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Summer's First Weekend - Event Roundup

Summer's First Weekend - Event Roundup

It's the first weekend of the summer, which means that summer is officially here. Which probably means it's gonna be a snowstorm, which probably means the subway is going to have more delays, which probably means you'll end up getting an Uber.

In Gentrifying Brooklyn, is 'Boutique' Always Best?

Gentrification assumes the opening of new businesses also means "improved." But don't be so quick to abandon your longtime mainstays...

Myrtle Avenue Partnership Wins Innovation Grant For Financial Literacy App

The financial literacy app aims to help local residents identify available government benefits. Meredith Phillips Almeida, executive director of Myrtle Ave Partnership.

Prospect Park Now Home to NYC's First Composting Toilets

photo credit: curbedny.com Prospect Park's Wellhouse underwent a $2.34 million transformation into a comfort station and is now home to the first composting toilets in a New York City park.

Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids

photo credit:timesunion.com For many kids, summertime means two things: fun and friends.

End of School Year Means Surge in Homelessness

Commissioner Banks and Borough President Adams Led Information Campaign on Homelessness Commissioner Banks and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, photo credit: NY Times On Friday, Steven Banks, commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Ad

'Making Rent in Bed-Stuy,' Gentrification from a GentrifierÂ’s Viewpoint

Brandon Harris, middle Cultural activities are flourishing in Bedford-Stuyvesant. In the summer of 2016 Fulton Park got a theater, and then the Billie Holiday Theater officially reopened in May after a two-year renovation.
Look For The Silver Lining

Look For The Silver Lining

What can we do to regain a sense of equilibrium in these troubled times? "The Art of Seeing" by Michael Milton a heart full of joy and gladness Will always banish sadness and strife So always look for the silver lining And try to find the sunny side
Noel Pointer Foundation Celebrates 22 Years of NYC Music Education

Noel Pointer Foundation Celebrates 22 Years of NYC Music Education

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Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Starbucks barista - Store# 24401, 309 GOLD ST job in Brooklyn, NY Company : Starbucks Job Title: barista - Store# 24401, 309 GOLD ST Job