Brooklyn Community Board 14

18th Annual Youth Conference
2025-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Flatbush YMCA, 1401 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11210, United States
Date and Location

Flatbush YMCA1401 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn 11210

CB14’s Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee, in partnership with the Flatbush YMCA, is excited to present the 18th Annual Youth Conference on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Flatbush YMCA located at 1401 Flatbush Avenue (between Farragut and Foster). This event invites young people ages 14–21 to connect with valuable summer and year-round opportunities.

Each year, more than 50 New York City agencies, businesses and community organizations participate and share information on summer programs, career readiness, after-school activities, college admissions, jobs, internships, SYEP and more. Attendees can also explore health, legal, immigration, and other support services, participate in mock interviews and interact with local community leaders, elected officials and other VIPs.

The Youth Conference is held in celebration of the life of our late board member Duane Joseph who was dedicated to this event and to uplifting our community’s youth every day. Special thanks to our event partner, the Flatbush YMCA, our co-sponsor COPO and Council Member Rita Joseph for their ongoing support.

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Community Safety Committee Meeting
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Introduction to the New York State Unified Court System – Zenith Taylor, Esq., Statewide Civic Engagement Coordinator

Presentation on Services Offered by the Kings County District Attorney’s Office – Frank Ungerer, Senior Assistant District Attorney

Other Business

Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-03-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Updates on Implementation City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments in Community District 14 – David Weissglass, Team Leader, Department of City Planning

Introduction to Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ Programs for Tenants and First-time Homebuyers – Anthony Coker, Program Manager

Other Business

2025-COYHO 20250324 BK 14 post-adoption meetingDownload

2025-Neighbors Helping Neighbors-Presentation to CB14 3-24-25Download

Human Services Committee Meeting
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Introduction to Heights and Hills Services for Older Adults – Karen Xu, Case Management Outreach Worker

Presentation on Programs and Services Offered by Ohel Children and Family Services – Malka Grossman, Director, Family Enrichment Center

Other Business

4.3.2025_Heights+Hills_CB14_Human-Services-Committee-Meeting_PresentationDownload

April 2025 Board Meeting and Public Hearings on Dining Out NYC Applications
2025-04-07 18:15 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Schedule

Public Hearings on Dining Out NYC Applications:

6:15 PM – Café Madeline, 1603 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

6:25 PM – Werkstatt, 509 Coney Island Avenue, Sidewalk Café

6:35 PM – Mimi’s, 1035 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

6:45 PM – Lea, 1022 Cortelyou Road, Roadway Café

7:00 PM – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14

Agenda and Minutes

Board Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Recommendation – Café Madeline, 1603 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

Recommendation – Werkstatt, 509 Coney Island Avenue, Sidewalk Café

Recommendation – Mimi’s, 1035 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

Recommendation – Lea, 1022 Cortelyou Road, Roadway Café

Borough Board Report

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Community Safety Committee

Housing and Land Use Committee

Human Services Committee

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Transportation Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

2025-04-Board Meeting Minutes-RatifiedDownload

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Department of Environmental Protection Presentation on Flooding – Drisana Hughes, Brooklyn Borough Commissioner

Introduction to the Center for Brooklyn History – Dominique Jean-Louis, Chief Historian

Other Business

2025-04-22-BKCB14_DEP Flooding 101Download

2025-04-22-Center for Brooklyn History OverviewDownload

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee Meeting
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Introduction to the Literacy Academy Collective – Naomi Peña, Cofounder, Director of Community & Family Engagement

Recap of the Youth Conference

Opportunities for collaboration with NYPD youth initiatives – PO Michael Joseph, NYPD

Introduction to prom and individualized math curriculum programs for students – Beranobel Melo, Founder, Mentor a Promise

Other Business

2025-04-29-4.29.25 CB14BK Education Committee.pptxDownload

2025-04-29-CBLA Virtual Office Hr (3)

2025-04-29-LAC Schools and SORDownload

Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Update and Other MTA Business – Anthony Drummond, Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations

Introduction to the New York Public Transit Association – Carm Basile, Chief Advocacy Officer

Other Business

2025-NYPTA Orientation v2Download

May 2025 Board Meeting and Public Hearings on Street Co-Naming Proposal and OCM Application
2025-05-12 18:30 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Schedule

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Proposal to Co-Name 1592 East 12th Street in honor of WWII Marine Sgt. Charlie J. Sciara

6:40 PM – Public Hearing on Retail Cannabis Dispensary Application: 2180 Clarendon Road. Animo CBD LLC has submitted a license application to the Office of Cannabis Management to open a retail dispensary. Applicant representative: Yadiel Buitron Hidalgo, (646) 371-8367

7:00 PM – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14

Agenda and Minutes

Board Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Recommendation – Proposal to Co-Name 1592 East 12th Street in honor of WWII Marine Sgt. Charlie J. Sciara

Recommendation – Retail Cannabis Dispensary Application: 2180 Clarendon Road

Borough Board Report

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Community Safety Committee

Transportation Committee

Housing and Land Use Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

Minutes-2025-05-Board Meeting Minutes-with Addenda-FinalDownload

Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Community Land Trust (CLT) 101 Training – Allyson Martinez, Brooklyn Level Up

Landmarks Discussion – Lisa Kersavage, Executive Director, and Steven Thompson, Director of Community and Government Affairs, Landmarks Preservation Commission

Other Business

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13th Annual Nonprofit Roundtable
2025-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services, Brooklyn, New York
Date and Location

OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services

This meeting is open to invited nonprofit and city agency staff only.

Representatives from nonprofit organizations and elected officials are invited to register to attend the 13th Annual CB14 Nonprofit Roundtable to participate in a conversation about district nonprofit services and resources.

Interested organizations should contact the Community Board 14 office at info@cb14brooklyn.com or 718-859-6357.

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions).

Agenda

New Board Member Orientation

CB14 Practices: Committee Meetings, Public Hearings, Permits and Licenses

Performance Review for District Manager

Other business

Public Hearing on Dining Out NYC Application and Transition Committee Meeting
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions).

Schedule and Agenda

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Dining Out NYC Application – Madelline Inc DBA Pasture Burgers, 1611 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

6:45 PM – Transition Committee Meeting

Composition of Board and Community

Outreach, Recruitment and Public Members

Board Member Handbook

June 2025 Board Meeting
2025-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Agenda and Minutes

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Recommendation – Dining Out NYC Application – Madelline Inc DBA Pasture Burgers, 1611 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

Borough Board Report

Executive Committee Report

Committee of the Whole: The board will convene during the months of July and August only if officially notified of an item that requires a vote, in which case it is recommended that the board vote on a resolution empowering a “Committee of the Whole” to act on behalf of the full board. This enables the board to satisfy its quorum requirement during the summer months

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Housing and Land Use Committee

Human Services Committee

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Community Safety Committee

Transportation Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

2025-06-Board Meeting Minutes with Addenda-RatifiedDownload

Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Presentation on Phase III Bike Lane Expansion Plan – Lauren Martin, Project Manager, NYC Department of Transportation

Other Business

2025-06-11-BK-CB14-2025_Phase3_Bike_Lane_ExpansionDownload

Committee of the Whole Public Hearings on Dining Out NYC Applications
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions).

Schedule and Agenda

Public Hearing on Dining Out NYC Applications:

6:30 PM – Ovi’s Grilled Chicken Inc DBA Ovi’s Place, 2925 Avenue H, Sidewalk Café

6:45 PM – Adboni Restaurant Corp DBA Green Pavilion Restaurant & Sports Lounge, 4307 18th Avenue, Sidewalk Café

7:00 PM – 1715 Foster Ave Inc DBA Westwood Bar, 1715 Foster Avenue, Sidewalk Café

7:15 PM – Burnt Toast Inc DBA La Puerta Roja, 1120 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

More information on outdoor dining applications received by CB14 can be found here.

Public Hearing on LPC Application and Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions).

Schedule and Agenda

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Landmarks Preservation Commission Application:B’ShERT Synagogue, 83 Marlborough Road. Applicant’s Representative: Christian Kaulius, Brawer Hauptman + Larkin Architects, 215-829-0084

7:00 PM – Housing and Land Use Committee Meeting1. Overview of Land Use, ULURP, Zoning, and Zoning Text Amendments – Hanif Yazdi, Borough Planner, Department of City Planning2. Overview of the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) Applications – Chris Yoon, Commissioner, BSA3. Other Business

2025-09-04_B’ShERT Neighborhood Presentation_FINALDownload

2025-09-04-DCP PresentationDownload

2025-09-04-BSA CB 14 BK PresentationDownload

September 2025 Board Meeting and Public Hearings on the NYC Budget FY 2027 and Dining Out NYC Application
2025-09-08 18:30 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Schedule

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Community Budget Recommendations for NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027

6:40 PM – Public Hearing on Dining Out NYC Application: Burnt Toast Inc DBA La Puerta Roja, 1120 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

7:00 PM – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14

Agenda and Minutes

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Committee of the Whole Report – Dining Out NYC Applications

Recommendation – Landmarks Preservation Commission Application: B’ShERT Synagogue, 83 Marlborough Road

Recommendation – Community Budget Recommendations on NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027

Recommendation – Dining Out NYC Application: Burnt Toast Inc DBA La Puerta Roja, 1120 Cortelyou Road, Sidewalk Café

Committee Appointments Report

Borough Board Report

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Transportation Committee

Housing and Land Use Committee

Community Safety Committee

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

2025-09-08-Board Meeting Minutes with addenda-ratifiedDownload

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Report on the Reconstruction of the Ocean Avenue Perimeter of Prospect Park – Deborah Kirschner, Vice President, Communications and External Relations, Prospect Park Alliance

Presentation on the Gravesend Bay CSO Tributary Area, Phase 3 Project

Other Business

2025-09-15-PPA Parkside Ocean Avenue PerimeterDownload

2025-GKOH15-03 Community board 14 presentationDownload

Public Hearings on BSA Applications
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions).

Schedule

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on BSA # 1-88-BZ, 1593 Coney Island Avenue:AMENDMENT: to allow for the addition of a partial fourth and a partial fifth floor in the R5 / C2-3 portion of the premises, contrary to the underlying floor area/FAR (ZR 33-121), wall height and sky exposure plane (ZR 33-432), rear yard (ZR 33-292), and parking (ZR 36-21) regulations. 1593 Coney Island Avenue, Block 6731, Lots 65, 165, 70, 73, 75, 76, BSA # 1-88-BZ – Applicant’s Representative: Jay Goldstein, Esq., 646-535-3771

7:00 PM – Public Hearing on BSA # 2025-16-BZ, 583 East 23rd Street:VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT: This application is filed pursuant to Sections 72-21 and 73-134 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, as amended (the “Zoning Resolution” or “ZR”), to permit the change of use of an existing house of worship in Use Group (“UG”) III(B) to an ambulatory diagnostic or treatment health care also in UG III(B) in excess of 1,500 square feet located within an R3X zoning district, contrary to use regulations (ZR §§ 22-131(B) and 22-132(b)), front yard (ZR § 24-34), height and setback (ZR § 24-521) and parking (ZR § 25-31) regulations. Because the existing house of worship was also constructed pursuant to a variance granted on June 23, 2009, the proposed change of use is also contrary BSA Calendar No. 10-09-BZ. 583 East 23rd Street, Block 5223, Lot 2, BSA # 2025-16-BZ – Applicant’s Representative: Richard Lobel, Esq., 212-725-2727

1-88-BZ – 1593 Coney Island Avenue, BK – CB PresentationDownload

2025-16-BZ-583 East 23rd Street – CB 14 Presentation_V3Download

Special Meeting of the Executive and Budget Committees
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions)

Agenda

6:30 PM – Executive Committee Meeting

City Council Land Use Presentation Presentation on Charter Revision Proposals – Perris Straughter, Director, Planning and Land Use Division, New York City Council

7:00 PM – Budget Committee Meeting

Review Fiscal Year 2026 Requests and Develop Board Priorities for the City’s Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027.More info on the City Budget.

2025-Mayors Charter Proposals — Public Briefings Summary — working version -15 minutes – BK CB14 – CopyDownload

Revised budget priorities:

FY2027-Revised Budget Priorites for Public HearingDownload

Public Hearing on Budget and October 2025 Board Meeting
2025-10-20 18:30 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Schedule

6:30 PM – Public Hearing on Proposed Recommendations for NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027

More information at cb14brooklyn.com/city-budget

7:00PM – Regular Monthly Meeting of Brooklyn Community Board 14

Agenda and Minutes

Board Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Recommendation – BSA # 1-88-BZ, 1593 Coney Island Avenue

Recommendation – BSA # 2025-16-BZ , 583 East 23rd Street

Recommendation – CB14 Proposed Recommendations for NYC Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027

Borough Board Report

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Housing and Land Use Committee

Community Safety Committee

Transportation Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

2025-10-20-Board Meeting Minutes with addenda-ratifiedDownload

Community Safety Committee Meeting
2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Introduction to Deputy Inspector Joseph Wernersbach, Commanding Officer, 70th Precinct

Presentation on Rules and Responsibilities – Representative, Office of the Sheriff of the City of New York

Other Business

Human Services Committee Meeting
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11230, United States
Date and Location

CB14 District Office – 810 East 16th Street (directions)

Agenda

Introduction to WholeYouNYC – Social Care Network – Shahil Alvarez, Public Health Solutions

COVID-19 and Access to Vaccination – Representative, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Other Business

2025-WholeYouNYC SCN Presentation 10.27Download

CB14 Annual Reception 2025
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue, 2nd floor (directions).

The community is invited to join Brooklyn Community Board 14 for our Annual Reception, to welcome our new Community Board members and recognize the excellence of our public servants and community leaders.

To RSVP please contact our office at info@cb14brooklyn.com or 718-859-6357.

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Update on the Flatbush African Burial Ground Project – Martin Maher, Department of Parks & Recreation

Presentation on Commercial Waste Zones Expansion – Representative, Department of Sanitation

Other Business

11-17-25-DPR-p-Flatbush-African-Burial-GroundDownload

2025-CWZ-Phase 3 Session DeckDownload

Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Plans for the Park Circle Automated Public Toilet (APT) – Rachel Frumin, Department of Transportation

Update on the Interborough Express Process – Anthony Drummond, MTA NYC Transit

Introduction to Proposal to Ban Nonessential Helicopter Flights over the New York City Metropolitan Area – Representative, Stop the Chop NY/NJ

Other Business

2025-Park Circle – BK CB 14 9.17Download

2025-10-09=October_IBXCCDownload

2025-10-22 Community CouncilDownload

2025-STC Community Board Power Point Nov13_2025.pptxDownload

November 2025 Board Meeting
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | East Midwood Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230, United States
Date and Location

East Midwood Jewish Center – 1625 Ocean Avenue (directions).

Agenda and Minutes

Board Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

DISTRICT MANAGER’S REPORT

CHAIR’S REPORT

Borough Board Report

TOPICAL COMMITTEES – REPORTS AND ITEMS:

Community Safety Committee

Human Services Committee

Community Environment, Cultural Affairs and Economic Development Committee

Transportation Committee

Housing and Land Use Committee

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Transition Committee

PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

2025-11-10-Board Meeting Minutes_with addendum-ratifiedDownload

Transition Committee Meeting
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Presentation on Parliamentary Procedure – Representative, Civic Engagement Commission

CB14 Board Membership Assessment and Community Engagement Strategies

Other Business

Mastering Effective Meetings CB14 Brooklyn 111725Download

Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee Meeting
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Webex
Date and Location

Online via Webex

Agenda

Presentation on Youth Services and Programs – James A. Connelly, Flatbush Development Corporation

LEAP Program Presentation: Fostering Family Acceptance for LGBTQ+ Youth – Monroe Egbuchunam, LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP), CAMBA

Youth Conference 2026 Planning

Other Business

2025-FDC-Diving into the Youth DepartmentDownload
