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Bluebelt Anti-flooding Efforts in Prospect Park

Mayor Adams, the Prospect Park Alliance, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Parks & Recreation have announced a $68 million dollar investment in Prospect Park to improve resilience and address flooding. This investment will transform Prospect Park into Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt. Improvements to the park’s landscaping and infrastructure will better facilitate the

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Free In-Person Business Counseling in Flatbush

Free one-on-one business advisory sessions through a partnership with Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and the Pace University Small Business Development Center. Sessions take place every fourth Thursday by appointment at the Assemblymember’s District Office and can help with financing, marketing and sales strategies, government procurement and certification programs, and business planning.

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Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive

Jamica – Haiti – Cuba ITEMS NEEDED DONATION SITES:COUNCIL DISTRICT 45 OFFICE1434 Flatbush AvenueMonday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 174112 Farragut RoadMonday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 42 OFFICE1312 Flatbush AvenueMonday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM COUNCIL DISTRICT 42 OFFICE1199 Elton

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DSNY Needs Emergency Snow Shovelers!

Get paid to help keep New Yorkers safe after winter storms. Emergency Snow Shovelers are called on after heavy snowfalls to remove snow and ice citywide from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks and fire hydrants, and step streets. DSNY is recruiting temporary, per diem (by day) shovelers as needed. Pay starts at $19.14 per

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Holiday Toy and Children’s Coat Drive

Requested items include: New toys and new coats. Soccer balls, basketballs, jump ropes, dolls, handbags, trading cards, watches, stuff animals, sports paraphernalia (e.g. hats, t-shirts). All coats must have tags Donations may be dropped off at:350 Jay Street, lobby Monday-Friday 12:00pm – 2:00pm Donations can be mailed to: KDCA Holiday Toy and Children’s Coat Drive

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Thanksgiving 2025

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Residents may experience collection delays, as is common after holidays. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/sanitation.

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