Flatbush Scoop

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, Tuesd…

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. With the assistance of Flat…

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

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 …

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 poss…

More than 572,000 New Yorkers have participated in early voting ahead of Tuesday's general election, according to newly released figures…
More than 572,000 New Yorkers have participated in early voting ahead of Tuesday's general election, according to newly released figures from the New York City …

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.



Sunday, November 1, is the final day of early voting ahead of Tuesday's general election.
NYC polling locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, while Election Day voting runs from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.


New York State is facing a smaller budget gap than previously projected, according to a midyear financial update released Friday by the…
New York State is facing a smaller budget gap than previously projected, according to a midyear financial update released Friday by the state Division of the Bu…





