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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.
Presentation from the Park’s Department Flatbush African Burial Ground Virtual Input Meeting
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
Join Rep. Yvette Clarke’s Listening Tour
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
Submit Your Feedback to the Brooklyn Borough President’s Comprehensive Plan Draft Recommendations by May 31, 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.
May 2023 Meetings
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.
Join the Upcoming Flatbush African Burial Ground Virtual Input Meeting
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
Apply for Summer Youth Employment (SYEP)
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)
April 2023 Meetings
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
New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study (HATS) Engagement, Comment Deadline, Upcoming Public Meetings
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. (more…)
16th Annual Youth Conference Scheduled for April 3
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! (more…)
Join the NYPD Youth Leadership Council!
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.
Get Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Local resources are available to help you prepare and submit taxes for free. Below is a list of free tax preparation services in Brooklyn. (more…)
Community Events
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.)
Free Covid-19 Tests
Starting this week, every home in the U.S. will be able to order an additional set of 4 tests. Every home in the United States is eligible to now receive two shipments of four at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. To place an order, go to www.covidtests.gov.
NYC COVID-19 Information & Alerts
Visit CB14’s COVID-19 resource page for more information, news, alerts and resources about New York City & State’s response to the novel coronavirus including testing and vaccination locations. 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/coronavirus/index. New York City has also set up a text alert system. Text COVID to 692-692 and notifications will be texted to you. Visit CB14’s Covid-19 resource page at https://cb14brooklyn.com/covid-19-resources/ for more information.
Help Keep Prospect Park Clean
Want to lend a hand to keep Prospect Park clean? Visit prospectpark.org/get-involved to sign up for volunteer events, borrow trash grabbers, and learn about the many ways you can lend a hand in Brooklyn’s Backyard. Join Prospect Park volunteers on Mondays It’s My Park Day community volunteer events, where groups and individuals can help us sustain the park during these challenging times.
NYC Alternate Side Parking Rule Changes
New citywide alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations have been instituted. Residential streets will only be cleaned once per week on each side. If an ASP sign lists multiple days, street cleaning regulations will be in effect only on the last day listed on the sign. There are no changes to streets that have just one day of ASP regulations on each side or commercial streets or metered areas. For more information on recent changes to ASP rules, go to http://on.nyc.gov/
CB14 District Office Closed
In compliance with the Governor’s order and New York City’s guidelines, the Community Board 14 office began providing 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. All board meetings will be held online until further notice. For service or to sign up for our monthly newsletter, please email info@cb14brooklyn.com or leave a voicemail at 718-859-6357. 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
Compost for Brooklyn Spring Hours
The Compost For Brooklyn (C4B) Community Garden will be open to the public every Thursday from 1-3:30 pm through the end of June along with the following Saturdays from 11 am -1 pm: March 22, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 14 & 28. Volunteers are needed to help unload trees on Friday, April 4th @ 7 am (for no more than 1 hour). Hot coffee and muffins will be provided. Email Natalia at: snucre@optonline.net if you would like to volunteer.
Composting is available for residential food scraps at the C4B Garden located at East 8th Street & Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. (Please no dairy, meat, bones, woody material, lawn clippings, coconut shells, or “compostable” dinnerware). To find out more about Compost For Brooklyn’s volunteer opportunities & community events, continue reading below. (more…)
CB14 Online Resources
Have you explored the Community Board 14 website recently? Did you know we post JOB Training Program & Employment Opportunities, SENIOR Volunteer, Job & Educational Programs, along with many YOUTH Opportunities including Sports, Educational, Internship, Job opportunities & more? Visit our Resources Page or the click on the links above to see the current listings. Check back often for new postings!
MTA Service Changes
For the latest MTA information regarding the Cortelyou, Beverley & Parkside station rehabilitation project, plus information about other general MTA service advisories, please follow the link.
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Resources
To read the Mayor’s Report on Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts on the 1-year anniversary of the storm, CLICK HERE. For the latest Hurricane Sandy Recovery Information for Brooklyn Community District 14 and beyond, including important information regarding federal, state & citywide services, programs and available resources, (more…)
FAQ: Sidewalk Maintenance
NOTE: If your sidewalk was damaged during Hurricane Sandy, you can call the Community Board office at 718-859-6357 to request a special inspection and repairs. Sidewalks must have suffered storm damage, such as from the roots of a fallen tree, in order to qualify for free repair by the City of New York.
New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is tasked with keeping the 12,750 miles of city sidewalks safe for pedestrians. This undertaking requires the participation of home, building and business owners as well as city agencies.
CLICK HERE to view the DOT Sidewalk Guide.
Continue reading below for more info about Sidewalk Maintenance & Repairs
Arts & Culture Fest
ARTS & CULTURE FEST
presented by The Creative Side
WHEN: Saturdays, 10 AM – 6 PM (April 21st through October 20th)
WHERE: Parkside Plaza (Ocean Avenue and Parkside Avenue, Flatbush, Brooklyn.) (more…)
Street Gardening Workdays – Volunteers needed
Compost for Brooklyn & Newkirk Cares Collaborative will be hosting monthly community workdays to care for street trees along Newkirk Avenue. Volunteers are welcome!
Next Volunteer Date : Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.
To Join, email newkirk.collaborative@gmail.com