Non-Profit & Community

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Jazz $12K Fellowship Applications Open For Black Women, Non-Binary People

Applications are open from now until May 15.

Mar 17, 2023 11:08 AM Read more >

Three Brooklyn Landmarks Recognized by the New York Landmarks Conservancy

Lefferts Historic House, the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew and the Asia Art Archive in America win the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award.

Mar 16, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

High on Empowerment: Brooklyn Cannabis Ball Celebrates Women in Style!

The Black Institute Group (BIG) holds first-ever "Cannaball NYC" event at Giando on the Water

Mar 13, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Prospect Park is Redoing Its Roads to Increase Space For Pedestrians, Cyclists

Prospect Park Alliance, NYC DOT and NYC Parks release park drive safety study and announce the repaving project.

Mar 10, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >

She's on a Mission to Prepare Brooklyn Youth For Success— Against All Odds

East New Yorker Alyssa Abernathy-Boston has founded a nonprofit that empowers youth to redefine success on their terms

Mar 9, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

NYRP Giving Away Free Trees to Brooklyn Residents Throughout April And May

The New York Restoration Project plans to hand out 3,500 trees to New Yorkers located across the five boroughs in this year's giveaway

Mar 9, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >

'Doing It For Themselves:' Longtime Bed-Stuy Residents Celebrated in New Exhibition

A new art exhibition celebrates the residents and neighbors of the Jackie Robinson Housing Complex, and all they are doing for the Bed-Stuy community.

Mar 8, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Bark for Books: Brooklyn Public Library Therapy Dog Is Helping Kids Learn to Read

A literature-loving pooch is helping to give Brooklyn kids a love of reading through a monthly program where children can come and read aloud to him from their favorite book.

Mar 6, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

The Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 125 Years of Service and BK Pride With New, Reclaimed Art Piece

The Brooklyn Public Library unveiled a new sculpture, “Something Borrowed, Something Blue” at its Brooklyn Heights location for its 125th anniversary.

Mar 6, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >

Bushwick Residents Are Struggling To Breathe Amid New Coal Chimney

A new bakery is ruining the air and life quality of Bushwick residents and the city has been slow to help.

Mar 4, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >