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Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy Earn City's Senior-Friendly Designation

Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy Earn City's Senior-Friendly Designation

The city designated District 36 a "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" and will now provide funding for resources benefitting local seniors
PHOTOS: NYC's First Lady Visits Brooklyn Botanic Garden

PHOTOS: NYC's First Lady Visits Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Chirlane McCray takes tour of Brooklyn's largest garden, learns about BBG's youth programs
Citi Bike Offers Free 1-Month Memberships to NYCHA Tenants, SNAP Recipients

Citi Bike Offers Free 1-Month Memberships to NYCHA Tenants, SNAP Recipients

Qualifying Brooklynites can pick up a gift certificate at their local library
City Allocates Funds to Support 2020 Census Work of Brooklyn Nonprofits

City Allocates Funds to Support 2020 Census Work of Brooklyn Nonprofits

The funds will help community organizations lay the groundwork for get-out-the-count efforts
Trump's Public Rule Charge May Worsen Food Insecurity in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville

Trump's Public Rule Charge May Worsen Food Insecurity in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville

A new rule aimed to deter new citizens from accessing public benefits like SNAP may overwhelm alternative emergency food providers, experts warn
Sanctuary and Sisterhood: How a Local Org Empowers Immigrant Girls

Sanctuary and Sisterhood: How a Local Org Empowers Immigrant Girls

The newly-launched Brave House provides legal support, holistic services and a community for girls to be brave.
NYPD to Open Its First Community Center in East New York

NYPD to Open Its First Community Center in East New York

The NYPD Community Center will feature a gym, basketball courts, music and dance studios, as well as classrooms for after school programs

De Blasio Pledges Nearly $9M to Support Brownsville Community After Mass Shooting

The funds will go toward the renovation of a community center, as well as local health and anti-violence programs.
National Night Out 2019: Where Police and Brooklynites Celebrate Community

National Night Out 2019: Where Police and Brooklynites Celebrate Community

Meet your local police officers and neighbors while enjoying free food, games, prizes and music during the annual National Night Out
Community Meeting Reviews Slow, but Steady Progress for Brownsville Plan

Community Meeting Reviews Slow, but Steady Progress for Brownsville Plan

The $500M Brownsville Plan is expected to bring substantial improvements over the next five years