Flea Market Donations Sought
Donations are needed for the Bedford Mosholu Community Association flea market scheduled to be held on March 4. Bring new and used items (except clothing) to the BMCA office at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. So., apt. B1 (lobby floor) on Feb. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., and March 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (718) 367-2230 or email bedfordmosholu@verizon.net. 

State Job Exam
Exams that qualify you for a state job in the fields of health and human services, environmental conservation, human resources, administrative analysis, and transportation will be administered on April 8, 9, and 15. College juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Candidates must complete and submit an exam application by Feb. 22. To apply, go to www.cs.ny.gov/pco

“Oscars” for Local Libraries
Nominations for best library based on exceptional service can be submitted at www.nyclibraryawards.org, or in person at any local library through March 13. Five libraries will be chosen for a $20,000 prize, and another five will receive $10,000.

Snow Laborers Sought
NYC seeks emergency snow laborers to help remove snow and ice from bus stops, step streets, and other locations throughout the city this winter. Interested applicants must be at least 18, eligible to work in the USA and capable of performing heavy physical labor. Registration is at the DOT garage, Bronx Yard, Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (Van Cortlandt Park), weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring two small photos (1-1/2” square), original and copy of two forms of ID, and SS card or Tax ID number. Hourly salary is $15; and $22.50 after 40 hours are worked in a week.

Free NYS Tax Filing Assistance
The NYS Tax Department is hosting free online tax return filing for individuals or families in the Bronx with Federal adjusted incomes of $64,000 or less. Online assistance is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastchester Library (1385 E. Gun Hill Rd.) on select Wednesdays and at the Melrose Library (910 Morris Ave.) on select Fridays. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.tax.ny.gov.

Free Tax Filing Service
Free income tax preparation for qualifying residents is available at University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) on select Wednesdays and Saturdays through Apr. 18 by appointment only. Tax preparers can also review your credit report, provide financial advice, and freeze your rent. Applicants must have all tax documents available before meeting with tax preparer. To learn the qualifications and to schedule an appointment, call (718) 933-2539 or www.unhp.org.

Free Tax Service at MMCC
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., offers free tax preparation services for families with an income of $34,000 and under and individuals with income $30,000 and under, Tuesdays through Fridays (call for times). For more information and details regarding required forms, and to make an appointment, call (718) 882-4000 ext. 209.