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School's Out and NYC Free Summer Meals Will Be Back in Session

School's Out and NYC Free Summer Meals Will Be Back in Session

Beginning June 27, the city offers free summer meals at nearly 1,200 for all NYC kids under 18.
Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

The funding will benefit the Flatbush Development Corporation, the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, Housing & Family Services of Greater New York, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Legal Aid Society.
Bklyn Library's 'Books & Beats' Program Encourages Brooklyn Students to Read

Bklyn Library's 'Books & Beats' Program Encourages Brooklyn Students to Read

The kickoff event provided Brooklyn families an opportunity to sign up for BPL's Summer Reading program to participate in activities and challenges all summer long.
State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

Among the honorees recognized by State Senator Parker were principals, assistant principals, parent coordinators and parent-teacher associations. State Senator and Councilmember Williams joined Healthfirst to honor NYC educators.
Project EATS: Growing Community on the Concrete of Brownsville

Project EATS: Growing Community on the Concrete of Brownsville

More than an urban farm, Project EATS provides healthy nutrition and workforce training, and fosters community through education, events and art.

Cornegy Brings Neighborhood Pop-Up Court to Bed-Stuy

Brooklynites who were issued civil summonses can resolve them at the City's Pop-Up Court without having to leave the neighborhood.
Less Thoughts and Prayers, More Resources, Anti-Gun Violence Activists and BK Lawmakers Say

Less Thoughts and Prayers, More Resources, Anti-Gun Violence Activists and BK Lawmakers Say

Activists rallied to emphasize that gun violence is a daily reality in many communities and that raising awareness is only the first step.

A Giant Bubble Will Take Over Grand Army Plaza for Bklyn Library's 'Democracy Lab'

Democracy Lab, housed in a massive inflatable bubble, will present workshops and talks on social justice and civic engagement with The Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv and more.

Brooklyn Public Library Strikes a Chord with Residents and Instrument Lending Program

Brooklynites who are members of the Brooklyn Public Libary members can now explore their musical side and borrow an instrument for up to eight weeks! Photo courtesy Brooklyn Public Library Have you always thought about picking up an instrument, but w

BP Adams Calls on City to Provide Security Guard Funding for All Schools

'All of our children deserve to be safe. Students should be learning math, not massacre,' said BP Adams. BP Adams called at rally on Wednesday for security guard funding for all schools.