Veteran Service Officers (VSO) now available at your local NYC Council Office. VSOs are professionally trained advocates accredited by the US Department of Veteran Affairs to assist veterans and their families to obtain the benefits they have earned. Call or email for an appointment! Services provided: All services provided free of charge to veterans and […]
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Below you will find CB14’s January 2026 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. For the most up-to-date information please visit our online meeting calendar. Receive our
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As the City of New York develops its first comprehensive Environmental Justice Plan (the EJNYC Plan), the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) has launched a short questionnaire to gather input from New Yorkers on priority environmental justice concerns and potential solutions across the city. Responses will help identify gaps and inform the
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of New Year’s Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Residents should expect collection delays, as is common after holidays. Your patience is appreciated as DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions
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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is starting the Free Tax Prep program in January 2026. This program assists low- and moderate-income New Yorkers in accessing tax benefits and avoiding predatory tax preparers. Last year alone, this program helped file over 101,000 tax returns, saving New Yorkers more than $33 million in
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The Department of City Planning (DCP) has released the 2025 New York City Zoning Handbook, an updated guide that reflects recent changes to the City’s zoning rules, including updates adopted through the City of Yes initiatives. First published in 1961 and updated periodically, the Zoning Handbook explains how zoning works in New York City and
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Real Christmas trees and wreaths are now collected weekly at the curb on residents’ regular recycling and compost day. With the expansion of citywide curbside composting, residents no longer need to wait for a limited or special tree collection period. Undecorated real trees—without lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, or plastic bags—may be placed at the curb
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will activate Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) on the B60 and B68 bus routes starting December 8, 2025. A 60-day warning period will begin on that date, as required by New York State law. ACE uses bus-mounted cameras to enforce existing traffic laws on bus corridors. The system issues notices to
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In need of a refresher Reading and Writing course before applying to college? Want to improve your English skills? Free Online College Prep and ESOL courses available! Join an Info Session: https://forms.office.com/r/iW5q9cDkpq January assessment sessions begin on 1/12/26. Spring 2026 Online Courses: College Preparation: English Reading and Writing Course2/9-5/18: Mon/Wed, 5:30pm-8:00pm Tutoring servicesCareer explorationCUNY pre-admission
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Residents should expect collection delays, as is common after holidays. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For
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