National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
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What is a protected bike lane?
Protected bike lanes, unlike paint-only bike lanes, provide physical protection between people riding bikes and vehicle traffic. In New York City, there are three main types of protected bike lanes.
Jersey barriers
Jersey barriers use concrete to provide separation between vehicles and people using the bike lane.
Parking-protected
Parking-protected bike lanes use a lane of parking to separate people using the bike lane from vehicle traffic.
Flexible delineators
DOT also uses flexible delineator, a.k.a. flexi-posts, to provide physical separation between bike riders and vehicle traffic. In late 2021, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez promised to upgrade half of these barriers with sturdier materials, such as concrete.
a "no man’s land" strip of tractor-trailer parking and illegal dumping.
would swap an underused curbside parking lane on 36th Street and 37th Street for a two-way bikeway and expanded sidewalks.On Fort Hamilton Parkway, [Green-Wood President Meera] Joshi and company proposed splitting an existing sidewalk into a bike lane and pedestrian path with planters and benches to be maintained by cemetery staff.
We will not abide the ruining of Memorial Day Weekend and the wanton raining-out of our concerts! Therfore, we announce, at the last minute, a very special Monday show by Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas playing for their very first time at the Japanese House!Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas on Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226Wayne Tucker saves Memorial Day Weekend with this popup concert! Come groove with OG favorites Wayne and his band the Bad Mothas playing their blend of jazz, funk, soul, R&B.
The law defines daylighting as 'street design elements for enhancing visibility of cross traffic and pedestrians for motorists approaching an intersection' and is commonly understood to mean the prohibition of parking adjacent to crosswalks.
Coney Island Avenue, Turner Place to Hinckley PlaceNYC DOT is proposing safety improvements on Coney Island Avenue between Turner Place and Hinckley Place in Kensington, Brooklyn. This School Safety project would serve residents and 700+ K through 8 students attending two co-located schools.
The proposal includes replacing the left turn lanes on Coney Island Avenue between Turner Place and Hinckley Place with a planted concrete median in front of the school, providing pedestrian refuge and preventing illegal mid-block U-turns.
To accommodate the median and reduce circuitous vehicular travel, Turner Place would be converted to one-way eastbound (East 8th Street to Coney Island Avenue) only, and Hinckley Place to one-way westbound (Stratford Road to Coney Island Avenue).
Pedestrian safety would be further improved with painted curb extensions to daylight three corners at both intersections adjacent to the school block.
The new median would also beautify the corridor with planted trees.
New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif has reopened her Kensington office near the Church Avenue-McDonald Avenue crossroads.
The office provides many types of services to her City Council District 39 constituents, including immigration services and government services and public benefits, such as food stamps/cash assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, affordable housing, worker's rights, free English and computer classes, and more.
For assistance, call Kensington liaison Tazkira Sattar at (347) 516-9122 or e-mail her at tsattar@council.nyc.gov.
Immigration services, provided by CUNY's licensed attorneys, are available by appointment only. They are open to people across New York City. To make an appointment, call (646) 664-9400 or (212) 652-2071.
The Swan Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM The Swan Band creates fun, lively interpretations of the great swing music of the previous century as it developed in New Orleans, New York, Paris and the American West. Drawing on the works of such pioneers as Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt, and Hank Williams, the group evokes a vintage yet fresh spirit that will make you want to move! |
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La Tribu at Albemarle Open Streets
Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM La Tribu is a dynamic 9-piece ensemble of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay that blends the rich musical traditions of South America with the sophisticated sounds of New York jazz. Their repertoire includes legendary songs from their homelands as well as original compositions that stay true to their roots. Featuring singer Carmen Borla plus a cuerda de tambores (tambores chico, repique y piano — the holy trinity of Afro Uruguayan music), La Tribu transforms nostalgia into joy, creating a powerful connection between the stage and the audience. |
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Alber Baseel & Gabe Lavin
Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Alber Baseel and Gabe Lavin are two leading lights of the local Arabic music scene. They'll showcase dynamic and virtuosic arrangements of contemporary and classical music from Turkey and the Arab world, in addition to original music. |
The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held on Tuesday, June 9th, 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.
| Subject: | The May meeting has been canceled. |
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| Date: | Tue, 19 May 2026 19:02:45 -0400 |
| From: | 66 Precinct Community Council <66precinctcc@gmail.com> |
| To: | 66 Precinct Community Council <66Precinctcc@gmail.com> |
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the May meeting has been canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding.
Please mark your calendar for our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Warm regards,
The Board
The Family Concert at Avenue C Plaza
Presented by Arts & Democracy
Sunday, June 7, 2:00pm
Join us at Avenue C Plaza, 557 McDonald Ave to celebrate creativity in our community!
Featuring music and dance from Brooklyn Porch Music’s The Multigenerational Playing for the Light Big Band; Students from the Tomas Rodriguez Guitar Studio; Youth Tecuanes Dance with Casa Cultural; Singing Winds Dance with Ballet Folklórico Mariposa, Shapla, and Salsa on the Plaza; and Cynthia King Dance Co. Also visit the Lofty Pigeon Books table!
RSVPs appreciated, though not required: tinyurl.com/TheFamilyConcert2026
The concert is part of Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza, where ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural Council and partners are in the plaza in June with free programming! Activities are listed here: kensingtonculture.org
The Spring Party is the time of year when we throw a party to thank all of you who make our work possible – Join us to celebrate our valued supporters, learn more about what we do, and hit the dance floor!
We'll have live music by Swunky Z, a bombastic locally-based brass band, a fantastic raffle, drinks + snacks for sale, and of course tree houses, swings, and all the other projects KoKo kids create!
When: Friday, May 29th, 6 - 9PM
Where: The KoKo Lot, 440 19th St., Brooklyn
Cost: Free!
How: RSVP Here!
Storytelling with Adrienne Frost, Anoush Froundjian, and Annie Tan. And an open mic for YOU, if you'd like to tell a story.When: Sunday, May 31, 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 Brooklyn's best-kept secretA 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.