COMMUNITY BOARD 12 MEETING TONIGHT, ONLINE AND IN PERSON

 

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, October 29th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

Community Boards are the liaison between the public and the city's agencies. Community Board 12 encompasses Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood.

 

All meetings of the full board of Community Board 12 and all meetings of its committees are open to the public. The full board normally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, in person and on Zoom.

 

You may want to contact the office ahead of time to confirm the date and the location. Contact the office by phone rather than by e-mail, since an e-mail may not receive a response.

 

CB 12 provided the information below in an e-mail sent at 11:28 this morning.

 

People can attend the meeting on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

 

People can speak at the public hearing (formerly called "public comments") either in person or on Zoom by going to https://forms.gle/8izAHJDN4KsStNtg7 and filling out the form.

 

People can attend the meeting by phone by calling (646) 558-8656 and then entering Webinar ID 860 4007 9931.

 

Tonight's agenda is shown in the image below.

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue

Borough Park, Brooklyn

(map)

 

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Community Board 12

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

https://x.com/BrooklynCB12

Chairperson: Yidel Perlstein

District Manager: Barry Spitzer

 

MOSAIC HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP

Mosaic Saturday Halloween

Saturday, October 26th

noon to 2:15 p.m. 

From Shenanigan's:

Get spooky and creative this Halloween at our special Mosaic Saturday Workshop.

 

Your favorite spot @shenaniganspubbk is decked out with hauntingly fun decorations, and you’ll design your own eerie or enchanting mosaic masterpiece. Whether you’re crafting a pumpkin, ghost, or a unique pattern, this session will bring out your inner artist. 

 

Perfect for all skill levels—join us for a festive, crafty day full of treats (and no tricks)! 👻 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. RESERVE YOURS NOW.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 26th, from noon to 2:15 p.m. No previous knowledge is required to participate. All levels of experience are welcome.

The fee for the workshop is $45, with all materials included. Register at https://www.nomadaheart.com/shop/p/workshop.

Location

Shenanigan's Pub

802 Caton Avenue

corner of E. 8th Street

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn

FARRELL'S HALLOWEEN PARTY

 

Farrell's Halloween Party

Saturday, October 26th, 8:00 p.m.

 

Farrell's says "Join us for a spooky Halloween party with ghouls, goblins, and plenty of haunting fun!"

 

Wear a costume to the party and compete for prizes for the best costume and the most original costume. The party will be on Saturday, October 26th, starting at 8:00 p.m.

 

The DJ is Jimmy Sturges, and the guest bartender is Trish McLaughlin.

Location

Farrell's Bar and Grill

215 Prospect Park West

corner of 16th Street 

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 788-8779

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farrellsbarandgrill1933

FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT

Paper Shredding

Monday, October 28th

9:00 a.m. to noon

Get paper shredded for free at the Windsor Terrace Library on Monday, October 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary for this walk-up service.

Bring as much paper as you want, but do not bring cardboard. Remove all plastic and metal from the paper before arriving. 

If you have any questions about this event, call Assemblymember Robert Carroll's district office at (718) 788-7221.

 

Location

Windsor Terrace Library

160 E. 5th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION WILL MEET IN NOVEMBER

Update:

Minutes from the Albemarle Neighborhood Association Meeting

November 4,2024 held at the Flatbush Jewish Center

 

Officers : Larry Jayson, President

                Jody Cook , Vice President

                Jannette Katz-Gomori,                                Secretary

                Peter Gomori . Treasurer

 

Larry Jayson introduced Councilwoman Shahana Hanif. Councilwoman Hanif who encouraged everyone to vote on November 5 and to pay attention to the 6 ballot measures requiring a vote. 

 

Councilwoman spoke about the Madison Square Garden Rally held last Sunday , saying that inciting violence through speech and denigration of different communities was not acceptable in our City.

 

Archiving of past newsletters of the ANA over the past 50 years of its existence will be done as soon as the archives are ready to be sent to the Center for Brooklyn History . The Center for Brooklyn History has agreed to accept these archived newsletters.

 

“Sammy’s Law” is being implemented in Brooklyn with a pilot initiative that will include a 20 mile per hour speed limit by Prospect Park West. 

 

EBike issues are being addressed by the City Council using a piecemeal approach regarding batteries, and integrating the different types of Ebikes with other vehicles in the City. Restaurants are being advised to be good neighbors in making sure Ebikers who deliver follow rules of safety for pedestrians.

 

Councilwoman Hanif introduced a new staff member; Bryan Gross, Constituent Service Director,who will address areas of concern to our neighborhood. His address is 197 Bond Street, Brooklyn , New York 11217 . Tel (718) 499-1000, 

 

Events in Kensington this month include food distribution at Ave C Plaza every other Friday.

 

A health fair in partnership with Maimonides will be happening 

 

Leaf bags are being distributed by Shahana Hanif’s office.

 

Participatory budgeting will be happening in the months ahead.

 

Kensington will continue to have an office available for advisement to immigrants at 118 Beverly Road , Brooklyn New York 11218

 

Councilwoman Hanif’s office has been moved to the Gowanus area to better serve her changing districting boundaries.

 

Look forward to the June 2025 Mayoral Primary. There will be many candidates running.

 

Questions arose regarding installation of citibikes in awkward, unsafe locations such as the installation near Walgreens at 114 Beverly Road . The Department of Transportation partners with CitiBike. The City Council has been taking a piecemeal approach to address inappropriate bike installations . Concerns are raised by the Council regarding students under 16 being charged $5 to rent a CItibike.

 

Dead tree limb removal concerns were raised by residents of the Dahill area around Biils Place and Minna Street. The Parks department should be contacted to address this concern. Under a special program 100 trees will be planted in the Kensington neighborhood.

 

Neighborhood complaints about trash and other issues should be directed to 311 where a report can be filed and the number of the report should then be sent to Councilwoman Hanif’s office so they can follow-up.

 

A link to receiving Councilwoman Hanif’s weekly newsletter will sent via ANA’s email.

 

The link (see below) will also be posted on the ANA website:

New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif

 

At the close of this evening’s meeting, President Jayson announced that to go forward there is need for more volunteers to get involved in ANA to make it a viable community organization. Interested persons should contact President Jayson at his office on the corner of Albemarle Road and East 5 street.

 

The next ANA meeting will be scheduled in March 2025

 

Respectfully submitted

Jannette Katz Gomori

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Albemarle Neighborhood Association Meeting

Monday, November 4th

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

Neighborhood residents are invited to the November meeting of the Albemarle Neighborhood Association, the first in-person community meeting of the year.

 

The meeting will take place at the Flatbush Jewish Center on Monday, November 4th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll and New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif have been invited to discuss upcoming community events. 

Foodtown and the ANA will provide refreshments.

 

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About the 

Albemarle Neighborhood Association

The Albemarle Neighborhood Association (ANA) is the oldest existing neighborhood association in Brooklyn.

 

Since its founding in 1973, it has worked to advance Kensington's quality of life. The ANA's meetings are always free and open to the public. These meetings provide a place for Kensington's residents to address safety, security, and quality of life issues.

ANA helps create a safe and stable neighborhood by working closely with its members, other neighborhood residents, city agencies, and elected officials to address key issues.

The boundaries of the geographic area that ANA serves are

• north: north side of Caton Avenue
• south: south side of Beverley Road
• west: west side of McDonald Avenue
• east: east side of Ocean Parkway

ANA's Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/Albemarle-Neighborhood-Association-of-Brooklyn-ANA-103114548271927/?ref=page_internal, and its website is located at https://anabrooklyn.org.

 

To contact the ANA, use the form at https://anabrooklyn.org/contact/ or send an e-mail to info@anabrooklyn.org or call (718) 435-7701.

Location

Flatbush & Shaare Torah Jewish Center

327 E. 5th Street

corner of Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

DOGS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN

 

Halloween Party

Sunday, October 27th

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dogs and their humans are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Kensington Dog Run on Sunday, October 27th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Costumes aren't required for dogs or for humans, but wear them if you'd like to.

 

The Kensington Dog Run, located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, opened in July 2020 after several years of community advocacy.

 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group of neighbors who persistently fought for a dog run and eventually were able to find a home for one. 

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://x.com/kensingtondog?lang=en 

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/

SMASH YOUR PUMPKINS

 

Pumpkin Smash

Saturday, November 2nd

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Repurpose your jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and uncarved, unpainted pumpkins. Keep them out of landfills by turning them into compost for the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

 

Bring your Halloween pumpkins to the garden's annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 2nd, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

 

The garden folks will provide music, goggles, baseball bats, and snacks.

 

Pumpkins are 90% water, so they'll help moisten the soil in the garden.

Don't bring pumpkins with glitter or candles because they can't be composted.

 

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

 

LEAF COLLECTION AT EAST FOURTH STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

 

Collect autumn leaves from your lawn and bring them to the East Fourth Street Community Garden from now through Saturday, November 2nd, during the garden's open hours.

 

They ask that you not bring any garden trimmings, such as roots and branches, and the bags that you bring them in shouldn't have any litter in them.

 

Open Hours

Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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

CAR SHOW, CRAFT SALE, AND FALL FESTIVAL

 Car Show,  Craft Fair, and Fall Festival

Saturday, October 19th

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Brooklyn Dreams Charter School will host a Car Show and Craft Sale on Saturday, October 19th. The event starts at 8:00 a.m. with a car show. The gates open at 7:30 a.m. for participants; spectators can enter at 9:00 a.m.

 

The Craft Sale and Fall Festival follows the Car Show and is organized by the Brooklyn Dreams Charter School Home Ec. Club. It runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

The admission fee is $20 for a family, $10 for an adult, and $5 for a child.

 

Space is limited, so preregistration is recommended.

 

Location

Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 

259 Parkville Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 8th Street

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

718-859-8400

https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/brooklyn-dreams-charter-school/en 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynDreamsCharter/

PERSONAL WRITING: MEMOIR 101 WITH RAX KING

 

Memoir 101 with Rax King

Saturday, November 2 and 9th

noon to 2:00 p.m.

 

From Rax King

sign-ups are now open for my two-day intensive class MEMOIR 101 (11/2 & 11/9) at our very own Hinterlands Bar! in this generative class, we’ll read excerpts from my favorite works together, do several exercises to get you started on your own projects, and talk about the business of selling a memoir. spots are VERY LIMITED to keep the group small and intimate, so sign up today
raxkingisdead.com/classes

The fee is $75 to $100 on a sliding scale. Seating is limited.

 

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/?hl=en

 

CANCELED: 66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL OCTOBER MEETING

From the 66th Precinct Community Council:

Subject:	October Meeting Update is canceled:
Date:	Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400
From:	66 Precinct Community Council <66precinctcc@gmail.com>
To:	66 Precinct Community Council <66Precinctcc@gmail.com>

We wanted to inform you that there will be no meeting scheduled for the month of October due to the observance of the Jewish holidays.

Our next scheduled meeting will take place on November 21, 2024. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, filled with happiness, success, and good health!

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in November.

Best regards,
The Board

FALL FEST AT P.S. 130 IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Fall Fest

Sunday, October 20th

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

The P.S. 130 PTA will present its annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at the Upper School.

Fall Fest highlights will include 

• bounce houses, 
• face painting, 
• crafts, 
• games, 
• pony rides, 
• live music and performances,
  
• tasty treats.

DJ Eli Paperboy Reed, High and Mighty Brass Band, Ballet Folklorico. and more will be featured.

 

The P.S. 130 PTA uses the funds it raises for school and classroom enrichment initiatives, including recess coaches; grants for teachers to purchase classroom supplies; professional development of teachers and administrators; science curriculum; and STEM initiatives.

 

The funds are also used for musician, artist, and author classroom visits across all grades and an extensive art program, including Art Boxes, supplies, and art materials for every classroom.

 

In addition, the funds are used for a block room, and the integration of an innovative block-based pedagogy; BEAM room, two school libraries; and many community events. 

 

Location

P.S. 130 Upper School

713 Caton Avenue

between E. 7th and E. 8th streets

Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn

 

HOUSING NOT HIGH-RISES: A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

 

Fundraiser for Housing Not High-Rises

Tuesday, October 22nd

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From Housing Not High-Rises:

Fundraiser At The Lonesome Club 

October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Donation Suggested

Please join us at The Lonesome Club on Tuesday October 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for a special Housing Not High-Rises fundraiser!

• Complimentary appetizers
• Cash bar with a variety of drinks available for purchase
• Insider updates from the team
• Great company and a chance to support a meaningful cause!

We’re excited to share some in-depth updates about the work we’ve been doing. This is a unique opportunity for our closest supporters to get an insider’s look at the impact you’re helping create.

We encourage you to join us and bring your questions—and your generosity—to help continue this vital work!

We kindly ask attendees to consider making a donation to Housing Not High-Rises to support our fight for contextual and affordable housing in our neighborhood. Don’t forget to bring your checkbook! Suggested contribution $100 – $500.

RSVP Now to housingnothighrises@gmail.com! Space is limited, so please let us know you’ll be joining.

We look forward to seeing you there and making a difference together!

The Lonesome Club
1674 10th Avenue (at Prospect Ave), Brooklyn
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00 pm

If you can’t attend but would still like to support our cause, you can make a donation online at housingnothighrises.org.

 

About Housing Not High-Rises 

"We are a group of South Slope and Windsor Terrace renters and homeowners who want housing, especially truly affordable housing, that preserves the scale of these historic neighborhoods.

We support changes to zoning policy through a comprehensive, considerate process – like City of Yes -not Arrow Linen’s one-off, development-rights cash grab.

That’s why we’re urging our neighbors and elected officials to support sustainable, contextual, affordable housing – not high rises.

We are available as a resource to other communities that find themselves in a position where they need to understand more about the rezoning process, how it impacts their neighborhoods, and how to organize effectively."

 

TWO-DAY HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR

Holiday Vendor Fair

Saturday, December 7th,

Sunday, December 8th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The annual two-day Immaculate Heart of Mary Holiday Vendor Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School.

 

Admission is free, and the fair is open to all.

 

Vendors will sell a variety of goods, including confections, candies, crafts, toys, clothing, handmade items, art, jewelry, and more.

 

In addition, Santa Claus will visit, raffles and a 50/50 draw will be held, and refreshments will be available.

Location

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School 

school yard and gym

3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway

between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

OPEN HOUSE AT FDNY FIREHOUSES AND EMS STATIONS 2024 (FREE)

FDNY Open House

Saturday, October 19th

Sunday, October 20th

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

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On Saturday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 6th, the FDNY will host the 5th free annual Open House program in various neighborhoods throughout New York City.

More than 200 firehouses and EMS stations will open their doors to the public from either 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The locations of the Open House are listed on FDNY’s interactive map.

Firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics will educate the public about fire and life safety, conduct demonstrations, discuss careers within the Department, and offer tours of FDNY engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances.

 

COSTUME SWAP AND HALLOWEEN PARTY (FREE)

Costume Swap

Friday, October 11th

5:00 p.m. to 6:00  p.m.

 

Join Tea Time Tactics for its fourth annual costume swap on Friday, October 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00  p.m. Bring the costume in advance; drop it off today through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The costume swap will take place at the Tea Time Tactics Halloween party, which will also feature games, crafts, slime, snacks, tricks, and treats.

Location

Tea Time Tactics

1293 Prospect Avenue

near Greenwood Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

Ttimetactics@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Tea-Time-Tactics-106441785474974 

https://www.teatimetactics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/teatimetactics/

 

HOPS HARVEST FESTIVAL AND MUSIC (FREE)

 

Hops Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 12th

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Pitch in with the annual harvest of the hops, followed by a beer brewing demonstration.

 

The Hops Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 12th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

 

The Brooklyn Bluegrass All-Stars will perform live from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 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