Census 2020 – Get Counted Brooklyn!
| Posted on: March 30, 2020 |
It’s not too late to get counted! Now, more than ever, it is vital for every Brooklyn resident to be counted so that our Borough gets the federal support and resources we need to recover from Covid-19 and to thrive in the future! Please fill out a 2020 Census online form at my2020census.gov today! Filling out the form is easy, safe and only takes a few minutes. Online responses can be submitted in English as well as 12 other languages. Continue reading below for information about free online Census webinars, Covid-19 updates from the U.S. Census Bureau and more. Click here to learn more about why the Census matters so much! Let’s make sure everyone does their part to Make Brooklyn Count 100%!
Topics: Community Events, Latest News
CB14 Meetings Suspended & Office Closed
| Posted on: March 26, 2020 |
In compliance with the Governor’s order and New York City’s guidelines, the Community Board 14 office will provide services remotely beginning Wednesday, March 18th. We have access to email and will periodically collect voicemail messages in order to continue to assist community members with issues related to city services. For service, please email info@cb14brooklyn.com or leave a voicemail at 718-859-6357. We will post updates related to Covid-19 and city services. All Community Board meetings have been suspended and the district office will be closed until further notice. For additional information about how the City of New York is working to keep residents safe and healthy, please visit www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus
Topics: Latest News
NYC COVID-19 Information & Alerts
| Posted on: March 25, 2020 |
Please visit CB14′s COVID-19 resource page for news, alerts, resources and helpful information about New York City & State’s response to the novel coronavirus. New Yorkers are encouraged to stay home and to stay up to date with all latest announcements regarding COVID-19 by visiting www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus. New York City has also set up a text alert system. Text COVID to 692-692 and notifications will be texted to you. Please visit CB14′s Covid-19 resource page at https://cb14brooklyn.com/covid-19-resources/ for more information.
Topics: Health, Latest News
Limited Extra Sanitation Collection for Passover
| Posted on: March 24, 2020 |
Due to the severity of the COVID-19 situation, community members are asked to start placing additional Passover related materials out for collection after 4pm the evening before their regular collection days ONLY starting Monday, March 23. If residents have large, non-recyclable items (larger than 4 ft. by 3ft.) to dispose of, a bulk collection appointment can be scheduled online at https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/
Topics: Latest News, Sanitation
Summer Youth Employment Program Suspended
| Posted on: March 2, 2020 |
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been canceled for Summer 2020. DYCD announced on April 8, 2020, that given the uncertainty over how COVID-19 will continue to affect social distancing guidelines, worksite availability, and provider and site staffing, DYCD is unable to ensure that SYEP can be operated safely and efficiently. Effective immediately SYEP has been suspended for Summer 2020. For more information, visit nyc.gov/SYEP.
Topics: Latest News, Youth Services Comm.