Participatory Budgeting NYC (PBNYC) is here! Voters may select as many as five PBNYC project proposals in their district ballot. Each participating Council Member guarantees funding for the three proposals that tally the most votes....
On March 23, Council Member Mathieu Eugene joined Campaign for Children, his colleagues in the City Council, and other youth advocates to fight for the restoration of funding for summer programs that more than 31,000 children rely on. Summer...
The Assembly’s one-house budget proposal includes a multiyear $150 million plan for a new affordable housing program for seniors that could help offset the devastating loss of federal funding for any new Section 202 program developments, Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz,...
Intro 673-A, sponsored by Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, was signed into law by Mayor Bill Di Blasio last week. The legislation requires all city websites to include a feature to translate text into languages other than English, whenever...
The Department of Transportation has approved a request for a speed bump near two Midwood schools in response to concerns about about speeding cars putting children in danger, City Councilman Chaim Deutsch announced. The speed bump will be placed on Elm...
The News 12 Brooklyn team came to Midwood Sunday, making several stops at area businesses and speaking with customers and merchants in support of Shop Midwood Week, which runs through March 23rd. Zeldy Lustig of Unique Boutique said, “It’s very...
The NYPD 70th Precinct has announced its new Commanding Officer, Captain James Palumbo. Captain Palumbo served previously as the Executive Officer of the 70th Precinct in 2012 and 2013 under Chief Eric Rodriquez, and is looking forward to continuing...
Councilman Chaim Deutsch is hosting a series of free income tax preparation events on Sunday afternoons. In partnership with Grow Brooklyn Inc. and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, these events will be held at Councilman Deutsch’s...
American Red Cross partners and volunteers want to help you, your family, and the community stay safe. Sign up for your free in-home smoke detector installation and fire safety education in Flatbush on Saturday, April 16th, 2016. The event is part of the...
Spring may be a week away, but there’s still time to apply for Heartshare Neighborhood Heating Fund (NHF) for eligible residents who need help paying home heating bills. Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz has announced that Heartshare has reopened the application process...