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Woodlands Youth Crew – Paid Environmental Jobs for NYC Youth

The Woodlands Youth Crew is a paid youth employment program engaging young people in hands-on environmental work across Prospect Park’s natural areas, including Brooklyn’s last remaining upland forest. Participants help restore trails, plant native trees and shrubs, and remove invasive species while building job skills, environmental knowledge, and a connection to the park.

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Winter Weather

Community Boards, News, Weather /

On Monday January 26 the Brooklyn Community Board 14 office will be working remotely due to winter weather. If you need to contact us please email info@cb14brooklyn.com, leave a voicemail on our office landline at 718-859-6357 or call the office cell at 929-712-4706. Additional Reminders

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February 2026 Meetings

CB14 Meetings /

Below you will find CB14’s February 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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Veterans: Get the Benefits You Deserve

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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January 2026 Meetings (Updated)

CB14 Meetings /

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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Public Input Opportunity for NYC Environmental Justice Plan

Climate, News, Public Input /

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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Sanitation Collection Changes for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2026

News, Sanitation /

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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Free Tax Prep Assistance to Begin in January 2026

Assistance Programs /

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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Department of City Planning Releases 2025 Zoning Handbook

DCP /

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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