City Living NY’s

Resource Newsletter

January 12th, 2026

Hello 2026!

CLNY Vision Board Workshop

Start your 2026 off right with City Living NY’s annual Vision Board Workshop! Join us on Thursday January 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm at our office to craft a vision board, share a meal, and ring in the new year.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by 5pm this Wednesday January 14th. Space is limited so we kindly ask that you only RSVP if you are certain you can attend as we must purchase supplies in advance. Please note that while adult guests are not permitted, children are welcome. Also, please keep in mind that if you RSVP and do not attend, you may not be invited to the next workshop.

 

Ladders for Leaders Program

Calling all young leaders! The Ladders for Leaders Program offers college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional Summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City.

To qualify for the Ladders for Leaders Program you must 1) be a student between 16-24 years old, 2) be a resident of NYC, 3) have some prior work or volunteer experience, 4) be legally authorized to work in NYC. If you meet these criteria and would like to apply you can use the link below.

Application is due by this Friday January 16th.

 

Upcoming Job Events

Civil Service Info Session

January 13th 5:30-7pm

Virtual

Pre-Register

Career and Resource Fair

January 22nd 9:30am-1:30pm

1561 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Pre-Register

HRA Business Link Job Fair

January 22nd 10am-2pm

100 N. Moore St., Manhattan, NY

Pre-Register

MLK Day Events

MLK Day of Service

Sunday January 18th and Monday January 19th

9am-3pm

Riverdale Y

Bronx

BAM Tribute to MLK

Monday January 19th

10:30am-3pm

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Brooklyn

MLK Celebration in Washington Heights

Monday January 19th

10:30am-4:30pm

YM & YMHA of Wash. Heights and Inwood

Manhattan

MLK Day in Prospect Park

Monday January 19th

12-4pm

Prospect Park Audubon Center

Brooklyn

MLK at the Apollo Theater

Monday January 19th

3pm

Apollo Theater

Manhattan

Recipes

Black Eyed Peas w/ Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried black eyed peas
  • 4 slices smoked bacon, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

~1.5 hr

Serves 8

  1. Measure and rinse beans. Place in large bowl. Fill with water covering beans by 2 inches. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Drain beans. Place bacon, onion, pepper, and garlic powder in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent (about 10 minutes).
  3. Add beans, chicken broth, and bay leaves to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until beans are tender. About 1 hour.
  4. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt to taste. Enjoy!

Credit: The Hungry Hutch



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