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Brooklyn Youth Advisory Council – 2025–2026 School Year

High school students passionate about Brooklyn can apply to join the Brooklyn Borough President’s Youth Advisory Council. Selected participants will meet twice a month, virtually and/or in person, with peers, city leaders, and staff to discuss youth issues, propose policy and program recommendations, and lead a service-learning project. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in NYC public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must provide one adult reference.

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Apply for Cooling Assistance by Monday, June 23, 2025 + Extreme Heat Tips

Assistance Programs, Weather /

New York State has announced that the 2024–2025 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance benefit will close on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted online through ACCESS HRA or postmarked and received by the deadline will be processed. Households are encouraged to apply before Monday’s deadline. When temperatures are very high,

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HERricane NYC Program for Young Women in Emergency Management

NYC OEM invites high school students to apply this free summer program for women and non-binary youth ages 16–22 who are interested in emergency management and leadership. Held July 14–18, 2025, at NYCEM’s Brooklyn headquarters, the program features workshops, simulations, field trips, and mentorship. Selected participants may also join monthly “aftermath” sessions after the main program. HERricane NYC is inclusive of cisgender and transgender women and non-binary people. There is no cost to participate. Applicants must submit the required forms by June 20 and will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. Download the application for full details.

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Provide Your Feedback on NYC’s Urban Forest Plan

Climate, News, Parks & Recreation, Public Input /

New York City is developing its first-ever Urban Forest Plan, which sets the ambitious goal to increase the city’s urban tree canopy from 22% to 30%. Input from New Yorkers is needed to guide the plan. The public survey is open through June 30. The survey is available in 10 languages: Arabic, Bangla, Chinese (Simplified

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No-Penalty Building Inspections

From May 19 through June 30, 2025, New Yorkers can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection from the NYC Department of Buildings. This program is open to small homeowners and business owners seeking expert analysis of building features and equipment such as decks, patios, retaining walls, facades in buildings under six stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, and unregistered private elevator devices. During the inspection, agency inspectors will identify any safety concerns or Code issues and offer guidance for making necessary repairs without issuing penalties. This project was launched in 2005 and aims to help property owners maintain safe buildings while avoiding fines.

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Congressional App Challenge

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke invites middle and high school students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. Students can work individually or in teams of up to four to create an original app using any coding language and for any platform (mobile, web, or other). Winners will be invited to present their work at the #HouseofCode celebration at the U.S. Capitol.

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June 2025 Meetings

CB14 Meetings /

Below you will find CB14’s June 2025 meeting calendar & agendas. Watch live and archived meetings on the CB14 YouTube channel. Register on our online meeting calendar to receive links to online meetings, to sign up to make announcements, or to RSVP. Receive our meeting calendar via email by signing up to the CB14 newsletter.

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Support Services through CABS Social Care Network

If you have active Medicaid, you may be eligible for a range of support services through the Social Care Network. This initiative connects Medicaid recipients with essential non-clinical resources including housing support, nutrition assistance, enhanced care management, and transportation services. The program is offered by CABS Health Network, a nonprofit organization with over 45 years of experience providing home care, care management, and community-based services across New York.

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