CB14 has a new website – This is the old website
| Posted on: May 3, 2023 |
Our new website lives at cb14brooklyn.com.
This website stopped being updated as of May 2023 and it may not work correctly. The content on this website is for reference only and will be taken down in the near future. Please visit our new website if you have questions or would like information.
Topics: Latest News
Presentation from the Park’s Department Flatbush African Burial Ground Virtual Input Meeting
| Posted on: April 27, 2023 |
Please use the link below to see the presentation from the virtual input meeting on the CB14 Flatbush African Burial Ground held by the Parks Department on April 24, 2023
Topics: Latest News, Parks & Recreation
Join Rep. Yvette Clarke’s Listening Tour
| Posted on: April 27, 2023 |
Join Congresswoman Yvette Clarke as she meets with community leaders and residents of Community District 14 to discuss issues facing the community and its residents.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Meet & Greet Listening Session
Thursday, May 4, 2023 6-8 PM
Brooklyn College White Hall Room 222. (2710 Campus Road)
RSVP: tinyurl.com/RepYvetteClarkeCB14MeetGreet
Fill out the survey: https://forms.office.com/g/JLjs6btEh1
Topics: Latest News
Submit Your Feedback to the Brooklyn Borough President’s Comprehensive Plan Draft Recommendations by May 31, 2023
| Posted on: April 27, 2023 |
The Brooklyn Borough President has announced the next phase of Brooklyn’s comprehensive planning effort, which aims to guide growth and development in the borough. The plan aims to improve public health outcomes and address past planning that has led to inequitable outcomes.
All Brooklyn stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the draft recommendations. More information about the comprehensive planning effort can be found at Brooklyn Borough President’s website.
Join the workshop to review the recommendations and fill out the survey to provide your feedback on the draft recommendations. The deadline to submit feedback is May 31, 2023.
Topics: Borough President, Latest News
May 2023 Meetings
| Posted on: April 25, 2023 |
Click the link below to view CB14’s May 2023 meetings calendar & agenda. Watch live and archived meetings on the CB14 channel. Register to receive the Webex links, to sign up to make announcements or to RSVP on the May meeting listing page.
Topics: Latest News, Meetings
Join the Upcoming Flatbush African Burial Ground Virtual Input Meeting
| Posted on: April 17, 2023 |
On the evening of Monday, April 24th at 6:30pm NYC Parks, in conjunction with Council Member Rita Joseph will be conducting a public input session for the future park design of the Flatbush African Burial Ground site at Church and Bedford Avenues. This input meeting is the start of the NYC Parks design process to renovate the parcel for public use as a park.
In order to attend the meeting, attendees must register on the Parks website at nyc.gov/parks/input.
If you have any questions or comments about this event, please contact the Parks Department at BKspecialevents@parks.nyc.gov
Topics: Latest News, Parks & Recreation
Apply for Summer Youth Employment (SYEP)
| Posted on: March 31, 2023 |
The SYEP Deadline to submit applications has been extended to April 14, 2023
Applications are now open for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
SYEP is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Through SYEP, participants can explore different interests and career pathways, develop productive workplace habits, and engage in learning experiences that strengthen their social, civic, and leadership skills. By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023. Deadline has been extended until April 14, 2023 Visit the SYEP website to learn more and to apply.
(Originally published on 2/13/2023)
Topics: Education, Latest News, Youth Services Comm.
April 2023 Meetings
| Posted on: March 15, 2023 |
Click the link below to view CB14’s April 2023 meetings calendar & agenda. Watch live and archived meetings on the CB14 channel. Register to receive the Webex links, to sign up to make announcements or to RSVP on the April meeting listing page.
April 2023 – Calendar & Agenda
Topics: Latest News, Meetings
New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study (HATS) Engagement, Comment Deadline, Upcoming Public Meetings
| Posted on: March 13, 2023 |
With the recent extension of the public comment review period from March 7, 2023 to March 31, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District is announcing two additional informational virtual public meetings for the New York New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries (NYNJHAT) Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Latest News
16th Annual Youth Conference Scheduled for April 3
| Posted on: March 6, 2023 |
CB14’s Youth Service, Education and Libraries Committee is thrilled to announce our 16th Annual Youth Conference will take place on Monday April 3, 2023 from 4-7pm at the Brooklyn College Student Center (2705 Campus Rd).
The Youth Conference is a wonderful opportunity for young people ages 14-21 to connect with organizations, businesses, schools and agencies offering summer jobs, afterschool programs, career development, college information and more. Service providers offering health, immigration, legal and other support services will also be in attendance. In addition to tabling by various organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and businesses, young people can participate in half-hour workshops. CB14 is excited to once again be partnering with Brooklyn College for this event.
Participation in the conference is totally free! Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Education, Latest News, Youth Services Comm.
Join the NYPD Youth Leadership Council!
| Posted on: March 2, 2023 |
Join a NYPD Youth Leadership Council (YLC) to share your ideas and help the community. Partner with an NPD
The NYPD YLC is open to youth between the ages of 14 and 21. This is a great opportunity for all teens, not just those interested in law enforcement.
Our local NYPD YLC is scheduled to meet once weekly, Thursdays at 4pm at the Kensington Library at 4207 18th Avenue.
Sign up at bit.ly/nypd-ylc-sign-up or use the QR code in the flyer and select your precinct.
Topics: Latest News, NYPD
Get Free Tax Preparation Assistance
| Posted on: February 24, 2023 |
Local resources are available to help you prepare and submit taxes for free. Below is a list of free tax preparation services in Brooklyn. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: Community Events, Latest News
Community Events
| Posted on: February 10, 2023 |
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.
Apr. 3, 4-7 PM – CB14 16th Annual Youth Conference (2705 Campus Road)
Apr. 4, 10-1 PM – Shredding Event (Avenue I between E15th & dead end)
Apr. 10, 5-8 PM – Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Minority/women Business Enterprise Opportunity Event (2700 Campus Rd.)
Apr. 10, 12-4 PM – Strike Out Violence-Free Bowling Event (6161 Strickland Ave)
Apr. 20, 4 PM-12 AM – 15th Annual Chand Raat Bazaar (1090 Coney Island Ave)
Apr. 21, 9:30 AM-4 PM – National Rx Take-Back Day (multiple locations)
Apr. 24, 6:30 PM – Flatbush African Burial Ground Virtual Input Meeting (online)
Apr. 25, 2-4 PM – Fresh Produce Distribution (180 Woodruff & Flatbush Ave)
Apr. 29, 10 AM-1 PM – Gun Buy Back Event (115 Throop Avenue)
May 4, 6-8 PM – Rep. Yvette D. Clarke CD14 Listening Session (2710 Campus Road)
May 18, 6-8 PM – Workshop to Review Brooklyn Comprehensive Plan Draft Recommendations (209 Joralemon St.)
Topics: Community Events, Latest News