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Passover Sanitation Collection

Posted on: March 11, 2010

There will additional Sanitation collection services in portions of the Flatbush, Midwood and Kensington areas to assist our residents in preparation for Passover observances, which commences at sundown on Monday, March 29, 2010. The plan provides for an additional collection on Friday, March 26th and Monday, March 29th.

View letter for additional information

View collection map

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2010 Census

Posted on: March 10, 2010

The United States Constitution requires that the number of people living in the United States be counted every 10 years. People of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens alike, regardless of legal status, are to be counted in the next census in 2010. The United States Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau is responsible for the count.

  • The 2010 Census will find out how many people live in New York City, how many elected representatives we will have in Congress, determine who will represent you in the City Council and in the New York State Legislature, determine how much funding we will receive from the federal government for education, healthcare, job training, transportation, senior services, and other critical services important to all New Yorkers.

  • The 2010 Census is a form (in PDF) with 10 simple questions that will be mailed to you between February and March of 2010. You will be asked to answer questions about yourself and each person who lives with you. You then must mail back the completed form by April 1, 2010. All personal information you provide in answer to any question on the form is completely private and will not be shared with anyone else. The information you provide is only used for statistical purposes. Under the law, your personal information remains private for 72 years.

  • By law, the U.S. Census Bureau must submit state population counts to President Obama by December 31, 2010 to kick-off the process of deciding what Congressional district you live in and ultimately, who will represent you.

Why Participate?

  • It is your right and obligation to participate in the 2010 census so that your family and community get their fair share of representation in Congress, Albany, and the City Council.

  • It is important to participate and be counted so that New York City gets its fair share of funding from the federal government to improve schools and healthcare, fight crime, repair roads, and support other critical City services for all New Yorkers.

  • It is important to participate and be counted so that we have accurate statistical information on our population to make polices and deliver services that meet the needs of all the people living in every neighborhood and community.

  • It is important to participate and be counted because your presence matters and you count!

We are the largest and most diverse city in the nation. A successful census in New York City will only happen if everyone in every community across the City participates and is counted.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/census2010/html/home/home.shtml

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Save the B23 Bus Route and Student Metro Cards

Posted on: February 9, 2010

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has proposed the ELIMINATION of the Cortelyou Road B23 bus route and of student metro cards.

YOU can help us fight it!

For more information, call our office at 718-859-6357 or e-mail us at bklcb14@optonline.net.

Topics: Latest News, MTA

Public Safety Committee

Posted on: February 23, 2010

Title: Public Safety Committee
Start Date: 2010-03-17
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Public Safety Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
1. State of the 70th Precinct – Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte, Commanding Officer, 70th Precinct, NYPD
2. Presentation on NYPD’s Counterterrorism Programs – Phil Vangostien, NYPD
3. Presentation on Fire Safety Programs – Brandon Mahon, Diversity Coordinator, Office of Recruitment & Diversity, FDNY
4. Other business

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Community Enviornment Committee

Posted on: February 23, 2010

Title: Community Enviornment Committee
Start Date: 2010-03-25
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Thursday, March 25, 2010, Community Environment Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
1. Presentation on Brooklyn Botanic Garden Programs and Initiatives – Aaron Bouska, Director of Government Affairs
2. Presentation on Parks Department Spring 2010 Initiatives – Philippe Pereira, Deputy Chief of Operations, Prospect Park
3. Update on PLANYC2030 Million Tree Program – Jeffrey Watson, Forestry Division, Parks Department
4. Discussion on Greening Programs within CB14 – Anne Pope, Director, Sustainable Flatbush
5. Other business

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Graffiti Free NYC

Posted on: February 9, 2010

Freeing our neighborhoods of graffiti has long been an important goal of city government.  The New York City Economics Development Corporation, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Sanitation, is proud to offer you free graffiti removal services through our Graffiti Free NYC program.

Graffiti Free NYC uses state of the art cleaning trucks to remove over 10 million square feet of graffiti throughout the city each year.  Our services are completely free.  To access Graffiti Free NYC, call 311 or visit www.nycedc.com/graffiti.

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Changes to Food Stamp Center Serving CB14 Residents

Posted on: January 29, 2010

Effective April 1, 2010, the NYC Human Resources Administration/Division of Food Stamps Services (DFSS) will be retaining a full service Food Stamp Center at 2865 West 8th Street, renaming it the F22 Coney Island Food Stamp Center and expand the territory it covers.  As a result of this action:

Topics: Human Services Committee, Latest News

Join NYC’s Efforts to Aid the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti

Posted on: January 21, 2010

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established to promote partnerships between the City and the private sector. The Fund relies on individuals, foundations, and corporations to support innovative projects in areas including the arts, parks, education, and health.

Donate online
By phone: 212-788-7794
Or make check payable to: Mayor’s Fund
and mail to:
Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City
One Centre Street, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Note: Haiti Relief

100% of contributions will be directed to reputable relief organizations aiding victims in Haiti.

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