Residents of Hamilton Co-op's two-building complex will hold a flea market on Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, May 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Community Board 7 is the liaison between New York City government agencies and the residents, business owners, and employees of Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park.
Attendees will have two opportunities to address the board (items 6 and 14 on the agenda below). Share you concerns, questions, needs, problems, suggestions, or solutions with CB 7's board members.
To join the meeting on Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android device, or landline, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GB_qElt5S-SkIOgQoDFfpA#/registration.
Right after you register for the meeting on Zoom, you'll receive an e-mail confirming your registration. It will also give you instructions on joining the meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or landline/wired phone.
The meeting can also be viewed on CB 7's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q.
The Board's boundaries are the waterfront on the west, the Long Island Railroad cut to the South (approximately 65th Street); Our boundary extends north on 8th Avenue from 62nd Street to Greenwood Cemetery. We include all of the cemetery and the land between it and Prospect Park to Caton Avenue on the east. Our northern border is on 15th Street from Park Circle to Hamilton Avenue and continues on Hamilton Avenue to the Gowanus Canal.
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 April 17, 2024 board meeting
B) Transportation Committee (Vote required) – 1. Dining Out Application for Judy’s located at 4022 5th Avenue, 2. Presentation by NYC DOT – Reconnecting Communities Grant Application, 3. Presentation on Greenways by the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, 4. Presentation by NYC Office of Technology & Innovation on LinkNYC kiosk installation at 85 44th Street
C) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (No vote required) – 1. Presentation from the Department of City Planning on the City of Yes Housing Opportunities text amendments
D) Joint Executive and Membership & Attendance Committees (No vote required) – 1. Welcome and introductions, 2. Introduce board staff and Executive Committee members, 3. Review member handbook, 4. Review committee assignments, 5. Q&A
E) Nominating Committee (No vote required) – 1. To discuss nominations for the executive board positions of Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Community Engagement Officer, Sergeant at Arms and Assistant Sergeant at Arms, 2. Create a slate of candidates to present to the full board at the upcoming board meetings
9. Roll Call
10. Chairperson’s Report
11. District Manager’s Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any topic)
15. Adjournment
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Starting this Saturday, May 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., open bluegrass jam sessions return to the East Fourth Street Community Garden.
All skill levels and ages are welcome to participate.
The sessions will continue through August on every second and fourth Saturday of the month, weather permitting.
This is a family friendly gathering. We will have a space for the kids to be able to be kids! We encourage them to dance, sing, sit and enjoy, and learn.Old-timers or newcomers, all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to play.
The garden has seating and helping set up is always appreciated. Bringing your own chair is fine too.
Alas, no alcohol is permitted. Other food & beverages are fine.
Presented by EzraGuitar Faculty Artists and Friends! Featuring our very own, Nancy Goudinaki, classical guitarist and jazz vocalist, and Dwane Eubanks on trumpet.
The mission of our organization is not only to teach our students how to play music, but also how to dream and experience music. We accomplish that mission by hiring the most professional, passionate and phenomenally talented musicians that we can find to not only teach our students but also to perform and share their artistry with them and our communities. We hope that you will join us to help support these artists, so that we can continue to bring these beautiful concerts to our beloved communities.
You can attend the board meeting either in person, on Zoom, or by phone.
To join the meeting on Zoom, click the following link: us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.
To join by phone, call (646) 558-8656 and then enter Webinar ID 860 4007 9931.
The Kensington Cultural Council has been awarded $25,000 to "carry out a planning process for a neighborhood cultural hub."
Brooklyn Org (formerly Brooklyn Community Foundation) granted the award through its inaugural Neighborhood Collective Impact Project to "support collaborations between community-based nonprofits to address local needs."
The award is designated for projects that "advance racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC communities and residents who have been historically disempowered or discriminated against across Brooklyn."
From Brooklyn Org's press release:
The Kensington Cultural Council will coordinate a series of multilingual public cultural events including family arts workshops, sewing circles, dance and ESL classes, storytelling, concerts, and forums reflecting the traditional cultures of immigrant families. To address a lack of community space, the group will carry out a planning process for a neighborhood cultural hub that includes office and studio space for local artists and cultural organizations; a large conference room for public workshops, meetings and forums; and storage for shared equipment.
Like many other intersections in our neighborhood, the one at Church and McDonald avenues poses a danger to people who cross it, whether on foot or on wheels.
I contacted the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) in November 2023 to request the installation of a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) at the intersection. They sent this response on Thursday: the seven-second LPI for crossing Church is long enough, and an LPI for crossing McDonald isn't needed.
From: Customer Service <CRM_autoresponses@dot.nyc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 1:34 PM
To: Joy Rich
Subject: DOT-625496-M6D7 - Leading Pedestrian Signal Study- Church Avenue at Mcdonald Avenue - BrooklynDear Joy Rich:
Thank you for your correspondence regarding unsafe traffic conditions at the intersection of Church Avenue and McDonald Avenue.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to providing all New Yorkers with a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation network. DOT and the City of New York continues its efforts to make bold commitments to improve street safety in every neighborhood and in every borough – with new street designs and configurations, enhanced pedestrian spaces, public education, and increased penalties for dangerous drivers. There is much more work ahead of us and DOT is committed to our partnership with NYPD, TLC, and other City agencies in making roads safer for all New Yorkers.
DOT’s Division of Traffic will conduct a study at this location to determine the need and feasibility of installing a Leading Pedestrian Interval, which gives pedestrians time to begin crossing the street before the light turns green for motorists. This study will take into consideration traffic and pedestrian volumes, vehicular speeds, accident history, visibility, signal spacing, and other conditions. This process takes some time to complete, but it provides traffic engineers with enough information to reach decisions which are in the best interests of public safety and efficient street operation. Borough Commissioner Keith Bray will advise you of our findings at that time.
Thank you for your concern for traffic safety.
Sincerely,
Donna Manitta
Commissioner's Correspondence Unit
New York City Department of Transportation
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From: Customer Service <CRM_autoresponses@dot.nyc.gov>Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:57 PM
To: Joy Rich
Subject: DOT-625496-M6D7 - Leading Pedestrian Signal Study- Church Avenue at McDonald Avenue - BrooklynDear Joy Rich,
This is in response to our November 22, 2023, email regarding the operation of the traffic signals at the intersection of Church Avenue and McDonald Avenue. Please accept my apologies for the delay.
We completed our investigation and found these signals operating properly as designed with an adequate amount of time allocated for the pedestrian crossings. In addition, we evaluated the need for a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) for pedestrian crossing McDonald Avenue, but in our judgment, it is not required since there are no significant turning vehicular/pedestrian conflicts. However, there is an existing Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) for pedestrian crossing Church Avenue. The LPI provides an exclusive Seven-(7) seconds “WALK” period at the start of the signal phase, long enough for pedestrians to establish their presence in the crosswalk.
In order to obtain the full benefit of the crossing time provided, pedestrians should start crossing at the beginning of the “Walking Man” indication. A flashing “Hand” indicates that there is insufficient time to complete the crossing. However, pedestrians already in the crossing will have sufficient time to proceed to the opposite sidewalk or median (where provided).
Under NYS law, vehicles making right/left turns must always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Violation of the law is an enforcement problem and should be referred to the local precinct for their attention.
Thank you for your continued interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Keith BrayBrooklyn Borough CommissionerNYC Department of Transportationwww.nyc.gov/dotCK22-3448BDOT-625496-M6D7
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The next meeting between the 72nd Precinct Community Council, the public, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Talk with the precinct's Commanding Officer, Detective Inspector Krystin Suarez, the Community Affairs Officers, and the Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) for each of the precinct's sectors.
Everyone who lives or works in Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park is invited to the meeting to discuss past crimes and 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.
You can receive e-mail announcements about future meetings by contacting Council President Tina Ponce at tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.
72nd Precinct Community Council: https://www.facebook.com/72nd-Precinct-Community-Council-1611883092371304
