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Neighborhood Micro-Grants Available; Little Grant-Writing Experience Needed!

Have a great idea for a community project. Through its Neighborhood Grants program, Citizens Committee is awarding micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school projects throughout the city.

Dec 18, 2015 1:18 PM Read more >

Weekend, Oh Weekend!

First of all, I would like to thank global warming for the spate of incredibly, unseasonable weather we've been having in Brooklyn recently, though it has made for difficult wardrobe decisions.

Dec 18, 2015 10:48 AM Read more >

City Council Passes Bill, Doubles Fines for Hit-and-Run Drivers

Photo: mattsharplaw.com As the city grows more crowded and populations begin to shift within boroughs, it has meant more pedestrians, more motorists, more cyclists and, consequently, more car accidents between all three.

Dec 17, 2015 11:57 AM Read more >

Calling all Young Leaders: New BCF Grant Gives Voice to Brooklyn Youth

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced a new youth-led grant program that gives young people the microphone and a chance to make a difference.

Dec 17, 2015 10:52 AM Read more >

Did Someone Say Free Membership to 40 Major NYC Cultural Institutions and Museums? Yes! Here's How!

I'm pretty sure you've heard by now about the ID-NYC municipal ID program. But, you might be one of those NYC residents that didn't pay much attention, because you already have a government-issued ID.

Dec 16, 2015 12:06 PM Read more >

11 Resident-Led Programs in Crown Heights Receive $100,000 Total in Funding

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced 11 resident-led projects in Crown Heights that will receive $100,000 collectively through the Foundation's new Neighborhood Strength initiative.

Dec 16, 2015 11:22 AM Read more >

Sen. Jesse Hamilton to Hold Holiday Book Drive in Central Brooklyn

Volunteers help out with Senator Jesse Hamilton Holiday Book Drive (1) Beginning now through December 31, State Senator Jesse Hamilton will hold a holiday book drive to collect and distribute books for the children of Central Brooklyn.

Dec 15, 2015 3:59 PM Read more >

Maxwell, Nas and Emeli Sandé to Perform Valentine's Day Concert at Barclays Center

Artists Maxwell, Nas and Emeli Sandé will perform a Valentine's Day concert at Barclays Center East New York native Maxwell will play a Valentine's Day concert at Barclays Center on Sunday, February 14, 2016, his first show in New York City in five y

Dec 15, 2015 10:48 AM Read more >

Photos: 24-Hour Hackathon in Brooklyn Makes History

More than two dozen youth from across Central Brooklyn gathered on Saturday for the borough's first-ever 24-Hour Hackathon and Youth Tech Challenge presented by NYS Senator Jesse Hamilton and Blue 1647 hosted at the Nigerian American Muslim Integrate

Dec 15, 2015 10:29 AM Read more >

Photos: Stuyvesant Indi Bazaar Offers Unique, Eclectic and Local Handmade Goods

A shop has popped-up at the Stuyvesant Mansion, located at 375 Stuyvesant Avenue in Bed-Stuy, bringing together some of the most talented and gifted artists, designers and vendors selling handmade goods, one-of-a-kind accessories and unique artisanal

Dec 14, 2015 5:09 PM Read more >