Non-Profit & Community

Miss USA Surprises Kids at Bed-Stuy Org for Children With Incarcerated Parents

Miss USA Asya Branch made a surprise visit to kids of incarcerated parents in Bed-Stuy Wednesday, to let them know they're not alone

Jul 15, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

New York's Billion Dollar Problem Hits Brooklyn Artists

New York City's arts organizations lost nearly $1 billion in income this past year. Here's how Brooklyn organizations are bouncing back.

Jul 14, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

East Flatbush's Rugby Library Reopens After $10M Upgrade

The library, which has been closed since 2017, now includes 22,000 books and a new area for kids and teens.

Jul 13, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

Introducing Brownsville's 'LOVE Zone,' a Place for Meditation, Education and Peace

Spread LOVE that's Legacy, Ownership, Vocation and Education it's the Brownsville way

Jul 13, 2021 11:11 AM Read more >

Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Campus to Be Transformed Into Affordable Housing Complex With 900 Homes

The $400 million redevelopment is part of Governor Andrew Cuomos Vital Brooklyn Initiative

Jul 12, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets Give 50 Smartphones, Vouchers to Graduating Seniors in New York City

The Nets teamed up with Motorola and Verizon to donate the new smartphones to high school seniors living in temporary housing

Jul 9, 2021 12:12 PM Read more >

Early Child Care Centers Left in Financial Limbo by Sluggish Department of Education

The contracts for the school year started July 1, but many early child care providers still have not had them finalized with the DOE, and have no idea when they're going to get paid

Jul 6, 2021 10:22 AM Read more >

One Year After Losing Sha-Asia Semple, Family Celebrates Life of Baby Khloe and Legacy of Her Mom

Sha-Asia Semple died giving birth to her baby girl Khloe one year ago. On Saturday, her family gathered to throw a special first birthday party for Khloe and remember her beloved mom.

Jul 5, 2021 2:14 PM Read more >

Goodbye, For Now, to Beloved Bed-Stuy Record Store Halsey & Lewis

A Black-owned record store in Bed-Stuy is closing with just a week's notice, but the community is pitching in to help it find a new spot

Jul 3, 2021 12:14 AM Read more >

WHY LOVE Musical Podcast Is Empowering Brooklyn Youth by Telling Their Stories

Originally made for the stage, the pandemic turned this theater musical into a podcast musical drama.

Jul 2, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >