Starting June 2026, NYC residents will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set-out as part of the City’s residential containerization rules. Failure to use a NYC bin with a secure lid for trash setout may result in fines. The NYC Bin is a standardized container designed for curbside collection. Using the bin helps keep […]
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With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months: Space Heaters Carbon Monoxide Awareness Shoveling Snow Candle Safety Other Safety Tips and Information For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/
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In August 2025, the Brooklyn Borough President has released the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, an updated roadmap for long-term, equitable growth, investment, and resource allocation across the borough. The plan builds on the 2023 edition and expands its analysis of housing, health, climate, jobs, education, transit, and community infrastructure. New York City does not
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The 2026 Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) survey has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM due to the recent severe winter storm and extreme low temperatures. During the cold weather emergency, outreach teams prioritized bringing unsheltered New Yorkers indoors. With conditions now improved, the City will proceed with
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection on Monday, January 19, 2026, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be notrash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, February 16, 2026, inobservance of Presidents’ Day.
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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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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
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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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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