at the EDPL public hearing.

Submit a comment.

Inter borough Express

The Interborough Express is a transformative light rail project that will connect currently underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens.

Map of IBX

Public engagement

Public workshops

The MTA is hosting interactive in-person workshops about the proposed light rail connection between Brooklyn and Queens. Share your priorities for stations and train design, hear project updates, ask questions, and enjoy family-friendly activities.

Public workshop dates, times, and locations

  • Tuesday, April 28, 6 to 8 p.m. — PS 7Q, 80-55 Cornish Av, Elmhurst, Queens
  • Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Christ the King, 68-02 Metropolitan Av, Middle Village, Queens
  • Thursday, May 7, 6 to 8 p.m. — PS 235K, 5811 Ditmas Av, Brooklyn
  • Wednesday, May 13, 6 to 8 p.m. — Maimonides Medical Center, 4802 10 Av, Brooklyn
  • Thursday, May 28, 6 to 8 p.m — PS 88Q, 60-85 Catalpa Av, Ridgewood
  • Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — East New York Arts & Civic HS, 800 Van Siclen Av, Brooklyn

Community Board presentations

The MTA will be visiting community boards along the IBX’s path in Brooklyn and Queens in 2026 to share project updates, answer questions, and hear feedback. Please check your local community board calendar for up-to-date scheduling information. Additional public engagement opportunities will be posted here throughout the year.

Presentations will be posted in the Documents section of this page as available.

Community Board meeting dates, times, and details

We want to hear from you!

Help us shape the IBX. Take our survey to help inform the design of stations, areas around the stations, and the overall rider experience. 

Or submit a general comment or feedback at IBXoutreach@mtacd.org.

This is a reminder that AHRC NYC Brooklyn Adult Services is hosting a series of Open House events from through April 2026!

These events are focused on highlighting Day Habilitation and Employment Services for adults 21+ with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Registration is OPEN !

If you or someone you support are interested in AHRC NYC Day Services in Brooklyn, please register to join us at an Open House at the Day Habilitation Services Hub location closest to your home.

If you are interested in AHRC NYC Employment programs & services, we welcome you join us for the Brooklyn Transitions- Employment Focused DHWOW and/or the presentation covering available Employment Programs and Services that  AHRC NYC has to offer throughout Brooklyn and the other boroughs.   

All events are in person from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Open houses are a great opportunity to meet program staff, see program Hub locations and ask questions. This unique opportunity allows you to come check out AHRC NYC programs without scheduling a tour or providing any prerequisite documentation Please encourage people supported, parents and advocates to join. Teachers, Transition Coordinators, and Care Managers are also welcome to attend on behalf of those they support.

This event has been created for you and those you support as part of AHRC- Brooklyn’s Community Outreach.   Our goal is to provide opportunities to connect with our local communities in Brooklyn and support people as they explore their options in various adult services. The hope is that investing time in knowing people’s interests and aspirations will help us offer blended services that increase the quality of service. 

This series will be wrapping up soon, don’t miss out!

Please see attached updated flyers for more information.  Please share widely!

 To register please use the link or the QR code included below.  

Upcoming Juilliard Musical Performances will be Friday, April 22nd from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in the auditorium

opwdd/bddro Training

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2026 Provider Relations Virtual Summit

 Brooklyn/Queens Community Networking Event

Wednesday, May 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Terrace on the Park | Queens, NY

Join us in person for the ACANY Provider Relations Brooklyn/Queens Community Networking Event bringing together providers, members, families, ACANY care management staff, and community partners for a day of connection and resource sharing.

Panel session information and additional event details will be shared closer to the date.

 General Attendee Registration (Members, Families, Care Management & Guests):

ACANY Brooklyn/Queens Community Networking Event 2026 Attendee Registration  – Fill out form

 Provider Table Registration (For organizations hosting a table):

ACANY Brooklyn/Queens Community Networking Event 2026 Provider Table Registration  – Fill out form

 

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

OPWDD Eligibility & Services with GregOry Frumin, LMSW

Join us for an informative introductory workshop on the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Discover how to navigate the eligibility process for Medicaid-funded home & community services designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.

May-September: Monthly Information Series on Self-Direction topics:

  • Fiscal Intermediary
  • LifePlan
  • IDGS/OTPS
  • The Budget
  • Launched!

GregOry Frumin, LMSW

Access Coordinator- Brooklyn

The Adler Center for Special Needs @ The Mid-Island Y JCC

gfrumin@miyjcc.org

347.921.3848

What is OPWDD? – from the I/DD Ombudsprogram (IDDO)


🩷Life Beyond 21: Parent Group for Adult Children with Disabilities

Free

A group offering support for parents navigating adulthood with their children who have developmental or physical disabilities. Discuss topics like independent living, employment, benefits, and healthcare.

⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot!  Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWH_PJNgSUyMxPYiQUGpNABarbara HoffmanRegional CoordinatorParent to Parent of NYS
bhoffman@ptopnys.orgGoogle Voice Number:  315-217-1056

A nurturing group designed for parents of young children with disabilities.

Share early intervention resources, parenting tips, and build friendships with families in similar stages of the journey.This month, we will be discussing behavioral challenges, and many other topics!

August Goodman

Regional Coordinator

Parent to Parent of NYS

646-766-3462

25 Beaver Street,

New York, NY 10004

ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar “Understanding the Role of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan in Your Child’s IEP” on Thursday, April 16th, 10 am – 11:30 am. You will learn how these tools work together to help support a child’s behavior. Melissa Coyle, a licensed social worker, will be our speaker. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided. Registration is required. To register click on [https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_mfrdUl7TRFiGSUjJ_-5jYQ](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/…)

As always we would appreciate it if you would share this information with families and colleagues. This is a great opportunity for families interested in this type of guardianship to be prepared to go forward if they wish to do so.

Thank you very much for helping spread the word.

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If you have trouble registering email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org 

or call (718) 436-7979 Ext. 5139 and we will assist you. 

Inclusive Services and INCLUDEnyc present: Parent Member Training at the Kings Highway Library on June 4 from 10:30 to 2:30. For more information go to https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/iep-parent-member-kings-highway-library-20250604-1030am

When I’m Gone, Then What?: Future Planning Workshop for Parents of People with Disabilities

For more information or to RSVP, call 718.253.4948 or e-mail inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org. You must email or register online to receive the Zoom link.

mail InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org.

Registration is required. To get the link, call 929-549-0814 or email InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org.

For more information, call 917.751.4890 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org. 

 

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