This year’s general election is November 8th. The ballot will include candidates for president, federal and state legislature, and local offices. One of the strongest ways to advocate for a more livable New York is to vote. Not sure if you’re registered? You can...
Residents who qualify for the city’s Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) or Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs will no longer be penalized for a temporary increase in income, thanks to legislation (A.8228-A) introduced by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz...
The Participatory Budgeting process is coming to our neighborhood! Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. It’s grassroots democracy at its best. It helps make budget...
The arrival of autumn means more time in the kitchen for many of us. Midwood Development Corp. (MDC) has assembled a wonderful reference: “Have a Bite of Midwood: A Community Cookbook,” which is now available. The book, filled with recipes from area...
Midwood Development Corp. (MDC) is pleased to offer free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to members of our community. Beginner and advanced sessions are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Classes are held at MDC’s office in Midwood....
Senator Felder’s office has announced a number of free and low-cost events for members of our community this fall. All events require advance registration. Please see below for information on how to book your appointment. No-Cost Mammogram Screening Wednesday,...
Councilman Chaim Deutsch continues to address problems of trash, litter, overgrown weeds, water pooling, illegal dumping, and other sanitation issues in the 48th district. The councilman has provided funding for additional resources, assembled volunteers for clean-ups, organized educational outreach in commercial...
As a member of the New York City Council Committee on Aging, Councilman Chaim Deutsch has advocated for seniors within the 48th Council District and throughout New York City. Older adults make up 30% of all scam victims and are...
Do you know a senior citizen willing to contribute some time and energy to helping out in our community? Council Member Jumaane Williams is seeking senior volunteers. For more information, contact Council Member Williams’ Chief of Staff Rance Hunt at...
UPDATE: Council Member Jumaane Williams will be collecting donated supplies until Sept. 15 — notebooks, pencils, markers, printing paper, glue, hand sanitizer and crayons will all be gratefully accepted. Bring donated goods to Council Member Williams’ office at 4517 Avenue D, Brooklyn,...