Non-Profit & Community

East Flatbush Middle School Takes Top Spot in Statewide Chess Championship

Success Academy East Flatbush Middle School claimed first place in the 53rd New York State Scholastic Chess Championships over the weekend

Apr 21, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Prospect Park Vandalized, Volunteers Needed for Cleanup

Rubbish bins were overturned in Prospect Park on overnight Tuesday, spreading rubbish across the park

Apr 21, 2021 11:20 AM Read more >

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

Apr 20, 2021 12:31 PM Read more >

'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.

Apr 19, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 19, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

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

Apr 16, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

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

Apr 16, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

Meet Dr. Patricia Ramsey: Medgar Evers Colleges New President

MEC begins a new chapter in its history.

Apr 16, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

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

Apr 15, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

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

Apr 15, 2021 9:08 AM Read more >