April 2011 Newsletter

70TH PRECINCT NEWSLETTER
Greetings from the 70th Precinct, April, 2011

Happy Easter and Passover to our 70th Precinct Community. Additional police coverage was provided to our local Churches and Synagogues throughout the command which ensured a safe holiday to all. The 70th Precinct attended the Pre-Passover Briefing at 1 Police Plaza which was very successful and very informative to all who attended.

Photos below were taken at this year’s Pre- Passover conference.





Photos include: (L-R) Det. Scotto, Dov Zeitlen, Inspector Monteforte, and Moshe Schonfeld.











Photo include: (L-R) Dov Zeitlen, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, P.O. Walker, Det. Scotto and Moshe Schonfeld.








After a long cold winter, Spring has arrived and all the shopping centers and surrounding streets are swarming with people. Please stay alert and be mindful of your surroundings.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be having their 17th Annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn Competition for Residential and Commercial Blocks. Deadline is June 1, 2011. Call 718-623-7250 for more information.

CAMERAS: After a recent shooting which took place inside of the Parade Grounds, the 70th Precinct along with the New York City Parks Department conducted a follow-up security survey which resulted in the installation of NYPD Cameras with large poster signage to inform the community. They were additional Police personnel assigned to the Park and additional lighting will be installed at a later date.

SAFETY TIPS: In an effort to reduce crime at our local fitness gyms, we are asking the community to
leave valuables (i.e.credit cards and jewelry) at home. Please do not put these items in your
locker due to the recent locker break-ins.

As the weather gets warmer, we know that everyone would love to open their windows in
order to let in some fresh air, but if your window is located on the lower level make sure lock and secure them prior to leaving your home or going to sleep.

FYI: The 70th Precinct offers free Crime Prevention Security Surveys for residents and commercial establishments. Anyone interested in receiving a survey, Please contact: PO’s Demarco or McGuiness at 718-851-5504.

PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY:In an effort to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety, the 70th Precinct would like to
remind motorist to remain alert and refrain from talking and texting on their cell phone
while driving.

BICYCLE INITIATIVE
Bicycle accidents and bicyclist injuries have seen a dramatic increase in the past
year. Please be advised that in an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the 70 Precinct will be holding bicyclists more accountable for their actions, as they already do motorists, by issuing traffic violations. Bicyclists must adhere to many of the same rules of the road as motorists do. For example, stopping at red lights, obeying traffic devices, etc... In addition, to reduce serious injuries to bicyclists, the 70 Precinct will have "zero tolerance" towards bicyclists who utilize headphones while riding a bicycle, and do not utilize a bicycle lane when it is available. It is the 70 Precinct's mission to keep the roadways safe for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Thank you for your compliance.

**FYI*** Recent business from Transit District 34 reports that there has been an increase in electronic devices being stolen from passengers on board the subway system. Be aware, as train door are closing, property is being removed.

Help stop Terrorism, if you see something, say something!

Community Board 14 will be having a 2011 4th Annual Youth Conference at
4:00 pm located at Brooklyn College Students Center

70th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCILThe Community Council holds their meetings every last Wednesday of the month. The next Community Council Meeting is Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm at 175 Lawrence Avenue. Next months meeting is Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:30

UPCOMING EVENTS
* On Sunday, May 1, 2011, The Church Avenue Bid will be hosting The Church Avenue Street Festival on Church Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to Marlborough Road, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

* On Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9:00am-4:00pm, 70th Pct Community Council President Ed Powell is having a Community Outreach Program at 3114 Glenwood Avenue.

* On Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:00am-6:00pm, Flatbush Avenue Business District will be hosting their Annual Flatbush Avenue Street Fair on Flatbush Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Cortelyou Road, from 11:00am to 6:00p.m.



70th Precinct
154 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 851-5511

March 2011 Newsletter

70TH PRECINCT NEWSLETTER
Greetings from the 70th Precinct
March 2011

The 70th Precinct along with NYPD Transit Districts has been working in conjunction with each other to keep crime down within this command. We are working with the highest integrity to keep our community safe.

After a long cold winter, Spring has arrived and all the shopping centers and surrounding streets are swarming with people. Please stay alert and be mindful of your surroundings.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be having their 17th Annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn Competition for Residential and Commercial Blocks. Deadline is June 1, 2011. Call 718-623-7250 for more information.

Borough President Marty Markowitz invites all Block Associations to attend the Annual Assembly of the Federation of Brooklyn Block Associations, April 12, 2011 at 5:30pm located at 209 Joralemon Street.

SAFETY TIPS:
In an effort to reduce crime at our locale fitness gyms, we are asking the community to
leave valuables like credit cards and jewelry at home. Please do not put these items in your
locker due to the recent locker break-ins.

As the weather gets warmer, we know that everyone would love to open their windows in
order to let some fresh air in, but if your window is on the lower level make sure no
individuals can enter your premise if your sleep or leave your house.

For further inquires, please contact the 70th Precinct at 718-851-5511.

PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY:
In an effort to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety, the 70th Precinct would like to
remind motorist to remain alert and refrain from talking and texting on their cell phone
while driving.


BICYCLE INITIATIVE
Bicycle accidents and bicyclist injuries have seen a dramatic increase in the past
year. Please be advised that in an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the 70 Precinct will be holding bicyclists more accountable for their actions, as they already do motorists, by issuing traffic violations. Bicyclists must adhere to many of the same rules of the road as motorists do. For example, stopping at red lights, obeying traffic devices, etc... In addition, to reduce serious injuries to bicyclists, the 70 Precinct will have "zero tolerance" towards bicyclists who utilize headphones while riding a bicycle, and do not utilize a bicycle lane when it is available. It is the 70 Precinct's mission to keep the roadways safe for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Thank you for your compliance.

***FYI*** Recent business from Transit District 34 reports that there has been an increase in electronic devices being stolen from passengers on board the subway system. Be aware, as train door are closing, property is being removed.


Help stop Terrorism, if you see something, say something!


Community Board 14 will be having a 2011 4th Annual Youth Conference at
4:00 pm located at Brooklyn College

70th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Community Council holds their meetings every last Wednesday of the month. The next Community Council Meeting is Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm at 175 Lawrence Avenue.

The 70th Precinct Community Council has received many inquires regarding jobs, so we want adults and youths to know that Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will be having a JOB FAIR at 1 University Plaza located at Flatbush Avenue & Dekalb Avenue. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. www.brooklyn-usa.org

70th Precinct
154 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 851-5511

April 2011 Meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City's Community Room at 175 Lawrence Avenue.

February 2011 Meeting Minutes

70th Precinct Community Council
February 2011 Meeting Minutes

E-mail: 70PctCC@gmail.com
Blog: http://70PctCC.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
7:30 PM
United Cerebral Palsy New York
175 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, New York
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Officers Present

Ed Powell, President
Rosanne Boland, Treasurer
Mary McRae, Secretary
Nathan Thompson, Assistant Secretary
Mavis Theodore, Sergeant-at-Arms


NYPD, Elected Officials & Other Guests

Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer
Captain Peter Venice, Executive Officer
Captain William Taylor, Executive Officer
Det. Dominick Scotto, Community Affairs
P.O. Kim Walker, Community Affairs
Lt. Jacqueline Bourne, Community Affairs
Det. Roberto Diaz, Community Affairs
Reuven Lipkind for Senator Eric Adams
Delsie Lawson for Council Member Mathieu Eugene
Roz Sokol for Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz
Nelli Chervyakova for Council Member David Greenfield
Eli Slavin for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Ed Powell for Assembly Member Rhoda Jacobs
David Kliestik, Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Shawn Campbell for Assembly Member Jim Brennan
James Sanon for Council Member Jumanne Williams
Lauren Collins, Church Avenue BID


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The regular monthly meeting of the 70th Precinct Community Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. President Ed Powell greeted all and invited everyone to join him in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. President Powell then acknowledged the various representatives of elected officials and other distinguished guests present at the meeting (see above).

President Powell announced that Auxiliary Chief Tony Christo contacted him and wanted him to mention that on March 13th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a memorial service for Auxiliary Police Officers which will be held at the East Midwood Jewish Center at 1625 Ocean Avenue.

On this Friday (February 25th), the Auxiliary Officers will be doing a high visibility turnout at Flatbush Junction. This means that a large number of auxiliary officers come out and make a public showing at one location to assure people that they are well covered and well protected in that area.

1. Message from Reuven Lipkin – Senator Eric Adams
Mr. Lipkin announced that our state senator would like to hear personally from you and you can email him at eadams@senate.state.ny.us also he has a website that gives updates on different events and for honoring individuals in the community. If you know of anyone that you want to be honored, his website is adams.nysenate.gov. The Senator is working in conjunction with another Senator because there is an issue coming up. On June 15th, 2011 rent stabilization/rent control guidelines will be terminated, if not put back. Almost every apartment building will have no control and the landlords can raise the rent to what they want it to be. The Senator is fighting to bring back rent stabilization laws and is fighting to make them stronger.

He also announced that summer is coming and he brought flyers for the New York Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society and stated that information is on the bottom where you can go and apply for a summer job.

President Powell stated that he attended a meeting at 25/35 Tennis Court whereas he was one of the speakers. He stated that the tenants are fighting a good fight for descent housing, good quality of life where they live because they are up against very strong odds. However under the leadership of Brother Emmanuel they are doing a fantastic job.

2. Message on Church Avenue BID – Lauren Collins (New Director)
The Church Avenue BID encompasses Church Avenue between Coney Island and Flatbush Avenues. What the BID does is look out for the marketing, promotion, government relations of Church Avenue businesses, and try to bring people to Church Avenue to shop. They work with the merchants so that they have the resources that they need. She stated that they have a wonderful beat cop (Officer Glendo) and that the 70th Precinct has been pretty receptive and seemly very open to work with them to make sure that the BID is very safe and clean and that everyone gets what they want out of that shopping district.

3. Reports from the Commanding Officer. Commander Monteforte greeted everyone with Happy New Year because it was the first meeting of the year. Due to increment weather in January the meeting was canceled. He stated that he would show a power point presentation that would show what’s going on in the Precinct regarding crime and quality of life issues.

He asked if anyone had any questions or issues in the community:

Someone asked how you go about making a recommendation for the precinct Cop of the Month.
You can call the Community Affairs Office (718) 851-5557, which is headed by Lt. Bourne, or you can write a letter. If you write a letter it will go into the officer’s personal folder which is always good, or if you don’t want to write a letter, call the office, give them the information and they will bring the officer in and let him or her know that the people in the community appreciate what they are doing.

A representative from Prospect Park South complimented the 70th on a tempered response to an aggressive person who seemed determined to bait the officers into aggression. He extended his gratitude to the officers on their restraint in dealing with the situation whereas nobody got hurt.

A representative from a building on East 21st Street brought narcotic complaints but continued the conversation privately after the meeting.

Commander Monteforte announced that there are new Impact Officers. The first week of January the Impact Officers that were there for the past two years have been transferred to other precincts.

A resident from Martense Street expressed frustration at having been redistricted into the 70th precinct. He voiced complaints about police response in his area. Commander Monteforte will look into the complaints.

He then went through a Power Point presentation addressing various demographics, statistics and incidents of note in our area:

A breakdown of who’s living in the 70th Precinct: African Americans 39%, White 36%, and Hispanic 13%. The Houses of Worship: Mosques 9, Churches 67, and Synagogues 75.

The city was down by 1.6% by the end of the year; we were down by 6%. We did a little bit better than the city in percentage of crime reduction. In 1993 there were 142 victims of shootings, in 2008 there were 24. In 1993 there were 46 homicides, in 2008 there were seven. It continues to get lower, however we still have to get guns off the streets. If you know of anyone with an illegal handgun you call 1 866 GUNSTOP, you will remain anonymous. We will get the person, take the gun off the streets and you will get $1,000.00, no questions asked. They will give you an ID number so that you can collect your money.

In a similar program, if there was someone in the house that passed away and was in the military and had a registered gun that would be illegal after the person passed away. You can bring the gun into the precinct and get $100 for it. Or if you find a gun somewhere, you can bring the gun to the precinct and get $100.00. We want to get the guns off the streets. We don’t want anyone using these guns to commit robberies, or a child using it and accidentally shooting himself. We don’t want children out there carrying these guns and something bad happens such as a police encounter issue.

Gun Arrests: Last year we took 66 guns off the streets. Personnel in the precinct took 47 of them. Police Officers didn’t shoot their guns once in the 70th Precinct. To take 66 guns off the streets, most of those guns are on somebody’s body usually in their waistband. To take that many guns off the streets, not one cop getting hurt, not one civilian getting hurt, not one bad guy getting hurt, that is tremendous restraint and a lot of guns off the streets. With the help of the community, we can get even more guns off the streets.

The murderer from the August 19th liquor store incident was caught.

There was a slight increase in robbery in the 70th last year from 382 to 400. Friday night was the most common evening for robbery last year. In 1990 there were over 2,000 robberies in that year. We are getting lower. Hopefully we can get lower this year.

Last year there we had 28 crimes in transit. On Church Avenue subway station, the 70th Precinct Officers not the Transit Officers were there 1,300 times to make sure that everyone was safe.

Felony assaults were up 7% from last year (337 to 362 this year.) Almost a third of our felony assaults are domestic related. A felony assault is not a slap or a punch it is usually getting hit with a stick or a very serious injury.

Commander Monteforte showed different objects that kids were carrying in the streets such as a marker with a sheetrock screw, also a marker with a razor at the end of it which is extremely dangerous.

Commander Monteforte reminded building dwellers that they could sign up for the FTAP program that allows officers to randomly patrol the hallways of their buildings. They currently have 398 active locations. Interested tenants can contact Officer Joanne Fundaro at 718-851-5556. A lot of inside crimes have decreased because of this program.

Domestic Violence is a big issue. The 70th precinct also now has a Domestic Violence Drop In Program. They made over 1,000 visits last year to families, to let them know of the services they offer. Call 718 851-5569 for more information. Commander Monteforte stated that he did not want any one becoming a victim of a crime without knowing how the police department can help them. Last year there were 120 victims of domestic violence.

Commander Monteforte explained Grand Larceny. For example, if someone snatches a phone from your hand it is considered a grand larceny. 67 times last year people were on their cell phones and not paying attention and someone runs up to them and snatches their phones and runs away. People are also getting pick pocketed on trains and buses.

Last year 114 people left property in their car worth more than $1,000.00. He stressed, you have to properly secure your property. Put things that are valuable in your trunk.

The Precinct offers services to come into your home to find ways to make it more secure. Contact Community Affairs at (718) 851-5557.

Burglary is down 13%. In 2009 there were 370 burglaries, in 2010 there were 322. DNA left behind was cited as a factor in the increased burglary arrests.

Etching Program for electronic devices: Come into the Precinct and they will put a number on your device with invisible ink.

Most frequently stolen Cars: Maxima, Sentry, Camry, Civic. (In 2010 185 cars were stolen, in 2009, 200 cars were stolen and 1990, 3,298 cars were stolen.)

Commander Monteforte announced that we have great youth programs. If you know anyone out there who is getting into trouble, call the precinct and they will come to the house and speak to the youth and let you know what is going on. Let us help these kids. We also do Scared Straight Programs so that inmates can speak to them. We take them to youth courts and mediations. There are a lot of things the Precinct can do to help out troubled youths.

Last year we had over 6,000 311 calls. The majority were noise complaints, 911 calls averaged 300 calls per day. The 70th Precinct is the second busiest precinct throughout the city.

Two people just graduated from the Civilian Police Academy. If anyone is interested in participating please speak to Det. Dominick Scotto at (781) 851-5557.

In terms of Graffiti we are doing a lot better, the streets are a lot cleaner. If you see anyone doing graffiti please call 911. If you want something cleaned up you can call the Mayor’s office and speak to Mr. Smith and see if he can arrange a clean-up for you. The Precinct also does clean-ups as well.
Year Graffiti Arrests
2010 103
2009 86
2008 47

Commander Monteforte emphasized that you must wear your seatbelts; if not you will get a summons. He showed a demonstration of what happens if you don’t have your seatbelt on.

Last year we locked up over 100 people who were driving while intoxicated.

4. Message from Council Member Jumanne Williams
In June or July this year there is a possibility that rent stabilization could be lost in the state of New York. A lot of people aren’t aware and he wanted to make sure people know about this. It happened at the state level and they have a real rent reform effort, where people are trying to fight to make sure that rent stabilization and rent control stays in the state of New York. Rent stabilization not only keeps the rent low but there are other things that are important, such as the right to remain in your apartment, the right to lease renewal, the right to go to court if you have problems or violations. You will lose those rights if you don’t have rent stabilization. People who want to get involved can call his office (718.629.2900) and they will connect you to people who are doing it.

Council Member Williams announced that he was having a youth march on March 14th, 2011. Not In My Hood March. They are trying to get 5,000 young people to walk on antiviolence. It is not just going to be a march. It is going to be an affair after in hopes of connecting some of the young people with services.

Anyone wanting funding must call his office 718.788.7860. In order to get funding from his office you must attend a community meeting as to discuss ways to improve the community.

5. Message from David Kliestik - Kings County District Attorney’s Office
The 70th Precinct is a very productive precinct. Since January the 70th Precinct has two separate convictions. One was a burglary and the other was attempted assault 1. In addition, before we go to trial, a judge determines if the police acted properly. There were seven hearings since January whereas the judge did determine they acted properly on gun cases, burglary cases, and robbery cases.

Cops of the Month
Sgt. Gary Louissant
Officer Hiram Riffas

On New Year’s Eve on Ocean Avenue the officers observed a small group of people hanging out in front of a building. As they approached them the officers saw a guy with a gun. They gave chase, the guy with the gun runs into a building. They caught him on the second floor stairway with a loaded firearm on him. They took the gun off him and no shots were fired. He had five shell casings in the bag, which meant he shot five times before they got there. After arresting him they discovered that he was arrested in 2004 for shooting two people in the 70th Precinct.

The next meeting will be held on the last Wednesday, March 30th, 2011. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,

Mary McRae
Nathan Thompson

70th Precinct February 2011 Newsletter

Greetings From The 70th Precinct
February, 2011

The 70th Precinct would like to thank everyone for attending our annual 2011 Clergy meeting. We had the opportunity to meet many members of the community that can assist us in getting vital information out to the community and we are grateful for that partnership.

Our very own School Crossing Guard, Velda Louison was honored on Valentines Day by the Ditmas Park community for watching over the corner of Cortelyou and Argyle Road since March 1980. Velda’s a dedicated employee of this department and this precinct is delighted to have her as part of its staff.

SAFETY TIPS:
In an effort to reduce crime at our locale fitness gyms, we are asking the community to
leave valuables like credit cards and jewelry at home. Please do not put these items in your
locker due to the recent locker break-ins.

As the weather gets warmer, we know that everyone would love to open their windows in
order to let some fresh air in, but if your window is on the lower level make sure no
individuals can enter your premise if your sleep or leave your house.

For further inquires, please contact the 70th Precinct at 718-851-5511.

PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY:
In an effort to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety, the 70th Precinct would like to
remind motorist to remain alert and refrain from talking and texting on their cell phone
while driving.

BICYCLE INITIATIVE
Bicycle accidents and bicyclist injuries have seen a dramatic increase in the past
year. Please be advised that in an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the 70 Precinct will be holding bicyclists more accountable for their actions, as they already do motorists, by issuing traffic violations. Bicyclists must adhere to many of the same rules of the road as motorists do. For example, stopping at red lights, obeying traffic devices, etc... In addition, to reduce serious injuries to bicyclists, the 70 Precinct will have "zero tolerance" towards bicyclists who utilize headphones while riding a bicycle, and do not utilize a bicycle lane when it is available. It is the 70 Precinct's mission to keep the roadways safe for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Thank you for your compliance.

***FYI*** Recent business from Transit District 34 reports that there has been an increase in electronic devices being stolen from passengers on board the subway system. Be aware, as train door are closing, property is being removed.


New Truck Delivery Windows To Help Alleviate Congestion on Church Avenue
The Department of Transportation has implemented the new truck delivery “windows” along Church Avenue from East 16th to East 21st streets. The new parking regulations set aside 40 metered spaces for weekday truck deliveries from 7 a.m. – noon, plus the North side of Church Ave. from E. 18th to E. 19th Street from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.. This plan will ease congestion along the busy commercial corridor, improve parking opportunities for all motorists and enhance deliveries for the many businesses in the area. Please be aware of the hours to avoid receiving a ticket at this location.

If you have questions, please contact Lauren Collins at the Church Avenue BID at 718-282-2500, x 234 or email laurenc@churchavenue.org.

Help stop Terrorism, if you see something, say something!

March 2011 Meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City's Community Room at 175 Lawrence Avenue.

70th Precinct Community Council January Meeting Cancelled

Due to the bad weather the 70th Precinct Community Council has decided to cancel tonight's Council Meeting scheduled for 7:30 pm. The next Community Council meeting is February 23, 2011.

Please be safe on the roads and remember snow safety tips below:

Move cars into driveway so plows can clear streets effectively and efficiently.

Residents who shovel driveways should place snow to the right of their driveway when facing the road, by doing so you avoid being plowed in by snow.

Please shovel your sidewalk as soon as possible after snow to prevent injuries.

Call 911 only when there is an emergency and 311 for non-emergencies.


Thank you,

PO Walker

70th PRECINCT JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

70TH PRECINCT NEWSLETTER
Greetings from the 70th Precinct, January, 2011

We would like to say Happy New Years to everyone in the community. New Years Eve was a great success, there were no incidents.

The 70th Precinct would like to thank everyone for their help and support during the snow storms. The Officers worked very diligently responding to emergency jobs and assisting Emergency Services transporting patients to medical facilities.

In the future, the 70th Precinct will be fully staffed and will always be available to assist you in all your needs. Always remember to always prepare for the snow by giving yourself enough time to arrive to your destination; rushing and excessive speed can cause accidents. Park your car legally and if you live on a “one-way” street, try to park on the left side of the street, Sanitation plows to the right. If you decide to drive make sure you have a full tank of gas and a shovel in your car. For further inquires, please contact the 70th Precinct at 718-851-5511.

PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY:
In an effort to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety, the 70th Precinct would like to remind motorist to remain alert and refrain from talking and texting on their cell phone while driving. Also; Bicycle accidents and bicyclist injuries have seen a dramatic increase in the past year. Please be advised that in an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the 70 Precinct will be holding bicyclists more accountable for their actions, as they already do motorists, by issuing traffic violations. Bicyclists must adhere to many of the same rules of the road as motorists do. For example, stopping at red lights, obeying traffic devices, etc... In addition, to reduce serious injuries to bicyclists, the 70 Precinct will have "zero tolerance" towards bicyclists who utilize headphones while riding a bicycle, and do not utilize a bicycle lane when it is available. It is the 70 Precinct's mission to keep the roadways safe for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Thank you for your compliance.

Help stop Terrorism, if you see something, say something!


RECENT AND UPCOMING BUSINESS AT THE 70TH PCT

The Precinct welcomes 61 new Impact Police Officers to the command who will be patrolling in the Impact Zone.

The 70th Precinct Youth Officers & NYPD Explorers will also be having a Senior Day, date and time will be announced.

The 70th Precinct had the 5 Year Anniversary Memorial Service for Police Officer Francis Hennessy who passed in the line of duty on January 10, 2006.


70th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Community Council holds their meetings every last Wednesday of the month. The next Community Council Meeting is Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm at 175 Lawrence Avenue.




70th Precinct
154 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 851-5511

70th Precinct December 2010 NEWSLETTER

70TH PRECINCT NEWSLETTER
Greetings from the 70th Precinct

December 2010

This month we want all of our community residents to have a happy and safe holiday. Below are lists of safety tips for the holidays.

ON THE STREET:
■ Travel & shop with another person whenever possible. Safety in numbers.
■ When walking, especially when shopping, hold your pocketbook at all times & keep
your hand on the clasp to deter pickpockets.
■ When in restaurants, keep your pocketbook on your lap. Do not place it on the floor,
on another seat or on the back of your chair.
■ Take only the necessary items when going out, leave charge cards at home unless you
intend to use them. Carry only the cash needed. Keep personal papers at home or in a safe
deposit box at your bank.

Neighborhood and Community Associations please make note that if you have a great idea for a community improvement project, please consider applying for a New Yorkers for Better Neighborhood Award. Citizens Committee for New York City awards grants of $500 to $3,000 to volunteer-led groups to work on community improvement projects. Application Deadline: January 31, 2010 For more information, contact Arif Ullah: 212.822.9580/aullah@citizensnyc.org

CONFIDENCE GAMES:
 Beware of friendly strangers offering goods or services at low rates.
 Be suspicious of telephone calls from persons claiming to be bank officials who
ask you to withdraw money from your account for any reason. Banks
communicate in writing.
 Don’t hesitate to notify police of any suspicious situations.

PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY:
In an effort to ensure both pedestrian and motorist safety, the 70th Precinct would like to remind motorist to remain alert and refrain from talking and texting on their cell phone while driving.

Help stop Terrorism, if you see something, say something!


RECENT AND UPCOMING BUSINESS AT THE 70TH PCT

Toys for Tots were distributed to various organizations and families within the 70th Precinct community.

The 70th Precinct Youth Officers along with the NYPD Explorers will be having a Mexican
Heritage Night January 19, 2011 from 7:30-9:00 pm at 175 Lawrence Avenue.

The 70th Precinct Youth Officers & NYPD Explorers will also be having a Senior Day, date and time will be announced.

The 70th Precinct regrets the passing of School Crossing Guard Helen Dejesus who passed on December 8, 2010 as a result of her injuries which she sustained after being struck by a


70th PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Community Council holds their meetings every last Wednesday of the month. The next Community Council Meeting is Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm at 175 Lawrence Avenue.




70th Precinct
154 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 851-5511

January 2011 Meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City's Community Room at 175 Lawrence Street.

November 2010 Meeting Minutes

70th Precinct Community Council
November 2010 Meeting Minutes

E-mail: 70PctCC@gmail.com
Blog: http://70PctCC.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
7:30 PM
United Cerebral Palsy New York
175 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
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Officers Present

Ed Powell, President
Beverly Kilpatrick, Vice President
Rosanne Boland, Treasurer
Mary McRae, Secretary
Nathan Thompson, Assistant Secretary
Mavis Theodore, Sergeant At Arms

NYPD, Elected Officials & Other Guests

Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer
Captain Peter Venice, Executive Officer
Det. Dominick Scotto, Community Affairs
P.O. Kim Walker, Community Affairs
Lt. Jacqueline Bourne, Community Affairs
Council Member Mathieu Eugene
Council Member David Greenfield
Rev. Jean Beaulieu, Clergy Liason
Roz Sokol for Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz
Jonathan Judge for Community Board 14
Eli Slavin for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Ed Powell for Assembly Member Rhoda Jacobs
Pinny Ringel for Public Advocate Bill Diblasio
Ruben Lipkin, Senator Eric Adams


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The regular monthly meeting of the 70th Precinct Community Council was called to order at 7:41 p.m. President Ed Powell greeted all and invited everyone to join him in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. President Powell then acknowledged the various representatives of elected officials and other distinguished guests present at the meeting (see above).

President Powell announced that we would have a special guest speaker and encourage everyone to stick around because it would be important.

1. Message from Senator Eric Adam – Ruben Lipkin
On December 16th, 2010 at the Walt Whitman auditorium in Brooklyn College, Senator Adams is sponsoring a holiday musical, soul music concert. For tickets please call their office at 718.284.4700. It is a free concert but you have to have tickets. Also on December 18th there will be an Open House at 572 Flatbush Avenue between Midwood and Maple. It is their yearly open house for the entire community to come and meet the Senator and his staff. There will be music and food.



2. Message from Council Member Mathieu Eugene
The Council donated two million dollars to Kings County Hospital to buy state of the art technology and equipment to improve the quality of health services to the people of the community. Also funding was given to Downstate Medical Center and Maimonides Hospital. As a medical doctor, he believes that health is the most important and precious gift you can receive from God. He believes that we have an obligation to provide the best education for our children. It is the reason why he gave funding to all the schools in his district to have state of the art computer labs with smart screens and funding for after school programs. School District 22 is very crowded and he is working with the Board of Education to get a new school. He asked if anyone wanted to be part of the public forum. Please call his office. He spoke with the Board of Education and he would like the people of the community who have small construction businesses to become qualified as subcontractors. They have the skills; they can do the job but don’t have the requirements. What he wants to do is have the Board of Education train them, mentor and help them meet the necessary requirements to get subcontracts with the city. If you know of anyone in construction businesses please have them contact his office.

3. Message from Vice President Beverly Kilpatrick
Vice President Kilpatrick thanked the funding raising committee for coming to their first meeting. She introduced the committee:
Co-Chair, Chantel
Co-Chair for Large Donations, Joe
Co-Chair for Community Outreach, Giselle
Co-Chairs for P.R. and Event Planning, Eddie, Maureen and Tamika

Their first order is to help with the Christmas Party because it is coming up soon and they want to be prepared. Also coming up next year there might be a calendar for the officers of the 70th Precinct. She also asked if there would be more volunteers.

President Powell stated the fund raising committee is critical. To make sure that funds are available for the things the Council is doing and for new projects in the future.

4. Report from the Commanding Officer.
Commander Monteforte had a sad announcement regarding one of our crossing guards. On Glenwood and Flatbush one of our cross guards was struck by a car. He asked everyone to please say a prayer for her. He and Father Perry were at hospital with her the night before.

A community within the 70th Precinct has been named the safest neighborhood in New York City.

In the Midwood section, Bedford Avenue, 22nd to 26th Streets, Avenue I and K, there were no major crimes in those areas. We owe it to the people that live there, the Shomrim Safety Patrol, a volunteer based group who patrols the streets, and, of course, the officers of the 70th Precinct. He thanked everyone for making the 70th Precinct a safe place to live.

In honor of Detective Dillon Stewart, there will be an anniversary memorial service, Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Life Tabernacle Church, 4905 Avenue D. That is where he grew up and it is the church that he grew up in. Commander Monteforte invited everyone to attend. When he was shot he went into cardiac arrest because he didn’t have enough blood. In his honor we will have a blood drive on Tuesday, November 30th in front of the precinct from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For everyone that donates blood, the New York City Widows Policeman Foundation will donate $10.00 to all the deceased officers who were killed in the line of duty.

5. Auxiliary of the Month
Auxiliary Police Officer Benjamin Grynsztajn

The Police Commissioner honored about 50 auxiliary officers. They chose officers from each of the boroughs and the long standing officers. Benjamin was chosen the best auxiliary officer in Brooklyn South. Auxiliary officers must volunteer at least 14 hours a month. Ben puts in 55 hours a week. Commander Monteforte thanked him for all the services he gives to the 70 and the whole community.

6. Cops of the Month
Police Officer Jason Greenberg
Police Officer Christopher Collyear
Police Officer Jason Rosciano
Sgt. Edward Kramer
Officer Phillip Monck

On Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 p.m. officers responded to a burglary in progress on Coney Island Avenue and Avenue O. The location was the other side of Coney Island Avenue where the 66th Precinct patrols. Our officers went into the 66th Precinct to handle a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers observed a naked man standing on the third floor ledge of his apartment building on Coney Island Avenue. He was emotionally disturbed and intoxicated. The officer gained entry into the apartment. The officers were able to grab the man before he jumped off the building and brought him inside to safety.

Sgt. Kramer was patrolling around Avenues K, L, and M when a young female gets out of her car coming home from work with her pocketbook in her hand. A male with a bandanna over his face walks up, punches the young lady in her face, removes her pocketbook and flees. People that saw what happened called 911. The officers chased the perpetrator but lost him. Sgt. Kramer gave a perimeter check. The perpetrator went into a building and changed his clothes and removed the bandanna from his face. The description given to the officers in the field is totally different from what he was wearing. Since Sgt. Kramer have been on the job for quite a few years and because he is a good cop, he realizes that it might be the same person because the height matches the description. Sgt. Kramer walks up to the kid and saw that he was acting suspicious and nervous. He placed his hand on the kid’s heart and it was beating extremely fast. They went and got the victim and she identified him; and her bag was recovered in the building.

Last month awards were given out for helping out on Medal Day. The Inspector wanted to give out the awards for the people that weren’t at the last meeting. They were Joe Basso, Mavis Theodore and Evelyn (Baylla) Inman. .

The city is down by one percent in crime and the 70th Precinct is down by six percent. You may see a big police bus on Foster and Flatbush Avenues; we had two shootings there within the last couple of weeks.

7. Open Forum with Inspector Monteforte and Responses.


8. Message from Council Member David Greenfield
In September at a Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner Raymond Kelly, quality of life complaints were raised. As a result of that meeting the police commissioner contacted a local precinct and advised them to spend more time addressing the quality of life issues. He also gave them a directive to crack down on these issues. That led to Officer Verrico who made a routine stop of a vehicle that was honking aggressively at an intersection. Officer Verrico issued a ticket to the driver for the noise violation. However upon writing the ticket he discovered that the driver’s license was suspended. Officer Verrico along with his back up placed the driver under arrest. Also he discovered a hand gun in the driver’s vehicle which was loaded and unregistered. The driver was placed under arrest with felony charges. Councilman Greenfield presented a citation to Officer Frank Verrico for his outstanding work.

9. FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit - Lt. Steve Reisman, Lt. Mike Murray, Rescue Response Team – David Spira, Glen Schneider
Lt. Reisman spoke about fire safety in the home focusing on prevention, early detection, having a plan. He suggested that everyone take literature and read it because it will give you important information. If you have a space heater, make sure it was made within the last five years. He shared many helpful tips on the use of space heaters. Make sure you buy products with UL (underwriter’s laboratory) certification. If you throw out your old space heater cut the cord. Lt. Reisman spoke on the importance of smoke detectors. Test your smoke detector once a month and change the battery every six months. At the end of his lecture FDNY gave out smoke detectors and batteries.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. The next meeting will be on December 15th, 2010.



Respectfully submitted,

Mary McRae
Nathan Thompson