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. 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.

PLANTING SESSION FOR THE NEXT POLLINATOR GARDEN (FREE)

 

Fall Planting Session

Saturday, September 26th

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The KensingtonGardensBklyn collective is planting additional pollinator gardens on Ocean Parkway.

 

On Saturday, September 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., help install a new native pollinator garden and maintain other gardens that were installed last year.

 

All ages are welcome to participate. Prior experience isn't necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided.

 

KensingtonGardensBklyn is a community-driven initiative that aims to reconnect neighbors through gardening and environmental projects.

"Join your neighbors as we seek to build greener and more equitable access to community green spaces."

 

You can stay informed about KensingtonGardensBklyn's activities and program on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kensingtongardensbklyn. 

 

Location

Ocean Parkway and Cortelyou Road

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

EVERY COOKIE RESCUES TWO POUNDS OF FOOD

From Give & Bake:

 

New Partner Spotlight City Harvest In the USA, nearly 40% of the food that is produced is wasted. Our latest charitable partner, City Harvest, rescues perfectly good, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it for free to New Yorkers experiencing hunger. Through October, 20% of all our bakery sales will be donated to City Harvest to help them save 100 million pounds of food from landfills this year. Help us support their mission to fight hunger and food waste by getting a five-star-rated treat from Give & Bake. Also, we now offer a gluten-free version of our Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie!

Order Cookies for a Cause

 

 Help put the good in baked goods.

 

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Give & Bake is Kensington's brand-new micro-bakery, selling "small-batch baked goods with big-hearted purpose."

Owners Lucy and Mike Singer bake chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip banana bread, and granola; they donate 20% of the proceeds to local food charities. Past recipients were Hot Bread Kitchen, CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women's Shelter, New York Common Pantry, and Emma's Torch.

Give & Bake offers free delivery to customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Place your orders on these pages:

• Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie (dark and semi-sweet chocolate), including a gluten-free version  

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/signature-chocolate-chip-cookie 

 

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (dark and semi-sweet chocolate)  

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-slice

• Chocolate Hearts (hand-tempered artisanal chocolate)

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/chocolate-hearts 

• Great Granola (oats, pecans, almonds, walnuts, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax, chia, blueberries, cherries, and dates) 

https://giveandbake.nyc/products/great-granola 

Give & Bake

e-mail: hi@giveandbake.nyc

website: https://giveandbake.nyc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveandbakenyc/

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: WIFETIME; SON MONTUNO BAND; A TRIBUTE TO DOLLY; GRANT GORDY & DENNIS LICHTMAN

From Operation Gig!:

Wifetime Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 498 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Wifetime is a "Brooklyn based folk supergroup with harmonies like a 1950s flour commercial."

Son Montuno Band (Albemarle Open Streets) Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1423 Albemarle Rd Son Montuno Band plays traditional Cuban music, Celia Cruz and Buena Vista Social club tribute. With room to spread out at Albemarle Open Streets!

A Tribute to Dolly Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM 1501 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Come join a tribute to one of the great ones! Featuring many wonderful musicians from the OG community.

Grant Gordy & Dennis Lichtman Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 The virtuosic Grant Gordy and Dennis Lichtman blend bluegrass, jazz, and American roots music of many stripes into a sound that is equally original and traditional.

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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.

MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES: WHAT WILL THEY LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE? COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, IN SEPTEMBER

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Community Workshop 

Tuesday, September 15th

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

 

South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan 

Virtual Community Workshop 

Wednesday, September 23rd

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

From The South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan team at NYC Planning:

 

Since we kicked off the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, we've been busy engaging with community members and groups. Our multi-lingual Community Priorities survey, which will remain open until October 1, has collected invaluable local input from more than 1,800 people.

 

At the end of July, NYC Planning staff joined community gatherings at Celebrate Kensington! and at the Flatbush Development Corporation's Open Streets finale. And in the beginning of August, we held a preliminary meeting and a walking tour with representatives from Community Boards 12 and 14.

 

As the summer winds down, we are looking forward to a busy schedule this fall with more public events and ways to engage on the Plan! 

 

First Public Workshop: Insights & Visioning

 

We are thrilled to announce the dates for our first public workshop:

• In-person workshop: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm, at P.S. 889 on Hinckley Place at Coney Island Avenue
• Virtual workshop: Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 pm, held virtually on Zoom 

Each event will include opening remarks from Council Members Shahana Hanif and Rita Joseph; several stations with information about planning in NYC and the study area; preliminary findings from our survey; and activities where community members will be able to share their current perceptions — and a future vision — of the neighborhood.

More details can be found on the flyers above. We encourage you to RSVP and indicate if you'd like an interpreter in your language to be present. As always, we also encourage you to share the invitation and information with your neighbors and local networks, so we can reach as many community members as possible. 

 

We hope you enjoy these final days of August, and see you in September!

 

The South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan is for McDonald Avenue (Fort Hamilton Parkway to Avenue I), Coney Island Avenue (Caton Avenue to Avenue I), and the surrounding areas. 

 

For additional information about the South of Prospect Neighborhood Plan, please see these KARMABrooklyn blog posts: 

 

• TALLER BUILDINGS AND MORE HOUSING FOR MCDONALD AVENUE, CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS I.E., THE NEIGHBORHOODS SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/taller-buildings-and-more-housing-for.html 

 

• UPZONING WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL AND TALLER HOUSING ON MCDONALD AVENUE AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUE 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/upzoning-will-create-additional-housing.html 

 

• UPZONING ON MCDONALD AND CONEY ISLAND AVENUES FOR TALLER, DENSER BUILDINGS: COMMUNITY BOARD 12 SOUTH OF PROSPECT PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 

https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/08/community-board-12-south-of-prospect.html