CB3’S CHAIR BRENDA FRYSON STEPS DOWN
By Keith L. Forest
On Monday, June 2, Community Board Three (3) extraordinary Chairwoman, Brenda Fryson announced that she will not be seeking another term and will be stepping down from her post to spend more time with her family. Ms. Fryson, who took over the chairmanship September 2007, dedication and commitment to the Bedford Stuyvesant Community, was un-matched. “She truly raised the bar as a leader and voice for Community Board Three’s residence,” stated Councilman Al Vann who presented the chairwoman with a bouquet of flowers. Second Chair, Tohma Faulkner lead the attending audience in a standing ovation in honor of Ms. Fryson’s leadership while personally thanking her for being a mentor and friend.
In her devoted efforts in keeping residents of the community involved and informed, Ms. Fryson launched several initiatives such as compiling and mailing off a monthly news letter; providing monthly progress reports on issues and project of concern; while presenting cultural performances during the monthly meetings. A born leader, the former educator raised attendance and moral while constantly encouraging and motivating residence to have an active voice in “our” community.”
CB3 also welcomed its new board members who will be officially sworn in later this month at a formal ceremony at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall.
Agenda items for the closing session included Finance Secretary, Henry Butler’s update on the Capital and Expense Budget. According to Mr. Henry, Mayor Bloomberg’s recent budget cuts pushed funding for the Bedford Stuyvesant Sanitation Garage to be moved from the 2009 budget to 2012. Although City Council members Al Vann and Leticia James forwarded personal letters to House Speaker Christina Quinn in protest of the cut, Mr. Butler strongly urged attending residence to do the same.
According to Councilman Vann, the safety and prosperity of Bedford Stuyvesant is at risk as gun and gang violence continue to plague are streets. On behalf of the Bed Stuy Safety Council Mr. Vann strongly feel that Bedford Stuyvesant can achieve and must demand a crime free community and urged the community to support the organization’s efforts in achieving its goal. Mr. Vann thanked our local police for their efforts in making our street safer. However, he insisted that the community continue putting pressure on not only them but ourselves to do more. “We have countless resources in our community that continue to go unused,” stated Councilman Vann urging residence to tap into these resources in an effort to make the impossible possible and demand a crime free community.
Upcoming events taking place in the Bedford Stuyvesant Community includes:
Convent House Annual Street Fair
Covenant House will host a Street Fair at Brooklyn Community Resource Center & Outreach Program, 75 Lewis Avenue on Friday, June 13, from 11:00 – 5:00 PM. For additional information, please call (718) 348-2450 Ext. 2447.
Vannguard Urban Improvement Association, Inc, “First Time Homebuyer Seminar of the Year.” Event takes place at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 14, at Vannguard Local Development Corp, 1477 Fulton St, 2nd Flr, and will provide updated information on government backed loans for first time homebuyers, down payment assistance programs, renovation loans and more. For additional information, please call (718) 453-3330.
50th Annual Fulton Street Art Festival, located in Fulton Park (Between Lewis & Stuyvesant Avenues). The event, which features visual art from leading and emerging artists of the African Diaspora, takes place 12 Noon until 6:00 PM, Sundays June 15, 22, 29 and July 4 Weekend.
Moore Bar & Lounge fundraising affair for Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama, Friday, July 11, from 6:00 – 11:00 PM. Moore Bar & Lounge is located at 1073 Atlantic Avenue. For additional information, please call (718) 622-5183
Keith L. Forest is a freelance publicist, writer and proud Bedford-Stuyvesant home owner who lives and works in the beloved community. His current blog space mybedstuy.blogspot.com seeks to celebrate the people and places that make up this great community while addressing issues such as gentrification, predatory lending and other ill norms that seek to exploit, discredit and harm the area and its people.
By Keith L. Forest
On Monday, June 2, Community Board Three (3) extraordinary Chairwoman, Brenda Fryson announced that she will not be seeking another term and will be stepping down from her post to spend more time with her family. Ms. Fryson, who took over the chairmanship September 2007, dedication and commitment to the Bedford Stuyvesant Community, was un-matched. “She truly raised the bar as a leader and voice for Community Board Three’s residence,” stated Councilman Al Vann who presented the chairwoman with a bouquet of flowers. Second Chair, Tohma Faulkner lead the attending audience in a standing ovation in honor of Ms. Fryson’s leadership while personally thanking her for being a mentor and friend.
In her devoted efforts in keeping residents of the community involved and informed, Ms. Fryson launched several initiatives such as compiling and mailing off a monthly news letter; providing monthly progress reports on issues and project of concern; while presenting cultural performances during the monthly meetings. A born leader, the former educator raised attendance and moral while constantly encouraging and motivating residence to have an active voice in “our” community.”
CB3 also welcomed its new board members who will be officially sworn in later this month at a formal ceremony at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall.
Agenda items for the closing session included Finance Secretary, Henry Butler’s update on the Capital and Expense Budget. According to Mr. Henry, Mayor Bloomberg’s recent budget cuts pushed funding for the Bedford Stuyvesant Sanitation Garage to be moved from the 2009 budget to 2012. Although City Council members Al Vann and Leticia James forwarded personal letters to House Speaker Christina Quinn in protest of the cut, Mr. Butler strongly urged attending residence to do the same.
According to Councilman Vann, the safety and prosperity of Bedford Stuyvesant is at risk as gun and gang violence continue to plague are streets. On behalf of the Bed Stuy Safety Council Mr. Vann strongly feel that Bedford Stuyvesant can achieve and must demand a crime free community and urged the community to support the organization’s efforts in achieving its goal. Mr. Vann thanked our local police for their efforts in making our street safer. However, he insisted that the community continue putting pressure on not only them but ourselves to do more. “We have countless resources in our community that continue to go unused,” stated Councilman Vann urging residence to tap into these resources in an effort to make the impossible possible and demand a crime free community.
Upcoming events taking place in the Bedford Stuyvesant Community includes:
Convent House Annual Street Fair
Covenant House will host a Street Fair at Brooklyn Community Resource Center & Outreach Program, 75 Lewis Avenue on Friday, June 13, from 11:00 – 5:00 PM. For additional information, please call (718) 348-2450 Ext. 2447.
Vannguard Urban Improvement Association, Inc, “First Time Homebuyer Seminar of the Year.” Event takes place at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 14, at Vannguard Local Development Corp, 1477 Fulton St, 2nd Flr, and will provide updated information on government backed loans for first time homebuyers, down payment assistance programs, renovation loans and more. For additional information, please call (718) 453-3330.
50th Annual Fulton Street Art Festival, located in Fulton Park (Between Lewis & Stuyvesant Avenues). The event, which features visual art from leading and emerging artists of the African Diaspora, takes place 12 Noon until 6:00 PM, Sundays June 15, 22, 29 and July 4 Weekend.
Moore Bar & Lounge fundraising affair for Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama, Friday, July 11, from 6:00 – 11:00 PM. Moore Bar & Lounge is located at 1073 Atlantic Avenue. For additional information, please call (718) 622-5183
Keith L. Forest is a freelance publicist, writer and proud Bedford-Stuyvesant home owner who lives and works in the beloved community. His current blog space mybedstuy.blogspot.com seeks to celebrate the people and places that make up this great community while addressing issues such as gentrification, predatory lending and other ill norms that seek to exploit, discredit and harm the area and its people.
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