Non-Profit & Community

The Brooklyn Public Library is Teaming Up with PEN America to Fight Against Censorship

The Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute plans to train students to fights against book bans and promote the freedom to read.

Jan 24, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy's Restoration Plaza is Headed For A Long-Overdue Transformation

Bed-Stuy's Restoration Plaza plans to double its commercial and cultural office spaces, according to the Department of City Planning.

Jan 23, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Construction to Begin for New, 200-Bed Transitional Housing Residence in Bed-Stuy

The new residence will provide 200 safe beds with on-site social services

Jan 23, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

HPD Selects Plans and Partners for 238-Unit Affordable Housing in Bed-Stuy

Community wellness and healing programs include local food co-ops and business development programs.

Jan 19, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

Community Calls for Explanation From The City After 'Av. of Puerto Rico' Sign Removal

Members of New York's Puerto Rican community and its allies say they are unsatisfied with the City's explanation for why the street sign was taken down last week and are demanding an investigation and explanation.

Jan 18, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Av. of Puerto Rico Sign Removal Prompts Demand for Investigation, as Residents Discover 2 More Signs Removed

The community has rallied on the avenue, demanding a full investigation into what they say is intentional erasure of the area's Puerto Rican roots

Jan 16, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

The 'Divine 9' Fraternities and Sororities, With DSS Commissioner, Prepare MLK Day Presents for the Homeless

The volunteer effort was supported by donations from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Uniqlo.

Jan 12, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

Happy Birthday, MLK! Honor The King's Life All Weekend at BAM

BAM's 37th annual tribute to civil rights icon Martin Luther King will be emceed by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Jan 11, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Team Named Librarians of the Year For Their Righteous Battle Against National Censorship

The national award recognizes Brooklyn Public Library's outstanding contribution to the profession.

Jan 6, 2023 10:51 AM Read more >

New Vision for Greenpoint Hospital Campus Secures $66M for Affordable Housing, a Men's Shelter

The project will redevelop the former Greenpoint Hospital into 557 homes of affordable housing, community facility space and a new shelter.

Jan 3, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >