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The Campaign Against Hunger Opens East New York Community Food Distribution Center

The Campaign Against Hunger Opens East New York Community Food Distribution Center

The Bed-Stuy nonprofit has provided a vital service to thousands of New Yorkers in need during the pandemic
'Corporate Greed' Sees Company Back Out of Bushwick Affordable Housing Deal: Lawsuit

'Corporate Greed' Sees Company Back Out of Bushwick Affordable Housing Deal: Lawsuit

A 34-unit building in Bushwick was meant to be transferred to a non-profit after 15 years. But the company doesn't want to give it up now Bushwick is gentrifying, a lawsuit alleges.
Putting Land in the Hands of Locals, East NY Group Fights for Fairer Future of Housing

Putting Land in the Hands of Locals, East NY Group Fights for Fairer Future of Housing

The organization hosted a discussion Thursday as part of its CLT 101 series, aiming to educate the community on cooperative economics.

New Design Planned for $24M Upgrade of Fort Greene Park, But Concerns Remain About Tree Loss

The parks department has released a new plan that expands the planned restorations at Fort Greene Park

Neighbors Rally in Support of Two Bushwick Families Displaced by Fire, Alleging Landlord Discrimination

Two longstanding Bushwick tenants are accusing their landlord Deodat “Rupert” Lowtan of years of negligence and discrimination

Meet Dr. Patricia Ramsey: Medgar Evers College’s New President

MEC begins a new chapter in its history.
Brooklyn Woman Provides Free Safety Alarms for AAPI New Yorkers

Brooklyn Woman Provides Free Safety Alarms for AAPI New Yorkers

A portion of the safety alarms will be donated to senior community centers and pharmacies in Chinatown and Flushing
NYC, L.A. Youth to Get $42K in Sports Gear in Honor of Jackie Robinson Day

NYC, L.A. Youth to Get $42K in Sports Gear in Honor of Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated on April 15 since 2004

City Leaders Launch “Iftar on the Go” to Increase Access to Free Halal Meals During Ramadan

Almost 4,500 halal meals will be distributed across the five boroughs during Ramadan
Brownsville Apartments Start at $362 a Month in Huge Housing Lottery

Brownsville Apartments Start at $362 a Month in Huge Housing Lottery

Apartments are available for families of up to seven people, earning between $14,915 and $118,400 a year.