72ND PRECINCT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME, 2026 (FREE)

 

72nd Precinct

National Night Out Against Crime

Tuesday, August 4th

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Join the 72nd Precinct for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The event will feature music, games, and entertainment.

The National Association of Town Watch established National Night Out Against Crime in 1984. It's held annually on the first Tuesday in August.

From the website of National Association of Town Watch:

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.

Location

Sunset Park (soccer field)

entrance at 44th Street and Sixth Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

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72nd Precinct Community Council

https://www.facebook.com/72nd-Precinct-Community-Council-1611883092371304

72nd Precinct

phone: (718) 965-6311

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

OPEN MIC IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

 

Open Mic

Saturday, July 11th

3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Open Mic at the East Fourth Street Community Garden is a time to share poetry, music, or comedy. For three to five minutes, depending on how many people participate, read a poem or two, sing your favorite song, or tell jokes.

 

The event is free and is open to the public. Adults and children of all ages are invited to share the spotlight.

 

Open Mic will take place on Saturday, July 11th, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

ARROW LINEN: JOIN THE ARROW LINEN CONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif:

Apply to Join the 441 and 467 Prospect Ave Construction Task Force.

Our office is establishing a Construction Task Force for 441 and 467 Prospect Avenue (the former Arrow Linen site) to ensure transparency, accountability, and ongoing communication throughout construction.

The Task Force will bring together nearby residents, local stakeholders, city agencies, the development team, and our office to address construction schedules, noise and dust mitigation, pedestrian safety, truck activity, and other quality-of-life concerns.

If you live in close proximity to the project and are interested in serving on the Task Force, please email our Land Use Director, Sabine Aronowsky, at saronowsky@council.nyc.gov by midnight on July 12, 2026. 

Preference will be given to neighbors and businesses located closest to the project site.

See also "Arrow Linen Update from Our City Councilmember" at https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/arrow-linen-update-from-city.html.

 

SOCCER WATCH PARTY PLUS ARTS AND CRAFTS AND LIVE OPERA OUTDOORS IN KENSINGTON (FREE)

 

Arts and Crafts, Opera,

and a Soccer Watch Party

Tuesday, July 7th, 3:00 p.m. 

 

Kensington Plaza

Tuesday, July 7th

 

3:00 p.m.: Join the party at Kensington Plaza with live performances, art stations, and other soccer-themed games and crafts for kids. Enjoy a free live performance by ADVANCE/MORE Opera. 

 

4:00 p.m.: Watch W85 vs. W87, Match 96 of the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Colombia vs. Switzerland, on a large screen. 

 

Seating will be available for 100 people, plus a lot of standing room. 

 

Event programming will be provided by Hive Public Space, The Horticultural Society of New York, and more.

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Location

Kensington Plaza 

Beverley Road

between E. 2nd Street and Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

 

COOKBOOK LAUNCH PARTY (FREE)

Cookbook Launch Party

Sunday, July 12th

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Recipes in Bangla, English, and Spanish are included in the cookbook that the Kensington Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid Neighborhood Cooperative Food Project has created.

 

The cookbook will be introduced at a launch party on Sunday, July 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the DRUM office in Midwood. All neighbors are invited to attend the free event and enjoy recipes, refreshments, and community.

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Kensington - Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid cookbook launch
Recipes | Refreshments | Community
Sunday, July 12
4-6pm

DRUM Midwood Office
818 E. 16th St
Q to Ave H

All are welcome

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কেনসিংটন - উইন্ডসর টেরেস মিউচুয়াল এইড-এর রান্নার বই প্রকাশনা উৎসব
রেসিপি | হালকা খাবার | কমিউনিটি 
রবিবার, ১২ জুলাই
বিকাল ৪টা - ৬টা

ড্রাম মিডউড অফিস 
৮১৮ ইষ্ট ১৬তম স্ট্রিট 
এভিনিউ এইচ-এর কিউ ট্রেনের কাছে 

সবাই আমন্ত্রিত

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Ayuda Mutua de Kensington - Windsor Terrace lanzamiento del libro de cocina
recetas | piscolabis | comunidad
domingo, 12 de julio
4-6pm

oficina de DRUM Midwood
818 E. 16th St
Q a Ave H

Todos son bienvenidos

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From the Neighborhood Cooperative Food Project:

In 2020, a group of Kensington /Windsor Terrace/Ditmas Park neighbors launched a small bulk buying experiment to prioritize solidarity and safety in the way we buy food and support the local community and economy. 

Location

DRUM Office

818 E. 16th Street

between Avenue H and Avenue I 

Midwood, Brooklyn

(map)

 

MUSLIM WOMEN AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE FOLK WILL READ FROM THEIR CREATIVE WRITING AND ENGAGE IN A DISCUSSION (FREE)

The Mouth of the Sun:

Performance and Discussion

Tuesday, July 7th

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

 

From Arts & Democracy:

Join Arts & Democracy and author Roohi Choudhry for The Mouth of the Sun: Performance and Discussion on Tuesday, July 7th, at The Urbane Arts Club.

 

Listen to new creative writing by Muslim women and gender-expansive folk and join a powerful discussion on harnessing personal stories to create change. 

 

This free event celebrates the 2026 cohort of participants in The Mouth of the Sun, a creative incubator program.

 
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mouth-of-the-sun-performance-and-discussion-tickets-1991510394199 

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/

WEATHER UPDATE FOR THIS WEEKEND'S FREE EVENTS AT AVENUE C PLAZA

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY): 

Final week of June programming at Avenue C Plaza!

 

Due to weather, ArtBuilt and partners have made some adjustments to the weekend schedule at Avenue C Plaza!

 

Depending on the rain forecast in the morning, Saturday's Kite Making and Flying with The Singing Winds may be swapped with Mosaics on Sunday. Come for both in any case!

 

Unfortunately, Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) Folk Performance with Bangladeshi Ladies Club Kantha Display has been cancelled, but BIPA will be performing at Celebrate Kensington on Saturday, July 25th. Save the date and stay tuned for more details at kensingtonculture.org!

 

Visit kensingtonculture.org for remaining Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza activities in June. The website includes events throughout the year supported by the Kensington Cultural Council and partners!

 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

HINTERLANDS BAR TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (FREE)

Hinterlands Bar

Tenth Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, June 28th, 5:00 p.m. 

From Hinterlands:

We're ready to celebrate 10 amazing years with all of you on Sunday, June 28th at 5 PM!  

Throw on your best Hawaiian shirt and join us for an evening of dancing, eating, drinking, and reminiscing as we look back on a decade of great memories.

And we're excited to have Steve Reynolds providing the tunes.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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 

SOUND BATH IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

Sound Bath in the Garden
Wednesday, June 24th

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

From YogaSole: 

Relax and unwind in the peaceful garden setting as you immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a live sound bath experience. Bring a mat or a blanket. You can also enjoy the session sitting on a chair provided by the garden.

Verywell Mind describes a sound bath as 
"a meditative experience where those in attendance are  'bathed' in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself."

 

RSVP here for this free event presented by YogaSole.

 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

ARROW LINEN UPDATE FROM OUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER

Arrow Linen Supply Company filed for permits in April for full demolition of its properties, which will be replaced by two ten-story residential buildings with a total of approximately 250 units.

 

At Community Board 7's June meeting, 

New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif presented an update on the project.

 

The councilmember reported that real estate developer Developing NY State LLC has replaced Apex Development Group on the project. The legally-binding, seventeen-page Community Benefits Agreement has been transferred to them. It can be read in full at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zsKlUX3gFNaHHZ7FLX3Oe5GQMRpjFh76/view.

 

She also reported that her office and local residents are forming the Construction Task Force that is specified in the Community Benefits Agreement; its goal is to ensure accountability and as little disruption to residents as possible.

 

For additional information about the Construction Task Force, e-mail Matthew Malloy, the councilmember's Chief of Staff, at mmalloy@council.nyc.gov or call him at (718) 499-1090. [Updated contact information is posted at https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/join-construction-task-force-for-former.html.] 

COMMUNITY BOARD 12'S JUNE 2026 PUBLIC MEETING, COVERING MOST OF KENSINGTON AS WELL AS BOROUGH PARK AND PARTS OF MIDWOOD AND SUNSET PARK

 

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, June 23rd

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Community Board 12's next public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The all-volunteer board is the liaison between city agencies and the residents of Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood. 

The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom. To watch it on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

To sign up to ask questions or make comments, whether you're there in person or on Zoom, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco1v1Puh042lQ69uHJ_lKGC1-DaWqXOiLe_aFLvLQobdCfbw/viewform?pli=1. 

Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, but they get rescheduled if they fall on a Jewish holiday.

To be added to CB 12's e-mail list to receive agendas and minutes, send an e-mail to bk12@cb.nyc.gov. 

 

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue 

between 59th and 60th streets

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

Community Associate: Aziza Temirova 

 

To get to the meeting by bus, take the B16 to 13th Avenue at 56th Street, then walk three blocks along 13th Avenue to 59th Street. To return, take the B16 on 14th Avenue at 56th Street. 

HAPPY HOUR WITH DITMAS PUBLIC AT SYCAMORE BROOKLYN (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Ditmas Public Summer Social

Monday, June 22nd

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

From Ditmas Public:

Hello Ditmas and beyond!

Ditmas Public is back with another happy hour for people who spend their time making NYC better.

Come to socialize with neighbors who care about this city as much as you do. Monday, 6/22 from 6 to 8 at Sycamore Brooklyn.

Open to all, regardless of geography and politics.

The meetup is for neighbors working in social impact, public sector, and civic media.

 

Admission is free. 

 

Location

Sycamore Bar and Flower Shop

1118 Cortelyou Road

between E. 11th Street and Argyle Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(347) 240-5850

sycamorebrooklyn@gmail.com

http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com

https://www.facebook.com/sycamore.brooklyn

PLANT PARTY FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER (FREE)

 A Plant Party for Women with Cancer

Monday, June 22nd, 5:00 p.m. 

An "inspiring event for women with cancer to connect to each other and nature" will take place in Windsor Terrace on Monday, June 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. At the plant party, attendees will "decorate and pot Pothos Ivy plants to take home."

 

Girl Scouts Mila and Viola created this event as their Silver Award project. To earn a Silver Award, a Girl Scout identifies an issue that she cares about and then takes an action that will make a positive difference in her community.

 

These two Scouts want to "teach women with cancer the benefits of house plants and how to grow them." They were inspired to do this "because a couple of our loved ones have or have gone through cancer and have benefited through the power of plants."

 

To attend, RSVP to milena.katz.gologor@gmail.com and viola.vitticore@gmail.com. 

 

Location

Batata Pita Bar
3021 Fort Hamilton Parkway
between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(347) 599-1260

https://www.facebook.com/batatabrooklyn/
http://www.batatabk.com

 

CANNABIS DISPENSARY COMING TO CHURCH AVENUE

A licensed, adult-use cannabis dispensary is coming soon to Kensington at 205 Church Avenue, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets, next to the Carvel ice cream store.

Kaya Bliss Dispensary has two existing locations, one on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge and the other on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. In those stores, you can shop in person or you can shop online and get your purchases delivered.

 

Products sold at those locations include flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, tinctures, accessories, orals, topicals, and apparel.

 

More information about Kay Bliss Dispensary is available at https://kayablissnyc.com/.

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: JEFFERSON HAMER; KENNY WOLLESEN, JONATHAN GOLDBERGER, JAMES BUCKLEY, AND HAMIR ATWAL; AND MAKE MUSIC NY DAY SINGALONG FOR EVERYONE

 

From Operation Gig!:

Jefferson Hamer (for Aaron's 50th) Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 324 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 New York City's very own folk rock flame-keeper Jefferson Hamer returns to "The Porch" with lots of friends to help celebrate Operation Gig founder Aaron Lisman's 50th! This is gonna be fun!

Kelly Wolleson, Jonathon Goldberger, James Buckley and Hamir Atwal play (Albemarle Open Streets) Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1305 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Join us for an afternoon of improvised music with Kenny Wollesen, Jonathan Goldberger, James Buckley, and Hamir Atwal as part of Operation Gig at Albemarle Open Streets!

Make Music NY Day Singalong for Everyone! Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 225 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 On Make Music NY day, an outdoor singalong for everyone! Folk, pop, musicals, and some surprises! We'll share a PDF songbook. Come ready to sing with your family, friends, and neighbors. We'll be singing all kinds of stuff but our general theme is going to be New York City and all the things that make it special. Led by superstar Lloyd Miller!

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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.

CLAY SCULPTURE WORKSHOP AND KENSINGTON YOUTH MELA (FREE)

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY):

This week at Avenue C Plaza!

Sat, June 20, 11:00am-3:30pm

Clay Sculpture Workshop with Casa Cultural 

World cup-themed!

Sun, June 21, 1:00-5:00pm

Kensington Youth Mela with NOCD-NY and Arts & Democracy 

Youth-design and led workshops. All are welcome! 

Throughout the month of June, Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza with ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural and partners are offering arts workshops, concerts, plants and composting, youth-led activities, kite flying, dance and language classes, games, Zumba, and more!

 

Visit Kensington Culture for the calendar of events.

 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

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

 

The agenda has been revised:

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 May 20, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)
7. Committee Reports: A) Nominating Committee (Vote required) – 1. Elections B) Public Safety Committee – 1. Liquor license application for Arcoiris Sports Bar (5002 Sports Bar Corp) located at 5002 3rd Avenue (Vote expected), 2. Liquor license application for Los Tres Potrillos located at 1004 4th Avenue

C) Transportation Committee – 1. NYC Trucking Redesign, 2. Street co-name request for 50th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues (Vote expected), 3. Street co-name request for East 3rd Street between Greenwood Avenue and Vanderbilt Street (Vote expected)

D) Housing Committee – 1. Presentation from HELP USA on men’s shelter located at 225 25th Street

E) Joint Committee meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Park & Environment Committees – 1. Brownfield cleanup at 4001 4th Avenue

 

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

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Community Board 7 Meeting

Wednesday, June 17th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

 

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, 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, June 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/4xoRpLg

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 May 20, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)
7. Committee Reports: A) Nominating Committee (Vote required) – 1. Elections 

 

B) Transportation Committee – 1. NYC Trucking Redesign, 2. Street co-name request for 50th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues (Vote expected), 3. Street co-name request for East 3rd Street between Greenwood Avenue and Vanderbilt Street (Vote expected)

C) Housing Committee – 1. Presentation from HELP USA on men’s shelter located at 225 25th Street

D) Joint Committee meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Park & Environment Committees – 1. Brownfield cleanup at 4001 4th Avenue

 

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

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