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Walentas Family Foundation Awards $250K to Brooklyn Schools

Walentas Family Foundation Awards $250K to Brooklyn Schools

Thirteen Brooklyn schools in Districts 13 and 14 will now be able to support programs that strengthen learning, creativity and community engagement.
Digital Access Expands at Brooklyn NYCHA Development

Digital Access Expands at Brooklyn NYCHA Development

A new computer lab at Van Dyke Houses in Brownsville gives NYCHA residents access to technology for school, work and community programs.
Brooklynites Honor Former High School Principal With New Mural

Brooklynites Honor Former High School Principal With New Mural

The Bed-Stuy community gathered to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Frank Mickens , the transformative former principal of Boys and Girls High School whose impact continues to inspire generations.
Brooklyn Residents Demand Repair of Crown Heights Cooling Fountain

Brooklyn Residents Demand Repair of Crown Heights Cooling Fountain

Frustrated residents are demanding that a fountain in Brower Park, a popular water play area for Crown Heights children, be fixed before the next heat wave.

Brooklyn Nonprofits Struggle to Keep Up With Growing Demand

A Brooklyn Org survey reveals sharp cost increases, reduced funding and high community need are making nonprofits fear for their financial stability heading into 2026.
Brooklyn's Fight Against Book Bans Reaches National Milestone

Brooklyn's Fight Against Book Bans Reaches National Milestone

Brooklyn Public Library’s "Books Unbanned" initiative hits one million e-book checkouts and 51,000 digital cards nationwide, expanding access to censored books for young readers across all 50 states.
Two Brooklyn Religious Sites Receive Grants For Restoration Work

Two Brooklyn Religious Sites Receive Grants For Restoration Work

The Landmarks Conservancy awarded funds to the Ninth Tabernacle Bel El in East New York and St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Bay Ridge to help with various restoration projects.
Halloween Gets a Japanese Twist at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Halloween Gets a Japanese Twist at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is giving Halloween an anime makeover on Oct. 26, as its annual Halloween event collides with the return of the Kawaii Kreature Festival.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion

The new Park Slope campus will expand the nonprofit's music therapy and education classes.
Brooklyn Org Announces 2026 Spark Prize Finalists Honoring Nonprofits Driving Social Justice

Brooklyn Org Announces 2026 Spark Prize Finalists Honoring Nonprofits Driving Social Justice

Twenty Brooklyn-based organizations were recognized for their impact, each receiving a $5,000 matching grant toward the Brooklyn Gives campaign.