Chanukah, the festival of lights, is a time for family gatherings, traditional cooking, and candle rituals. While these customs bring joy, they can also increase the risk of fires and fire-related injuries without proper safety precautions. Stay safe this holiday season by following key fire safety tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. For […]
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The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office is accepting applications from individuals who would like to become community board members. The deadline to apply is 11 PM on February 14, 2025. Community boards are a vital part of New York City’s local government, serving as the grassroots connection between neighborhoods and city decision-makers. Brooklyn, with its 18
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Below you will find CB14’s January 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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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or
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Starting January 2, 2025, enforcement begins for the new NYC rule requiring residential properties with 1–9 units to use bins (55 gallons or less) with secure lids for setting out trash. This regulation also applies to special-use buildings receiving NYC Department of Sanitation collection, such as NYC agencies, houses of worship, and nonprofits. Businesses that
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BAC’s GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use.
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Young adults aged 18-25 with concerns about substance use and housing can join Tree Youth Services and take advantage of the following offerings: support for substance use issues, housing support, referral to mental health and vocational services, tobacco cessation, harm reduction education and supplies, Hepatitis C, STI and HIV testing, and access to support groups. Plus gift card rewards and metrocards are distributed to participants.
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First Steps is a supportive space for substance users that provides assistance managing substance user using a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach. Offerings include: individual counseling, support groups, social services, medication management and supporting housing referrals and resources.
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Starting January 5, 2025, vehicles entering Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone (local streets and avenues at or below 60th Street) will be charged a toll. This program is designed to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and fund better public transit. To help the public understand how the program works, the MTA is hosting eight public webinars
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YourPeer is a mobile-first web application designed to assist unhoused and unstably housed youth aged 16 to 24 in accessing vital services across New York City. Co-designed with input from the youth community, the platform provides a user-friendly experience to help users navigate and connect with over 2,500 peer-validated services at more than 1,300 locations citywide. By partnering with government agencies and service providers, YourPeer ensures its information remains accurate and up to date.
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