Non-Profit & Community

Putting Land in the Hands of Locals, East NY Group Fights for Fairer Future of Housing

The organization hosted a discussion Thursday as part of its CLT 101 series, aiming to educate the community on cooperative economics.

Apr 19, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

New Design Planned for $24M Upgrade of Fort Greene Park, But Concerns Remain About Tree Loss

The parks department has released a new plan that expands the planned restorations at Fort Greene Park

Apr 16, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Neighbors Rally in Support of Two Bushwick Families Displaced by Fire, Alleging Landlord Discrimination

Two longstanding Bushwick tenants are accusing their landlord Deodat Rupert Lowtan of years of negligence and discrimination

Apr 16, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

Meet Dr. Patricia Ramsey: Medgar Evers Colleges New President

MEC begins a new chapter in its history.

Apr 16, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Woman Provides Free Safety Alarms for AAPI New Yorkers

A portion of the safety alarms will be donated to senior community centers and pharmacies in Chinatown and Flushing

Apr 15, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

NYC, L.A. Youth to Get $42K in Sports Gear in Honor of Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated on April 15 since 2004

Apr 15, 2021 9:08 AM Read more >

City Leaders Launch Iftar on the Go to Increase Access to Free Halal Meals During Ramadan

Almost 4,500 halal meals will be distributed across the five boroughs during Ramadan

Apr 14, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Brownsville Apartments Start at $362 a Month in Huge Housing Lottery

Apartments are available for families of up to seven people, earning between $14,915 and $118,400 a year.

Apr 14, 2021 10:26 AM Read more >

NYC Restaurants Gifted Free PPE Through New Partnership

Newly opened NYC restaurants will receive free PPE through a partnership between Weshield & the NYC Hospitality Alliance.

Apr 14, 2021 9:34 AM Read more >

Secret Society With Underground Railroad Roots Reintroduces Itself in Bed-Stuy

Faced with a declining membership and crumbling clubhouse, the United Order of Tents in Bed-Stuy is allowing a glimpse into its secret society in the hopes its legacy will be preserved

Apr 13, 2021 9:24 AM Read more >