FREE IMMIGRATION AND OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICES FOR ALL OF COUNCILMEMBER HANIF'S CONSTITUENTS

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 office is open every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

Location

Office of New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif

545 McDonald Avenue, basement level

between Church Avenue and Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn 

ENDANGERED QUARTET MUSIC CONCERT (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Endangered Quartet Concert

Friday, May 22nd, 8:00 p.m.

 

Endangered Quartet will perform on Friday, May 22nd, starting at 8:00 p.m., in the Prospect Range Projects Performance Space.

Endangered Quartet is an "eclectic contemporary chamber music group" whose members are 

• Roy Nathanson, sax and lyrics
• Brian Drye, trombone and vocals
• Jesse Mills, violin and vocals
• Tim Kiah, bass and vocals.

No cover charge.

Location
Prospect Range Projects
1226 Prospect Avenue

between Reeve Place and Vanderbilt Street
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(917) 776-6834

dexter.buell@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/endangeredquartet/ 

https://www.prospectrangeprojects.net/

 

OPERATION GIG PORCH CONCERTS: THE SWAN BAND, LA TRIBU, AND ALBER BASEEL & GABE LAVIN

From Operation Gig!

The Swan Band Friday, May 22, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 335 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 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!

La Tribu at Albemarle Open Streets Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1423 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 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.

Alber Baseel & Gabe Lavin Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 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.

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Operation Gig! concerts get canceled when the weather isn't suitable for outdoor activities. Before going to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to go on.

 

Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The 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 the suggested $10 donation--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.

 

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

 

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 9th

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, 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.

Location

Marien Heim Senior Center

4520 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

CANCELED: 66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MAY 2026 MEETING

From the 66th Precinct Community Council:

 

Subject:	The May meeting has been canceled.
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

DON'T GO TO KORNER PIZZA ON A MONDAY

 

Don't go to Korner Pizza on a Monday because it's now closed on that day. But you can still go on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!

Korner Pizza, a Kensington institution, is sixty years old. It deserves to put its feet up and take a rest once a week and then reopen feeling refreshed--and ready to serve its neighbors with a smile.

 

Location

Korner Pizzeria

226 Church Avenue, corner of E. 3rd Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(718) 853-3755

https://www.facebook.com/kornerpizzeria

https://www.instagram.com/kornerpizzeria/ 

THE FAMILY CONCERT AT AVENUE C PLAZA (FREE)

The Family Concert at Avenue C Plaza

Sunday, June 7th

2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

 

From Arts & Democracy:

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 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue

at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

SPRING PARTY AT THE KOKO LOT ON 19TH STREET (FREE)

 

From KoKo NYC:

KoKo NYC and Open Source Gallery’s annual Spring Party is coming up at the end of May, and you, your family, and your friends are all invited!

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! 

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KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery. It is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).

 

Location

KoKo Lot

440 19th Street

between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

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

 

Community Board 7 Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, May 20th

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

 

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, 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. 

 

Attend in person or register to attend the board meeting virtually via Zoom at https://bit.ly/4fkI0NZ.

 

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

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 April 15, 2026 board meeting

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

7. Committee Reports:

  A) Parks & Environment Committee – 1. Prospect Park Alliance, 2. Brooklyn SWAB, 3. Art proposal for Sunset Park

B) Public Safety – 1. FDNY training

C) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety & Transportation Committees – 1. Port Authority  cargo drone pilot operation, 2. Priority streets and corridors related to public safety and transportation issues, 3. 3rd Avenue street improvement plan feedback from DOT, 4. BAT new parking roll-out

D) Joint Committee Meeting with Parks & Environment and Economic Development and Small Businesses – 1. EDC request for support letter for wayfarer signage for Pier 6, 2. Blue Horizon Sailing programming

E) Joint Committee Meeting with Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees – 1. Meet and greet/orientation for new board members

F) Nominating Committee – 1. Nominations for the executive board permissions of Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Community Engagement Officer, Sergeant at Arms and Assistant Sergeant at Arms, 2. Create slate of candidates

8. 2^nd Roll Call

9. Elected Officials

10.Chairperson's Report

11. District Manager's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. 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

LEARN TO GROW YOUR OWN HERBS AND VEGETABLES (FREE)

 

Learn to Grow Your Own

Herbs and Vegetables

Saturday, May 16th

Saturday, May 30th

Sunday, June 14th

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Plant with the Newkirk Community Garden, a garden of vegetables, herbs, and native plants. Learn to grow your own herbs and vegetables.

 

Everyone is welcome to participate.

 

Open hours at the garden are Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting, from April to November.

Location

Newkirk Community Garden

736 E. 8th Street

at the corner of Newkirk Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(Google map) 

phone: (347) 903-7297 

https://www.newkirkgarden.com

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

https://www.instagram.com/newkirkcommunitygarden/ 

STORYTELLING, PLUS AN OPEN MIC THAT'S WAITING FOR YOU

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From Robin Bady:

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 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.

Tell us that you're coming

OPERATION GIG PORCH CONCERTS: BUMPERCAR, WAYNE TUCKER & THE BAD MOTHAS, CAFE AMAN AND KELEPOURI

 

From Operation Gig!

Bumpercar Friday, May 15, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 330 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Bumpercar is the magnetic duo of Jason Ewald and Devon Yesberger—a fresh and funky pair with an old-school vibe and a love for the unexpected. Jason's soulful vocals and deep-pocket drumming pair with Devon's cosmic piano and bass to create a sound that's rich, playful, and deeply human.

Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 444 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Come groove with Operation Gig favorites Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas playing their blend of jazz, funk, soul, R&B.

Cafe Aman and Kelepoúri Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1415 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Café Aman Project is a collective of musicians and dancers who aim to uplift Asia Minor Greek music and movement, with a diasporic twist.

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Operation Gig! concerts get canceled when the weather isn't suitable for outdoor activities. Before going to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to go on.

 

Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The 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 the suggested $10 donation--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.

 

ONLINE MAY MEETING OF THE 72ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL (COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK)

72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 12th

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 online tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The meeting will be online only: 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299483451544530?p=3bepOeFxzURKCLBi7W

Meeting ID: 299 483 451 544 530

Passcode: 2mk2CY9w

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 and 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. 

The community is invited to voice concerns about criminal activity, including rape and other forms of sexual assault, armed robbery, home break-ins, burglary in local stores, speeding drivers, stolen bicycles, porch piracy, and other crimes.

 

Community Councils meet from September through June.

 

To receive e-mail announcements about future meetings of the 72nd Precinct Community Council, contact Council President Tina Ponce at either tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.

 

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

BIKE DAY IN PROSPECT PARK: A COMMUNITY DAY OF CYCLING (FREE)

 

Bike Day in Prospect Park

Saturday, May 30th

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

May is National Bicycle Safety Month; on the next-to-the-last day of the month, "Bike Day in Prospect Park" will be held.

 

The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will begin at the 15th Street/Prospect Park West entrance to the park, rain or shine.

 

Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-day-in-prospect-park-tickets-1987335057655. 

Featured activities will include 

• a giveaway of professionally-fitted helmets (first come, first served), 
• a children’s bike swap (your child's old bike for a newly-tuned-up bike), 
• bike infrastructure information, 
• Cyclist protocol and safety conversations, 
• free minor bike repairs, 
• New York City bike maps,
• Delivery worker support and protocol,
• Children’s bike-related projects,
• Guided beginner rides (for adults) (Registration required), and
• a Children’s Learn-to-Ride workshop (Registration required).

Sponsoring the event are Park Slope Civic Council, Prospect Park Alliance, Bike New York, the New York City Department of Transportation, and New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif.

 

Location 

Prospect Park

15th Street/Prospect Park West entrance

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn 

WHAT DOES YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEED? SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS IN AN ONLINE SURVEY ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD

If you live, work, or go to school in New York City, you're invited to fill out a Community District Needs Online Survey for your local community district (community board).

 

The survey is for Fiscal Year 2028, which runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028.

 

From Community District Needs Online Survey - FY2028 - Public Input:

Your community board is gathering input for the current Statement of Community District Needs and Budget Requests (CD Needs). By completing this survey, your thoughts and perspectives on your district's biggest needs and priorities will be shared with your community board. Click here to complete the survey.

 

In this survey, you'll be asked to select your Top 3 Pressing Issues* for your district, as well as your Most Important Issue** in 7 different policy areas.

 

For more information on CD Needs, please visit the Department of City Planning's website: https://www.nyc.gov/content/planning/pages/planning/capital-planning#community-district-needs

You can also find which district you live in, access data and information about your district, as well as current and former Community District Needs Statements, on the Community District Profiles tool: 
https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/ 

*The Pressing Issues that you'll be asked to choose from are

• Affordable housing
• Civic engagement (elections, participatory budget)
• Crime and public safety
• Cultural facilities & programs
• Economic recovery and development
• Emergency and disaster response
• Health care services
• Homelessness
• Infrastructure resiliency
• Land use trends (zoning, development, neighborhood preservation, etc.)
• Parks and open space
• Police-community relations
• Public health facilities
• Quality of life issues (noise, graffiti, petty crime, etc.)
• Schools
• Senior services
• Social services
• Street conditions
• Street flooding
• Traffic
• Transit (buses & subways)
• Trash removal & cleanliness
• Unemployment
• Youth and children's services
• Other - Write In

**The seven policy areas are 

• Healthcare and Human Services,  
• Youth, Education, and Child Welfare,  
• Public Safety and Emergency Services,  
• Core Infrastructure, City Services, and Resiliency
• Housing, Economic Development, and Land Use
• Transportation and Mobility
• Parks, Cultural, and other Community Facilities 

 

View the Statements of Community District Needs and Community Board Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (the fiscal year that'll begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027) for these community boards:

• Community Board 7 (Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, South Slope, and Greenwood Heights)
• Community Board 12 (Borough Park and parts of Kensington, Sunset Park, and Midwood) 
• Community Board 14 (Flatbush, Midwood, and parts of Kensington)

GRAND OPENING OF THREE PILLARS PARK: A NEW GREEN SPACE IN WINDSOR TERRACE

 

 

  

Grand Opening of Three Pillars Park

Saturday, May 30th

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

 

Three Pillars Park, a new green space in Windsor Terrace that was created by the community and for the community, will officially open later this month. 

 

The grand opening party will be on Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif will cut a ceremonial ribbon.

 

Three Pillars Park is located at 1300 Prospect Avenue at the intersection of Prospect and Greenwood avenues. It's across the street from the FDNY fire station, underneath the pedestrian overpass above the Prospect Expressway (Google map).

 

Read more about Three Pillars Park in the blog post at https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/03/new-pocket-park-in-windsor-terrace.html.