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Bushwick Locals Cultivate Community by Turning an Abandoned, Rat-Infested Lot into a Flourishing Garden Haven

Bushwick Locals Cultivate Community by Turning an Abandoned, Rat-Infested Lot into a Flourishing Garden Haven

Over the years, the 2,499-square-foot lot became a dumping ground for neighborhood trash and a breeding ground for rats.
Former NYC Health Equity Officer Joins Board of Brooklyn Communities Collaborative to Drive Change

Former NYC Health Equity Officer Joins Board of Brooklyn Communities Collaborative to Drive Change

Dr. Easterling brings an extensive public health background to BCC Board.
Bay Ridge Shines Bright with Ramadan Spirit: Fifth Avenue Lit Up by Officials

Bay Ridge Shines Bright with Ramadan Spirit: Fifth Avenue Lit Up by Officials

Local officials launched Bay Ridge’s Ramadan lighting display on March 30.
Inside REFORM Alliance: The NYC-Based Organization Changing Probation and Parole

Inside REFORM Alliance: The NYC-Based Organization Changing Probation and Parole

REFORM Alliance, a local organization that works to reform probation and parole laws in the country, hosted a well-attended job fair last month at Barclays Center.
Brooklyn Prom Project Gets High Schoolers All Dolled Up For Its 10th Annual Prom Wear Giveaway

Brooklyn Prom Project Gets High Schoolers All Dolled Up For Its 10th Annual Prom Wear Giveaway

The event happened on Saturday, April 1, at Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women.
BK Neurodiverse Theater Company Teams Up With Broadway Stars for Autism Awareness

BK Neurodiverse Theater Company Teams Up With Broadway Stars for Autism Awareness

The Fort Greene-based theater company EPIC Players will partner with Broadway stars to bring a neurodiverse cabaret performance to 54 Below
City Harvest Donates Kosher-for-Passover Food to the Flatbush Masbia Ahead of the Holiday

City Harvest Donates Kosher-for-Passover Food to the Flatbush Masbia Ahead of the Holiday

The food rescue organization wants to ensure Jewish families in Brooklyn have enough food to celebrate the holiday.
New Yorkers Begin Moving Into Affordable Housing at Former Bedford Union-Armory

New Yorkers Begin Moving Into Affordable Housing at Former Bedford Union-Armory

The newly-erected residential buildings are part of the redevelopment of the historic Bedford Union Armory.
New Crown Heights Tech Center Offers Free Internet and Device Access

New Crown Heights Tech Center Offers Free Internet and Device Access

The Brooklyn Gigabit Center recently opened in the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center.
A Doggie Day Care in Bushwick Brings Employment Dreams to Life for Autistic Adults

A Doggie Day Care in Bushwick Brings Employment Dreams to Life for Autistic Adults

Pawsability is a non-profit dedicated to helping create a neurodiverse workforce, empowering autistic adults with real-life training in the pet care industry.