ARROW LINEN UPDATE FROM OUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER

Arrow Linen Supply Company filed for permits in April for full demolition of its properties, which will be replaced by two ten-story residential buildings with a total of approximately 250 units.

 

At Community Board 7's June meeting, 

New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif presented an update on the project.

 

The councilmember reported that real estate developer Developing NY State LLC has replaced Apex Development Group on the project. The legally-binding, seventeen-page Community Benefits Agreement has been transferred to them. It can be read in full at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zsKlUX3gFNaHHZ7FLX3Oe5GQMRpjFh76/view.

 

She also reported that her office and local residents are forming the Construction Task Force that is specified in the Community Benefits Agreement; its goal is to ensure accountability and as little disruption to residents as possible.

 

For additional information about the Construction Task Force, e-mail Matthew Malloy, the councilmember's Chief of Staff, at mmalloy@council.nyc.gov or call him at (718) 499-1090. [Updated contact information is posted at https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/07/join-construction-task-force-for-former.html.] 

COMMUNITY BOARD 12'S JUNE 2026 PUBLIC MEETING, COVERING MOST OF KENSINGTON AS WELL AS BOROUGH PARK AND PARTS OF MIDWOOD AND SUNSET PARK

 

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, June 23rd

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Community Board 12's next public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The all-volunteer board is the liaison between city agencies and the residents of Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood. 

The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom. To watch it on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

To sign up to ask questions or make comments, whether you're there in person or on Zoom, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco1v1Puh042lQ69uHJ_lKGC1-DaWqXOiLe_aFLvLQobdCfbw/viewform?pli=1. 

Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, but they get rescheduled if they fall on a Jewish holiday.

To be added to CB 12's e-mail list to receive agendas and minutes, send an e-mail to bk12@cb.nyc.gov. 

 

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue 

between 59th and 60th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

(map)

 

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

Chairperson: Yidel Perlstein

District Manager: Barry Spitzer

Community Associate: Aziza Temirova 

 

To get to the meeting by bus, take the B16 to 13th Avenue at 56th Street, then walk three blocks along 13th Avenue to 59th Street. To return, take the B16 on 14th Avenue at 56th Street. 

HAPPY HOUR WITH DITMAS PUBLIC AT SYCAMORE BROOKLYN (FREE ADMISSION)

 

Ditmas Public Summer Social

Monday, June 22nd

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

From Ditmas Public:

Hello Ditmas and beyond!

Ditmas Public is back with another happy hour for people who spend their time making NYC better.

Come to socialize with neighbors who care about this city as much as you do. Monday, 6/22 from 6 to 8 at Sycamore Brooklyn.

Open to all, regardless of geography and politics.

The meetup is for neighbors working in social impact, public sector, and civic media.

 

Admission is free. 

 

Location

Sycamore Bar and Flower Shop

1118 Cortelyou Road

between E. 11th Street and Argyle Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

(347) 240-5850

sycamorebrooklyn@gmail.com

http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com

https://www.facebook.com/sycamore.brooklyn

PLANT PARTY FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER (FREE)

 A Plant Party for Women with Cancer

Monday, June 22nd, 5:00 p.m. 

An "inspiring event for women with cancer to connect to each other and nature" will take place in Windsor Terrace on Monday, June 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. At the plant party, attendees will "decorate and pot Pothos Ivy plants to take home."

 

Girl Scouts Mila and Viola created this event as their Silver Award project. To earn a Silver Award, a Girl Scout identifies an issue that she cares about and then takes an action that will make a positive difference in her community.

 

These two Scouts want to "teach women with cancer the benefits of house plants and how to grow them." They were inspired to do this "because a couple of our loved ones have or have gone through cancer and have benefited through the power of plants."

 

To attend, RSVP to milena.katz.gologor@gmail.com and viola.vitticore@gmail.com. 

 

Location

Batata Pita Bar
3021 Fort Hamilton Parkway
between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(347) 599-1260

https://www.facebook.com/batatabrooklyn/
http://www.batatabk.com

 

CANNABIS DISPENSARY COMING TO CHURCH AVENUE

A licensed, adult-use cannabis dispensary is coming soon to Kensington at 205 Church Avenue, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets, next to the Carvel ice cream store.

Kaya Bliss Dispensary has two existing locations, one on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge and the other on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. In those stores, you can shop in person or you can shop online and get your purchases delivered.

 

Products sold at those locations include flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, tinctures, accessories, orals, topicals, and apparel.

 

More information about Kay Bliss Dispensary is available at https://kayablissnyc.com/.

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: JEFFERSON HAMER; KENNY WOLLESEN, JONATHAN GOLDBERGER, JAMES BUCKLEY, AND HAMIR ATWAL; AND MAKE MUSIC NY DAY SINGALONG FOR EVERYONE

 

From Operation Gig!:

Jefferson Hamer (for Aaron's 50th) Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 324 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 New York City's very own folk rock flame-keeper Jefferson Hamer returns to "The Porch" with lots of friends to help celebrate Operation Gig founder Aaron Lisman's 50th! This is gonna be fun!

Kelly Wolleson, Jonathon Goldberger, James Buckley and Hamir Atwal play (Albemarle Open Streets) Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1305 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Join us for an afternoon of improvised music with Kenny Wollesen, Jonathan Goldberger, James Buckley, and Hamir Atwal as part of Operation Gig at Albemarle Open Streets!

Make Music NY Day Singalong for Everyone! Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 225 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 On Make Music NY day, an outdoor singalong for everyone! Folk, pop, musicals, and some surprises! We'll share a PDF songbook. Come ready to sing with your family, friends, and neighbors. We'll be singing all kinds of stuff but our general theme is going to be New York City and all the things that make it special. Led by superstar Lloyd Miller!

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

CLAY SCULPTURE WORKSHOP AND KENSINGTON YOUTH MELA (FREE)

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY):

This week at Avenue C Plaza!

Sat, June 20, 11:00am-3:30pm

Clay Sculpture Workshop with Casa Cultural 

World cup-themed!

Sun, June 21, 1:00-5:00pm

Kensington Youth Mela with NOCD-NY and Arts & Democracy 

Youth-design and led workshops. All are welcome! 

Throughout the month of June, Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza with ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural and partners are offering arts workshops, concerts, plants and composting, youth-led activities, kite flying, dance and language classes, games, Zumba, and more!

 

Visit Kensington Culture for the calendar of events.

 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

COMMUNITY BOARD 7'S JUNE 2026 MEETING, COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

 

The agenda has been revised:

Following is the 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 May 20, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)
7. Committee Reports: A) Nominating Committee (Vote required) – 1. Elections B) Public Safety Committee – 1. Liquor license application for Arcoiris Sports Bar (5002 Sports Bar Corp) located at 5002 3rd Avenue (Vote expected), 2. Liquor license application for Los Tres Potrillos located at 1004 4th Avenue

C) Transportation Committee – 1. NYC Trucking Redesign, 2. Street co-name request for 50th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues (Vote expected), 3. Street co-name request for East 3rd Street between Greenwood Avenue and Vanderbilt Street (Vote expected)

D) Housing Committee – 1. Presentation from HELP USA on men’s shelter located at 225 25th Street

E) Joint Committee meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Park & Environment Committees – 1. Brownfield cleanup at 4001 4th Avenue

 

8. 2nd Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson’s Report

11. District Manager’s Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Adjournment

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Community Board 7 Meeting

Wednesday, June 17th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

 

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m., both in person and virtually.

 

Community Board 7 is the liaison between New York City agencies and the residents and business owners of Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park.

 

From Community Board 7:

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @6:30 p.m. in the CB7 meeting room located at 4201 4th Avenue (43rd Street entrance).

 

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually on Zoom – https://bit.ly/4xoRpLg

You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

 

Following is the 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 May 20, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)
7. Committee Reports: A) Nominating Committee (Vote required) – 1. Elections 

 

B) Transportation Committee – 1. NYC Trucking Redesign, 2. Street co-name request for 50th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues (Vote expected), 3. Street co-name request for East 3rd Street between Greenwood Avenue and Vanderbilt Street (Vote expected)

C) Housing Committee – 1. Presentation from HELP USA on men’s shelter located at 225 25th Street

D) Joint Committee meeting with Land Use/Landmarks and Park & Environment Committees – 1. Brownfield cleanup at 4001 4th Avenue

 

8. 2nd Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson’s Report

11. District Manager’s Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Adjournment

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb7/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

KENSINGTON YOUTH MELA (FREE)

 

Kensington Youth Mela 

Sunday, June 21st

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY): 

Join local youth leaders for a special Kensington Youth Mela at Avenue C Plaza.

 

Sessions designed by and focused on teens and young adults will include zine making/collage, Origami for Good, fabric mural making, theater exercises, henna instruction, discussion and more.

 

This event is co-presented with Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY) and Arts & Democracy and is part of Kensington Culture at Avenue C Plaza with ArtBuilt and the Kensington Cultural Council partners, bringing activities to the plaza every day in June.

 

More info: kensingtonculture.org

 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

COMPOST GIVEAWAY (FREE)

 

Compost Giveback

Sunday, June 14th

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Sign up for two free forty-pound bags of high-quality compost from the New York City Department of Sanitation. 

 

Sign up here or call Assemblymember Robert Carroll's office at 718-788-7221 to reserve your compost. 

 

Location

1203 Albemarle Road

between Westminster and Argyle roads

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

 

CONCERTS ON PORCHES: GENEVIEVE FAIVRE, MAX JOHNSON BIRTHDAY QUARTET, THE EMILIO TEUBAL TRIO

  

From Operation Gig!:

Genevieve Faivre Friday, June 12, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 473 E 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Genevieve Faivre isn't afraid to tackle any kind of music, and that range has made her a consistent presence in clubs all around the city. She is the consummate NYC working vocalist and we're honored to welcome her to the porch!

Max Johnson Birthday Quartet Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 “An intrepid composer, architect of sound and beast of the bass...” (Brad Cohan, NYC Jazz Record) Max Johnson brings his quartet to the Japanese House in an extra special birthday concert for: Max Johnson!!!! Come celebrate with us. With Neta Raanan, Yuma Uesaka and Connor Parks.

The Emilio Teubal Trio Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 121 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 The Emilio Teubal Trio is the latest project of the the NY based Argentine pianist and composer @emilioteubal. The music draws from a wide variety of musical styles that are part of his cultural background: Latin-American folk music, jazz, progressive rock, free improvisation, classical music and some hints of Middle Eastern music. With @pablolanouguere and @rodrigo.recabarren

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.

 

PRINTMAKING, PLANT WORKSHOP, AND MORE AT AVENUE C PLAZA (FREE)

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY):

This Week at Avenue C Plaza!

Join ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural Council and community partners for ongoing activities at the plaza in June. 

This weekend:
 

Saturday, June 13, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Printmaking with Casa Cultural

 

Sunday, June 14, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Plant Workshop with Sue Braverman, plus Composting with Big ReUse

 

Throughout the month, Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza will offer arts workshops, concerts, plants and composting, youth-led activities, kite flying, dance and language classes, games, Zumba, and more! Visit Kensington Culture for the calendar of events.

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

PERIOD POVERTY: A NEIGHBORHOOD GIRL SCOUT TROOP IS RAISING AWARENESS AND RESOURCES

 

Bingo

Saturday, June 13th

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

From Girl Scout Troop 2267:

Please join us for an afternoon of games, prizes, and community to RAISE AWARENESS & RESOURCES FOR PERIOD POVERTY! Hosted by Girl Scout Troop 2267.

🗓 Saturday, June 13 | ⏰ 3–5 PM

📍Holy Apostles Church  |  612 Greenwood Ave | Windsor Terrace

🎟 Admission: One box of menstrual products per person (donated to the BPL Period Pantry)

✨ Regular & Radio BINGO
🏆 Prizes after every game
💜 Learn about period poverty!
🍹 Themed mocktails & snacks for sale

Mothers and daughters are welcome, or girls can attend on their own!

Spread the word! And please RSVP here, but also feel free to come/bring others at the last minute!

Location

The Church of the Holy Apostles
612 Greenwood Avenue

between Prospect Avenue and E. 7th Street 
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

 

70TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL: LAST MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER (KENSINGTON, MIDWOOD, FISKE TERRACE, DITMAS PARK, AND PROSPECT PARK SOUTH)

70th Precinct Community Council Meeting 

Wednesday, June 24th

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join Deputy Inspector Joseph Wernersbach and other precinct officers, other residents, and public officials at the 70th Precinct Community Council monthly public meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, at 7:30 p.m. 

Discuss key safety and security issues affecting your lives and your communities. Share your concerns, complaints, and compliments. Participate in the discussion and get answers to your questions.

If you have any questions about the meeting, e-mail the 70th Precinct Community Affairs at 70pctcommunityaffairs@nypd.org. or call (718) 851-5557.

70th Precinct Community Council meetings typically take place on the last Wednesday of each month from September through June.

The 70th Precinct covers a small part of Kensington as well as Midwood, Fiske Terrace, Ditmas Park, and Prospect Park South.

 

Meeting location
ADAPT Community Network
175 Lawrence Avenue
between Ocean Parkway and Seton Place
across from the precinct
Brooklyn, New York

Precinct

70th Precinct

154 Lawrence Avenue

Brooklyn

(718) 851-5511

https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/70th-precinct.page  

https://www.facebook.com/NYPD70pct 

STREET TREE CARE EVENT IN WINDSOR TERRACE (FREE)

Street Tree Care

Saturday, June 13th

10:00 a.m. to noon

 

From Prospect Farm:

Please join Big Reuse, the District 39 Tree Care Team, Council Member Shahana Hanif’s Office, Field Form, and Prospect Farm for a couple hours of street tree care.

 

Big Reuse will provide a brief tutorial on street tree care essentials, and the benefits of compost application. Also, our friends from Field Form will share information about the use of biochar in soil amendment for tree health.

 

Then, we will fan out in teams to freshen up the tree beds by picking up garbage, weeding, cultivating soil, and applying compost on Prospect Avenue and neighboring side streets.

 

All supplies are provided. 

All ages are welcome. Volunteers 16 years or younger must provide a completed STC Minor Waiver + Photo Release PDF signed by parent/guardian in order to participate. Email austin@bigreuse.org with any questions. Bring the hard copy to hand in prior to the event or email the form.

Sign Up now!
 

Saturday, June 13, 10am-12pm
Meet at 1194 Prospect Avenue
in front of Prospect Farm

 

RSVP on Eventbrite here.

 

Location

Prospect Farm 

1194 Prospect Avenue

between Vanderbilt and Seeley streets

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

(map)

prospectfarmbk@gmail.com

https://prospectfarm.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ProspectFarmBK