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Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

The 150 fellowships are designed to serve disadvantaged and priority communities across New York state
Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

The project brings 13 new home ownership opportunities to 13 sites scattered across East New York
300 Backpacks With Supplies Handed Out to Students in East New York

300 Backpacks With Supplies Handed Out to Students in East New York

The giveaway was organized by New York Cares to help 5,000 Brooklyn students return safely back to school
BK Experts Back de Blasio's Schools Plan, Saying Students Need Socialization

BK Experts Back de Blasio's Schools Plan, Saying Students Need Socialization

A number of public health experts in Brooklyn support the City's plan for reopening schools, despite the rise in COVID-19 cases.
East Flatbush Village to Get $20K for Community Vaccine Outreach

East Flatbush Village to Get $20K for Community Vaccine Outreach

The city offered community groups $100 for every person they referred to get vaccinated – East Flatbush Village came through with almost 500 people
Medgar Evers Faculty, Staff Protest Unresolved COVID-19 Safety Concerns

Medgar Evers Faculty, Staff Protest Unresolved COVID-19 Safety Concerns

New college President Dr. Pratricia Ramsey has promised to meet with union leaders and come up with a 'path forward'
Family Enrichment Centers to Expand Across Eight New BK Neighborhoods

Family Enrichment Centers to Expand Across Eight New BK Neighborhoods

Opponents welcome the resources, but not the child welfare system's involvement.

Here’s How to Apply for Rental Assistance Before Eviction Moratorium Expires Tuesday

New York’s eviction moratorium is expiring on August 31, and New Yorkers are being urged to apply for rental assistance from the federal fund before they risk eviction.

Calling All BK Nonprofits: Robin Hood Opens 50 New $25K Awards for Orgs Helping Parents

Robin Hood is acknowledging all the different support networks that go into early childhood development: from mental health providers, to food pantries, educators, childcare, immigration advocates, mutual aid networks and more
Bed-Stuy ZIP Codes Have Most Vacant Apartments in BK, Census Data Shows

Bed-Stuy ZIP Codes Have Most Vacant Apartments in BK, Census Data Shows

The area roughly between Throop and Sarotoga Avenues has more than 3,000 empty apartments