J'Ouvert 2026 Underway in Brooklyn With Heightened Security Screening

The address reported for this incident has changed to Empire Blvd & Bedford Ave.

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this year's overall deployment across both events is one of the department's largest of the year, with thousands of officers stationed throughout Crown Heights.

Prohibited items include drones, weapons, alcohol, coolers, backpacks, large bags, blankets, umbrellas, and large chairs.

Street closures for J'Ouvert began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday and last through 11 a.m. Monday, covering Flatbush Avenue, Empire Boulevard, and Nostrand Avenue.

J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn street celebration marking the start of Carnival season in Brooklyn, traditionally held before the larger West Indian Day Parade later in the day.

Incident reported at Empire Blvd & Flatbush Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Empire Blvd & Bedford Ave.

Celebrating at J'Ouvert? Go LIVE on Citizen to share the festivities, crowds, music and colorful costumes!

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this year's overall deployment across both events is one of the department's largest of the year, with thousands of officers stationed throughout Crown Heights.

Prohibited items include drones, weapons, alcohol, coolers, backpacks, large bags, blankets, umbrellas, and large chairs.

Street closures for J'Ouvert began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday and last through 11 a.m. Monday, covering Flatbush Avenue, Empire Boulevard, and Nostrand Avenue.

J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn street celebration marking the start of Carnival season in Brooklyn, traditionally held before the larger West Indian Day Parade later in the day.

Incident reported at Empire Blvd & Flatbush Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Empire Blvd & Bedford Ave.

Celebrating at J'Ouvert? Go LIVE on Citizen to share the festivities, crowds, music and colorful costumes!

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this year's overall deployment across both events is one of the department's largest of the year, with thousands of officers stationed throughout Crown Heights.

Prohibited items include drones, weapons, alcohol, coolers, backpacks, large bags, blankets, umbrellas, and large chairs.

Street closures for J'Ouvert began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday and last through 11 a.m. Monday, covering Flatbush Avenue, Empire Boulevard, and Nostrand Avenue.

J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn street celebration marking the start of Carnival season in Brooklyn, traditionally held before the larger West Indian Day Parade later in the day.

Incident reported at Empire Blvd & Flatbush Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Empire Blvd & Bedford Ave.

Celebrating at J'Ouvert? Go LIVE on Citizen to share the festivities, crowds, music and colorful costumes!

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this year's overall deployment across both events is one of the department's largest of the year, with thousands of officers stationed throughout Crown Heights.

Prohibited items include drones, weapons, alcohol, coolers, backpacks, large bags, blankets, umbrellas, and large chairs.

Street closures for J'Ouvert began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday and last through 11 a.m. Monday, covering Flatbush Avenue, Empire Boulevard, and Nostrand Avenue.

J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn street celebration marking the start of Carnival season in Brooklyn, traditionally held before the larger West Indian Day Parade later in the day.

Incident reported at Empire Blvd & Flatbush Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Empire Blvd & Bedford Ave.

Celebrating at J'Ouvert? Go LIVE on Citizen to share the festivities, crowds, music and colorful costumes!

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said this year's overall deployment across both events is one of the department's largest of the year, with thousands of officers stationed throughout Crown Heights.

Prohibited items include drones, weapons, alcohol, coolers, backpacks, large bags, blankets, umbrellas, and large chairs.

Street closures for J'Ouvert began at 11:30 p.m. Sunday and last through 11 a.m. Monday, covering Flatbush Avenue, Empire Boulevard, and Nostrand Avenue.

J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn street celebration marking the start of Carnival season in Brooklyn, traditionally held before the larger West Indian Day Parade later in the day.

Incident reported at Empire Blvd & Flatbush Ave.