Economic Development

2832 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207
718.647.8477

Division Director: Mildred Keel-Williams


  • Access to Public Benefits: Our staff assists residents to use EarnBenefits, a computerized screening tool which helps determine eligibility for public benefits such as Food Stamps and the Earned Income Tax Credit. We also provide free tax prep assistance to low-income families.
  • Small Business Support: We provide technical assistance to local merchants, and organize a merchants association.

Recent Highlights:

    In the 2007 tax season, we prepared 585 tax returns bringing some $329,978.00 to filers.

Contact us regarding economic development issues in Cypress Hills.