Free Summer Tax Prep Services
| Posted on: August 5, 2022 |
Do you still need to file your 2021 Federal and/or State income taxes? Free, in-person tax preparation assistance is available now through October 15, 2022 at several Brooklyn locations. Click here to view the flyer for more information or visit www.growbrooklyn.org/freetaxes. Call 347-682-5606 or email freetaxes@growbrooklyn.org with any questions.
Topics: Economic Development, Latest News
Utility bill credit for low-income residents
| Posted on: July 28, 2022 |
Residential customers who receive qualifying government assistance will receive a bill credit for any past-due balance for service through May 1, 2022. Note: All customers are responsible for bills for service after May 1. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Con Edison, Latest News
Upcoming Election Dates
| Posted on: July 25, 2022 |
Primary elections for U.S. Congress and NY State Senate will be held on August 23, 2022. For more information, visit vote.nyc
Friday, July 29 – Voter Registration Deadline
Monday, August 8 – Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Sat., August 13 – Sun., August 21 – Early Voting
Tuesday, August 23 – Primary Election Day
Topics: Elections, Latest News
Cooling Centers & Pools Are Open in NYC
| Posted on: July 19, 2022 |
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 will be open through Labor Day weekend, 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
Community Budget Recommendations FY 2024
| Posted on: June 28, 2022 |
Community members are invited to participate in the budget process by suggesting a new city service or capital project to be funded in Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024). Fill out a District Needs Survey or fill out a questionnaire posted on our website (or both!) to help determine needs, support those already identified, and provide input that might help shape future requests and priorities. The deadline to submit FY 2024 budget recommendations is Friday, September 9, 2022.
Topics: City Budget, Latest News
Community Events
| Posted on: April 1, 2022 |
Please click links below to view event flyers for upcoming events. If you would like your community event featured on this listing, please email a flyer or link to info@cb14brooklyn.com.
Through October 15, 2022 – Free Summer Tax Preparation Services
August 1, 2:00 PM – Suicide Prevention Webinar (Online)
August 2, 6:00 PM – NYPD National Night Out (Parade Grounds)
August 2-15 – Back to School Supply Drive (1312 Flatbush Ave)
August 6, 3 – 7 PM- Dance Party NYC (Hillel Plaza)
August 10, 4:00 PM – Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) Meeting
August 10, 4:00 PM – Reducing Gun Violence Youth Summit
August 10, 6:00 PM – Redistricting NYC Neighborhood Teach-In
August 19, 12:00 PM – Community Health Fair (1110 Eastern Pkwy)
Sept. 24, 11:00 AM – Healthier Futures Wellness Expo (Queens)
Oct. 15, 11:00 AM – Healthier Futures Wellness Expo (Brooklyn)
Topics: Community Events, Latest News