Excluded Workers Fund Informational Webinar
| Posted on: July 23, 2021 |
The community is invited to attend a free webinar to help prepare excluded workers for the application process. The webinar will be held on Thursday, July 29th at 6:30pm hosted by Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn. For more information, click here to view the flyer or contact the Assemblymember’s office at 718-940-0428.
Topics: Latest News
Cooling Centers & Pools Are Open in NYC
| Posted on: July 14, 2021 |
As the heat rises, New Yorkers are encouraged to stay cool! Cooling centers are open during periods of high heat. A cooling center is a facility, such as a senior center, community center, or public library, where people may go to enjoy air-conditioned comfort during a heat emergency. To find the nearest location, including hours of operation, call 311 or visit the City’s Cooling Center Finder website. New York City’s outdoor pools re-opened on Saturday, June 26th and will be open through September 12th, every day from 11 AM – 7 PM (closed for cleaning 3-4 PM.) For more information, go to www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools. Stay hydrated, check on elderly neighbors and relatives, and stay safe! For more heat safety information, please visit www1.nyc.gov/assets/em/html/beat-the-heat/beattheheat.
Topics: Latest News, Safety
Fireworks & Community Safety
| Posted on: June 28, 2021 |
In New York City, all consumer fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal to use, buy, sell, or transport. The illegal use of fireworks can lead to serious burns, injuries, fires and even death. Teach children that fireworks are dangerous. Be #FDNYSmart – leave fireworks to the professionals! Call 311 or file a complaint online to anonymously report the use, delivery or sale of fireworks. If you see something dangerous, call 911. Please help the FDNY in sharing the info graphics, educational sheets translated in various languages and public service announcement listed below. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Latest News, Safety
Watch CB14 Meetings Online
| Posted on: April 1, 2021 |
Watch live and archived Community Board 14 meetings on the CB14 YouTube channel. (*Please note that this platform does not allow comments. To participate in online meeting discussions, please email a request to CB14 for the Webex link.) Like and subscribe to receive updates about future meetings or sign up for our mailing list by emailing info@cb14brooklyn.com.
Topics: Latest News
Join CB14’s Youth Leadership Council!
| Posted on: February 22, 2021 |
Brooklyn Community Board 14 is inviting young people, ages 14-20, to help establish a CB14 Youth Leadership Council. Youth volunteers will participate in meetings, represent the YLC at board events and introduce youth-led initiatives within the community. YLC members will help identify issues in our community and bring ideas for solutions to the appropriate agencies and elected officials in NYC. Click the link below to fill out a questionnaire and to learn more about the YLC program. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Latest News, Youth Services Comm.