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