Category: Community

Neighborhood enhancement through community development. Community Development efforts include community mobilizing and organizing for resident associations within existing and newly constructed developments and creating annual community-based events to increase exposure to arts, culture, and healthy living initiatives. Events include the East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk; Outdoor Movies@Gateway; and the Outdoor Jazz@Gateway.

  • Come to the East New York Economic Summit!

    Come to the East New York Economic Summit!

    Are you a local ENY entrepreneur, small business, or job seeker looking for resources and support? Do you want economic justice for East New Yorkers? Do you want to be part of creating a just and sustainable economic vision and future for East New Yorkers? Sat., September 18, 2021, @ 11 am- 2 pm Universe…

  • East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk

    East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk

    Join your neighbors in a day of family fun, around our 7th Annual East Brooklyn Run/Walk. Prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers! Snacks. Entertainment. Clubs, Walkers, and families encouraged. We are a judgment-free/celebration-rich zone! Saturday, October 2, 2021, 8:00 am- Check-In, Group Warm-Ups, 9:20 am- Race Begins! Spring Creek Park @ Gateway…

  • Week 1: 5K Walk Training Schedule for Beginners

    Week 1: 5K Walk Training Schedule for Beginners

    6 weeks to the ENY 5K on Saturday, October 2nd – Here’s how to get ready! Train to Enjoy Your First 5-Kilometer Walk By Wendy Bumgardner, Reviewed by Michele Stanten, Updated on April 30, 2020. 6 weeks to the ENY 5K on Saturday October 2nd – Here’s how to get ready! How Far Is a…

  • Free Community Art Party!

    Free Community Art Party!

    Weds., Sept. 1, 2021, 1 – 4 pm, New Lots Library, 665 New Lots Avenue @ Barbey St. — See map/directions, (B6, B15, B84, 3 train/New Lots Ave.)East New York, Brooklyn, NY. Dance to the jams of DJ Metro from 1 – 3 pmOutdoors funLight SnacksGuided by Artist Chessica Rose on IG @ladyroseart Come Out Grab A Paint…

  • Live Jazz at Linden Park with Reggie Woods Band is Great Success

    Live Jazz at Linden Park with Reggie Woods Band is Great Success

    Sat., August 14, 2021, Linden Park. Thanks to funding from Green/Arts Live we had a wonderful event at Linden Park on Saturday, August 14th with the Reggie Woods Band. We had an audience of 75 seated in the bleachers, plus an additional 200 people sitting around the park under the trees as well as the people…

  • Live Jazz at Linden Park with Reggie Woods Band.

    Live Jazz at Linden Park with Reggie Woods Band.

    Sat., August 14, 2021, 4:30 pm, Linden Park. Location: Linden Boulevard & Vermont Street by the bleachers. Presented by: Brite Leadership Coalition & East New York Restoration LDC. With support from Green/Arts Live NYC.

  • Volunteer to keep East New York clean!

    Volunteer to keep East New York clean!

    Sat., July 31, 2021, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon). Meet at 790 Essex St., Brooklyn. See map. Clean-up of Linden Blvd from Essex Street to Elton Street. This Saturday July 21, 2021, East New York Restoration LDC partnered with the Sanitation Foundation and Community Board 5 to clean up at Essex and Linden Boulevard, a location that has seen…

  • Kids: Make Cool Crafts

    Kids: Make Cool Crafts

    Sat., July 24, 2021, 11 am – 3 pm, Jerome Glenmore Corner Stone Community Garden, 316 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207. See map. Arts and Craft for a Day, For kids and care takers (kids must attend), Entrance Fee $5, Includes snacks and drinks. Presented by Green Inventive Vision Engagement Inc. For more info call…

  • Jerome St. Block Party!

    Jerome St. Block Party!

    Sat., July 31, 2021, 10 am to 6 pm Music – Dancing – Games – Bouncy House – Waterslide – Rides – Amazing BBQ Food Please donate with Zelle at 7185527676 Presented by Green Inventive Vision Engagement Inc.For more info: (718) 552-7676 or https://greeninventivevisionengagement.org/