COMMUNITY BOARD 12 AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S PUBLIC MEETING

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, December 19th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Community Board 12 (representing Kensington, Borough Park, and Midwood) will hold its monthly public meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 19th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., after a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. about rezoning 600 McDonald Avenue.

The board's monthly meetings are open to the public.

If you have any concerns, questions, solutions, needs, or problems that you'd like the community board to address, arrive at the meeting before 7:00 p.m. and sign up to speak during the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting (agenda item 3). You'll have three minutes to present your topic.

Some issues you may be concerned about are

•     pedestrian safety,
•     traffic congestion,
•     housing,
•     land use and zoning,
•     construction sites,
•     outdoor lighting,
•     potholes,
•     sanitation,
•     libraries,
•     crime,
•     police presence,
•     graffiti,
•     social services,
•     rodents,
•     trash collection,
•     public litter baskets, and
•     street and sidewalk conditions. 

Agenda for the December 19th meeting
(received via e-mail at 12:08 p.m. today)

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Adoption of November Minutes
3. Public Session 
4. Chairman's Remarks - Yidel Perlstein
5. Variance Report - 600 McDonald Avenue - David Shlomovich
6. District Manager's Remarks - Barry Spitzer
7. Street Co-naming Proposal by Jules Fleischer - Co-naming the triangle at Dahill Road, 16th Avenue and 39th Street in honor of Giorgio Perlasca
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Attendance
11. Adjourn

Public meetings of Community Board 12 are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from September through June, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Every neighborhood in New York City is represented by an all-volunteer community board, which serves as the neighborhood's liaison to city agencies. Board members are appointed by the neighborhood's city councilperson and the borough president.

Community Board 12's committees are

•         Planning, Zoning Variances and City Map
•         Education, Library, Cultural Affairs
•         Sanitation & Environmental Protection
•         Fire, Safety & Police
•         Health & Social Services
•         Housing & Buildings
•         Legislation
•         Parks, Capital Projects & Site Selection
•         Transportation & Franchises
•         Youth & Community Development

Meeting Location
Amico Senior Center
5901 13th Avenue, 3rd floor
corner of 59th Street
Borough Park, Brooklyn

Enter the building on 59th Street. The meeting room is accessible by elevator.

Community Board 12's office is at 5910 13th Avenue.
phone: (718) 851-0800
fax: (718) 851-4140
e-mail: bk12 @ cb.nyc.gov
https://twitter.com/BrooklynCB12
https://www.facebook.com/BkCB12

SING ALONG AT THE WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Celebrate Winter Solstice with song.

The Kensington Stewards invite you to join in a one-hour singalong on Friday, December 21st, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Kensington Plaza. Local singer, composer, and mom Jen Jane will lead the singing, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Get there early for free hot chocolate and candy. Angelica's Coffee Shop on Church Avenue will provide the hot chocolate, Walgreens will provide the candy, and TDS Insurance Brokerage on Beverley Road will provide the electricity.

Push back the darkness by hanging out with your neighbors from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the longest night of the year.

Jen Jane is a singer, songwriter, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. A lifelong musician, she holds an MFA in Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts. Her background in visual art, painting, and arts education greatly informs her work in music.

She has collaborated with dancer/choreographer Natalie Green to create original music for Green’s choreography. As half of the pop duo Photoplay, she writes and performs (vocals, keys, guitar) with partner and composer H. Leon Harris, a project which draws upon many influences, including rock, jazz, classical, choral music, improvisation, scores for film and television, dramatic storytelling, collage, and painting.

Jane’s mission is to create transportive musical experiences with a compassionate sense of humanity and self-examination that hold the potential for transformation and healing.

Location
Kensington Plaza
Beverley Road 
Kensington, Brooklyn

Kensington Plaza is in front of the Walgreens that's located at 114 Beverley Road. It's near the F and G Church Avenue subway station and the B35, B67, and B69 bus lines.

66TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL (KENSINGTON, BOROUGH PARK, MIDWOOD) WILL MEET WITH THE PUBLIC THIS WEEK

66th Precinct Community Council Monthly Meeting
Thursday, December 20th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Crimes and other policing matters in Kensington, Borough Park, and Midwood can be reported by the public at the upcoming 66th Precinct Community Council meeting. 

The 66th Precinct's commanding officer, Captain David Wall, will update residents on recent crimes in those neighborhoods, but the input of people who live within the boundaries of the precinct is essential. 

At the meeting, the public can learn about the various programs available to the community through the precinct. 

The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 20th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It's free, and it's open to the public. 

Boundaries of the 66th Precinct:

The purpose of the 66th Precinct Community Council is to provide the critical interface between citizens and police through regular monthly meetings. Meetings are normally held on the third Thursday of the month, from September through June. The Community Council does not meet in July or August.

Meeting location
Community Board 12 Office
5910 13th Avenue
between 59th and 60th streets
Borough Park, Brooklyn
(map)

To get to the meeting, take the B16 bus to 13th Avenue at 56th Street and walk three blocks along 13th Avenue to 59th Street. To return home, take the B16 on 14th Avenue (schedule).

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Contact information for the 66th Precinct:
phone: (718) 851-5611
5822 16th Avenue
between 58th and 59th streets
Borough Park, Brooklyn
e-mail: 66precinctcc @ gmail.com
website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/66th-precinct.page
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYPD66Pct or @66precinctcc

RESTAURANT CLOSINGS: BUTTERFUNK KITCHEN AND SUMNER'S LUNCHEONETTE

The rent is too damn high. So, at the end of the night on New Year's Eve, Butterfunk Kitchen and Sumner's Luncheonette will close permanently.

They'll be open with regular service through December 30th (except on December 24th and 25th).

Mingle with the much-loved owners, Chef Chris Scott and Eugenie Woo, and the staff at Sumner's on Sunday, December 30th, at 3:00 p.m., for cake and coffee and laughter and tears.

The next day, Monday, December 31st, Butterfunk Kitchen will offer regular service, followed by a New Year's Eve/farewell party reception. A ticket page will be going up soon on their website.

Chris and Eugenie will open a restaurant, Birdman Juke Joint, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in early 2019. They will, no doubt, spread their love of humanity and community there as they've done in Brooklyn.

Best wishes and good luck always, Chris and Eugenie. So sorry to see you go.

Butterfunk Kitchen
1295 Prospect Avenue
near Greenwood Avenue
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(917) 909-0421
https://www.facebook.com/butterfunkkitchen
https://www.instagram.com/butterfunkkitchen
http://butterfunkkitchen.com

Sumner's Luncheonette
601 Greenwood Avenue
corner of Prospect Avenue
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(718) 686-1044
https://www.facebook.com/SumnersLuncheonette

MOVIE THEATER OPENING SOON ON THE WINDSOR TERRACE / PARK SLOPE BORDER

A seven-theater multiplex will open on Prospect Park West next week. Film fare will include blockbusters, family-friendly movies, art-house movies, independent films, and foreign films.

Nitehawk's intended audience is 18 years old or older. But children who are age 6 or older are allowed to attend when they're accompanied by an adult. Each adult can be accompanied by up to 3 children.

Guests who are age 13 or older can attend any appropriately-rated matinee showtime that starts before 6:00 p.m. Anyone who's under 18 years old won't be admitted to a show after 6:00 pm without a guardian.

The opening schedule for Wednesday, December 19th, at the Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park features Mary Poppins Returns, The Favourite, Green Book, The World Before Your Feet, Free Solo, and Shoplifters. Aquaman will open on Friday, December 21st. 

The seven theaters combined have 650 seats, with the largest theater seating 194 people.
 
Advance tickets will be sold online on the theater's website on Monday, December 17th. Assigned seating will be available sometime in the future.

The price of general admission tickets are set at $13 for adults and $10 for children and seniors (age 60 and older). 

Mondays through Fridays, first-run shows will begin at around 3:30 p.m., with the last show starting at around 10:00 p.m. On the weekends, brunch will begin at around 11:00 a.m. Midnight screenings will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays.
 
Full food and beverage service will be available in all seven theaters and will include vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian items. The food will not be kosher.

The theater has ADA-compliant elevators.

A bar on the second floor provides a view of Prospect Park.

Location
Nitehawk Prospect Park
188 Prospect Park West
between 14th and 15th streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

718) 384-3980
https://nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark

AGENDA FOR COMMUNITY BOARD 7 PUBLIC MEETING, DECEMBER 2018

Community Board 7 Public Meeting

Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, December 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

The following is the proposed agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance

2. Opening of the meeting

3. Adoption of the agenda

4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of November 14, 2018

5. Public Comment

6. Committee Reports:

A) Ability & Access/Parks Joint Committee (No Vote Required)

1) Updates and announcements

2) Presentation from Adapt Ability – new non-profit dedicated to creating custom made bicycles for children with disabilities

3) Presentation from NYC Parks and Recreation on accessible recreational activities and opportunities

B) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues (No Vote Required)

1) Discussion with Councilman Menchaca and Congresswoman Velazquez’ Office

2) Call to Action

3) Homelessness Committee ongoing business

C) Economic Development/Waterfront Committee (No Vote Required)

1) Presentation of the Section 197a in the NYC Charter

2) Review of the CB7 197-a Plan

D) Education/Youth Committee (No Vote Required)

   1) Youth Recognition Award

   2) Joint Youth Resource Fair with CB6 Youth/Education/Human Services Committee

E) Membership & Attendance Committee

   1) Review the attendance record for the following board members: Ms. Gladys Bruno, Mr. Daniel Pol, and Mr. Samuel Sierra

   2) Discussion on a board member’s complaint about another board member.

F) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (No Vote Required)

   1) Internal budget updates and discussion

   2) Personnel updates and discussion

   3) Next steps   

G) Public Safety Committee (No Vote Required)

   1) Mail theft in CB7

   2) NYPD enforcement around homeless shelters

   3) Rise in violent crime in CB7 District

H) Sanitation & Environment Committee (No Vote Required)

1) Presentation by DEP on their Green Infrastructure Grant Program

7. Elected Officials Representatives

8. District Manager’s Report

9. Chairperson’s Report

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Public Comment

13. Adjournment

Location
Community Board 7 Office
4201 4th Avenue
entrance on 43rd Street
Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003
fax: (718) 436-1142
communityboard7 @ yahoo.com
website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-Community-Board-7/195263140637225

HOLIDAY PUP-UP SHOP AT SEAN CASEY ANIMAL RESCUE

UPDATE:  This event has been rescheduled because rain is forecast for Sunday. SCAR will sell holiday items for dogs and cats in front of 153 E. 3rd Street on Saturday, December 15th, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Santa will not be able to attend.

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                                     Holiday Pup-Up Boutique
                        Sunday, December 16th, noon to 4:00 p.m.

At the Holiday Pup-Up Boutique at Sean Casey Animal Rescue, shop for holiday gifts for your four-legged friends and have a hot chocolate and a delicious treat.

When Santa arrives at 2:00 p.m., take photos of him with your animal companions. Bring a camera or phone with you. 

All proceeds will be used to benefit Sean Casey Animal Rescue.

Donations of baked goods are welcome. Please drop them off by noon.

Sean Casey Animal Rescue
153 E. 3rd Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
Windsor Terrace - Kensington, Brooklyn

(718) 436-5163
info @ nyanimalrescue.org
http://nyanimalrescue.org
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY637.html
https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue
https://www.instagram.com/nyanimalrescue
https://twitter.com/nyanimalrescue
https://websta.me/n/nyanimalrescue

Sean Casey Animal Rescue is open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.

Help local, independent small businesses thrive!

NO F TRAIN THIS WEEKEND SOUTH OF CHURCH AVENUE

From Friday, December 14th, at 9:45 p.m., until Monday, December 17th, at 5:00 a.m., F trains will follow their usual route between 179th Street and Church Avenue (and vice-versa).

But because of track replacement, F trains won't stop at any stations between Church and Stillwell avenues (and vice-versa). Instead, free shuttle buses will provide alternate service, operating between Church and Stillwell avenues.

Transfer between F trains and shuttle buses at Church Avenue.

The shuttle buses will stop at Ditmas Avenue, 18th Avenue, Avenue I, Bay Parkway, Avenue N, Avenue P, Kings Highway, Avenue U, Avenue X, Neptune Avenue, and West 8th Street. 

For direct service between Coney Island and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D, N, or Q train instead. 

• Transfer at Stillwell Avenue for the D, N, Q, or bus or at West 8th Street for the Q or bus.
  
  

MEN'S SHELTER ON CONEY ISLAND AVENUE DISCUSSED AT OCTOBER COMMUNITY BOARD 12 MEETING

From the minutes of Community Board 12's public meeting, held on October 23, 2018, at Amico Senior Center:

He [Assemblymember Robert Carroll] said the New York City announced today that on Beverly Road and Coney Island Avenue they would like to put a 140 bed Men’s Shelter at this site [former location of Park Manor Adult Home]. A public school is right up the block and a Yeshiva is around the corner.

He said we need to work together to make sure the quality of life is good at this location.

Board Member Yeruchim Silber asked what was the shelter operator’s track record. Assemblyman Carroll said most likely they will be there, there is a public school is right up the block and a Yeshiva school around the corner.

We need to work together to make sure it’s safe, welcoming place and the neighbors who live around this area feel safe.

Assemblyman Carroll said Kensington already has a shelter six blocks away, he’s very not happy. He knows the organization that will be running the shelter, but we still need to work together to make sure it’s a safe environment.

District Manager Barry Spitzer added he also received a phone call today. Mr. Spitzer said they assured him there will be no sex offenders because of the close proximity to the schools but when Mr. Spitzer asked about people with criminal records, he was told everyone is welcome in the facilities.

The organization is The Black Vets for Social Justice, who have a very good track record. Assemblyman Carroll said yes they do.

Assemblyman Carroll said Coney Island Avenue is on the border of CB12, CB14, 66th Precinct and 70th Precinct and wants a joint meeting so we all can work together and everyone is on the same page.

The Chairman said it’s a little disturbing that the Mayor promised us when the last shelter went up there will not be any more shelters in our area for at least a few years. The District Manager said the target is six months to open this shelter.

Spitzer said he will be meeting with DHS & NYPD with the Assemblyman and many others regarding the Men’s Shelter to work together and be on the same page.

TWO JEWISH MUSICAL TRADITIONS FEATURED AT THE NEXT CHURCH AVENUE SESSIONS

Church Avenue Sessions Presents

Alhambra and Tsibele
Thursday, December 20th, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Judeo-Spanish music and klezmer music will be featured at the next concert in the Church Avenue Sessions series at Flatbush Jewish Center. Alhambra and Tsibele will perform on Thursday, December 20th, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The cost of admission is $10.

Alhambra
Alhambra creates exciting arrangements of Judeo-Spanish wedding music, love songs, and instrumental dances on the oud, violin, shawm, dumbek, riq, def, and bendir.

Alhambra was founded by Dr. Isabelle Ganz in 1981. Based in New York, the ensemble has toured several countries and performed in various festivals, including the Quincentennial Celebration in Istanbul and The First International Festival of Jewish Art Music in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The ensemble won first prize in the Jewish performing arts competition and was a finalist in the concert artists’ guild competition, both held in New York.
 
website: http://www.alhambragroup.com
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=178&v=O2T09YR7a28

The musicians:
Jenny Luna, vocals
Adam Good, oud/classical guitar
Marandi Hostetter, violin
Rami El Aasser, percussion

Tsibele
Tsibele (Yiddish for "onion") is a new-traditional klezmer band based in Brooklyn whose repertoire comes from Moldovan/Bessarabian music and the music of Jewish migrants from Europe to America. Tsibele's music explores the limits of the klezmer idiom through improvisation and songs from the edges of klezmer.

website: http://www.tsibelemusic.com

The musicians:
Hannah Temple, accordion
Zoe Aqua, violin
Zoe Guigueno, bass
Eleonore Weill, flutes
Eva Boodman, trumpet


Concert location
Flatbush Jewish Center
327 E. 5th Street
corner of Church Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

SHUTTLE BUSES REPLACE F TRAIN BETWEEN CHURCH AND STILLWELL THIS WEEKEND

From Friday, December 7th, at 9:45 p.m., until Monday, December 10th, at 5:00 a.m., F trains will follow their usual route between 179th Street and Church Avenue (and vice-versa).

But because of track replacement, F trains won't stop at any stations between Church and Stillwell avenues (and vice-versa). Instead, free shuttle buses will provide alternate service, operating between Church and Stillwell avenues.

Transfer between F trains and shuttle buses at Church Avenue.

The shuttle buses will stop at Ditmas Avenue, 18th Avenue, Avenue I, Bay Parkway, Avenue N, Avenue P, Kings Highway, Avenue U, Avenue X, Neptune Avenue, and West 8th Street. 

For direct service between Coney Island and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D, N, or Q train instead. 

• Transfer between D, N, and Q trains and the buses at Stillwell Avenue. 
• Transfer at Stillwell Avenue for the D, N, Q, or bus or at West 8th Street for the Q or bus.
  
  

MAIL THEFT, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND VIOLENT CRIME: THE AGENDA FOR COMMUNITY BOARD 7'S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Community Board 7 Public Safety Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 13th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Mail theft, NYPD enforcement around homeless shelters, and the rise in violent crime are on the agenda for the next Community Board 7 Public Safety Committee meeting.

The committee will meet on Thursday, December 13th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

The Public Safety Committee deals with issues that involve police, fire, emergency services, and emergency preparedness (natural disasters, terrorism, power outages, etc.) as well as other issues relating to the quality of life within the district.

The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Public Safety Committee, meetings of all other committees, and meetings of the full Board.

Community Board 7 covers the neighborhoods of Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace.

Meeting location
Widdi’s Catering Hall
5602 6th Avenue (entrance on 56th Street)
Sunset Park, Brooklyn

PARKING RULES FOR FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Alternate side of the street parking regulations will be suspended on Saturday, December 8th, for Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

All other regulations, including parking meter regulations, will be in effect. Those are only suspended on these major legal holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

WINTER BAZAAR HOLIDAY MARKET, WITH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

BROOKLYN, NY – The P.S. 130 PTA is excited to announce that it will be hosting its annual Winter Bazaar from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at its Upper School, located at 713 Caton Avenue.

The highly-anticipated event supports our local artisans and provides a place for communal gathering. From jewelry to home decor, paper goods to beauty products, families and neighbors will be able to shop local for unique gifts while enjoying a festive, inclusive atmosphere.   

The Bazaar will also include our first ever Winter Auction! Bid from Monday, December 3rd, through Saturday, December 8th, at 2:45 p.m. to win amazing deals at summer camps and local businesses (tinyurl.com/ps130winterauction2018).

Put on your chef hat and bring a pot of homemade chili for a chance to win bragging rights in the annual chili cook-off. This year’s celebrity judging panel is made up of 44th District Assembly Member Robert Carroll and Chris Scott, a Top Chef finalist and chef/owner of Butterfunk Kitchen and Sumner’s Luncheonette. The Winner will take home a very special P.S. 130 Best Chili trophy and an Instant Pot for their future chili endeavors.

In addition to items for sale, an auction, and chili cook-off, there will also be live music by P.S. 130 parents and students, baked goods and treats, hot beverages, a Scholastic book fair, and a photo booth with Santa.

Wingspan Arts, Barking Cat Studios, Brooklyn Game Lab, and the P.S. 130 PTA Art Committee will all provide free children’s games and crafts.

Proceeds from the event support the PTA at P.S. 130, a diverse, Title I school community serving over 800 students in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Kensington and Windsor Terrace.

Contact

Ashley Kreamer Colao and Lisa Jackson Zelznick, Co-Presidents

info@ps130pta.org

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FOR HOLY NAME CHURCH

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 7th, 6:30 p.m.

All ages are welcome to share the Christmas spirit at the 4th Annual Windsor Terrace/Holy Name Father’s Guild Tree Lighting Ceremony on its rescheduled date--Friday, December 7th. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m.

Snacks, cookies, baked goods, hot cider, and hot chocolate will be sold.

Bring your own ornament to decorate the tree or purchase one at the event.

Enjoy live rock and roll holiday music from FULL DISCLOSURE, a performance by Park Slope Performing Arts, and a photo with Santa for a fee.

All proceeds will benefit the Holy Name Father’s Guild Youth Sports program.

Location
Our Lady's Field
entrance on Windsor Place
between Prospect Park West and Howard Place
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn