🐰🌸 Join Us for a FREE Family Easter Weekend! 🌸🐰

Hop into spring with Pitkin Avenue BID on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for an egg-stra special day of family fun! Bring the kids and enjoy a day filled with excitement, games, and prizes.

🎉 Easter Parade – 12 PM | Zion Triangle (Pitkin Ave & Legion)
🥚 Great Egg Hunt – 1 PM - 4 PM | Betsy Head Field (Strauss St. & Dumont Ave.)

This event is free and open to the community, with activities for all ages! Register now to secure your spot

This event is proudly sponsored by Council Member Darlene Mealy and organized in partnership with: Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, BCJC & BMS Family Health Center, Brownsville Partnership, Brownsville REC Center, Brownsville In Violence Out, CAMBA & DYCD, NYPD – 73rd Precinct, NYC Parks, NYC Department of Small Business Services, Shoppers World, One Brooklyn Health, and Youth Design Center.

We appreciate your support in spreading the word! Let me know if you need anything else

Bring your family and friends to Zion Triangle on Saturday, November 30th, from 4-6 PM for an evening filled with festive cheer, community spirit, and free hot chocolate & sweet treats! ☕🍪

📅 Event Schedule:

4-4:50 PM: Christmas Caroling with The Merriment Mob Carolers 🎶

4:50 PM: Tree Lighting Countdown 🌟

5-6 PM: Photos with Mama and Papa Klaus 🎅🤶

Location: 1501 Pitkin Ave @ Zion Triangle 📍

I am thrilled to invite the school community to our upcoming Pitkin Avenue Halloween Bash—a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween sponsored by Council Member Darlene Mealy.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2024
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM
Location: Zion Triangle, 1501 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

What to Expect:

• Car-free Trick-or-Treating: Explore the spooky streets and collect treats in a safe environment!

• Photo-Ops, Treats, and Fun: Capture memories with fun photo opportunities and enjoy delightful treats!

• Activities:

  • Stilt Walker (3 PM - 4:30 PM)

  • Face Painting & Balloon Twisting (3 PM - 5 PM)

  • Popcorn, Cotton Candy & Trick-or-Treating (3 PM - 6 PM)

  • Music/DJ (3 PM - 6 PM)

  • Grandma Zombie (3 PM - 6 PM)

  • Kuki Go with TAPE ART NYC (3 PM - 6 PM)

• Bring Your Pup (we will have treats for them too), Scooter, or Skateboard: Fun for all ages and abilities—everyone's invited!

Costumes are encouraged but not necessary, and adults must accompany children.

We would be grateful if you could share this event information within your school community through newsletters, bulletins, or announcements. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me.

🌿 Join Us for a Community Cleanup! 🌿

Let's come together to beautify Brownsville! 🦋✨

📅 Date: Thursday, Oct 3rd
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Meeting Point: In front of Livonia Park, ending at 112 Thatford Ave

Volunteers Needed! Your efforts make a huge difference in keeping our neighborhood clean and beautiful.

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September. 

Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn 

Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.  

Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well. 

What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary. 

The location link for Zion Triangle is below. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6

The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides. 

https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs

Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)

PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360. 

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September. 

Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn 

Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.  

Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well. 

What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary. 

The location link for Zion Triangle is below. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6

The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides. 

https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs

Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)

PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360. 

Join the Pitkin Avenue BID, in partnership with the Urban Design Forum Residency’s ‘Public Space for Public Good’ team, for a Reuse and Repair event. Public Space for Public Good work connects businesses, residents, and policymakers with underutilized spaces to promote a circular waste system.

Recycle: Drop off your food scraps to make soil. Pick up a small soil.

Reclaim, Reuse & Repurpose: Bring clothes to swap or repair.

Revitalize: Bring your favorite sneakers to clean.

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September. 

Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn 

Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.  

Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well. 

What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary. 

The location link for Zion Triangle is below. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6

The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides. 

https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs

Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)

PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360. 

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

EASTBKBIKECLUB and Citibike are hosting weekly Community Bike Rides every Wednesday from now until the end of September. 

Start: Zion Triangle Citibike Station (Pitkin Ave BT Grafton and Legion Street) Brownsville, Brooklyn 

Duration: 5pm - 7pm, wheels down by 5:15pm.  

Info: ALL BIKES ARE FREE! We will utilize the Citibike stations bicycles, everyone will receive a code to enter on their phone to ride for FREE! The ride route will vary every Wednesday! More details will be given before riding out. You will also have to sign a photo and liability form previous to riding out as well. 

What to bring: Please bring your own phone, helmet, and water bottle. You are more than welcome to bring your own Bike but it is not necessary. 

The location link for Zion Triangle is below. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AFbU8GKzQdWAoaa6

The link below is more information about Citibikes summer community rides. 

https://citibikenyc.com/community-programs/programs

Attached is the event flyer and the link below is the Photo Release and Liability. We look forward to riding with you!
Lyft Photo Release & Liability Waiver ("Release") (google.com)

PLEASE contact Kane for more details - kjacob2@health.nyc.gov - 917-533-1360. 

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

Join us for Pitkin Pups Day!

🐾 Expect a day filled with fun activities:

• 🐕 Free Dog Treats

• 💦 Cooling Station: Mini pools with water to keep your dogs refreshed

• 📸 Photo Opportunities: Capture memorable moments with your pets for #PitkinPups on our social media

• 🛍️ Free Poop Bags

• 🗺️ Map of Dog Waste Stations on Pitkin Ave

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

GrowNYC Farm Stand

Stop by to purchase local produce, eggs , honey and more.

🕑 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

📍Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

📢 Come join us this Saturday for our Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new location of our NYC Grows Farmstand! 🌿 Expect government officials, fun activities, music, cooking demos, and delicious food tastings.

🎉 We will have special guests: Brooklyn Book Bodega and Street Lab, bringing free books and a refreshing water cooling feature.

💦 The plaza will have a cooling station feature, so be on the lookout to stay cool and comfortable. Join us and support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the festivities. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 This Saturday, Starting 11 AM

📍 Zion Triangle, Pitkin Avenue & Legion, 1501 Pitkin Avenue

We invite you to be a part of an extremely exciting and impactful mental health event on Saturday May 18th, 2024 from 11am - 2pm

In partnership with Brownsville Community Justice Center, Transformation Counseling Services, they collaborated with youth ages 16-24 for the past 12 weeks to train them to become Community Mental Health Advocates. This will be their first Mental Health Fair for the community of Brownsville Brooklyn.

Our youth want to expand the community's mental health knowledge, connection to resources and providers, and reduce mental health stigma.

Join the Pitkin Avenue BID, in partnership with the Urban Design Forum Residency’s ‘Public Space for Public Good’ team, for a Reuse and Repair event. Public Space for Public Good work connects businesses, residents, and policymakers with underutilized spaces to promote a circular waste system.

Recycle: Drop off your food scraps to make soil. Pick up a small soil.

Reclaim, Reuse & Repurpose: Bring clothes to swap or repair.

Revitalize: Bring your favorite sneakers to clean.

Refurbish: Bring your old skateboard and learn how to repair it.

2:30 - 3:00 PM Composting 101 Workshop hosted by gil of BIG REUSE

3:15 - 3:45 PM Mending Workshop hosted by Sharon of Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board

4:00 - 4:30 PM Sneaker Care & Cleaning Workshop hosted by Rhee of Communal Sole Club

4:45 - 5:15 PM Skateboard Repair Workshop hosted by Bilal of the Skatepark Project

Please RSVP Here

Please join the Pitkin Avenue BID and Simply Nia Design to create beautiful fresh flower arrangements.

Please RSVP Here

Help us light up the future of Zion Triangle by joining the meeting, seeing your input and voting on the lighting design you want to see come to life!

Come talk to the BID staff about all things Pitkin Avenue BID.