Hankerson reads Brooks-Powers statement supporting Intro 927

I do have a statement from Councilmember Brooks Powers regarding her bill.

I'm going to read it verbatim.

Thank you, Chair Hankerson and members of the Committee on Parks and Recreation for hearing Intro 927 today.

Intro 927 is a simple bill renaming Shorefront Parkway to Edgemere Avenue between Beach 32nd and Beach 56th Place in Far Rockaway, Queens.

We are requesting that Shorefront Parkway be renamed back to Edgemere Avenue, the name it held until a 2024 renaming, because the current street name is not consistently recognized by USPS, Google Maps, and other address systems.

This address discrepancy results in failed deliveries of mail and packages, challenges,

for emergency responders and city service providers to locate properties quickly and accurately, and disruptions to essential services that rely on validated

addresses, including utility and insurance providers.

Restoring the street name to Edgemere Avenue would align the address with commonly recognized mailing and mapping databases, improve public safety, and eliminate operational issues for future residents and businesses.

Notably, this stretch of street

runs along the future site of Arvern East, a multifaceted development that will transform 116 acres of vacant land into 1,650 new housing units, including 80% affordable housing.

We like to hear that.

As well as co-op homeownership opportunities.

This change will address future challenges for the developers, future residents, and businesses at Auburn East.

Thank you.

Sophia Brooks-Powers.

All right.