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CB6 - Brooklyn Community Board 6
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Serving the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, and the Columbia St Waterfront.

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Questions 2, 3, and 4 on housing each received over a million Yes votes on average, with an average approval margin of 15.6 percent. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social also received over a million 🗳️. The Mayor elect was part of those by voting for himself and to approve Questions 2 to 4.
A side by side set of election results from the New York City Board of Elections. On the left are the results for three housing related ballot questions. Proposal 2 shows 1,035,374 Yes votes and 740,039 No votes. Proposal 3 shows 993,871 Yes votes and 757,589 No votes. Proposal 4 shows 1,014,817 Yes votes and 725,941 No votes. On the right are the results for the Mayor’s race, showing Zohran Kwame Mamdani with 1,009,470 votes. The layout highlights that each of the housing measures and the winning mayoral candidate received over one million votes.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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🎉 Congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on being elected Mayor, and to @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @shahanafrombk.bsky.social, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, and @jumaane.bsky.social on re-election.

And congrats to @aschierenbeck.bsky.social and the CRC team on Questions 2 to 5 passing.
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A graphic showing a screenshot of the New York City Board of Elections unofficial election night results page for November 4, 2025. On the left is a list of election contests including Mayor, Public Advocate, City Comptroller, District Attorney, Borough President, and several ballot proposals. On the right is a circular “I Voted” sticker with a skyline silhouette. Text reads: “See results from the Board of Elections @ enr.boenyc.gov.” The graphic is framed in red, white, and blue.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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It’s Election Day! Vote🗳️! Polls are open until 9 PM. findmypollsite.vote.nyc

Also, take note that schools and government offices are closed, there is no trash, recycling or composting and Alternate Side Parking is suspended.
Graphic from Brooklyn Community Board 6 reminding residents to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. It lists offices on the ballot: Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, Borough President, City Council, and Charter Changes. It also notes city service changes: schools and government offices are closed, no DSNY collections, and Alternate Side Parking is suspended. The image includes a large “VOTE!” headline, the CB6 logo, and an “I Voted” sticker graphic.
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Now that we’ve got an extra hour, the question becomes: what will we do with it? Vote! 🗳️

Today, Sun, Nov 2, is the last day of early voting. Polls are open 9 AM –5 PM. It won’t take the whole extra hour, and you get a sticker.

Not sure where to vote? findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Graphic with dark blue background and orange and white text that reads: “Sunday, November 2, 2025. TODAY is the LAST day to VOTE EARLY! POLLS are OPEN from 9AM until 5PM.” Below, white text lists: “Vote for Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, Borough President, City Council, Charter Changes.” Bottom line reads: “Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” On the left is a red circular sticker graphic with a blue Brooklyn Bridge illustration and text that says “Brooklyn VOTES EARLY.” The Brooklyn Community Board 6 logo appears in the top right corner.
November 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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While less spooky today, you can still vote early until 5PM today, Saturday, November 1st, and tomorrow, Sunday , November 2nd, from 9am until 5pm. findmypollsite.vote.nyc
A Brooklyn Community Board 6 graphic with a dark blue background and orange border. Large orange and white text reads “VOTE EARLY! Saturday, November 1, 2025.” It says polls are open until 5 PM and lists races for Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, Borough President, City Council, and Charter Changes. The CB6 logo is in the upper right, and a red “Brooklyn Votes Early” sticker featuring the Brooklyn Bridge illustration appears in the bottom right with the line “You’ll get a sticker!” A similar Brooklyn Community Board 6 graphic promoting early voting with the same layout and color scheme. The text reads “VOTE EARLY! Sunday, November 2, 2025.” It notes that polls will be open from 9 AM until 5 PM and lists the same races. The CB6 logo is in the top right, and a red “Brooklyn Votes Early” sticker featuring the bridge illustration appears in the lower right corner.
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Greetings from Spooky CB6! 🎃
Vote early, vote today. It’s Friday, October 31, 2025, and polls are open from 9 AM until 5 PM.
Cast your ballot and get this year’s limited-edition Halloween Voter sticker.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Vote early, vote today!

Today, Monday, October 27th, polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Not sure where to vote?

Go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Brooklyn Community Board 6 early voting graphic with the headline “VOTE EARLY!” The text reads: “Monday, October 27, 2025. Polls will be open from 9 AM until 5 PM.” Below, it says “Vote for:” followed by a bulleted list: Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, and Charter Changes. At the bottom, text reads: “Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” The design features a navy blue background with white and orange text and the CB6 logo in the upper right corner. Alt text: Brooklyn Community Board 6 graphic titled “VOTE EARLY!” showing the full early voting schedule for 2025. Dates listed include: • Sunday, October 26 and Monday, October 27 – polls open 9 AM to 5 PM • Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 – polls open 10 AM to 8 PM • Thursday, October 30 – polls open 9 AM to 5 PM • Friday, October 31 – polls open 9 AM to 5 PM (highlighted in black) • Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 – polls open 9 AM to 5 PM. Earlier dates are crossed out. The lower section lists offices on the ballot: Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, and Charter Changes, followed by “Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” The design uses CB6’s navy blue, orange, and white color scheme with the CB6 logo in the upper left corner.
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Vote early, vote today!

Sunday, October 26th, polls are open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Not sure where to vote? Go to findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Graphic from Brooklyn Community Board 6 encouraging early voting. The headline reads “VOTE EARLY!” followed by “Sunday, October 26, 2025.” Text below says “Polls will be open from 9 AM until 5 PM.” A list indicates offices on the ballot: Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, and Charter Changes. The bottom line reads “Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” The background is navy blue with orange and white text and the CB6 logo in the upper right corner. Brooklyn Community Board 6 early voting schedule graphic. The header says “VOTE EARLY!” followed by a list of early voting dates and hours: • Sunday, October 26, Monday, October 27, Thursday, October 30, Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2 — polls open 9 AM – 5 PM • Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, October 29 — polls open 10 AM – 8 PM • Friday, October 31 — polls open 9 AM – 5 PM (highlighted in black). Some earlier dates are crossed out. The lower section lists offices on the ballot (Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, Charter Changes) and says “Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” The design uses CB6’s navy, orange, and white color scheme with the CB6 logo in the corner.
October 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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As @aspishakthomas.com said, take our survey! bit.ly/CB6SurvFY27
Graphic for Brooklyn Community Board 6’s FY2027 District Needs Survey. The background is navy blue with bold white and orange text. Large text reads “FY2027 District Needs Survey.” On the right, the CB6 logo appears with the words “Brooklyn Community Board 6” beneath it. Below, smaller text reads “Click, Scan, Visit bit.ly/CB6SurvFY27” next to a QR code. The design uses CB6’s signature navy, orange, and white color scheme with clean, block-style typography.
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Polls are open until 5 PM today, Saturday Oct 25 and from 9 am until 5 PM tomorrow, Sun Oct 26th. Find where to vote findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Graphic reading “VOTE EARLY! Saturday, October 25, 2025. Polls are open UNTIL 5 PM.” Text lists offices on the ballot — Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, and Charter Changes — and includes the Brooklyn Community Board 6 logo with a note to find your polling place at findmypollsite.vote.nyc. Blue and orange design. Graphic reading “VOTE EARLY! Sunday, October 26, 2025. Polls will be open from 9 AM UNTIL 5 PM.” Text lists offices on the ballot — Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, and Charter Changes — and includes the Brooklyn Community Board 6 logo with a note to find your polling place at findmypollsite.vote.nyc. Blue and orange design.
October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Vote today!

Polls are open until 5 PM.

Find where: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Graphic from Brooklyn Community Board 6 reading: “VOTE EARLY TODAY! Saturday, October 25, 2025. Polls open from 9 AM until 5 PM. Vote for: Mayor, Comptroller, District Attorney, Public Advocate, City Council, Charter Changes. Find out where to vote @ findmypollsite.vote.nyc.” The CB6 logo appears in the upper right corner. Colors are navy blue, white, and orange.
October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🌞 Heat Advisory in effect!

Cooling Centers are OPEN — stay safe & stay cool. 🧊
Find one near you: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenterse
Poster announcing cooling centers open during heat advisory with a sun icon, air conditioner, and glass of ice.
July 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Happy Independence Day!
The image is a digital graphic with a white background bordered at the top and bottom by thin red lines. In the top left corner, the date "FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025" is displayed in small blue font. Dominating the center, the text "HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!" is written in large, bold, blue letters. Below, in bold red, is the phrase "FROM CB6." In the top right corner is a box containing "CB6 BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6" with "CB6" in large red letters and the rest in smaller blue font.
July 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Alternate Side Parking and meters are suspended today, Friday, July 4th, for Independence Day. #NYCASP
A notice from Brooklyn Community Board 6 about parking suspension for July 4th.
July 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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🌞 Heat Advisory in effect!

Cooling Centers are OPEN — stay safe & stay cool. 🧊
Find one near you: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenterse
Poster announcing cooling centers open during heat advisory with a sun icon, air conditioner, and glass of ice.
June 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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🗳️ Today is Primary Election Day!

Polls are open from 6AM to 9PM. Vote for Mayor, Council, Public Advocate, Comptroller & more.

Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Primary Election Day poster with voting details and website link.
June 24, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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May we continue to fight until our founding principles of liberty and justice for all are finally realized.
#juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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📣 @bkcb6.bsky.social Full Board

🗓️ Wed, June 11 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 P.S. 133 – 610 Baltic St (corner of 4th Ave)
💻 Or Zoom
Agenda:
🏛️ Landmark apps: 30 Sterling Pl & 534 1st St
🚴 Transportation updates incl. Union St

More info: bit.ly/bkcb6june11
Flyer for Brooklyn Community Board 6 meeting at PS 133 on June 11, 6:30 PM. Agenda and details provided.
June 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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For those keeping score at home, the proclamation is here in a more readable format than the image above.
Proclamation from Brooklyn Community Board 6 honoring Joe Holtz for 50 years of service with the Park Slope Food Coop, detailing his contributions and leadership.
June 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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. @brandonwestnyc.bsky.social—President of the Park Slope Food Coop and member of @bkcb6.bsky.social—presented a CB6 proclamation to Joe Holtz, founding member of the Coop, honoring 50 years of leadership. Joe’s legacy is a cornerstone of our great community. Thank you, Joe! 
Brandon West holding a proclamation certificate and presenting it to Joe Holtz.
June 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Alternate Side Parking is suspended on Thursday, May 29th, for the Solemnity of the Ascension . Meters remain in effect.
#NYCASP
May 29, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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📣 Join us ( @agounardes.bsky.social & @bkcb6.bsky.social for a BMT Community Meeting!

🗓 Mon, June 2
🕡 6:30–8 PM
📍 PS 15 – 71 Sullivan St

Co-hosted with/ Red Hook West & East, CGA & FAC.
Register @ 🔗 bit.ly/BMT62
May 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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@bkcb6.bsky.social honors and remembers all who gave their lives in service this Memorial Day. #MemorialDay
May 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Tonight! 📍Wed 5/21, 630PM – Transpo/Parks/Public Safety at Principles GI Coffee House!
May 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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For a recording of the meeting and DEP’s slide presentation, go to
bit.ly/DEP52025
May 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM