April 3, 2026 On March 31, Community Board 12-Manhattan (CB12M) held its first public hearing of 2026 focused on charter schools in the district. The hearing comes at a time when 11 charter schools are operating in Washington Heights and Inwood. The hearing was hosted by the Youth & Education Committee, chaired by Second Vice
CB12M Celebrates Launch of Morris-Jumel Mansion’s $10 Million Restoration
March 9, 2026 On Monday, March 9, members of Community Board 12-Manhattan (CB12M) joined the celebration at Morris-Jumel Mansion marking the launch of its $10 million restoration project — a milestone that follows CB12M’s formal expression of support for the effort in 2022. Nestled in Washington Heights, Morris-Jumel Mansion holds the distinction of being the
CB12M Passes Unanimous Resolution Calling on Port Authority to Reopen Dolphin Park
Community Board 12-Manhattan has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to reopen Dolphin Park, a beloved playground in Washington Heights.
CB12M Hosts First Recruitment Event Ahead of Application Deadline
February 15, 2026 At Fito NYC, Community Board 12-Manhattan (CB12M) invited residents to learn more about its work during the first of a series of recruitment events aimed at educating the public about the Board’s role. The February 12 gathering comes ahead of the Manhattan Borough President’s February 27 deadline to apply for community board
Committees Move to Virtual Setting for Second Week of February
Responsive to the Governor’s State of Emergency and the winter weather, the following committees will meet remotely during the second week of February 2026: Parks & Cultural Affairs (Feb 10) Licensing (Feb 11) Youth & Education (Feb 12) Please visit this website for new information as it becomes available.
Committees Move to Virtual Setting for First Week of February
Responsive to the Governor’s State of Emergency and the winter weather, the following committees will meet remotely during the first week of February 2026: Traffic & Transportation (Feb 2) Business Development (Feb 3) Public Safety (Feb 4) Land Use (Feb 4) Concerns of the Aging (Feb 5) Housing & Human Services (Feb 5) Please visit
CB12M Passes Resolutions Regarding Education, Parks, Health, and Traffic
Date: Jan 30, 2026 New York, NY—Community Board 12 Manhattan (CB12M) held its general meeting on January 27, 2026, addressing issues impacting the district and inviting residents to share their perspectives. As part of the evening’s agenda, the Board adopted several resolutions advanced by its standing committees. The resolutions reflect CB12M’s recommendations and policy positions
New MTA Customer Service Center at 168th Street Brings OMNY Support to Washington Heights
January 28, 2025 Washington Heights residents can now take advantage of expanded MTA services at the 168th Street subway station (A/C/1), where the first 400 customers who transfer their MetroCard balances to OMNY will receive a free OMNY card. To confirm availability, please contact OMNY Customer Service at 877-789-6669 (daily, 6 AM–10 PM). The offer
Manhattan Borough President Opens 2026 Community Board Applications — Join CB12M and Shape the Future of Your Neighborhood
Date: Jan 23, 2026 New York, NY — The Manhattan Borough President’s Office is now accepting applications to serve on Community Board 12-Manhattan. Both new applicants and current members seeking reappointment are encouraged to apply by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026. What Is Community Board 12-Manhattan? CB12M is an independent city agency representing
SLA Meets with CB12M Licensing Committee to Strengthen Ongoing Partnership
Date: Jan 16, 2026 New York, NY — The Licensing Committee of Community Board 12-Manhattan (CB12M) convened for its monthly meeting on January 15, 2026, hosting representatives from the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for a productive discussion on collaboration and community involvement. During the meeting, SLA representatives shared guidance on effective communication practices