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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Ramps up 'Fight for Sunlight' with New Exhibit

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Ramps up 'Fight for Sunlight' with New Exhibit

The exhibit highlights the garden's collection of plants species and how a proposed development may threaten its survival

Two Bklyn Subway Stops to Be Renamed After Medgar Evers

Myrie and Richardson have sponsored legislation to rename stations near Medgar Evers College; it now awaits the governor's signature.
Cutting It Close with Your Book Returns? Just Drop Them off at Kings County Hospital

Cutting It Close with Your Book Returns? Just Drop Them off at Kings County Hospital

The added book drop location is the newest component in a series of literacy programs for the hospital's pediatric patients
How Young Bed-Stuy Activists Pushed for a Shower Bus for Bklyn's Homeless

How Young Bed-Stuy Activists Pushed for a Shower Bus for Bklyn's Homeless

Two Brooklyn girls are using their voices to help the city's homeless, lobbying politicians and leaders for a shower bus.
Bklyn Community Gardens Unite in Protest Against Trump’s Immigration Policies

Bklyn Community Gardens Unite in Protest Against Trump’s Immigration Policies

The gardens want to send a resounding message that New Yorkers stand in solidarity with immigrants across the country
Free, Safe Summer Fun Is Back in Brooklyn with PAL's Playstreets

Free, Safe Summer Fun Is Back in Brooklyn with PAL's Playstreets

Playstreets get Brooklyn kids engaged in physical activities, teach positive life choices and provide helpful resources in their communities
Brooklyn Pols, Orgs Rally Around Immigrant Communities as ICE Raids Are Looming

Brooklyn Pols, Orgs Rally Around Immigrant Communities as ICE Raids Are Looming

Lawmakers and advocates are sharing information and raising funds to let Brooklyn's immigrant communities know that they have rights and support.
Can You Kick It? Local Org Is Looking to Launch Soccer League

Can You Kick It? Local Org Is Looking to Launch Soccer League

Seeds in the Middle has been running recreational soccer programs since 2009; now, the nonprofit is taking the game to the next level.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Picks 6 Local Orgs for Incubator Project

Brooklyn Community Foundation Picks 6 Local Orgs for Incubator Project

The Incubator Project boosts emerging social justice organizations by providing them with a $5,000 grant, free co-working space and professional development support. 
It's a Graduation! Bklyn Dads Complete Program that Helps Them Reconnect with Their Kids

It's a Graduation! Bklyn Dads Complete Program that Helps Them Reconnect with Their Kids

The free 12-week class empowers previously absent dads to become a strong and caring presence in their children's lives