Non-Profit & Community

After 20-Yrs, a Park Marking The Abolitionist Movement in BK Opens Downtown

"It's a pinch-worthy moment," said Regina Myer, president of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

May 9, 2024 2:51 PM Read more >

Beloved Prospect Heights Eatery Fears Closure Due to Open Streets Program

A neighborhood staple is sounding the alarm about the downsides of the pandemic-era program.

May 8, 2024 1:36 PM Read more >

Outcry in Clinton Hill Over City Inaction on Shelters

Many residents want a much larger involvement from the city, and for smaller shelters to be set up around the five boroughs.

May 7, 2024 11:52 AM Read more >

Over 270K BK Households Could Lose Federal Broadband Benefit, Report Says

The nonprofit group Center for an Urban Future is urging Congress to reauthorize funding.

May 6, 2024 11:47 AM Read more >

Go to Asase Yaa's Impact And Excellence Awards on May 14

Award winners include Atiba Edwards, Cheryl Todmann, Sheena Wright and Malik Yoba.

May 5, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Apply to Reisenbach's Nonprofit Grant, Mentorship Program

The deadline is August 15, 2024.

May 5, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

BK Congregations Open House on May 18, 19

There are six Brooklyn houses of worship that will open its doors to visitors.

May 4, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Residents Lament The Forced Closure of Youth Tennis Program at Jackie Robinson Park

High-Quality Tennis, which has been running a popular tennis program for five-years, lost its Parks concession to a higher bidder.

May 3, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Formerly Incarcerated Woodworkers Make New WTC Benches

Eight individuals joined a Brooklyn-based re-entry program to craft the benches.

May 3, 2024 7:33 AM Read more >

Get Ready For Street, Bridge Closures For Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday

Try not to drive as thousands of bikers will take over the city.

May 2, 2024 12:09 PM Read more >