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CB 1

Brooklyn Community Board 1 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Flushing Avenue , Williamsburg , Greenpoint , Northside , and Southside . It is delimited by the Newtown Creek and Queens Borough line on the east, Flushing and Kent Avenue on the south, as well as by the East River on the west.

Its current chairman is Vincent V. Abate, and its district manager Gerald A. Esposito.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 160,338, up from 155,972 in 1990 and 142,942 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 77,040 (48.0%) are White non hispanic, 8,808 (5.5%) are African-American , 5,730 (63.6%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 192 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 3,635 (2.3%) of some other race, 4,488 (2.8%) of two or more race, 60,445 (37.7%) of Hispanic origins.

46.7% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 32.9% in 2000.
The land area is 3,167.6 acres, or 4.9 square miles (13 km²).



CB 2

Brooklyn Community Board 2 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights , Fulton Mall , Boerum Hill , Fort Greene , Brooklyn Navy Yard , Fulton Ferry , and Clinton Hill . It is delimited by East River on the west and the north, by Kent and Classon Avenues on the east, as well as by Atantic Avenue, Pacific street, 4th avenue, Warren and Court street on the south.

Its current chairwoman is Shirley McRae, and its district manager Robert Perris.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 98,620, up from 94,534 in 1990 and 92,732 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 33,931 (34.4%) are White non hispanic, 39,916 (40.5%) are African-American , 4,629 (4.7%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 213 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 473 (0.5%) of some other race, 2,923 (3%) of two or more race, 16,535 (16.8%) of Hispanic origins.

17.4% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 22.5% in 2000.
The land area is 1,910.1 acres, or 3.0 square miles (7.7 km²).



CB 3

Brooklyn Community Board 3 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant , Stuyvesant Heights , and Ocean Hill . It is delimited by Classon Avenue on the west, Flushing Avenue, Broadway and Saratoga Avenue on the north, by Kent and Classon Avenues on the east, as well as by Atantic Avenue on the south.

Its current chairwoman is Beatrice P. Jones, and its district manager Lewis A. Watkins.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 143,387, up from 138,696 in 1990 and 133,377 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 2,056 (1.4%) are White non hispanic, 110,431 (76.8%) are African-American , 1,457 (1.0%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 432(0.3%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 473 (0.3%) of some other race, 2,998 (2.1%) of two or more race, 26,020 (18.1%) of Hispanic origins.

44.9% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 32.7% in 2000.
The land area is 1,894.4 acres, or 3.0 square miles (7.7 km²).



CB 4

Brooklyn Community Board 4 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Bushwick and Ridgewood . It is delimited by Boadway on the west, Flushing Avenue on the north, Queens Borough line and Vermont Avenue on the east, as well as by Highland Avenue on the south.

Its current chairwoman is Anna Gonzales, and its district manager Nadine Whitted-LeBron.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 104,358, up from 102,572 in 1990 and 92,497 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 3,026 (2.9%) are White non hispanic, 24,838 (23.8%) are African-American , 3,245 (3.1%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 300 (0.3%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 787 (0.8%) of some other race, 2,020 (1.9%) of two or more race, 70,142 (67.2%) of Hispanic origins.

51.9% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 36.6% in 2000.
The land area is 1,311.2 acres, or 2.0 square miles (5.3 km²).



CB 5

Brooklyn Community Board 5 encompasses the Neighborhoods of East New York , Cypress Hills , Highland Park , New Lots , City Line , and Starrett City . It is delimited by Van Sinderen Avenue on the east, Queens Borough line on the north and on the east, as well as by Gateway National Recreaction Area, Louisiana and Stanley Avenue on the south.

Its current chairman is Earl Williams, and its district manager Walter Campbell.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 173,198, up from 161,350 in 1990 and 154,932 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 8,785 (5.1%) are White non hispanic, 84,838 (49.0%) are African-American , 6,007 (3.5%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 733 (0.4%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 2,251 (1.3%) of some other race,5,272 (3.0%) of two or more race, 65,312 (37.7%) of Hispanic origins.

46.6% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 32.2% in 2000.
The land area is 3,612.7 acres, or 5.6 square miles (14.6 km²).



CB 6

Brooklyn Community Board 6 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Red Hook , Carroll Gardens , Park Slope , Gowanus , and Cobble Hill . It is delimited by Upper New York Bay and East River on the west, Atlantic Avenue, Court Street, 4th avenue, Warren and Pacific Street on the north, Prospect Park on the east, as well as by the 15th street and Gonawus Creek on the south.

Its current chairman is Jerry Harmer, and its district manager Craig Hammerman.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 104,054, up from 102,724 in 1990 but down from 110,225 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 57,106 (54.9%) are White non hispanic, 14,034 (13.5%) are African-American , 4,622 (4.4%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 173 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alskan, 493(0.5%) of some other race, 3,274 (3.1%) of two or more race, 24,352 (23.4%) of Hispanic origins.

18.8% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 14.4% in 2000.
The land area is 2,226.4 acres, or 3.5 square miles.



CB 7

Brooklyn Community Board 7 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace . It is delimited by Gowanus Bay on the west, 15th street and Prospect Park South West on the north, Caton Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, 37th street and 8th Avenue on the east, as well as by L.I.R.R and Bay Ridge R.R. Yards on the south.

Its current chairman is Joseph Longobardi, and its district manager Jeremy Laufer.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 120,063, up from 102,553 in 1990 and 98,564 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 27,369 (22.8%) are White non hispanic, 4,203 (3.5%) are African-American , 20,911 (17.4%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 258 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alskan, 668(0.6%) of some other race, 3,322 (2.8%) of two or more race, 63,332 (52.7%) of Hispanic origins.

40.7% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 23.0% in 2000.
The land area is 2,709.3 acres, or 4.2 square miles.



CB 8

Brooklyn Community Board 8 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Crown Heights , Prospect Heights , and Weeksville . It is delimited by Flatbush Avenue on the west, Atlantic Avenue on the north, Ralph Avenue on the east, as well as by New York Avenue, Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway on the south.

Its current chairman is Robert Mattews, and its district manager Doris Alexander.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 96,076, down from 96,400 in 1990 but up from 88,795 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 6,536 (6.8%) are White non hispanic, 74,942 (78.0%) are African-American , 1,591 (1.7%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 196 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alskan, 407 (0.4%) of some other race, 2,392 (2.5%) of two or more race, 10,012 (10.4%) of Hispanic origins.

38.8% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 26.9% in 2000.
The land area is 1,049.3 acres, or 1.6 square miles.



CB 9

Brooklyn Community Board 9 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Crown Heights , Prospect Heights Gardens , and Wingate . It is delimited by Ocean and Flatbush Avenues on the west, Eastern Parkway on the north, Rochester, East New York and Utica Avenues on the east, as well as by Clarkson Avenue on the south.

Its current chairman is Rabbi Jacob Z. Goldstein, and its district manager Pearl R. Miles.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 104,014, down from 110,715 in 1990 but up from 96,667 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 11,733 (11.3%) are White non hispanic, 79,466 (76.4%) are African-American , 819 (0.8%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 183 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alskan, 816 (0.8%) of some other race, 2,416 (2.3%) of two or more race, 8,581 (8.2%) of Hispanic origins.

36.4% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 20.8% in 2000.
The land area is 1,002.7 acres, or 1.6 square miles.



CB 10

Brooklyn Community Board 10 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Bay Ridge , Dyker Heights , and Fort Hamilton . It is delimited by Upper New York Bay on the west, Bay Ridge R.R. Yards and L.I.R.R. on the north, 14th street and Bay 8th Avenue on the east, as well as by Lower New York Bay on the south.

Its current chairman is Craig Eaton, and its district manager Josephine Beckmann.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 122,542, up from 110,612 in 1990 and 118,188 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 84,120 (68.6%) are White non hispanic, 1,402 (1.1%) are African-American , 17,546 (14.3%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 115 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 352 (0.3%) of some other race, 5,611 (4.6%) of two or more race, 13,396 (10.9%) of Hispanic origins.

22.7% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 10.9% in 2000.

The land area is 2,609.5 acres, or 4.1 square miles.



CB 11

Brooklyn Community Board 11 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Bath Beach , Gravesend , Mapleton , and Bensonhurst . It is delimited by Bay 8th street and 14th street on the west, 61st street on the north, MacDonald Avenue on the east, as well as by Avenue U and Gravsend Bay on the south.

Its current chairman is William Guarinello, and its district manager Howard Feuer.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 172,129, up from 149,994 in 1990 and 155,073 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 111,651 (64.9%) are White non hispanic, 675 (0.4%) are African-American , 39,590 (23%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 125 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 282 (0.2%) of some other race, 1.362 (2.8%) of two or more race, 4,475 (8.8%) of Hispanic origins.

31.0% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 16.6% in 2000.

The land area is 2,517.4 acres, or 3.9 square miles.



CB 12

Brooklyn Community Board 12 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Boro Park , Kensington , Ocean Parkway , and Midwood . It is delimited by 61st street on the west, 8th avenue, 37th street and Caton avenue on the north, Coney Island avenue, 18th street, MacDonald Avenue and L.I.R.R. on the east, as well as by Avenue P on the south.

Its current chairman is Alan J. Dubrow, and its district manager Mr. Wolf Sender.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 185,046, up from 160,018 in 1990 and 155,903 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 120,697 (65.2%) are White non hispanic, 5,398 (2.9%) are African-American , 26,030 (14.1%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 206 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 2,089 (1.1%) of some other race, 6,224(3.4%) of two or more race, 24,402 (13.2%) of Hispanic origins.

44.1% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 25.6% in 2000.

The land area is 2,304.1 acres, or 3.6 square miles.



CB 13

Brooklyn Community Board 13 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Coney Island , Brighton Beach , Bensonhurst , Gravesend , and Seagate . It is delimited by Gravesend Bay on the west, 26th Avenue, 86th street, Avenue Y on the north, Coney Island avenue and Corbin place on the east, as well as by Lower New York Bay on the south.

Its current chairman is Brian Gottlieb, and its district manager Chuck Reichenthal.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 106,120, up from 102,596 in 1990 and 100,030 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 58,684 (55.3%) are White non hispanic, 16,654 (15.7%) are African-American , 10,079 (9.5%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 191 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 304 (0.3%) of some other race, 2.955 (2.8%) of two or more race, 17,253 (16.3%) of Hispanic origins.

41.0% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 30.0% in 2000.

The land area is 2,198.0 acres, or 3.4 square miles.



CB 14

Brooklyn Community Board 14 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Flatbush , Midwood , Kensington , and Ocean Parkway . It is delimited by Coney Island Avenue, L.R.R., MacDonald Avenue, Avenue F and 18th Avenue on the west, Parkside avenue on the north, Bedford Avenue, Foster Avenue and Nostrand Avenue on the east, as well as by Kings Highway and Avenue P on the south.

Its current chairman is Alvin M. Berk, and its district manager Terrie Rodie.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 168,806, up from 159,825 in 1990 and 143,859 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 60,268 (35.7%) are White non hispanic, 66,211 (39.2%) are African-American , 13,155 (7.8%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 268 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 893 (0.5%) of some other race, 5,769 (3.4%) of two or more race, 22,242 (13.2%) of Hispanic origins.

36.8% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 21.6% in 2000.

The land area is 1,880.1 acres, or 2.9 square miles.



CB 15

Brooklyn Community Board 15 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay , Manhattan Beach , Kings Bay , Gerritsen Beach , Kings Highway , East Gravesend , Madison, Homecrest , and Plum Beach . It is delimited by Corbin Place, Coney Island Avenue, Avenue Y, 86th street, Avenue U and MacDonald Avenue, Avenue P and Kings Highway on the north, Nostrand avenue and Marine Park on the east, as well as by the Atlantic Ocean on the south.

Its current chairman is Jeremiah P. O'Shea, and its district manager Ben Akselrod.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 160,319, up from 143,477 in 1990 and 149,570 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 121,052 (75.5%) are White non hispanic, 4,823 (3.0%) are African-American , 20,229 (12.6%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 123 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 340 (0.2%) of some other race, 3,506 (2.2%) of two or more race, 10,246 (6.4%) of Hispanic origins.

26.6% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 16.1% in 2000.

The land area is 3,166.9 acres, or 4.9 square miles.



CB 16

Brooklyn Community Board 16 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Brownsville and Ocean Hill . It is delimited by East 98th street, East NY Avenue, Ralph Avenue, Atlantic Avenue an Saratoga Avenue on the west, Broadway on the north, Van Sinderen Avenue on the east, as well as by the Long Island Rail Road on the south.

Its current chairman is Reverand Thelma Martin, and its district manager Viola D. Greene-Walker.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 85,343, up from 84,923 in 1990 and 73,802 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 589 (0.7%) are White non hispanic, 66,712 (78.2%) are African-American , 542 (0.6%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 228 (0.3%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 191 (0.2%) of some other race, 1,701 (2.0%) of two or more race, 15,380 (18.0%) of Hispanic origins.

50.9% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 38.1% in 2000.

The land area is 1,230.6 acres, or 1.9 square miles.



CB 17

Brooklyn Community Board 17 encompasses the Neighborhoods of East Flatbush , Remsen Village , Farragut , Rugby , Erasmus and Ditmas Village . It is delimited by East 32nd street, Glenwood street, Nostrand Avenue, Foster Avenue and Bedford Avenue on the west, Clarkson Avenue, Utica Avenue and East New York avenue on the north, East 98th street on the east, as well as by the Long Island Rail Road on the south.

Its current chairman is Michael Russell, and its acting district manager Sherif Fraser.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 165,753, up from 161,261 in 1990 and 154,596 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 2,577 (1.6%) are White non hispanic, 146,506 (88.4%) are African-American , 1,709 (1.0%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 304 (0.2%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 779 (0.5%) of some other race, 4,614 (2.8%) of two or more race, 9,264 (5.6%) of Hispanic origins.

32.6% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 17.6% in 2000.

The land area is 2,1508.0 acres, or 3.4 square miles.



CB 18

Brooklyn Community Board 18 encompasses the Neighborhoods of Canarsie , Bergen Beach , Mill Basin , Flatlands , Marine Park , Georgetown , and Mill Island . It is delimited by Nostrand Avenue on the west, the Long Island Rail Road on the north, Van Sinderen Avenue and Louisiana Avenue on the east, as well as by Shore Parkway on the south.

Its current chairman is Saul Needle, and its district manager Dorothy Turano.

As of 2000 , the Community Board has a population of 194,653 up from 162,428 in 1990 and 169,093 in 1980 .

Of them (as of 2000), 67,303 (34.6%) are White non hispanic, 98,714 (50.7%) are African-American , 7,203 (3.7%) Asian or Pacific Islander, 254 (0.1%) American Indian or Native Alaskan, 854 (0.4%) of some other race, 4,469 (2.3%) of two or more race, 15,886 (8.2%) of Hispanic origins.

21.6% of the population benefit from public assistance as of 2004, up from 10.9% in 2000.

The land area is 6,100.5 acres, or 9.5 square miles.