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Bed-Stuy Arts Academy Needs Community Support to Stay Open

Bed-Stuy Arts Academy Needs Community Support to Stay Open

The Big Apple Leadership Academy for the Arts needs $12,000 to keep its space on Gates Avenue, according to leaders.
Over the River and Through the Tunnel: This Runaway Puppy From Brooklyn is Ready for His Forever Home

Over the River and Through the Tunnel: This Runaway Puppy From Brooklyn is Ready for His Forever Home

Pup who swam in Gowanus Bay and ran through Battery, Holland tunnels to be released from Brooklyn animal hospital on Wednesday
This Brooklyn Social Worker Says Her Children's Book is a 'Love Letter to the Caribbean'

This Brooklyn Social Worker Says Her Children's Book is a 'Love Letter to the Caribbean'

Danielle Fairbairn-Bland started writing children’s books during the pandemic to uplift kids' spirits.
New Prospect Park Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Journey Into What Life Sounds Like ... Underground

New Prospect Park Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Journey Into What Life Sounds Like ... Underground

Artist Nikki Lindt has spent a year exploring the mysterious world of underground sound, discovering the surprising reality of what a worm, a tree root or a fish experiences
BAM Intern Program Pays Students to Discover Self (and the Rest of the World) Through the Arts

BAM Intern Program Pays Students to Discover Self (and the Rest of the World) Through the Arts

BAM is currently accepting applications for its next cohort of high school students for its paid art non-profit experience.
Viral Story Scores Brooklyn Debate League More Than $1.3 million in Donations

Viral Story Scores Brooklyn Debate League More Than $1.3 million in Donations

Thousands have donated to support a Speech & Debate program offering free training to kids from New York City schools, hoping to diversify the exclusive world of competitive speech and debate.
Calling All Volunteers Willing to Give Prospect Park a Little TLC!

Calling All Volunteers Willing to Give Prospect Park a Little TLC!

The Prospect Park Alliance is bringing back its volunteer-driven initiative aimed at maintaining Brooklyn's favorite backyard.
A Group of Bed-Stuy Residents are on a Mission to Clean up, Beautify Their Block

A Group of Bed-Stuy Residents are on a Mission to Clean up, Beautify Their Block

The group is raising funds to hire a landscaping company to help them beautify their area, as well as provide stipends for local youth who want to get involved.
St. Francis College Expands Academic Programs to Help Students Tackle a Changing Social Landscape

St. Francis College Expands Academic Programs to Help Students Tackle a Changing Social Landscape

The new and expanded programs are part of an initiative that sets out to deepen the college's commitment to cultivating a more equitable and inclusive community
Meet The GodSquad: Clergy Leaders Battling Gun Violence in East Flatbush

Meet The GodSquad: Clergy Leaders Battling Gun Violence in East Flatbush

The faith-based organization, approaching its 12th anniversary, bridges the community and police.