#third-avenue

#third-avenue

Adams recognized the need for safety upgrades years before he came into City Hall in public comments as Brooklyn borough president in 2018 and 2019. "If someone wants to ride down Third Avenue, that is extremely intimidating, that must be at the top of our list," then-Borough President Adams said at a 2018 Bike-to-Work Day ride. "Nothing can be more chilling than coming under the Hamilton Avenue. That was really frightening, the noise, the sound, the overhead, no real directional signal."

The retail scene on Third Avenue north of Bloomingdale's shows signs of improvement, with availability dropping from 25.9% to 8.4%, a significant indicator of recovery in the area.

Vavas emphasized the need for organizations to provide value to recruit new members, stating, 'People don't just join organizations to say 'I'm a member' anymore.'