Five emerging Brooklyn-based fashion designers will be selected to present five complete looks at a full-service fashion show at Brooklyn Borough Hall this fall. Each selected designer will receive a $5,000 grant and mentorship opportunities with Colm Dillane of KidSuper. Applicants must be Brooklyn residents age 18 or older.
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Adults 18 and older can earn their high school diploma through free GED classes at COJO Flatbush. The program offers flexible scheduling with morning, evening, and Sunday classes; small class sizes; and supportive instructors. A Regents credit transfer option is available for those who qualify. All learning materials, including books and practice tests, are provided at no cost. Participants will also receive guidance on workforce and college readiness, job preparation, and college applications. Whether you’re aiming for a better job or fulfilling a personal goal, this program helps adult learners succeed in a welcoming environment. A pre-assessment is required prior to enrollment.
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High school students passionate about Brooklyn can apply to join the Brooklyn Borough President’s Youth Advisory Council. Selected participants will meet twice a month, virtually and/or in person, with peers, city leaders, and staff to discuss youth issues, propose policy and program recommendations, and lead a service-learning project. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in NYC public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must provide one adult reference.
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New York State has announced that the 2024–2025 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance benefit will close on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted online through ACCESS HRA or postmarked and received by the deadline will be processed. Households are encouraged to apply before Monday’s deadline. When temperatures are very high,
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NYC OEM invites high school students to apply this free summer program for women and non-binary youth ages 16–22 who are interested in emergency management and leadership. Held July 14–18, 2025, at NYCEM’s Brooklyn headquarters, the program features workshops, simulations, field trips, and mentorship. Selected participants may also join monthly “aftermath” sessions after the main program. HERricane NYC is inclusive of cisgender and transgender women and non-binary people. There is no cost to participate. Applicants must submit the required forms by June 20 and will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. Download the application for full details.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Juneteenth.
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New York City is developing its first-ever Urban Forest Plan, which sets the ambitious goal to increase the city’s urban tree canopy from 22% to 30%. Input from New Yorkers is needed to guide the plan. The public survey is open through June 30. The survey is available in 10 languages: Arabic, Bangla, Chinese (Simplified
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From May 19 through June 30, 2025, New Yorkers can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection from the NYC Department of Buildings. This program is open to small homeowners and business owners seeking expert analysis of building features and equipment such as decks, patios, retaining walls, facades in buildings under six stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, and unregistered private elevator devices. During the inspection, agency inspectors will identify any safety concerns or Code issues and offer guidance for making necessary repairs without issuing penalties. This project was launched in 2005 and aims to help property owners maintain safe buildings while avoiding fines.
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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke invites middle and high school students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. Students can work individually or in teams of up to four to create an original app using any coding language and for any platform (mobile, web, or other). Winners will be invited to present their work at the #HouseofCode celebration at the U.S. Capitol.
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Brooklyn Community Board 14′s regular monthly meeting dates for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 are listed below: September 8, 2025 October 20, 2025 (3rd Monday) November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 CB14 monthly board meetings are generally
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