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651 ARTS Appoints new Leadership

651 ARTS Appoints new Leadership

Toya Lillard has been named the new executive director of 651 ARTS.
Bed-Stuy Residents Honor Local Heroes with Public Art

Bed-Stuy Residents Honor Local Heroes with Public Art

For the last year, local Bed-Stuy heroes have been celebrated in a public art installation that line the walls of St. Andrew's Playground.
Queer and Trans Youth Elevate Their Creative Sides at QT Art Camp's Free Workshops

Queer and Trans Youth Elevate Their Creative Sides at QT Art Camp's Free Workshops

These workshops are free to queer and trans youth ages 13-19
The Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 125th Birthday with First-Ever Cakemobile

The Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 125th Birthday with First-Ever Cakemobile

The cakemobiles will be offering free cupcakes, family programs, and a selection of curated books to library card holders
3 Brooklyn Orgs Awarded Alfresco Grants for Adding to Neighborhood Vibrancy

3 Brooklyn Orgs Awarded Alfresco Grants for Adding to Neighborhood Vibrancy

Three organizations from Brooklyn were chosen amongst 12 winners for creating vibrant street life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the pandemic.
Fort Greene's Walt Whitman Library Invites Visitors to Help Redesign

Fort Greene's Walt Whitman Library Invites Visitors to Help Redesign

The Walt Whitman Library is due for some major renovations and the Brooklyn Public Library is making sure the community is involved.
Pfizer, Brooklyn Nets Surprise 25 Teens with Scholarships to Nets Basketball Camp

Pfizer, Brooklyn Nets Surprise 25 Teens with Scholarships to Nets Basketball Camp

The overnight basketball camp will take place at a state-of-the-art facility that offers the best a premier camp experience off the court
20 Million Juvenile Oysters Are Re-Homed in the Hudson River

20 Million Juvenile Oysters Are Re-Homed in the Hudson River

New underwater habitat will support a variety of marine life while improving the overall health of the Hudson River ecosystem
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Public Housing Residents, NYCHA

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Public Housing Residents, NYCHA

S.7859-A/A.8612-A requires NYCHA to have a searchable database of ticket numbers; S.72-A/A.9387-A relates to maintaining public data of open code violations in NYCHA developments
Success Academy Middle Schoolers Pass High School Regents at Top Rates

Success Academy Middle Schoolers Pass High School Regents at Top Rates

With pass rates of 93% and above, SA eighth graders earn four out of five Regents Diploma requirements before reaching high school