JobsFirstNYC is hosting its seventh annual Adapting to the Future of Work event series for young adults with the theme of Dream Up, from 9:30 am-1:30 pm on July 28, 2022. This event is intended to inspire 16- to 24-year-olds to dream big and take control of their future. Young adults who attend and fill out our post-event survey will receive a $25 gift card! Staff are also welcome to attend. JobsFirstNYC is once again holding the “My City, My Community” Pitch Competition for […]

With financial and tax incentives at an all-time high and Local Law 97 compliance deadlines coming up, there’s never been a better time to install solar panels on your building’s roof. Join NYC Accelerator for the Decarbonizing NYC: Summer of Solar Workshop (Hybrid) to learn how to maximize savings on solar energy systems for your building(s), while offers last. This is a hybrid in-person and virtual technical assistance workshop to review solar energy system technology, benefits, and savings. This workshop will offer insights into […]

Join Man Up! Inc for a community conversations regarding growing up and evolving into the better you. The first meeting will be held in Brownsville, followed by Bed Stuy and East New York.

New York City Council Map Redistricting Why is this important? The New York City Council districts are redrawn every 10 years to reflect the information gathered during the US Census. City Council districts decide which candidate covers their specific area of NYC, and those candidates get to decide on how to spend about $5 million annually. This includes tasks such as paving roads, building playgrounds and distributing funds to non profits. So, who decides this? The Districting Commission, a group of 15 individuals; 5 […]

Join Man Up! Inc for a community conversations regarding growing up and evolving into the better you. The first meeting will be held in Brownsville, followed by Bed Stuy and East New York.

The Neighborhood Advisory Board and DYCD are having a Pubic Hearing regarding federal funding for community social services in Brownsville. This meeting will provide the context for its accompanying Community Needs Survey!

It is a privilege to invite representatives of the community, businesses, government and media to the press conference announcing the collaboration of the B’Ville Hub to launch the New York Equity + Environmental Justice Center (EEJC) Brooklyn NYC. EEJC is a social equity collective consisting of public-private partners accelerating equity and environmental justice for all. This critical work is accomplished through sustainability, corporate social responsibility and placemaking. The objective of the press conference is to foster engagement and participation among industry leaders, government, and […]

The Weylin, BK. Save the date! The time and other event details will be updated closer to the event.

Volunteers needed for trash pickup, sidewalk sweeping, bulb planting, and tree bed mulching! Mother Gaston Blvd btw Glenmore Ave and Pitkin Ave will be closed off for cleaning. Volunteers meet on Mother Gaston Blvd and Pitkin Avenue. First 30 volunteers will receive a free t-shirt Tools, water, and lunch provided This is a great opportunity for students to receive community service school credit.The electronic recycling organization Walter, will be there with their E-waste Truck for recycling pickup of computers, mobile devices, AV equipment, routers, […]

The Pitkin Avenue BID has brought many no-cost events to the Brownsville Community. The Holiday Market at Zion Triangle, Storefront for Brownsville, Summer Plazas, and Pitkin Palooza. To sustain those events, we partnered with 212 & Co. to design and develop an attraction in Brownsville that will last multiple weekends. Each ticket purchased will be used to sustain this installation and to create future attractions, events, and installations. Need a discount? Use the code Brownsvillestrong!