In District 33, represented by Councilman Stephen Levin, eight total projects received enough votes to be funded as part of participatory budgeting.
Levin doled out $1.525 million for capital projects.
In a new twist this year, the councilman also rolled out a second ballot for capital expense projects, and allocated $20,000 for those winners.
Here are the capital project winners in District 33:
- IS 318, East Williamsburg ($250,000)
- Renovated library for better learning
- PS 31, Greenpoint ($225,000)
- New smart boards
- PS 38, Prospect Heights ($400,000)
- Renovate four bathrooms
- Automotive High School, Greenpoint ($350,000)
- Infuse STEAM into curriculum with new tools
- PS 380, Williamsburg ($300,000)
- Provide shorter and safer crossings at four intersections
Expense project winners in District 33:
- Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Gowanus ($10,000)
- NYCHA Gardening Project with GCC
- Williamsburg Library, Williamsburg ($5,000)
- Buy up to 200 more cooks
- Automotive High School, Greenpoint ($10,000)
- Training teachers to use 21st century tools and design thinking
In District 34, Councilman Antonio Reynoso funded $1.32 million worth of projects. Here are the winners in his district:
- More street trees ($500,000)
- Install over 200 trees in Williamsburg, Bushwick and Ridgewood
- Williamsburg Houses, East Williamsburg ($500,000)
- Playground renovation
- Brooklyn Arbor School, Williamsburg ($270,000)
- Technology upgrades