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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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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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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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
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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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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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will activate Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) on the B60 and B68 bus routes starting December 8, 2025. A 60-day warning period will begin on that date, as required by New York State law. ACE uses bus-mounted cameras to enforce existing traffic laws on bus corridors. The system issues notices to
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The Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) is an annual survey conducted during the last 10 days in January to estimate the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in New York City. The HOPE count provides critical data that helps shape how the City directs resources to address homelessness. The 2026 HOPE survey will be conducted
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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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