February 26, 2026
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Community Board Application Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, March 6
You now have until March 6 at 5pm to apply for a position on a community board, the most grassroots form of local government and official liaison between your neighborhood and elected officials.
You can learn about the location and work of your community board here. You must be at least 16 years old and live, work, or attend school in the community board to which you’re applying.
On Friday, February 27 from 4-9pm, join the Manhattan Borough President’s Office for a Free Night at the Studio Museum in Harlem to celebrate artwork that has been inspired by Black culture. Free tickets to the Studio Museum will be first come, first served while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!
I’m hosting an ICE preparedness town hall and training this Sunday, March 1 at 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (225 W. 99th St.) We’ll have a panel on learnings from Minneapolis’ response to ICE and a training on what to do if ICE shows up. No RSVP necessary.
Applications for Free 3-K and Pre-K Seats Close TOMORROW, Friday, Feb. 27
Families with children born in 2022 and 2023 can apply for a free 3-K or pre-K seat through this Friday, February 27. Families can apply online at MySchools.nyc, over the phone at 718-935-2009, or at a Family Welcome Center (Manhattan’s two FWCs are at 123 Morningside Dr. in Morningside Heights and 333 7th Ave. in Chelsea). 3-K and pre-K offers will be sent out in mid-May.
Last week, I was thrilled to join Mayor Mamdani to announce a new NYC childcare site on the Upper East Side at 65th Street, which will have 72 pre-K seats and 60 3-K seats this fall.
