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.

  • Kids & Teen Time with New Lots Library.

    Kids & Teen Time with New Lots Library.

    Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. New Hope Family Worship Center, 817 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Directions. 2, 3, 4, 5 trains to Siclen Avenue stop. Walk two blocks. Ages 6 – 18. Board games, crafts and more! Get 8.5″ by 11″ high-resolution flyer (PDF). For more information see: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/kids-teen-time-new-hope-new-lots-library-20260513-0330pm.

  • Vote for New Projects by & for Brooklyn!

    Vote for New Projects by & for Brooklyn!

    What do you want to see next in Brooklyn? The project with the most votes gets funded! This year there are 10 community-generated projects on the ballot: Pick up ballots and drop them off at these local East NY locations:• Man Up Inc. office: 799 Van Siclen Avenue• Cypress Hills LDC: 276 Chestnut Street •…

  • Making East New York Clean & Green!

    Our two-fold purpose is: (1) Enhance the neighborhood’s parks and gardens by keeping them clean and increasing activities in these safe, free, healthy spaces. (2) Expose and train local youth in Green Job skills focusing on urban agriculture, energy efficiency, and solar panel installation.

  • MetroPlus Health Annual Recertifications are Back

    MetroPlus Health Annual Recertifications are Back

    Friday, May 26, 2023,2 – 6 pm Come in and get free help recertifying! Sponsored by MetroPlus Health and East New York LDC, Come find out when you need to recertify for Health Insurance – every other Friday at East New York Restoration we will be hosting information sessions and on-site help with keeping your…

  • NYC Government Hiring Hall

    NYC Government Hiring Hall

    Sat., May 20, 2023, 10 am – 3 pm, Surrogate’s Courthouse, 31 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007 New York is the best place in the world to start or grow a career, and City government is filled with opportunities for nearly every occupation. With so many diverse positions, talented individuals who want to grow…

  • Diaspora Qigong

    Diaspora Qigong

    To participate please contact cpean@enyrestoration.org

  • East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk

    East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk

    Join your neighbors in a day of family fun, around our 8th Annual East Brooklyn Run/Walk. Prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers! Snacks. Entertainment. Clubs, Walkers, and families are encouraged. We are a judgment-free/celebration-rich zone! Sat., October 8, 2022, 8:00 am- Check-In, Group Warm-Ups, 9:00 am- Race Begins – Rain or Shine.…

  • Holiday Toy Giveaway!

    Holiday Toy Giveaway!

    BMS Family Health & Wellness Center and East New York Restoration LDC Present BMS Ashford, 650 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY • Get directions. Please let us know if you’re coming at 718-676-5920. Calling does not guarantee a toy. While limited supplies last. Please come early (1 pm). Happy Holidays from East New York Restoration LDC

  • The Mayor Needs Interns!

    The Mayor Needs Interns!

    Gain experience helping solve New York City’s most pressing issues. These are paid positions for motivated and professional high school, undergraduate, and graduate college students. Apply now! (info on flyer below)