Local service organizations need support and community engagement. Massive federal cutbacks are proving to be great obstacles to local organizations that serve as the backbones of our communities, but Black History Month serves as a reminder of the ways that Brooklynites must constantly strengthen local organizations.
In a guest editorial for the Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn Org President and CEO Jocelynne Rainey notes, “The path forward requires us to strengthen, not weaken, the organizations that serve as the backbone of our communities. Brooklyn Org will continue doing everything we can to help our borough succeed in that work. We will work to muster the support — from financial donors, from volunteers, in any way we can — to keep these organizations going through the difficult months and years ahead. We must protect their right to advocate, their ability to serve, and their role in building the kind of society where justice, equity and compassion guide our actions and shape our institutions.”
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
