Community Events
Brooklyn Community Board 5 — June 2026 public meeting calendar. All meetings held at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Open to all residents.
May30
12:00 PM – 3:00 PMBrooklyn Sports Club
EmpowermentWomen
Women's Empowerment Conference & Luncheon
Wholesome Family Network & Brooklyn Sports Club present a free empowerment event with special guest speakers, free raffles, and open conversation on health, healing, and triumphs. In partnership with CM Chris Banks. 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239.
Info: 718-749-8869 · wholesomefamilynet@gmail.com
May30
2:00 PM – 4:00 PMGotham Health, ENY
Health
"How to Eat to Live" Better Health Seminar
Muhammad Mosque 7C presents a free health seminar covering diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and more. Your kitchen is your medicine cabinet. 2094 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
RSVP: Sister Phyllis · pbrownrich@aol.com
Jun1
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Cannabis Management Review
CB5 Cannabis Management Review Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun2
6:00 – 8:00 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Parks, Sanitation & Environment
CB5 Parks, Sanitation & Environment Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM876 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn
EmploymentJobs
2026 Job Spring Fair
On-the-spot interviews for data entry, customer service, EMT, paramedics, lifeguards, personal trainers & more. Bring physical copies of your resume. PJACC Community Center, 876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Info: manupinc.org · (718) 498-2320
Jun4
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 1st Fl
CB5 CommitteeEducation
Education & Youth Services Committee
CB5 Education & Youth Services Committee. Aviation Room, 1st Floor. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun5
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM17 Hinsdale St, Brooklyn
CommunityEnvironment
EBBID Clean Up Day
East Brooklyn Business Improvement District annual clean up. Pitch in to take pride in the neighborhood, one block at a time. Trey Whitfield School, 17 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
RSVP: joelo@ldceny.org · eastbrooklynbid.com
Jun6
10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBrooklyn College
Housing
2026 Annual Housing Resource Fair
Free seminars for homeowners, tenants, home buyers & landlords. Experts from housing and social service field including government, nonprofits, and businesses. Brooklyn College, 2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210.
Register: bit.ly/hrf2026 · 718-469-4679 · info@nhsbrooklyn.org
Jun6
8:00 AM SharpTillary & Adams St
CommunityWomen
Community Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge
MGT (Moving. Growing. Together.) walks in unity to celebrate, uplift, and empower Black women and communities. All are welcome. Meeting location: Tillary & Adams Streets (Brooklyn Bridge Entrance).
Register to reserve your spot — scan QR on flyer.
Jun6
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM198 Euclid Ave, Brooklyn
Health
CHCCC Health Fair 2026
Cypress Hills Child Care Corporation presents a free health fair. 198 Euclid Ave (Parking Lot), Brooklyn, NY 11208.
Info: 718-235-3949 · carolinao@cypresshills.org
Jun7
Meet 9 AM · Race 10 AMShirley Chisholm State Park
5KFree
Shirley Chisholm Trail 5K — 5th Annual
Black Men Run NYC presents the 5th Annual Shirley Chisholm Trail 5K. FREE run/walk for all paces. Bring the whole family. Shirley Chisholm State Park, 950 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239. Register for a commemorative t-shirt.
Jun8
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Public Safety & Quality of Life
CB5 Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun9
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Aging, Health & Social Services
CB5 Aging, Health & Social Services Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun10
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Economic Development, IBZ & BID
CB5 Economic Development, IBZ & BID Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun10
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual (Zoom)
VirtualDOB
NYC DOB Virtual Meeting — Faith Leaders & Houses of Worship
NYC Department of Buildings Office of Faith virtual meeting for faith leaders and houses of worship. Learn about building safety, code compliance, and DOB resources. Meeting ID: 273 264 794 043 · Passcode: wT9rS6mC. No registration required — visit bit.ly/heat-emergency-webinar at event time.
Jun11
10:00 – 11:00 AMVirtual (Zoom)
HealthVirtual
Heat Emergency & Preparedness Webinar
NYC Health virtual webinar on how summer heat impacts older adults. Topics: heat-related illness symptoms, protection tips, and local cooling resources. For adults 65+, caregivers, and community health workers. No registration required.
Info: healthyaging@health.nyc.gov
Jun15
6:00 – 8:00 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 Committee
Transportation & TLC Licensing
CB5 Transportation & TLC Licensing Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun16
1:00 – 6:00 PMLinden Park, Brooklyn
FamilyFree
Achievement First Block Party
FREE block party with magic show, ice cream, music, face painters, and community resources. Kids ages 4–11 welcome. Families can also complete 2026–27 school year applications with enrollment team support. Linden Park (Playground Area by Stanley Entrance), Linden Blvd & Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Tickets limited — register now.
Jun16
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 2nd Fl
CB5 CommitteeHousing
Land Use & Housing Committee
CB5 Land Use & Housing Committee meeting. Open to the public. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207.
Jun20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM85 Montauk Ave, Brooklyn
VolunteerEnvironment
Volunteer Day: Shield of Faith Community Garden
Join Shield of Faith Community Garden and NYC Parks GreenThumb for a hands-on volunteer day beautifying the garden and planting a native pollinator garden. All materials provided. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. 85 Montauk Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208.
Register: nycgovparks.org/greenthumb · gt.volunteer@parks.nyc.gov · (646) 623-8599
Jun20
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM461 Williams Ave
CB5Education
CB5 Education & Youth Resource Fair
Community Board 5 Education & Youth Services Committee annual fair. Free bookbags, free books, free school supplies. Success Gardens, 461 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn.
Contact: Natasha Cherry-Perez · 347-593-3723
Jun24
6:30 – 8:30 PM127 Pennsylvania Ave, 3rd Fl
General BoardAll Welcome
CB5 General Board Meeting
Brooklyn Community Board 5 General Board Meeting. Open to all residents. 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Chair: Alice Lowman · District Manager: Melinda Perkins.
Jun27
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMVermont St & Linden Blvd
SeniorsFree
Senior Citizens Resource Day
CM Chris Banks & The Parodneck Foundation present a free Senior Citizens Resource Day — resources, giveaways, refreshments, wellness, and fun. Vermont Street between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn.
Info: 212-431-9202 · info@parodneckfoundation.org
Jul18
11:00 AM – 6:00 PMGreene Ave & Marcus Garvey Blvd
Block PartyCommunity
BSVAC 38th Anniversary Block Party
Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps 38th Anniversary Block Party. Food, music, NYPD Rock Wall, bounce house, health screenings, and blood drive sign-up. Ceremony at 1 PM. Greene Ave & Marcus Garvey Blvd. Vendors welcome.
Contact: amydorfman@bsvac.net · 516-729-8561
Transit AdvisoryMTA · Thru June 5
4/5 Train Service Disruption — May 18–June 5
No 4/5 trains between Brooklyn Bridge and New Lots Av on weekday nights (Mon–Fri 11:30pm–5am) and weekends (Fri 11:30pm–Mon 5am). 4 train runs Woodlawn ↔ Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall only. 3 train runs to/from New Lots Av.
- Fulton St, Wall St, Bowling Green → use nearby J or N/R stations
- Manhattan ↔ Brooklyn → take the N or Q
- Borough Hall ↔ Franklin Av → take the 2 or 3
- Franklin Av ↔ New Lots Av → take the 3
ConstructionStarting Jun 8
Norwood Ave Station (J/Z) — New Elevator Construction
Starting on or around Monday, June 8, Arlington Ave and Fulton St between Norwood Ave and Hale St will be closed to parking and vehicular traffic for ~6 months. Crosswalks and sidewalks remain open. B20, Q24, and J/Z service not affected.
Affordable HousingOpen Now
HELP Hinsdale C — 314 Hinsdale Ave, Brooklyn
78 affordable rental apartments now accepting applications. 2BR & 3BR units available. Rents from $1,178/mo (40% AMI) to $1,931/mo (60% AMI). Gas for heating included.
- 40% AMI: 2BR $1,178 · 3BR $1,346
- 60% AMI: 2BR $1,907 · 3BR $1,931
Apply on NYC Housing Connect ↗
Paid InternshipJun 30–Aug 13
Paid Summer Eco-Internship — NYC H2O
Join NYC H2O as a paid ecological steward at Highland Park and other natural areas. Mon–Thu, 8am–1pm, June 30–August 13. Ridgewood Reservoir. Must have interest in ecology, enjoy working outdoors, and be able to lift 40 lbs.
Apply: Send resume & letter of interest to kiki@nych2o.org
