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Activism and Volunteerism

Personal Reflections Of A Vet On Memorial Day

May 25, 2015May 25, 2015 Bob  Activism and Volunteerism, Culture

This Memorial Day, as Brooklyn’s annual parade gets set to get to march down Third Avenue towards John Paul Jones Park, we take a few moments to reflect on the connection – and the unfortunate gulf – between the American people and the members of its armed forces.

Like Painting? Want to Help Make Bay Ridge Look Sexier? Well, We Have A Job For You!

May 15, 2015 Al  Activism and Volunteerism, Culture

Over the next four weekends, volunteers are needed to help paint a mural at PS 102 on 72nd Street and Ridge Boulevard.

The IDNYC center in Sunset Park

Why You Need to Get a NYC ID (And How Easy It Is to Do It!)

May 11, 2015May 11, 2015 Henry  Activism and Volunteerism, Government and Politics, News  homeless, ID cards, IDNYC, transgender

Without going north of 36th Street, help make other people’s lives easier—including your own.

Moms Demand Action marching over the Brooklyn Bridge

This Weekend: Third Annual March Across the Brooklyn Bridge for #GunSense

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 Al  Activism and Volunteerism, Culture, Government and Politics, Parenting  Brooklyn Bridge, gun violence, march, Moms Demand Action, protest

The Bay Ridge leader of New York’s Moms Demand Action chapter leads this rallying cry.

This Weekend, Not One But Two Garden Festivals!

May 8, 2015May 11, 2015 Al  Activism and Volunteerism, Culture, Parenting  64th Street Community Garden, chicks, garden festival, greenspaces, Narrows Botanical Garden, parks, plant sale

To make the most of Saturday’s perfect weather, check out a few local greenspaces.

NYC organic recycling bins

Soon Everyone in Bay Ridge Will Be Composting. Here’s How Easy It Is.

May 6, 2015May 6, 2015 Henry  Activism and Volunteerism, Community News, Culture, News  composting, organic recycling  1 Comment

If you’re scared or frustrated, we understand—but you don’t have to be!

March2Justice 2015 protest against police brutality and racial profiling

Bay Ridgers Join March to D.C. Against Police Brutality and Racial Profiling

May 1, 2015May 6, 2015 Kayla  Activism and Volunteerism, Government and Politics, News  AAANY, Arab, Baltimore, Black Lives Matter, Justice League NYC, Linda Sarsour, March2Justice, police, racial profiling, Zeinab Khalil

The 250-mile #March2Justice also passed through Staten Island and Baltimore.

Portrait of the Artist: Jeannine Bardo

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 John  Activism and Volunteerism, Arts, Culture, People  Arts, Jeannine Bardo, Reich Paper, The Stand Project

Talking with the artist, educator and activist about putting on shows in the neighborhood.

Empty Bowls Bay Ridge

What You Can Do to Fight Hunger in Bay Ridge

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 Henry  Activism and Volunteerism, Arts, Culture  Danielle Bullock, David Aja-Sigmon, Ed Huml, Empty Bowls, Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church, hunger

For starters, you can buy a beautiful bowl.

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