Non-Profit & Community

Two Brooklyn Nonprofits Receive $250K to Address Wealth Divide

The Laundromat Project and COOP Careers will each be awarded a grant to support their respective initiatives from MetLife Foundation.

Dec 11, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Prom Project Volunteers Honored by Kings Plaza

Shopping center honors Brooklyn Prom Project and ‘local heroes’ Renee Charles and Quintasia Welch.

Dec 11, 2023 9:48 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Museum Union Signs First Contract

The contract, which lasts for three and a half years, boosts pay by more than 23% over the life of the contract and reduces the cost of health care benefits for employees and part-time staff, in addition to other provisions.

Dec 5, 2023 1:11 PM Read more >

As One Rent Strike in Williamsburg Ends Victoriously, Another One Begins...

Two rent strikes in Williamsburg illustrate how rent-stabilized tenants in Brooklyn are pushing back against steep rent hikes.

Dec 4, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >

See Mini Iconic Scenes in Pop-Up Exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library

Now on at Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History, show features the work of Danny Cortes, Aaron Kinard and Jack Giambanco.

Dec 3, 2023 8:38 AM Read more >

Atiba Edwards Named President, CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Edwards served as BCM’s chief operating officer before becoming its 12th President.

Dec 1, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

Two of Brooklyn's Teen Migrants Share Their Experiences

“I feel like I’m on a mountain and I just have to keep climbing and climbing," Daniela Mejia, a 19-year-old migrant, told BK Reader.

Nov 30, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Some Prospect Heights Residents Dread the Return of Open Streets, While Others Look Forward

More than 3,000 people signed a petition in support of Open Streets on Vanderbilt Avenue, while more than 1,200 signed a petition opposing the program.

Nov 29, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Org Announces New Chief Operating and Financial Officer

The organization announced Nicole G. Epps has joined the organization as Chief Operating and Financial Officer.

Nov 29, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Here Are 20 Brooklyn-Based Organizations to Support This Giving Tuesday

As Spark Prize finalists, each of these 20 stellar organizations can receive up to $5,000 in matching funds from Brooklyn.Org!

Nov 27, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >