With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months: Space Heaters Carbon Monoxide Awareness Shoveling Snow Candle Safety Other Safety Tips and Information For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/
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CB14’s Youth Services, Education and Libraries Committee, in partnership with the Flatbush YMCA, is excited to present the 19th Annual Youth Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 3:30-6:30 PM at the Flatbush YMCA located at 1401 Flatbush Avenue (between Farragut and Foster). This event invites young people ages 14–21 to connect with valuable
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In August 2025, the Brooklyn Borough President has released the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, an updated roadmap for long-term, equitable growth, investment, and resource allocation across the borough. The plan builds on the 2023 edition and expands its analysis of housing, health, climate, jobs, education, transit, and community infrastructure. New York City does not
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The 2026 Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) survey has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM due to the recent severe winter storm and extreme low temperatures. During the cold weather emergency, outreach teams prioritized bringing unsheltered New Yorkers indoors. With conditions now improved, the City will proceed with
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Learn your rights • Get housing assistance • Get referrals for immigration, finance, and legal services
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be notrash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, February 16, 2026, inobservance of Presidents’ Day.
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Youth ages 18–24 with a high school diploma or GED can enroll in Train and Earn programs offering job training, certifications, internships, and employment support. In partnership with DYCD, programs include industrial and infrastructure training in construction, HVAC, and building maintenance, as well as health care pathways. Participants receive support to secure permanent jobs, complete high school equivalency if needed, and access postsecondary education and training. Weekly in-person information sessions are also available to learn about free training options across education, tech, building trades, financial services, and health care.
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IIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by the transition to motherhood, you are not alone. In this group, you will connect over the range of emotions that can come along with this new and meaningful role. Through guided discussion and shared experience, mothers will gain insight and practical tools to navigate this chapter with confidence and care.
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During periods of extreme cold, warming centers are open to anyone in need. Warming locations offer warm spaces and food. Warming buses are also available, with vehicles parked outside designated locations to provide temporary relief from the cold. Additional information on winter weather resources is available through the NYC Office of Emergency Management.
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