The winter season brings about many changes in your home, including the need to stay warm during the cold weather. The winter and holiday season is also the fire season, with more than one-third of home fires occurring during the months of December, January and February. Most fires and injuries are preventable by taking precautions […]
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The deadline is fast approaching to submit your application to become a Brooklyn community board member. Apply by 11 PM on February 14, 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute! For more information and to apply online, visit www.brooklynbp.nyc.gov/community-boards. If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact CBApplications@brooklynbp.nyc.gov or 718-802-3700. Community boards
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A safe and supportive space for teens ages 14–18 living with mental health challenges. Led by near peers, this weekly virtual group helps participants develop coping skills, build resilience, navigate life transitions, and access resources. Discussions include healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and difficult topics like addiction and suicidal thoughts. Meets Thursdays from 4–5 PM starting January 30. Fill out the interest form to receive reminders and visit the website for more info and the link to join the link to the 1/30 meeting.
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Department of Buildings borough offices will be open for Buildings After Hours on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (except for government holidays). Brooklyn homeowners, tenants, small business owners, and building managers may attend Buildings After Hours at the Brooklyn Borough Office, 345 Adams Street, 3rd Floor,
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The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025. The UPDATED deadline to apply is March 14, 2025. Visit the SYEP website to learn more and to apply. Applications are now open for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). SYEP is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24
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Volunteers are still needed for this year’s HOPE Count, which will take place on January 28, 2025 from 10pm-4am (rain date of February 4). This is New York City’s annual survey conducted during the last ten days in January to estimate the number of unsheltered individuals living in New York City. To learn more and
NYC Homeless Outreach Population Estimate 2025 Is January 28, Volunteers Needed! Read More »
StreetWise Partners advances economic equity by connecting underrepresented talent with mentorship and career opportunities. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–65 with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, legal eligibility to work in the U.S., and proficiency in English speaking and writing. Participants should be seeking full-time or part-time work or internships. The program supports career development in fields such as finance, accounting, marketing, advertising, technology, human resources, and office administration.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, January 20, 2025, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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The NYC Law Department Family Court Division is calling all NYC high school students interested in: juvenile justice, family law, mental health, community outreach and engagement. Explore the work of the NYC Law Department Family Court Division. YLC members will learn about careers as: attorney, paralegal, victim advocate, resource specialist and more! This program starts on January 9, 2025, on Thursdays from 4-6PM at 350 Jay Street Brooklyn.
2025 Youth Leadership Council•NYC Law Department Family Court Division Read More »
The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking.
Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21.
Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 – 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.
