Tuesday, May 19, 2026

66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MAY 2026 MEETING CANCELED

 
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

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

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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.

Friday, May 15, 2026

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 Arms2. Create slate of candidates
8. 2nd 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

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
phone: (347) 903-7297 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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


BHSC #73

 
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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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.
 

Monday, May 11, 2026

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
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.
 

Sunday, May 10, 2026

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.
 

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 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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

**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:

Friday, May 8, 2026

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

TOTES OF LOVE 2: CREATE CARE KITS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ICE (FREE)

 
Totes of Love 2
Sunday, May 17th
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
From The Craft Salon: 
We always have room for some activism at TCS. On Sunday, May 17th we are bringing back TOTES OF LOVE.  

We are helping to create care kits for kids and families who have been affected by ICE. Once again we are looking for volunteers to sew tote bags. We will have all of the supplies but we could use a few sewing machines. 

This workshop is only for adults and teens who are comfortable on a sewing machine. This is not a class to learn to sew.

We also need volunteers ahead of sewing to measure and cut fabric.

The 2 registration links are here:

CUTTERS: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1881090?source=camps

SEWERS: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1881088?source=camps

Please share with friends! Last time this was truly a meaningful and moving experience. For more info or to donate you can go here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brooklyn-kids-facing-abduction-trauma

The event is free. All materials will be provided to you. The number of participants is limited to twelve.
 
Location
The Craft Salon
1101 Church Avenue, first floor
corner of Stratford Road
Kensington, Brooklyn
(917) 324-8290
dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

ARTISTS' OPEN STUDIOS:: PARK SLOPE WINDSOR TERRACE ARTISTS ANNUAL OPEN STUDIOS (FREE)

  
Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists
Annual Open Studios 
Saturday, June 6th, noon to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 7th, noon to 6:00 p.m.
 
Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists is a collective of visual artists living and working in Park Slope and Windsor Terrace.
 
Their free annual Spring Open Studios event will be held on Saturday, June 6th, from noon to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 7th, from noon to 6:00 p.m.
 
See sculpture, ceramics, paintings, collage, photography, mixed media, and fiber art in nineteen artists' studios. The work of sixteen additional artists will be featured in local businesses around Park Slope and Windsor Terrace and in two mobile U-Haul galleries. 
 
The map for the event and more information about the artists will be posted at https://www.artspswt.com/.
 

Monday, May 4, 2026

QUILT SHOW ON A FENCE OUTDOORS (FREE)


Update: Due to inclement weather, the quilt show, originally scheduled for May 9th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th.

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"I Want You to Know": A Quilt Show
Saturday, May 30th
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
 
From Brooklyn Quilters Guild: 
You are invited to our Spring 2026 Fence Show featuring over 50 new quilts. 
Saturday, May 9, 2026 , 11am to 4pm

FREE and Outdoors

Rain date: May 30, 2026

Featuring over 50 quilts made by members of the Brooklyn Quilters Guild. The quilts are 36” x 36” and inspired by the challenge theme of “I want you to know”. A celebration of declaration, vulnerability and the human need to be seen.

The quilt styles will include modern, traditional, political, arty, to playful— reflecting the rich diversity of styles and interpretations of the artists that made them. 

The quilts will hang on the fences surrounding Holy Name Church in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. Starting at Windsor Place and Prospect Park West.

Location
Holy Name Church
245 Prospect Park West
between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn