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Red Hook Initiative Celebrates 20 Years of Community Development

Red Hook Initiative Celebrates 20 Years of Community Development

The local nonprofit marks 20 years of community service and 10 years since Hurricane Sandy disaster relief.
275 New Affordable Housing Units Open in East New York

275 New Affordable Housing Units Open in East New York

The Chestnut Commons houses 275 affordable apartments and a 34,000-square-foot community center.
Williamsburg Community Board Faces Catastrophe After Manager Redeems Decades of Paid Time Off

Williamsburg Community Board Faces Catastrophe After Manager Redeems Decades of Paid Time Off

Gerald Esposito's cash-out left the board without enough money to remain operational or hire a successor.
Knickerbocker All-Stars Tournaments Build Community and Empower the Area's Youth

Knickerbocker All-Stars Tournaments Build Community and Empower the Area's Youth

Not only does it garner respect from both locals and participants from outside the neighborhood, but it creates the ideal environment for community gatherings and youth mentorship. 
EmblemHealth Organizes Back-to-School Events for Families in NYC

EmblemHealth Organizes Back-to-School Events for Families in NYC

The nonprofit organization provided families with free backpacks, school supplies, as well as onsite health care
Brooklyn Children's Museum Unveils New, $7.8m Auditorium

Brooklyn Children's Museum Unveils New, $7.8m Auditorium

Opening ceremony followed by Launch of “Movies @ BCM”
Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

The Flatbush Nostrand Junction is widely known as a massive transportation hub, but just how long the area has been connecting Brooklyn may surprise you.
Brooklyn FAM Returns to Prospect Park this October

Brooklyn FAM Returns to Prospect Park this October

The Brooklyn FAM arts and music festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Concert Grove Pavilion.
Meet One of Brooklyn's Finalists for The David Prize

Meet One of Brooklyn's Finalists for The David Prize

Velvet Ross, housing justice advocate, is one of eight Brooklyn finalists for the David Prize, a $200,000 cash award.
BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

On Wednesday, MENTOR NY will name Brooklyn's Tyler Drayton a 'Mentor of the Year' at this year's awards ceremony.