Brooklyn Community Board 10

B10Brooklyn

Brooklyn Community Board 10 is one of NYC's 59 advisory community boards, covering parts of Brooklyn. Chair: Jaynemarie Capetanakis. District Manager: Ms. Josephine Beckmann Email: jbeckmann@cb.nyc.gov. 50 appointed members. Meets 3rd Monday.

Members on file

of up to 50 (state cap)

Recent ULURP cases

FY Budget Priorities

FY2026

10 top items

Area

3.92 sq mi

Leadership & Contact

Chair

Jaynemarie Capetanakis

District Manager

Ms. Josephine Beckmann Email: jbeckmann@cb.nyc.gov

Meeting time

3rd Monday

Office address

8119 5 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

bk10@cb.nyc.gov

Members (50)

Brooklyn Community Board 10

B10Brooklyn

Members on file

of up to 50 (state cap)

Recent ULURP cases

FY Budget Priorities

FY2026

10 top items

Area

3.92 sq mi

Leadership & Contact

Chair

Jaynemarie Capetanakis

District Manager

Ms. Josephine Beckmann Email: jbeckmann@cb.nyc.gov

Meeting time

3rd Monday

Office address

8119 5 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

bk10@cb.nyc.gov

Members (50)

Committee Chairs

Barbara Buchalter-Pollack

Committee Chair (Youth Services, Education & Libraries)· Term 2027 (first appt 2022)

Chris Elisson

Committee Chair (Police and Public Safety)· Term 2026 (first appt 2020)

Henry Stewart

Committee Chair (Communications & Public Relations)· Term 2027 (first appt 2018)

Jack Zhang

Committee Chair (Traffic and Transportation)· Term 2026 (first appt 2022)

Ruth Greenfield Masyr

Committee Chair (Older Adult Issues, Housing, Health and)· Term 2026 (first appt 2016)

Stephanie Simone-Mahaney

Committee Chair (Treasurer, Zoning and Land Use Committee)· Term 2027 (first appt 2022)

Tracie Britton

Committee Chair (Environmental)· Term 2026 (first appt 2018)

Executive Officers

Jaynemarie Capetanakis

Chairperson· Term 2026 (first appt 2014)

Shirley Chin

Secretary· Term 2027 (first appt 2014)

Board Members

Sandy Vallas

Vice Chair· Term 2027 (first appt 2014)

Ann Falutico

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2010)

Barbara Germack

Board Member· Term 2026 (first appt 2010)

Barbara Vellucci

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2018)

Carmelo DiBartolo

Board Member· Term 2026 (first appt 2022)

Carmen Feliciano

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2016)

Christopher Cesarani

Board Member· Term 2026 (first appt 2023)

Daniel Hetteix

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2019)

Daniel Loud

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2022)

Danielle Mowery

Board Member· Term 2027 (first appt 2023)

FY2026 Budget Priorities

Each year, every NYC Community Board submits ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Brooklyn Community Board 10's top 10 for FY2026:

#1CapitalReconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
→ Department of Parks and Recreation
#1CapitalReconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
→ Department of Parks and Recreation
#1CapitalReconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
→ Department of Parks and Recreation
#1ExpenseOther community board facilities and staff requests
→ Mayor's Office of Management and Budget
#1ExpenseOther community board facilities and staff requests
→ Mayor's Office of Management and Budget
#1ExpenseOther community board facilities and staff requests
→ Mayor's Office of Management and Budget
#2CapitalOther capital budget request for DEP
→ Department of Environmental Protection
#2CapitalOther capital budget request for DEP
→ Department of Environmental Protection
#2CapitalOther capital budget request for DEP
→ Department of Environmental Protection
#2ExpenseHire additional uniformed officers
→ Police Department

Frequently asked questions

Who chairs Brooklyn Community Board 10?

Jaynemarie Capetanakis is the Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 10 as of the latest published roster.

Who is the District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 10?

Ms. Josephine Beckmann Email: jbeckmann@cb.nyc.gov is the District Manager.

How does Brooklyn Community Board 10 vote on ULURP applications?

Community Boards review every land-use application (zoning changes, special permits, variances, dispositions of city land) within their boundaries. The board issues a non-binding recommendation that goes to the Borough President, the City Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council.

How are Brooklyn Community Board 10 members appointed?

Each NYC Community Board has up to 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year terms. The Borough President appoints all members, with half nominated by the local Council Member representing the community district.

What are Brooklyn Community Board 10's FY2026 budget priorities?

For Fiscal Year 2026, Brooklyn Community Board 10 submitted 10 top-ranked capital and expense priorities to the City. Top priority: "Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)" (Department of Parks and Recreation).

Data sources

members: v_nyc_current_cb_members
leadership: nyc_community_board_leadership (Socrata 3gkd-ddzn)
contact: nyc_community_board_contact_list (Socrata dy27-rrad)
ulurp: nyc_ulurp_projects (DCP NYC ZoLa)
budget: v_nyc_cb_budget_requests (decoded from tracking_code)
boundary: community_districts (Socrata)
demographics: nyc_population_by_community_districts (Socrata)