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Tag: philanthropy

Jorge Menjivar, from El Salvador, stands outside the Northern Bus Station in Mexico City, Sept. 22, 2023, during his journey north to the U.S. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

November 15 | Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

The turn to artificial intelligence technologies is in part driven by the...

Prince Harry speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an ‘epidemic’ for today’s youth

September 24 | Glenn Gamboa and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Prince Harry said kids are in the midst of an “epidemic” of...

Senior veterinarian Dr. Daniel Spector, right, and surgical team member Allison Elkowitz examine Harrison, a French bulldog, in the surgery prep room at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York’s trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases

March 18 | Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a...

Volunteers package and distribute food for those in need at the New York Common Pantry on 109th Street.

Total GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated

December 1 | Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

Nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year...

Brooklyn Org’s rebrand ditches ‘foundation’ from its name for being ‘old’ and ‘controlling’

October 24 | Alex Daniels of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy

To appeal to a new generation of philanthropists, the Brooklyn Community Foundation...

Bloomberg Philanthropies launches $50 million fund to help cities tackle global issues

October 19 | Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press

Bloomberg Philanthropies unveiled a $50 million initiative Wednesday to help cities address...

An uplifting evening in Brooklyn: Fighting rare genetic disorder through philanthropy

July 27 | Rob Abruzzese

In an extraordinary show of compassion and community resilience, Brooklyn attorneys Camille...

Charitable giving in 2022 drops for only the fourth time in 40 years: Giving USA report

June 21 | Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press

Charitable giving in the United States declined in 2022 — only the...

Reparations campaigns get boost from new philanthropic funding

June 9 | Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

The campaign to win reparations for Black Americans plans to bring broader...

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    Two-week-old African elephant Kaja stands next to its mother in the Opel Zoo in Kronberg near Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
    Photo: Michael Probst/AP
    A U.S. Army soldier walks past a Bradley fighting vehicle staged in West Potomac Park ahead of an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington.
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    President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to view opening night of "Les Miserables," at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington.
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    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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    The casket of former Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., lies in state in the rotunda of New York's City Hall, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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    Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Polly Jordan walk past Tara Hoot, Ricky Rosé, Vagenesis and Maria Con Carne outside the Kennedy Center, to attend Les Miserables, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington, on the night that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were also attending.
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      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.”
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      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 26.



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    The Federal Courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn was ev The Federal Courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn was evacuated for hours on Thursday as FDNY, NYPD, Emergency Services and HAZMAT responded to a report of a delivery of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance.

Courthouse personnel were told to just drop what they were doing and get out.

Police told the Brooklyn Eagle that they received a call of a suspicious package at 10:35 a.m., while an FDNY spokesperson said they received a report of a suspicious substance — a white powder.

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    On May 17, tragedy struck beneath the Brooklyn Bri On May 17, tragedy struck beneath the Brooklyn Bridge when the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the overpass. 

Two young cadets lost their lives in a heartbreaking accident, and the proud vessel was severely damaged — but not defeated.

Today, a memorial shrine in Brooklyn Bridge Park honors their memory — and the courage that continues to sail on.

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    The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show thi The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show this year will launch from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River at the Seaport District, Mayor Eric Adams and Macy’s announced on Wednesday. 

This year’s show will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects from barges positioned along the East River, with multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan and Queens, and comes as New York City celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2025.

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    There were paws, pups and plenty of fun at the 202 There were paws, pups and plenty of fun at the 2025 Brooklyn Heights Association Dog Show! 🐾

All proceeds supported Paws NY (@pawsny), providing vital care to pets across the city. From creative homemade costumes to adorable rookie tricks, this event was pure joy for every dog lover! 

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