The committee meetings of Community Board 2 begin with the approval of the agenda and introduction of the committee officers. The meetings conclude with the approval of the previous month’s meeting minutes, a chairperson’s report, other business and a community forum during which the public may speak. Community Board 2 Meetings are open to all to attend.
Economic Development & Job Creation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 6:00 PM
Long Island University (DeKalb and Hudson Aves.)
Library Learning Center Room 515,
Brooklyn Grange Farm
Brookyn Grange Rooftop Farm will place a farm on the roof of one of the largest buildings in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Chase Emmons, director of business development and chief beekeeper!) at the Brooklyn Grange will give details about the goals of the Grange’s business enterprise and its potential impact on the community.
The farm is being underwritten by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Infrastructure Program. It is estimated that the farm will capture 1,000,000 gallons of rain each year that will not enter the storm and sewer system.
Read more about the Brooklyn Grange Farm
Learn more about the City’s Green Infrastructure Plan
Access the Brooklyn Navy Yard website
Health, Environment & Social Services Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 PM
Brooklyn Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue at St. Felix Street
Third floor auditorium
The committee will review the following liquor licenses for recommendation to the New York State Liquor Authority.
New Restaurant Wine
- 33 Main Street; OGC DUMBO lTD,DBA One Girl Cookies
- 14 Jay Street; Punto Bianco
- 25 Bond Street; Ganso
- 176 Smith Street; Izakaya on Smith
New On-Premises
- 132 Montague Street; BKNYTAPAS Corp.
- 773 Fulton Street; Prospect Restaurant LLC
- 620 Atlantic Avenue; Levy Premium Foodservice LP and Brooklyn Events Center, LLC
Alteration On-Premises
- 25 Lafayette Avenue; Berlyn
- 419 Myrtle Avenue; Putnams
- 90-100 Smith Street; Pincholino Corp.
Renewal Restaurant Wine
- 150 Smith Street; Caruso Pizzeria & Restaurant
- 122 Smith Street; Ikki Japanese Cuisine Inc.
- 68 Jay Street; Titron Distributing Company
- 20 Columbia Heights, Iris Cafe, Inc.
- 97 A Hoyt Streete. aka 348 Atlantic; Mike End LLC
- 507 Myrtle Avenue; Fork
Renewal On-Premises
- 73 Jay Street; Pedro’s Bar & Restaurant
- 108 Jay Street; The Gallery Cafe
- 81-83 Atlantic Avenue; The Moxie Spot
- 101 Montague Street; Lantern
- 15 Metrotech Center; Luciano’s
- 80 Montague Street, Teresa’s Restaurant
The committee will also review public health issues for possible future actions.
General Meeting Look-Ahead
The April 11, 2011 general meeting of Communtiy Board 2 will be held at 6:00 pm at St. Francis College, Founders Hall (auditorium at 180 Remsen Street).
Visit www.nyc.gov/brooklyncb2 to learn more about Community Board 2
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