Скачать или смотреть East NY Community Board 5 General Board Meeting | December 17, 2025

At the December Community Board 5 General Board Meeting, residents, elected officials, and NYPD representatives gathered to address some of the most pressing issues facing East New York.

A central focus of the meeting was the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA). This proposed housing policy sparked passionate debate among homeowners, tenants, advocates, and elected officials ahead of a pending City Council vote. Supporters framed COPA as a tool to preserve affordability and protect tenants in distressed buildings. At the same time, critics raised concerns about community control, nonprofit oversight, and unintended consequences for Black and Brown property owners.

The meeting also included:

Updates from Council Member Sandy Nurse on COPA’s scope, enforcement thresholds, and nonprofit accountability

Remarks from Council Member Chris Banks (District 42) outlining concerns about COPA, generational wealth, local ownership, and the legislative process

Emotional testimony from residents describing unsafe housing conditions, lack of heat, and the need for real oversight

NYPD presentations on the new Quality of Life (Q-Team) model replacing NCOs, including how residents can report issues without relying solely on 311

Community discussion on sex trafficking, public safety strategies, and the limits of enforcement without survivor cooperation

Committee votes, including SLA license renewals and a Parks & GreenThumb Success Garden proposal to support a new community garden structure in East New York

This meeting captured the tension between policy intent and lived experience, highlighting deep concerns about housing stability, accountability, and who truly benefits from citywide legislation.

📍 Location: East New York, Brooklyn
📅 Meeting: CB5 General Board – December
🎥 Coverage: Full meeting documentation for public record


00:00 – Call to Order & Introductions
02:30 – COPA Overview by Council Member Sandy Nurse
08:30 – Community Questions & Housing Ownership Concerns
19:00 – Community Pushback on Process & Timing
29:45 – Council Member Barron’s Statement on COPA
41:00 – Public Safety & NYPD Q-Team Presentation
56:00 – Sex Trafficking & Community Safety Discussion
1:10:00 – SLA License Vote
1:15:00 – Parks & GreenThumb Success Garden Proposal
1:23:00 – Committee Reports & Community Voices

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