Make Your Voice Heard: Apply for a Community Board!
The following statement was submitted by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
Friend –
Do you want to make a real difference in the future of your community? Are you passionate about the issues that affect your neighborhood? Community Boards are a place to get involved, and your perspective, your voice, and your ideas can help shape the future of our borough.
And the 2025 Community Board application is now open.
These boards are vital for local decision-making, weighing in on issues such as sanitation, transportation, housing, small businesses, parks, quality of life, and more in your neighborhood. I served for 7 years on a Community Board and saw firsthand the crucial role they play in shaping our borough.
And it’s an important time to join your board. We are facing a number of enormous challenges in Manhattan, from addressing our affordable housing crisis to fixing our broken mental health system and ensuring our communities are liveable for all.
Your service on the board will help shape how we tackle these challenges, as well as influence how our city and my office prioritize spending resources.
Additionally, budget season has begun, and my office is now accepting applications for capital funding in the FY26 budget. If you are a school principal, a non-profit, a cultural organization, or a city agency, apply for capital funding by February 20th.
This year, I’m excited to share that I will be adding HDFCs to the types of capital projects we will be prioritizing. HDFCs are an incredibly important form of home ownership for lower-income New Yorkers and often have extensive capital needs. My team and I are eager to help qualifying projects get access to funds so that they remain safe and in good repair.
You can help shape the future of our neighborhood and be a leader by collaborating with fellow residents to make positive contributions. Don’t miss this opportunity to serve your community!
Source: The Office of the Manhattan Borough President