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