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Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

"Foster Care Unplugged: The Stage Play" tells the true stories of foster kids as they navigate "the system."
New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

After completing the 16-week program, the residents at Marcus Garvey Apts. have developed new skills and built a new community clubhouse
Residents Call for Equity, Transparency in Brownsville Plan at Semi-Annual Meeting

Residents Call for Equity, Transparency in Brownsville Plan at Semi-Annual Meeting

The $500 million Brownsville Plan promises to bring many developments and improvements to the neighborhood, but residents want a fair share as community stakeholders
Bed-Stuy Trinidadian Bakery and Roti Shop Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

Bed-Stuy Trinidadian Bakery and Roti Shop Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

The bakery was recognized with the 2019 American Classic award which is given to locally owned restaurants that are cherished for quality food reflecting the character of their community.
The Bushwick Generator is Creating a Blueprint for the Future of Urban Tech

The Bushwick Generator is Creating a Blueprint for the Future of Urban Tech

It’s a next-level society where value is determined through community consensus and assets are distributed equitably
This Bushwick Mixed-Media Muralist is 'No Starving Street Artist'

This Bushwick Mixed-Media Muralist is 'No Starving Street Artist'

A marketing and event producer by trade, Bianca Romero talks about getting back to her artistic roots and making a living without selling out.
City Offers Paid Fellowships to Revitalize East and Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods

City Offers Paid Fellowships to Revitalize East and Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods

The Neighborhood 360° fellows program pairs future neighborhood development professionals with selected community organizations in East New York, Brownsville and Fort Greene.
Could a Community Land Trust Keep Brownsville Affordable? Local Nonprofit Says Yes.

Could a Community Land Trust Keep Brownsville Affordable? Local Nonprofit Says Yes.

Community land trusts transfer the control of city-owned land to local residents and stakeholders to maintain affordability and economic diversity of their neighborhood.
City is Looking for Artists to Beautify Broadway Junction

City is Looking for Artists to Beautify Broadway Junction

The DOT Art program partners with community-based organizations and professional artists to present public art on DOT properties

How the 2020 Census Citizenship Question Could Affect Brooklyn Communities

Advocates fear that the question would depress turnout among immigrants and communities of color, and are gearing up to fight it.