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The City Council's Sanitation Committee is reviewing the city's snow removal and winter storm response plans today following major snowstorms earlier this year

Lawmakers are also considering legislation requiring the Department of Sanitation to publish historical snowplowing records, allowing residents to track how frequently their streets have…

A new Citizens Budget Commission report warns that the MTA could face a budget shortfall approaching $900 million

The report comes as the MTA prepares a financial plan that is expected to include a proposed 4% fare and toll increase.

In addition to choosing candidates in Tuesday's elections

The proposals would amend the City Charter if approved.

With Election Day taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, alternate side parking regulations will be suspended, although parking meters will remain in effect

NYC public schools will operate remotely, city government offices will be closed, and garbage, recycling and compost collection will be suspended.

The Flatbush area will enjoy a mix of sunshine and clouds today, with a high around 66 degrees

Dry conditions are expected, with rain chances below 10% and no thunderstorms forecast. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 50 degrees.

FJCC Update: Voter turnout across Flatbush is off the charts!

Thank you to the thousands of community members who listened to our message and voted early. If you did not vote yet, please make a plan for Election Day, Tuesday.

Flatbush Shomrim volunteers were notified of an expensive bicycle stolen overnight from Avenue O and East 7th Street

Using tracking technology, volunteers located the stolen bike near Wyckoff Street and Smith Street, within the NYPD’s 84th Precinct.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Avenue M and McDonald Avenue

The driver of a white SUV fled the scene. The NYPD is investigating the hit-and-run incident.

New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program opens Monday, November 2, allowing eligible households to apply for financial assistance with heating and energy costs

More than 1.5 million HEAP benefits were issued statewide during the previous heating season.

New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits will be able to get more money toward fresh fruits and vegetables beginning in January

The city is increasing the daily Health Bucks benefit from $10 to $14 at participating farmers markets and farm stands, allowing recipients to receive 40% more in matching benefits for…

There will be no trash, recycling or compost collection across New York City on Tuesday, November 3, in observance of Election Day

Residents with Tuesday collection should place their material at the curb Tuesday evening for pickup beginning Wednesday, November 4. Collection delays are possible following the holiday.

More than 572,000 New Yorkers have participated in early voting ahead of Tuesday's general election

As of Saturday evening, 572,786 voters had checked in citywide, including 177,271 in Brooklyn, 160,045 in Manhattan and 135,095 in Queens.

The NYPD announced that murders citywide declined from 272 to 224 through October 25 compared with the same period last year

Shooting victims also declined by nearly 14%, according to police.

Attention Flatbush Parents! Yeshiva of Cherry Hill Is Coming to You!

Discover a Mesivta that combines serious learning, exceptional chinuch, and distraction-free dorm programming all week — while having your son home with you every Shabbos!

The house fire at 875 East 28th Street, near Avenue I, has been brought under control by FDNY firefighters

One minor injury was reported.

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