A Veterans Day Thank You, Plus Closures & Volunteering Ideas

On this Veterans Day, we’d like to send our deepest thanks to all those who have served our country. Whether you’ve got the day off today or are already on the clock, here’s some information on what’s open, what’s closed, and more:

Government Offices, Schools, And Sanitation

Government offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, and courts are closed.

There is no mail delivery.

Public schools are closed.

Alternate side parking is suspended, but meters are still in effect.

There is no garbage or recycling collection. If today is your regular garbage day, put your garbage out after 4pm. If it’s your regular recycling day, you must wait until next week to put out your recyclables.

Subways And Buses

Bus and subway service is on a regular schedule today.

Banks

Astoria Federal Savings, Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Citibank, and HSBC branches are all closed. TD Bank is open.

Libraries

All branches of the Brooklyn Public Library are closed today.

Give Back

Here’s a list of volunteer and community service opportunities around Brooklyn. Check it out and sign up today to truly honor the service members past and present who’ve put their life on the line for our freedoms.