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Five organizations were awarded $100,000 each for demonstrating creativity and impact in addressing critical challenges in the borough Cecilia Clarke, president and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation, proudly displays check for $100,000 award Photo

NYCHOPE offers a directory of local services; information about signs of abuse; and a guide about how to help a person experiencing abuse - easily and safely accessible from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Photo credit: NYC.

Hamilton proposes that 'turnstile jumping' will no longer be classified as a misdemeanor; instead, the offense will be a civil penalty of $100 or community service.

The young academics of Bed-Stuy's P.S. 5 are participating in the 16-week 'SOAR with STEM' program, a Medgar Evers College Pipeline initiative Seventeen young scholars were send off to Megar Evers College to partake in the 'SOAR with STEM' program.

David Binder, Tony Award-winning producer whose credits include Broadway and festivals such as David Bowie's High Line Festival, will be succeeding BAM Executive Producer Joseph V.

Under the new Commercial Lease Program, small businesses can now receive up to 40 hours of free legal consultations to resolve issues around business leases, eviction notices and contract disputes.

In lieu of the ongoing NYCHA heating crisis, Adams urged to better utilize city resources, expedite the bureaucratic processes, as well as increase real-time communication with residents on the progress of repairs.

While Marcy Library was closed, BPL refreshed and modernized it with paint, new tables, chairs and shelving, computers, enhanced lighting and a modern children's area with an interactive activity wall.

Celebrate Eastern European culture, learn how to 'drink like a Russian' and make new friends at the annual Vodka and Pickles Festival Photo credit: Water Whisper News The folks of the Vokda and Pickles Festival are inviting the Brooklyn community-at-

The Brooklyn Historical Society's online oral history portal, which documents the histories of Brooklyn's diverse ethnic and cultural communities, was recognized with a 2017 Innovation in Collection Access Award The Brooklyn Historical Society Photo: