District Manager’s notes on elections, land use, heat, transit, and local government.
Fifth tool, and the one that started this series: bkcb6.app/blockbyblock. Mayor Mamdani’s housing plan, Block by Block, mapped by community board and council district, with the Land Inventory Fast Track list at the center of it: all 120…
Zoning determines what can legally be built on a piece of land. A rezoning changes what is and isn’t allowed.
Third tool: bkcb6.app/landusemap. Every lot in the city, colored three ways.
The second tool in the Use of Land Hub is the one people ask me about most: bkcb6.app/rents. It maps median asking rents for every community board in the city, by unit size, month by month since January 2010, and lets you drag a slider…
The use of land (more commonly land use, but I’m hoping you notice) is about who gets what, when, and how. What can be built, where, at what scale, and for whom is settled years before anything goes up, in applications most people never…
In May, Mayor Mamdani and Deputy Mayor Bozorg put out Block by Block, the administration’s housing plan. The part that matters most for us is the LIFT list, short for Land Inventory Fast Track: 120 city-owned sites the city has named for…
The city has declared a heat emergency as temperatures climb, a new CB6 cooldown page maps surface heat block by block, and last week’s primary winners are confirmed.
Primary election day in CB6, with Congress, State Comptroller, and the State Legislature on the ballot and nine of ten eligible voters yet to cast a ballot.
A Father’s Day note on the final hours of early voting, the closed primary, and why the June primary effectively decides most CB6 elections.
The Knicks championship parade fills the Canyon of Heroes, early voting lags last year’s pace, and a standing gripe about Madison Square Garden’s tax exemption.
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Hopefully, 2024’s first five days have gone well. It may help other days go well to remember and to take some precautions that COVID is still around and, as The Times noted, killing 1500 people a week.
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Hopefully, you're doing well with lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. While not universally festive, I've got some items to share as the holiday season starts.
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November's first weekend looks like it'll be our first fully rain-free one in quite some time. We even get an extra hour to make the most of it.
Unlike the seven Saturdays prior, the expectation for tomorrow’s weather could be described by naming Blind Melon’s biggest hit “No Rain.” With that welcome news, we'll shift to our sphere of influence.
We know correlation is not causation, but as we approach a seventh straight rain-filled weekend, I can't help but contemplate whether I should keep clicking send on my Friday newsletter. However, we're an advisory body, and since you're…
Despite world events and superstitions regarding today's date, I hope you're doing well as we close out the week and start the weekend.
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We’re heading into the weekend with more unwelcome warnings of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible flooding. Go to nyc.gov/notifynyc to receive updates from the Office of Emergency Management.
Despite the rain, there was a good turnout at last night’s Gowanus Task Force meeting. In the hours since, “good” is a word you hear less and less with record rain and flooding across the community and city.
Unlike yesterday, I'm unaware of lyrics referencing September 22nd, but today can still be remembered for starting the weekend with some cloudiness and an expectation of rain. May everyone observing Yom Kippur have a meaningful and easy…
The New York City Department of Health will spray some CB6 and other areas across Brooklyn tomorrow evening, Tuesday, September 19th, to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.
I'm glad to be getting back into the newsletter groove, so let's get to it. Since Labor Day, we've had four meetings.
First, in an unpleasant homage to a few weeks back, our air quality may worsen tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th. The Air Quality Index (AQI) could reach unhealthy levels due to smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires.
Last night Our Landmarks/ Land Use committee met last night and approved a one-story rear yard extension at 149 Baltic Street and DCP’s proposed Carbon Neutrality text amendment. The committee also tabled an application for 152 6th Avenue…
It's a hybrid meeting with a virtual option via Zoom and an in-person component at Van Alen. The agenda includes votes on 9th Street safety, a street co-naming, landmarks, and liquor licenses.
We head into the weekend with the air improving—the Air Quality Index (AQU) is below 50 after hitting 400 earlier in the week. Specifically,the AQI in Brooklyn is 44, which is “good” and outdoor activities are encouraged.
Firstly, the city's Air Quality Health Advisory has been extended until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, June 8th.
There's a lot happening across the district. You'll find listings of these happenings if you scroll down.
Summer is about to, unofficially, start. But before that, I’ve got two paragraphs, and some listings, for you to check out.
CB6 started the week with a Permits & Licenses committee meeting to review two liquor license applications. One application is for a Mexican & American restaurant at 358 Columbia Street, and the other is for a caviar restaurant at 77…
Our CB6 Transportation/Public Safety Committee met at Principles Cafe on Wednesday to review DOT's plans to extend the protected bike lane on 9th Street down to Smith Street. The committee approved the plans with conditions that DOT add…
At the meeting, we welcomed ten new CB6 members, approved two liquor licenses, and were joined by city, state, and federal government officials. I'd be remiss if I didn't thank former CB6 member Comptroller Brad Lander for the commendation…
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We've got little more than two days left in April as we close out a busy week, Busyness, that included 2 CB6 meetings and ran a gamut of policy areas from liquor and transportation to land use and beyond.
Hopefully, April’s final week is off to a good start. CB6 started the week off by approving two liquor licenses last night.
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First, on the reminder side of the equation, our April Full Board meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19th. It’ll start at 6:30 pm and be held in person at the Van Alen Institute and over Zoom.
I hope you're reading this while enjoying today's weather. If not, tomorrow's another day.
For those observing Good Friday, Easter, Passover, or Ramadan, may it be peaceful, reflective, and joyful. But, of course, the same hopes apply to those not observing or celebrating anything in particular.
Hopefully, April’s first five days have gone well for you. If not, reading this email could mark a turning point.
Sadly, it’s necessary to start by announcing the passing of long-time CB6 member Tom Miskel. In addition to being a member of CB6, Tom was a member of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Park Slope Civic Council and remained…
Our CB6 Permits & Licenses committee meets tonight to review two new liquor licenses. One license is for a Middle Eastern restaurant at 293 7th Ave, and the other is for a Spanish fusion spot at 463 4th Ave.
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Last night our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met and approved two rear yard extensions in the Park Slope Historic District and forwarded the discussion of a third to the full board for its approval on April 12th. A recording of the meeting…
Hopefully, your spring is off to a good start. To all those who celebrate Ramadan, may you have a peaceful and blessed month.
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, and hopefully, regardless of whether or not you celebrate, you do not need any snakes to be banished.
Tomorrow, March 16th, we have a BQE-focused CB6 Transportation/ Public Safety Committee meeting. It’s a Zoom meeting, and it’ll start at 6:30 PM.
I hope you're doing well as we head into the weekend. But, first, I’ll offer a quick look at the week that was.
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First, last night we hosted a town hall with Representative Goldman focused on the U.S Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) storm resiliency plans and what it would mean for Red Hook and Gowanus. There were over 250 people in attendance with a…
We're hosting a Zoom Town Hall on Monday, March 6th, at 7 PM, with Congressmember Dan Goldman. The focus is the Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Storm Plan, often called "USACE NYNJ HATS," and what it means for Red Hook and Gowanus.
First, DOT is hosting an in-person BQE workshop at the Brooklyn Friends School in Brooklyn Heights tonight at 6 PM. If you can’t make it tonight, DOT will also present to our CB6 Transportation & Public Safety Committee on March 16th.
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First, our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meets tonight on Zoom at 6:30 PM. The agenda has 4 items.
First, a reminder that at 6:00 PM tonight, at the Red Hook Library, there’s a meeting to discuss its upcoming closure due to renovations.
Hoping the rain hasn’t dampened any enthusiasm for the three-day weekend we’re about to start. It’s a three-day weekend because Monday, February 20th, is Presidents Day.
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Before starting your weekend, it can be a good idea to reflect on the week that was, especially if earlier in the week held our full board meeting. That being the case, I’ll summarize and suggest some stuff.
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The week we saw snow, shadows, and a frigid start to February. Read this email, and you’ll see upcoming matters concerning civics, employment, and meetings from across the community.
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First, this morning I, along with CB6 Chair Eric McClure, and Transportation chair Doug Gordon participated in a walk-through on 9th Street in the wake of the crash that killed Carroll Gardens resident Sarah Schick on January 10th. We…
Of the immediate, 16 CB6 restaurants are participating in NYC restaurant week. Go to bit.ly/cb6restaurantweek to see the participants from all corners of the community.
If the first day of a month falls on a Sunday, that month's 13th day will be a Friday, and with it comes the risk associated with superstitions and a lame film franchise. Alas, today is Friday the 13th.
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First, in CB6’s immediate orbit, our Permits & Licences committee meets this Monday at 250 Baltic Street beginning at 6:30 PM. The agenda consists of 5 applications to the state liquor authority(SLA) for new on-premises liquor licenses.
Hopefully, this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. A weekend will have a lot happening, including, but not limited to, Art Gowanus’s Open Studios.
Today, "Thursday the 13th" is not associated with any horror film franchises. However, at least in this newsletter, it's associated with being the day after Brooklyn Community Board 6's first hybrid meeting, which occurred last night.
There are two items I'd like to highlight before you get started on your weekend if you haven't already done so.
First, to those celebrating Yom Kippur, may you have a meaningful & easy fast, G'mar Chatima Tovah. Even if you're not celebrating, note that alternate side parking will be suspended, and public schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday,…
I hope this email finds you well as we close out September and wait for October with umbrellas in hand.
Last night, as advertised, we had our first in-person meeting since the Zoom ignorant days of February 2020.
Regular readers know I rarely miss opportunities to remind folks about upcoming meetings repetitively. Admittedly, such reminders are not as popular as vaccination information, but it’s close.
First, for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, L'shanah Tovah! Happy 5783, and may you have a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.
One week from now we’ll be starting our first in-person full board meeting since February 2020. It’ll be held at P.S 32 and begin at 6:30 pm.
I’d guess the voter registration rate among those who subscribe to community board newsletters is higher than the general population. However, today is national voter registration day, so I must remind folks to register.
Ten days from now, at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 28, at P.S. 32, we’ll have our September board meeting.
First, Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency regarding the spread of polio. The declaration aims to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible.
While it's not officially fall, indicators, such as pumpkin spice and autumnal imagery, are already here. However, more than any fall "vibes", especially for families with children, it’s definitely not summer.
There’s a good chance you’re focused on the unofficial end of summer known as labor day weekend. While summer doesn’t officially end until September 22nd, Monday, September 5th, Labor Day, is an officially recognized federal holiday.
With yesterday’s primary election complete, the second of three 2022 elections are complete if not fully determined. The third election is the general election, and voting for that won’t start until October 29th.
Only one day is left to vote for representatives in D.C and Albany. That one day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug 23, from 6 am until 9 pm.
We’ve got two weeks left before Labor Day but only three days left to vote for who represents us in D.C and Albany. Early voting sites will be open tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 20, and Sun, Aug 21, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Turnout for determining who represents us in the state and country's capital remains low. The fact that it's the summer's second primary makes this unsurprising.
We’ve had two days of early voting for the State Senate and U.S House. In those two days, just over 17 thousand people voted across the city.
I planned to just focus on reminding you that early voting for the State Senate and U.S House of Representatives begins tomorrow, Saturday, August 13th. However, when the Health Department detected Polio in our city’s wastewater, it fell…
I hope this email finds you enjoying a reprieve from dangerous heat. To allow further enjoyment of the day, I'll draw your attention to only 1 item.
While temperatures are uncomfortably similar to deGrom pitch speeds, the heat advisory is expected to end today. However, civic engagement to enhance democracy remains hot, as exemplified by two council members representing parts of CB6…
Summer, especially August, has a reputation for being lazy. Our community may be an exception to that rule, considering how much is happening.
Hoping all is well in advance of the heat advisory that’ll be in effect tomorrow and Friday. If you need some assistance getting cool and staying that way, go to bit.ly/beattheheatnyc.
First, New York State & New York City have declared monkeypox a public health emergency. NYC has about a quarter of the country's monkeypox cases.
The hope is that you're doing well and that the humidity isn't dampening your spirits as we head into the final weekend of July. I won't hold you long from starting the weekend, but I have some recaps and reminders.
I hope you’re handling heat and humidity well, and congrats to those celebrating a subway series sweep.
I hope you're enjoying this reprieve from the heat. Unfortunately for the Yankees, there will be no such reprieve when Max Scherzer starts tonight in the Subway Series.
I hope this email finds you enjoying a coldish front with the heat advisory lifted. Unfortunately, the city is also experiencing its 6th COVID wave and has more than a quarter of the nation's monkeypox cases.
As I write this, a heat advisory is still in effect while a tornado and thunderstorms are on the table. There have been some power outages in our community due to the weather.
The heat advisory will remain in effect until at least Sunday night. City pools and beaches are open, and many libraries, senior centers, and community-based organizations will continue to serve as cooling centers.
The heat advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, July 24th. Places like libraries, senior centers, and even organizations like the Van Alen Institute will serve as cooling centers.
The heat advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, July 24th. Places like libraries, senior centers, and even organizations like the Van Alen Institute will serve as cooling centers.
With temperatures approaching 100 degrees, a heat advisory is in effect today, tomorrow, and likely Thursday. Cooling centers are open, and if you’d like more information on such services, go to nyc.gov/beattheheat.
Hopefully, all’s well on this hideously humid Monday. While humidity and heat aren’t fun, it's preferable to the possibility of hail and tornadoes.
First, on the unfortunately familiar note that Covid-19 rates have been rising. So, keep testing, and now that everyone six months old is eligible for a vaccine, make an appointment to get your child vaccinated and yourself boosted by…
Despite the sunny day, Covid-19 rates and hospitalizations due to the BA5 variant are a dark cloud rising. However, those rates are lower than the Omicron peak, thanks to vaccination.
The weekend and week ahead have many things going on. Such as free movies, waterfront performances, open streets, shredding, tree care, and music in a park.
I hope this email finds you well as we start July and head into a holiday weekend after an active week. A week that included voting, remembering Buddy, a Gowanus Town Hall, and depressing news from D.C.
In these final hours, I’ll remind you that tonight, from 6 until 8 pm, the Gowanus CAG will be holding an in-person town hall at PS 32 on the clean-up of the canal with EPA.
Today is the Primary Election for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions. Polls are open until 9 p.m.
That "busy" label is owing to multiple events directly under the umbrella of CB6. That included yesterday's Last-Mile Warehouse forum and updates on Gowanus from DCP& DEP at the joint CB6 LMLU/PREP committee meeting.
Hoping this email finds you well this twenty-third day of June. I’ll quickly remind you that we have two important events in the CB6 orbit later today.
Hoping this email finds you well during summer's second day. I have follow-ups and reminders for the near future.
I hope this email finds you well on this 21st day of June. The North Pole is at its maximum tilt towards the sun, which means it's the Summer Solstice; sunset is at 8:32 PM and earlier every day until December 21st.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. It’ll be a very busy weekend and workweek.
I hope this email finds you well on this gray Thursday. I have two items to highlight today; one recap and one reminder.
I hope this email finds you well on this fifteenth day of June. I have four items to highlight ; two reminders and two announcements.
I hope this email finds you well on this pleasant fourteenth day of June. I have two reminders and an announcement to highlight.
First, today is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions. Early voting will begin on Saturday, June 18th, and the final day…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend after a week highlighted by Wednesday’s Full Board meeting.
I've been under the weather and will use my absence and experience as an opportunity to remind you to get vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. Schedule your appointment by going to vax4nyc.nyc.gov.
I hope this email finds you well as summer unofficially begins with Memorial Day weekend. I have a couple of items to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-sixth day of May. I have two reminders and a suggestion.
First, a reminder of two upcoming meetings. One is the Cobble Hill Association's annual meeting tonight over Zoom at 6:00 PM.
I hope this email finds you well on this 24th Day of May, also the 139th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge. I have three items and a suggestion to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek on World Turtle Day. I have three items and a suggestion to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what’s expected to be a warm weekend. I have four items to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well on this formerly rainy Thursday, the 19th day of May. I have two items to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well on this beautiful 18th day of May. I have two familiar items to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny 17th day of May. I have two items to highlight before hoping you enjoy the remains of the day.
I hope this email finds you well on this humid sixteenth day of May. In addition to being humid, today may also see thunderstorms.
First, DEP is aware of the water discoloration in parts of our community district. They have crews working to resolve this asap.
Due to calendar conflicts, our 2nd Vice-Chair, Jerry Armer, chaired the meeting. Running a full board meeting was a familiar role for Jerry as he’s previously been board chair for multiple terms and may hold a record for most meetings…
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11th, at 6:30 pm, we have our May meeting. The agenda focuses on four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Cobble Hill Historic District.
First, in about 48 hours from now, our Full Board meets over Zoom. If you’d like to mark it on your calendar, that’s Wednesday, May 11th at 6:30 PM, and if you want to register for the meeting, and review the agenda, go to:…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into Mother's Day weekend on this rainy Friday. I’ll be very brief.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying Cinco De Mayo! Also, my apologies to those Star Wars fans that didn’t appreciate my lack of love for the endless supply of movies, shows, and paraphernalia from a galaxy far, far away.
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy 4th day of May. Despite the date, I’m not going to feign interest in Star Wars or “the force.” After all, our charter mandate is advisory.
I hope this email finds you well on this third day of May. Today, considering the gravity of last night’s now confirmed news leak, most of the focus is on the federal.
I hope this email finds you well on this 150th Arbor Day. I have two things to highlight, followed by a suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-eighth day of April. I have three items to highlight, followed by my usual suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well on this 26th Day of April. I have three items to highlight, followed by a standard suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well on this sort of sunny 25th Day of April. I have three items to highlight, followed by a standard suggestion.
Happy Earth Day! I hope this email finds you well on this 52nd Earth Day as we head into the weekend.
I hope this email finds you well on this gray and gusting twenty-first day of April. To those who asked, “highlighting” issues was an unintended pun in yesterday’s newsletter.
I hope this email finds you well on this twentieth day of April. A date that (420) has many, including the Mayor and Governor, celebrating marijuana becoming legal in New York.
I hope this email finds you well on this nineteenth day of April. I have two brief items and a suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. I’ll briefly highlight three items and offer a familiar suggestion.
We offer well wishes to everyone honoring Good Friday, a happy Ramadan to all those continuing to celebrate, and to all those beginning Passover, we say Chag Sameach. Also, to all the students, teachers, administrators, and staff, we hope…
I hope this email finds you well on this warm and rainy Thursday. For all those who are celebrating, Happy Holy Thursday.
As I’m sure you know, just over in Sunset Park, at the 36th Street Subway Station, at least 16 people were injured, ten by gunfire both inside a subway car and on the platform. I’ve been in touch with NYPD and FDNY all day, and they’ve…
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. I’d like to highlight three items and make one suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. I'll quickly highlight two items, followed by a suggestion on how to find more information.
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy 7th day of April. I have two items to highlight today.
I hope this email finds you well on this 6th day, and the first Wednesday, of April. I mention the sequential order of Wednesday because our full board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy first Tuesday and 5th day of April. I’d like to draw your attention to a popular theme of the New York Government right now.
I’d like to draw your attention to a civic opportunity you can partake in either in-person or remotely. I’m referring to Participatory Budgeting (PB) ballots are now available, and you can vote online or in-person until April 10th.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off April. May the month be filled with reflection, joy, and community for all those celebrating Ramadan.
I hope this email finds you well with rain expected in these final hours of March. I have two meetings and two reports to highlight and recommend.
I hope this email finds you well during these final 30 hours of March. I have three items to highlight.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and cold twenty-ninth day and the final Tuesday of March. I have a recap and a familiar suggestion.
I hope this email finds you well on this cold and final March Monday. I want to focus on two items today before my scheduled suggestion that you read further down the newsletter.
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-fifth day of March as we head into the first full weekend of spring with a possible polar vortex headed our way. I have three items to highlight today; one recap and two reminders.
hope this email finds you well on this twenty-fourth gray day of March. I’m going to focus on two related reminders.
I hope this email finds you well with rain expected on this twenty-third day of March. I have three items to highlight.
As noted yesterday, we have a CB6 Landmarks/Land use meeting this Thursday and Permits & Licenses meeting next Monday. For those interested in the CB6 process, the items voted on at those two meetings, unless they are tabled, will then…
I hope this email finds you well as spring starts after a weekend of storms and the triumphant return of a great Saint Patrick’s Day parade.
I hope this email finds you well as we close out the work week and winter. I have two items I’d like to highlight before some suggestions.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all those celebrating, and if you’re not, I’d still hope this email finds you well. Today was a marker in the city’s long road to a new normal as it was the first New York City Saint Patrick’s parade since…
I hope this email finds you well on this warm Wednesday. I’ll be very brief with the sun shining, but I still have a couple of things to which I’d like to draw your attention.
I hope this email finds you well, or at least better than Caesar was two thousand and eight years ago today.
You may not be interested in the mathematical concept, but many folks use the day as an excuse to eat the baked variety. In our community district, we have some phenomenal pie places.
I hope this email finds you well during this eleventh day of March. We're finishing up a week that included our March board meeting and into a weekend in which we are expected to see a storm and start daylight savings time.
I hope this email finds you well in the wake of March’s full board meeting. It was a busy meeting, and I’ll summarize in the upcoming paragraphs and follow that with a suggestion to scroll further down this email.
I hope this email finds you well on this flurry-filled ninth day of March, also its second Wednesday. For the less familiar, or those who have prioritized things besides civic calendars and customs, the second Wednesday of the month is…
Happy International Women’s day. I hope this email finds you well on this considerably colder than yesterday, March meeting eve.
I hope this email finds you well as you begin a week with warmth and Wednesday's board meeting about forty-eight hours from now. I have three items I’ll go through as quickly as I can.
As always, I'd like to highlight and remind you of a few things as quickly as I'm capable and follow that with listings of happenings across our ever-active district.
I hope this email finds you well on this 3rd day of March. Apologies for mistakenly referring to yesterday, March 2nd, as the 3rd in yesterday’s newsletter.
I hope this email finds you well on this 3rd day of March. All the best on this Ash Wednesday for those who celebrate and observe the Lenten season.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the third month of the year, and for those who celebrate such things, Happy Mardi Gras! I have four items to which I’d like to draw your attention.
I hope this email finds you well as we finish February. There are three quick items I’d like to highlight.
On days like this, looking at the gravity of the news, mostly bad bad but still some good, it’s hard, at least for me, to focus exclusively on the local level. However, with a large Ukrainian population here in NYC, people have asked and…
I hope this email finds you well on this Thursday that has, in stark contrast with yesterday, a Winter Weather Advisory in effect due to the possibility of between one to three inches of snow. Thus, Alternate Side Parking Regulations will…
I hope this email finds you well on this way too warm Wednesday. I want to draw your attention to a few items of interest briefly.
I hope this email finds you well on this palindromic Tuesday that feels like a Monday. I’d like to highlight a few civic items for the week ahead.
I hope this email finds you well on this unseasonably warm 17th day of February. I have a few quick items today.
I hope this email finds you well on this 16th day of February. I only have a few quick items today.
I hope this email finds you well on this cold 15th day of February that featured a sunset after 5:30.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying Valentine’s Day, after a weekend that saw non-stick snow and the Super Bowl pandering to people my age.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin a weekend that is expected to bring spring-like warmth, snow, and the Super Bowl. It’s a weekend that follows a week that saw our February Full Board meeting, last night's DEP meeting, and more.
I hope this email finds you well in the wake of February’s full board meeting. Following the month’s example, the meeting was comparatively short.
I hope you are well on National Pizza Day, and since it’s the second Wednesday of the month, our full board meeting day. I’m sending this on the earlier side, so I’ll mention that the sun will set at 5:23 pm and shift to civics.
I hope this email finds you well on this partly cloudy board meeting eve. The sunset was twenty-two minutes after five today, and now I’ll shift to some civics.
I hope this email finds you well on a Monday that fits the descriptions of Simon & Garfunkel's "Hazy Shade of Winter." While the song refers to going from fall to winter, we're, of course, inching towards spring, and the sun didn't set…
I hope this email finds you well on this fourth day of February. We’re heading into a weekend that may turn icy as temperatures drop with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect.
I hope this email finds you well on this third day of February. I’d like to quickly highlight a couple of items before you scroll down or choose to do something else entirely.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is hardly a holiday, nor is a groundhog a binding authority.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin February, the Year of the Tiger, and Black History Month. I have a few brief items to which I’d like to draw your attention.
I hope this email finds you well and dug out from any snow that fell last weekend. If not, much of the snow is likely to melt away, or be slush, when it warms up later this week.
I hope this email finds you well and warm as we brace for some snow. The estimates run a range, but the most likely amount is somewhere between 8 and 12 inches.
The National Weather Service announced a Winter Storm Watch for NYC starting at 7 PM tomorrow, Friday, January 28th, until 7 pm on Saturday, January 29th. The snow accumulation is expected to be anywhere from 6 to 12 inches, with winds as…
In the coming days, we’re expecting a storm that could leave us with anywhere from 2 to 20 inches of snow. If any announcements are made regarding schools, sanitation, alternate side parking, or anything else, I’ll share it, but for…
I hope this email finds you well on this previously sunny Tuesday with some snow on the horizon. I’ll be quick with a recap and some reminders.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the week with some snow and sun. I’ll be brief with a few reminders.
I hope this email finds you well on this frigid Friday. We’ve got a fair amount happening over the coming week, both directly in and near the CB6 orbit, so I’ll do my best to summarize.
I hope this email finds you well on this once wet Thursday, the 20th day of January. Id like to briefly mention three items.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Wednesday, the 19th day of January. I'll be brief with some reminders, such as Alternate Side Parking being suspended tomorrow, Thursday, January 20th.
I hope this email finds you well on this Tuesday, the 18th day of January. Before suggesting you scroll down, I’d like to draw your attention to items that run the gamut of government.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a holiday weekend culminating in honoring the great Martin Luther King Jr’s life this coming Monday, January 17th.
The voting agenda consisted of a letter to elected officials regarding the effects resulting from the proliferation of last-mile distribution warehouses and 3 BSA items from one applicant. Those items were all overwhelmingly approved.
I hope this email finds you well on this, warmer than yesterday, the second Wednesday of the month. The second Wednesday of the month is, of course, our designated full board meeting day.
There are some signs that the “Omicron Wave” of Covid-19 has crested. However, just because the infection stats aren’t breaking records doesn’t mean it’s over or that it’s not straining our healthcare systems.
I hope this email finds you well on this chilly Monday as we start the workweek. A workweek that will see extreme windchill and our first full board meeting of 2022.
I hope this email finds you well on this snowy and sunny Friday. I’ll be brief with one CB6 specific item as not to hold anyone up from salting, shoveling, sledding, or whatever else.
As we brace for some snow on this most troubling one-year anniversary, I hope this email finds you well.“ Some snow” could mean up to 5 inches of snow. Due to that forecast, we’ll be under a winter weather advisory starting at midnight.
I hope this email finds you well on this icy first Wednesday of 2022. Sticking with the weather, there’s a possibility of somewhere around two to four inches of snow falling tomorrow evening and into Friday morning.
While it didn’t snow yesterday, there is a chance of snow Thursday night. If snow does fall and things like schools, alternate side parking, or sanitation are impacted, I’ll let you know ASAP.
I hope this finds you well and ready for 2022; hopefully, it’ll surpass its two immediate predecessors. Undoubtedly a very low bar.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Alternate Side Parking Suspended.
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To all those celebrating Christmas Eve & Christmas, we at Brooklyn Community Board 6 wish you a very Merry Christmas!
I hope this email finds you well and to all the rest of us celebrating a Happy Festivus. Today, for maybe the last time in 2021, I’ll focus on the two most popular newsletter topics: the Gowanus Rezoning and Covid-19.
Obviously, Omicron, and staying safe from it, is our collective focus as 2021 enters its final week. In addition, the citywide Covid-19 positivity rate increased from 10.2% to 10.7%.
First, thank you to everyone who attended last night's Economic, Waterfront, Community Development, and Housing(EWCDH) Committee meeting. I'd especially like to thank Senator Jabari Brisport, Assemblymember Mitaynes, and Dan Wiley, who…
I hope this email finds you well during the final hours of fall. I’ll be brief with two items before suggesting you read past my email signature.
Covid-19 cases are multiplying, testing lines are long, omicron is spreading, events are postponed, places are closed, and it’s almost cliche to say it’s reminiscent of 2020. However, there are some real differences between now and then.
I hope this email finds you well as it’s beginning to look a lot like, uh, not Christmas but 2020. As we’re seeing long lines for covid testing and infections rising, I say that.
Earlier today Mayor de Blasio, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) unveiled a plan for the future of freight shipping. The “ Delivering Green ” proposal aims to move more goods via…
I hope this email finds you well with the 2021 fall finale, aka the winter solstice, less than a week away and four weeks from our January 2022 board meeting.
The new statewide indoor mask mandate has gone into effect. It means that unless an establishment checks for proof of vaccination, they must require that patrons be masked.
A weekend that has a lot going on but if it’s in public and indoors unless it’s held in a place that requires vaccination, you’ll have to wear a mask. Governor Hochul announced this earlier today and it is being put into action because…
I hope this email finds you well following our final full board meeting of 2021. It was an efficient meeting with Eric McClure temporarily taking the reins as chair as Peter Fleming is under the weather.
The second Wednesday of the month is of course our designated full board meeting day. So I’ll be brief and remind you that the meeting starts tonight at 6:30 PM and will be held over zoom.
I hope this email finds you well on this 7th day of December and about 24 hours from our December Board Meeting. Before briefly looking ahead, I’d like to thank everyone for their well wishes regarding my breakthrough covid infection.
I know some folks have reached out asking me why they hadn't received any emails from me lately, and the reason is that, while fully vaccinated, I had a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. For that reason, I took a break from the newsletter.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend—a weekend following a week that included our penultimate full board meeting of 2021.
I’ll be brief in advance of our November Full board meeting, which begins tonight at 6:30 PM over Zoom. We’ve got a fuller agenda than last month, with votes scheduled on items from our Budget, Landmarks, Permits & Licences, and…
With the help of the flashlight function on your phone, I hope you can read in the darkness that comes earlier every day until late December. I’ll be brief with a few reminders.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek. A workweek following a weekend that saw daylight disappear and the reappearance of the New York City Marathon.
I hope this email finds you well as we close out a week that saw us elect a new city government and head into a weekend that will see daylight savings time end and thousands run across all 5 boroughs!
I hope this email finds you well on this 4th day of November. I’ll start by saying that Brooklyn Community Board 6 wishes all those celebrating a happy Diwali!
I’d like to start by looking back to yesterday and congratulating everyone who won elections as they’ll have the great privilege of leading our city into the future. On the city and borough-wide level, congratulations to Eric Adams on…
From the looks of it, Halloween, with the vaccination rate rising, seemed one of our more “normal” recent celebrations; “Candy chutes” and memes notwithstanding.
A weekend that begins on the 9th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy marked by the Barnacle Parade which began at 4 PM in Red Hook’s Coffey Park. The weekend also includes Halloween and many celebrations.
I hope this email finds you well on this 28th day of October. It also happens to be the 135th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland.
A point of interest, especially for those interested in transportation, today is the 117th anniversary of our city's Subway system. As a lifelong F train rider, I hope, with ridership rising, it's around for another 117 years.
I hope this email finds you well as we continue to deal with the storm’s impact that began last night and as we brace for more rain.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek with a citywide flash flood watch in effect from 8 pm until tomorrow at 5 pm. As we saw this summer, such notices should not be taken lightly.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend; A weekend that’ll see the kick-off of early voting and the availability of Moderna / Johnson & Johnson booster shots for many at City Run vaccination sites.
I’ll be brief and remind you that tonight our Transportation & Public Safety Committee meets at 6:30’PM. The focus of the meeting will be DOT’s plans for Columbia Street, so if that interests you, register here.
I hope this email finds you well during an annoyingly warm Wednesday. On this Wednesday, you may have heard that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all city workers.
Just a quick reminder that we’ve got a few upcoming meetings. Tomorrow our Parks & Environmental Protection Committee, we’ll hear from the Red Hook Resiliency Project.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that saw the return of Open Studios and a Battle of Brooklyn reference on Saturday Night Live.
While the warm weather may not be welcome, the return of Arts Gowanus open studios most definitely is. That means hundreds of artists, including CB6 renaissance man David Briggs, will be displaying their work across our community.
If you missed it or want to relive the magic, you can watch it on Youtube. The voting portion consisted of one review item, which was a unanimously approved landmarks item.
Today, at 6:30 pm, we have our October board meeting over zoom. To register for the meeting, click here, and if you have any questions, please email me.
First, as I write this, the City Council’s Gowanus Rezoning hearing is ongoing, and you can watch it here. Then, when the recording is up, I’ll share that as well.
I hope this email finds you enjoying the weekend so far. I’m sending this to draw attention to a few updates specific to tomorrow, Monday, October 11th(Indigenous Peoples Day/Italian Heritage Day).
Our community has a lot going on this weekend, and the week ahead, so as usual, I’ll be brief and focus on two very important CB6 items and recommend reading further down this email.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny seventh day of October. I’ll be very brief with two quick items.
I hope this email finds you well on yet another gray day. I’ll be very brief with a few quick reminders before suggesting you scroll on below.
I hope this email finds you well on this gray Tuesday. I'll be brief but would like to focus you on three items.
I hope this email finds you well as we start the workweek with scattered showers and a social media collapse.
I hope this email finds you well as we await October. Let me draw your attention to three brief items before my regularly scheduled suggestion to scroll further down the email.
I hope this email finds you well in the final, roughly 30 hours of September. Here are a few brief items before my usual suggestion to scroll down.
Concerns about the impact of storms are a topic at multiple meetings listed below. First of those would be the Gowanus CAG, which meets tonight over zoom beginning at 6:30 PM.
As we move further into fall, vaccination rates are rising, and thus more people can safely partake in items listed below my signature. So I’d suggest scrolling down this email.But before scrolling down, please note a couple of things.
Last night our Landmarks /Land Use Committee met. The agenda consisted of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 231 Baltic Street, which the committee approved.
I’ll be brief but let you know that the Gowanus Rezoning ULURP continues to move along as the City Planning Commission voted to approve it, and it now moves to the City Council.Coincidentally our CB6 Landmarks/Land Use Committee, from…
While it may not feel like fall now, even with global warming, it eventually will, leading to more happenings held indoors and, thus, a need to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If you haven't yet been vaccinated, you can click here and…
I hope this email finds you well in the final 24 hours of summer. Again, for those observing Succoth, may it be joyous.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek and the final few days of summer. For those observing, we wish you a joyous Succoth.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend with 80% of NYC adults at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19. Such stats make it possible that this pandemic, which feels likes like an unending bad dream, could…
Shifting from present to past tense, I hope all who observed Yom Kippur had an easy and meaningful fast.
I’ll be brief and wish all those observing Yom Kippur, g'mar tov, and may your fast be easy and meaningful. With that, I’ll stop and remind you to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and check out the items below my signature.
I won’t ask you to use a lot of time to read my musings. However, if you haven’t already, I will remind folks to get vaccinated against COVID-19 asap and check out the items below my signature.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend of a solemn anniversary. I know that wasn’t the only thing happening as there were lots of great block parties and other happenings.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first weekend of September, which is, for public school students, the final weekend of summer vacation.
I think it’s safe to say the two most popular, or most mentioned, topics of this newsletter is Covid-19 and everything related to it (especially vaccines) and the Gowanus Rezoning and everything related to it. With that in mind, I’ll start…
I hope this email finds you well on this Wednesday that feels like a Tuesday, and during which you may see some rain.
I hope this email finds you well after the holiday weekend as fall, unofficially, begins. For all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, may you have a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.
I hope this email finds you enjoying Labor Day weekend. I have three brief points worth your attention.
I hope this email finds you well as we continue to recuperate from Ida’s impact and head into the unofficial, final summer weekend. Also, for all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, may you have a happy new year.
Last night our city set a new record for rainfall, and 12 of our fellow New Yorkers died due to Ida’s impact. Not that I don’t mean it every day, but I’d like to emphasize that I hope this email finds you well on a day like this.
Last night, as mentioned and promoted, our Transportation and Public Safety Committee met. The focus of the meeting was an update from the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) on both short- and long-term changes to the BQE…
I won’t ask you to use those waning hours to read my musings. However, if you haven’t already, I'll remind you to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and check out the items below my signature.
In those remaining hours, it's nearly impossible to avoid the humidity but, as it goes from 2 to 3 lanes, you should probably avoid the BQE. As usual, I’ll try to be brief and stick to things you shouldn’t avoid.
However, unlike last weekend, the rain is not expected to break any records and, hopefully, it doesn’t negatively impact any of the happenings in our always active community. Those happenings include Shakespeare, battles, bikes, farmers…
I hope this email finds you well on this 26th day of August that is Women's Equality Day. Of somewhat less significance, but very popular on social media, it’s also National Dog Day.
I hope this email finds you well and cool while a heat advisory is in effect until tomorrow evening; if you need a place to cool off but aren’t sure where to do so, click here to find a cooling center as well as information from the Office…
The 24th day of August is historic as it is the first day that New York State has had a female Governor. So with that, congratulations to our 57th Governor, Kathy Hochul.
I hope this email finds you well following a weekend of shattered rain records and almost 10 inches of rain falling here in Brooklyn.
As you may already know, Tropical Storm Henri was “upgraded” to Hurricane Henri and was most recently “downgraded” back to being a tropical storm. Regardless of classification, there’s more than a “touch of grey” as this weather is a…
As the graphic above indicates, there is a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for NYC until further notice. Today may represent the calm before the storm, but tomorrow, Sunday, August 22, is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and…
There’s been a fair amount of media attention(as far as community boards go) concerning what meetings will look like in the fall. Unfortunately, with the expiration of emergency declarations the law lacks any room for adjustments, and so…
The City announced that 75% of its adults have now received at least one Covid-19 vaccination shot. However, in a city of more than 8 million, that’s still many people unvaccinated.
I hope this email finds you well on this 18th day of August, with a possible tornado spinning our way.
The Mayor's executive order means that to dine indoors, go to a gym, movie theater, or museum, you’ll have to get at least one shot. Today, it’s a “soft” mandate as enforcement will begin on September 13th.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. I’ll begin with one of the two most popular newsletter topics, COVID-19 vaccinations.
I hope this email finds you well on this very hot Friday, the 13th. Hopefully, Saturday the 14th and other upcoming days will be less hot than it currently is and has been.
Again, disregarding any risk of irritating you with repetition, I'll remind everyone, especially those who want to participate in lots of stuff, to get vaccinated against Covid-19 ASAP. Today, the infection rate stands at 3.76%.
I hope this email finds you well on this 11th day of August in the midst of what is likely to be a stretch of dangerously hot days.
I’ll be brief but begin by congratulating Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as she will become the first woman governor of New York State. I'd have preferred this to have happened far earlier in our state's history and through an election.
I’ll start by urging everyone to get vaccinated against Covid-19 ASAP. As noted yesterday, today is the last day for public school students between the ages of 12 and 17 to be fully vaccinated in time for the first day of school.
I make it a habit not to send out newsletter updates on weekends. However, with school starting soon and the Delta variant spreading, vaccination against Covid-19 is as important as ever.
Disregarding any risk of irritating you with repetition, I again remind everyone, especially those who want to participate in lots of stuff, to get vaccinated against Covid-19 ASAP. Thankfully, the vaccination rate is ticking up, which…
Again, if you haven’t already done so, I remind everyone to get vaccinated against Covid-19 ASAP. The positivity rate is back over 3%, and I don’t think anyone wants it to get higher or go back into any type of quarantine.
As mentioned previously, and in outlets with a greater reach than this newsletter, soon you’re going to need to get vaccinated against Covid-19 to do a whole host of things in NYC. To dine indoors, go to the gym, attend a concert, you'll…
On the 16th day of August, New York City will become, as some argue it should have already been, the first U.S. city to require proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine for various activities.
I hope this email finds you well as August begins, a month that Sylvia Plath referred to as the “odd uneven time.” I’d argue that the past 18 months have all fit this bill of odd unevenness, but I digress to bring you some reminders,…
As it becomes more obvious how important and necessary it is to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and more activities require it, it's also important to verify vaccination status. One way to do that is to hold onto your vaccination card;…
If you read The New York Times today, you may have noticed, A1 above the fold, a story titled “ Delta Variant and Rise in Cases Has New Yorkers ‘Scared All Over Again.” I mention this for two reasons. First, it’s a good excuse to remind…
Looking back before moving forward, after 509 days, a small contingent of our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met in person and recommended approval of the two applications on the agenda.
I hope this email finds you well among the heat and haze. As previewed,in prior newsletters, our community has gotten itself a busy Tuesday night!
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek. It’s a hot and busy week, but to make it a safer week, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads, get vaccinated asap.
It was weeks and days of anticipation leading up to it, but last night we had our joint CB6 & CB7 last mile warehouse meeting. Again, there was excellent attendance from the leadership of both boards, elected officials, government…
I’ll be very brief and remind everyone, if they haven’t already, please get vaccinated against COVID-19 asap. 70% of the city’s adults have received at least one shot of the vaccine, which is hardly poison, but still leaves millions…
I hope this email finds you well despite the rain and, paraphrasing Simon & Garfunkel, the Hazy Shade of Summer.
I'll start with 2 unfun but necessary items. First, there is an Air Quality Advisory in effect, so please be mindful and take necessary precautions.
I’ve said it before, but I really cannot wait until I no longer feel compelled to mention COVID-19. But, unfortunately, it's necessary to say that, with infection totals increasing among unvaccinated, if you haven't already, please change…
I’m just emailing to give everyone a quick reminder that tomorrow, Monday, July 19th, through Wednesday, July 21st, Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations will be suspended for Idul-Adha (Eid Al-Adha). Parking meters will remain in effect.
I hope this email finds you well, and cool, as we head into the weekend with a heat advisory in effect.
A heat advisory is in effect, cooling centers are open, and NYC pools are open until 8 PM. While not a direct offset, I hear you can stay informed and inside with A/C getting an update from Congresswoman Velasquez via zoom at 5:30 PM.
To all those who are celebrating, especially with so many French ex-pats in our community, Happy Bastille Day!
Again I’ll harp on the rise of Covid cases and that it’s so important to be vaccinated against the virus that has impacted everyone’s life. The way to stop this from continuing is to, if you haven’t done so already, get vaccinated ASAP.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny, at least when I started typing, Monday. Despite this, a flash flood warning is in effect until 10 AM tomorrow.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. After a night that highlighted infrastructure needs throughout our city, I hope everyone is safe.
I hope this email finds you well on this 8th day of July as tropical storm Elsa approaches the surrounding areas, and we await thunderstorms. The brunt of it is expected to be outside the city, but Con-Ed and OEM are taking preventive…
First, congratulations to our Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Councilmember Brad Lander on their primary victories and, so near certainty, of becoming our City’s next Mayor and Comptroller, respectively.
I hope this email finds you well on this very hot Tuesday. I know many folks are waiting to see if our next mayor and comptroller will be our CB6 neighbors.
I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend. There are a few service changes I wanted to remind you of.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the holiday weekend. I’ll be brief as I’m sure most people, literally or figuratively, want to get going.
I hope this email finds you well and cool; welcome to July and Fiscal Year 2022. The heat advisory remains in effect, and cooling centers are open.
I hope this email finds you well and cool. The heat advisory remains in effect, and cooling centers are open.
I hope this email finds you well and cool. A heat advisory remains in effect, and cooling centers are open.
I hope this email finds you well and cool. There is a heat advisory in effect, and cooling centers are open.
The busy week included an election, a full board meeting that featured a vote to approve the Gowanus Rezoning conditionally and last night's Land Use meeting. At last night's meeting e conditionally approved the Salt Lot ULURP; and,…
Last night was our June full general board meeting. We approved everything on the agenda and heard from elected officials, their representatives, as well as members of our community.
Today, as I’m sure you've already gotten a clue, there is a primary election. If you are registered in a political party today, you can vote to choose that party’s nominee at each city government level, and polls are open until 9 pm.
In the Great Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan says that she waits for the longest day of the year and then misses it. The same could be for this newsletter as yesterday, Sunday, June 20th, was the longest day.
I hope this message finds you well as we head into the weekend and celebrate the long-overdue recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday.
I’ll be brief as tonight is likely to be a long one for CB6. Why is that likely?
We are continuing to make vaccination progress as marked by a fireworks display last night. However, if you haven’t yet been vaccinated, please do so ASAP.
The busy work week I referred to yesterday carries on as we inch closer to a post-pandemic world. The state has ended most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on capacity, social distancing, and more.
Tonight, Monday, June 14th, we have an Economic Waterfont, Community Development, and Housing Committee meeting. The meeting’s agenda will consist of 2 items.
On Thursday, June 17th, over Zoom, beginning at 6:30 PM, is our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meeting which will feature a vote on the Gowanus Rezoning. For those interested, here is the current draft resolution that the committee is…
I hope this message finds you well as we head into the weekend and a week that’s chock full of civic and community activity.
First, get vaccinated against COVID-19 asap. For yourself, others, and a normal that may seem a lot better than it was.
I hope this message finds you well overly sunny 9th day of June. In this heat, considering the sun and hear, I’ll be especially brief.
As we strive to move past the Covid-19 pandemic, people are still dying from the virus, so we’re not past it yet. Reports indicate the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant is a threat to reopening around the world.
Covid-19 numbers keep sliding in the right direction as we’re down to numbers not seen since the earliest stages of the pandemic. However, those stats don’t mean the pandemic is over, and small numbers still represent real people and thus,…
Yesterday we held a public hearing on the Gowanus rezoning. It was 6 hours long, and over 150 people testified over Zoom and from Washington Park.
As most reading this know, our joint public hearing with CB2 concerning the Gowanus Rezoning is this afternoon. It is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM; it’s online and in-person.
I hope this message finds you well this Wednesday that, to me, and I assume others, feels like a Tuesday.
The Covid numbers of our community and city are as low as they’ve been since we've been tracking such numbers. We’re not done yet, and if you’re not vaccinated, please click here and find out how to change that.
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I hope this message finds you well as we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer.
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Covid cases numbers keep falling as the infection rate is down to 1.03% as more and more people get vaccinated. However, only half of NYC residents are vaccinated, so if you’re in that half, change it ASAP.
Covid cases keep dropping as more folks get vaccinated. If you haven’t joined the ranks of the vaccinated, click here and change that.
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Disregarding any annoyance that repeating this may cause, Covid numbers continue to look better, but we’re not done with the pandemic yet. Still, we are inching closer every time someone gets vaccinated.
First, this Thursday, May 27th, at our Landmark/Landmarks meeting, we'll have an informational presentation from the Department of City Planning. My understanding is that this presentation will be similar to the one they gave to the…
Covid numbers continue to look better but don’t forget millions of New Yorkers are yet to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If you’re not vaccinated, click here to change that ASAP.
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As of today, most venues can reopen at full capacity, as the universal indoor mask mandate has been lifted. Covid-19 stats are looking better than they have in months, but caution is still necessary.
Happy to continue to report that our city and community’s COVID-19 statistics are moving in the right direction. The most direct way you can help this remain the case is by getting vaccinated ASAP.
The Governor announced that New York would adopt CDC guidance to allow those fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to be maskless in most indoor spaces. The Subway is back to 24/7 service, and Covid statistics keep moving in the right…
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I’m sure most people reading this have already heard about the CDC guidance on the mask from a source with a wider reach than this newsletter. For those who haven't, it boils down to this - fully vaccinated people don't need to wear face…
I hope my email finds you well on this sunny Thursday. It was good to “see” and hear from folks at last night's board meeting.
I hope this email finds you well in advance of tonight’s full board meeting, which kicks off via Zoom at 6:30 PM. If you're a board member, you will have received a panelist invite.
For the first time in months, the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate is below 2 percent! All other indicators are heading in the right direction, so, at the risk of being excessively repetitive, I’ll again remind you to get vaccinated ASAP.
Continuing a great trend, our city and community’s Covid-19 statistics look better by the day. Positivity rates, death, and hospitalizations continue to drop while more people are getting vaccinated.
As noted, our COVID-19 stats are looking better and better across the city and in our community, but we’ve got to keep it up. One way to do that is to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ASAP.
I’ll begin on a high note as NYC’s COVID-19 statistics are trending in the right direction. The city has distributed nearly 7 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, and hospitalizations, new cases, and positive tests are all dropping.
I hope this email finds you well this Wednesday and to those celebrating Happy Cinco De Mayo! Also, my apologies to any Star Wars fans that didn’t appreciate my lack of love for the seemingly endless supply of movies and shows.
I hope this email finds you well this Tuesday, the 4th day of May. I can’t feign interest in Star Wars, so this isn’t the place for puns about “the force” being with us.
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced that beginning on May 19th, most capacity restrictions will be lifted for most brick and mortar businesses. Without his usual dissimulation of not controlling it, the Governor announced the subway…
We’ve got park tours, comedy, shanty’s, sun-seekers, a bazaar, green markets, bake sales, open streets, ferries to Governor’s Island, and more. For that reason, I’ll be brief and remind you of a few comparatively mundane items.
You may have heard that former and ostensibly future CB6 resident Mayor de Blasio announced that the city would “fully reopen” on July 1st. I’ve had a few inquires about this, and, aside from public statements, I have no further knowledge…
I hope this email finds you well as we move through these final days of April as mask guidance changes for the, hopefully permanent, better.
We have one CB6 committee meeting, and that is our Permits & Licenses Committee, which meets tonight, Monday, April 26th, at 6:30 PM over zoom. The agenda, the most crowded in some time, will consist of 4 applications for new on-premises…
However, it’s supposed to get warmer, and there are lots of things happening across our community, all with safety in mind, whether it’s in person or virtual—happenings like art & comedy, tree stewardship, sweeping, recycling, and…
I’ll begin with the news that the City’s Curbside Composting Program is coming back. Enrollment begins this summer; service will begin in the fall, and I’ll share more information as it’s received.
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22, there will be a lot going on related to Earth Day. Coincidentally our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meets at 6:30 pm.
I hope my emails find you well on this 20th day of April. A date that’s been considered, for years, something of a holiday by some folks, and that now includes CB6 resident Senator Schumer, who today, on the floor of the United States…
I’ll start with objectively good news, and that is the City’s COVID 19 infection rate falling under 5% for the first time in months, and anyone over 50 years old can now get a vaccine without an appointment at places like the Museum of…
I hope my emails find you well as we head into the weekend and, as a matter of self-interest, the side effects of a second COVID-19 vaccine shot fade.
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I hope this email finds you well in advance of tonight’s full board meeting, which kicks off via Zoom at 6:30 PM. If you're a board member, you will have received a panelist invite.
I hope this email finds you well on this, now sunny, Tuesday, the 13th day of April, and the eve of our full board meeting.
Tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan, and before going any further, I’d like to wish Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing this month of celebration and reflection. April 12th is also known as “Yuri’s Night,” which celebrates Yuri…
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As always, our community and CB6 members remain civically active, whether in person or remotely. To that point, starting at 7:30 PM, the 76th Precinct’s Community Council, chaired by CB6 public safety chair Jerry Armer, meets via zoom…
With today viewed as a tale of hope, the sun stands for the shining prospect that, in New York, EVERYONE who is at least 16 years old is now ELIGIBLE to receive a COVID-19 VACCINE. You can find appointments here or, if you’re at least 75…
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable weekend that encompassed both Passover and Easter.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. For those observing Good Friday and Easter on Sunday or Passover through Sunday, may it be blessed, peaceful, and safe.
For everyone observing Holy Thursday, hopefully, it’s a blessed day. The same goes for everyone celebrating Major League Baseball’s opening day.
Tonight at our YHSE committee meeting, we’ll hear from the NYC Test and Trace Corps and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. It will start at 6:30 PM and be held over Zoom.
Last night, as advertised, our EWCDH committee met and had presentations from the Van Alen Institute and Gowanus Dredgers. If you weren’t able to join the meeting or want to relive it, you can watch the meeting on YouTube or check out the…
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I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that celebrated a wide range of religious cultures and traditions. All the best wishes if you observed any, or all, of those holidays-Passover, Palm Sunday and Holi.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and, for those who celebrate, a Happy Passover. While hardly divine intervention, Passover is why Alternate Side Parking will be suspended this coming Monday and Tuesday while…
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I hope this email finds you well as it no longer just feels like spring; it has arrived on your calendar, as well. Our focus today is on a few items directly in the BKCB6 orbit.
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Today is the day before Saint Patrick’s Day, last year’s parade was canceled entirely, and this year there’s only a virtual parade. Despite it being virtual, the celebration will be real, and hopefully, next St.
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I hope my emails find you well on all days, but especially on this sunny day topping out in the 60s. It was good to “see” and hear from folks at last night's board meeting.
I hope this email finds you well in advance of tonight’s full board meeting, which kicks off via Zoom at 630 PM. If you're a board member, you will have received a panelist invite.
Speaking of tomorrow’s board meeting, it starts at 6:30 PM, and you can register for it here. Please note that board members received panelist invites, but if you're reading this and need it to be resent, please let me know, and I’ll be…
I hope this email finds you well on International Women’s Day as we kick off the workweek. This being a week that will see our March full board meeting on Wednesday.
Yesterday, I highlighted an article in the Times about Amazon’s expansion and how it has reminded me of our repeated calls for DOT to release the Smart Freight Management plan and conduct a comprehensive traffic study for Red Hook. At the…
I hope this email finds you well this Thursday, March 4th. I’ll again be brief, listing just a few items.
I hope this email finds you well on this springlike Wednesday. Did you hear the birds chirping this morning?
As March gets going, we’re approaching several anniversaries. These aren’t celebratory milestones; we’re now a year into a pandemic.
We don’t have any official CB6 meetings this week. However, as you’ll see below my signature, there is plenty of other stuff happening.
Last night, living up to its advanced hype, our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met to review the Board of Standards Appeals(BSA) application for 145 Wolcott Street. The meeting lasted over two and a half hours, with participation from the…
In under 2 hours, the place to be will be Zoom for our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meeting. As highlighted over the past few weeks, the agenda is to review an application to the Board of Standards and Appeals(BSA) for 145 Wolcott Street.
I hope this email finds you well on the 24th day of February without about 24 hours until our next meeting.
As previewed in previous emails, last night, we had an EWCDH committee meeting focused on Congresswoman Velasquez’s Public Housing Emergency Response Act. We had a good turnout, with over 80 people in attendance.
I hope this email finds you well on this slushy Monday. It starts a week that will feature 2 CB6 committee meetings.
I hope this email finds you well and warm as we head into the weekend after some more snow. As mentioned previously, this coming week, we'll hold two CB6 committee meetings via zoom.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off a Thursday that should see some “messy but manageable” snow. In the hopes of making it more manageable, Alternate Side Parking is suspended through Saturday.
I hope this email finds you well as we begin bracing for some snow. For those who celebrate, I wish you all the best on this Ash Wednesday, and may your lenten season be reflective.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that included a, for some, romantic Valentine’s Day on Sunday and a, also for some, patriotic Presidents Day on Monday.
To everyone who celebrates, Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Ox bless you with health and good fortune.
It was good to “see” and hear from folks at last night's board meeting. I'd be remiss if I didn't start by thanking New York-Presbyterian Methodist Hospital and their community affairs manager Loren Avellino, for coordinating the team of…
I just wanted to offer a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight for our February 2021 full board meeting. It will kick off at 6:30 PM via zoom.
Speaking of tomorrow’s board meeting, it starts at 6:30 PM, and you can register for it here. Please note that it will feature a presentation about the Covid-19 vaccines from doctors from our district's most prominent healthcare provider,…
I hope this email finds you well in the wake of yesterday’s snow, which has turned into, slush, ice, and the cause of an irritating amount of reflection.
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for a storm that could bring up to 8 inches of snow with it.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into February’s first weekend, which could see some more snow.
I’m sure there will be more articles with more explicit legal statements on the process. Still, for those who open these emails seeking rezoning related news, I can humbly share my understanding.
For those who don't follow the comings and goings of various city agencies, one may not know that CB6 resident Polly Trottenberg has left the city's Department of Transportation and joined the Biden Administration as the Deputy Secretary…
I hope this email finds you well with snow tapering off, shoveling having started and, according to Staten Island Chuck, Spring fast approaching.
School buildings are closed tomorrow, but, just like today, there is no snow day - all students are expected to learn like any remote education day. All non-emergency travel is currently suspended until tomorrow at 6 am, alternate side…
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for a storm that could bring up to 18 inches of snow with it.
What I’m referring to is, as you can see by clicking here and below, is the Gowanus ULURP application. The Department of City Planning received a court order this afternoon, which allowed them to share the application.
I hope this email finds you warm and well as we head into what’s expected to be a cold weekend in CB6’s environs and beyond.
I’m predisposed to begin this newsletter with the Gowanus hearing but instead, I’d like to start by thanking the Carroll Gardens Girl Scout troop for inviting me to their meeting to discuss local government and what a community board does.…
I think a lot of folks reading this, and the one writing it, are certainly intrigued in terms of what happens, if anything, at tomorrow’s virtual hearing about virtual ULURP. At the very least I’d love to see and share the environmental…
I didn’t plan to start again with Gowanus-related letters and how to move forward, but sometimes that is not how cookies crumble or how the canal is dredged.
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I hope this email finds you well as we brace for some snow and whatever else comes with the final week of January.
I hope this email finds you well as good news and vaccines are increasingly difficult to find of late.
Apologies for emailing so late but today has been crazy, and I’ve got a newsletter streak to maintain, and like every other day, I hope this finds you well.
On a day such as this, a community board newsletter, in a good way, seems especially small. In a few hours, the a new President and Vice President will be sworn into office.
I hope this email finds everyone well on this 19th day of January that feels like a Monday but is, in fact, a Tuesday.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a holiday weekend when we honor the great Martin Luther King Jr’s life.
As mentioned over and over again, last night was our first board meeting of 2021. It was good to “see” and hear from folks whether they were themselves or making an appearance incognito.
I offer a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight for our first full board meeting of 2021. It will kick off at 6:30 PM via zoom.
I’d like to thank everyone that liked, shared, and reposted our letter to the Mayor, urging him to work with the MTA to ensure that the subways run during all the hours that vaccinations are being given. Speaking of vaccines, New Yorkers…
I hope this email finds you well on this busy Monday in a week that will feature our first general board meeting of 2021.
Last night, as can now be seen on YouTube, our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee met to review two items. One item, a BSA application for 166 Coffey Street, was tabled.
I hope the first Wednesday of 2021 is treating you well as we welcome the certification of a new President and congratulate CB6 resident, Chuck Schumer, on his apparent promotion to Senate Majority Leader. Hopefully, this will result in a…
When I send an email, I hope that it finds you well. Today, Tuesday, January 5th, 2021, is no exception.
I hope this finds you well and ready for 2021 to, hopefully, surpass its predecessors’ very low bar.
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We have reached the final 36 hours of a year that has unless you’re a bloated billionaire, been universally panned. Unfortunately, though not surprising, it is no sure thing that the first half of next year will be any better than this one…
Last night, as previewed in prior newsletters, our Permits & Licenses committee met and unanimously approved an application for a new on-premises liquor license for 259 4th Avenue. The applicant intends to do business as Whisk & Whiskey,…
I hope everyone who celebrated had a great Christmas and that this email finds you well on the final Monday of 2020. I’ll be brief with a few reminders and service updates.
To all those celebrating Christmas Eve & Christmas, we at Brooklyn Community Board 6 wish you a very Merry Christmas!
I’ll be very brief as we approach, and not in a good way, the end of a very unique year. In only 8 days we get to move into the pandemic’s second calendar year.
Last night, as hyped in prior newsletters, our EWCDH committee met with a presentation from the Governors Island Trust. You can see the PowerPoint presentation they gave here or relive the magic, or experience it for the first time, by…
I hope this email finds you well as the time between sunrise and sunset set has reached its shortest duration. To those celebrating the winter solstice, I wish you all the best.
I’m writing to everyone a quick heads up that Alternate Side Parking regulations are SUSPENDED through Saturday, December 26.Parking meters will remain in effect, except on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec 25th.
While there isn't any additional snow in the forecast for the week, there will continue to be freezing temperatures and some roads and sidewalks will remain icy and therefore extra slippery and dangerous. Please keep that in mind and be…
I hope this email finds you safe after having more snow in the last 24 hours than in the previous year.
Hopefully, we’ve overprepared, personally and as a city, as this is undoubtedly the kind of thing where you’d rather be safe than sorry. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service predicts the storm will bring heavy snow of…
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for a snowstorm. The snow forecast has already activated an Alternate Side Parking (ASP) suspension for tomorrow, Wed, Dec 16, and Thursday, Dec 17.
I hope this email finds everyone having had a good weekend as we kick off a week that starts with a COVID-19 vaccine rollout and possible snowstorms, and yes, the title of the email is a reference to a Bob Dylan song. Without a doubt, this…
Before I recap any of the other news of the week, if you didn't already hear, unfortunately, Indoor dining will be prohibited starting Monday, December 13th. Indoor dining has reportedly been the main source of COVID-19 infections.
Before going any further, I’d like to wish all celebrants a Happy Hannukah! I hope this email finds you well after the exhilaration of last night’s board meeting.
You can register and see the meeting agenda here. As previewed yesterday, and due to our Permits and Licenses committee approval, the agenda is now set and includes the liquor license request for 285 Nevins Street.
This morning elementary schools will reopen their doors for in-person learning. As a reminder, students returning to in-person learning in first grade and above must submit a consent form for COVID-19 testing.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what’s expected to be a rainy and possibly snowy weekend.
I hope this email finds you well as our COVID-19 rate continues to climb. We’re up to a 7 day percent positivity rate of 5.19%.
Last night the Gowanus CAG, as announced in previous newsletters, met via zoom. The EPA let it be known that some changes were made to the dredging sequence, but these changes would not slow the momentum of the substantial clean up that is…
Welcome to this year's final month. I hope this email finds you well in light of the problems our city still faces.
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and started the holiday season on a positive Covid negative note. As COVID-19 numbers rise, we aren't out of the woods by any stretch of the imagination.
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I hope this email finds you well and safe on this Thanksgiving eve. It’s also a day known for, unfortunately, excessive alcohol consumption and some uncomplimentary nicknames to go along with it.
Unfortunately, the literal sunset isn't the only one taking place. Sadly former Mayor David Dinkins passed away at the age of 93.
I hope this email finds you well after the weekend and before the beginning of the holiday season. I'm interested to see, out of sheer curiosity, in a year in which days blend, will the holiday season be notable in an uplifting or Covid…
In the CB6 universe, we held and/or co-sponsored 4 meetings. The first was on Monday with our Economic, Waterfront, Community Development committee meeting and after that, on Tuesday we co-sponsored a Heat/Cool Smart meeting, Wednesday was…
I hope this email finds you well as we continue apace with meetings on this 19th day of November. It was great to “see” so many folks last night at our November board meeting.
I just wanted to give a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight for our November board meeting. It will kick off at 6:30 PM via zoom.
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Last night, as previewed in the newsletter leading up to it and on social media, our Economic, Waterfront, Community, Development, and Housing Committee met. If you weren’t able to make it or want to relive the magic, you can watch the…
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off a busy week. Snow is in the forecast, schools are still open, the canal is getting dredged, and there are zoom based meetings virtually every evening, so I’ll be as brief as possible.
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I hope this email finds you well, even in the face of the rise in COVID infections. We aren’t yet at the levels we saw in the spring, but there are similarities.
I hope this email finds you well on this 11th day of November, which we celebrate as Veterans Day. This is a different Veterans Day than in years past, but I write this with the same appreciation for all who have served our country.
First, a reminder/clarification that, since tomorrow is Veterans Day, our board is not meeting on it’s usually scheduled second Wednesday of the month. Instead, it will be held next Wednesday, November 18th, at 6:30 PM.
As always, I hope this email finds you well. From the moment the winner of the presidential election was announced, the weekend became a surreal celebratory scene across our community and city.
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Please excuse the lateness, but I’ve learned from Nevada that it’s best to “keep em waiting.” As easy as it is, at least for me, to get wrapped up in absorbing all available absentee ballot info, it’s essential to take a deep breath and…
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of repeatedly refreshing my web browser and alternating between Kornacki & King.
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I'm now awake and for those who may have missed my earlier email and haven’t voted already this email is to let you know polls are open until 9pm.
I'm not awake yet, but I scheduled this email to go out as a reminder that today Tuesday November 3rd is election day. Polls will be opening at 6am and remain open to anyone on line by closing time at 9pm.
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I hope this email finds you well as we brace for the, metaphorical, impact that is tomorrow's election.
I hope everyone got to enjoy the extra hour of sleep as we squandered daylight. Remember, today, Sunday, November 2nd, is the last day of early voting, and polls are open until 5 pm.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and Halloween so far. I’m just emailing to remind folks of a few things.
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I’ll be brief, but I want to remind everyone that tonight, beginning at 6:30 PM, our Transportation & Public Safety Committee will meet. There are a few interesting items on the agenda, including an update from DOT on Open Streets, as well…
As always I hope this email finds you well. I start to today with the equivalent of a CB6 “spoiler.” Last night, as previewed yesterday, our Permits and Licenses Committee met, achieved quorum and unanimously approved an on-premises liquor…
I hope this email finds you well, and I hope you had a good weekend. That goes for everyone reading this, whether you voted yet or not, or were honored on the tenth anniversary of a bike lane.
I hope anyone reading this is enjoying their weekend. I just wanted to remind you that early voting starts today, Saturday, October 24th, and goes until next Sunday, November 1st.
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I hope this email finds you well on this grey day. I know people are focused on tonight’s meeting, but I have a few items to go over before my usual scrolling suggestion beyond my signature.
Tonight our Parks Committee meets at 6:30 PM, and our Landmarks/Land Use Committee is meeting on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 PM. If you want to submit comments, it’s constructive to do so via our portal, as some have already done.
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I hope this email finds you well after what was, hopefully, an enjoyable weekend. There’s lots of stuff happening this week, including two CB6 meetings later this week, so I'll get right to it.
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I hope this email finds you well after last night’s board meeting. It was good to “see” and hear from everyone.
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I just wanted to give a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight. If you're a board member, you will have received a panelist invite.
I just wanted to give a brief hello and reminder on the eve of our October board meeting. You can register for it here, and I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m looking forward to resuming our long tradition of meeting on the second…
Our October board meeting will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. You can register for it here and check out other happenings, including CB6 committee meetings and other items of interest, such as the unfortunate news that the Park Slope…
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far.I'm merely sending some reminders for tomorrow, Monday, October 12th.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far.I'm merely sending some reminders for tomorrow, Monday, October 12th.
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Once again, if you plan to go anywhere, it's a good idea to check out what COVID-19 zone it's in so you can adjust your plans if necessary. For example, if you have kids or work at one of these 169 school sites, your plan is altered for at…
In yesterday’s newsletter, I mentioned that the city was developing a website where you can plug in your address and find out the COVID-19 zone of any NYC address. Well, click here to find that website.
I hope this email finds you well this Wednesday as we work to avert a second wave of COVID infections.
Despite what some in infinitely higher office than I say, COVID-19 is not the flu, and I don’t mean that in a good way. You should get a flu shot this year, and still, we need to keep our distance and our faces covered throughout October…
We start the first full week of October with a lot of activity and cautionary stats across Brooklyn.
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With high schools kicking off in-person learning today, we had our last “first day of school’ and with increasing uncertainty. One school has already been shut down but let’s hope it’s the last.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying this fine Wednesday. I have a few quick items I want to touch on, and then you'll be free of me until next month.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the final 48 hours of September. I have a few quick items I want to touch on.
I hope this email finds you well. For our Jewish readers, as the book closes and your transgressions have been cast away, I hope your fast was easy, and you take full advantage of the clean slate that comes along with a new year.
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I’ll be brief today, but I want to once again thank the Warren Street Tenant Association for having me at their outdoor and distanced tenant meeting. Last night was an excellent candidate forum for the tenant association presidency in…
I hope this email finds you well, and just like the first day of fall, I hope this Wednesday has proceeded swimmingly. Perhaps I should say, as swimmingly as 2020 can be.
As I've mentioned, the COVID-19 trends have been going in a favorable direction around here, but we can't rest easy. For example, just today, the city announced upticks in 6 neighborhoods across the city, three of which are in Brooklyn.
I hope this email finds you well. I also hope the in-person learning for 3k, Pre- K, and District 75 students, teachers, staff, and parents goes safely and smoothly.
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As always, I hope this email finds you well, and thank you to everyone who caught my incorrect use of “tail” in the “tale of two cities.” Before going any further, I‘d like to thank the Warren Street tenant association for having me…
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I’d like to begin by thanking Assemblymember Simon for co-hosting a roundtable event with United States Senator and CB6 resident, Chuck Schumer. It was a small group, as it has to be, but it was none the less great to hear and so many…
We all have solemn remembrances of that which was lost in life and innocence on this the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks that brought down the twin towers, scarred the Pentagon, and brought down a jet full of men, women, and…
Just like every other day, even on days that I don’t send a newsletter, I hope this message finds you well.
I hope this finds you well, regardless of whether you appreciated yesterday's Great Gatsby reference or not.
“You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." is the last thing Nick Caraway says to Gatsby as the summer ends out on West Egg. As summer ends here in Brooklyn, the inverse seems to be true of 2020.
Also, from the Department of Education, the 2020-2021 school year calendar is now available. As previously announced, remote learning will start on September 16 with a transitional period.
As always, there’s some interesting stuff happening across our district this weekend and next week that you can check out below my email signature. There are also some Labor Day service updates along with interesting reads.
As you may have noticed in yesterday's newsletter, the next Landmarks/Land Use meeting includes a presentation on a proposal for an alternative use exclusively as a park at the site commonly referred to as Public Place, along with two…
I hope this email finds you well on this first Wednesday of September, and as the unofficial end of summer draws closer.
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It seems that, on an almost weekly basis, the New York Times is publishing yet another premature obituary for our city with misleading headlines, contradictory statements, and suburban real estate interests as primary sources. Anyway, I…
As always, some interesting stuff is happening across our district. Including the final night of “Dine in Park Slope,” art walks in Gowanus and Red Hook, bluegrass on the canal, or a BBQ celebrating the Census with our friends at Red Hook…
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I hope this email finds you well on this humid Thursday as educational events commemorating the Battle of Brooklyn are offered virtually by our friends at the Old Stone House.
Public Schools and the city’s plan, or lack thereof, remains the focus of literally, with there being 1.1 million students along with their parents, guardians, teachers, and staff, millions of people.
As announced yesterday, the Mayor has given schools the go-ahead for outdoor learning. I don’t mean to be brief in my description, but that does fully describe it.
For some, it may seem like yesterday that we were first hearing terms like "socially distanced" and "remote learning." On the learning front, it has been 164 days since schools closed back in March, and now just two weeks before their…
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It's been great to engage in clarifying conversations with people who have responded so thoughtfully and passionately with varying perspectives regarding school building and in-person learning. This past week I have been raising the issue…
I begin by thanking everyone for their responses to yesterday’s newsletter and specifically our letter indicating support for a delay of in-person school reopening in solidarity with District 15 principals, many parents, and teachers on…
Dedicated readers of this newsletter will take note of 2 consistent themes of late. One is the dedication of New Yorkers in following COVID-19 safety protocols, and the other is concern about the reopening of school buildings this…
New Yorkers' dedication to following safety protocols has overcome health experts who thought our numbers would be rising again . Instead we steadily remain just below a 1% infection rate.
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Throughout this pandemic, the issue of small businesses has been, whether through macro-scale policy and assistance, locally organized support or questions of how to reopen, a big one. Of course, we want them to remain as part of our city…
A major topic these days, as COVID-19 positive testing rates have remained around 1%, is how we get back to any semblance of normalcy without it leading to a spike in cases. One of the most significant components of that return is, of…
I don’t have a ton to say besides the listings below my email signature but to shout out, in light of the spike of COVID-19 cases in Sunset Park, that we must remain vigilant about safety protocols- keep our distance, cover our noses and…
Staying inside to keep cool? It's the perfect time to fill out the census if you haven't yet done so.
I hope this email finds you well on this eleventh day of the eighth month of the year two thousand and twenty.
In this weather, nobody wants to read ramblings, so I’ll be brief. There is a heat advisory that will begin today at noon and be in effect until Wednesday evening.
There will be a Heat Advisory in effect for New York City beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 10th, at noon, which will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12.
I hope this email finds you well as we end the work week with some early morning rain. We continue to experience power outages so, if you need to report an electrical outage to Con Ed, click here or call them at 1-800-752-6633.
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I hope this email finds you well and safe after Tropical Storm Isais. If you find yourself experiencing outages or other such electrical issues, please contact Con Edison by clicking here or calling 1-800-752-6633.
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I’ll begin with a practical reminder that Alternate Side Parking regulations are back in effect until September 5th. I’m guessing this is because the Mayor read our letter suggesting he layout month to month schedules for ASP.
There's some interesting stuff happening in the days ahead, both virtually and, at a safe distance, in person. Listings of such things are below my signature.
Unless you know something I don’t, I can’t imagine anyone referring to 2020 as a “typical” year. It’s involved various crises, calls for change and a search for the best of difficult ways forward.
Having heard quite a bit from constituents, often in direct response to this email (from drivers and non-drivers alike) asking for greater clarity and longer-term planning for Alternate Side Parking (ASP), we highlighted such concerns to…
If you’re not headed out, and if you haven’t already done so, take ten minutes and fill out the census . If possible, check on those who are vulnerable in this heat (at a safe distance, with a mask on or by phone).
I hope this email finds you well rested after the weekend. However, it seems as if all the days blend much like the proposed school model , in this time of COVID-19.
I begin by thanking everyone who took part in last night's “back to school “ town hall. This appreciation applies to the over 500 attendees, Department of Education(DOE) leadership, great friend to CB6, D15 Superintendent Skop Anita Skop,…
As I was finishing today's newsletter , it was announced that Alternate Side Parking (ASP)would be suspended next week from Monday, July 27th through Sunday, August 2nd . Parking meters will remain in effect.
I begin by thanking everyone who took part in last night's “back to school “ town hall. This appreciation applies to the over 500 attendees, Department of Education(DOE) leadership, great friend to CB6, D15 Superintendent Skop Anita Skop,…
I hope this email finds you well on this warm Thursday in July. You too may wonder if things will ever, no matter how flat the curve , get back to a normal wouldn’t have received good grades anyway.Speaking of the abnormal and grading,…
If you read this newsletter or have met me, you know I love all things voting; the act of voting itself, reminding people to vote and registering folks to vote. Some may recall that pre-pandemic I’d tell people that if they saw me out and…
If you read this newsletter or have met me, you know I love all things voting; the act of voting itself, reminding people to vote and registering folks to vote. Some may recall that pre-pandemic I’d tell people that if they saw me out and…
As previewed in newsletters over the past week, our Economic Development Committee met last night with a focus on businesses in our district during, and beyond, COVID. The keyword of the various presenters was "uncertainty".
I hope this email finds you well and, if possible, keeping your cool as we kick-off phase 4 of our “reopening” with a heat advisory . Going from phase 3 to 4 isn’t as noticeable as previous shifts, such as from phase 1 to 2(restaurants and…
I wanted to let everyone know that there will be a Heat Advisory in effect for New York City beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 19th, at noon, which will remain in effect through 8 p.m. on Monday, July 20.
I hope this email finds you well in the face of Covid-19 infection records that are being set across the country. Here in New York, even though we have the audacity to do testing, we've been keeping the curve nice and flat by keeping our…
I'll start by saying after yesterday's criticisms of those in their 20s for not taking the pandemic seriously enough, I was pleasantly surprised based on email responses, that we have several subscribers in that demographic. Even at 35, I…
COVID numbers for NYC look “okay” for now, but there is a troubling detail buried within them concerning the infection rate for people in their twenties , which has nearly doubled in the last month. Nobody is invincible, and young people…
COVID numbers for NYC look “okay” for now, but there is a troubling detail buried within them concerning the infection rate for people in their twenties , which has nearly doubled in the last month. Nobody is invincible, and young people…
I hope this email finds you well on this warm summer Tuesday as we approach the much delayed Tax Day , which is tomorrow, July 15th. Not the most anxiously awaited part of the reopening.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the second week of Phase 3 after a jazz parade made an appearance in our district over the weekend. New York's Covid-19 statistics continue to show close to 1 percent infection rates and…
Earlier today , I said if anything changed regarding Alternate Side Parking regulations, I’d let you know.
The national record number of Covid-19 infections across the country reinforces that our rigorous practice of social distancing and face covering is working and that we need to keep doing it: no weekend rule suspensions or anything like…
As always, I hope this email finds you well on this 9th day of the 7th month of the year of the pandemic.
As always, I hope this email finds you well on this 9th day of the 7th month of the year of the pandemic.
The 3rd day of the 3rd phase sounds like a twilight zone episode, yet it is our reality this Wednesday, July 8th, 2020.
Forgive a brief rant from a political junkie, but there was a primary election last week, and we may still be weeks away from knowing the winner in many races here in our community, and across the borough, and city. While it’s more…
I hope this email finds you well after the holiday weekend as we kick off “ Phase 3 ” of the reopening.
I hope this email finds you well after the holiday weekend as we kick off “ Phase 3 ” of the reopening.
I hope everyone had a good Independence Day. I’m writing to remind you that Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended starting today, Sunday, June 5th through next Sunday, July 12th.
I hope everyone had a good Independence Day. I’m writing to remind you that Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended starting today, Sunday, June 5th through next Sunday, July 12th.
I’ll start with news of the building collapse at 348 Court Street, best known as the location of Body Elite Gym. I’ve been in contact with Councilmember Lander, Inspector O’Malley, and the Office of Emergency Management on the matter.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off July and the city’s fiscal year. I’d say “Happy Fiscal New Year” if the budget’s themes were anything more than painful cuts and shifts that, in some cases, were just cosmetic reforms.
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off July and the city’s fiscal year. I’d say “Happy Fiscal New Year” if the budget’s themes were anything more than painful cuts and shifts that, in some cases, were just cosmetic reforms.
I hope this email finds you well during the earth’s final rotation of June and the end of New York City’s fiscal year.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that saw the return of outdoor dining and the 50th anniversary of the Pride March and the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that saw the return of outdoor dining and the 50th anniversary of the Pride March and the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
In contrast with last Sunday, I’m writing to remind you that Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations are back in effect beginning tomorrow, Monday, June 29th.
In contrast with last Sunday, I’m writing to remind you that Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations are back in effect beginning tomorrow, Monday, June 29th.
I hope this email finds you well as we transition seamlessly from remote learning and teaching on the last day of school for New York City's public school to stay/vacation time. Congrats to EVERYONE for getting through it.
Most results from Tuesday's election are still being determined as the record-setting number of people that voted by mail together with the Board of Elections being understaffed and underfunded combined with standard levels of incompetence…
I won't offer any premature congratulations to anyone regarding yesterday's primary election as a record number of mail-in ballots are to be counted. Of course, as seems to be the case every time we try to have an election, the Board of…
I won't offer any premature congratulations to anyone regarding yesterday's primary election as a record number of mail-in ballots are to be counted. Of course, as seems to be the case every time we try to have an election, the Board of…
I hope this email finds you safe as polls open across the state for primary day. If you haven’t voted yet (early or by mail), please do so today, but before you do, click here for a “ who, what & where ” of voting.
I'll be brief as I don't want to hold anyone up on their way to get a haircut . It's important to note that tomorrow, June 23rd, is primary day in New York to vote for and indicate one's preference for a presidential nominee and delegates,…
Last week, I said if anything changed regarding Alternate Side Parking regulations going into effect as we enter phase 2 , I’d let you know.
Juneteenth a/k/a June 19th marks 155 years since the last proclamation of the end of slavery. It, of course, happens amid a national uprising against police violence and systemic racism unlike any I’ve seen in my admittedly not so long…
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy Thursday. So, we're headed to phase 2 on Monday, so what does that mean?
I hope this email finds you well on this final Wednesday of Spring as we find ourselves on track for “ Phase 2 ” of reopening with COVID-19 tests indicating less than one percent testing positive.
Without getting too far ahead of ourselves, there may well be some good news coming just in time to be close to folks on Thanksgiving; a vaccine may be ready.
I hope this email finds you well as we start week 2 of Phase 1 while hoping that one week from today, we'll start phase 2 . If that were to happen it would be a relief for those among us who have been deprived of a haircut since before…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first “open” weekend in quite some time. COVID-19 cases have increased the last few days , but as of now(fingers crossed), phase 2 could still start June 22nd .
COVID-19 cases drop here , spike there , and persistent and pernicious symbols of treason fall across the land. I’m not confusing statues and symbols to be anywhere near as important as policy changes, but they are still welcome.
I hope this email finds you well on this warm Wednesday that, as we open up , feels a bit more like a “hump day.”
I hope this email finds you well as the sun grows stronger and the days grow longer as the summer solstice approaches on June 21st. While the solar system does its thing, here in Brooklyn, we are on day 2 of phase 1 of the “reopening.”
I hope this email finds you well as we start phase 1 of the “reopening .” It’s important to not let up on social distancing and covering our faces, as letting up could lead to more tragedies and prevent us from getting to the next phase.…
Last week, I said if anything changed regarding Alternate Side Parking regulations going into effect as we ”reopen”, I’d let you know.
As always, I hope this email finds you well as we head into, hopefully, the only curfewed weekend of our adult lives and start the phased " reopening " on Monday.
I don’t have any philosophical explorations today. In the absence of such musings, let me remind you that our citywide curfew remains in place until, coincidentally, we begin the first phase of the “reopening” on Monday.
I don't know if it's due to COVID-19, the content or curfew paired with a compulsion to send a newsletter every weekday, but whatever the reason is, I'd like to say "thank you" for the tremendous response it has received, especially the…
I don't know if it's due to COVID-19, the content or curfew paired with a compulsion to send a newsletter every weekday, but whatever the reason is, I'd like to say "thank you" for the tremendous response it has received, especially the…
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly.
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly.
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly.
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly.
These newsletters are more musical comedy and drama then Shakespearian, but I enjoy getting them out, and anyone who knows me knows I rarely stop speaking but I'm having a tough time finding any words today. We're living through what seems…
I hope this email finds you as well as can be as we head into the final days of May and plan to start " reopening " on June 8 th . No matter what you're paying attention to, unless you're a billionaire , I'd find it hard to see a landscape…
I hope this email finds you as well as can be as we head into the final days of May and plan to start " reopening " on June 8 th . No matter what you're paying attention to, unless you're a billionaire , I'd find it hard to see a landscape…
We inch closer to “reopening,” but even when we do, there’s likely to be a new normal that includes mask-wearing for the foreseeable future. This should be the expectation until some guarantee of safety via vaccine or proven (bleach free )…
While local statistics such as deaths, infections, hospitalizations, and other measures of the COVID-19 pandemic move in the right direction, as a country, we have now lost 100,000 thousand people with the death toll continuing to climb.…
I hope this email finds you well on this Tuesday that might feel like a Monday but is just one big blur. Anyway, I hope you took some time to reflect and then enjoyed Memorial Day, as well as the previous 2 days that made up the weekend.
I don't think I have ever worn or would wear white pants, but in years past, I probably would have started with some, attempted, humor on how Memorial Day weekend means its socially acceptable to wear them until Labor Day. This year, with…
There is one month left in spring, and a month and 2 days until the June 23 rd election. I love voting and reminding people to vote, so here’s another reminder to click this link so you can vote by mail and here to find out what will be on…
I’ll be brief but just wanted to highlight a few items as quarantine fatigue seems to set in, and we hope for a safe “reopening” sooner than later.
I hope this email finds you well on this Sunny Spring Tuesday. With the weather being all over the place, just over a week ago it was near freezing, I’ve lost any seasonal sense.
I guess it’s not surprising that, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people seek out or draw historical parallels in the hopes of finding a bit of guidance or historicsl context for what we’re going through. The most “apples to apples”…
Sadly, I begin with the news of a loss for our CB6 and Red Hook communities as Carolyn Broughton, the sister of CB6 member and Secretary Karen Broughton, has lost her life to the COVID-19 virus. As Assemblymember Felix Ortiz noted, the…
You may recall that earlier this week, I mentioned " Hope ," and a letter we wrote , urging the city to find a way to regulate 3rd Party Apps such as Seamless to prevent their fees from choking off the only revenue streams restaurants have…
You may recall that earlier this week, I mentioned " Hope ," and a letter we wrote , urging the city to find a way to regulate 3rd Party Apps such as Seamless to prevent their fees from choking off the only revenue streams restaurants have…
While the discussion shifts towards reopening, today is a reminder of not only what we’re going through but why we should not rush and risk a second wave. As another Brooklynite made clear today, rushing to ”reopen” would risk needless…
While the discussion shifts towards reopening, today is a reminder of not only what we’re going through but why we should not rush and risk a second wave. As another Brooklynite made clear today, rushing to ”reopen” would risk needless…
While the discussion shifts towards reopening, today is a reminder of not only what we’re going through but why we should not rush and risk a second wave. As another Brooklynite made clear today, rushing to ”reopen” would risk needless…
With everything happening, if there was ever a time to yell, “ serenity now ”, it would be today. Having said that, I hope this message finds you well on this, now sunny, previously rain and hail filled, Monday.
I hope this email finds you doing as well as could be expected these days. Paraphrasing a great song, it's certainly hard times in New York.
I'd like to start by thanking everyone, especially the technical support from Brad Lander and his staff, which made our May "Check-in" happen. I appreciate the participation of all the panelists, including State Attorney General, Tish…
I hope this email finds you well on and serves as a final reminder in advance of tonight's" Check-in." It will be structured just like our April "Check-in" . Before going any further, I’d like to mention a debt of gratitude to Councilman…
I only recalled this afternoon that it's Cinco De Mayo. Failing to remember the significance of a date is one of the most direct ways I'm reminded just how different things are right now.
Never a Stars Wars fan I prefer, as I'm sure most of you do as well, to associate today with the 123rd anniversary of New York's legislature approving the consolidation of the 5 Boroughs that now make up New York City. It didn't go into…
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off May and head into the weekend with COVID-19 numbers continuing to move the right way .
While the Covid-19 numbers move in the right direction, nobody is just assuming it will remain that without continuous efforts and flexible policies. Two important policy and service updates to take note of are that for the duration of the…
I hope this email finds you as well on this cloudy and unseasonably cold, Wednesday that seems to fit the times.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Tuesday. Before we get started on the daily update, I want to remind you that our small but dedicated district office staff, Ty and Liza, along with myself, even while working remotely, are…
Our distancing continues to pay dividends in the form of a decreasing death toll, fewer hospitalizations, and other encouraging COVID-19 numbers. Over the last day, there were 337 deaths , which is the lowest total since March.
One week ago today, you no longer had the option of going outside with your face uncovered. In the week since that requirement was put into place, the positive news of a downward trend in COVID -19 infections and fatalities continued .
I’d like to begin by wishing all who celebrate a Happy Ramadan, and I hope that everyone had a good Earth Day and that this email finds you well.
I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. Before moving on to other topics, I’ll remind everyone that the place to be on May 6th at 6:30 PM , at least according to the 40 or so people that have already signed up, is our 2nd virtual…
I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. Before moving on to other topics, I’ll remind everyone that the place to be on May 6th at 6:30 PM , at least according to the 40 or so people that have already signed up, is our 2nd virtual…
I hope this email finds you as well as possible on this thunderous Tuesday that included a tornado warning . I think all of this is taking “when it rains it pours” to an all too literal place.
First, our former and longtime Landmarks Committee Chair, Bob Levine, has lost his wife, Kathy Sonderman, after her 34-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bob and Kathy were together for more than 45 years, and, in addition to Bob, she…
I have no other "Pause" to compare this one too, but it seems like a lot is still happening. For one, as announced yesterday, the "Pause" itself has been extended until, at least, May 15th, and starting tonight at 8 PM , everyone must…
The Governor has announced that the decidedly unrefreshing “Pause” has been extended until, at least, MAY 15th . While we must remain distanced, we need not be incommunicado, so please save the date of May 6th for our second community…
I hope this email finds you well on a day that once had significance as “Hump Day.” On a normal April 15th I would’ve led with something related to taxes and linked to an appropriate Beatles song (please note that Tax day is now July 15th).
There is a limit of how “well” anyone can be right now given the COVD19 death toll and clear constitutional language losing meaning by the minute.
I hope this email finds you well on a rainy and windy Monday. I've always liked rain, but even more so now since it's helping people find a reason to stay inside.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. For all those celebrating "Good Friday" and Easter on Sunday, I hope as you pray, from home, you draw strength from your faith during these difficult times.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. For all those celebrating "Good Friday" and Easter on Sunday, I hope as you pray, from home, you draw strength from your faith during these difficult times.
I had to double-check that it's Thursday as, like when Bob Dylan mixed Texas Medicine and Railroad Gin , I have no sense of time. I mention that as I mistakenly labeled yesterday as Tuesday while it wasn't Tuesday redux, but was most…
I hope this message finds you well and safe, and to those celebrating Passover , I say, “Chag sameach.”
I hope this message finds you well and safe this spring Tuesday, as sadly our necessary "Pause" must continue.
I hope this message finds you well after another lost weekend as we kick off the first full week of April 2020.
I hope this message finds you well as we head into what was once known as, and hopefully will be again the weekend.
Yesterday's update or, to borrow a description from GBD, "Broadsheet" , focused on telling people to fill out the census, and provided COVID-19 statistics along with small business issues.
I never cared for "April Fools," but I'd happily trade the COVID-19 crisis for a situation in which people could go out and about without the worry that we're all experiencing right now. Speaking of being "out and about," as per the…
I'd like to start by wishing a safe and speedy recovery to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez , who has been diagnosed with a presumed COVID-19 infection. It is indisputable that she, and her excellent staff, fight for our community every day…
I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and anyone else who has shared this newsletter and sign up sheet . It's much appreciated and has helped to share information across our community.
I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and anyone else who has shared this newsletter and sign up sheet . It's much appreciated and has helped to share information across our community.
I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and anyone else who has shared this newsletter and sign up sheet . It's much appreciated and has helped us share information with a growing…
I'm pleasantly surprised by the strong positive response to the Orson Welles/Harry Lyme reference i n yesterday's email . So, thank you to everyone who responded.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the strong positive response to the Orson Welles/Harry Lyme reference i n yesterday's email . So, thank you to everyone who responded.
While some folks on the national stage, in horrifying fashion, are starting to sound like Harry Lyme , I still hope this update finds you well and staying safe. Even in the best situations, staying home can be quite stressful, but it’s…
While some folks on the national stage, in horrifying fashion, are starting to sound like Harry Lyme , I still hope this update finds you well and staying safe. Even in the best situations, staying home can be quite stressful, but it’s…
If we had the right to vote on a day to be trapped in, a la Groundhogs Day , I doubt there would be a single vote cast for our necessary, “ pause ”.
can't lose sight of the fact that these aren't dry statistics; they represent people. People that are our neighbors and fellow New Yorkers, and while the risk is statistically higher for the elderly and vulnerable, COVID-19 does not…
Sadly I must begin by offering my deepest condolences to the many people in our community that knew and worked with Nat Allman, who has passed away.
The thing on most New Yorkers’ minds right now is Governor Cuomo putting New York State on, as he referred to it, “pause” with only “essential” businesses and services remaining open. In the most simplified sense, that means business's…
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Resources, Reminders, Thanks.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Gowanus Business, Telephone Town Hall, Pastries.
My ancestors hail from Ireland and Italy (the reason for the "o" at the end of my last name), so I'd be remiss having mentioned Saint Patrick's day not to say "Happy Saint Joseph's Day" in advance of tomorrow.
My ancestors hail from Ireland and Italy (the reason for the "o" at the end of my last name), so I'd be remiss having mentioned Saint Patrick's day not to say "Happy Saint Joseph's Day" in advance of tomorrow.
I hope this email, as always, but especially now, finds you well. To all those celebrating, hopefully from a safe distance, happy Saint Patrick’s Day.
Until then, I'll continue to share information concerning the current emergency as it's received and remind everyone to complete their census questionnaire online!
Until then, I'll continue to share information concerning the current emergency as it's received and remind everyone to complete their census questionnaire online!
I'm not at my desk, so my apologies if this is a bit disjointed, but I wanted to pass along the news , if you didn't know already, that NYC Department of Education schools will be closed beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16th.
As always, I hope the message finds you well. I'd like to reiterate that we have suspended any non-time-sensitive CB6 meetings through at least March 31st.
The spread of the coronavirus, and stopping it, is at the forefront of our collective consciousness. With that in mind, and based on the information available, we are going to suspend any non-time-sensitive CB6 meetings through at least…
As was announced yesterday , our March board meeting is postponed until further notice. Everyone who receives these emails will, of course, be kept in the loop concerning any rescheduling as we all deal with what is now, officially, a …
Chaos is a theme these days, but having as much accurate information on hand, asap, helps. With that in mind, our plan regarding the coronavirus is to send out what we know when we know it.
Chaos seems to be a theme these days, but having as much accurate information on hand,asap, helps. With that in mind, our plan regarding the coronavirus is to send out what we know when we know it.
Chaos seems to be a theme these days, but having as much accurate information on hand,asap, helps. With that in mind, our plan regarding the coronavirus is to send out what we know when we know it.
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable weekend as we begin a week that includes Wednesday’s General board meeting , the start of the Census , and more.
I hope this email finds you after an enjoyable weekend as we begin a busy week that includes Wednesday’s General board meeting , the start of the Census , and more.
I hope this email finds you well as our busy week, which included last night's CB6 Transportation Meeting , a Red Hook Parks Update and more, comes to a close. If you missed any of it, or want to relive the magic, or just see the…
It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood; the sun is shining and I hope this message finds you well; it sounds like a typical Thursday in CB6.
As always, I hope this email finds you well and as a non-partisan space I’d like to think everyone had a super Tuesday.
After speaking with multiple tenants, before, during, and after last night's meeting, it's clear that, as this RAD conversion has taken place, some improvements in living conditions have been made but there is still much progress and…
As always, our community is going to be busy as the post- plastic bag era begins. Tonight there is a Warren Street tenants meeting that will get started at 7 PM in the meeting room at 572 Warren Street .
Anytime I send an email, I hope it finds the receiver well, but especially when leaping into a weekend with so much going on, such as Assemblymember Carroll’s reusable bag giveaway at the 9th Street CTown. I mention this not just because…
Last night, as previewed in previous emails, our Youth Human Services and Education Committee met at the Pacific Street Library. The agenda consisted of 2 presentations.
As Fat Tuesday heralded that the Lenten season would begin today on Ash Wednesday and for all who celebrate, I hope it is reflective and rewarding. As always, I wish everyone well.
As Fat Tuesday heralded that the Lenten season would begin today on Ash Wednesday and for all who celebrate, I hope it is reflective and rewarding. As always, I wish everyone well.
Last night, as previewed in previous emails, our Permits and Licenses Committee met , had a quorum, and supported a motion to approve a sidewalk cafe for Medusa . The next stop for this motion will be a vote at our March 11th General Board…
As usual, our community is busy this week and we’ll start with a heads up about our CB6 Permits & Licenses committee meeting to review an application for a sidewalk cafe at 133 5th Avenue on behalf of Medusa .
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and a busy week ahead for CB6 that will include 2 of our committee's meeting( Permits & Licenses on Monday , Youth, Human Services, and Education on Wednesday ).
As always, a lot is happening. Tonight, a little outside of our district, at PS 130 , there's a town hall meeting with a positive focus on the " Green New Deal ", and tomorrow it's " Steinway Day " at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
As always, a lot is happening. Tonight, a little outside of our district, at PS 130 , there's a town hall meeting with a positive focus on the " Green New Deal ", and tomorrow it's " Steinway Day " at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Wednesday that, due to the holiday weekend, could be confused for a Tuesday.
I hope this email finds you well after what may appropriately be called a “ presidential ” weekend. Our community will be busy through this shortened & windy , workweek, and beyond.
Post offices , public libraries( with 2 exceptions ), courts , public schools , & the DMV will be closed as well.
The meeting was not as short as the agenda may have suggested, but that is a reflection of the thought and care our members put into our deliberations.
The meeting was not as short as the agenda may have suggested, but that is a reflection of the thought and care our members put into our deliberations.
The meeting was not as short as the agenda may have suggested, but that is a reflection of the thought and care our members put into our deliberations.
It begins at 6:30 PM in the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Auditorium ( entrance on 6 th Street between 6 th & 7 th Ave ). It’s important to remember today is the 211 th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln & Charles Darwin’s birth.
I hope this email finds you well on the second Tuesday of February, which can only mean that tomorrow is our General board meeting. It will be held in Methodist hospital's Auditorium and start at 6:30 PM- click here to see the relatively…
A week that will include our general board meeting on Wednesday, deadlines to change your party affiliation , and apply for membership to Brooklyn Community Boards, and the celebration of Valentine’s Day . There is plenty of other stuff…
This past week was a busy one for our community. It included GNCJ releasing their ( in line with what we’ve said ) priorities , GBD’s strategy finale , the CAG’s water quality petition , and the State of The City which included plans for…
Keep reading so you don't miss out on things happening across our community and various items of interest such as the State of the City and my personal favorite, a voting reminder.
If you choose to read only 71 percent of this email, you may miss something, so I’d recommend scrolling on down.
I hope this email finds you sunny on this cloudy Tuesday . Read on to find happenings across our district, as well as items of interest that include GNCJ , some feedback from the MTA regarding Brooklyn buses and GBD ’s strategy finale.
I hope this email finds you well during the first week of February that, despite Chuck’s opinion , may include some snow .
I hope this email finds you well during the first week of February that, despite Chuck’s opinion , may include some snow .
Last night our community was plenty active, and it was brought to you by the letters “B” and “Q,” as found in “BQX” and “BQE.”
Our Transportation & Public Safety Committee meets tonight at the Miccio Center beginning at 7:00 PM, as even my most casual readers likely know by now. EDC will present and take questions about plans for the BQX .
Like yesterday, today has a lot is going on across our community, including 2 meetings in Red Hook- Resiliency at PS 676 and the Civic Association at PS 15 . You can find more about those meetings, and other items, such as the EPA…
Last night’s EWCDH meeting, featuring a presentation from 32 BJ Service Employees Union & concurrent discussion of our Responsible Development Policy , was the first of 2 CB6 committee meetings this week. Our next meeting will be Thursday…
The week will get started with our EWCDH committee meeting tonight at 6:30 PM at 250 Baltic Street as we hear more from 32BJ and discuss our Responsible Development Policy .
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and to all celebrating a happy Lunar New Year!
Our CB6 Landmarks/Land Use Committee meets beginning at 6:00 PM in the Cobble Hill Community Room just beneath where this email has been typed at 250 Baltic Street. There’s also a “ Red Hook Biz” kickoff meeting , a 2020 Census Job event,…
Last night was the Warren Street Tenants meeting that had been repeatedly mentioned in previous updates. The purpose of the meeting was to get some much needed, and deserved, clarity for the residents of 572 & 574 Warren Stree t as the…
I hope this email finds you well after a winter weekend that regressed to the seasonable norm and even included some snow that has since melted. Our community will be busy through the shortened workweek.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that may include the first snowfall of 202 0 . The busy week ahead will consist of a Warren Street tenants meeting on Tuesday, as well as other items that may well prove to be…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that may include the first snowfall of 202 0 . The busy week ahead will consist of a Warren Street tenants meeting on Tuesday, as well as other items that may well prove to be…
I hope this email finds you well on this once sunny and cold Thursday as we kick-off, the Twenty-Twenties !
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and cold Thursday as we kick-off, the Twenty-Twenties !
We hope this email finds you well and serves as a recap of 2019 highlights as we count down the hours remaining in 2019.
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I hope this email finds you well as we head into the final weekend of 2019. It's weekend that will include Chanukah celebrations, food drives, farmers' markets, and more across our district.
Whether you celebrated Christmas, are preparing for the 5 th day of Chanukah, the start of Kwanzaa, or saying “Bah, Humbug,” I hope this email finds you well and that you’re able to put, at least some, of the following information to good…
Whether you celebrated Christmas, are preparing for the 5 th day of Chanukah, the start of Kwanzaa, or saying “Bah, Humbug,” I hope this email finds you well and that you’re able to put, at least some, of the following information to good…
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas Eve/ Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, the Winter Solstice, waiting to ring in 2020, or not celebrating at all, I hope this email finds you well on this sunny 24th Day of December .
I hope this email finds you well and all the best wishes to everyone, whether celebrating Chanukah, preparing for Christmas or Kwanza, Festivus or nothing at all.
We at Brooklyn Community Board 6 extend our warmest wishes to you and yours during the holiday season no matter what, or if, you celebrate. May you find hope and good cheer throughout the coming days and in the New Year.
Our last meeting of the year and decade took place at PS 58 with our Parks Committee hosting a presentation from, and discussion with, the city’s Parks Department regarding Carroll Park’s eventual redesign. If the squall , or any other…
Hopefully, everyone reading is found well on this cold 18th day of December, a day that will feature our Parks Committee meeting at P.S 58 , starting at 6:30 PM, in order to learn more, and have a say, about what’s next for Carroll Park .…
Also approaching is tomorrow’s Parks Committee meeting , which will be held at PS. 58 , starting at 6:30 PM and focusing on the Carroll Park Redesign .
Also approaching is tomorrow’s Parks Committee meeting , which will be held at PS. 58 , starting at 6:30 PM and focusing on the Carroll Park Redesign .
As always, our community is busy throughout the week. If you scroll past my email signature, you’ll find out more, including an offer to go caroling in Red Hook, a CEC meeting, and an "ugly sweater" party.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and the stretch run of the holiday season. Lots of things will be happening across our community in the coming days and weeks — things such as caroling, popup markets, open…
I hope this email finds you well after last night’s meeting, which capped off another decade of general board meetings.
Just reminding everyone that our BKCB6 Holiday Party will be at Travel Bar (Court between Nelson & Huntington) is this coming Tuesday, December 17th from 6:30 until 830 PM . Beer, Wine & Hors d'oeuvre / charcuterie will be included.
I just wanted to give a quick and final reminder that tonight is our December board meeting - 6:30 PM at the Cobble Hill Health Center . If you’re a board member reading this and you’re unable to attend, please let me know so that you can…
I hope this email finds you on another unseasonably warm and rainy day. While it’s raining now, snow is headed our way and with that in mind, Alternate Side Parking is suspended tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th .
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th , at Brooklyn Borough Hall , there will be a “ Know Your Rights Forum ” Hosted by Borough President Adams ,and at the Green Building , there will be a panel discussion titled “ Net Zero for Neighborhoods .”
I am pleased to tell you that our BKCB6 Holiday Party will be at Travel Bar (Court between Nelson & Huntington) a week from tomorrow on D ecember 17th from 6:30 until 830 PM . Beer, Wine & Hors d'oeuvre / charcuterie will be included.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend chocked full of holiday happenings in every corner of our district.
Today’s update will be, when compared to yesterday's , short and sweet/ focused on some fun events happening tonight and over the next few days. So let’s get to it.
Again, we begin with Gowanus and Monday night’s EWCDH meeting and the Public Place/Gowanus Green presentation that was given during the meeting by the Department of City Planning (DCP), Housing, Preservation & Development(HPD) and Gowanus…
Last night, Monday, December 2nd , despite the weather, we had over 60 people come out to PS 32 to hear about Public Place/ Gowanus Green at our EWCDH Committee meeting. Now, if you couldn’t make it, click here to see the presentation…
Much like yesterday’s unexpected Sunday update , I will keep this one short and sweet, even if the weather wouldn’t be described as such.
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I hope this email finds that you had a great Thanksgiving and that it started an equally great holiday season.
We at Brooklyn Community Board 6 extend our warmest wishes to you and yours during the Thanksgiving weekend and hope good cheer continues through the fall and into the Holiday Season.
I hope this email finds you well on this warm 26th day of November. While this week is shortened by a holiday famous for forgivable gluttony, our community remains a civic cornucopia stuffed with meetings and other such happenings.
I hope this email finds you well after a restful weekend, a weekend that included a grand celebration of the Gowanus Dredgers 20 th anniversary. This week, despite being truncated by Thanksgiving, has a lot going on.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the Weekend. As usual for a Friday email, it includes DOT’s weekend traffic advisory , the MTA "Weekender , " and a heads up that Alternate Side Parking(ASP) will be in effect throughout…
One week from today, most of us get to lean back after a good meal and be thankful on Thanksgiving, but tonight, Thursday, November 21 st , is a typically busy night across the 6th community district of Brooklyn. In Park Slope, at 6:30 PM,…
In yesterday’s update , I wrote that, while referring to Gowanus, when we "find out more we find out more, you’ll find out more." So, while we don’t yet have a completed DEIS, on Monday, December 2 nd at P.S 32 , the Department of City…
In yesterday’s update , I said that when we know more about Gowanus, you would too. We don’t yet have a completed EIS but, on Monday, December 2 nd at PS 32, the Department of City Planning (DCP) and Housing, Preservation and Development…
I begin by offering our deepest condolences to Officer Chen’s family, friends, and fellow officers at the 76th precinct.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a Weekend that could be both sunny and cloudy . As usual for a Friday email, it includes DOT’s weekend traffic advisory , the MTA "Weekender , " and a heads up that Alternate Side Parking…
I hope this email finds you well on this 2nd Thursday of November, which means that in 2 weeks it will be Thanksgiving. But before that, let’s recap last night's board meeting.
As always, I hope this email finds you well and that everyone was able to appreciate Veterans Day . I’d also hope that this wintry weather doesn’t affect any of your plans for the week.
As always, I hope this email finds you well and that everyone was able to appreciate Veterans Day . I’d also hope that this wintry weather doesn’t affect any of your plans for the week.
I hope this email finds you well as our office is closed today, Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day .
I hope this email finds you well on this nearly freezing Friday as we head into Veterans Day Weekend.
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy first Thursday of November, which means we are 3 weeks from Thanksgiving.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the natural high that is voting and thus participating in civic action at its most basic and essential form .
As always, I hope this email finds you well, but, unlike other days. I also hope the main point of it is made moot.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that included the marathon making its way through our district , and kick off the first full week of November- a week that will be stuffed full of happening, including the possibility of the…
I hope this email finds you well as November bursts onto the scene with some high-powered winds . We head into a weekend during which an hour of sleep could be be gained, and The New York City Marathon runs at a brisk pace through our…
As you can see from the screenshot above, not only are we aware that today is Halloween, but we hope it’s a happy and safe one across our community, which has lots of things happening despite the possibility of continued rain .
Happy "eve" of All Hallows' Eve. The mist of today isn't the 90s computer game and makes it harder to see, but reading on you’ll, hopefully, see what’s happening across our community a bit more clearly.
I hope this email finds you well. Today, October 29 th may be a cloudy Tuesday , but this update will attempt to be crystal clear.
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that may have included Halloween celebrations or, for the first time in New York, early voting . If seeing such and civic action left you with a fear of missing out ( FOMO ) rest assured, if…
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that may have included Halloween celebrations or, for the first time in New York, early voting . If seeing such and civic action left you with a fear of missing out ( FOMO ) rest assured, if…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what may prove to be a rainy weekend . As my Friday emails always do, I’ll share the DOT’s traffic advisory , the MTA Weekender , and let you know that Alternate Side Parking Regulations…
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what may prove to be a rainy weekend . As my Friday emails always do, I’ll share the DOT’s traffic advisory , the MTA Weekender , and let you know that Alternate Side Parking Regulations…
Tonight, as I’ve been mentioning , our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee meets at 250 Baltic Street to review one landmark application.
Tonight, as I’ve been mentioning , our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee meets at 250 Baltic Street to review one landmark application.
Tonight, as I’ve been mentioning, our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee meets at 250 Baltic Street to review one landmark application.
Whether you prefer today’s sun or yesterday’s rain, I hope this email finds you well on this 23 rd day of October.
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-second day of October as we are expecting more rain this evening . For those who to keep reading, you’ll find some familiar, as well as new, reminders and something of a parking plot twist.
I hope this email finds you well after what was, hopefully, a nice weekend, as we head into Tuesday with the possibility of rain .
I hope this email finds you well after what was, hopefully, a nice weekend, as we head into Tuesday with the possibility of rain .
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the third weekend of October.It's been a busy week in our community and city at large . So, as we welcome the prospect of restful days ahead, check out some of the items below.
Wednesday became Thursday, and the rain was replaced by wind . Yet, through these changes, there is one constant, an email letting you know about items of interest, things to read, do and more.
As we experience some rain , and I keep thinking its Tuesday, I hope you read this email from a waterproof location, and for those who are continuing to celebrate the season of Sukkot, my wish remains that you have a bountiful harvest and…
I hope this email finds you well after a restful weekend. For those celebrating Sukkot, I’d like to say that I hope it's a bountiful harvest and “Chag Sameach.” .
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be a typical fall weekend . It was great to see many of you at last night’s Board meeting.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be a typical fall weekend . It was great to see many of you at last night’s Board meeting.
As always, I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Thursday . In less than two hours, our October board meeting will be taking place.
I hope this email finds you well on this Board Meeting Eve, and if you are observing Yom Kippur I hope it’s an easy fast. Whether you like rain , as I do, or not, the following is not weather dependent.
I hope this email finds you well, ready for rain , and for those about to celebrate Yom Kippur, may you have an easy fast and break it with loved ones. Speaking of easy, I try to make my updates easy reading so read on.
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable weekend as we kick off a week that includes, Yom Kippur , our October Board Meeting, possible rain , and some other items.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what is looking to be a more typical autumnal weekend . Regardless of the weather, the coming days will undoubtedly be improved by checking out the informational items below.
I hope this email finds you in comfort following the hottest October 2 nd in over 90 years. Today,October 3rd brings not only a drop in temperature but some interesting items below.
I hope this email finds you well while experiencing weather that makes the very thought of pumpkin-themed food deeply out of touch. However, something that would prevent you from being out of touch, regardless of your opinion on gourds, is…
I hope this email finds you well and for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah that the year 5780 is off to a good start.
I hope this email finds you well as we prepare to say farewell to September and welcome the Jewish New Year . To all those celebrating a Happy Rosh Hashanah!
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first weekend of fall! Despite that fact, the weather remains decidedly summer-like .
I hope this email finds you well as we experience some rain and that you continue reading to receive some, potentially, vital information below.
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny 25 th day of September. While it may not be as memorable as the night referred to by Earth, Wind & Fire , the items below may help you out today, tomorrow and beyond.
I hope this email finds you well on this final Tuesday of September as this summer-like weather is predicted to stick around into October. I plan to send out updates well beyond October, but we can only control what happens today.
I hope this email finds you well on this first day of fall with a weather forecast that doesn’t want to let go of summer.
I hope today's email finds you well as we head into the final weekend of summer . Great to see so many from our community striking to preserve our planet for future generations!
As September enters the twenties, with temperatures headed towards the 80s , I hope this email finds you well.
During any season the items below could be of interest or put to good use. Like most days, those items include reminders for upcoming meetings, as well as some reading, a climate strike in Red Hook and more.
I hope this email finds you well on the 3 rd Tuesday of September. Unlike much of the summer, there is no rain on the horizon but, like every other weekday, there are some items of potential interest and/or essential reminders below.
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable Weekend. We had a significant influx of subscribers this weekend so welcome aboard, and I hope you don't regret signing up.
If yesterday's email found you with a "soft afterglow" I hope today's email doesn't find you dragged into a harsh light as we head into a nice weekend, despite the date.
I hope this email finds you well in the soft afterglow of yesterday’s board meeting. For those who subscribed to our BKCB6 email list last night, welcome aboard.
Greetings on this second Tuesday of September which means tomorrow is the second Wednesday of September and the designated day of our full board meeting . While the anticipation is palpable, to help the next 24 hours go faster, I’d…
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable Weekend. Thank you in advance for choosing to check out the items below as we enjoy some nice weather .
Rumored rain became an unavoidable downpour of reality but, the items below are also part of that shared reality and could prove to be as useful as an umbrella.
While rumors of rain persist , it’s more than a rumor that you may find something of interest in the items below…..
While there are mere rumors of rain , it’s been proven that the items below are of use to at least some folks.
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend as experience some beautiful weather and if you continue reading, some items of possible interest.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Friday, August 30, 2019.
I hope this email finds you well as we approach Labor Day Weekend and the weather remains warm and dry .
Before getting to the usual items of interest, I’d like to express our deepest condolences to friends and family of great civic leader, champion of LGBTQ rights, and former CB6 member, Alan Fleishman who we sadly lost yesterday. Many…
I hope this email finds you enjoying the last Tuesday of August as we continue to bask in some nice weather and read over some potentially interesting items below.
I hope this email finds you well as the unofficial last week of summer begins with some nice weather to enjoy as you read items of potential interest below .
We are heading into the weekend , which is ostensibly going to stay in the 70's and 80 's , but while we wait to let experience confirm this I’d recommend checking out the items below.
While the temperature is likely to slide down from the 90's today, skipping passed the 80's and landing in the 70’s tomorrow these updates will not skip a beat as long as it’s a weekday.
While there are mere rumors of rain , it’s has been proven that the items below are of use to at least some.
It may be hot and getting hotter , but the items below could be imminently useful and emergently useful.
I hope this email is being read by someone who has just enjoyed a good weekend as part of an overall good summer.
Before you start the weekend you may want to check out the items below which include a stroll, family day, a BBQ and more….
I hope this Thursday is a good one and that no matter the weather you continue reading the items for some interesting info.
As I’m sure you could guess by now, I hope this email finds you well and that I’d like you to know about the likelihood of rain, as well as, that the item s below could be of interest.
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying this 13th day of August. Based on how the summer has gone, I assume a downpour is around the corner .
I hope this email is being read by someone who has enjoyed a good weekend as part of an overall good summer. I want to start by wishing all those who celebrate a blessed Eid.
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that's expected to be warm and sunny , but lately, it seems like it rains even when we don't expect it. Before I get into the usual collection of items, it is my pleasure to…
While I don't have any suggestions for tonight , like every weekday, there's information, in the items below, you'd be well-served to check out.
Before moving to my always, potentially, interesting items I want to start by saying it was great to attend and see CB6 so well represented last night at National Night Out Against Crime.
Hope this email finds you well and with a temperature in the 80's that reminds me of the decade of my birth.
I hope this email finds you well and, despite the horrifying and infuriatingly unsurprising events of the weekend, August improves from this point on.
Before the weekend starts, during it, and even after, the items below may be of interest and/or use….
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019.
As has been noted, and supported , electric car charging stations are coming to the district . There will be 3 stations, and over the next few weeks The Department of Transportation (DOT ) will be studying the following locations:
Here's to a thunderous Wednesday as a fitting end to the month and, if July was found wanting, let's hope August makes up the difference.
As always, I hope this email finds you well and not too hot , given that a heat advisory remains in effect.
Hope everyone had a good weekend and that this email finds you well as we run out the clock on July.
Hope that when this email arrives you're having a good time and ,when you're e finished reading it, you aren’t ignorant of what’s happening heading into the weekend ...
While you have an opportunity to enjoy the more livable weather , I’d recommend checking out the items below to further brighten your day….
On this day 50 years ago the Apollo 11 Astronauts returned home while on this day in 2019 there were some, hopefully interesting & useful items, below…..
Hope this email finds you well and not experiencing problems from downed trees or flooding , etc. after yesterday's shocking , and sadly not surprising, weather .
Hope everyone had a good weekend and you weren't among the 50 thousand who've experienced a loss of electrical power.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that if you you are affected by an outage please report it at c oned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED(26633).
Hoping this email finds you well as we head into the weekend with temperatures expected to approach triple digits .
Hoping this email finds you well and that the heat, humidity, and rain are mere nuisances in your day.
Let me start start by highlighting how great it was to enjoy the re-imagined Ennis Playground at today’s ribbon cutting ceremony . Huge thanks are owed to Commissioners Maher & Silver of the Parks Department, Councilman Lander, Assistant…
On a day this hot , it’s good to remember that public pools are free, and open, from 11 AM until 7:00 PM .
Hope everyone had a good weekend and wasn’t negatively affected by Saturday’s West Side/Midtown “ Black Out ”.
No matter your plans for the upcoming days I’d suggest adding the items below to your reading/viewing itinerary…
Before getting to my usual items I want to say it was great to attend the capital funding announcement for the Gowanus & Wyckoff Community Centers. This is something Brooklyn Community Board 6 has long pushed for.
If you weren’t able to take part in today’s World Cup Celebration,the way some of our members did , the Items below may offset some of what is known as “FOMO”. .......
If you’re not well, the items below may leave you feeling better, since, after all, knowledge is power….
Hope everyone had good a weekend and that this email finds you enjoying yourself among the clouds, sun and intermittent rain .
Based on the volume of on street parking available in our district I’d guess at least some of you are reading this at a 4-day weekend retreat.
I’ve never known anyone to refer to July 3rd as “Independence Day Eve”, until now. Happy Independence Day Eve.
Yesterday I mentioned the scarcity of these emails for the week so check out the items below, as we will be down to only 2 more for the week....
Hope this email finds you well after a somewhat sunny, somewhat stormy, and entirely prideful weekend.
As we head into the weekend , and hear from me for the last time until July, I’d ask that you check out the items below in the hope that may be put to good use.
I’m not sure if the mercury rising raises the importance of these reminders but none the less I’d recommend checking out the, debatably, profound, bullet points below…..
Hope this email finds you well on this most pleasant day as most students across the city sing “ school’s out for summer ”. However, in stark contrast with the lyrics ,it's not forever, and school with be back "in" on September 5th...
Hope this email finds you civically engaged on this, now sunny , primary day with only a few hours left to vote!
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Monday, June 24, 2019.
Before getting to the usual reminders, starting what looks to be a nice weekend , or anything else, I wish you a happy Summer Solstice !
Hope this email finds you well on the eve of the Summer Solstice and unlike Daisy Buchanan in the great Gatsby , thanks exclusively (no doubt) to these updates you won’t miss the longest day of the year -it’s tomorrow !
I’d like to start by saying it was great to see Board Members, both brand new and long in the tooth, at last night’s swearing in ceremony .
However, as someone who greatly admires the USPS , I like to think that neither sleet, nor snow, nor heat nor gloom of night would keep me from sending out a list of useful reminders and updates on weekdays.
Hope this email finds you well as we start a humid work week. Also, I’d like change the tense of the Father’s Day wishes I offered in Friday’s email , from future tense to past tense, in that I hope everyone had a very good father’s day.
Before the weekend gets started you may want to check out the items which include some suggestions for the days ahead and a happy father's day to all the father's reading this email.....
Last night it was noted that we won't have another full board meeting until September but we do have three June committee meetings next week.
Hope everyone is well on the eve of our June Board meeting . If you can't make it, as some folks already have told me, please shoot me an email and I'll mark you as excused.
Hope everyone had a great weekend and that this email,even if you don't like the weather , finds you well!
Read this newsletter as it was sent: ASP June 10th.
As I have mentioned there are a bunch of FREE events this weekend across our district.If you haven't meticulously read every word, or clicked every link that I’ve sent you needn’t worry as I've listed them below:
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Before I any go any further, and some rain starts to fall , I'd like to thank our Permits and Licenses Chair Rachel Freeman for very ably representing us at last night's Brooklyn Borough Board meeting .
Hope this email finds you well on this 4th day of June as we the sun sets later and later for a couple of more weeks.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Monday, June 3, 2019.
It may not be a 3-day weekend , but the list below has even more items than there are days in the week…
Hope this email finds you well on this second to last day of May as a rainy ride home is expected ...
But whatever my feelings, or confusion, surrounding the day, or weather , as long as it's a work day, there will be some interesting items and reminders following my preamble....
Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend mixing remembrance with some, leisure on summer like days before the rain started ....
Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend mixing remembrance with some, leisure on summer like days before the rain started ....
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Friday, May 24, 2019.
I know many are looking forward to a 3 day weekend , some have gotten an early jump on the unofficial start of summer, but ,any which way, the information below could prove useful in the coming days....
We are down 2 our final 2 meetings of a 4 meeting week but there are many things, effecting our district that can be read about below and then, hopefully, put to good use....
Hope Tuesday is treating you well and the joy of this email is merely a small addition, not unlike the small chance of rain this evening . .
Hope this email finds you well during the countdown of the final five days to the unofficial start of summer.
Another weekend and more useful/ timely items below including next week’s committee schedule, a town hall and some suggestions for activities for ,what is expected to be, a warm Saturday and Sunday....
I contemplated kicking off this email with an ambitious announcement but in deference to the constitution , I’m forced to wait until next February when I turn 35.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Hope this email finds you well as the rain subsides and traditional spring weather will soon arrive but meanwhile these reminders and tidbits below.....
Much like the rain that continues , reminders, and potentially useful items, reign on this 13th day of May ...
Before I get into some familiar musings I'd like to wish all mothers a very happy Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12th. To be clear, even if you are not a mother, I, also hope you have a very happy Sunday.
I'd like to point out, for anyone keeping score at home, that we should have been allowed to stay later at last night's board meeting but there was a mix-up and, even though our permit indicated we'd have the room until 9 PM , security a…
Maybe I was a bit too dismissive of the predictive power of groundhogs as Chuck and Phil reached a consensus and suddenly spring is in the air .
Whether Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck see their respective shadows winter never officially ends until the calendar reads March 21st. However, I remain hopeful upon seeing the list of items below and find them pertinent to…
January 31 st isn’t always this frigid but it is always the birthday of the late great Jackie Robinson who would’ve been 100 today.
A snowy day is the perfect opportunity to sit in a warm room and take the time to immerse yourself in the details of an important update.
If you are traveling home, or anywhere, as you read this I hope it goes smoothly and please take into account that there is a “Travel Advisory” in place today and tomorrow.
Friday January 25th, 2019: the day when an agreement seems (as of this writing) to have been put in place to reopen the Federal Government for 3 weeks.
I have to start by giving big shout out to our very own Human Services Chair, Kathy Park Price, on a great job organizing yesterday’s “Civic Engagement” workshop. Looking forward to more events that help engage members of our community!
I’m sending my list of, potentially useful and meaningful, items a bit earlier than usual as I am attending and need time to get to the Civic Engagement event that begins at 4 PM and I wanted to remind you and give you time to get there.
I’m sending my list of, potentially useful and meaningful, items a bit earlier than usual as I am attending and need time to get to the Civic Engagement event that begins at 4 PM and I wanted to remind you and give you time to get there.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: Upcoming Board Meetings.
1 -I have received one voter registration application and a couple of others have obtained the forms from me . So I just wanted to reminded everyone (yes, again) of the deadlines for registering vote in the non-partisan special election…
As we head into a snowy weekend and celebrate the light that was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let's recall the great impact and unfinished work of his life that sadly was violently cut short at only 39 years of age.
1 -As our newly minted Human Services Chair Kathy Park Price mentioned at our board meeting last week, she and the group Citizen Squirrel are hosting/we are co-sponsoring a “Civic Engagement workshop for families with Young Children”…
Before moving to other items, it’s important to highlight that 2 weeks from tonight, starting at 7 PM, in the Miccio Center Gym, the NYC Economic Development Corporation will be giving a presentation on the BQX to our Transportation/…
Feeling like Liz Lemon ? There are few better cures than a list of useful pieces of information from your trusty Community Board.
I apologize that, due to a glitch that occurred while switching email accounts, some of you didn't receive yesterday’s email until this morning.
I apologize that, due to a glitch that occurred while switching email accounts, some of you didn't receive yesterday’s email until this morning.
As I’ve been mentioning, today, we are co-sponsoring the Citizen Squirrel Civic Engagement Workshop taking place right now at the Park Slope Library from 3:30 until 5:00 PM. Along with co-sponsoring the event, CB6 Chair Peter Fleming will…
I hope this email finds you well after a winter weekend that, based on only from the attire, could've taken place in the fall or spring.
1- This Saturday and Sunday is “Chipping Weekend” of “Mulchfest” . When you bring your tree to one of the locations listed here your tree goes into a chipper and is converted into mulch for NYC's trees or you can take home a bag of…
1- This Saturday and Sunday is “Chipping Weekend” of “Mulchfest” . When you bring your tree to one of the locations listed here your tree goes into a chipper and is converted into mulch for NYC's trees or you can take home a bag of…
The first full week of 2020 saw our community hit the ground running, including CB6 holding a committee meeting and it's General Board Meeting . The weekend and week ahead show no signs of slowing down and you can find out about what’s…
I assume that this email finds you well rested after our whirlwind Full Board Meeting prominently featuring a presentation for 2 Liquor Licenses by our Permits and Licensing Chairperson Rachel Freeman.
Our January board meeting, held last night at PS 58 , had a light agenda, but it's likely to be “the calm before the storm” before winds of 2020 starting blowing in. We were out of there in under an hour, as there was only 1 item on the…
I hope this email finds you well as we approach tonight's January Board Meeting that stars at 6:30 PM in the PS 58 Auditorium (Entrance on Carroll between Smith & Court).
Speaking of 2020" firsts", last night, our Permits & Licenses Committee met and unanimously recommended, without a quorum, a sidewalk café application for Pizza Secret at 72 5th Avenue and will be up for motion and ratification at…
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that included a Sunday on which thousands, many BKCB6ers among them, marched against hate .
Here are a few quick reminders (keep on scrolling) for this weekend, such as updates on traffic & trains, where to make mulch, shopping suggestions and, also reminders about things happening in the coming week including our January board…
Read this newsletter as it was sent: December 2018 Newsletter 2.
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We'd like to offer you and yours our warmest wishes during this Thanksgiving weekend and hope it extends throughout the rest of the fall and holiday season.
Read this newsletter as it was sent: District Service Cabinet Meeting 11/7/2018.
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Read this newsletter as it was sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
We've just had Christmas and New Year’s eves and yes they are undeniably big events. However, we have now arrived at the biggest eve of them all; it is the day before the January BCB6 General Board Meeting .