Starting December 1, 2025, New Yorkers can begin applying for heating assistance through the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help defray the cost of heating their homes during the winter. HEAP pays for fuel, utilities, and heating and cooling equipment repairs or replacement. Payments go directly to your utility company or energy provider. […]
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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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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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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Veterans Day.
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Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be issued in New York State beginning November 1, 2025. This includes regular November benefits and any expedited or prior-month benefits. Once the shutdown ends or federal funding is restored, all eligible households will receive the benefits they missed. In the meantime, EBT cards will
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The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Election Day.
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Complete CB14’s Community Budget Recommendations Survey by Friday, September 5, 2025
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Fill out CB14’s Community Budget Recommendations Survey before Friday, August 30, 2024
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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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