2026
Block by Block, Site by Site
All 120 LIFT sites, sortable by site, address, agency, neighborhood, council district, or community board, next to what each district actually built over the last decade.
Gowanus, Explained
More than 80 mostly industrial blocks became a mixed-use district with over 9,000 homes, around 3,000 of them permanently affordable. Here’s the whole record in one place.
Land Use, Mapped
Every lot in the city, colored by what it is, what it’s zoned for, or what it’s allowed to be, for any community board, council district, or neighborhood.
Rents, Then and Now
A one-bedroom in Red Hook now lists around $4,395, Carroll Gardens $4,300, Gowanus $4,183, Park Slope $3,900. The rents tool shows how every community board in the city got here, month by month, since 2010.
The Use of Land
The use of land 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. So I put everything I’ve built for reading that record in one place.
Block, Baltic, Beyond
In May, Mayor Mamdani and Deputy Mayor Bozorg put out Block by Block. The LIFT list names 120 city-owned sites for housing, two of them in CB6. We’d like to add one more: 250 Baltic Street.
Heating, Voting, Cooling
Not that it’s been chilly, but it’s hot and expected to get hotter . The city has declared an emergency, and the mayor has issued an executive order to increase protections for people who work…
Turnout Time
Today, Tuesday, June 23, is primary election day . Congress, State Comptroller, and the State Legislature are on the ballot, and polls are open until 9 PM . I don’t believe there’s been any direct…
Today, Tuesday, Totals
I hope you’ve enjoyed the first hours of summer, and to all the dads out there, happy Father’s Day. While I can’t offer gifts, ties, golf clubs, or any of the other usual dad-themed accessories,…
Civic Inspiration, Guilt & More
Unless you’re the GOAT of ignoring and avoiding the sights and sounds around you while somehow still reading Community Board emails, you’re aware the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. It’s also…
Bridges, Recs & Reality
I hope you’re doing well on this sunny, and if you’re reading this, civic, Saturday. As some of you know, I’ve been working on the bkcb6 app and its corresponding citywide civic guide. But as noted…
Map, Meet, Street
To all those celebrating, happy Lunar New Year. I hope everyone, especially those with midwinter recess , is enjoying one of the best scheduling features of New York City public schools, at least…
What everyone is talking about…
Email from Friday, January 23, 2026 “Everybody talks about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it.” — Mark Twain. Well, actually, it wasn’t Twain that said it; the much less famous…
Today, Tonight & Lines Anew
I hope all is well on this 22nd day of January. I've got reminders, a recap, a wonky update with a practical deadline, and some suggestions. First, reminders: tonight at 630 PM, our Landmarks…
Visions, Budgets, Summer
I hope you had a good weekend. I’ve got a few brief reminders and updates for this Tuesday, which, for some, may feel like a Monday. First, tonight’s committee meeting/ youth mental health workshop…
Alternate Side, Tonight, Tomorrow & Thursday
I hope the first two weeks of 2026's 52 went well for you. At Brooklyn Community Board 6 (CB6), our first of ten 2026 full board meetings was on Wednesday, January 14th, in-person thanks to our…
Court, Context, Meetings, More
I hope the first two weeks of 2026's 52 went well for you. At Brooklyn Community Board 6 (CB6), our first of ten 2026 full board meetings was on Wednesday, January 14th, in-person thanks to our…
Court, Context, Meetings & More
I hope the first two weeks of 2026's 52 went well for you. At Brooklyn Community Board 6 (CB6), our first of ten 2026 full board meetings was on Wednesday, January 14th, in-person thanks to our…
2025
Happy Thanksgiving!
and a happy Thanksgiving to you. I've got a few quick updates to share on this gratitude-centric holiday. First, on a practical note, Alternate Side Parking and meters are suspended today,…
Meetings,Votes, CB Breakdown
Next Tuesday, November 18th, EDC and the Mayor's Office of Environmental Coordination will join a CB6 Committee meeting at the Red Hook Community Justice Center. The focus will be on the Brooklyn…
There Is No Tomorrow
Despite what this email’s subject says, there is a tomorrow, just not for voting. That’s because today, Tuesday, November 4th, is Election Day, and it's the last day to vote. Polls are open until 9…
Scoping, Voting, Choosing
Thank you to everyone who reached out in response to Monday’s newsletter. By virtue of your reading this, I think it's clear I’ve sent another, one which highlights some things that have happened,…
Vote, Scope & Meet
It’s been a while. Based on how many people have mentioned it, some of you still remember when I wrote one of these every day, 800 days in a row, in fact. That was sort of fun, and exhausting, and…
Votes, Meetings, Readings
I hope you’re well — and have been well — as I start the newsletter back up. As newsletters of yore, I’ll walk through some recent and upcoming civic matters, share a few reminders and suggestions,…
Salt, Meet, Listen
Email from Tuesday, February 11 I hope all is well on this snowy February CB6 Full Board Meeting Eve. I've' got a few items to review. First, 1 to 4 inches of snow will accumulate by Wednesday…
Snow, Survey, Sports
February’s first weekend is slated to see snow and the commercial celebration, which is the Super Bowl. I had been rooting for Eli Manning to be named a Hall of Famer last night, but that didn’t…
Friday, February 7, 2025
February’s first weekend is slated to see snow and the commercial celebration, which is the Super Bowl. I had been rooting for Eli Manning to be named a Hall of Famer last night, but that didn’t…
BMT, CRC, ETC
Email from BMT, CRC, ETC I hope February's first four days have been favorable for you. If not, the following items could help turn things around. First, have you taken the Cobble Hill…
BMT, CRC, ETC
Email from BMT, CRC, ETC I hope February's first four days have been favorable for you. If not, the following items could help turn things around. First, have you taken the Cobble Hill…
BMT, FB, CRC, ETC
Email from BMT, FB, CRC, ETC I hope February's first four days have been favorable for you. If not, the following items could help turn things around. First, have you taken the Cobble Hill…
Firsts
Email from Firsts Hopefully, this first full week of 2025 has been a good one. It was certainly a cold and active one with congestion pricing finally starting, the Mayor’s State of the City…
2024
Last Chance to Vote! Polls are open until 9 pm
As I'm sure you already know, today is Election Day . The polls are open until 9 p.m . Big compliments to the election workers who woke up early enough to open the polls at 6 a.m. Please note that…
Election Day - Last chance to vote! Polls are open until 9 pm
As I'm sure you already know, today is Election Day . The polls are open until 9 p.m . Big compliments to the election workers who woke up early enough to open the polls at 6 a.m. Please note that…
Vote, Fall, Run
Email from Saturday, November 2, 2024 Hopefully, your November is off to a good start. To maintain or improve this start, you can vote , jaywalk, sleep more, or cheer on folks running through CB6…
Moonshots, Votes, Parades
Email from Moonshots, Votes, Parades I intended to send a newsletter last night but got distracted by Stanton's moonshot and the fact that Nestor is not ready. On that note, I'm ready to write…
Votes, Parades, Moonshots, Meetings & More
Email from Votes, Parades, Moonshots, Meetings & More..... I intended to send a newsletter last night but got distracted by Stanton's moonshot and the fact that Nestor is not ready. On that note,…
Good L's
Email from Good L's This could be your lucky week if you’re a fan of The Liberty, Land Use, and Landmarks. First, congratulations to New York Liberty and their fans on winning the WNBA championship…
Good L's
Email from Good L's This could be your lucky week if you’re a fan of The Liberty, Land Use, and Landmarks. First, congratulations to New York Liberty and their fans on winning the WNBA championship…
Paraphrasing a song about our city, I may be back in the newsl
Email from Paraphrasing a song about our city, I may be back in the newsletter groove, so I’ll get to it. First, to all those celebrating Yom Kippur, may you have a meaningful and easy fast.…
Hopefully, your summer has been more s well than sweltering, a
Email from Hopefully, your summer has been more s well than sweltering, and tech matters haven't affected any plans. Alliterative attempts at humor aside, the community is, as ever, active. For…
Hopefully, your summer has been more s well than sweltering, a
Email from Hopefully, your summer has been more s well than sweltering, and tech matters haven't affected any plans. Alliterative attempts at humor aside, the community is, as ever, active. For…
Update- Saturday, June 29,2024
Email from I hope you're enjoying the weekend. It follows quite a week for civics, from macro to micro: a debate, an election , a budget , and meetings, two of which were our committees. The first…
Update- Saturday, June 22,2024
Email from I hope summer's first sixty hours have went well. Unfortunately, Heat and Air advisories are in place as summer's first weekend begins. Fortunately, no matter the weather and how active…
Update- Friday, June 21,2024
Email from Hopefully, summer’s first forty or so hours went well. Unfortunately, Heat and Air advisories are in place as summer's first weekend begins. Fortunately, no matter the weather and how…
Update- Sunday, June 16,2024
Email from I hope you're having a good weekend and that it's following a week that went well. Speaking of the week, Wednesday was our full board meeting. At the meeting, we voted "yes" and approved…
Update- Saturday, June 15,2024
Email from I hope your weekend's going well and that it's following a week that went well. Speaking of the week, Wednesday was our full board meeting. At the meeting, we voted "yes" and approved…
Update- Sunday, June 9,2024
Email from I hope your week went well and that your weekend has followed suit. The week went well in CB6 as Rebecca Kobert joined our staff as Land Use Coordinator. We had other excellent…
I hope your week went well and your weekend has followed that
Email from I hope your week went well and your weekend has followed that trend. The week went well in CB6 as Rebecca Kobert joined our staff as Land Use Coordinator. We had other excellent…
I hope you're doing well in May's final hours. In June's first
Email from I hope you're doing well in May's final hours. In June's first hours, the BQE will be fully closed from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street from Saturday, June 1, at 2 a.m. to Monday, June…
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Hopefully, your weekend’s going well thus far. It follows a week that saw a big announcement for Red Hook and a forward-thinking discussion on 4th Avenue. The Red Hook announcement was a land swap…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Hopefully, your weekend’s going well thus far. It follows a week that saw a big announcement for Red Hook and a forward-thinking discussion on 4th Avenue. The Red Hook announcement was a land swap…
Friday, May 3, 2024
The previous newsletter said that things were, considering the forecast for no rain, the Knicks and Rangers were trending up. Rain may be in the forecast this weekend , but the Knicks and Rangers…
It’s rare to send this email and not expect rain, so things ar
Email from It’s rare to send this email and not expect rain, so things are trending up. Hopefully, that trend will continue and be applied to the postseason play of the Knicks and Rangers. But…
It’s rare to send this email and not expect rain, so things ar
Email from It’s rare to send this email and not expect rain, so things are trending up. Hopefully, that trend will continue and be applied to the postseason play of the Knicks and Rangers. But…
Friday, April 26, 2024
It’s rare to send this email and not expect rain, so I'd say things are trending up. Hopefully, that trend will continue and be applied to the Knicks and Rangers postseason play this weekend. But…
As usual, it’s either raining, about to rain or recently raine
Email from As usual, it’s either raining, about to rain or recently rained, as I am sending this. However, correlation isn’t causation, so regardless of the rain, I’ll keep sending these emails as…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
As usual, it’s either raining, about to rain or recently rained, as I am sending this. However, correlation isn’t causation, so regardless of the rain, I’ll keep sending these emails as the weekend…
Friday, April 19, 2024
As usual, it’s either raining, about to rain or recently rained, as I am sending this. However, correlation isn’t causation, so regardless of the rain, I’ll keep sending these emails as the weekend…
Remind, Recap, Close
Hopefully, you’re doing well as we close out a week that started with an eclipse and ended with rain. In between all that, our Full Board met on Wednesday. At that Full Board meeting, we recommended…
Remind, Recap, Close
Hopefully, you’re doing well as we close out a week that started with an eclipse and ended with rain. In between all that, our Full Board met on Wednesday. At that Full Board meeting, we recommended…
Weekly Ahead
Email from Earthquakes, Eclipses, Meetings & More The eclipse will start soon, but it’s not the only thing happening soon. On Wednesday, we have our full board meeting; next Monday, with CB8 and…
Earthquakes, Eclipses, Meetings & More
Email from Earthquakes, Eclipses, Meetings & More I'm glad you've survived the earthquake, and that rain is unlikely to fall this weekend. I suspect all the attention given to the upcoming eclipse…
Earthquakes, Eclipses, Meetings & More
I'm glad you've survived the earthquake, and that rain is unlikely to fall this weekend. I suspect all the attention given to the upcoming eclipse led to earthquakes, feeling neglected, and thus…
For those who observing Easter or Ram
Email from Saturday, March 30, 2024 For those who observing Easter or Ramadan I hope you’re able to find peace and joy.Of course, the same hope extends to those not observing or celebrating…
Friday, March 29, 2024
For those observing Good Friday, Ramadan, and Easter Sunday, may the day be peaceful, reflective, and joyful. Of course, the same hope extends to those not observing or celebrating anything, and…
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Correlation is not causation, but with rain expected on yet another Saturday, I contemplated not clicking send on this email and seeing what shook out. However, since we're advisory, aside from…
Friday, March 22, 2024
Correlation is not causation, but with rain expected on yet another Saturday, I contemplated not clicking send on this email and seeing what shook out. However, since we're advisory, aside from…
Weekly Update
To those who'll soon celebrate snakes being driven into the sea, I say "Happy Saint Patrick's Day or, in Gaelic , "Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!". Whether or not you're celebrating, I hope this email…
Friday, March 15, 2024
To those who'll soon celebrate snakes being driven into the sea, I say "Happy Saint Patrick's Day or, in Gaelic , "Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!". Whether or not you're celebrating, I hope this email…
Friday, March 8, 2024
Happy International Women's Day, and I hope March's first week went well. We head into a rainy weekend after a busy week. I'll offer a week recap, a reminder for the next week, and some…
Saturday, March 2, 2024
I hope March has been good thus far. We enter a weekend with rain after a busy week and before another busy week. Two CB6 committees met this week, and another will meet next week. On Monday, our…
Friday, March 1, 2024
I hope March has been good thus far. We enter a weekend and expect rain after a busy week and before another busy week. Two CB6 committees met this week, and another will meet next week. On Monday,…
Friday, February 23, 2024
/ maybe morning, I thought I’d scheduled this to be sent over 6 hours ago, but as much as I’d like to blame Constant Contact, it was my mistake. Fortunately, the content isn’t super time-sensitive…
Friday, February 16, 2024
We had some snow to start the week and are expecting some more to end it. I’ll be brief with three things: a recap, a reminder, and a recommendation. First, the hearing I’d been hyping in this space…
Snow, School, Alternate Side & More
I'd guess you've heard about the anticipated snow that's expected to fall. No matter how much snow sticks or falls, some service changes have been announced for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13th, such…
Friday, February 9, 2024
I hope February's first week went well and everyone celebrating has a very happy Lunar New Year! I'll focus on three things today. The first of those three is Council Member Aviles's legislation ,…
Friday, February 2, 2024
I hope February's first 40 hours have been fun and you've enjoyed Groundhog Day. In a literal and figurative sense, this year's Groundhog Day has some dark clouds as it's the 10th anniversary of a…
Friday, January 26, 2024
Hopefully, 2024’s 4th week has gone well. I’ve got a few things to share, recap, and remind you about. Firstly, last night at Van Alen and on Zoom, our Landmarks & Land Use(LMLU) committee met to…
Friday, January 19, 2024
Hopefully, you’re enjoying the snow as we head into the weekend after snapping our seven-hundred-day, snowless streak. While snow got lots of attention , other things happened in our orbit this week.…
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Tomorrow, Snow, DSNY & More
I’ll write a more detailed newsletter tomorrow, but I wanted to share that, due to the expected snowfall, Alternate Side Parking will be suspended tomorrow , Friday, January 19th. Parking meters will…
Friday, January 12, 2024
Hopefully, the first dozen days of 2024 have gone well. One of those dozen days, specifically Wednesday, Jan 10th, included 2024's first full board meeting. At the meeting, we approved a liquor…
Friday, January 5, 2024
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…
2023
Friday, December 15, 2023
Hopefully, you’re doing well as we head into the weekend following our final full board meeting in 2023. While the meeting was the last of the year, it was certainly not the least. Seven items were…
Friday, December 8, 2023
Hopefully, the holiday season's going well thus far, and to those celebrating, Happy Hannukah. We're heading into a weekend with plenty happening, including pies , Santa , markets, lighting of trees…
Thanksgiving, Lifts, Meetings & More
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. First, after years of advocacy,…
Friday, November 17, 2023
Hopefully, you’re doing well as we head into what’s expected to be a warm weekend. We can enjoy the warm weather, but it’s probably not something we should be thankful fo r . Of course, our…
Friday, November 3, 2023
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. What you do with that extra hour, and any other, is…
Friday, October 27, 2023
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…
Friday, October 20, 2023
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,…
BQE, RAIN, DAYLIGHT
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. The weekend will likely be rainy , and the BQE will definitely…
Friday, October 13, 2023
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. The weekend will likely be rainy , and the BQE will definitely…
Friday, October 6, 2023
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.…
Friday, September 29, 2023
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…
Friday, September 22, 2023
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…
Parts Of CB6 To Be Sprayed To Reduce West Nile Risk
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. More specific and…
Friday, September 15, 2023
To those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, L'shanah Tovah! May you have a happy, sweet, and healthy New Year. I'm glad to be getting back into the newsletter groove, so let's get to it. Since Labor Day,…
Air, Polls, Parking, Permits
I’ve got four items to highlight. 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)…
Friday, June 23, 2023
Summer’s first weekend starts with showers and a brief look at CB6’s recent past and near future. Last night Our Landmarks/ Land Use committee met last night and approved a one-story rear yard…
Meeting Tomorrow
A week from tomorrow, summer starts. Tomorrow, our full board meeting starts at 6:30 PM . It's a hybrid meeting with a virtual option via Zoom and an in-person component at Van Alen. The agenda…
Friday, June 9, 2023
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…
Air & ASP
I hope everyone is doing well. I am emailing to share a few updates. Firstly, the city's Air Quality Health Advisory has been extended until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, June 8th. If there are any changes,…
Friday, June 2, 2023
The first weekend of June is about to start, and reading this email may make it better. There's a lot happening across the district. You'll find listings of these happenings if you scroll down. But…
Friday, May 26, 2023
Summer is about to, unofficially , start. But before that, I’ve got two paragraphs, and some listings, for you to check out. First, our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee met last night. The meeting had…
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
I hope you're having a great week so far. CB6 started the week with a Permits & Licenses committee meeting to review two liquor license applications . One application is for a Mexican & American…
Friday, May 19, 2023
As the weekend begins, let's focus on the recent past and the near future. Our CB6 Transportation/Public Safety Committee met at Principles Cafe on Wednesday to review DOT's plans to extend the…
Friday, May 12, 2023
I'll attempt brevity as we end a week that included Wednesday's full board meeting. At the meeting, we welcomed ten new CB6 members, approved two liquor licenses, and were joined by city, state, and…
May Meeting Wednesday
I hope all’s well this May Monday. Congratulations to everyone sworn in as a Community Board member last week, and hoping everyone, not just board members, got to check out some Open Streets this…
Friday, April 28, 2023
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…
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Hopefully, April’s final week is off to a good start. CB6 started the week off by approving two liquor licenses last night. One was for a Pan Latin spot at 4th Avenue and 11th Street(463 4th Ave),…
Friday, April 21, 2023
First, to all those celebrating, may you have a joyful Eid. Secondly, for those keeping score, not only are the Knicks and Rangers in the playoffs, we unanimously approved three landmark items at…
Full Board Meeting Tomorrow
I’ve got one reminder and one recommendation to make. 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…
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
I hope you're reading this while enjoying today's weather. If not, tomorrow's another day. In addition to being another day, tomorrow, and Friday, are days on which Alternate Side Parking is…
Friday, April 7, 2023
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…
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Hopefully, April’s first five days have gone well for you. If not, reading this email could mark a turning point. So, for those observing Passover, I say Chag Sameach! Speaking of observing holidays…
Tom Miskel
Hopefully, you had a good March. If not, April’s only a few hours away. Sadly, it’s necessary to start by announcing the passing of long-time CB6 member Tom Miskel. In addition to being a member of…
Liquor, Parks, Participation
The final days of March have plenty going on set; let's get to it. Our CB6 Permits & Licenses committee meets tonight to review two new liquor licenses. One license is for a Middle Eastern restaurant…
Monday, March 27, 2023
The final days of March have plenty going on set; let's get to it. Our CB6 Permits & Licenses committee meets tonight to review two new liquor licenses. One license is for a Middle Eastern restaurant…
Loss, Anecdote, Empathy
I’ll get into more mundane things below my signature, but I couldn’t start today without commenting on the death of the great New York writer Pete Hamill . Pete Hamill was born and raised in our…
Friday, March 24, 2023
Before Spring's first weekend, I'd like to look backward, forward, and slightly beyond. Last night our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met and approved two rear yard extensions in the Park Slope…
Hopefully, your spring is off to a
Email from Share this email as a link. Hopefully, your spring is off to a good start. To all those who celebrate Ramadan, may you have a peaceful and blessed month. I want to draw your attention to…
Hopefully, your spring is off to a good start. To all those wh
Email from Hopefully, your spring is off to a good start. To all those who celebrate Ramadan, may you have a peaceful and blessed month. I want to draw your attention to some spring meetings.…
Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, and hopefully, regardless of whether or not you celebrate, you do not need any snakes to be banished . Before we start the weekend, if you’d like to review last night's…
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I hope you’re doing well on this windy Wednesday, and the ides of March are no cause for concern. Tomorrow, March 16th, we have a BQE-focused CB6 Transportation/ Public Safety Committee meeting. It’s…
I hope you're doing well as we hea
Email from Share this email as a link. 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. On Monday, we hosted a town hall with…
I hope you're doing well as we head into the weekend. But, fir
Email from 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. On Monday, we hosted a town hall with Representative Goldman focused on…
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
I've got a recap, a reminder, and a bit of hope this seventh day of March. First, last night we hosted a town hall with Representative Goldman focused on the U.S Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) storm…
Friday, March 3, 2023
As we start March's first weekend, I'll point to something slightly beyond it. We're hosting a Zoom Town Hall on Monday, March 6th , at 7 PM, with Congressmember Dan Goldman. The focus is the Army…
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
I’ve highlighted a few items to check out in these final slushy hours of February. First, DOT is hosting an in-person BQE workshop at the Brooklyn Friends School in Brooklyn Heights tonight at 6 PM .…
Friday, February 24, 2023
Some CB6 centric content before February’s final Friday comes to a close. The CB6 Landmarks/ Land Use Committee met last night. You’ll find a meeting recording and additional materials at:…
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Hopefully, the following CB-centric items will brighten this gray day. First, our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meets tonight on Zoom at 6:30 PM. The agenda has 4 items. 2 landmark applications are up…
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
I’ve got a few brief reminders for this shortened week. 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 .…
Friday, February 17, 2023
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 . So, on Monday , there will…
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Hopefully, your week and Wednesday are going well. I've got some civics to share. First, tonight at 6:30 PM, our CB6 Parks & Environmental Protection Committee meets over Zoom. The agenda includes…
Friday, February 10, 2023
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…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
I hope that February's gone well thus far. I've got some civic suggestions and reminders. First, our Full Board meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8th , at 6:30 PM . It's a hybrid meeting with…
Friday, February 3, 2023
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. I’ll highlight…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
It's but a few hours until February, and snow's not been seen. So while we wait, I'll highlight some civic activity. Last night our Permits & Licenses Committee met, reviewed, and approved liquor…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Spring-like winter weather continues, and we have less than forty hours until February. We also have less than four hours until our Permits and Licenses Committee meets to review two liquor license…
Friday, January 27, 2023
We're almost done with the least-liked month . But, before it ends, I have three items to highlight. First, you can still see the plans and turn in any comments if you missed the Brooklyn Bus Town…
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Maybe it’s an homage to Groucho Marx , but despite seeing snow yesterday, our snowless streak continues . Regardless, macro and micro civic life continue. On the macro side, Mayor Adams gave his…
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The snowless streak continues while civics never stops. To that point, the Gowanus CAG meets tonight ; on Thursday, we've got a Landmarks meeting, and the MTA hosts a Brooklyn Bus town hall . The…
Friday, January 20, 2023
Before the weekend gets going, I’d like to highlight two things. First, this morning I, along with CB6 Chair Eric McClure, and Transportation chair Doug Gordon participated in a walk-through on 9th…
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
I was unsure whether to highlight existential or immediate interests, so I’ll try both. Of the immediate, 16 CB6 restaurants are participating in NYC restaurant week. Go to bit.ly/cb6restaurantweek…
Friday, January 13, 2023
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…
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
You may already know that a cyclist was killed in a crash this morning at the 9th Street and 2nd Avenue intersection. According to police reports, the crash involved a 37-year-old woman on a bicycle…
Liquor License Meeting Tonight
The sun may have already set, but the day is hardly over in CB6, Tonight, at 6:30 PM, over Zoom , our Permits & Licenses(P&L) committee will review liquor license applications for three local…
Friday, January 6, 2023
With thirteen votes thus far, other governmental bodies have lived out the theory of eternal reoccurrence . As a community and governmental body, CB6 tries to be more linear. To that point, the first…
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Hoping your 2023 is off to a great start on this too-warm Wednesday. Our state and federal legislatures, in Albany and D.C., have kicked things off. For once, with quick leadership elections , Albany…
2022
Happy New Year!
Year! Good evening, I'm sharing a couple of items on this final Friday of 2022. First, since Sunday is New Year's Day, it'll be observed on Monday, January 2nd. What's " observed " mean in this…
Happy Holidays!
Today may be Festivus , but I’m not airing any grievances in this email; I’ll stick with civics as a cold Christmas weekend begins. Christmas is Sunday, December 25th; as such, it’ll be observed on…
Week Was, Weekend Will
We're heading into a final fall weekend that'll see rain stop and Hanukkah start . A happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate. This weekend follows a work week that included BQE workshops and, on…
Monday, December 12, 2022
The sun will start setting progressively later in fewer than ten days. Our final full board meeting of 2022, on Wednesday a 6:30 pm, is about 48 hours away; via Zoom and in-person at the Van Alen…
Lights, Landmarks, Meetings
The sun's already set, and the weekend has begun. I'll be brief. Our Landmark/Land Use(LM/LU) committee met last night with two items on the agenda . Mark Shames led the Land Use(LU) side of the…
Reminding, mapping, meeting
Today must, due to democracy , hold the record for most puns referring to a Ray Charles song . However, since you’re reading this, our ever-active community must be on your mind. Read the rest of…
Meetings, Places, Seasons
December days, as the Counting Crows noted , go by so fast. So I’ll keep that theme for today’s newsletter. I’ll start in CB6’s sphere of influence. Our Permits & Licenses committee met on Monday…
Savings, Meetings & More
Today has been dubbed “ Cyber Monday ,”; a day for deals and online savings. If you’re among those seeking savings in the cybersphere, I’ll point out two enlightening no-cost options that are open to…
Thanks,Thursday, Friday
Hopefully, you’re doing well and are prepared or enjoying the preparations for Thanksgiving. If you’re not, the items below could help turn things around. First, people have asked about sanitation…
Applications, Distractions, Futures
If you're already among the millions traveling for Thanksgiving, there's a good chance you're dealing with delays. There's also a good chance that the items below will distract from delays, so check…
Monday, November 21, 2022
In a week more famous for travel, turkey, football, family, and consumerism, the usual fare of this newsletter, civics, may not be the first thing on your mind. However, since you already opened this…
Friday, November 18, 2022
The sun’s already set as we begin a weekend with a potential for frost . If one enjoys the cold, our community has plenty to offer outside. That includes a potluck harvest in Cobble Hill , bulb…
DOT, GAP, CHA
Hopefully, everyone reading this is doing well on this once- windy Wednesday. I want to highlight two items for tonight. First, at 6:30 pm TONIGHT, the New York City Department of Transportation…
Civically Contrasting
We start this weekend on Veterans Day with wind, rain , and appreciation for all who served . This follows a week that saw a midterm election for federal & state offices as well as our November board…
Vote Tomorrow, Meet Wednesday
It may feel late, but you can't vote early anymore. After nine days of early voting, Brooklyn led the city & state with over 135k ballots cast. While it's undoubtedly good, the election isn't just…
Voting, Timing, Running, Meeting
We've begun a weekend involving an election, an extra hour, a marathon, and more. The election will determine who'll be the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, federal & state legislators,…
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The warm weather, which isn't a good sign , remains. Four voting days remain in this year's election. An election that determines who'll be Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, federal &…
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
We start November with disturbingly warm weather and seven days left to vote . Years ago, democracy and weather may have seemed unrelated. However, in the present day, they're directly connected to…
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The humid weather and increasingly early sunsets contrast in an annoying fashion. However, with a focus on the near future and the recent past, hopefully, the contrasts contained in the following…
Permits & Licenses Meeting & More
I'll highlight three items and make one suggestion. First, to all those who celebrate, happy Diwali! Second, our Permits & Licences committee meets tonight at 250 Baltic Street at 6:30 PM. The agenda…
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The sun’s already set, so I’ll be brief. 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…
Friday, October 14, 2022
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 . With that in mind, I won’t hold…
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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…
Friday, October 7, 2022
There are two items I'd like to highlight before you get started on your weekend if you haven't already done so. First, Brooklyn Community Board 6’s Landmarks/Land Use (LMLU) Committee met last night…
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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…
Friday, September 30, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we close out September and wait for October with umbrellas in hand. If the unintentional reference to a Rihana song didn’t make it clear, it's expected we will…
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Last night, as advertised, we had our first in-person meeting since the Zoom ignorant days of February 2020. With quorum reached, our Chair, Peter Fleming, called the meeting to order at 6:40, and we…
Full Board Meeting Tomorrow
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.…
Friday, September 23, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we start the first weekend of fall. First, for those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, L'shanah Tovah! Happy 5783, and may you have a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.…
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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. The agenda will focus on two applications to the Landmark…
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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…
Monday, September 19, 2022
Ten days from now, at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 28, at P.S. 32 , we’ll have our September board meeting . It will be our first in-person full board meeting since we met at Methodist Hospital on…
Friday, September 9, 2022
Hopefully, this email finds you well as we head into September’s second weekend. I’ll highlight two items and make a suggestion. First, Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency regarding the…
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
While it's not officially fall, indicators, such as pumpkin spic e and autumnal imagery, are already here. However, more than any fall "vibes", especially for families with children, it’s definitely…
Friday, September 2, 2022
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…
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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…
Vote Tomorrow
Hoping you had a good weekend as we see some sporadic showers anoint the week. 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…
Friday, August 19, 2022
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…
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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. However, you can help lift turnout…
Monday, August 15, 2022
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. These totals are slightly lower than after two days in…
Friday, August 12, 2022
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…
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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. That item is the 10th congressional district. It…
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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…
Friday, August 5, 2022
Hoping all is well as the heat advisory ends with potential storms headed this way. Summer, especially August, has a reputation for being lazy. Our community may be an exception to that rule,…
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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 . I’ll be brief…
Monday, August 1, 2022
Hoping your August is off to a good start. I've got three items before the heat returns . First, New York State & New York City have declared monkeypox a public health emergency. NYC has about a…
Friday, July 29, 2022
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…
Landmarks/Land Use Tonight
I hope you’re handling heat and humidity well, and congrats to those celebrating a subway series sweep . First, something not impacted by heat, our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meets tonigh t over…
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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 . So, like Lindor or Judge,…
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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…
Monday, July 25, 2022
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. Hopefully, you haven't…
Friday, July 22, 2022
Hopefully, the heat isn't impacting your well-being too much as we head into the weekend. The heat advisory will remain in effect until at least Sunday night. City pools and beaches are open, and…
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Hopefully, despite the heat , this email finds you well. The heat advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, July 24th . Places like libraries, senior centers, and even organizations like the Van…
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Hopefully, despite the heat , this email finds you well. The heat advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, July 24th . Places like libraries, senior centers, and even organizations like the Van…
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Hoping this message finds you safe and cool on this dangerously hot Tuesday. With temperatures approaching 100 degrees, a heat advisory is in effect today, tomorrow, and likely Thursday. Cooling…
Monday, July 18, 2022
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, Covid- 19 is still very much here. The…
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Hopefully, this email finds you well on this, possibly thunderous , Thursday. First, on the unfortunately familiar note that Covid-19 rates have been rising. So, keep testing , and now that everyone…
Monday, July 11, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the week in some sun . Despite the sunny day, Covid-19 rates and hospitalizations due to the BA5 variant are a dark cloud rising. However, those rates are…
Friday, July 8, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that we could see some rain . The weekend and week ahead have many things going on. Such as f ree movies , waterfront performances , open…
Friday, July 1, 2022
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…
Thursday, June 30, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we close out June. 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…
Polls are Open until 9 PM
I hope this email finds you well on this 28th day of June. Today is the Primary Election for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions. Polls are open until 9 p.m . To…
Friday, June 24, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend after a busy week. That "busy" label is owing to multiple events directly under the umbrella of CB6. That included yesterday's Last-Mile…
Last Mile Warehouses Forum, Gowanus Updates
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 . First, at 5 pm in Red Hook’s PS 15 auditorium,…
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Hoping this email finds you well during summer's second day. I have follow-ups and reminders for the near future. Last night DOT presented to our Transportation & Public Safety Committee regarding…
BQE Before Sunset
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…
Friday, June 17, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend . It’ll be a very busy weekend and workweek. So I’ll quickly highlight some of what I’m referring to. Starting tomorrow , Saturday, June…
Thursday, June 16, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this gray Thursday . I have two items to highlight today; one recap and one reminder. Last night, our Parks Committee met and discussed the possibility of Upper…
Parks Tonight
I hope this email finds you well on this fifteenth day of June. I have four items to highlight ; two reminders and two announcements. The most immediate reminder is that tonight , Wednesday, June…
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this pleasant fourteenth day of June. I have two reminders and an announcement to highlight. One reminder is that Borough President Reynoso will hold a virtual…
Monday, June 13, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this warm thirteenth day of June. I’ll be very brief today. First, today is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary elections for…
Pride, Town hall, More
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend after a week highlighted by Wednesday’s Full Board meeting. If you missed the full board meeting, you could watch it here on Youtube .…
June Meeting Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this, potentially rainy , 7th day of June. I've been under the weather and will use my absence and experience as an opportunity to remind you to get vaccinated and…
Friday, May 27, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as summer unofficially begins with Memorial Day weekend. I have a couple of items to highlight. First, last night, our CB6 Landmarks/Land Use (LMLU) Committee met and…
Landmarks/ Land Use Meeting Tonight
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-sixth day of May. I have two reminders and a suggestion. First, tonight the CB6 Landmarks/Land(LMLULU) Use Committee meets over Zoom at 6:30 pm. The…
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I hope this email finds you well. I have three items 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.…
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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. First, as I’m sure you’ve heard, there’s…
Monday, May 23, 2022
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. First, the court-ordered special master for redistricting has…
Friday, May 20, 2022
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. First, the court-appointed special master hasn’t released his final and binding…
Thursday, May 19, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this formerly rainy Thursday, the 19th day of May. I have two items to highlight. First, if you’re interested in the proposed Interborough Express subway line,…
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this beautiful 18th day of May. I have two familiar items to highlight. First, regarding the newly proposed congressional and state senate maps, today is the last…
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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. First, the Health Department’s Covid-19 alert system has…
Monday, May 16, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this humid sixteenth day of May. In addition to being humid, today may also see thunderstorms. Please note that the National Weather Service has issued a “ Severe…
Friday, May 13, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. First, DEP is aware of the water discoloration in parts of our community district. They have crews working to resolve this asap. If this…
Thursday, May 12, 2022
I hope this email finds you well in the wake of our May meeting. Due to calendar conflicts, our 2nd Vice-Chair, Jerry Armer, chaired the meeting. Running a full board meeting was a familiar role for…
May Meeting Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny 10th day of May. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11th, at 6:30 pm, we have our May meeting. The agenda focuses on four applications for Certificates of…
Monday, May 9, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this ninth day of May. 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…
Friday, May 6, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into Mother's Day weekend on this rainy Friday. I’ll be very brief. While a lot is happening over the weekend and weeks ahead, be mindful that Covid cases…
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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…
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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. Speaking of…
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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’ll be extra brief with one…
Friday, April 29, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this 150th Arbor Day . I have two things to highlight, followed by a suggestion. First, last night, our CB6 Landmarks/Land Use (LMLU) Committee met and reviewed…
Landmarks/Land Use Tonight
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. First, tonight at 6:30 PM, our Landmarks/Land Use (LM/LU)…
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this 26th Day of April. I have three items to highlight, followed by a standard suggestion. First, as you may have heard, Mayor Adams gave his first " State of the…
Monday, April 25, 2022
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. First, in response to recent efforts to ban books across…
Friday, April 22, 2022
Happy Earth Day ! I hope this email finds you well on this 52nd Earth Day as we head into the weekend. A lot is going on this weekend, including Earth Day events , two inaugurations( CM Hanif , BP…
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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. Speaking of, I have…
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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 . However, I fall far…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this nineteenth day of April. I have two brief items and a suggestion. First, the COVID-19 infection rate is steadily rising. The city’s health Commissioner,…
Monday, April 18, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. I’ll briefly highlight three items and offer a familiar suggestion. First, the Office of Emergency Management has issued a Flood Watch and a…
Friday, April 15, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. We offer well wishes to everyone honoring Good Friday, a happy Ramadan to all those continuing to celebrate, and to all those beginning…
Thursday, April 14, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this warm and rainy Thursday. For all those who are celebrating, Happy Holy Thursday. As advertised , last night was our April Full Board meeting. Everything we…
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
I hope this email finds you, considering the day, well enough. 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…
Monday, April 11, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. I’d like to highlight three items and make one suggestion. First, about 47 hours from now, our Full Board meets over Zoom. If you’d like to…
PB,RFP,ASP
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. First, if you haven’t voted in Participatory…
Thursday, April 7, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy 7th day of April. I have two items to highlight today. First, keeping with the budgeting theme, our Executive( Governor ) and Legislative (Assembly ,…
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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…
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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. That theme is budgeting.…
Monday, April 4, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on thIs sunny 4th day of the 4th month. I’d like to draw your attention to a civic opportunity you can partake in either in-person or remotely. I’m referring to…
Inaugurating, Greening, Mulching , Budgeting, Quilting & More
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'm not fooling around when I say our community…
Restler, Reports, Rain
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. First, there are two meetings tonight that may be of…
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
I hope this email finds you well during these final 30 hours of March. I have three items to highlight. First, as you may already know, the Center for Disease Control ( CDC ) announced that it…
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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. Last night, our Permits & Licences (P&L)Committee…
Liquor Licenses Later
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. First, tonight, on…
Recap, Reminder, Stoop Sales for Ukraine
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;…
Landmarks/ Land Use Meeting Tonight
hope this email finds you well on this twenty-fourth gray day of March. I’m going to focus on two related reminders. First, as noted and noticed, the CB6 Landmarks/Land Use (LMLU) Committee will meet…
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
I hope this email finds you well with rain expected on this twenty-third day of March . I have three items to highlight. First, the Covid alert remains at Green(low) , and more mandates are rolled…
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this twenty-second day of March. As noted yesterday, we have a CB6 Landmarks/Land use meeting this Thursday and Permits & Licenses meeting next Monday . For those…
Monday, March 21, 2022
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 . Looking to the week ahead, we’ve got our Landmarks/Land…
Friday, March 18, 2022
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. Regardless of the outcome in Albany, we’ll be on Zoom…
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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…
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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. First, tomorrow, March…
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
I hope this email finds you well, or at least better than Caesar was two thousand and eight years ago today . Unfortunately, my focus today is highlighting two fires. One mentioned yesterday is the…
Monday, March 14, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on the 14th day of March, also known as “ Pi Day .” You may not be interested in the mathematical concept, but many folks use the day as an excuse to eat the baked…
Friday, March 11, 2022
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…
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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…
March Meeting Tonight
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,…
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Happy International Women’s day . I hope this email finds you well on this considerably colder than yesterday, March meetin g eve. I have three items, and I’ll go through them as quickly as I can.…
Monday, March 7, 2022
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. First, the…
Friday, March 4, 2022
I hope this email finds you well during this fourth day and the first Friday of March. As always, I'd like to highlight and remind you of a few things as quickly as I'm capable and follow that with…
Thursday, March 3, 2022
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. Anyway, I have three quick items. F irst,…
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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. Like lots of other days, I have three brief items…
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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.…
Monday, February 28, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we finish February. There are three quick items I’d like to highlight. First, a final reminder that our Permits & Licenses committee meets tonight at 6:30 PM over…
Friday, February 25, 2022
I hope this email finds you well as we close out the workweek. 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…
Landmarks/Land Use, Snow, ASP Suspension
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,…
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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’ll start with Council Member Lincoln Restler's panel discussion…
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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. EWCDH met last night, and our Landmarks Committee…
Thursday, February 17, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this unseasonably warm 17th day of February. I have a few quick items today. First, before any recaps, a reminder that tonight, at 6:30 PM, the Parks Departments…
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this 16th day of February. I only have a few quick items today. First, as noted and promoted , tonight’s CB6 Parks meeting starts at 6:30 PM over zoom , and it is…
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this cold 15th day of February that featured a sunset after 5:30 . As I noted yesterday, a lot is going on this week, especially regarding parks. The focus of…
Monday, February 14, 2022
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. A lot is going on this week, particularly when…
Friday, February 11, 2022
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…
Tonight, Last Night
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. Soon after calling the meeting to order, we heard…
Full Board Meeting Tonight , DEP CSO Tomorrow
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…
Tomorrow Full Board Meeting , Thursday DEP
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. First, as folks start to file their…
Board Meeting Wednesday, CSO Meeting Thursday
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…
Friday, February 4, 2022
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. But, before the weekend…
Thursday, February 3, 2022
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. First, The Office of…
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is hardly a holiday, nor is a groundhog a binding authority. Still, New York City’s answer to Punxsutawney Phil, Staten…
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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. First, the Red Hook…
Monday, January 31, 2022
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 . But before that,…
State of Snow
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. A state of emergency has been declared…
Landmarks Tonight, Snow Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this 27th day of January. The National Weather Service announced a Winter Storm Watch for NYC starting at 7 PM tomorrow, Friday, January 28th, until 7 pm on…
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this 26th day of January. 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…
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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. As previewed in prior newsletters, last night, our…
Permits & Licenses Meeting Tonight
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. First, tonight’s Permits & Licenses (P&L) Committee meeting, 6:30 pm over Zoom ,…
Friday, January 21, 2022
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. For one, this…
Thursday, January 20, 2022
I hope this email finds you well on this once wet Thursday, the 20th day of January. Id like to briefly mention three items. First, CB6 has long been on the record in support of ferry service…
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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.…
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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. What I mean is…
Friday, January 14, 2022
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 . There are opportunities to, if one…
Thursday, January 13, 2022
I hope this email finds you well following our first full board meeting of 2022. The voting agenda consisted of a letter to elected officials regarding the effects resulting from the proliferation of…
Full Board Tonight
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. It'll be…
Full Board Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this cold Full Board Meeting eve . There are some signs that the “Omicron Wave” of Covid-19 has crested . However, just because the infection stats aren’t breaking…
Weather Warning, Wednesday Meeting
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’ll be very brief and offer the…
Friday, January 7, 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 previewed…
Landmarks/Land Use, Snow, Sanitation
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…
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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…
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
I hope this finds email you well on this 4th day of 2022. 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,…
Monday, January 3, 2022
and Happy New Year! I hope this finds you well and ready for 2022; hopefully, it’ll surpass its two immediate predecessors. Undoubtedly a very low bar. On this 3rd day of January, the City is well…
Alternate Side Parking Suspended
Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations will be suspended tomorrow , Monday January 3rd for snow operations . Parking meters will remain in effect . Michael Racioppo, District Brooklyn Community…
2021
Happy New Year From CB6!
Year From CB6! Just like 2020, 2021 is indelibly imprinted on our memories. We've all lost something significant over the course of this pandemic, and many have lost more than anyone should have to…
Holiday Wishes From BKCB6!
Holiday Wishes From BKCB6! Share this email as a link. To all those celebrating Christmas Eve & Christmas, we at Brooklyn Community Board 6 wish you a very Merry Christmas! No matter where or if you…
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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…
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this palindromic Wednesday . Obviously, Omicron, and staying safe from it, is our collective focus as 2021 enters its final week. In addition, the citywide…
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Solstice View as Webpage Good evening, I hope this email finds you well and having a good winter solstice. First, thank you to everyone who attended last night's Economic, Waterfront, Community…
Last-Mile Meeting Tonight
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. First, a final reminder that our Economic Waterfront…
Friday, December 17, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this, way too warm , Friday. Covid-19 cases are multiplying, testing lines are long, omicron is spreading, events are postponed, places are closed, and it’s almost…
Thursday, December 16, 2021
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. I keep an eye on the…
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 15th day of December. Earlier today Mayor de Blasio, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) unveiled a…
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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. I mention this as there’s an Instagram…
Monday, December 13, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 13th day of the 12th month. The new statewide indoor mask mandate has gone into effect . It m eans that unless an establishment checks for proof of…
Friday, December 10, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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…
Board Meeting Tonight
I hope this email finds you well on this second Wednesday of December. 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…
Board Meeting Tomorrow
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…
Monday, December 6, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 6th day of December. 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…
Friday, November 12, 2021
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. If you missed the full board or want to relive it,…
Full Board Tonight
I hope this email finds you well on this, warmer than it probably should be, Wednesday. I’ll be brief in advance of our November Full board meeting , which begins tonight at 6:30 PM over Zoom. We’ve…
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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. First, tonight,…
Monday, November 8, 2021
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 . While it’s not as…
Friday, November 5, 2021
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…
Thursday, November 4, 2021
View as Webpage Good Evening, 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’ll be…
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 3rd day of November. I’d like to start by looking back to yesterday and congratulating everyone who won elections as they’ll have the great privilege of…
Election Day Eve & Memes
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off November. From the looks of it, Halloween, with the vaccination rate rising, seemed one of our more “normal” recent celebrations; “ Candy chutes” and…
Friday, October 29, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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.…
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this windy Wednesday . A point of interest, especially for those interested in transportation, today is the 117th anniversary of our city's Subway system . As a…
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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 . Last night, before the heavy downpour, our Permits and Licenses…
Monday, October 25, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek with a cit ywide flash flood watch in effect from 8 pm until tomorrow at 5 pm . As we saw this summer, such notices should not be taken…
Vote, Boost, Run
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…
Tonight! Transportation & Public Safety Committee!
I hope this email finds you well this Thursday, the 21st of October . I’ll be brief and remind you that tonight our Transportation & Public Safety Committee meets at 6:30’PM . The focus of the…
Tonight! Red Hook Coastal Resiliency
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 . But you may not know…
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
I hope this email finds you well this, cooler than it’s been, Tuesday. Just a quick reminder that we’ve got a few upcoming meetings. Tomorrow our Parks & Environmental Protection Committee , we’ll…
Monday, October 18, 2021
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that saw the return of Open Studi os and a Battle of Brooklyn reference on Saturday Night Live . I’ll be brief but want to remind you that we have 2…
Open Studios Returns!
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. While the warm weather may not be welcome, the return of Arts Gowanus open studios most definitely is. That means hundreds of artists,…
Thursday, October 14, 2021
I hope this email finds you well after last night’s, relatively brief, board meeting. If you missed it or want to relive the magic, you can watch it on Youtube . The voting portion consisted of one…
Board Meeting Tonight
I hope this email finds you well on this gray day. 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…
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this once sunny Tuesday . First, as I write this, the City Council’s Gowanus Rezoning hearing is ongoing, and you can watch it her e . Then, when the recording is…
Alternate Side, Sanitation, Schools
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).…
Friday, October 8, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as you head into a warm and possibly rainy fall weekend. Our community has a lot going on this weekend, and the week ahead, so as usual, I’ll be brief and focus on…
Thursday, October 7, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny seventh day of October. I’ll be very brief with two quick items. First, as mentioned earlier in the week, this coming Tuesday, October 12th, the City…
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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. Firstly, happy birthday to Assemblymember Jo Anne…
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this gray Tuesday. I'll be brief but would like to focus you on three items. First, regular readers may recall an application for a Board of Standards and Appeals…
Monday, October 4, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we start the workweek with scattered showers and a social media collapse . It was great to see some folks reading (safely in person!) over the weekend at events…
Thursday, September 30, 2021
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. First up, and the…
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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. First, as we've supported , and you may have heard…
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this National Voter Registration Da y as we as we brace for the impact of a storm . Concerns about the impact of storms are a topic at multiple meetings listed…
Monday, September 27, 2021
I h ope this email finds you well as we start the workweek. As we move further into fall, vaccination rates are rising, and thus more people can safely partake in items listed below my signature. So…
Friday, September 24, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first weekend of fall . Last night our Landmarks /Land Use Committee met. The agenda consisted of reviewing an application for a Certificate of…
Thursday, September 23, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this Thursday that’s been both sunny and grey . I’ll be brief but let you know that the Gowanus Rezoning ULURP continues to move along as the City Planning…
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
I hope this email finds you well in the first few hours of fall . While it may not feel like fall now, even with global warming , it eventually wil l, leading to more happenings held indoors and,…
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
I hope this email finds you well in the final 24 hours of summer. Again, for those observing Succoth, may it be joyous. Whether you've observed Succoth or not it’s the reason alternate side parking…
Monday, September 20, 2021
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. Whether you observe Succoth or not it’s the reason…
Friday, September 17, 2021
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…
Thursday, September 16, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 16th day of the month. Shifting from present to past tense, I hope all who observed Yom Kippur had an easy and meaningful fast. Looking to the future, I'll…
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 15th day of September. 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…
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 14th day of September. 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…
Monday, September 13, 2021
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’d include the…
Friday, September 10, 2021
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. The weekend begins with the 20th…
Thursday, September 9, 2021
I hope this email finds you well in the grey of today . 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 (…
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this Wednesday that feels like a Tuesday, and during which you may see some rain . I’ll be brief but first, a reminder that our September meeting, originally…
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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. First, if you…
Storm Service, Sanitation, Alternate Side
I hope this email finds you enjoying Labor Day weekend. I have three brief points worth your attention. First, if you need help dealing with Ida's impacts, such as removing flood water or filing a…
Friday, September 3, 2021
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…
Thursday, September 2, 2021
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…
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we start October and head into the weekend. Last night, as mentioned and promoted , our Transportation and Public Safety Committee met. The focus of the meeting…
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
I hope this email finds you well in the final hours of August. 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…
Monday, August 30, 2021
I hope this email finds you well during the final thirty hours of August. In those remaining hours, it's nearly impossible to avoid the humidity but, as it goes from 2 to 3 lanes , you should…
Friday, August 27, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that is already seeing some rain . However, unlike last weekend, the rain is not expected to break any records and, hopefully, it doesn’t…
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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 . We are, as is…
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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…
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 24th day of August. 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…
Monday, August 23, 2021
I hope this email finds you well following a weekend of shattered rain records and almost 10 inches of rain falling here in Brooklyn. However, while it’s not raining as I type this , please be…
Henri
I hope this email finds you well and safe. As you may already know, Tropical Storm Henri was “ upgraded ” to Hurricane Henri and was most recently “downgraded” back to being a tropical storm.…
Tropical Storm Warning
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…
Friday, August 20, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend with a tropical storm nearby. There’s been a fair amount of media attention(as far as community boards go) concerning what meetings will…
Thursday, August 19, 2021
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. Within those…
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 18th day of August, with a possible tornado spinning our way. I’m glad to find at least four diligent readers among our subscribers. I say this because in the…
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the era of Covid-19 vaccine mandates. The Mayor's executive order means that to dine indoors, go to a gym, movie theater, or museum, you’ll have to get at…
Monday, August 16, 2021
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. As always, I’ll remind everyone that it’s a great idea…
Friday, August 13, 2021
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. Due to that heat, I’ve…
Thursday, August 12, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 12th day of August during another dangerously hot day . Again, disregarding any risk of irritating you with repetition, I'll remind everyone, especially those…
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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 . For that reason, it’s important to stay cool and safe. Stay safe…
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this hot tenth day of August. I’ll be brief but begin by congratulating Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as she will become the first woman governor of New York…
Monday, August 9, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we begin the workweek. 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…
Immunity in time
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. There is…
Friday, August 6, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. Disregarding any risk of irritating you with repetition, I again remind everyone, especially those who want to participate in lots of…
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 5th day of August. 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% ,…
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 4th day and the first Wednesday of August. As mentioned previously, and in outlets with a greater reach than this newsletter, soon you’re going to need to get…
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 3rd day of August. 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…
Monday, August 2, 2021
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…
Friday, July 30, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, July 29, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this, soon-to-be, thunderous Thursday . If you read The New York Times today, you may have noticed, A1 above the fold, a story titled “ Delta Variant and Rise in…
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this, less hot than it’s been, Wednesday. Looking back before moving forward, after 509 days, a small contingent of our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met in person…
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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! First, for the first time in 509 days, CB6…
Monday, July 26, 2021
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. The importance of…
Friday, July 23, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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,…
Thursday, July 22, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Thursday. 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…
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
I hope this email finds you well despite the rain and, paraphrasing Simon & Garfunkel , the Hazy Shade of Summer . Due to the poor air quality caused by the haze, take necessary precautions, and…
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and to ale those in the Muslim community, EID Mubarak. I'll start with 2 unfun but necessary items. First, there is an Air Quality Advisory in effect, so please be…
Monday, July 19, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek. 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…
Alternate Side Parking Suspension
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…
Friday, July 16, 2021
I hope this email finds you well, and cool, as we head into the weekend with a heat advisory in effect . It could be even happier if more people were vaccinated against Covid-19. If you’d like to…
Thursday, July 15, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this dangerously hot Thursday. 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…
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Wednesday. To all those who are celebrating, especially with so many French ex-pats in our community, Happy Bastille Day! It could be even happier if…
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this grey Tuesday. 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…
Monday, July 12, 2021
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 look forward to not mentioning…
Friday, July 9, 2021
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. Also, as has been noted we’re on…
Thursday, July 8, 2021
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…
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 7th day of July. First, congratulations to our Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Councilmember Brad Lander on their primary victories and, so near…
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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. But, no matter who wins, a heat advisory…
Sunday, July 4, 2021
. I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend. There are a few service changes I wanted to remind you of. Even if these changes don’t apply to you directly, someone you’re barbecuing with…
Friday, July 2, 2021
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. But, if you’re sticking around, fireworks…
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and cool; welcome to July and Fiscal Year 2022 . The heat advisory remains in effect, and c ooling centers are open . While staying cool, you may want to read about…
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and cool. The heat advisory remains in effect, and c ooling centers are open . Con Ed is asking that customers try to reduce electricity use and avoid using…
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and cool. A heat advisory remains in effect, and c ooling centers are open . Last night our Permits & Licenses Committee met and approved the application for a new…
Monday, June 28, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and cool. There is a heat advisory in effect, and cooling centers are open . Despite this heat, we remain active, but I’ll brief. Our Permits & Licenses Committee…
Friday, June 25, 2021
I hope this message finds you well as we head into the weekend after a busy week. The busy week included an election, a full board meeting that featured a vote to approve the Gowanus Rezoning…
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
I hope this message finds you well. 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…
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Tuesday. Despite the lack of sunshine, just like yesterday , I’ll be brief. Today, as I’m sure you've already gotten a clue, there is a primary election…
Monday, June 21, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 21st day of June. 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…
Friday, June 18, 2021
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 . So last night, as many reading this saw, heard, or read…
Thursday, June 17, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this 17th day of June. I’ll be brief as tonight is likely to be a long one for CB6. Why is that likely? Because, as mentioned many times, tonight at 6:30 PM, our…
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this 16th day of June. We are continuing to make vaccination progress as marked by a fireworks display last night. However, if you haven’t yet been vaccinated,…
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on the 15th day of June. 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…
Monday, June 14, 2021
I hope this message finds you well as we start a busy work week. Tonight, Monday, June 14th , we have an Economic Waterfont, Community Development, and Housing Committee meeting . The meeting’s…
Gowanus Meetings
Just sending out a reminder about upcoming Gowanus rezoning-related meetings this week and next. On Thursday, June 17th , over Zoom, beginning at 6:30 PM, is our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meeting…
Friday, June 11, 2021
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. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, June 12th, early voting for our next city…
Thursday, June 10, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this 10th day of June. First, get vaccinated against COVID-19 asap . For yourself, others, and a normal that may seem a lot better than it was . I’m not going to…
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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. First, get vaccinated against COVID-19 asap . For yourself,…
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this horrifyingly humid and rainy 8th day of June. As we strive to move past the Covid-19 pandemic, people are still dying from the virus, so we’re not past it…
Monday, June 7, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this hideously hot 7th day of June. Covid-19 numbers keep sliding in the right direction as we’re down to numbers not seen since the earliest stages of the…
Friday, June 4, 2021
I hope this message finds you well as we head into the first weekend of June. Yesterday we held a public hearing on the Gowanus rezoning. It was 6 hours long, and over 150 people testified over Zoom…
Thursday, June 3, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this 3rd day of June. As most reading this know, our joint public hearing with CB2 concerning the Gowanus Rezoning is this afternoon. It is scheduled to start at…
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
I hope this message finds you well this Wednesday that, to me, and I assume others, feels like a Tuesday. Regardless, the reality is that tomorrow is Thursday, and the Gowanus Rezoning public hearing…
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
I hope this message finds you well after Memorial Day weekend as we kick off June and Pride Month . The Covid numbers of our community and city are as low as they’ve been since we've been tracking…
Gowanus Meetings & More
This is a follow-up reminder about upcoming meetings, specifically 4, related to the Gowanus Rezoning/ Rezoning adjacent items. First , as officially announced earlier this week, Thursday, June 3rd,…
Friday, May 28, 2021
I hope this message finds you well as we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer. It seems like there is more and more hope that this summer will be closer to “normal” than…
Gowanus Meetings & More
This is a follow-up reminder about upcoming meetings, specifically 4, related to the Gowanus Rezoning/ Rezoning adjacent items. First , as officially announced earlier this week, Thursday, June 3rd,…
Gowanus Meetings
This is a follow-up reminder about upcoming meetings, specifically 4, related to the Gowanus Rezoning/ Rezoning adjacent items. First , as officially announced earlier this week, Thursday, June 3rd,…
Thursday, May 27, 2021
I hope this message finds you well this warm Thursday. 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…
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
I hope this message finds you well this Wednesday. Covid cases keep dropping as more folks get vaccinated. If you haven’t joined the ranks of the vaccinated, click here and change that . While being…
Gowanus Meetings
This is a reminder about upcoming meetings, specifically 4, related to the Gowanus Rezoning. First, this Thursday, May 27th, at our Landmark/Land Use meeting , we'll have an informational…
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
I hope this message finds you well on this twenty-fifth day of May. Disregarding any annoyance that repeating this may cause, Covid numbers continue to look better, but we’re not done with the…
Gowanus Meetings
This is a reminder about upcoming meetings, specifically 4, related to the Gowanus Rezoning. First, this Thursday, May 27th, at our Landmark/Landmarks meeting , we'll have an informational…
Friday, May 21, 2021
I hope this message finds you well as we kick off the workweek. 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…
Thursday, May 20, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 20th day of May. I’m happy to report that Covid-19 numbers are still looking as good as they have in months. However, while we’ve got millions vaccinated,…
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 19th day of May. 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…
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 18th day of May. 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…
Monday, May 17, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the work week on this 17th day of May. The Governor announced that New York would adopt CDC guidance to allow those fully vaccinated against Covid-19…
Alternate Side & Shavuot
I hope my email finds you well as we close out the weekend. For all those celebrating, may you have a very Happy Shavuot! Please note that Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended tomorrow,…
Friday, May 14, 2021
I hope my email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, May 13, 2021
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. To all those celebrating, have a very happy Eid . Before a brief recap…
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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. If you're a…
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Tuesday and the eve of our full board meeting . For the first time in months, the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate is below 2 percent ! All other…
Monday, May 10, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the workweek. Continuing a great trend, our city and community’s Covid-19 statistics look better by the day. Positivity rates, death, and…
Friday, May 7, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, May 6, 2021
I hope this email finds you well this 6th day of May. 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…
May Full Board is One Week from Tonight!
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…
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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. After all, we’re an…
Monday, May 3, 2021
I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that kicked off with May Day . Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced that beginning on May 19th , most capacity restrictions will be lifted for most…
Friday, April 30, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this fine Friday, both the final day of April and Arbor Day . As we begin May, there’s a lot of stuff happening across our community. We’ve got park tours , comedy…
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this, and any other, Thursday. You may have heard that former and ostensibly future CB6 resident Mayor de Blasio announced that the city would “ fully reopen ”…
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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. Last night, as previewed in prior newsletters, our Permits…
Monday, April 26, 2021
I hope my emails find you well as we kick off the workweek and the final days of April. As always, our community will be busy. We have one CB6 committee meeting, and that is our Permits & Licenses…
Friday, April 23, 2021
I hope my emails find you well as we head into the weekend in the cold. However, it’s supposed to get warmer , and there are lots of things happening across our community, all with safety in mind,…
Thursday, April 22, 2021
and Happy Earth Day! Just like every other day on this earth, I hope this email finds you well. I’ll begin with the news that the City’s Curbside Composting Program is coming back. Enrollment begins…
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 21st day of April, a/k/a Earth Day Eve. Tomorrow, Thursday, April 22, there will be a lot going on related to Earth Day. Coincidentally our Landmarks/Land Use…
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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…
Monday, April 19, 2021
I hope my emails find you well as we kick off the workweek. 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…
Friday, April 16, 2021
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. As previewed, last night, our Transportation &…
Thursday, April 15, 2021
I hope my emails find you well on this rainy Thursday. It was good to “see” and hear from folks at last night's board meeting. If you missed it or want to rewatch it, you can see it here on YouTube .…
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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. If you're a…
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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. Again, our full board meeting will be held tomorrow in about 24 hours, and…
Monday, April 12, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Monday, the 12th day of April. Tonight marks the beginning of Ramadan, and before going any further, I’d like to wish Ramadan Mubarak to all those…
Friday, April 9, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. Now that everyone over 16 years old is eligible, the weekend sounds like a great time to find and make a vaccination appointment . May…
Thursday, April 8, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 8th day of April. I’ll be brief, but first, I have some good news to share. Last Thursday I, shared that CB6 member and Warren Street Tenant Association…
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
I hope this email finds you well this Wednesday. 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…
Eligibility, Crash, Council, Expo
May this email find you well on this sunny Tuesday. 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…
Draw, Participate, Vaccinate, Council, Comedy
I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable weekend that encompassed both Passover and Easter. While we don't have any CB6 meetings, our community and members remain busy this coming week.…
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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. Sadly, a…
No Fools, Free, Accessibility
I’m not attempting to fool anyone as I wish you well on this first day of April. For everyone observing Holy Thursday, hopefully, it’s a blessed day. The same goes for everyone celebrating Major…
Tonight, Tomorrow, Tanks
I hope this email finds you well during the final moments of March. Tonight at our YHSE committee meeting , we’ll hear from the NYC Test and Trace Corps and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music . It…
Fellowships, Ferries, Canoes
I hope this email finds you well during the final forty-eight hours of March. Last night, as advertised, our EWCDH committee met and had presentations from the Van Alen Institute and Gowanus…
Fellowships, Ferries, Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well during the final forty-eight hours of March. Last night, as advertised, our EWCDH committee met and had presentations from the Van Alen Institute and Gowanus…
Tonight, Tomorrow, Eligible, Access & Appointments
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…
A Brooklyn Ploy & The Week Ahead
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…
Phases, Vaccines, Dredging
I hope this email finds you well on a hazy but not lazy Thursday. As mentioned in previous newsletters, our Landmarks/ Land use Committee meets tonight at 630 PM . Just a few quick items before I…
Phases, Vaccines, Dredging
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Wednesday. The city has injected residents with 3.5 million vaccine shots, and a number of others have antibodies from contracting the disease, but…
Elevating in April
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Tuesday. Last night, as previewed in prior newsletters, our Permits & Licenses Committee met . CB6 Board Secretary Karen Broughton stepped up to chair…
Springing, Zooming, Meeting
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. The first week of…
March Meetings & More
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and, for those who celebrate, Happy Saint Joseph’s Day ! Whether or not one celebrates, I’d recommend grabbing a “ San Giuseppe ”at one of…
Bikes, Precincts, Zoning
I hope that this email finds you well on this rainy Thursday. I’ll be brief with a couple of quick items. First, it may interest people to know that the City Planning Commission approved Zoning for…
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit
If you’re wondering what the subject line of this email, “Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!”, meant you probably aren't Irish. What the phrase translates to from Gaelic is “ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to…
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit
If you’re wondering what the subject line of this email, “Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!”, meant you probably aren't Irish. What the phrase translates to from Gaelic is “ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to…
Vaccines, Parades & Reality
I hope this email finds you well on this Tuesday that saw some nonsticking snow or graupel. Today is the day before Saint Patrick’s Day, last year’s parade was canceled entirely, and this year…
Et tu, Newsletter? Share this email a link
I hope this email finds you well as we make our way through the, regardless of snow or a marmot’s predictions , last week of winter . As many were reminded last night , it’s been a year since we lost…
Et tu, Newsletter?
I hope this email finds you well as we make our way through the, regardless of snow or a marmot’s predictions , last week of winter . As many were reminded last night , it’s been a year since we lost…
Recent Past, Near Future
I hope this email finds you well as we enter a spring-like weekend and, for antiquated reasons, lose an hour of sleep . Although, in the time of COVID, time seems to be a flat circle . Regardless of…
Past, Present, Future
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. If you missed it or want…
Board Meeting Tonight
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. If you're a board…
Board Meeting Eve
I hope this email finds you well on this springlike eve of our March full board meeting. Speaking of tomorrow’s board meeting, it starts at 6:30 PM, and you can register for it here . Please note…
Monday, March 8, 2021
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. The Full Board agenda will review…
Friday, March 5, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. 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…
Thursday, March 4, 2021
I hope this email finds you well this Thursday, March 4th. I’ll again be brief, listing just a few items. Our full board meeting will again fall on the 10th , translation services in Spanish will be…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this springlike Wednesday. Did you hear the birds chirping this morning? I’ll be brief today—just a couple of quick notes. If yesterday (Tuesday) was your trash…
Milestones, Meetings, March
I hope this email finds you well on this cold and sunny Tuesday. As March gets going, we’re approaching several anniversaries . These aren’t celebratory milestones; we’re now a year into a pandemic.…
Monday, March 1, 2021
I hope this email finds you well amid the winds of March. 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. That…
Wolcott, Warnings, Weekend
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what is likely to be a rainy weekend. Last night, living up to its advanced hype, our Landmarks/Land Use Committee met to review the Board of…
Wolcott Tonight, Parking Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this sunny late February Thursday. In under 2 hours, the place to be will be Zoom for our Landmarks/Land Use Committee meeting . As highlighted over the past few…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on the 24th day of February without about 24 hours until our next meeting. The meeting I’m referring to is tomorrow’s Landmarks/Land Use Meeting held over Zoom.…
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on the final Tuesday of February. As previewed in previous emails, last night, we had an EWCDH committee meeting focused on Congresswoman Velasquez’s Public Housing…
1 of 2
I hope this email finds you well on this slushy Monday. It starts a week that will feature 2 CB6 committee meetings. Before mentioning those meetings, I’d like to thank everyone who congratulated me…
Ending one, Starting another
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. The first of…
Snow, Stuff, Alternate Side
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…
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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. As noted…
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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. This week, in CB6’s direct…
Friday, February 12, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. To everyone who celebrates, Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Ox bless you with health and good fortune. I’ll be brief and focus…
Thursday, February 11, 2021
I hope my emails find you well on all days, including this, snowy turned sunny, Thursday. 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…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this fair Wednesday. 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…
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on the eve of February's full board meeting. Speaking of tomorrow’s board meeting, it starts at 6:30 PM, and you can register for it here . Please note that it will…
Monday, February 8, 2021
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 don’t start drafting these newsletters…
Snow, Alternate Side, ETC - BKCB6, Sunday Feb 7
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for a storm that could bring up to 8 inches of snow with it. With that forecast, starting today, Sunday, Feb 7, from 4 am through 6 pm, there is a winter…
Friday, February 5, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we head into February’s first weekend, which could see some more snow . Before anything else, I have to thank the Park Slope Civic Council (PSCC) and its trustees…
Thursday, February 4, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this formerly sunny and snow reflecting Thursday. I’m sure there will be more articles with more explicit legal statements on the process. Still, for those who…
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this 3rd day of February. 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…
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
I hope this email finds you well with snow tapering off, shoveling having started and, according to Staten Island Chuck , Spring fast approaching. As previously noted , with the TRO partially lifted,…
Monday, February 1, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as snow continues to fall on this 1st day of February. I’ll be brief with a few quick service updates. School buildings are closed tomorrow , but, just like today,…
Snow,School, 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. With that forecast, starting tonight at 7 pm through 6 am Tuesday, there is a winter storm…
Gowanus ULURP Application
(again) Today is a case study in “ ask and, you shall receive”. At least, some of the time. What I’m referring to is, as you can see by clicking here and below , is the Gowanus ULURP application. The…
Friday, January 29, 2021
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. Speaking of CB6’s environs, it’s certainly been getting more attention…
Thursday, January 28, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and on this increasingly cold Thursday. I’m predisposed to begin this newsletter with the Gowanus hearing but instead, I’d like to start by thanking the Carroll…
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and on this final Wednesday of January. I think a lot of folks reading this, and the one writing it, are certainly intrigued in terms of what happens, if anything, at…
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I hope this email finds you well and able to enjoy some snow before it’s turned to slush. I didn’t plan to start again with Gowanus-related letters and how to move forward, but sometimes that is not…
Alternate Side Suspended Tomorrow
Email from I’m just emailing to give everyone a quick ”heads up” that tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26th, Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations will be suspended for snow operations . Parking meters…
Monday, January 25, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for some snow and whatever else comes with the final week of January. For regular readers of these newsletters, you’ll notice some carry over from last…
Friday, January 22, 2021
I hope this email finds you well as good news and vaccines are increasingly difficult to find of late. While I’m sending this newsletter a bit earlier than yesterday’s, there is some carryover. Our…
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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. One year ago today, the CDC announced the…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
I hope this email finds everyone well on this 20th day of January. 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…
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
I hope this email finds everyone well on this 19th day of January that feels like a Monday but is, in fact, a Tuesday. Some may have noticed that Friday’s newsletter was sent out a little later than…
Meetings, Manifesto
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 . Moving to more immediate and mundane concerns, on Monday, January 18th,…
Meetings, Manifesto
I hope my emails find you well on all days, but especially this Thursday, AKA today. As mentioned over and over again, last night was our first board meeting of 2021. It was good to “see” and hear…
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this fine Wednesday. 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…
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on the eve of our January board meeting. I’d like to thank everyone that liked, shared, and reposted our letter to the Mayor , urging him to work with the MTA to…
Monday, January 11, 2021
I hope this email finds you well on this busy Monday in a week that will feature our first general board meeting of 2021. Today, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to group 1-B , which includes…
Friday, January 8, 2021
I hope this email finds you well we close out the workweek. 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…
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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…
Alternate Side Suspension & Other Items
When I send an email, I hope that it finds you well. Today, Tuesday, January 5th, 2021, is no exception. With the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 having appeared in New York and infection…
Welcoming Letters
. I hope this finds you well and ready for 2021 to, hopefully, surpass its predecessors’ very low bar. With that hope in mind, we’ve written to the Mayor and Health Department urging faster and more…
2020
Happy New Year From CB6!
Year From CB6! The year 2020 is indelibly imprinted on our memories. We've all lost something significant over the last year, and many have lost more than anyone should have to bear. Let's also…
36 to 21
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…
The final 60
I hope this email finds you well as we count down the final 60 hours of 2020. Last night, as previewed in prior newsletters, our Permits & Licenses committee met and unanimously approved an…
Final Monday, Final Meeting
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. Alternate Side Parking is…
Holiday Wishes From CB6!
Holiday Wishes From CB6! Share this email as a link. To all those celebrating Christmas Eve & Christmas, we at Brooklyn Community Board 6 wish you a very Merry Christmas! No matter where, or if, you…
For rest of us
To all those who find tinsel distracting , I wish you a very Happy Festivus ! 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…
Sanitation, Rent, Recap
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…
Solstice, Zoning & More
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’ll be brief with a…
Alternate Side Parking Suspended All Week
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. I’m writing to everyone a quick heads up that Alternate Side Parking regulations are SUSPENDED through Saturday, December 26.Parking meters will remain…
Trains, Traffic, Toys
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…
Schools Open, Alternate Side Suspended
I hope this email finds you safe after having more snow in the last 24 hours than in the previous year. We are nearly, but not quite, back to the old new normal. As evidence, unlike today, school…
Weather Warnings & Well Wishes
I hope this email finds you safe and prepared for the impending snow. Hopefully, we’ve overprepared, personally and as a city, as this is undoubtedly the kind of thing where you’d rather be safe than…
Alternate Side Parking Suspended, Governors Island & More
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.…
It’s not light yet, but it’s getting there
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…
Indoor dining done after a busy week
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend after a week busy in the CB6 orbit. Before I recap any of the other news of the week, if you didn't already hear, unfortunately, Indoor…
Recap & Relive
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. It was good to “see” and hear from…
Board Meeting Tomorrow, Certified Next Year
I hope this email finds you well on the eve of the final CB6 Full Board meeting of 2020 . You can register and see the meeting agenda here. As previewed yesterday, and due to our Permits and Licenses…
Schools, Meeting & More
I hope this email finds everyone having had a good weekend as we kick off another busy week. This morning elementary schools will reopen their doors for in-person learning. As a reminder, students…
Weekend, Wednesday and Yesterday
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what’s expected to be a rainy and possibly snowy weekend. Last night our Landmarks/ Land Use Committee met and made recommendations to approve all…
Relive & Register
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%. So please do all that you can to stay safer and lower that rate. There…
3 for 1
I hope December, in its noggy goodness , is treating you well. 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…
Virtually Essential
Welcome to this year's final month. I hope this email finds you well in light of the problems our city still faces. The Covid-19 seven-day positivity rate is now 4.14, and the daily rate is at 5.72…
Foreseeable Future
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. If…
Schools Update
I am just sending out a piece of updated information on the city’s plan for reopening school buildings for in-person learning. School buildings will reopen for 3-K, Pre-K, and K-5 students on Monday,…
Zones & Zoom
I hope this email finds you well-fed, safe, and duly appreciative during this Friday famous for fanatical shopping. I’ll be brief, but I just want to remind folks that next week we have 2 CB6…
Happy Thanksgiving from CB6!
from CB6! We at Brooklyn Community Board 6 extend our warmest wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving. We hope you find much to be thankful for as the holiday season begins. Peter Fleming…
Eve, Remind, Schedule
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.…
Setting, Thanking, Expanding
I hope this email finds you well as the sun sets earlier and earlier. Unfortunately, the literal sunset isn't the only one taking place. Sadly former Mayor David Dinkins passed away at the age of 93…
Rituals, Rev, Meet
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…
Opinions, Orbiting, Options
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend after a busy and eventful week. In the CB6 universe, we held and/or co-sponsored 4 meetings. The first was on Monday with our Economic,…
Yesterday, Today, Tonight
. 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. We started things off…
Shift to Remote, Meet Tonight
. I hope this email finds you well as we continue this busy week on a Windy Wednesday. I just wanted to give a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight for our November…
Schools Closed, See You Tonight
. I hope this email finds you well as we continue this busy week on a Windy Wednesday. I just wanted to give a brief hello and reminder before "seeing" many of you later tonight for our November…
Presentations, Recordings, Meetings & More
. I hope this email finds you well as we continue this busy week. Last night, as previewed in the newsletter leading up to it and on social media, our Economic, Waterfront, Community, Development,…
Dredging, Meeting, Testing
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,…
Rules, Rides, Reflections
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the foreboding of a Friday, the 13 th weekend. As has been noted elsewhere, the most recent instance of the 13 th day of a month landing on a Friday…
Percentage, Public & Places
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 I am wrong about the…
Veterans Day
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…
Congrats, Covid, Continue
As always, I hope this email finds you well. I’ll be brief with a few matters in the CB6 orbit. First, a reminder/clarification that, since tomorrow is Veterans Day, our board is not meeting on it’s…
Celebrating, Stopping, Safety
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. I…
Peach, Spreading, Garden
As always, I hope this email finds you well. I'll be brief, but apropos of nothing, in particular, I'd wager certain state-centric songs by Ray Charles and Gladys Knight are very popular right now.…
Opting, Blending, Spinning
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,…
Early, Ended, Election
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,…
Early, Ended, Election
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of repeatedly refreshing my web browser and alternating between Kornacki & King . I'll be brief, but if you'd like to see New York election results click…
Highy Anxiety
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of repeatedly refreshing my web browser and alternating between Kornacki & King . I'll be brief, but if you'd like to see New York election results click…
4 Hours Left to Celebrate Election Day!
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 . If you plan to vote on the later side but are…
Celebrate Election Day!
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…
Celebrate Election Day!
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…
Early, Ended, Election
I hope this email finds you well as we brace for the, metaphorical, impact that is tomorrow's election. Early voting is complete and over a million votes were cast early and in person across the 5…
Last Chance To Vote Early!
and welcome to November! 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…
Halloween, Falling, Voting
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and Halloween so far. I’m just emailing to remind folks of a few things. The first of those things is that you can vote early until 5 PM today and 4 PM…
End of Early Voting, Resolutions, Recaps
As always, I hope this email finds you well. I start today with another CB6 "spoiler." Last night, as previewed in prior newsletters, our Transportation & Public Safety Committee met. During the…
Marching, Meeting, More
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Thursday. 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…
Today, Tomorrow, Tuesday
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…
Busy, Bike, Canal
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 say…
Early Voting Begins
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. Also, if you're…
Recordings,Recaps, Reality
I hope this email finds you well as we close out a busy week, and re-energize over the weekend before we head into yet another busy week. I’ve heard that NYC was slandered on national TV last night…
Zooming, Meeting, Electing
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. I’ll…
Tonight, Tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
I hope this email finds you well on this Wednesday. 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…
Evrémonde, Early, Absentee
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy Tuesday. Some reminders new and old today, but I’ll be as brief as possible. We are two weeks from the state and federal elections , but early voting…
Counting, Commenting, Collecting
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. On…
Civic Sweeps, Art Walks, Six's Schedule
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what is supposed to be, in contrast with today, quite sunny . I prefer rain, but if you're outside, please keep your face covered and your distance as…
Suggesting, Scheduling, Walking
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what is supposed to be, in contrast with today, quite sunny . I prefer rain, but if you're outside, please keep your face covered and your distance as…
Meeting, Magic, MEND
I hope this email finds you well after last night’s board meeting. It was good to “see” and hear from everyone. I’m sure we, and that very much includes me, will get the “mute/unmute/host function…
Magic, MEND, Meeting
I hope this email finds you well after last night’s board meeting. It was good to “see” and hear from everyone. I’m sure we, and that very much includes me, will get the “mute/unmute/host function…
Here, Now, Then
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. If you're a board member and haven't,…
Hopeful for tomorrow
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…
Rainy Reminders
I’m just sending out a few reminders on this rainy October Monday. Our October board meeting will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. You can register for it here and check out other happenings,…
ASP, DOE, DSNY for Monday
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far.I'm merely sending some reminders for tomorrow, Monday, October 12th. First, New York City public schools will be closed . No in-person classes or…
ASP, DOE, DSNY
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far.I'm merely sending some reminders for tomorrow, Monday, October 12th. First, New York City public schools will be closed . No in-person classes or…
Zooms, Zones, Masks
I hope this email finds you well as we head into, what is for some, a three day weekend while hoping to contain COVID-19 clusters and stopping any spikes from spreading. Of course, to do that, we’ve…
Stopping Spikes, Zooming, Masking
I hope this email finds you well as we head into, what is for some, a three day weekend while hoping to contain COVID-19 clusters and stopping any spikes from spreading. Of course, to do that, we’ve…
Zones, Plans & More
I hope this email finds you well and a bit less confused than at other points in the pandemic. 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…
COVID-19 Zone Finder
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…
Closure, Community Council, Flu Shots & More
I hope this email finds you well this Wednesday as we work to avert a second wave of COVID infections. To that end, the city is set to begin enforcing a series of state-mandated zoned shutdowns of…
Recommending, Mediating
I hope this email finds you well on this 6th day of October. 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…
MEND, BX, MORE
I certainly hope this finds you well in these increasingly uncertain times. We start the first full week of October with a lot of activity and cautionary stats across Brooklyn. On Monday, Governor…
Of mists and mellow fruitfulness
I hope this email finds you well as we enter the first weekend of October. Before going any further thanks for everyone that appreciated the October specific, Pete and Pete/Polaris reference in…
October, Tomorrow, Beyond
I hope this email finds you well as we enter the first weekend of October. Before going any further thanks for everyone that appreciated the October specific, Pete and Pete/Polaris reference in…
October, Tomorrow, Beyond
I hope this email finds you well as we start October. With high schools kicking off in-person learning today, we had our last “ first day of school ’ and with increasing uncertainty. One school has…
Trains, Transmission, Enfranchise
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. First, there was an encouraging drop in…
Ballots, Schools, Certification & RBG from JAS
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. First, some of the one hundred thousand or so prospective voters who were…
Starts, Stops, Schools
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…
Yom Kippur, ASP Reminder & More
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend so far and that, as stated above, members of the Jewish community have an easy fast for Yom Kippur. Also, please note that alternate side parking regulations…
First, Final, Future
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the last weekend of September, which doubles as the first weekend of fall. There's a lot of interesting stuff happening in the days and weeks ahead…
Thanks, Thursday, Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well as we kick off the last weekend of September, which doubles as the first weekend of fall. There's a lot of interesting stuff happening in the days and weeks ahead…
Thanks, Thursday, Tomorrow
I hope this email finds you well on this final Thursday of September. I’ll be brief today, but I want to once again thank the Warren Street Tenant Association for having me at their outdoor and…
Where there's a chance
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. The crises we face seem to…
Where we've been, determining where we go
I hope this email finds you well and that you've been enjoying the first day of fall. As I've mentioned, the COVID-19 trends have been going in a favorable direction around here, but we can't rest…
First, More, Last
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. The same hope extends to everyone…
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I know people across our community and beyond are grieving the loss of Brooklyn's Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With that in mind, I wanted to let you know that there will be a public remembrance of her for…
Neutral, 5780, Weekend
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the official final weekend of summer. Before getting into anything else, for all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I wish you L'shanah tovah. You may…
Neutral, New Year
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the official final weekend of summer. Before getting into anything else, for all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I wish you L'shanah tovah. You may…
Delay, Turn, Count
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…
Less Live, More Inequity
I hope this email finds you well this Wednesday that reminds me that it’s still technically summer. On our path to ”normalcy,” or more accurately, new normal, citywide public schools had their first…
Schools, Census, Sweaters
I hope this email finds you well on this autumnal Tuesday. Embracing fall stereotypes, I look forward to being resplendent in plaid and sweaters . Putting aside fall fashion humor, I’ll be brief as a…
Simon, Schumer, Scotto
I hope this email finds you well on this autumnal Tuesday. Embracing fall stereotypes, I look forward to being resplendent in plaid and sweaters . Putting aside fall fashion humor, I’ll be brief as a…
Simon, Schumer, Scotto
I hope this email finds you refreshed after a good weekend as we inch ever closer to fall. I’d like to begin by thanking Assemblymember Simon for co-hosting a roundtable event with United States…
Remembrance & Loss
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy Friday. 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…
Tonight, Two Weeks, Two Schools
Just like every other day, even on days that I don’t send a newsletter, I hope this message finds you well. I have a few items to go over before suggesting you check out items below my signature.…
The Price of Two Cities
I hope this finds you well, regardless of whether you appreciated yesterday's Great Gatsby reference or not. As the week teeters on hump-day, a fitness enthusiast backs off development and trolleys…
Whole, Week, Warren
Whole, Week, Warren Share this email as a link. “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…
Happy Labor Day
Day Share this email as a link. I hope this email finds you well on this fine Labor Day Morning. I’ll be brief as I just have a few time-sensitive reminders. First, Alternate Side Parking and parking…
Some other unofficial beginnings end
Some other unofficial beginnings end... Share this email as a link. I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend, marking the unofficial end of summer. As always, there’s some…
Landmarks, Lands, Possible, Park,Terrific
I hope this email finds you well on this mostly sunny Thursday. As you may have noticed in yesterday's newsletter, the next Landmarks/Land Use meeting includes a presentation on a proposal for an…
Delay, Spray, Save
I hope this email finds you well on this first Wednesday of September, and as the unofficial end of summer draws closer. I assume you know that public school buildings remain closed and in-person…
Rally, Write, Count
I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy and formerly rainy tuesday. There are a few critical reminders with a focus on schools and education. First, as mentioned yesterday , there is the…
Literacy & Letters
I hope this email finds you well as we countdown the final hours of August. It seems that, on an almost weekly basis, the New York Times is publishing yet another premature obituary for our city with…
Learning, Funding, Planning
I hope this email finds you well as we head into august’s final weekend. As always, some interesting stuff is happening across our district. Including the final night of “ Dine in Park Slope, ” art…
Learning, Counting, Funding, Planning
I hope this email finds you well as we head into august’s final weekend. As always, some interesting stuff is happening across our district. Including the final night of “ Dine in Park Slope, ” art…
Battle, Strike, Breathe
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. Speaking of education,…
Coffee, Canal, Cleaning
I hope this email finds you well on the final Wednesday of August. Public Schools and the city’s plan , or lack thereof, remains the focus of literally, with there being 1.1 million students along…
Suggesting, Lacking, Needing
I hope this email finds you well on this 25th day of August. 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…
Outdoor, Equity, Seinfeld
I hope this email finds you well after a pleasant weekend as the final week of August begins. For some, it may seem like yesterday that we were first hearing terms like "socially distanced" and…
Outdoors, Equity, Seinfeld
I hope this email finds you well after a pleasant weekend as the final week of August begins. For some, it may seem like yesterday that we were first hearing terms like "socially distanced" and…
Not Unto
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend. It's been great to engage in clarifying conversations with people who have responded so thoughtfully and passionately with varying…
Building Equity, Average Metaphor
I hope this email finds you well. 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…
A Battle, A Letter, A Percentage
I hope that this email finds you well on this once rainy Wednesday. Dedicated readers of this newsletter will take note of 2 consistent themes of late. One is the dedication of New Yorkers in…
Dedication, Distance, Testing
I hope that this email finds you well on this 18th day of August, just like do every other day. New Yorkers' dedication to following safety protocols has overcome health experts who thought our…
Dedication, Distance, Testing
I hope that this email finds you well on this 18th day of August, just like do every other day. New Yorkers' dedication to following safety protocols has overcome health experts who thought our…
Dine, MEND, Workout
I hope this email finds you well after a restful and rainy weekend. Throughout this pandemic, the issue of small businesses has been, whether through macro-scale policy and assistance, locally…
Too Fast, Bowling, Museums & More
I hope this email finds you well as we end the workweek. 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…
Collegial, Community, Questions
As I say in each update, and think about each weekend, I hope this message finds you well. I don’t have a ton to say besides the listings below my email signature but to shout out, in light of the…
Cooling, Dining, Schooling
Welcome to Wednesday, August 12th. The heat advisory remains in effect until later this evening and cooling centers remain open. Staying inside to keep cool? It's the perfect time to fill out the…
Good Going Forward
I hope this email finds you well on this eleventh day of the eighth month of the year two thousand and twenty. A big thank you to everyone who responded to my takedown of the myth of a less…
Surveys, Schools, Reminders
I hope this email finds you well as we get going into the second week of August. In this weather, nobody wants to read ramblings, so I’ll be brief. There is a heat advisory that will begin today at…
Heat advisory August 10 through 12 2
Heat Advisory Share this email as a link. I hope everyone has enjoyed the weekend so far. There will be a Heat Advisory in effect for New York City beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 10th, at noon,…
Surveys, Schools, Reminders
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…
Loss, Anecdotal, Empathy
I’ll get into more mundane things below my signature, but I couldn’t start today without commenting on the death of the great New York writer Pete Hamill . Pete Hamill was born and raised in our…
Loss, Anecdote, Empathy
I’ll get into more mundane things below my signature, but I couldn’t start today without commenting on the death of the great New York writer Pete Hamill . Pete Hamill was born and raised in our…
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Welcome to Wednesday, August 5th. 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…
Storm, Soliloquy, Safety Share this article as a link
I hope this email finds you well and safe as we brace for Tropical Storm Isais to hit NYC. New York City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning in effect citywide,…
Storm, Soliloquy, Safety
I hope this email finds you well and safe as we brace for Tropical Storm Isais to hit NYC. New York City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning in effect citywide,…
Reminder of Revenue
I hope this email finds you well as we kick-off August’s first weekday. I’ll begin with a practical reminder that Alternate Side Parking regulations are back in effect until September 5th. I’m…
Resources, Recaps, Bye July
I hope this email finds you well as we say goodbye to July, head into August and the weekend. There's some interesting stuff happening in the days ahead, both virtually and, at a safe distance, in…
Conserving, Speaking, Applying
I hope this email finds you well on this 30th day of July. 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…
Seeking clarity on both sides of the street
I hope this finds you well and not melting in the sweltering heat. Having heard quite a bit from constituents, often in direct response to this email (from drivers and non-drivers alike) asking for…
Today, Tonight & Beyond
I hope this email finds you well and as refreshed as possible with a heat advisory in effect. If you’re not headed out, and if you haven’t already done so, take ten minutes and fill out the census .…
Heat & Happenings
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. One distinctive aspect of…
Recapping, Reminding, Thinking, ASP OFF
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the final weekend of July. I begin by thanking everyone who took part in last night's “back to school “ town hall. This appreciation applies to the…
Asp Suspended July 10th up day July 27 2
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…
Recapping, Reminding, Thinking, Surveying
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the final weekend of July. I begin by thanking everyone who took part in last night's “back to school “ town hall. This appreciation applies to the…
Back to what?
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…
for H LInk
I hope this email finds you well on this 22nd day of July. 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, New & Old
I hope this email finds you well on this 22nd day of July. 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…
Today, Tomorrow, Thursday
I hope this email finds you having had a good first day of phase 4 and ready to enjoy day 2 . As previewed in newsletters over the past week, our Economic Development Committee met last night with a…
We’ll Grow Out of It
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,…
Heat advisory 2
Heat Advisory Share this email as a link. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend so far. I wanted to let everyone know that there will be a Heat Advisory in effect for New York City beginning…
Clarifications, Notifications, Phases
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…
Resuming Review
I hope this email finds you well on this 16th day of July. I'll start by saying after yesterday's criticisms of those in their 20s for not taking the pandemic seriously enough, I was pleasantly…
Kids these days
I hope this email finds you well on this, just like with all things 2020, a very different tax day. COVID numbers for NYC look “okay” for now, but there is a troubling detail buried within them…
Kids these days
I hope this email finds you well on this, just like with all things 2020, a very different tax day. COVID numbers for NYC look “okay” for now, but there is a troubling detail buried within them…
Summer, Schools, Safely
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’ll keep it…
Sites, Stats, Starts
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…
Asp Suspended July 10th up day July 10 2
Earlier today , I said if anything changed regarding Alternate Side Parking regulations, I’d let you know. With that,I want to let you know Alternate Side Parking regulations are suspended through…
Testing, Jamming, Canceling, Schooling
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first weekend of “ Phase 3 ”. The national record number of Covid-19 infections across the country reinforces that our rigorous practice of social…
Returning, Learning,Cooling
As always, I hope this email finds you well on this 9th day of the 7th month of the year of the pandemic. During this time of COVID-19, nothing is normal, or least not the old normal, and some things…
Returning, Learning,Cooing
As always, I hope this email finds you well on this 9th day of the 7th month of the year of the pandemic. During this time of COVID-19, nothing is normal, or least not the old normal, and some things…
Action, Daycare, Nets
The 3rd day of the 3rd phase sounds like a twilight zone episode, yet it is our reality this Wednesday, July 8th, 2020. Today is NYC’s “ Day of Action ” for all New Yorkers to get tested for COVID-19…
The Long Count & More
I hope this email finds you well on day 2 of phase 3. 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…
Two, three, eventually four Save this email as a link
I hope this email finds you well after the holiday weekend as we kick off “ Phase 3 ” of the reopening. Phase 3 means you can get a tattoo, get a manicure, play some basketball, and follow it up with…
Two, three, eventually four
I hope this email finds you well after the holiday weekend as we kick off “ Phase 3 ” of the reopening. Phase 3 means you can get a tattoo, get a manicure, play some basketball, and follow it up with…
Asp suspendedjuly 5 through 12 4
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. Please note…
Asp suspendedjuly 5 through 12 3
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. Please note…
Collapse, Suspension, Streets & Loss
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend. I’ll start with news of the building collapse at 348 Court Street, best known as the location of Body Elite Gym. I’ve…
Un
FY Share this email as a link. Good Morning, 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…
Not
21 Good Morning, 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…
Virtually, Literally
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. Tomorrow starts FY 2021 as New York City government is slated to finalize and…
Five, Fireworks, Pride Share this email as link
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. Please be aware…
Five, Fireworks, Pride
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. Please be aware…
Asp June 28 2
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. Also, to help clarify, as the flyer…
Asp June 28 1
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. Also, to help clarify, as the flyer…
friday June 26th 2
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…
Alternate Explanation , Beaches & More
I hope this email finds you well on this 25th day of June. Most results from Tuesday's election are still being determined as the record-setting number of people that voted by mail together with the…
Al's Advice, Alternate Side & More
I hope this email finds you well on this warm Wednesday. 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…
Al's Advice
I hope this email finds you well on this warm Wednesday. 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…
Early & Once
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 &…
Second, Summer, Start
I hope this email finds you safe at the start of summer and the second phase of our reopening. 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…
Asp June 21 2
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. So, as I like to keep my word, I want to let you know that…
Juneteenth, Phase 2, The Weekend
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…
2 Phases, 2 Letters, 2 Members of Congress
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? It means we took a small step out of the woods, and we may eat outside, go to…
Correction, On Track, Resources
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.…
Postponed & Checking in later
I hope this email finds you well on this final Tuesday of Spring. Without getting too far ahead of ourselves, there may well be some good news coming just in time to be close to folks on…
We're on First, What's on Second
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…
Opening, Reminding, Voting
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…
Thursday, June 11, 2020
I hope this email finds you well on this rainy & humid Thursday. COVID-19 cases drop here , spike there , and persistent and pernicious symbols of treason fall across the land. I’m not confusing…
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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’ll be brief, but I’d like to remind folks that a week from today, we have our June…
2 of 1
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…
Reopen to Remember
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…
Asp June 7 3
Last week, I said if anything changed regarding Alternate Side Parking regulations going into effect as we ”reopen”, I’d let you know. With that, despite lacking a transportation plan , I want to let…
Phasing under Curfew
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. No matter how or when we "reopen"…
Curfew, Masks, Phasing, Testing
As always, hope this email finds you well. 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,…
Reopening, Returning, Not Regular . I hope this email finds you well. I don't know if it's due
Reopening, Returning, Not Regular Share this email as a link. I hope this email finds you well. I don't know if it's due to COVID-19, the content or curfew paired with a compulsion to send a…
Reopening, Returning, Irregular . I hope this email finds you well. I don't know if it's due t
Reopening, Returning, Irregular Share this email as a link. I hope this email finds you well. I don't know if it's due to COVID-19, the content or curfew paired with a compulsion to send a newsletter…
4th
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly. Anyway, since I turned 18, I hadn't thought of a curfew…
3rd
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly. Anyway, since I turned 18, I hadn't thought of a curfew…
2nd
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly. Anyway, since I turned 18, I hadn't thought of a curfew…
Curfews & Contracts
I'd like to start by thanking everyone who reached out after yesterday's newsletter. I never knew Samuel Beckett would resonate so strongly. Anyway, since I turned 18, I hadn't thought of a curfew…
Worstward
I hope this email finds you well as June begins. 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…
Cole Porter & More
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…
Cole Porter, Reopening, Resources
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…
In Session, In Nature, In Transit
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…
Too Much Loss, Need Something New
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…
Upcoming, Alternate, Reality
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…
Howard Beale, Beaches, Businesses
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…
Registrations, Reminders, Waves & Spikes
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…
An Old Friend, A Town Hall, SYEP
I hope this email finds you well on this 20th day of May. 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…
Closed beaches, Summer School, Freelance
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 didn’t realize…
1st Draft
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…
A loss, Pause, Check- In
I hope this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be a warm weekend. Sadly, I begin with the news of a loss for our CB6 and Red Hook communities as Carolyn Broughton, the sister of CB6…
Streets, Seamless, Al Smith,More
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…
Second draft Wednesday May 13
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…
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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,…
2nd draft
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,…
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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,…
Monday, May 11, 2020
Seamless, Serenity, Alternate Side 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…
May 8
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. As New York's COVID-19 numbers continue to move in the…
Relive, Recap, Resources
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,…
Reminding, Registering, Checking in
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…
Restaurants, Registration, Check, Legislation
I hope this email finds you well on this unseasonably cold Cinco De Mayo. I only recalled this afternoon that it's Cinco De Mayo. Failing to remember the significance of a date is one of the most…
Mistake of 98, Congratulations Congresswoman, Teacher Appreciation
I hope this email finds you well on this 4th day of May. 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…
Tom Joad, Schools, Streets, Sound
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 . There are 2 important updates about things we've recently…
Face & Letter Coverage, 1 AM, 5 AM
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the last bit of April showers in its waning hours. While the Covid-19 numbers move in the right direction, nobody is just assuming it will remain that…
Upcoming & Optimism
I hope this email finds you as well on this cloudy and unseasonably cold, Wednesday that seems to fit the times. While we continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, the economy shrinks at an…
Letter to the Commissioner, Grading, Java, More
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…
Safety, Schools, Streets
I hope this email finds you well as we head into the last few days of April. Our distancing continues to pay dividends in the form of a decreasing death toll, fewer hospitalizations, and other…
Range of Ideas, Resources, Reminders
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…
Acceleration, Deceleration, Registration
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. In stark contrast to just a few weeks ago, regarding…
Earth, Ride, Register
and, as the graphic above reminds us, Happy Earth Day ! 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…
Earth Day
and, as the graphic above reminds us, Happy Earth Day ! 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…
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Checking in, Reminding, Reading 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…
Monday, April 20, 2020
Memories, Reminders, Resources I hope this message finds you well after, hopefully, a good weekend. I start this message on 2 sad notes in our community. First, our former and longtime Landmarks…
Friday, April 17, 2020
While Paused, Raffles, Resources, More... I hope this message finds you well as we head into what we recall as the weekend. I have no other "Pause" to compare this one too, but it seems like a lot is…
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Mayor gets asked about CB6, Pause, some more..... I hope this message finds you well. The Governor has announced that the decidedly unrefreshing “Pause” has been extended until, at least, MAY 15th .…
Beatles, Letters, Requirements, Resources I hope this email finds you well on a day that once had significance as “Hump
Beatles, Letters, Requirements, Resources 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…
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
SYEP, Webinars, Insurance I hope this email finds you well on this partly cloudy Tuesday. There is a limit of how “well” anyone can be right now given the COVD19 death toll and clear constitutional…
Stay Home, Cover Your Face, Protect you, Protect Me
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 that if you do go outside,…
No Time For That Now, Context, Resources, Easter
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…
No Time For That Now, Context, Resources, Easter
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…
Stuck Inside of Mobile, Cheer, Share, Flatten
I hope this email finds you well on this formerly thunderous Thursday. 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…
Recap, Raffle,Resources
Good evening, I hope this message finds you well and safe, and to those celebrating Passover , I say, “Chag sameach.” I’d like to start by thanking the over 100 people who joined last night’s…
Check In, Resources & More
I hope this message finds you well and safe this spring Tuesday, as sadly our necessary "Pause" must continue. We've already had over 100 people sign up for tonight's "Community Check-In" panel, and…
Check In Tomorrow, Data, Maps & More
I hope this message finds you well after another lost weekend as we kick off the first full week of April 2020. As the Governor announced earlier, the statewide "Pause" has been extended until at…
Check In Tuesday, Data, Maps & More
I hope this message finds you well as we head into what was once known as, and hopefully will be again the weekend. I'll start by letting everyone know, as teased earlier in the week, that Tuesday…
COVID Context, Resources & More
As always, I hope this message finds you well as possible during the ongoing crisis. Yesterday's update or, to borrow a description from GBD, "Broadsheet" , focused on telling people to fill out the…
Census Day, Take Out Night
As always, I hope this message finds you well. 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…
Wishing For a Safe and Speedy Recovery, Resources, Community
As was the case long before the COVID-19 crisis hit, I hope this message finds you well. I'd like to start by wishing a safe and speedy recovery to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez , who has been…
Letter, Listings, Resources
I hope this email finds you safe, well, and as emotionally centered as could be expected right now. I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and…
Pause, Letter, Lists, Resources
I hope this email finds you safe, well, and as emotionally centered as could be expected right now. I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and…
Still Paused, Letter Writing, Resources
I hope this email finds you safe, well, and as emotionally centered as could be expected right now. I'd like to start by thanking Gowanus By Design (GBD) , Portside NY and Resilient Red Hook , and…
Home, Resources, Clapping, Counting
As we cap off a week that has been a harsh reality for too many, and, otherwise surreal. I'm pleasantly surprised by the strong positive response to the Orson Welles/Harry Lyme reference i n…
Friday, March 27, 2020
As we cap off a week that has been a harsh reality for too many, and, otherwise surreal. I'm pleasantly surprised by the strong positive response to the Orson Welles/Harry Lyme reference i n…
Orson Welles, Census, Support
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…
Orson Welles, Context, Census
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…
Repeat, Pause, Stay Home
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 ”. Nonetheless, I hope this message finds you well.…
Staying Home, Raffle Tickets, Don't Move Your Car!
With ever greater intensity, I hope these updates find you well, safe, and coping successfully. As of this email, there are 25,665 confirmed COVID-19 cases in New York State, 14,905 in New York City…
Pause to flatten
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. I hope this update finds you well and safely…
Resource for Pause
I hope, amid everything that’s going on, that this message finds you as well as possible. The thing on most New Yorkers’ minds right now is Governor Cuomo putting New York State on, as he referred to…
Resources, Reminders, Thanks
No matter what you celebrate, I hope this email find’s you well, at a safe distance and, having a Happy Saint Joseph’s day. Thanks to all of you who have shared information with me to amplify here…
Gowanus Business, Telephone Town Hall, Pastries
No matter what you celebrate, I hope this email find’s you well, at a safe distance and, having a Happy Saint Joseph’s day. Thanks to all of you who have shared information with me to amplify here…
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…
Gowanus Business, 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…
Alternate Side, Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
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. There can be no parade this year, and last year…
Grab & Go,Census, Seamless
I look forward to the day that an update will include good news, but that is not today. Until then, I'll continue to share information concerning the current emergency as it's received and remind…
Grand & Go,Census, Seamless
I look forward to the day that an update will include good news, but that is not today. Until then, I'll continue to share information concerning the current emergency as it's received and remind…
school closures 2
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…
Not Happening, Fill out the Census, Stay Healthy
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. We'll also remain in contact with…
Suspensions, Census is Online, Other Resources
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…
Postponement Reminder , Cancellations, Resources & More
. 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…
s, Alternate Side, More
on this, seemingly, spring-like Tuesday. 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…
s, ASP Suspended, Upcoming
on this Tuesday, which is again a very spring-like day. 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…
s, ASP Today, Upcoming
on this Tuesday, which is again a very spring-like day. 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 Info, Busy Week Ahead
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. Just like the perpetual hope that…
Coronavirus Info, Busy Week Ahead I hope this email finds you after an enjoyable weekend as we begin a busy week
Coronavirus Info, Busy Week Ahead 3-9-20 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…
Look Back, Look Forward, Enjoy the Weekend, Meeting Next Week
Friday! 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…
Loading Zones, Mopeds, More It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhood; the sun is shining and I hope this messag
Loading Zones, Mopeds, More 3- 5- 20 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. However, unlike a…
Decade of Fire Tonight, Loading Zones Tomorrow
on this sunny Wednesday. 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. Speaking of Tuesday, a big thanks goes out to our…
Packed , Parks, Precinct I hope this email finds you well during this, potentially, rainy Tuesday . It was a pa
Packed , Parks, Precinct 3- 3- 20 I hope this email finds you well during this, potentially, rainy Tuesday . It was a packed house at last night's Warren Street tenants meeting . After speaking with…
Warren, Parks, Community, Testing
or Happy Monday? Take your pick; either way, I hope this email finds you well as we hit the final weeks of winter . As always, our community is going to be busy as the post- plastic bag era begins.…
Leap, Week, Ahead
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…
YHSE Yesterday, BQE at CHA, More I hope this email finds you well on a chilly Thursday. Last night, as preview
YHSE Yesterday, BQE at CHA, More 2- 27- 20 I hope this email finds you well on a chilly Thursday. Last night, as previewed in previous emails, our Youth Human Services and Education Committee met at…
YHSE Tonight, BQE Yesterday, DOT Next Week As Fat Tuesday heralded that the Lenten season would begin today on
YHSE Tonight, BQE Yesterday, DOT Next Week 2- 26- 20 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…
YHSE Tonight, BQE, DOT As Fat Tuesday heralded that the Lenten season would begin today on Ash Wednesday and f
YHSE Tonight, BQE, DOT 2- 26- 20 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…
CAG, BQE, ASP, YHSE I hope this email finds you well on a cloudy Tuesday. Last night, as previewed in previous
CAG, BQE, ASP, YHSE 2- 25- 20 I hope this email finds you well on a cloudy Tuesday. Last night, as previewed in previous emails, our Permits and Licenses Committee met , had a quorum, and supported a…
Permits, YHSE, PRE- K, More I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and spring like Monday. As usual, o
Permits, YHSE, PRE- K, More 2- 24- 20 I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and spring like Monday. As usual, our community is busy this week and we’ll start with a heads up about our CB6…
The Week Ahead, Meetings, ASP, NYCHA, More I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and a
The Week Ahead, Meetings, ASP, NYCHA, More 2- 21- 20 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…
Green and New, Bags of March I hope this email finds you enjoying this partially sunny Thursday as we head tow
Green and New, Bags of March 2- 20- 20 I hope this email finds you enjoying this partially sunny Thursday as we head toward the weekend. As always, a lot is happening. Tonight, a little outside of…
Green and New, Bags in March I hope this email finds you enjoying this partially sunny Thursday as we head tow
Green and New, Bags in March 2- 20- 20 I hope this email finds you enjoying this partially sunny Thursday as we head toward the weekend. As always, a lot is happening. Tonight, a little outside of…
On The More and In The Future I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Wednesday that, due to the holida
On The More and In The Future 2- 19- 20 I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Wednesday that, due to the holiday weekend, could be confused for a Tuesday. Our community remains busy tonight…
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
and feel free to share this information however you’d like. Michael Racioppo, District Manager Brooklyn Community Board 6 250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-6401 t. 718.643.3027 , ext. 205 w .…
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Presidents Day Is Tomorrow - Monday, February 17th Closure, Suspension, More REMINDER! Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 17th, is Presidents Day(Washington's Birthday) New York City Government offices, including…
Friday, February 14, 2020
Washington, Weekend, Work As always, I hope this email finds you well, and loved, on this, relative to scary standards set this winter , frigid Valentine’s Day. Spoiler Alert! While our community has…
Friday, February 14, 2020
CB6 Board Meeting Recap & More Looking back at last night..... I hope this email finds you well after last night’s board meeting. Before recapping the meeting, I’d like to thank NYP Brooklyn…
Thursday, February 13, 2020
CB6 Board Meeting Recap & More Looking back at last night..... I hope this email finds you well after last night’s board meeting. Before recapping the meeting, I’d like to thank NYP Brooklyn…
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Board Meeting Tonight, Free Bags Next Week & Other Items 2- 12- 20 I hope this email finds you well as tonight's Board Meeting nears. It begins at 6:30 PM in the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Auditorium (…
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Tonight, Tomorrow, Free Transit, UPS Update 2- 11- 20 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…
Monday, February 10, 2020
Teach- In, Meetings, Petition, Reminders, More 2- 10- 20 I hope this email message finds you well as we march toward February’s second workweek . A week that will include our general board meeting on…
Friday, February 7, 2020
Priorities, Policy, Recaps, Reminders 2- 7- 20 As always, I hope this email finds you well on this, formerly, foggy Friday . This past week was a busy one for our community. It included GNCJ…
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Canal Classification, Reminders, Meetings 2- 6- 20 I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Thursday . Keep reading so you don't miss out on things happening across our community and various…
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
76,78, GNCJ, Late Lyft 2- 5- 20 I hope this email finds you well on this, cloudy Wednesday . If you choose to read only 71 percent of this email, you may miss something, so I’d recommend scrolling on…
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
GBD, GNCJ, MTA, More 2- 4- 20 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…
Monday, February 3, 2020
Reminders, Primary, This Week, Next Week 2- 3- 20 I hope this email finds you well during the first week of February that, despite Chuck’s opinion , may include some snow . As usual, we’ve got a lot…
Monday, February 3, 2020
Reminders, Primary, This Week, Next Week 2- 3- 20 I hope this email finds you well during the first week of February that, despite Chuck’s opinion , may include some snow . As usual, we’ve got a lot…
Friday, January 31, 2020
B, Q and More CB6 Update I hope this email finds you enjoying the final hours of January. Last night our community was plenty active, and it was brought to you by the letters “B” and “Q,” as found in…
Thursday, January 30, 2020
BQX, Housing, Homelessness 1-30-20 I hope this email finds you enjoying the final Thursday of January. Our Transportation & Public Safety Committee meets tonight at the Miccio Center beginning at…
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Reminder to Attend, Order to Clean 1-29-20 I hope this email finds you well during January’s final Wednesday. Like yesterday, today has a lot is going on across our community, including 2 meetings in…
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Tonight, Tomorrow, Thursday... 1-28-20 I hope yesterday wasn’t too manic of a Monday and that this email finds you well. Last night’s EWCDH meeting, featuring a presentation from 32 BJ Service…
Monday, January 27, 2020
The Week Ahead, EWCDH, BQX,Resiliency, Public Power & More 1-27-20 I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and that this email finds you well. The week will get started with our EWCDH committee meeting…
Friday, January 24, 2020
New Year! As previewed in prior updates, last night was our January Landmarks/Land Use meeting, which featured our Board Chairman's presence for a presentation from 32B J relating to a discussion of…
Thursday, January 23, 2020
LMLU, Red Hook Biz, Displacement, Civic Council Seeking 1-23-20 As always, I hope that this email finds you well. Tonight is a busy one across our community. Our CB6 Landmarks/Land Use Committee…
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Warren Street, Red Hook Business Meeting, Committee Reminders( BQX at Miccio on the 30th) 1-22-20 I hope this email finds you well on this Wednesday that some could mistake for a Tuesday. Last night…
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Warren Street, Census Jobs, BQX Reminder & More 1-21-20 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…
Friday, January 17, 2020
Weekend, Week Ahead, FY 2021 &More 1-17-20 I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that may include the first snowfall of 2020 . The busy week ahead will consist of a Warren Street…
Friday, January 17, 2020
Weekend, Week Ahead, FY 2021 &More 1-17-20 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…
Thursday, January 2, 2020
This is 2020- Meetings, Mulching & More I hope this email finds you well on this once sunny and cold Thursday as we kick-off, the Twenty-Twenties ! Just a few quick reminders as our community awakens…
This is 2020- Meetings, Mulching & More I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and cold Thursday as we kick-off
This is 2020- Meetings, Mulching & More I hope this email finds you well on this sunny and cold Thursday as we kick-off, the Twenty-Twenties ! Just a few quick reminders as our community awakens from…
2019
Happy New Year 2019 2
Year from Brooklyn Community Board 6 We hope this email finds you well and serves as a recap of 2019 highlights as we count down the hours remaining in 2019. A lot happened in our community in 2019.…
NYE,MTA,DSNY,ASP
Email from I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Monday as we approach the end of 2019. We have a few quick items that you may want to take note of, such as fireworks in Prospect Park,…
Alternate Side Suspended Tomorrow
Email from You don't want to miss this. I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Monday as we close out 2019. We have a few quick items and things you may want to take note of, such as…
The Weekend and a bit of 2020 I hope this email finds you well as we head into the final weekend of 2019. It's
The Weekend and a bit of 2020 12-27-19 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,…
Mulch, Fireworks, Squirrels, Coffee Whether you celebrated Christmas, are preparing for the 5 th day of Chanuka
Mulch, Fireworks, Squirrels, Coffee 12-26-19 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…
Mulch, Fireworks, Coffee & More Whether you celebrated Christmas, are preparing for the 5 th day of Chanukah, t
Mulch, Fireworks, Coffee & More 12-26-19 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…
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Christmas Eve and Beyond 12-24-19 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…
Still Stirring.... I hope this email finds you well and all the best wishes to everyone, whether celebrating Ch
Still Stirring.... 12-23-19 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. While…
holidays 2019 2
from Brooklyn Community Board 6 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…
Cold, Carroll, Park I’m hoping this email finds you well on this numbingly cold Thursday. Our last meeting of t
Cold, Carroll, Park 12-19-19 I’m hoping this email finds you well on this numbingly cold Thursday. Our last meeting of the year and decade took place at PS 58 with our Parks Committee hosting a…
Carroll Park, Tolls, Supermarkets Hopefully, everyone reading is found well on this cold 18th day of December
Carroll Park, Tolls, Supermarkets 12-18-19 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…
Meetings, Sweaters, Singing, Open Houses & More I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Tuesday as we ap
Meetings, Sweaters, Singing, Open Houses & More 12-17-19 I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Tuesday as we approach the official start of winter. Also approaching is tomorrow’s Parks…
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Meetings, Sweaters, Singing, Open Houses & More 12-17-19 I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Tuesday as we approach the official start of winter. Also approaching is tomorrow’s Parks…
Finals, Meetings,Singing I hope this email finds you well on this, potentially, slushy Monday . As always, our
Finals, Meetings,Singing 12-16-19 I hope this email finds you well on this, potentially, slushy Monday . As always, our community is busy throughout the week. If you scroll past my email signature,…
The Weekend, Holiday Happenings, Decade Finale I hope this email finds you well as we head into the weekend and
The Weekend, Holiday Happenings, Decade Finale 12-13-19 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…
Recap, Reminders, Flyers I hope this email finds you well after last night’s meeting, which capped off another
Recap, Reminders, Flyers 12-12-19 I hope this email finds you well after last night’s meeting, which capped off another decade of general board meetings. It was a quick meeting, but we had a wide…
Holiday Party 2019 2
BKCB6 Holiday Party Reminder Tuesday Dec 17th Just reminding everyone that our BKCB6 Holiday Party will be at Travel Bar (Court between Nelson & Huntington) is this coming Tuesday, December 17th from…
Final Full Board, Final Committee, Flyers I hope this email finds you well on this formerly snowy Wednesday, De
Final Full Board, Final Committee, Flyers 12-11-19 I hope this email finds you well on this formerly snowy Wednesday, December 11th . I just wanted to give a quick and final reminder that tonight is…
Parking Off, Last of The Decade, Complete Count and Civic Grants I hope this email finds you on another unseaso
Parking Off, Last of The Decade, Complete Count and Civic Grants 12-10-19 I hope this email finds you on another unseasonably warm and rainy day. While it’s raining now, snow is headed our way and…
Forums, Panels, Meetings, Jobs, Open Houses I hope this email finds you well on this unseasonably warm and rainy
Forums, Panels, Meetings, Jobs, Open Houses 12-9-19 I hope this email finds you well on this unseasonably warm and rainy December 9th . As usual, this week is a busy one in our community. Tomorrow,…
Holiday Party 2019
BKCB6 Holiday Party Tuesday Dec 17th 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…
Holiday Happenings, The Weekend, Last of The Decade I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend c
Holiday Happenings, The Weekend, Last of The Decade 12-6-19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend chocked full of holiday happenings in every corner of our district. Tomorrow,…
Community Cheer & Organizing I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Thursday. Today’s update
Community Cheer & Organizing 12-5-19 I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Thursday. Today’s update will be, when compared to yesterday's , short and sweet/ focused on some fun…
More of Monday, Tonight, Tomorrow I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy and cold Wednesday . Again, we
More of Monday, Tonight, Tomorrow 12-4-19 I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy and cold Wednesday . Again, we begin with Gowanus and Monday night’s EWCDH meeting and the Public…
Last Night, Tonight & The Week Ahead I hope this email finds you well on this sunny, windy, and formerly snowy T
Last Night, Tonight & The Week Ahead 12-3-19 I hope this email finds you well on this sunny, windy, and formerly snowy Tuesday. Last night, Monday, December 2nd , despite the weather, we had over 60…
Meeting ON, Parking Off Much like yesterday’s unexpected Sunday update , I will keep this one short and sweet, e
Meeting ON, Parking Off 12-2-19 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. First, Alternate Side Parking…
Alternate Side Suspended Tomorrow
Email from You don't want to miss this. I’m just emailing to give everyone a quick ”heads up” that tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd, Alternate Side Parking(ASP) regulations will be suspended for snow…
Alternate Side, Small Business, Public Place I hope this email finds that you had a great Thanksgiving and that
Alternate Side, Small Business, Public Place 11-29-19 I hope this email finds that you had a great Thanksgiving and that it started an equally great holiday season. Moving on to a few quick…
Thanksgiving 2019
Happy Thanksgiving from Brooklyn Community Board 6! We at Brooklyn Community Board 6 extend our warmest wishes to you and yours during the Thanksgiving weekend and hope good cheer continues through…
Civic Cornucopia, Shopping in CB6 & More..... I hope this email finds you well on this warm 26th day of Novembe
Civic Cornucopia, Shopping in CB6 & More..... 11-26-19 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,…
Short Busy Week, Small Business & More.... I hope this email finds you well after a restful weekend, a weekend
Short Busy Week, Small Business & More.... 11-25-19 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.…
Weekend, Week Ahead, Weeks Away I hope this email finds you well as we head into the Weekend. As usual for a Fr
Weekend, Week Ahead, Weeks Away 11-22-19 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 , "…
Transportation. Thanks, Tomorrow I hope this email finds you well on this relatively warm and sunny, 3 rd Thurs
Transportation. Thanks, Tomorrow 11-21-19 I hope this email finds you well on this relatively warm and sunny, 3 rd Thursday of November. One week from today, most of us get to lean back after a good…
Public Place, Thanksgiving Prep, Meetings I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Wednesday
Public Place, Thanksgiving Prep, Meetings 11-20-19 I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Wednesday, November 20 th . In yesterday’s update , I wrote that, while referring to…
Gowanus, Meetings, Teach- Ins I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Wednesday, November 20
Gowanus, Meetings, Teach- Ins 11-19-19 I hope this email finds you well on this, partly cloudy , Wednesday, November 20 th . In yesterday’s update , I said that when we know more about Gowanus, you…
Happenings, Reminders & More I hope this email finds you well, amid mist , after a good weekend. I begin by off
Happenings, Reminders & More 11-18-19 I hope this email finds you well, amid mist , after a good weekend. I begin by offering our deepest condolences to Officer Chen’s family, friends, and fellow…
Meetings, Markets & More I hope this email finds you well as we head into a Weekend that could be both sunny an
Meetings, Markets & More 11-15-19 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…
Nov 14 19 Ver 3
Last Night, Another Year, The Brooklyn Bus Survey 11-13-19 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,…
Nov 12 19 Ver 4
Buses, Board, Build The Block 11-12-19 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…
November 12 Daily Email 2
Buses, Board, Build The Block 11-12-19 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…
November 11 Daily Email 3
Veterans Day & The Week Ahead 11-11-19 I hope this email finds you well as our office is closed today, Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day . Events honoring our Military Veterans will take place…
November 8 Daily Email 2
Veterans Day in Carroll Park, Buses, November Board Meeting & More 11-8-19 I hope this email finds you well on this nearly freezing Friday as we head into Veterans Day Weekend. As usual for a Friday…
November 7 Daily Email 2
GCC, PSCC,MTA & MORE 11-7-19 I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy first Thursday of November, which means we are 3 weeks from Thanksgiving. Let me start by thanking our Assistant District…
November 6 Daily Email 2
Explanations, St John's Place, Veterans & More 11-6-19 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…
November 5 Daily Email 2
Vote! 11-5-19 As always, I hope this email finds you well, but, unlike other days. I also hope the main point of it is made moot. Our office is closed today, but it won’t stop me from reminding folks…
November 4 Daily Email 5
Voting, Snowing, Parking 11-4-19 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…
November 1 Daily Email 2
Antonym of a Sprint, Rock & Gourds, Extra Sleep 11-1-19 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…
October 31 Daily Email 2
10-31-19 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…
October 30 Daily Email 3
Eve of Eve, Gowanus Landmarks, and More 10-30-19 Eve of Eve, Gowanus Landmarks, and More 10- 30- 19 Happy "eve" of All Hallows' Eve . The mist of today isn't the 90s computer game and makes it harder…
October 29 Daily Email 2
Anniversary, Drives, Out On The Town 10-29-19 Anniversary, Drives, Out On The Town 10- 29- 19 I hope this email finds you well. Today, October 29 th may be a cloudy Tuesday , but this update will…
October 28 Daily Email final email
Civic Action, Halloween, Watermarks and More 10-28-19 Civic Action, Halloween, Watermarks and More 10- 28- 19 I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that may have included Halloween…
October 28 Daily Email first email
Civic Action, Halloween, Watermarks and More 10-28-19 Civic Action, Halloween, Watermarks and More 10- 28- 19 I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that may have included Halloween…
October 25 Daily Email 2nd
Who, What, Where, and The Weekend 10-25-19 Who, What, Where, and The Weekend 10- 25- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into what may prove to be a rainy weekend . As my Friday emails…
October 25 Daily Email 1st
Who, What, Where, and The Weekend 10-25-19 Who, What, Where, and The Weekend 10- 25- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into what may prove to be a rainy weekend . As my Friday emails…
October 24 Daily Email Third
Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10-24-19 Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10- 24- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this, sunny and somewhat chilly , Thursday. Tonight,…
October 24 Daily Email second
Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10-24-19 Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10- 24- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this, sunny and somewhat chilly , Thursday. Tonight,…
October 24 Daily Email first draft
Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10-24-19 Libraries, Landmarks, Parades, Presentations 10- 24- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this, sunny and somewhat chilly , Thursday. Tonight,…
October 24 Daily Email 2
Looking Back, Looking Forward and The Future 10-23-19 Share this email as a link. Looking Back, Looking Forward and The Future 10- 23- 19 Whether you prefer today’s sun or yesterday’s rain, I hope…
October 22 Daily Email 3
Parking Plot Twist, Early Voting, CAG & More..... 10-22-19 Share this email as a link. Parking Plot Twist, Early Voting, CAG & More.... 10- 22- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this…
Correction Email
Corrected Location for Tomorrow's CEC 10-21-19 The Week Ahead, Next, and More. 10- 21- 19 Please note that I had the wrong location for tomorrow's CEC meeting in my earlier email. It will be taking…
October 21 Daily Email 2
The Week Ahead, Next, and More. 10-21-19 Share this email as a link. The Week Ahead, Next, and More. 10- 21- 19 I hope this email finds you well after what was, hopefully, a nice weekend, as we head…
October 18 Daily Email 3
A Letter, An Open Studio, An Open House, & More 10-18-19 Share this email as a link. A Letter, An Open Studio, An Open House, & More 10- 18- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into the…
October 17 Daily Email 2
Reminders, Repackaging and Readiness 10-17-19 Reminders, Repackaging and Readiness 10- 17- 19 Wednesday became Thursday, and the rain was replaced by wind . Yet, through these changes, there is one…
October 16 Daily Email 2
Week, Weekend and Next 10-16-19 Share this email as a link. Week, Weekend and Next 10- 16- 19 As we experience some rain , and I keep thinking its Tuesday, I hope you read this email from a…
October 15 Daily Email 2
The Only Constant 10-15-19 Share this email as a link. The Only Constant 10- 15- 19 I hope this email finds you well after a restful weekend. For those celebrating Sukkot, I’d like to say that I hope…
Mike@bkcb6.org
Recap & A Few Reminders 10-11-19 Recap & A Few Reminders 10- 11- 19 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…
October 11 Daily Email 3
Recap & A Few Reminders 10-11-19 Recap & A Few Reminders 10- 11- 19 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…
October 10 Daily Email 2
The Night Of, Emissions & The Transcendently Civic 10-10-19 The Night Of, Emissions & The Transcendently Civic 10- 10- 19 As always, I hope this email finds you well on this sunny Thursday . In less…
October 9 Daily Email 2
The Night Before, The Flu, and Volunteering 10-9-19 Share this email as a link. The Night Before, The Flu, and Volunteering 10- 9- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this Board Meeting Eve, and…
October 8 Daily Email 2
Tuesday, Tomorrow, Thursday 10-8-19 Share this email as a link. Tuesday, Tomorrow, Thursday 10- 8- 19 I hope this email finds you well, ready for rain , and for those about to celebrate Yom Kippur,…
October 7 DAily Email 3
Insight,Meetings,Voting 10-7-19 Share this email as a link. Insight,Meetings,Voting 10- 7- 19 I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable weekend as we kick off a week that includes, Yom…
Friday, October 4, 2019
Things To Do, Read and Remember... 10-4-19 Share this email as a link. Things To Do, Read and Remember... 10- 4- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into what is looking to be a more…
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Reminders, Registration and One Stop Voting 10-3-19 Share this email as a link. Reminders, Registration and One Stop Voting 10- 3- 19 I hope this email finds you in comfort following the hottest…
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Precinct, Playground, Pumpkins, Pizza 10-2-19 Share this email as a link. Precinct, Playground, Pumpkins, Pizza 10- 2- 19 I hope this email finds you well while experiencing weather that makes the…
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Repetition, Registration, Census& Community 10-1- 19 Share this email as a link. Repetition, Registration, Census & Community 10- 1- 19 I hope this email finds you well and for those celebrating Rosh…
Monday, September 30, 2019
Hashanah! On to my, relatively, brief list of interesting items and reminders. Today it includes a look back at Rosh Hashanah in Brooklyn, reminders for next week and to vote (my personal favorite)…
Friday, September 27, 2019
Good News, Last Night, The Weekend & More 9-27- 19 Share this email as a link Good News, Last Night, The Weekend & More 9- 27- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we head into the first weekend of…
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Tonight, Thursday In October, Voting & More 9-26- 19 Share this email as a link. Tonight, Thursday In October, Voting & More 9- 26- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we experience some rain and…
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Rejection,Reminders, Comminuting Consequences & More.. 9-25- 19 Share this email as a link. Rejection,Reminders, Comminuting Consequences & More... 9- 25- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this…
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Meetings,Landmarking, Education, A Book Store and more... 9-24- 19 Share this email as a link. Meetings,Landmarking, Education, A Book Store and more... 9- 24- 19 I hope this email finds you well on…
Monday, September 23, 2019
Liquor Licenses, Participating, Climate and More 9-23- 19 Share this email as a link. Liquor Licenses, Participating, Climate and More 9- 23- 19 I hope this email finds you well on this first day of…
Friday, September 20, 2019
The Weekend, Next Week, Recaps and More...... 9-20- 19 Share this email as a link. The Weekend, Next Week, Recaps and More.... 9- 20- 19 I hope today's email finds you well as we head into the final…
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Parks,Gardens, Climate & More 9-19- 19 Share this email as a link. Parks,Gardens, Climate & More 9- 19- 19 As September enters the twenties, with temperatures headed towards the 80s , I hope this…
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tonight, Tomorrow, Next Week,Climate& Coffey 9-18- 19 Share this email as a link. Tonight, Tomorrow, Next Week Climate& Coffey 9- 18- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we slide over the “ Hump ”…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Parks, Trains, Garden Crawl, Capital & More.... 9-17- 19 Share this email as a link. Parks, Trains, Garden Crawl, Capital & More.... 9- 17- 19 I hope this email finds you well on the 3 rd Tuesday of…
Monday, September 16, 2019
The Week Ahead , F "Express" & More 9-16- 19 Share this email as a link. The Week Ahead , F "Express" & More 9- 16- 19 I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable Weekend. We had a…
Friday, September 13, 2019
The Weekend, Next Week,Red Hook Safety,Fighting "Overdevelopment" 9-13- 19 Share this email as a link. The Weekend, Next Week,Red Hook Safety, Fighting "Overdevelopment" 9- 13- 19 If yesterday's…
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Pizza, Recaps, Reminders, Meetings and More 9-12- 19 Share this email as a link. Pizza, Recaps, Reminders, Meetings and More 9- 12- 19 I hope this email finds you well in the soft afterglow of…
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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…
Monday, September 9, 2019
General Board, Landmark Legislation, Fall Festival and More 9-9- 19 Share this email as link. General Board, Landmark Legislation, Fall Festival and More 9- 9- 19 I hope this email finds you well…
Friday, September 6, 2019
This Weekend, Next, Reading, Climate Activism and More 9- 6- 19 Share this email as a link. This Weekend, Next, Reading, Climate Activism and More 9- 6- 19 Rumored rain became an unavoidable downpour…
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Recap, Reminders, Perspective & More... 9- 5- 19 Share this email as a link. Recap, Reminders, Perspective & More... 9- 5- 19 While rumors of rain persist , it’s more than a rumor that you may find…
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Shelter Meeting, Commuting History, Climate Strike and More. 9- 4- 19 Share this email as link. Shelter Meeting, Commuting History, Climate Strike and More. 9- 4- 19 While there are mere rumors of…
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Shelter Meeting, Other Meetings, Art and More 9- 3- 19 Share this email a a link. Shelter Meeting, Other Meetings, Art and More 9- 3- 19 I hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable Labor Day…
Friday, August 30, 2019
Labor Day Weekend, Reminders, Meetings, and More.... 8- 30- 19 Share this email a link. Labor Day Weekend, Reminders, Meetings, and More.... 8- 30- 19 I hope this email finds you well as we begin…
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Remembering an Advocate, Movie in BBP, Labor Day Reminders & More.... 8- 29- 19 Share this email a a link. Remembering an Advocate, Movie in BBP, Labor Day Reminders & More 8- 29- 19 I hope this…
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Shelter Meeting, Build The Block, Poetry on the Canal 8- 28- 19 Share this email as a link. Shelter Meeting, Build The Block, Poetry on the Canal 8- 28- 19 I hope this email finds you well despite…
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Pizza, Walt Whitman, Buildings & More 8- 27- 19 Share this email as a link. Pizza, Walt Whitman, Buildings & More 8- 27- 19 I hope this email finds you enjoying the last Tuesday of August as we…
Monday, August 26, 2019
Tonight, Tomorrow, Publishing & More 8- 26- 19 Share this email as a link. Tonight, Tomorrow, Publishing & More 8- 26- 19 I hope this email finds you well as the unofficial last week of summer begins…
Friday, August 23, 2019
The Weekend, Next Week and Beyond 8- 23- 19 Share this email as a link. The Weekend, Next Week and Beyond 8- 23- 19 We are heading into the weekend , which is ostensibly going to stay in the 70's and…
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Happening, Not Happening, Storefronts & Barriers 8- 22- 19 Share this email as a link. Happening, Not Happening, Storefronts & Barriers 8- 22- 19 While the temperature is likely to slide down from…
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Cooling, Shelter, Tavern & Time 8- 21- 19 Share this email as a link. Cooling, Shelter, Tavern & Time 8- 21- 19 While there are mere rumors of rain , it’s has been proven that the items below are of…
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Participatory Plates, Trees & Billboards 8- 20- 19 Share this email as a link. Participatory Plates, Trees & Billboards 8- 20- 19 It may be hot and getting hotter , but the items below could be…
Monday, August 19, 2019
Dining, Hiking, Paving & Permits 8- 19- 19 Share this email as a link. Dining, Hiking, Paving & Permits 8- 19- 19 I hope this email is being read by someone who has just enjoyed a good weekend as…
Friday, August 16, 2019
The Weekend, Water, Strolls 8- 16- 19 The Weekend, Water, Strolls 8- 16- 19 Hoping this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be a nice weekend . Before you start the weekend you may…
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Pipeline, Congestion, Crisis Close By 8- 15- 19 Share this email as a link. Pipeline, Congestion, Crisis Close By 8- 15- 19 I hope this Thursday is a good one and that no matter the weather you…
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Family Day, Dine In Park Slope, Food Supply 8- 14- 19 Share this email as a link. Family Day, Dine In Park Slope, Food Supply 8- 14- 19 As I’m sure you could guess by now, I hope this email finds you…
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
The Future, Equity, Tanker Time, Strolls 8- 13- 19 Share this email as a link. The Future, Equity, Tanker Time, Strolls 8- 13- 19 I hope this email finds you well and enjoying this 13th day of…
August 912 2019 Daily Email 2
The Lorax, School Supplies, September Meeting 8- 12- 19 Share this email as a link. The Lorax, School Supplies, September Meeting 8- 12- 19 I hope this email is being read by someone who has enjoyed…
Friday, August 9, 2019
Recaps, Control, Democracy, Paving 8- 9- 19 Share this email as a link. Recaps, Control,Democracy, Paving 8/9/2019 I hope this email finds you well as we head into a weekend that's expected to be…
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Presentation,Policy, Pushback 8- 8- 19 Presentation,Policy, Pushback 8/8/2019 Share this email as a link. I hope this email finds you well as we remain stuck in the 80s . While I don't have any…
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Reminders, Parks, Impacts 8- 7- 19 Share this email as a link. Reminders,Parks, Impacts 8/7/2019 I hope this email finds you well as we brace for some rain . Before moving to my always, potentially,…
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Night Out, Zoning Codes, Closures 8- 6- 19 Share this email as a link. Night Out, Zoning Codes, Closures 8/6/2019 Hope this email finds you well and with a temperature in the 80's that reminds me of…
Monday, August 5, 2019
Blame, Bridges, Density 8- 5- 19 Share this email as a link. Blame, Bridges, Density 8/5/2019 I hope this email finds you well and, despite the horrifying and infuriatingly unsurprising events of the…
Friday, August 2, 2019
Public Membership, Picnics, Reminders & Riders 8-2- 19 Share this email as a link. Public Membership, Picnics, Reminders &Riders 8/2/2019 Hope this email finds you well as we head into the first…
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Ice Cream, Bridges, Culture 8- 1- 19 Share this email as a link. Ice Cream,Bridges,Culture 8/1/2019 Welcome to August after the hottest July in years. While the items below are neither hot nor cold,…
Electric Vehicle Reminder 8 1 19 2
Electric Car Charging Reminder 8- 1- 19 Electric Car Charging Reminder 8/1/2019 As has been noted, and supported , electric car charging stations are coming to the district . There will be 3…
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Electric Car Charging, Meetings and More..... 7- 31- 19 Share this email as a link. Electric Car Charging, Meetings and More..... 7/31/2019 Here's to a thunderous Wednesday as a fitting end to the…
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
National Night Out, Art In Thomas Greene, No More Metro Cards? 7- 30- 19 Share this email as a link. National Night Out, Art In Thomas Greene, No More Metro Cards? 7/30/2019 As always, I hope this…
Monday, July 29, 2019
Con Ed, Coffee, GNCJ, Heat Advisory & More.... 7- 29- 19 Share this email as a link. Con Ed, Coffee, GNCJ, Heat Advisory& More.... 7/29/2019 Hope everyone had a good weekend and that this email…
Friday, July 26, 2019
A Crawl, Revisions, Rain Barrels, DSNY Strategy and More... 7- 26- 19 A Crawl, Revisions, Rain Barrels, DSNY Strategy and More... 7/26/2019 Hope that when this email arrives you're having a good…
Thursday, July 25, 2019
A Green Wave, Restaurants, Lane Closures and.... 7- 25- 19 Share this email as a link. A Green Wave, Restaurants, Lane Closures and.... 7/25/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this final…
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Permits ,Parks, Vacancy, Vehicle Era Ending 7- 24- 19 Share this email as a link. Permits ,Parks, Vacancy, Vehicle Era Ending 7/24/2019 Hope this email finds you well during what can only be…
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Last Night, Celebrity Chef, Buses & Cell Phone Data 7- 23- 19 Share this email as a link. Last Night, Celebrity Chef, Buses & Cell Phone Data 7/23/2019 Hope this email finds you well and not…
Monday, July 22, 2019
Permits, Power, Closures, End Con Ed? 7- 22- 19 Share this email as a link. Permits, Power, Closures, End Con Ed? 7/22/2019 Hope everyone had a good weekend and you weren't among the 50 thousand…
Outage Email 2
Power Outage in Park Slope/ Report Outages 7- 21- 19 Power Outage in Park Slope/ Report Outages 7/21/2019 Hearing of some outages in Park Slope which I am told should be fixed by 8 pm. Anyway, I…
Friday, July 19, 2019
Silent Disco, Tanker Time, Jamboree, F Express & Heat 7- 19- 19 Share this email as a link. Silent Disco, Tanker Time, Jamboree, F Express & Heat 7/19/2019 Hoping this email finds you well as we…
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Moon Cities, Building The Block, Beating The Heat One Day More 7- 18- 19 Share this email as a link. Moon Cities, Building The Block, Beating The Heat One Day More 7/18/2019 Hoping this email finds…
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Cutting A Ribbon,Beating The Heat, MTA Hearing & More.... 7- 17- 19 Share this email as a link. Cutting A Ribbon, Beating The Heat, MTA Hearing & More.... 7/17/2019 Hope this email finds you well…
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Ninth Street Bridge, Build the Block, Mozart, Class Size & More..... 7- 16- 19 Share this email as a link. Ninth Street Bridge, Build the Block, Mozart, Class Size & More.. 7/16/2019 Hope this…
Monday, July 15, 2019
Liquor Licenses, Survey & Sahadi's, Traveling Exhibit & More... 7- 15- 19 Share this email as a link. Liquor Licenses, Survey & Sahadi's, Traveling Exhibit & More.. 7/15/2019 Hope everyone had a…
Friday, July 12, 2019
Movies, MTA, A/C, Community Coverage.... 7- 12- 19 Share this email as a link. Movies, MTA, A/C, Community Coverage.... 7/12/2019 Hope this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be, a…
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Community Centers, Petition, Blight, Slurpee…. 7- 11- 19 Share this email as a link. Community Centers, Petition, Blight, Slurpee…. . 7/11/2019 Hope this email finds you well as the rain comes down…
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
UPS, Ninth Street, Solar, F Train ..... 7- 10- 19 Share this email as a link . UPS, Ninth Street, Solar, F Train ..... 7/10/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this warm Wednesday . If you…
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Park Opening, Meetings, The Times & More .... 7- 9- 19 Share this email as a link. Park Opening, Meetings, The Times & More .... 7/9/2019 Hope you are all well in the face of today’s heat . If…
Monday, July 8, 2019
Parades, Meetings, Traffic Patterns & More .... 7- 8- 19 Share this email as a link. Parades, Meetings, Traffic Patterns & More .... 7/8/2019 Hope everyone had good a weekend and that this email…
Friday, July 5, 2019
A Quiz, Movies, Things to do.... 7- 5- 19 Share this email as a link. A Quiz, Movies, Things to do.... 7/5/2019 Hope everyone had a good 4 th , whether or not fireworks were set off in your life on…
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Day Eve. Regardless, I hope this email finds you well and your disposition sunnier, no matter the weather , after reading the items below…. Some facts , such as John Adams writing that the…
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
BQE,Fireworks, & More..... 7- 2- 19 Share this email as a link. BQE ,Fireworks, & More..... 7/2/2019 Hope this email finds you well as we approach what is looking to be a sunny and dry 4th of July .…
Monday, July 1, 2019
Stop Work, Speeding, Parks & More..... 7- 1- 19 Share this email as a link. Stop Work, Speeding, Parks & More..... 7/1/2019 Welcome to July ! Hope this email finds you well after a somewhat sunny,…
Friday, June 28, 2019
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. Canal Cleanup coverage in the Brooklyn…
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Sculpture,Seniors, Safety, Cycling 6-27-19 Share this email as a link. Sculpture,Seniors, Safety, Cycling 6/27/2019 Hope the heat isn’t too harsh and that this email finds you well on this 4 TH…
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Bike Helmets, Summer Reading, Park & Pools! 6-26-19 Share this email as a link. Bike Helmets, Summer Reading,Parks & Pools! 6/26/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this most pleasant day as most…
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Calendar, Committee Coverage, Highways..... 6-25-19 Share this email as a link. Calendar, Committee Coverage, Highways..... 6/25/2019 Hope this email finds you civically engaged on this, now sunny ,…
Monday, June 24, 2019
Election Tomorrow,Permits, Parks, Pools & More.... 6-24-19 Share this email as a link. Election Tomorrow, Parks, Pools & More... 6/24/2019 Hope this email finds you well after a sunny weekend . The…
Friday, June 21, 2019
Solstice ! While the sun will set earlier from here on out, the bullet points below, like the ones of days past, will continue to be quite interesting and useful. Last night our Transportation &…
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Gatsby, Yesterday, Tonight & Next week 6-20-19 Gatsby, Yesterday, Tonight & Next week 6/20/2019 Hope this email finds you well on the eve of the Summer Solstice and unlike Daisy Buchanan in the great…
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
on a gray day with the ominous threat of becoming a rainy Wednesday . 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…
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Recaps, Reminders, Music, Innovation 6-18-19 Recaps, Reminders, Music, Innovation 6/18/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this rainy Tuesday . However, as someone who greatly admires the USPS , I…
Monday, June 17, 2019
A Stranded Landmark, Committees, IBZ Roundtable Tomorrow 6-17-19 Stranded Landmark, Committees, IBZ Roundtable Tomorrow 6/17/2019 Hope this email finds you well as we start a humid work week. Also,…
Friday, June 14, 2019
's day to all the father's reading this email..... An overview of the 17 items that Charter Revision Commission will have on the ballot this November. One of those items deals with Land Use and…
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Rankings, Regulations, Resources, IBZ Presentation & more..... 6-13-19 Rankings, Regulations, Resources, IBZ Presentation & more... 6/13/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this and that you can…
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Canal Coverage, Code ,IBZ & Board Meeting Reminder 6-11-19 Canal Coverage, Code,IBZ & Board Meeting Reminder 6/11/2019 Hope everyone is well on the eve of our June Board meeting . If you can't make…
Monday, June 10, 2019
know some folks attended events mentioned in these daily updates and , while correlation is not causation, I'd still recommend checking out the items below... In about 48 hours,6:30 p.m on Wednesday…
ASP June 10th
Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended tomorrow, Monday, June 10 Parking Calendar available here. Michael Racioppo, District Manager Brooklyn Community Board 6 250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY…
Friday, June 7, 2019
Free Events, Live Streaming, State Liquor Authority 6-7-19 Free Events, Live Streaming, State Liquor Authority 6/7/2019 Hope this email finds you well as we head into what looks to be a nice…
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Parade, Parks, History 6-6-19 Parade,Parks, History 6/6/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this 6 th day of June as the temperature rises . Below you’ll find a usual mix of update and…
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Tanker Time, Canoes, Grind, Congestion 6-5-19 Tanker Time, Canoes, Congestion, Grind 6/5/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this first Wednesday of June. Before I any go any further, and some…
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Requests, Tables That Are Round, Survey, Safety 6-4-19 Requests, Tables That Are Round,Survey, Safety 6/4/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this 4th day of June as we the sun sets later and…
Monday, June 3, 2019
Meetings, Survey,Testimony, Visions....... 6-3-19 Meetings, Survey, Testimony, Visions....... 6/3/2019 Hope this email finds you well as the sun sets on the first weekday of June. Regardless of the…
Friday, May 31, 2019
to June.. It may not be a 3-day weekend , but the list below has even more items than there are days in the week… Tonight, 6:00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Assemblymember Simon, is hosting a housing workshop,…
Thursday, May 30, 2019
CAG, Canteliever, Recap & Reminders 5-30-19 CAG, Comments, Cantilever, Recaps 5/30/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this second to last day of May as a rainy ride home is expected ...…
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
CAG Town Hall Tonight, Red Hook & Roundtable Reminders 5-29-19 CAG Town Hall Tonight, Red Hook & Roundtable Reminders 5/29/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this Wednesday that I keep thinking…
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Congrats Leroy!, Town Hall Tomorrow, Housing Forum Friday 5-28-19 Congrats Leroy!, Town Hall Tomorrow, Housing Forum Friday 5/28/2019 Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend mixing remembrance…
Monday, May 27, 2019
Congrats Leroy!, Town Hall Tomorrow, Housing Forum Friday 5-28-19 Congrats Leroy!, Town Hall Tomorrow, Housing Forum Friday 5/28/2019 Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend mixing remembrance…
Friday, May 24, 2019
Heading Into To The Holiday with some Demo 5-24-19 Heading Into To The Holiday with some Demo 5/24/2019 Hope this finds you well as we head into what looks to be a nice Memorial Day Weekend. It may…
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Romeo, Red Hook, Rezoning & Roundtable Reminder 5-23-19 Romeo, Red Hook, Rezoning & Roundtable Reminder 5/23/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this twenty-third day of May. I know many are…
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
IBZ Roundtable, Revisions, Rockaway 5-22-19 IBZ Roundtable, Revisions, Rockaway 5/22/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this twenty-second day of May. We are down 2 our final 2 meetings of a 4…
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Superfund, Scoping, Housing 5-21-19 Superfund, Scoping, Housing 5/21/2019 Hope Tuesday is treating you well and the joy of this email is merely a small addition, not unlike the small chance of rain…
Monday, May 20, 2019
Summer, Scoping, Schedule, BQX Hearing 5-20-19 Summer, Scoping, Schedule, BQX Hearing 5/20/2019 Hope this email finds you well during the countdown of the final five days to the unofficial start of…
Friday, May 17, 2019
Historic Houses, Historic Ship, Town Hall & More... 5-17-19 Historic Houses, Historic Ship, Town Hall & More... 5/17/2019 Hope this email finds you well on this 17th day of May. Another weekend and…
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Street Seats, Ambition & Answers .... 5-16-19 Street Seats,Ambition & Answers .... 5/16/2019 I contemplated kicking off this email with an ambitious announcement but in deference to the constitution…
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Playing Fair, Land Use Loopholes & Reform 5-15-19 Playing Fair, Land Use Loopholes, Reform 5/15/2019 Hope this email finds you well as that season we're over a month into has, seemingly, Sprung.…
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
This Week & Next, Standing Reminders, & an Update or Two 5-14-19 This week & Next , Standing Reminders, & an Update or Two, 5/14/2019 Hope this email finds you well as the rain subsides and…
Monday, May 13, 2019
May Meetings, Census, Democracy, Block Building 5-13-19 May Meetings, Census, Democracy, Block Building 5/13/2019 Hope everyone had a good weekend and Mother's Day. Much like the rain that continues…
Friday, May 10, 2019
’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. Moving on to some potentially interesting and/ or useful items…. Please send your…
Mike Daily Email 5 9 19
Canal,Commentary,Committees Thursday, May 9, 2019 Canal,Commentary,Committees 5/9/2019 Hope this email finds you well in this new and, hopefully, improved Constant Contact format. I'd like to point…
Monday, February 4, 2019
Update for February 4th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for February 4th 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope this email finds you well.... Maybe I was a bit too dismissive of the…
Friday, February 1, 2019
hogs day eve. 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…
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Update for January 31st, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 31st 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 January 31 st isn’t always this frigid but it is always the birthday of the…
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
on this blustery Wednesday . Please be careful. 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. 1 - The…
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
on a chilly and rainy Tuesday. 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…
Friday, January 25, 2019
Update for January 25th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 25th 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Friday January 25th, 2019: the day when an agreement seems (as of this…
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Update for January 24th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 24th 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope Thursday has treated you well. I have to start by giving big shout out…
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Update for January 23rd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 23rd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 I’m sending my list of, potentially useful and meaningful, items a bit…
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Update for January 23rd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 23rd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 I’m sending my list of, potentially useful and meaningful, items a bit…
Upcoming Board Meetings
Update for January 22nd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Upcoming Board Meetings for Brooklyn Community Board 6 Michael Racioppo, District Manager Brooklyn Community Board 6 250 Baltic Street,…
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Update for January 22nd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Update for January 22nd, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope everyone kept cozy over the frigid weekend. Some centrally civic…
Friday, January 18, 2019
Daily Update for January 18th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 18th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 As we head into a snowy weekend and celebrate the light that…
Thursday, January 17, 2019
It’s my long held belief that the following information could end up being useful. 1 -As our newly minted Human Services Chair Kathy Park Price mentioned at our board meeting last week, she and the…
Housing, BQX, PR & More I hope this email finds you well as we go from unseasonably warm to the seasonable norm
Housing, BQX, PR & More 1-16-20 I hope this email finds you well as we go from unseasonably warm to the seasonable norm . Before moving to other items, it’s important to highlight that 2 weeks from…
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Daily Update for January 16th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 16th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Feeling like Liz Lemon ? There are few better cures than a list…
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
let people know that NYCHA WILL hold a meeting next Tuesday, January 21 st , 6:30 PM at the Wyckoff Community Center (just across the street from 572 & 574 Warren Street). There will be…
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Daily Update for January 15th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 15th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope this email finds you well on the second day of the work…
Paths to Involvement, Jobs, Resources & Counting I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy Tuesday. As I’v
Paths to Involvement, Jobs, Resources & Counting 1-14-20 I hope this email finds you well on this cloudy Tuesday. As I’ve been mentioning, today, we are co-sponsoring the Citizen Squirrel Civic…
Squirrels, Strategy, Senator I hope this email finds you well after a winter weekend that, based on only from th
Squirrels, Strategy, Senator 1-13-20 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. We start by noting that…
Friday, January 11, 2019
Daily Update for January 11th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 14th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope this email finds you well after an enjoyable, weekend.…
Friday, January 11, 2019
Daily Update for January 11th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 11th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 A few items to check out, read about, and possibly participate…
Looking Ahead, Zoning, Housing, Jobs, Preservation I hope this email finds you well as we head into a balmy week
Looking Ahead, Zoning, Housing, Jobs, Preservation 1-10-20 I hope this email finds you well as we head into a balmy weekend reminiscent of spring. The first full week of 2020 saw our community hit…
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Daily Update for January 10th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 10th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 I assume that this email finds you well rested after our…
Last Night, Next Week and More..... I hope this email finds you well on this cold 9th day of January. Our January
Last Night, Next Week and More..... 1-9-20 I hope this email finds you well on this cold 9th day of January. Our January board meeting, held last night at PS 58 , had a light agenda, but it's likely…
Board Meeting Tonight at PS 58 I hope this email finds you well as we approach tonight's January Board Meeting th
Board Meeting Tonight at PS 58 1-8-20 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…
Firsts, Foremost, Tomorrow I hope this email finds you well on the eve of our first General Board meeting of 2020
Firsts, Foremost, Tomorrow 1-7-20 I hope this email finds you well on the eve of our first General Board meeting of 2020 . Speaking of 2020" firsts", last night, our Permits & Licenses Committee met…
Weekend Meeting, Committee Meeting, Board Meeting, More I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that inc
Weekend Meeting, Committee Meeting, Board Meeting, More 1-6-20 I hope this email finds you well after a weekend that included a Sunday on which thousands, many BKCB6ers among them, marched against…
The Weekend, Board Meeting and More! I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Friday as we head into the fi
The Weekend, Board Meeting and More! 1-3-20 I hope this email finds you well on this rainy Friday as we head into the first weekend of 2020. Here are a few quick reminders (keep on scrolling) for…
2018
December 2018 Newsletter 2
BKCB-6ers, On behalf of Brooklyn Community Board 6 I want to wish each of you the happiest and healthiest of holidays. It seems a fitting time of year to thank you for making Red Hook, Park Slope,…
December 2018 Newsletter
BKCB-6ers, On behalf of Brooklyn Community Board 6 I want to wish each of you the happiest and healthiest of holidays. It seems a fitting time of year to thank you for making Red Hook, Park Slope,…
November 2018 Newsletter
Fellow BKCB-6ers, Congratulations to all of us. A week ago, people voiced their opinions and participated in our public discourse. Voter turnout was outstanding across the City, State and country and…
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from Brooklyn Community Board 6! Dear Fellow BKCB-6ers, We'd like to offer you and yours our warmest wishes during this Thanksgiving weekend and hope it extends throughout the…
District Service Cabinet Meeting 11/7/2018
District Service Cabinet Meeting 11/07/2018 250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - (718) 643-3027 - info@brooklyncb6.org - www.BrooklynCB6.org ***DISTRICT SERVICE CABINET MEETING NOTICE*** TO:…
September newsletter 2018
Community Board 6 Newsletter- October 2018 Brooklyn Community Board Six Newsletter October 2018 Welcome Back- The Community Board Never Sleeps Above: CB6 District Manager Mike Racioppo, Council…
JULY Newsletter Draft
Day. The 4th of July is a time for families, friends and barbecues, but it is also a time to think of our role as members of not just this community but of a broader national and world community.…
Community Board 6 2018
Community Board 6 Newsletter- June 2018 Looking forward... Brooklyn Community Board Six Monthly Newsletter June 2018 Welcome Our New District Manager- Michael Racioppo At the April General Board…
June 2018 Newsletter
Community Board 6 Newsletter- June 2018 Looking forward... Brooklyn Community Board Six Monthly Newsletter June 2018 Welcome Our New District Manager- Michael Racioppo At the April General Board…
Thursday, February 8, 2018
The NEW Brooklyn Community Board Six Newsletter Board Meeting Wednesday March 14, 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn Community Board Six Monthly Newsletter April 2018 Welcome to Our New Newsletter Welcome to the new…
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
The Sixth Sense, v9, i02 Board Meeting Wednesday February 14, 6:30 p.m. Friends of Brooklyn Community Board 6 February 2018, Vol 9, issue 02 Brooklyn CB6 General Board Meeting Wednesday February 14,…
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
The Sixth Sense, v9, i01 Board Meeting Wednesday January 10, 6:30 p.m. Friends of Brooklyn Community Board 6 January 2018, Vol 9, issue 01 Brooklyn CB6 General Board Meeting Wednesday January 10,…
Monday, January 8, 2018
Daily Update for January 8th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Daily Update for January 8th, 2019 From Brooklyn Community Board 6 Hope this email finds well you well on the second Tuesday of the…