Community Events
Upcoming public meetings and community events for East New York and Brooklyn Community Board 5. Open to all residents.
Jun25
Virtual MeetingOnline · Merchants Association
Community · Recap
Juneteenth NYC organizers are thanking the community for a successful festival and parade in East New York. Organizers also point neighbors to a Merchants Association virtual meeting to keep the momentum going and plan what comes next for local businesses.
Jun25
6:00 PMCypress Hills
Sports · Free
World Cup Watch Party at Cypress Hills
The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office hosts a World Cup watch party in Cypress Hills. Neighbors are invited to gather, cheer, and catch the match together.
Jun26
Enrollment DeadlineNYC 2K Initiative
Education · Deadline
Deadline to Enroll in Free 2K for Young Children
June 26 is the deadline to enroll young children entering the new 2K early childhood initiative this school year. Families are encouraged to sign up before the cutoff to secure a spot.
Jun27
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMVermont St, Linden Blvd & Stanley Ave
Seniors · Free
Free outdoor resource fair for East New York seniors. Giveaways, wellness activities, and refreshments. Hosted by CM Chris Banks and the Parodneck Foundation.
Jun27
1:00 PM · OnlineAurora Midwifery Foundation
Wellness · Virtual
Intergenerational Trauma, Toxic Stress & Healing in the Black Community
The Aurora Midwifery Foundation hosts a free online wellness session exploring intergenerational trauma, toxic stress, and pathways to healing in the Black community. Open to all who want to learn and take part in the conversation.
Jun27
10:00 AMLegion & Pitkin Ave, Brownsville
Faith · Community
Brooklyn Collective Clergy Prayer Walk
The Brooklyn Collective Clergy invite neighbors to a prayer walk through Brownsville, beginning at Legion and Pitkin Avenue and continuing down Pitkin Avenue to pray with and support local small businesses.
Jun28
1:00 PM956 New Lots Ave
Community · Free
“You Read What You Sow” Free-Book Garden Event
The 400 Montauk Community Garden hosts “You Read What You Sow,” a free-book event at the garden, 956 New Lots Avenue. Stop by to pick up books and enjoy the green space with neighbors.
Jun29
6:00 PM · Onlinetolltrap.com
Civic · Virtual
“End the Toll Trap” Virtual Town Hall
Assembly Member Walker hosts an “End the Toll Trap” virtual town hall. Residents can join online at tolltrap.com to learn more and weigh in.
Jul2
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM3133 Fulton St
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul7
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM3160 Fulton St
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul14
2:00 PM – 4:00 PMChauncey St Station
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul15
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM2796 Fulton St
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul21
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM1239 Broadway Ave
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul23
2:00 PM – 4:00 PMMyrtle–Wyckoff Plaza
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul29
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM31 Mother Gaston Blvd
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Jul30
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM1210 Halsey St
Constituent Services
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
EveryThu
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM1390 Pennsylvania Ave
Food · Weekly
Opportunity Hub Weekly Farm Stand
The Opportunity Hub farm stand returns every Thursday through November 19 at 1390 Pennsylvania Avenue, near the ice cream truck and the B83 stop. Fresh produce with cash, credit, EBT, and FMNP all accepted.
Jul8
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM395 Hudson St, 2nd Fl, Manhattan
Jobs · Training
Carpenters Union Recruitment Info Session
The Carpenters Union holds a recruitment information session at 395 Hudson Street, 2nd floor, covering minimum requirements and the path into the Building Works pre-apprenticeship program. Attendees are encouraged to arrive ahead of the 9 a.m. start.
Jul8
4:00 PM100 Church St, 10th Fl, Manhattan
Policing · Oversight
Police Oversight Board Meets July 8: How East New Yorkers Can Tune In
New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) will hold its next public board meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at CCRB headquarters, 100 Church Street, 10th floor in Manhattan. The CCRB is the independent agency that investigates complaints of NYPD misconduct, making its monthly meetings one of the few regular windows into how the city reviews and rules on those cases. Residents can register through the CCRB’s website to attend, watch, or offer public comment, with meeting notices and agendas posted in advance. For East New York neighbors who care about policing, discipline and transparency, this is a chance to see the oversight process up close—even if it’s just by streaming the meeting from home.
Jul9
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM2094 Pitkin Ave
Benefits · Free
IDNYC & Benefits Help at Gotham Health East New York
Gotham Health East New York hosts an IDNYC reservation event at 2094 Pitkin Avenue with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Hunger Free partners. Staff will help residents with IDNYC, SNAP, Fair Fares, and other benefits.
Jul9
TentativeHighland Park Land Use
Land Use · Meeting
Highland Park Follow-Up Meeting Rescheduled
The chair confirms the earlier June 26 date is off. The Highland Park land use follow-up meeting with the developer is now tentatively set for July 9. Check back for confirmation of the final date.
Jul18
Advisory Meeting400 Rockaway Ave
Civic · Community
Assembly Member Walker Third-Saturday Advisory Meeting
Assembly Member Walker’s third-Saturday advisory meetings continue through the summer at 400 Rockaway Avenue, with the next session on July 18. The most recent meeting focused on deed theft and is available to watch on Facebook.
Jul18
11:00 AM – 6:00 PMGreene Ave & Marcus Garvey Blvd
Community · Free
BSVAC 38th Anniversary Block Party
Free community block party with health screenings, blood drive sign-up, bounce house, and music. Hosted by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Jul24
Renovation BeginsArlington Library
Library · Closure
Arlington Library Closes for Major Renovation
The Arlington Library closes on July 24 for a major renovation. Bookmobile service and programming at neighborhood partner sites will keep library access available nearby while the building is closed.
Jul25
Ages 15–24 · $100 StipendBrownsville · Location on Registration
Youth · Civic
NYC Unfiltered Youth Listening Tour
The NYC Unfiltered Youth Listening Tour comes to Brownsville for young people ages 15 to 24, with a $100 stipend for participants. The exact location is shared upon registration through Assembly Member Walker’s office.
Jul27
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Through Nov 17Outside Arlington Library
Library · Bookmobile
Arlington Library Bookmobile Service
While the Arlington Library is closed, a bookmobile parks outside the library from July 27 through November 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., keeping books and library services within reach for the neighborhood.
Jul29
1:00 PM90 Church St, Manhattan
Housing · Public Meeting
NYCHA Board Meeting
The New York City Housing Authority holds its citywide board meeting at 90 Church Street. The session is open to the public and especially relevant for East New York NYCHA residents who want to follow decisions affecting their developments.
Aug1
12:00 PMBradford St & Sutter Ave
Community · Celebration
Community Celebration for a 103-Year-Old Neighbor
CB5’s Aging and Social Service Committee is supporting a community celebration for a beloved 103-year-old resident. Join neighbors at the last house on Bradford Street before Sutter, at the corner of Bradford and Sutter.
Aug3
Mondays & WednesdaysCypress Hills Community Center
Library · Programs
Arlington Library Programs at Cypress Hills Community Center
Starting August 3, the Arlington Library team sets up at the Cypress Hills Community Center on Mondays and Wednesdays, offering content creation, 3D printing, digital literacy, and podcasting, plus monthly community outreach.
Aug4
National Night OutSutter Ball Field Park
Public Safety · Community
75th Precinct Community Council: New President & National Night Out
The 75th Precinct Community Council welcomes a new council president effective July 1. The council announces National Night Out at Sutter Ball Field Park on August 4, along with a planned community gathering with officers—details to follow by email.
Aug6
ThursdaysCypress Senior Center
Seniors · Library
Arlington Library Computer Classes at Cypress Senior Center
Starting August 6, the Arlington Library team is at the Cypress Senior Center on Thursdays for computer-based classes, along with monthly tabling to connect seniors with library services.
Aug11
New LocationNew Hope Worship Center, Livonia Ave
Food · Community
People’s Kitchen Relocates to New Hope Worship Center
The People’s Kitchen moves to the New Hope Worship Center on Livonia Avenue beginning August 11. Neighbors who rely on the meal program can find it at its new home.
AugTBD
Ribbon CuttingSt. Paul Community Baptist Church
Community · Library
New Lots Interim Library to Open
A new interim library site for New Lots is coming to St. Paul Community Baptist Church. A ribbon cutting is planned for early August, with the exact date to be announced.
