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Free Tax Preparation Resources for the 2025 Tax Year

Assistance Programs /

Starting January 2026, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will begin offering Free Tax Prep services. This program provides free, high-quality tax preparation to help eligible residents file accurate returns, access tax benefits, and avoid predatory tax preparers. Visit nyc.gov/taxprep to explore NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s resources to prepare […]

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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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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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Christmas Tree Collection Now Part of Weekly Composting

Composting, Parks & Recreation, Sanitation /

Real Christmas trees and wreaths are now collected weekly at the curb on residents’ regular recycling and compost day. With the expansion of citywide curbside composting, residents no longer need to wait for a limited or special tree collection period. Undecorated real trees—without lights, ornaments, tinsel, stands, or plastic bags—may be placed at the curb

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