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Three Ways to Be An Engaged New Yorker

Vote in NYC's first-ever citywide participating budgeting process

Voting has started!

All New Yorkers age 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, have the opportunity to decide how to spend $5 million of funding on projects in their community.

Recently profiled in Gothamist, the People’s Money is the first citywide process utilizing Mayoral expense funding to fund projects and services in local communities. Learn more about the PB process and be sure to cast your vote by June 25th.

You can either Vote online or Vote on paper. To fill out a paper ballot, visit the BHA table at this Saturday's Willowtown Fair, or our Open Streets Table on Montague on June 3rd. You can also find other voting sites in your neighborhood.

Demand Pedestrian Safety on Atlantic Ave

It was just over a month ago that local resident Katherine Harris was killed at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street by an out-of-control driver.

4 pedestrians have been killed at Atlantic Ave & Clinton St since 2013.

We must continue to demand a comprehensive traffic safety plan and the immediate implementation of changes to make our streets & intersections safer.

Please join us in signing on to a letter to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez demanding that the city stop prioritizing cars and trucks over our lives. #FixAtlantic for good.

Yes, I want to make our streets safer

Support our Parks

In his latest budget proposal, Mayor Adams fails to fulfill NYCParks funding commitments or addressurgent parks staffing and maintenance needs.

Parks are critical infrastructure, not a bonus amenity, and must be funded as such. NYC Parks’ operating budget is only 0.6% of NYC’s operating budget. Other major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago allocate 1.5%-4.0% of their budgets to parks.

Join thousands of New Yorkers and demand #1Percent4Parks from the mayor and City Council.

You can sign the petition at playfair.nyc and attend a rally at City Hall Park on Monday May 22.

Play Fair 1% for Parks Rally

When: Monday, May 22 from 9:30am-10:30am

Where: City Hall Park

I WANT TO ATTEND THE RALLY

SHRED FEST *POSTPONED*

CM Restler's office is postponing this Saturday's Shredfest and Touch a Truck event due to inclement weather.

We will let you know the new date!

20% off a Signature Batch Brew

Slow down and wait for a pour over at our Neighborhood Partner, Drip Coffee, located inside the Clark Street subway station.

Drip's Coffee has an inspiring story behind its origin. Owner Nigel Price strove to support his community when COVID shut everything down.

Nigel says, "I truly believe the reason why we survived the pandemic and continue to thrive is due to the fact that I love coffee and the community we’re a part of. Without that love you won’t have the desire or the passion required to get through the difficult times."

We love you right back, Nigel & Drip Coffee!

Learn more about Nigel's journey here

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Only with the strength and commitment of its members can the BHA be a strong advocate for the Brooklyn Heights community.

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Have questions about what's happening in the neighborhood? The BHA can help with issues large and small. Let us know what's on your mind.

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