WRITERS WILL READ FROM THEIR WRITINGS (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Ditmas Lit

Wednesday, February 25th

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

Ditmas Lit is a monthly reading series that showcases a diverse range of emerging and established writers in all genres.

 

Sarah Bridgins and Lena Valencia host the series on the fourth Wednesday of every month. You're invited to hear poets, essayists, fiction writers, and storytellers read from their writings. The date of this month's readings is Wednesday, February 25th, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with guest co-host Colin Dickey.

 

Admission is free.

 

The readers will be Brendan C. Byrne, Ilise S. Carter, Jonathan Dixon, and Whu An Do. Descriptions of the four readers and the guest host are posted at https://www.ditmaslit.com/upcoming.

 

RSVP at https://www.urbanebrooklyn.com/event-details-registration/ditmas-lit-17.

 

The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:00 p.m.

 

Location

Urbane Arts Club

1016 Beverley Road

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

UrbaneBrooklyn@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Urbane-Arts-Club-100064234354845/ 

https://www.instagram.com/urbane_brooklyn/

"BIRDS OF A FEATHER CRUSH ICE TOGETHER" STICKERS WILL BENEFIT THE IMMIGRANT RAPID RESPONSE FUND

 

From Lofty Pigeon Books:

We are honored to collaborate with local artist @catxwillett on the Birds of a Feather Crush ICE Together sticker

 

100% of sticker sales (all $6 per sticker) will be donated to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund organized by @womensfndnmn

 

Order here: https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/FhKjQmgyC4VNQAY51WQafQ (they ship for free nationwide).

 

We are also an access point for red cards [Know Your Rights cards provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center], whistles, and other materials for local canvassing groups.

Location

Lofty Pigeon Books

743 Church Avenue

at the corner of E. 8th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(347) 240-3816

info@loftypigeonbooks.com

website: https://loftypigeonbooks.com/ 

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftypigeonbooks

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

SOLIDARITY AT HINTERLANDS BAR WITH THE GENERAL STRIKE AGAINST DHS AND ICE

ICE OUT

Friday, January 30th

noon to 4:00 a.m. 

 

From Hinterlands Bar:

Tomorrow, we're standing in solidarity with the general strike to protest DHS and ICE.

 

We want to be transparent - as a small business, closing our doors would directly hurt the workers who are a huge part of making Hinterlands what it is: a safe space for our communities to feel included.

 

Instead, we are participating in a way that we can - CASH BAR ONLY. No money to the credit card companies. No support to the systems that have failed us.

 

We believe resistance doesn't have to look one way to be impactful. This is us refusing to funnel money into systems that don't align with our values, while still protecting the people who rely on this work to survive.

 

Thank you for meeting us where we are. We love you, we stand with you, and we will get through this together.

10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Immigrant Defense Project.

 

Location

Hinterlands Bar

739 Church Avenue

between E. 7th and E. 8th streets

Kensington, Brooklyn

(718) 633-0550

hinterlandsbar@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/hinterlandsbar

https://www.instagram.com/hinterlands_bar/?hl=en

COMMUNITY BOARD 12 JANUARY MEETING TONIGHT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (FREE)

 

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, January 27th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

From Community Board 12:

Subject:	January Board Meeting Information & Agenda
Date:	Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:25:46 -0500
From:	Community Board 12 <bkcb12@gmail.com>

 

Dear Residents,

 

Our January board meeting is scheduled for today, Tuesday, January 27, at 7:00 PM.

 

The in-person location is at the office of Community Board 12, 5910 13th Avenue.

 

For those that wish to attend on Zoom, please use the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931 

 

To speak at the public hearing, either in person or on Zoom, please click on the following link and fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/8izAHJDN4KsStNtg7

 

We are looking forward to seeing you. 

 

Best Regards,

The Community Board 12 Team

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24th.

 

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

(map)

 

phone: (718) 851-0800

fax: (718) 851-4140

bk12@cb.nyc.gov

https://www.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb12/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BkCB12

Chairperson: Yidel Perlstein

District Manager: Barry Spitzer

BROWN BABIES N' BOOKS, STORYTIME WITH RUTH FORMAN (FREE)

 

Storytime with Ruth Forman 

Saturday, February 14th

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

 

From Dessa Carroll, founder of Brown Babies N’ Books:

Brown Babies N’ Books is excited to partner with Lofty Pigeon Books to welcome acclaimed author & poet Ruth Forman for a special Saturday Storytime + book signing

Let’s start our Valentine’s Day with a whole lot of love and cuteness!

Ruth will be reading from her beautiful children’s books Do I Love You? Yes I Do and Like So — tender, lyrical stories that celebrate love, emotional expression, and the power of connection

@ruthformanpoet is a celebrated poet and educator whose work centers healing, imagination, and the inner lives of children. 

 

A former creative writing teacher with June Jordan’s Poetry for the People program and longtime VONA faculty member, her writing uplifts Black voices and nurtures self-awareness, creativity, and confidence in young readers.

Families will have the chance to meet Ruth, get books signed and personalized, and explore more of her inspiring work that encourages kids to feel deeply and dream freely

Come cuddle up, listen close, and share a meaningful literacy moment with your little ones  

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-with-ruth-forman-tickets-1980041584681

 

Location

Lofty Pigeon Books

743 Church Avenue

at the corner of E. 8th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(347) 240-3816

info@loftypigeonbooks.com

website: https://loftypigeonbooks.com/ 

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftypigeonbooks

POLITICAL PROTEST AT BARTEL-PRITCHARD SQUARE

 

Political Protest

Fridays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

An ongoing antiwar, pro-democracy protest was started recently, taking place every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bartel-Pritchard Square in Windsor Terrace. 

 

At the first protest on January 9th, people brought signs with messages ranging from protesting ICE invading our cities to speaking against the power grab in Venezuela. Music was in the air in the form of singing, accompanied by a ukulele.

 

The goal of the protests is to spark action and neighborhood connections. All like-minded people are invited to join in.

 

Location

Bartel-Pritchard Square

Prospect Park West at 15th Street 

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn 

(map) 

 

GEORGE'S IS FOR SALE

George's is for sale. The business is for sale but the building that it occupies isn't--it's for rent. The asking price for the business is $495,000, and the rental price for the space is $6,600/month, with a ten-year term through May 2035.

 

"Opened in 1956 at 753 Coney Island Ave. in Ditmas Park, George's diner is owned by Michael Papazaharias—a cousin of the original owner's family." https://archive.is/CjB0b (https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/georges-diner-ditmas-park-brooklyn-sale)

 

"Please do not approach the owner or staff directly. For more details or to schedule a private showing, please contact Evan Franca at 917-613-6374." https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/753-Coney-Island-Ave-Brooklyn-NY/36401069/

 

CANCELED: KOKO LOT VOLUNTEER CLEANUP DAY IN WINDSOR TERRACE

 

Canceled because of the impending snowstorm.

 

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KoKo Lot Volunteer Cleanup Day

Sunday, January 25th

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

From KoKo NYC: 

Volunteer Day at the KoKo Lot

Sunday, Jan 25 from 1 pm to 4 pm EST 

Bring your friends and family and join us to help get the KoKo Lot cleaned up!

Join us on Sunday, January 25th from 1PM - 4PM at the Lot! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!

All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:

• Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
• Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
• Bathrooms are off-site nearby at the Green-Wood Cemetery.
• The KoKo Lot is nut free.

The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1980499538433 to let them know about how many people to expect.

 

66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL JANUARY MEETING HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED (C0VERING KENSINGTON, BOROUGH PARK, AND PART OF MIDWOOD)

66th Precinct Community Council Meeting 

Thursday, January 22nd

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

Meet with officers of the 66th Precinct and the 66th Precinct Community Council in person on Thursday, January 22nd. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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

These meetings are intended to give residents and business owners a chance to talk face-to-face with the precinct's Commanding Officer and 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.

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 JANUARY 2026 MEETING, IN PERSON AND ONLINE (COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK)

 

The video of the meeting has been posted on CB 7's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_dgflIfhB8.

 

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Community Board 7 Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21st

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. in the Community Board 7 meeting room at 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue).

You can attend in person or register to attend the board meeting virtually on Zoom: https://bit.ly/49yNd0p.

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 December 17, 2025 board meeting

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

7. Committee Reports: A) Executive Committee – 1. Executive session to discuss personnel matters

8. 2nd Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson’s Report

11. District Manager’s Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Adjournment

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

 

During the public comment period, in-person and online attendees will have an opportunity to address the board. Share you concerns, questions, needs, problems, suggestions, and solutions.

 

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

WINDSOR TERRACE WILL BE THE MEETING PLACE IN FEBRUARY FOR THE 72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL (COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 10th

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

Twice a year, the 72nd Precinct Community Council meeting is held in Windsor Terrace. Its other eight meetings are held in Sunset Park.

The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held in Windsor Terrace on Tuesday, February 10th, 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: 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

CRAFTING AND WRITING WORKSHOP: STITCHING COMMUNITY: TELLING STORIES THROUGH EMBROIDERY AND WRITING (FREE)

 Stitching Community:

Telling Stories

Through Embroidery and Writing 

Thursday, January 15th

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

From the Kensington Library:

In this workshop, participants will learn traditional kantha running stitch embroidery. Together, we will weave stories about home and belonging with our neighbors.

Embroidery instructor Farida Ruhul [member of the Bangladeshi Ladies Club] and writer Roohi Choudhry will guide us through the first half of the session stitching and chatting together. Afterwards, we will write and share stories. This is a bilingual program open to Bangla and English speakers.

Craft and writing supplies will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Please RSVP in advance!

For more information and to register, go to https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/stitching-community-kensington-library-20260115-0600pm.

 

Location

Kensington Library

4207 18th Avenue

between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

Kensington, Brooklyn

(718) 436-0545

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kensington 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonLibraryBPL

CRAFT CIRCLE MEETUP THIS SUNDAY (FREE ADMISSION)

 

The Craft Circle

Sunday, January 11th, 3:00 p.m.

 

From The Craft Circle:

Hi crafty neighbors! Looking for something fun to do this Sunday, January 11th? Join us at Blue Star Parlor (1112 Cortelyou Road) at 3pm for an informal crafting meetup.

 

All skill levels and all crafts welcome! Come whenever, stay for as long as you’d like.

 

Hope to see yall there!

Photo of some of my (Shayne Zazlow) handspun yarn for the algorithm
*If you’re a beginner and need help, Shayne is happy to help! 

The Craft Circle is an informal meetup where neighbors get together to knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. Bring what you're working on or learn a new craft.

The meetup is for all levels, and learners are welcome. Admission is free.

For more information, call or text Barbara at (917) 847-8330. 

Location

Blue Star Parlor

1112 Cortelyou Road

between Stratford and Westminster roads

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(map)

(347) 365-9035

https://www.bluestarparlor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BlueStarParlor 

https://www.instagram.com/bluestarparlor/

72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL JANUARY 2026 MEETING WITH RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 13th

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

The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held on Tuesday, January 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

Marien Heim Senior Center

4502 4th Avenue 

at 45th Street

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

 

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72nd Precinct Community Council: 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

WRITERS WILL READ FROM THEIR WRITINGS (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Ditmas Lit

Wednesday, January 28th

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

Ditmas Lit is a monthly reading series that showcases a diverse range of emerging and established writers in all genres.

 

Sarah Bridgins and Lena Valencia host the series on the fourth Wednesday of every month. You're invited to hear poets, essayists, fiction writers, and storytellers read from their writings.

 

This month, the event will be held on 

Wednesday, January 28th, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with guest host Ben Lasman.

 

Admission is free.

 

This month's readers are Simona Blat, Caroline Hagood, Francisco Márquez, and Keith Newton.

 

Descriptions of the readers and the guest host are posted at https://www.urbanebrooklyn.com/event-details-registration/ditmas-lit-16, where you can also RSVP.

 

The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:00 p.m.

 

Location

Urbane Arts Club

1016 Beverley Road

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

UrbaneBrooklyn@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Urbane-Arts-Club-100064234354845/ 

https://www.instagram.com/urbane_brooklyn/