Brooklyn Community Board 7

RT: @BkCB7 Transportation Committee meeting on Tues., Apr. 7 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave. (enter on 43rd Street). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT: @BkCB7 Housing Committee meeting on Mon., Mar. 30 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave. (enter on 43rd Street). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT: @BkCB7 Parks & Environment Committee mtg. on Wed., Mar. 25 @ 6:30pm at 4201 4th Ave. (enter on 43rd Street). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT: @BkCB7 Education, Health & Human Services Cmt. mtg. on Tues., Mar. 24 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 office located at 4201 4th Ave. (Enter on 43rd Street) For the agenda & Zoom details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT:@BkCB7 March board meeting will be held on Wed., March 18 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave., (entrance on 43rd Street & 4th Ave.). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

Avoid a fine by separating your food scraps, food-soiled paper & yard waste from your trash. It's REQUIRED. How can you do it? ✔️Use a "brown bin" for curbside service ✔️Bring material to a Smart compost bin ✔️Compost at home Learn more: nyc.gov/compost

RT: @BkCB7 Transportation Committee meeting on Wed., 3/11 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave. (43rd St. entrance). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT: @BkCB7 Parks & Environment Committee meeting on Mon., 3/9 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave. (43rd St. entrance). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

NYC Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Tuesday, March 3 at 7am. Forecasts are calling for coating to half an inch of snow, though cold temperatures can lead to icy conditions. - Our salt spreaders are prepared for roadways and bike lanes. - Collection is ongoing. Residents should follow their normal set out schedule for trash, compost and all recycling. It’s possible that waste may be collected later than normal during and after snow operations. Do your part by staying off the roads during active precipitation, if you can. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3OHZDwa

Due to no heat, the @BkCB7 office is closed. The office will be operating remotely. Reach staff by email - bk07@cb.nyc.gov

RT: Due to the inclement weather, the CB7 February 25 board meeting will be held virtually on Zoom starting at 6:30pm. There will be no in-person board meeting. Register to attend the board meeting virtually on Zoom: bit.ly/4qPkcVv

🚨❄️ Snow Shoveling Safety ❄️🚨 ❤️ Do not shovel if you have known or suspected heart disease, a prior heart attack or stroke, or significant cardiac risk factors. Controlled studies show that within 2 to 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling, many people exceed 85 to 97% of their maximum heart rate, levels comparable to or above maximal treadmill testing in sedentary men. A study found that when storms produce about 7 to 8 inches of snow, men’s risk of hospitalization for heart attack increased about 16%, and risk of death from heart attack increased about 34% in the days following snowfall. 🧹 Check the forecast and plan to shovel early and often so you move 1 to 2 inches at a time instead of heavy accumulation. Push snow instead of lifting whenever possible. If you must lift, shovel only small amounts, bend your knees, keep the load close to your body, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting. Work at a steady pace, take frequent rest breaks every 10 to 15 minutes, and stay hydrated with water or non alcoholic, non caffeinated drinks. 🛠️ Snow blower safety matters. Turn the machine off completely before clearing clogs, and never use your hands to remove packed snow. ⚠️ Call 911 immediately for chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to the arm, neck, back, or jaw, severe shortness of breath, sudden dizziness, or cold sweat. Do not push through symptoms or drive yourself. Seek emergency care right away, especially if symptoms begin during or shortly after shoveling.

The snow may be slowing down, but the weather hasn’t stopped our members from continuing their lifesaving work! ❄️ We urge New Yorkers to be extra cautious in these conditions. -Take precautions when shoveling snow. -Clear ice and snow from fire hydrants and entryways. -Always use certified space heaters and ensure they are kept away from any combustibles. For more winter safety tips, visit FDNYSmart.org.

RT: The @BkCB7 monthly board meeting will take place on Wed., Feb. 25 @ 6:30pm at the CB7 Office located at 4201 4th Ave. (enter on 43rd Street). For the agenda and Zoom registration details, go to: bit.ly/3Y9ohHD

RT: Due to the blizzard, the CB7 Parks & Environment Committee meeting scheduled for tonight, Mon., Feb. 23 @ 6:30pm has been POSTPONED. It will be held at a later date.

RT: Due to the winter storm, the @BkCB7 board office is closed today. You can reach CB7 staff via email: bk07@cb.nyc.gov

NYC: There's going to be a (big? small?) snowstorm this weekend & we may need help shoveling out after (and you'll earn $19+/hour). Register Saturday, Feb. 21, 8am-1pm at any DSNY garage WITHOUT an appointment. Please bring ID/photos. Full info: on.nyc.gov/49rUqyP

🚨CB7's latest Newsletter is here! Check it out: mailchi.mp/919e16bf5ea6/c…

Tuesday Morning Ops Update: If you must drive today, please be careful! If you shovel your car out, do not throw the snow back in to the street. Property owners MUST shovel their sidewalks. Snow may go at the building line or curb line – NOT IN THE STREET. We are issuing violations for those who fail to clear their sidewalks. If you want to report snow or ice on a sidewalk, please contact 311. Limited collection has begun. While it's ok to put your trash, compost and recycling at the curb following your normal schedule, understand collection will be delayed during simultaneous ongoing snow operations. We continue to work clearing snow from public areas that include bus stops, crosswalks and corners, and Emergency Snow Shovelers are working today. Learn how to become one at nyc.gov/snow. Our snow fighting vehicles are continuing to work on city streets, keeping roadways accessible in freezing conditions. Stay warm, NYC.

Did you not register in time to become an Emergency Snow Shoveler for this storm? That's ok - there will likely be another! Register at nyc.gov/snow & help keep NYC moving by clearing snow from bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants & step streets. Pay starts at $19.14/hr.