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This Woman is Fundraising for Tech to Connect End-of-Life Patients With Their Loved Ones

This Woman is Fundraising for Tech to Connect End-of-Life Patients With Their Loved Ones

Shelley Worrell says tablet computers will allow dying patients to see their families, one precious last time

Anonymous Million-Dollar Donation to Local Org Will Help Fight Hunger in the Borough

A donor has given $1.2 million to SCO Family of Services, helping some of New York’s poorest families

Census Outreach Team Won’t Let Coronavirus Stop Their Progress

The pandemic adds to the challenges of reaching Brooklyn’s hard-to-count neighborhoods.
Lawmakers Monitoring Crown Heights Nursing Home After Allegations Bodies Were Left For Days

Lawmakers Monitoring Crown Heights Nursing Home After Allegations Bodies Were Left For Days

Brooklyn lawmakers have asked the Governor take control of the center, after multiple reports of disturbing conditions

What's Going Down at Restoration During the Covid-19 Crisis?

This "non-essential" operation was actually very essential to many Central Brooklyn residents

United Way of New York City Launches COVID-19 Community Fund

The new fund aims to assist the most vulnerable New Yorkers impacted by the coronavirus crisis

What to do if You Think You Have Coronavirus in Brooklyn

Testing has increased in NYC by 5,000 people per day – here is what to if you think you need a test for the novel coronavirus.
Fantasy, Pop-Nerd Culture and all Things Supernatural: BPL's Comic Con is Back!

Fantasy, Pop-Nerd Culture and all Things Supernatural: BPL's Comic Con is Back!

Children, teens, families and adults are invited to attend Brooklyn Public Library's Annual Comic Con!
PHOTOS: Five Non-Profits Honored at $100,000 Spark Prize Breakfast at BAM

PHOTOS: Five Non-Profits Honored at $100,000 Spark Prize Breakfast at BAM

Brooklyn Community Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in "no strings attached" general operating support to 20 winners since 2016.
Stop 'N' Swap! GrowNYC Hosts Free Swapping Event in East Flatbush

Stop 'N' Swap! GrowNYC Hosts Free Swapping Event in East Flatbush

The public is invited to bring clean, portable items to share with those who can use them