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Emergency Snow Shoveler Positions – Winter 2025–2026

Emergency Snow Shovelers are needed to clear snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants, and step streets after major snowfalls, on a per-diem, temporary basis. Positions pay $19.14 per hour to start and $28.71 after 40 hours in a week. Applicants must be 18 or older, eligible to work in the U.S., and able to perform heavy labor. Use the link to register.

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Call for Brooklyn Artists – 2026 Brooklyn Pin Design

Brooklyn residents and K–12 students are invited to submit designs for the 2026 Brooklyn Pin, a limited-edition collectible celebrating the borough’s culture and identity. All ages are welcome; minors need parental consent. The winning design will be selected by the Borough President and 2025 Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper. More information on eligibility and criteria is available on the website.

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Harvest Fest + Ice Skating

Enjoy two weekends of fall fun! Join the Harvest Festival kicking off October 24 and the start of the ice skating season on November 1. Enjoy pumkin picking, decorate your own jack-o-lantern, face painting, and costume contests for kids and dogs. Then lace up for the first skate of the season. Celebrate with free skate admission, mini-lessons, hockey clinics and much more!

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Annual Filmmaking Program for Youth

CAMBA LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP) is offering a free eight-week filmmaking and editing program for youth ages 15–20 living or studying in Brooklyn or Queens. The program runs from October 4 to November 22, 2025, with sessions held Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 PM at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center (1561 Bedford Avenue). Participants will receive production credits, a $20 gift card incentive per session (up to $160 total), MetroCards for travel, and an additional gift card for successful referrals.

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Alpha Academy Mentorship Program

Leadership and College Readiness program, which educates, empowers, and exposes young men of color, grades 9 through 12 from schools in Brooklyn to the skills, tools, behaviors, and role models necessary for success in life, leadership, and college. The goal of this program is to develop emotionally intelligent leaders by focusing on three levels of development: the individual, the individual in relation to others, and the individual in relation to society as a whole. Particular emphasis will be placed on Academic Excellence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Professional Development, Etiquette, and Health and Wellbeing. Alpha Academy will discuss the College Admissions process, tips for a strong application, and how to utilize valuable resources when making the transition from high school to college. The program will run during the 2025-2026 school year, meeting in person one Saturday per month from 10 AM–1 PM, and periodic virtual sessions. There will also be occasional recreational activities and field trips. Permission forms will be provided.

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