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$13,500 in Baby Formula Distributed to Brooklyn Families

$13,500 in Baby Formula Distributed to Brooklyn Families

In a continued effort to hold companies accountable for pandemic-era price hikes, New York Attorney General Letitia James distributed a major baby formula donation to Brooklyn families.
Brooklyn Youth Programs at Risk After AmeriCorps Cuts

Brooklyn Youth Programs at Risk After AmeriCorps Cuts

A wave of federal budget cuts has left The Center For Family Life in Sunset Park scrambling to protect its programs, the Gothamist reported.
Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Honors Clara Hayes With Street Co-Naming

Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Honors Clara Hayes With Street Co-Naming

Clara Hayes, a beloved Bedford-Stuyvesant resident and businesswoman, was honored with a street co-naming on May 24, when the corner of Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Macon Street was renamed Mrs. Clara Hayes Way.
Carroll Gardens Library Reopens at Pop-Up Location After Two-Year Closure

Carroll Gardens Library Reopens at Pop-Up Location After Two-Year Closure

Carroll Gardens residents will soon have access to library services again through a new temporary site opening this July.
Brooklyn's James Madison High School Stands Out in Global Vocabulary Bowl

Brooklyn's James Madison High School Stands Out in Global Vocabulary Bowl

The Brooklyn school soared to the top of New York’s high school rankings at the Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the world’s largest academic competition
CCM Unveils Bond Street Clinic, Brooklyn’s First Youth-Focused Mental Health Center

CCM Unveils Bond Street Clinic, Brooklyn’s First Youth-Focused Mental Health Center

Elected officials and community leaders gather to celebrate a major expansion in culturally responsive care for children and adolescents
City Launches Urban Forest Plan with Brownsville Community Kickoff

City Launches Urban Forest Plan with Brownsville Community Kickoff

Event at Brownsville Heritage House to engage local residents in citywide effort to grow NYC’s tree canopy and promote climate equity
Asase Yaa Summer Camp Returns With Rhythm, Storytelling and a Bold New Vision

Asase Yaa Summer Camp Returns With Rhythm, Storytelling and a Bold New Vision

With a new home in Bed-Stuy and bold Afrofuturistic themes, Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation’s summer camp returns to Brooklyn for its 19th season of creativity and cultural pride.
Poverty Surges Among Older New Yorkers, Brooklyn Seniors Hit Hardest

Poverty Surges Among Older New Yorkers, Brooklyn Seniors Hit Hardest

Nearly one in five older New Yorkers now live below the poverty line, a figure that has climbed by 41 percent over the past decade.
A New Era of Caribbean Innovation Begins in Flatbush

A New Era of Caribbean Innovation Begins in Flatbush

A new home for Caribbean innovation has opened its doors in the heart of Brooklyn.