BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
Business Affairs and Licenses January 5, 2026
Attendance:
J. Block M. Vacheresse E. Cohen M. Spishak-Thomas
*** MEETING MINUTES***
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of the following:
520 Court Street Replacing an existing restaurant space. Will be a similar style restaurant. Members of the community spoke in favor of the application. Applicant will amend applications to extend hours. Passed unanimously 424 Van Brunt Street Space was previously a yoga studio. New cocktail bar with small bites going in named Pony’s.No vented kitchen so focus on cocktail programs and easily prepared small plates. Passed unanimously. 291 Nevins Street Space next to Liar Liar. The landlord is part of the LLC opening the new bar, other partner has many years experience in food and beverage including Jake Walk and Stinky Brooklyn. This new bar will spotlight different breweries every week. Applicant will amend application to show closing of outdoor space at 10pm weekdays, 11pm weekends. Passed unanimously.
56 5th Avenue Old Alchemy spot. Owners of Uncle Barry’s are opening a wing bar. Stipulated in their lease to close by midnight. Passed unanimously.