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A Mini Forest Blooms in Brooklyn's Williamsburg

A Mini Forest Blooms in Brooklyn's Williamsburg

NYC Parks has transformed a once-empty lot along the Williamsburg waterfront into “mini forest,” bringing new life to North Fifth Street Pier and Park.
Brooklyn Actor Salutes Giants in Hip Hop, Sports And Service

Brooklyn Actor Salutes Giants in Hip Hop, Sports And Service

Elegance met purpose as actor Jamie Hector brought together icons and changemakers to uplift young talent through the arts.
Step Inside Brooklyn Museum’s Latest Adventures in Art

Step Inside Brooklyn Museum’s Latest Adventures in Art

Step through the doors of the Brooklyn Museum and into a whirlwind of cinema, sculpture and city life.
Hakeem Jeffries Rallies College Graduates With Call For Resilience

Hakeem Jeffries Rallies College Graduates With Call For Resilience

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the keynote address at Kingsborough Community College’s graduation on Wednesday, urging students to stay resilient in the face of adversity. "When life knocks you down, don't give up, get up," he said.
Medgar Evers Center Leads Charge to Protect Black Homeownership in Brooklyn

Medgar Evers Center Leads Charge to Protect Black Homeownership in Brooklyn

As the number of Black homeowners in Brooklyn slides, the Dubois Bunche Public Policy Center at Medger Evers College, CUNY is revving up its resources to help homeowners fight deed theft and foreclosure.
Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Brooklyn Crowd Demanding Change

Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Brooklyn Crowd Demanding Change

About 200 to 300 demonstrators gathered on Saturday in Downtown Brooklyn for the No Kings protest, a day of defiance against President Donald Trump overstepping the limits of his power in his second term.
Chief of Neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Named President-Elect of The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons

Chief of Neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Named President-Elect of The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons

Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy, chief of neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, will begin his tenure in November.
Help This Fort Greene Church Shine Again

Help This Fort Greene Church Shine Again

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is trying to raise $3.5 million to restore its historic sanctuary. The space is not only a place of worship, but also a vital hub for community events, social justice programs and performances.
NY Unveils $100M For Municipal And Nonprofit Community Centers

NY Unveils $100M For Municipal And Nonprofit Community Centers

The Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) is a grants program that will help nonprofit and community organizations rebuild.
Brooklyn College Begins Geothermal Drilling in Carbon-Free Campus Push

Brooklyn College Begins Geothermal Drilling in Carbon-Free Campus Push

The CUNY campus is digging deep for a cleaner future, kicking off a groundbreaking geothermal project aimed at replacing fossil fuels with sustainable energy.