The Terrace Visibility Brigade, a group of pro-democracy neighbors, displays timely political messages on banners and signs on the 11th Avenue bridge, above the Prospect Expressway, every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Like-minded people are welcome to participate.
The Terrace Visibility Brigade is part of the nation-wide Visibility Brigade movement, which has one or more chapters in almost every state.
Margaret Neill, the founder of this chapter, explains the impetus and the continuing need for it.
My husband Don and I have been doing this every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for 16 weeks, taking a break over the holidays. We are both artists who want to do our part to help bring people together during this divisive time in our country.
I got activated in the resistance during Trump’s second term. I started learning about activism thru the great leaders at Target Majority on the Upper West Side, the Indivisible Leaders, Brooklyn Indivisible, and the daily letters of Heather Cox Richardson and others, like Jessica Craven, who all advocated for working in your own neighborhood, hyperlocally.
Soon, I came upon The Visibility Brigade through a bridge action over the BQE by Brooklyn Visibility, part of Indivisible Brooklyn. I decided to spread the word on more bridges and to pick another bridge right in my own neighborhood. And so, I registered and became the leader of the 11th Avenue bridge over the Prospect Expressway (between 18th and 19th streets) with the Nationwide Visibility Brigade. We are on the map.
There are actions on McDonald Avenue at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue and at Church Avenue on Ocean Parkway with Freedom Fridays, which I could also join, but I thought I’d try to activate neighbors closer to me.
We need to learn about each other and also come together during this divisive time in our country. We all can learn that there are ways we can push back and that we must. The words of Heather Cox Richardson ring in my ears: there are more of us than them and we can help to build a better future.
So, in that vein, I endeavor to bring joy and exuberance to our resistance and help others know they are not alone.
More and more people are joining. The kids really enjoy it. We usually have home-baked cookies. Plenty of signs and hot chocolate.
Please follow me on Instagram @terrace_visibilitybrigade, I just started the instagram page a few days ago.
Likewise, I am also working on a food drive to help bring groceries to the food pantry of The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (https://www.centerforfamilylife.org/), a settlement-type nonprofit that is doing amazing work for the vibrant immigrant community all around us.
I am noticing that people seem to find some relief in connecting their feelings to action, and it’s great to be part of that transformation.
Sincerely,MargaretGet involved: Join us on the bridge every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. or look into https://indivisiblebrooklyn.org/ and https://www.visibilitybrigade.com/.
The next meeting between the public, the 72nd Precinct Community Council, and officers of the 72nd Precinct will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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 as well as 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.
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.
Community Councils meet from September through June. Sign up to receive e-mail announcements about future meetings of the 72nd Precinct Community Council by contacting Council President Tina Ponce: tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.
Join us for the BROOKNITTERS FOR MINNESOTA "Melt the Ice Hat" Knitalong.The cost of attending is $5 which will go directly to the fabulous folks at Needle + Skein in MN who drafted the hat pattern.
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to the immigrant aid agencies who will distribute the funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE.
Each person who attends should bring their own yarn + knitting needles. We have plenty of stitch markers and yarn needles if needed. See below for supply info:
Approximately 200 yards of RED yarn of your choice in fingering, DK, or Worsted weight.
Suggested Needles
Fingering weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm
DK weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm
Worsted weight yarn: US #8 / 5mmThere is also a crochet pattern so please let me know which pattern you would like.
This workshop is open to adults and teens who already have a basic knowledge and understanding of knitting. This is not for folks who are true beginners who do not know how to knit. Sorry!
Snacks will be provided!
For more info about the hat, pattern, and Needle + Skein check out:
This is a starts on time workshop
What To Bring
- Approximately 200 yards of RED yarn of your choice in fingering, DK, or Worsted weight.
Suggested Needles
- Fingering weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm
- DK weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm
- Worsted weight yarn: US #8 / 5mm
New York City is home to North America’s oldest greenway, Brooklyn's own Ocean Parkway. It's also the home of the nation's oldest bike path, opened in 1894.
Several New York City agencies are currently working together to enhance and expand the 506-mile greenway network, with the goal of providing high-quality, continuous biking and walking facilities in all five boroughs.
The Greater Greenways Long-Term Expansion Plan is a citywide initiative that the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York City Department of Transportation, and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation are leading.
A 90-page PDF of the full plan is available at https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/greater-greenways.pdf. It is presented in two chapters: "Greenways of Today" and "Greenways of Tomorrow."
What is meant by "greenways": continuous, multi-use corridors designed for human-powered and electric-assist transportation and recreation.
Defined and named through community-driven planning, greenways often follow natural or man-made linear spaces such as railways, highways, rivers, waterfronts, and parkland.
From Arts & Democracy:
The Mouth of the Sun: A creative writing incubator program focused on Muslim women and gender-expansive folk
Harness the power of your own stories and turn them outward to effect change.
Apply to join a talented cohort that will gather in Brooklyn this spring in a safe space to dig deep and write together over a weekend, guided by author and cultural organizer, Roohi Choudhry, a resident of Kensington, Brooklyn.
Over the summer, we’ll curate a public performance and discussion event focused on how to channel personal narrative into a movement. Along the way, you’ll receive one-on-one coaching and feedback.
Presented by Arts & Democracy. No fee to apply or participate. All levels of writing experience welcome.
Application deadline: March 1, 2026.
Apply at bit.ly/mouthofthesun
We are honored to collaborate with local artist @catxwillett on the Birds of a Feather Crush ICE Together sticker100% of sticker sales (all $6 per sticker) will be donated to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund organized by @womensfndnmnOrder here: https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/FhKjQmgyC4VNQAY51WQafQ (they ship for free nationwide).We are also an access point for red cards [Know Your Rights cards provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center], whistles, and other materials for local canvassing groups.
Tomorrow, we're standing in solidarity with the general strike to protest DHS and ICE.We want to be transparent - as a small business, closing our doors would directly hurt the workers who are a huge part of making Hinterlands what it is: a safe space for our communities to feel included.Instead, we are participating in a way that we can - CASH BAR ONLY. No money to the credit card companies. No support to the systems that have failed us.We believe resistance doesn't have to look one way to be impactful. This is us refusing to funnel money into systems that don't align with our values, while still protecting the people who rely on this work to survive.Thank you for meeting us where we are. We love you, we stand with you, and we will get through this together.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24th.
Subject: January Board Meeting Information & Agenda Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:25:46 -0500 From: Community Board 12 <bkcb12@gmail.com> Dear Residents,Our January board meeting is scheduled for today, Tuesday, January 27, at 7:00 PM.The in-person location is at the office of Community Board 12, 5910 13th Avenue.For those that wish to attend on Zoom, please use the following link:To speak at the public hearing, either in person or on Zoom, please click on the following link and fill out the form:We are looking forward to seeing you.Best Regards,The Community Board 12 Team
Brown Babies N’ Books is excited to partner with Lofty Pigeon Books to welcome acclaimed author & poet Ruth Forman for a special Saturday Storytime + book signingLet’s start our Valentine’s Day with a whole lot of love and cuteness!
Ruth will be reading from her beautiful children’s books Do I Love You? Yes I Do and Like So — tender, lyrical stories that celebrate love, emotional expression, and the power of connection
@ruthformanpoet is a celebrated poet and educator whose work centers healing, imagination, and the inner lives of children.A former creative writing teacher with June Jordan’s Poetry for the People program and longtime VONA faculty member, her writing uplifts Black voices and nurtures self-awareness, creativity, and confidence in young readers.
Families will have the chance to meet Ruth, get books signed and personalized, and explore more of her inspiring work that encourages kids to feel deeply and dream freely
Come cuddle up, listen close, and share a meaningful literacy moment with your little ones
Volunteer Day at the KoKo LotSunday, Jan 25 from 1 pm to 4 pm ESTBring your friends and family and join us to help get the KoKo Lot cleaned up!
Join us on Sunday, January 25th from 1PM - 4PM at the Lot! You'll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, clean and organize the space, and more!
All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under 18, and any volunteers 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!
About volunteering at the KoKo Lot:
- Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed, durable shoes.
- Please bring a pre-filled water bottle and snacks in case you get hungry while at the Lot.
- Bathrooms are off-site nearby at the Green-Wood Cemetery.
- The KoKo Lot is nut free.
The KoKo Lot is located at 440 19th Street (between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West), Brooklyn.
