72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN WINDSOR TERRACE IN OCTOBER 2026

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 13th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The 72nd Precinct Community Council will meet in Windsor Terrace in October.

The next meeting between the public, the community council, and officers from the precinct will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meet and talk with the precinct's Commanding Officer, Captain Mobeen Yasin, the precinct's Community Affairs  officers, and the Q-Team officers.

People who live or work in Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park are invited to the meeting to discuss past crimes as well as to learn what the precinct is doing to prevent future crimes.

Find out about the types of crime that have been taking place, their frequency, any enabling factors, and how to prevent them.

Members of the public are invited to voice their concerns about criminal activity, including armed robberies, rape and other forms of sexual assaults, home break-ins, burglaries in local stores, bank robberies, speeding drivers, stolen bicycles, package theft, and other crimes.

Community Councils meet from September through June. Sign up to receive e-mail announcements about future meetings of the 72nd Precinct Community Council by contacting Council President Tina Ponce: tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.

Location

Holy Name of Jesus Church

245 Prospect Park West

between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

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72nd Precinct Community Council

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/72nd-Precinct-Community-Council-1611883092371304

 

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72nd Precinct

phone: (718) 965-6311

website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/72nd-precinct.page

CompStat report (crime statistics): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs-en-us-072pct.pdf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD72pct

CELEBRATE CITY OF FOREST DAY 2026

City of Forest Day Celebration 2026

Saturday, October 3rd

 

City of Forest Day is a day of activities held every year across New York City to raise awareness of the importance of our city's urban forest and the role that we play in taking care of beings that please our eyes, supply our oxygen, and shelter birds and other animals.

 

Forest for All NYC will present events citywide in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners coalition and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

Three City of Forest Day events will take place in or near Kensington and Windsor Terrace:

 

Deez Treez Lab at Nitehawk Cinema (15 Prospect Park Southwest)

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

"Get ready to dive into nature with Deez Treez Lab, ecologists, educators, and other native New Yorkers at the City of Forest Day! Join us in person for a day filled with green vibes, fresh air, and cool forest fun. Whether you’re a tree hugger or just looking to chill outdoors, this is the place to be." 

 

Reserve a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deez-treez-lab-presents-city-of-forest-day-october-3-2026-tickets-1997503166743. 

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Lt. Federico Narvaez Tot Lot at Argyle Road and Cortelyou Road

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

"We will be caring for and celebrating trees, as well as weeding and planting blubs. Come get your hands dirty or just stop by! This is a family friendly event organized by neighbors."

 

RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3hVMVGB_3GiElA2nC6cJNjbIUoPDGjK0X52yGVJkPLX2zCg/viewform.

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Prospect Park South at E. 17th Street and Albemarle Road

9:00 a.m. to noon

"Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City."

 

Register at https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/20440.

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SINGING, YOGA, BLUEGRASS, AND PLANT FOLKLORE: EVENTS IN THE GARDEN

Community Song Circle for All Ages

Wednesday, September 23⋅5:00 – 6:30pm

Join us for a pop-up Song Circle at the East 4th Street Community Garden! Open to song lovers of all ages and musical abilities (especially those who've been told not to sing!). Come and sing along, hum along, sway along, listen along. We'll have a list of songs to share and also welcome participants to lead a favorite song or suggest a song for someone else to lead.

 

Yoga with Sunee / YogaSole
Wednesday, September 23⋅5:30 – 6:30pm

Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome. Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in the garden! Focus is Forgiveness.
 

Bluegrass Jam
Saturday, September 26⋅1:00 – 3:00pm

Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2026 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Kids are invited to dance along and possibly even touch the instruments after the session.

The Dark Folklore of Plants
Sunday, September 27⋅1:00 – 2:00pm  

[Maintenance and garden meeting also this day]

What dark lore and histories lurk in our gardens, parks, and woodlands? Join BMCC sociology professor Rifat Salam for a talk exploring the folklore, myths, and magic of plants—from the familiar to the infamous. To be followed by an herbal garden tour by our very own Marian Trupiano!

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

STORYTELLING IN A BACKYARD GARDEN IN KENSINGTON, PLUS AN OPEN MIC FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE A STORY YOU'D LIKE TO TELL

 From BadyHouse:

BADYHouse Fall Series Begins! BHSC #76 Join us for great storytelling in the BHSC garden

When:  Sunday, September 27,2026              Doors open at 6:00              Show starts at 6:30 Where: 85 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11218  Take the F train to Church Ave stop  (be in front of train.) Walk 3 blocks down Church to Chester, turn right, and walk 2.5 blocks to #85. Details: $20.00 is suggested for the tip jar Welcome to our house concerts! There will be chips and cookies, pita and humous and tabouleh and cheese. Bring something yummy to share. It's a BYOB event, so pack your favorite drink. Drop by and discover why so many people regard the BADYHouse Storytelling Concert in the garden Brooklyn's best-kept secret A little heads up for cat lovers and those with allergies: our house cat, Nonnie, and her four feline friends often hang out in the backyard. If you're allergic, make sure to take necessary precautions. If you need any assistance, call us at 347.907.4833 or 347.512.7685. For more information, feel free to reach out to Robin at robbady@gmail.com.

TOILET IN AVENUE C PLAZA: A FREE PUBLIC BATHROOM WILL BE INSTALLED

 

 

A public bathroom will be installed soon at Avenue C Plaza, located at the intersection of Avenue C and McDonald Avenue. 

 

Seventeen modular bathrooms will be installed in public plazas and high-traffic public spaces in the five boroughs for a year-long pilot program. Two of the seventeen are already in place, one at Fulton Street and Truxton Street in Brooklyn and the other at 34th Avenue and 64th Street in Queens. 

 

Throne Labs produces, delivers, and installs the units. It provides all maintenance and cleaning services; a local operations team cleans the bathrooms after every ten to fifteen uses.

 

The company also provides supplies, and it does any repairs that are needed. 

The bathrooms are free to use. They will be available every day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a ten-minute time limit per use.  

 

Warnings are sounded at five minutes and eight minutes to tell you that your ten minutes are almost up. After ten minutes, lights flash. An announcement in English and Spanish tells you that the door is about to open ("Attention: Your use time has expired. The door is opening now."). After that, you have about thirty seconds more before the door actually opens.

 

To enter the bathrooms, you can use either a text message, a QR code, the Throne Bathroom Network app, or a tap card that does not require a phone. The tap cards are distributed by local community partners. 

 

The app has additional functions; it allows members of the public to find the location of the nearest public bathroom, check cleanliness ratings, and find out if the bathrooms are available for use.

The modular bathrooms are self-contained, not needing a connection to the city's water, sewer, or power infrastructures, which also makes the portable. They're solar-powered to provide heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer.

 

The bathrooms are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, containing an entry ramp and a grab bar.

 

The fixtures are touch-free, including the lighting, the faucet and the soap dispenser, and the toilet that flushes when you wave at it. To open the door to exit, wave your hand at the door.

 

Free menstrual products are available, as is a table for changing a baby's diaper or clothing.

 

The cost to rent, clean, and maintain the seventeen units for a year is $4,000,000. The cost to build a traditional bricks-and-mortar public bathroom is about $4 million.

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: ELÉONORE WEILL & ALI DINEEN; THE BROOKLYN HOLDOUTS

 

From Operation Gig!:

ELÉONORE WEILL & ALI DINEEN Friday, September 18, 2026  6:00–8:00 PM 330 Westminster Rd Rooted in traditional Eastern European, Jewish and Southern French sounds, Eleonore Weill's folk music bridges the past and present. Friday night she teams up with another versatile musician and singer, Brooklyn-scene stalwart Ali Dineen.

THE BROOKLYN HOLDOUTS Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00–6:00 PM 121 Marlborough Rd Guitarist Chris Bergson & Organist Moses Patrou - two deeply soulful singers, have joined forces as The Brooklyn Holdouts. With Eric Halvorsonas on drums.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETING (C0VERING KENSINGTON, BOROUGH PARK, AND PART OF MIDWOOD)

66th Precinct Community Council Meeting 

Thursday, September 17th

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Meet with the Commanding Officer and other officers of the 66th Precinct at the 66th Precinct Community Council meeting on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Community Council serves as the liaison between the public and the NYPD. 

These meetings give residents and business owners an opportunity to talk face-to-face with the officers.

 

Tell Captain Kenneth Herrarte, the Commanding Officer of the 66th Precinct, about your concerns. Your input, perspectives, and insights about crime, quality of life issues, and all other policing matters are invaluable at these meetings. 

 

The 66th Precinct covers Kensington, Borough Park, and part of Midwood.

Thank you, Richard N., for sharing the announcement.

Meeting location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue

between 59th and 60th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn

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66th Precinct Community Council

President: Mark Katz

e-mail: 66precinctcc@gmail.com

66th Precinct

5822 16th Avenue

between 58th and 59th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

phone: (718) 851-5611

website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/66th-precinct.page

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD66pct

 

COMMUNITY BOARD 7'S SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETING, COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

 

Community Board 7 Meeting

Wednesday, September 16th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

 

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, September 16th, from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m., both in person and virtually.

 

Community Board 7 is the liaison between New York City agencies and the residents and business owners of Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park.

 

From Community Board 7:

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2026 @6:30 p.m. in the CB7 meeting room located at 4201 4th Avenue (43rd Street entrance).

 

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually on Zoom – https://bit.ly/4gPM2Nu

You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

 

Following is the proposed agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the June 17, 2026 board meeting

6. Adoption of the minutes of the September 9, 2026 public hearing

7. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)

8. Committee Reports: 

A) Education, Health & Human Services Committee – 1. Presentations from the NYC Department of Health and NYU Langone Brooklyn

B) Finance & By-Laws Committee (Vote expected)– 1. By-laws review & proposed amendments

C) Land Use & Landmarks Committee (Vote expected) - 1. Land use application for 364 Coney Island Avenue [The Board voted 27-9 to approve the application with conditions proposed by the Land Use & Landmarks Committee, such as requesting that 40% of the residential floor area be affordable to households earning an average of 50% of the AMI (Area Median Income) instead of 25% of the residential floor area being affordable to households earning an average of 60% of the AMI (Area Median Income).]

9. 2nd Roll Call

10. Elected Officials and Representatives

11. Chairperson’s Report

12. District Manager’s Report

13. Old Business

14. New Business

15. Adjournment

 

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb7/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

70TH PRECINCT SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: (KENSINGTON, MIDWOOD, FISKE TERRACE, DITMAS PARK, AND PROSPECT PARK SOUTH)

 

70th Precinct Community Council Meeting 

Wednesday, September 30th

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Deputy Inspector Joseph Wernersbach and other precinct officers, residents, and public officials at the 70th Precinct Community Council monthly public meeting on Wednesday, September 30th, at 7:30 p.m. 

Discuss key safety and security issues affecting your lives and your communities. Share your concerns, complaints, and compliments. Participate in the discussion and get answers to your questions.

If you have any questions about the meeting, e-mail the 70th Precinct Community Affairs at 70pctcommunityaffairs@nypd.org. or call (718) 851-5557.

70th Precinct Community Council meetings typically take place on the last Wednesday of each month from September through June.

The 70th Precinct covers a small part of Kensington as well as Midwood, Fiske Terrace, Ditmas Park, and Prospect Park South.

 

Meeting location
ADAPT Community Network
175 Lawrence Avenue
between Ocean Parkway and Seton Place
across from the precinct
Brooklyn, New York

Precinct

70th Precinct

154 Lawrence Avenue

Brooklyn

(718) 851-5511

https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/70th-precinct.page  

https://www.facebook.com/NYPD70pct 

COMMUNITY BOARD 14 BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CANNABIS APPLICATION AND NYC BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2028

Community Board 14 Board Meeting and Public Hearings Monday, September 14th 6:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE: 6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Retail Cannabis Application: 461 Coney Island Avenue [between Church Avenue and Caton Avenue]. Ruben Rangini DBA OC Dispensary has submitted an application to the Office of Cannabis Management to open a retail dispensary. Applicant representative: Ruben Rangini, (347) 223-7446. 6:45 PM – Public Hearing on Community Budget Recommendations for NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2028 7:00 PM – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14

All are welcome to join Brooklyn Community Board 14 on the evening of Monday, September 14, 2026 for our monthly board meeting and two public hearings.   Join us in person at the East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. You may watch the meeting live or on demand anytime on YouTube. The meeting agenda and more information can be found on CB14's website. Board Meeting Public Session: If you would like to make an announcement of civic interest during the public session, please register by filling out this form before 3 PM on the day of the meeting or in person upon arrival.   All registered speakers will receive up to three minutes to make their announcements.   Registration is not necessary for members of the public who plan to attend the meeting but do not intend to make an announcement during the public session. Public Hearing: Members of the public who wish to provide oral comments can register either by completing this form and following its instructions before 3 PM on the day of the meeting, or in person upon arrival.   Written comments may be submitted using the same form or emailed to info@cb14brooklyn.com. More information and public hearing contacts are available on our website. Agenda for Board Meeting CALL TO ORDER MINUTES DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT CHAIR’S REPORT Recommendation – 1584 Flatbush Avenue ULURP Application Recommendation – Retail Cannabis Dispensary Application – 461 Coney Island Avenue Recommendation – Community Recommendations for NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2028 Committee of the Whole Report Outdoor Dining Application – Ayat, 1616 Cortelyou Road Retail Cannabis Dispensary Application – Stoned Age, 1622 Cortelyou Road Liquor License Renewal Application – PICH Restaurant and Lounge, 774 Flatbush Motion to Dissolve Committee Appointments Report Borough Board Report TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS: Housing and Land Use Committee Community Environment, Cultural Affairs, and Economic Development Committee Transportation Committee Community Safety Committee Human Services Committee Youth Services, Education, and Libraries Committee AD HOC COMMITTEES Transition Committee PUBLIC SESSION ADJOURNMENT    Location East Midwood Jewish Center 1625 Ocean Avenue between avenues K and L Midwood, Brooklyn

STORE CLOSING, EVERYTHING MUST GO: LE CHAIM ON CHURCH AVENUE

 

Jewelry, watches, sterling silver, gold, clothes, shoes, boots, belts, batteries.... 

 

Le Chaim is going out of business after thirty years, due to the owner's illness. The store is located at 322 Church Avenue, between E. 3rd and E. 4th streets.

 

Everything must go, so stop by the store to purchase items at close-out prices. The open hours are irregular, so if the gates are down, try again another time. 

 

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: CHOLO; SIVAN ARBEL

From Operation Gig!:

Sat · Sep 12 · 4–6 PM

CHOLO

284 E 16th St · All ages

Our Indie-rocking friends Manco Flowers are back on the porch Saturday afternoon!

Sun · Sep 13 · 4–6 PM

Sivan Arbel

214 Marlborough Rd

Rooted in jazz and rich with global rhythms, Sivan Arbel invites you to awaken your body and remember our shared humanity.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.