Vote, Scope & Meet

It’s been a while. Based on how many people have mentioned it, some of you still remember when I wrote one of these every day, 800 days in a row, in fact.

It’s been a while. Based on how many people have mentioned it, some of you still remember when I wrote one of these every day, 800 days in a row, in fact. That was sort of fun, and exhausting, and not something I plan to repeat. It was a streak, and barring a sudden surge in CB funding and staffing, I’m seeking to repeat. As I get back into a writing rhythm, you’ll hear from me a bit more. 

Some know that this pause was mental health-related. If you attended our September full board meeting, you may recall that I spoke about the slow pace of the newsletter, which was tied to that, and that I was starting to feel better. That progress finally came after a diagnosis and new treatments. I’ll reemphasize a point I made then: if you need help, get help. Unfortunately, thanks to our healthcare system, getting such help is often easier said than done.

I’m grateful to everyone who noticed this relative silence and checked in. It’s humbling and heartening to be reminded that people seem to care even when you’re not delivering content to their inbox as regularly. And to those who've upped their unpleasantness, I applaud your consistency.

Now, on to the civic concerns you signed up for. I’ve got five things to highlight before I suggest some scrolling.

First, voting in the general election has started, and while it always matters, this year matters more than most. Early voting is underway and runs through Sunday, November 2. Polls are open most days from 9 AM until 5 PM, with extended hours midweek. Election Day is next Tuesday, November 4, and polls will be open from 6 AM until 9 PM. This election includes citywide offices: Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, City Council, District Attorney, and Charter Changes. You can find your polling site and hours at findmypollsite.vote.nyc.

There are also several nonpartisan voter guides available at bit.ly/voterguides25. If anyone has other helpful resources, feel free to send them my way. I’m collecting materials for those looking to learn more before heading to the polls.

Second, our FY27 District Needs Assessment Survey is open. Each fall, community boards submit a District Needs Statement to help shape next year’s city budget. Your input helps us set priorities for housing, climate resilience, transportation, parks, and more.

You can take the survey at bit.ly/cb6survfy27.

The survey also includes links to last year’s FY26 District Needs Statement and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn. I find the two complement each other well when looking for macro and micro trends. Maybe one day, as we’ve long supported, we’ll have a comprehensive citywide planning model to work from, but I digress.

Third, congratulations to CB6 Transportation Chair Doug Gordon on the publication of his new book, Life After Cars. I’ve put in a request to have it stocked at the 250 Baltic Street Pop-up Library, but it’s popular and there’s already a waiting list.

Fourth, our Business Affairs and Licenses Committee meets tonight at 6:30 PM, Monday, October 27, at 250 Baltic Street to review three liquor license applications. The first is for 238 Court Street, between Kane and Baltic, where an Italian restaurant will take over Sam’s. The second is for 482 Court Street, between Nelson and Luquer, and will feature small plates and wine. The third is for 550 Court Street, between West 9th and Garnet, and will be an Indian restaurant.



Fifth, two of the three scheduled scoping hearings for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be held this week. The first is Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at the Joseph Miccio Cornerstone Community Center Gym, located at 110 West 9th Street. The second is Thursday, October 30, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and will be held virtually. For anyone who cannot make it this week or loves attending meetings, the third hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 1, from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sacred Hearts and St. Stephen Church, 125 Summit Street. Public comments are due by December 11. 

Registration links and additional information are available at edc.nyc/bmt. These hearings are also listed on our calendar, along with one of our most frequently visited links, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal materials folder.

I appreciate you reading this far and suggest scrolling to read the rest, but even if you don’t, I wish you the best.

This is the web archive of a newsletter originally sent by email to Brooklyn Community Board 6 subscribers on Monday, October 27, 2025. The email edition may contain additional event listings and links.