Neighborhood Notes

October 2026

Upcoming and Ongoing

We are encouraging the young artists in your life to participate in the NYC Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes' annual citywide art contest,

HeARTwork Against Hate - it's a great way to get the conversation started with youth about making everyone feel safe, preventing and standing against hate, and helping to build more connected communities.

Help spread the word!

Please share this opportunity with your children, students, teachers, and schools.

Let's get a winner from Crown Heights!

📅 Due Nov. 1 at Midnight

Cash Prizes

Apply Here

Our Next OCH Coalition Meeting is October 27th. Are you coming?

LOCATION

Please email for location address

DATE AND TIME

10/27/26 5:15pm - 10/27/26 6:15pm US/Eastern

Each month, OCH hosts a meeting for its coalition members. This one will be the first of this year. We will have a special guest speaker.

I'll Be There! - I'm emailing maayan@onecrownheights.com for the location!

Maybe

I Can't Make It

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What We’ve Been Up To

We had a great Sukkot party with the Prospect Park Alliance!

We thank them for inviting the community to celebrate the holiday on their grounds. Cultural efforts like this really made people feel like the park is Brooklyn's backyard.

Did you see the huts in the neighborhood but didn't know what it's all about? Learn about what the holiday of Sukkot is HERE

Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes Stakeholders Meeting

OCH joined the September Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes' Stakeholders Meeting. It was great to gather to share ideas and resources with other groups around the city who are also working on making it safe for every marginalized and minority community across the city.

Festival Flashback

Thank you to Chris Lorient from Outdoor Skates for leading the roller skating this year! Follow him on Instagram @outdoorskates to learn to skate and join in next time!

From our members:

At the end of all of our gatherings, we ask -

“What programs are you running? What would you like us to share?”

- Here are the results:

Rekindle Brooklyn is set to begin in November

Below are the dates for the cohort. And here is the info page which includes the application (fairly quick to complete - about 10 minutes).

Sunday, Nov 8: Session 1, 5-8pm (Repair The World Workshop for all discussion sessions)
Tuesday. Nov 10: Service 1, 8-10am, and an evening option TBD
Sunday. Nov 15: Session 2 + Service 2, 5-9pm
Sunday, Dec 6: Session 3, 5-8pm
Sunday, Dec 13: Service 3, two time options TBD
Tuesday, Jan 5: Session 4, 6-9pm
Sunday: Jan 10: Session 5, 5-8pm

Grocery Initiative Survey

We're seeking input from residents across the five boroughs to better understand their grocery shopping experiences, spending habits, and priorities.

Community feedback will help inform the planning and operation of future public grocery stores designed to make healthy, high-quality food more affordable and accessible for New Yorkers. TAKE SURVEY HERE

In partnership with the NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation and Partnership for Parks, Brooklyn Community Board 9 staff and board members will be on Eastern Parkway on Friday, October 30th, from 11AM - 2PM, to paint the benches along the mall. The project will consist painting benches from Bedford Avenue to Rochester Avenue along Eastern Parkway (in sections).

Registration and Waiver Link

On Wednesday, October 21, join the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a free virtual information session exclusively for faith leaders and houses of worship across New York City.

Presenters from DOB's Bureau of Sustainability will break down NYC’s energy and sustainability requirements and translate the technical language into practical information you can use to better understand your building’s obligations.

We'll Cover:

How to identify the energy and sustainability requirements that apply to your building
Understanding your compliance options and next steps
An overview of Local Laws including LL's 33, 84, 87, and 97
What you need to know about the NYC Energy Code
Practical guidance for navigating NYC’s energy and sustainability requirements
Resources and tools available to help support your property and congregation
Live Q&A with presenters from the DOB's Bureau of Sustainability and Houses of Worship Team
Much more...

Please click the registration link below to register and receive your Zoom access details via email.

REGISTRATION LINK

You may also scan the QR code or click the registration link on the attached flyer to register directly.

We look forward to your participation and to continuing our partnership with faith communities across New York City to help build safer and stronger neighborhoods.

P.S. We'd love to stay connected! Please take one minute to join the NYC Department of Buildings Faith Partners Network by completing our brief contact form: Contact Form Link

About OCH

One Crown Heights coalition is a diverse group of organizations, elected officials, and community members with a mission to ensure that Crown Heights is a safe, healthy, and thriving neighborhood for all its residents. We strive to foster a sense of community, collaboration, and pride in the Crown Heights area.

Feedback & suggestions

We would love to hear your ideas and are always happy to talk- please share feedback, suggestions, or ideas by contacting the team.

One Crown Heights

hello@onecrownheights.com