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Prospect Park's First Pop-Up University Is Looking for Immigrant Academics to Teach

Prospect Park's First Pop-Up University Is Looking for Immigrant Academics to Teach

The University Open Air aims to provide a platform for immigrants in New York to share their knowledge with the community.
Publicolor Paint Club Keeps At-Risk Youth on Track to a Brighter Future

Publicolor Paint Club Keeps At-Risk Youth on Track to a Brighter Future

Publicolor's design-based programs mentor East Flatbush students for success in school and life
Brooklyn Gets Bragging Rights for Having the World’s Tallest Politician

Brooklyn Gets Bragging Rights for Having the World’s Tallest Politician

As a newly-minted Guinness World Record-holder, Councilmember Cornegy is bringing politics to new heights.
Landlord Ambassadors Help Bklyn Property Owners Save Affordable Housing

Landlord Ambassadors Help Bklyn Property Owners Save Affordable Housing

The HPD pilot program connects landlords with city resources to stabilize their financially distressed properties
Study: Brownsville Could Be Next to Face Gentrification

Study: Brownsville Could Be Next to Face Gentrification

A new map shows that parts of Brownsville have already begun gentrifying, while other sections may be up next for the economic shift.
City Breaks Ground on $30M Betsy Head Park Reconstruction

City Breaks Ground on $30M Betsy Head Park Reconstruction

Betsy Head Park will get a full makeover complete with new basketball courts, a teen fitness parkour, a skate park and more.
City Picks Nonprofits to Build Affordable Housing on Broadway Triangle Site

City Picks Nonprofits to Build Affordable Housing on Broadway Triangle Site

The new plan sees the construction of five buildings that will create 387 affordable apartments along with commercial and community spaces
City Reveals Plan to Bring Affordable Senior Housing to Bushwick

City Reveals Plan to Bring Affordable Senior Housing to Bushwick

The 154-unit development will also include a community space for health, social and cultural programs.
BP Honors Sweet Chick Waffle Shop Crew as 'Brooklyn Heroes'

BP Honors Sweet Chick Waffle Shop Crew as 'Brooklyn Heroes'

The eatery was honored for providing free food and services to federal employees during the government shutdown
Annual Spark Breakfast Honors Brooklyn's Top 5 Social Changemakers

Annual Spark Breakfast Honors Brooklyn's Top 5 Social Changemakers

This year's honorees included included Bed-Stuy’s Campaign Against Hunger, Girls for Gender Equity and VOCAL-NY