The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held on Tuesday, September 8th, 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.
Lily White & Rob Garcia Quintet
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Lily White and Rob Garcia are stalwarts of the NYC jazz scene. Coming check them out playing original music and standards on a gorgeous porch with their quintet! |
Flamenco with Los Nuyores
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Witness
the energy and artistry of authentic flamenco in a captivating tablao
performance starring three of New York’s premier flamenco performers. |
Me and my wife live in the area. She went missing around 3:15 today. She has Alzheimer's.
She is a 57 year old Puerto Rican. About 5'3, 160 pounds. Light brown eyes and light brown hair pulled back.
She's wearing purple stretch pants, light blue shirt and tan sandals. Her name is Josie Carrasquillo Fletcher. She might seem lost and upset.
She lives at 204 E. 3rd Street, between Caton Avenue and Albermarle Road.
If you see her, please contact me at 917-304-3325.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
"Given the nascent industry and lack of federal standards for e-micromobility products, a number of the batteries in these devices are or become defective and can overheat, catch fire, or explode. In 2023 alone, there were 268 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, many of which were used to power e-bikes." https://www.fdnysmart.org/be-fdnysmart-when-using-any-devices-powered-by-lithium-ion-batteries/"1. lithium-ion batteries can catch fire even when not plugged in, though it is less common than during charging. 2. Risks arise from internal damage, manufacturing defects, or improper storage (extreme temperatures/moisture), leading to a "thermal runaway" chemical reaction that can cause ignition or explosions, even when sitting idle." https://www.renogy.com/blogs/emergency/can-lithium-batteries-catch-fire-when-not-in-use
Sing-a-long for all ages with Lloyd Miller
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Neighborhood music fixture Lloyd Miller leads the community sing! Popular song and folk. |
Alli O'Donnell
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Guitar minimalism and rich literary reference form the backbone of @allikapowey's music, which is brought to life by a voice some call “otherworldly,” accented by Sundays at church and a childhood in Louisiana. |
Lau Noah and Yoav Eshed
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Come witness Lau Noah's transcendent voice and incredible duo guitar playing with Yoav Eshed and you'll understand why she's toured with the likes of Jacob Collier. |
Emi Makabe Quartet
Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Emi Makabe Quartet brings her ethereal jazz back to the porch with her quartet of fine musicians. |
Help clean up Kensington! Join our office, the District 39 Cleanup Crew, The Kensington Stewards, Clean Up Kensington, and your neighbors on Sunday, August 30, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for a community clean-up of the Ocean Parkway Pedestrian Malls, where litter and illegal dumping remain persistent challenges.Together, we can help keep our neighborhood clean, welcoming, and beautiful. Supplies—including gloves, garbage pickers, and bags—will be provided.
651st Greenwood Virtual Information Session | Aug. 5, 8:30pmDoes your child enjoy being outdoors? Are you looking for a family-inclusive program that builds leadership, independence, and cooperation?
Learn more about the 651st Greenwood Troop of the Brooklyn Outdoor Service Guides, an inclusive scouting organization, at our virtual information session.
651st Greenwood meets every other Sunday on the Peninsula in Prospect Park (and at an indoor location during colder months). Our activities include working on badges, service projects, nature outings, and of course camping!We have four groups of youth: Chipmunks (3 & 4), Otters (K-2nd grade), Timberwolves (3rd-5th grade), Pathfinders (6th grade and up).
Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, Aug 5 at 8:30pm.
Zoom link: https://montclair.zoom.us/j/97128066304?pwd=P1aSdnWKbiQjOabVibLb5efPGuLJqC.1&fbclid=IwY2xjawTeD45leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMcDBBTUtrbWNhWnFNU2xic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnUbS_IpbDOalCM85wqAMN6iKiTbO3zt5TKdBkEXvyjLf38UWAoVl77QVfi__aem_ojR-t7ak2rodrq0CRODO6g
Any questions, reach out to membership@651greenwood.org.
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.
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.
As you may know, The Department of City Planning is working to develop a comprehensive plan for neighborhoods south of Prospect Park. Focusing on portions of Coney Island and McDonald Avenues, the plan offers an opportunity to create more transit-accessible housing, including permanently affordable housing, expand economic opportunity, and deliver community investments such as enhancements to the public realm.I'm pleased to share that in Community Board 12, our board chair has formed a new committee named the South of Prospect Park Planning Committee, in order to maximize community engagement for our constituents who live and work in the neighborhoods south of Prospect Park, including Kensington, Prospect Park South, Ditmas Park, Borough Park and Midwood.Our first meeting will be held next week: Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM, at Community Board 12's Office: 5910 13th Avenue, and remotely on Zoom. The Department of City Planning will be attending in person and will present about the South of Prospect Park plan. This meeting is open to the public, and there will be a public comment period. All are welcome to attend, learn more, and share thoughts on the future of our neighborhoods. Please join us!If you're unable to attend in person, you can participate remotely on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81395922827.For more information on the South of Prospect Park Plan, visit the Department of City Planning's website. And if you haven't done so yet, please fill out and share this survey as widely as possible: Community Survey.
Sing-along for everyone led by Lloyd Miller
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM Lloyd Miller leads our weekly sing-a-long for everyone! |
Bennett Paster Trio
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Groovy jazz from some of our finest local purveyors. |
Singer-songwriters in the Round at Operation Gig
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Three great singer-songwriters take turns on a gorgeous porch in Ditmas! Come support Lily Detaeye, Madi Task and Sean Kiely! |
Mir Naqibul Islam
Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM LOCATION CHANGED TO 210 RUGBY ROAD, BROOKLYN, NY Master tabla player Mir Naqibul Islam brings a quartet of amazing musicians from Brooklyns thriving Raga scene. |
Spanish-Immersion Summer Camp in August!
Join us at One World Project for ¡Celebra Brooklyn!, a two-week Spanish-immersion camp where children ages 2–6 explore the history, cultures, neighborhoods, and communities that make Brooklyn so unique.
Through art, music, storytelling, cooking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on projects, campers discover the borough they call home while building language skills, friendships, and a deeper connection to their community.
Our play-based camp welcomes children of all Spanish levels—no prior experience is necessary. Families can enroll for one or both weeks. We offer financial aid and accept active ACS vouchers.
Visit our website for schedules, tuition, and enrollment, or contact hola@oneworldproject.
org for more information. We'd love to welcome your family this August!
Sweet World
Friday, July 24, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Trumpeter/composer Kenny Warren's music embodies the adventurous spirit of jazz and is inspired by the multitudinous sounds of New York. "Non-stop eccentricity and rhythmically complex music, all while achieving a fleet-footed and airy spirit…. simultaneously free-flowing and absolutely thrilling” (NYC Jazz Record). Featuring Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums and Christopher Hoffman on cello |
Eliza Edens
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Alt-folk for (and from) neighborhood folk. "With a love for tinkering with alternate tunings à la Nick Drake, a curious harmonic ear from years of childhood classical piano lessons, and an ever-expanding affinity for words and stories, Edens’ songs build a kaleidoscopic world." - Club Passim |
Alegba & Friends
Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Alegba and Friends is a collective led by Haitian roots and jazz musician Alegba Jahyile. Born out of spontaneous, daily jam sessions in the Prospect Park during the pandemic! |