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Fort Greene Park to Receive $5M in Capital Funds

Over the last few years, public spaces have begun to pull the funding and support necessary to sustain them like never before.

Community Board 9 Meets: Natural Disaster Prep, Heartshare Housing, and Possible Street Co-Naming

Second Lieutenant Luz Garcia speaks about the Citizens Preparedness Corps. Community Board 9, which serves the South Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens area, held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 24.

Barclays Center Plans to Host 2016 NBA Draft

For eager basketball fans around the country, June 23, 2016 is an extremely important date. On that day, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host the 2016 National Basketball Association draft, where teams will take turns selecting amateur U.S.

ARTs East New York Project Selected for $100K National Endowment

In an effort to recognize and provide funding for artistic causes, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provides financial awards to worthy projects.

BAM Presents: FilmAfrica 2016

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is offering an embracing collection entitled BAMcinématek. This entrancing series presents classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives, with appearances by filmmakers, actors, and critics.

Audit Report Shows Access-A-Ride Program Failed Disabled Riders

For the average New York citizen, the transportation options seem plentiful and fairly effective.
Should Airbnb be Illegal in NY? State Housing Committee says 'Yes,' Passes Bill

Should Airbnb be Illegal in NY? State Housing Committee says 'Yes,' Passes Bill

The New York State Assembly Housing Committee voted on a bill Tuesday that will make it difficult for New Yorkers to rent out their apartments to guests for short periods of time.

Literacy Initiative Puts Child Libraries in NYC Homeless Shelters

In an ongoing effort to assist families in the Brooklyn area, Flagstone Family Center recently held a gathering to encourage families to participate in a new reading program.

Upcoming Community Board 2 Meetings: May 16 - 19

Clinton Avenue Bike Lane, Photo: New York City Department of Transportation. Community Board 2 (CB2) will hold three—or maybe four, if necessary—committee meetings this week, all of which are scheduled for 6:00pm.

Richard Beavers Gallery Presents: The Freedom Riders 1961

On Saturday May 14th, the Richard Beavers Gallery will present The Freedom Riders 1961, celebrating the 55th Anniversary of an economic movement. The exhibition was carefully curated by Brooklyn-based painter and illustrator Charlotta Janssen .