Council Member Kayla Santosuosso

Join in the Juneteenth festivities with your fellow southern Brooklyn neighbors! This event brings together youth, families, local organizations, and community leaders for a day of sports, skill-building, wellness resources, and cultural engagement. Athletic attire and sneakers are required for participation in youth sports activities.

🗓️ Friday, June 19th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 2529 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmeMEumn0NADE2biDjatUhf-6EAJ9ACIZQgsmBV9S-eZN9FA/viewform?pli=1

Grab a set of wireless headphones and get your boogie on! 💃 This is a fun party for all ages where you can individually tune-in to the channel of your choice, while dancing with others. Sound Off Experience DJs will curate some amazing music making you want to bust out all your favorite moves.

These events are FREE and open to all ages of the public. A form of I.D. is required to exchange for headphones.

🗓️ Thursday, June 18th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
📍American Veterans Memorial Pier (69th Street Pier)

📣 Early voting for the June Primary Election starts TOMORROW! Voting is our civic duty and a hard won right. Be sure to make your voice heard and VOTE! In this Primary Election we will vote to nominate candidates for each political party, who will then run against each other in the General Election in November.

There are 3 ways to vote:
✉️ VOTE BY MAIL – Request a mail-in ballot by Saturday June 13th. Request a mail-in ballot online: https://requestballot.vote.nyc/. Return your mail-in ballot by mail postmarked by June 23rd, or in person to your poll site by election day, June 23rd.
🗳️ VOTE EARLY IN PERSON – Early voting starts Saturday, June 13th and ends Sunday, June 21st. Times vary each day. Find your early voting poll site, view the schedule, and see a sample ballot: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/.
🗳️ VOTE IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY – Election Day is Tuesday, June 23rd. Polls are open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Find your poll site: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/

What will be on your ballot? 👀
See a sample ballot at https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/
And view the NYC Votes official Voter Guide at www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/june-2026-primary-election-voter-guide/

Grab a set of wireless headphones and dance to your own beat! 💃 This is a fun party for all ages where you can individually tune-in to the channel of your choice, while dancing with others. Sound Off Experience DJs will curate some amazing music making you want to bust out all your favorite moves.

These events are FREE and open to all ages of the public. A form of I.D. is required to exchange for headphones.

🌟 Saturday, June 13th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Steeplechase Pier in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk (Reigleman Boardwalk and West 19th Street, Brooklyn)

Family Fun Day at Bensonhurst Park is Sunday June 14th, 12:00 – 3:00 PM! Bring the whole family to this FREE delightful afternoon of carnival style games, arts and crafts, face-painting, music, cotton candy, popcorn, and more. All are welcome; we can’t wait to see you there.

This Friday night, your favorite sea sponge is coming to Shore Road Park at 79th Street! Join my office and the Parks Department on June 12th at 8:00 PM for “The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants.” The movie starts at dusk, but come early to reserve a spot. Bring a blanket, a chair, and or something to eat! For more information call (718) 748-5200.

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS - If you have recieved one of these notices, please note: this is NOT a government mailing! The law it is referring to is local Law 75. This law requires that roll-down security gates be at least 70% see through. It was originally set to go into effect July 1st, but myself and others stepped in to delay the enforcement while we rewrite the law.

Having previously owned a small business, I know that buying a new gate is an enormous expense, and the last thing that small business owners need right now. So disregard these mailings and rest assured no changes need to be made at this time. We will update you when our new legislation, which seeks to grandfather in most existing businesses, is passed.

Ridge has spent the last handful years building something special in our neighborhood. I’m proud to support their work and excited to join them at the 5th annual Gay Ridge Pride! I hope you will too:

June 7th, 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Owls Head Park. There will be drag shows, performances, and family-friendly fun for all ages!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 This month we celebrate ongoing and historical social, cultural, and political contributions of theLGBTQ community, which are deeply woven into the identity of New York City as a whole. We honor the long history of q***r and trans activism as we continue the fight for the rights and wellbeing of all people.

It is now more critical than ever to stand up for our LGBTQ neighbors, particularly as our Transgender friends, family, and community members are increasingly targeted on a national scale.

Pride matters because for many, visibility and community are life or death. Pride matters because our LGBTQ neighbors belong and deserve dignity. Pride matters to all who care about acceptance, love, and celebration of our city’s wide and rich range of identities.

As your Council Member, I believe in a southern Brooklyn that loves and welcomes all. To my q***r and trans neighbors and constituents: we are stronger, not weaker, for your presence in and contributions to this community. In the face of those who would tell you otherwise, I promise to always have your back.

Please join me and my team in celebrating the LGBTQ community this month and every month!

Our free annual Summer Concert Series in partnership with Senator Gounardes and NIA starts soon! All concerts are free!

📍Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St, Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Weekly opening act by School of Rock Bay Ridge at 6 pm. Main band starts at 7 pm.

ⓘ Check NIA’s social media and website for rain date announcements.