Events

Join the NYC Parks Stewardship team to celebrate MLK Day of Service in Brooklyn! Volunteers will help restore the local canopy and learn about all the benefits our city’s street trees provide. HELP NYC BECOME GREENER AND GREATER.For more information and to sign up, visit nyc.gov/parks/stewardship, search “NYC Parks Stewardship” or email stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

With organizations from around the city. Join this interactive day complete with panelists, mentors, information and a space full of innovative impact. This event is geared toward young women and creating a space for them to network and learn. This Care, Career and Connection event will include a one on one session with Pure Legacee’s

Join this collective experience to reflect, learn and gather with community while engaging with the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Mobile Legal Help Center is a partnership between the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the New York State Court’s Access to Justice Program that provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers in need. Lawyers onboard the Mobile Legal Help Center will provide FREE legal assistance on a range of issues including:

NYC’s largest Kwanzaa festival returns for its 18th year. A week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. Join daily candle lightings, watch performances, and take part in dance, drumming, and art workshops inspired by Kwanzaa’s seven principles. Presented with Asase Yaa Cultural Foundation. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.brooklynkids.org/kwanzaa

It’s easier than ever to get a job with New York State! The Center for Careers in Government presents a workshop to learn about careers with New York State. Competitive salaries – Amazing health benefits – Generous time off – Retirement package Please register and bring legal ID. For more information: CCG@cs.ny.gov or 1-877-697-5627 –

On Wednesday, January 14th, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is proud to host the NYC Contracting Summit: A New Era for Small Business to open even more doors for small businesses, including M/WBE firms, across New York City. Every year NYC spends billions of dollars contracting with small businesses. Constituents have the

Free Admission | Reservations Recommended Molière in the Park continues its Winter Reading Series with a free public presentation of Don Juan, translated and adapted by Stephen Wadsworth and directed by Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien. Following a packed event at Prospect Park’s Picnic House, this second reading features an acclaimed ensemble: Keshav Moodliar, Kalyné

RSVP: MerelleRaphael at MRaphael@council.nyc.gov. For any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Office of Council Member Rita Joseph at 718-287-8762

Senior citizens 65 years old and disabled individuals are eligible to apply. Proper identification, such as Medicare card and driver’s license or photo ID must be presented. Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 10AM – 12PMTuesday, February 3, 2026 – 10AM – 12PMTuesday, March 3, 2026 – 10AM – 12PM