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Toy Giveaway at Brower Park in Crown Heights Today

Toy Giveaway at Brower Park in Crown Heights Today

Council Member Chi Ossé will host a toy distribution and tree lighting ceremony at Browner Park in Crown Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The NYC Program Putting Brooklyn Artists on a Payroll

The NYC Program Putting Brooklyn Artists on a Payroll

When Creatives Rebuild New York paid nonprofits to hire artists, some were hired as full-time employees after the program's conclusion.
Brooklyn Gives Back: Where to Donate on Giving Tuesday

Brooklyn Gives Back: Where to Donate on Giving Tuesday

Spread love the Brooklyn way by supporting local groups making a difference.
Charitable Generosity Grows, But For-Profit Fundraisers Take a Slice, Report Says

Charitable Generosity Grows, But For-Profit Fundraisers Take a Slice, Report Says

New York Attorney General Letitia James said her annual 'Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers' report can help guide New Yorkers where and how they donate to charities.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens Annual Lightscape Holiday Spectacle

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens Annual Lightscape Holiday Spectacle

This year's Lightscape features brand-new light installations by artists from 10 countries across three continents.
Bay Ridge Parks, Waterfront Set to Get Major Upgrades

Bay Ridge Parks, Waterfront Set to Get Major Upgrades

Shore Road Park and the promenade, Vinland Playground, John Paul Jones Park, Leif Ericson Park and Owl's Head Park will all see some improvements.
PHOTOS: Thousands of Turkeys Gifted as Brooklyn Gives Back

PHOTOS: Thousands of Turkeys Gifted as Brooklyn Gives Back

Enjoy photos of Brooklyn giving back, as dozens of local nonprofits, elected officials, religious organizations and residents helped those in need ahead of Thanksgiving.
Brooklyn Org Names Brenda Catalano as Its First Chief Development Officer

Brooklyn Org Names Brenda Catalano as Its First Chief Development Officer

Brooklyn Org has named Brenda Catalano as its first Chief Development Officer.
Assemblyman Colton Celebrates 100th Birthday of WWII Veteran Boris Sirota

Assemblyman Colton Celebrates 100th Birthday of WWII Veteran Boris Sirota

Assemblyman William Colton (D–Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) joined the Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center on November 18 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Boris Sirota, a local resident, World War II veteran, and Ukrainian immigrant.
Housing Advocates Rally for Displaced Bushwick Tenants Following Multiple Fires

Housing Advocates Rally for Displaced Bushwick Tenants Following Multiple Fires

When tenants at 441 Wilson Ave. lost their homes after multiple fires, Councilmember Sandy Nurse said she is considering legislation that would ban private equity landlords from owning rent stabilized buildings.