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Monday, July 6, 2026

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.

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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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
 
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Sunday, July 5, 2026

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.

 

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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.
 
Location
Kensington Plaza 
Beverley Road
between E. 2nd Street and Church Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn
 
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