MTA 2009 Repair Plans for Train Station at Parkchester - E. 177th Street

New York City Transit Brief Description of Work -- FEB 2009

REHABILITATE FIVE STATIONS (NYCT)PELHAM LINEOVER $50M

This project is to rehabilitate five stations on the Pelham line by remediating structural deficiencies, replacing the through span structure over the mezzanine roof and rehabilitating architectural features. At the Parkchester-177th Street station, the scope also includes the rehabilitation of the street level control house and a new entrance at the south end of the building. The project will also rehabilitate and/ or relocate the employee facilities. These facilities include offices, lunchrooms, toilet facilities, locker rooms, and storage rooms for the Division of Stations, RTO, and Car Equipment. The five stations to undergo extensive rehabilitations are St. Lawrence Avenue, Elder Avenue, Whitlock Avenue, Morrison-Soundview Station, Parkchester/ E. 177th Street, and employee facilities at Parkchester.

The scope of work includes the following elements.
Replace platform and street stairs including canopies and railings.
Demolish and reconstruct the station mezzanines - this includes floors, walls, ceilings and associated rooms and equipment.
Reconstruct NYCT operation rooms at the mezzanine including storage rooms, employees' toilet and facility room, and electrical closets.
Refurbish station agent booths and reconfigure fare array.
Reconstruct platform edge including rubbing board and provide for an ADA boarding area.
Replace cement topping at platform over mezzanine.
Incorporate artwork into the design of the station.
Repair corroded steel throughout the station; paint structural steel throughout the station.
Replace track, ties, and concrete structure and provide new waterproofing in the through-span section above the station mezzanine.
Provide adequate drainage to the station.
Provide new lighting and emergency light fixtures at the mezzanine and platforms.


Duration of Contract 29 Months

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Legends of Salsa at Lehman College, APRIL 2009

EVENT
Legends of Salsa 2

WHAT
Performances by salsa artists, including Tony Vega, Lalo Rodriguez, Hector Tricoche, Luis “Perico” Ortiz, Orestes Vilato, Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez. All these artist will be perfoming with Jimmy Delgado’s Salsa Con Dulzura Orchestra featuring Renzo Padilla on vocals

WHEN
Saturday, April 25, 2009, Time: 8pm

WHERE
Lehman Center For the Performing Arts (at Lehman College)
Address is 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468

HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Ticket Prices: $35, $40, $45, $50
Purchase tickets online at http://www.lehmancenter.org/

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