Brooklyn FAM Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn Brooklyn FAM is making multi-sensory storytelling accessible for the community on themes like intergenerational healing. Quilting a piece across multiple events, in-person story-sharing, and conversations with local storytellers is encouraging attendees to tell their own stories alongside others in... Learn More
October 30, 2025 All In for New York City Fall Cocktail Reception Join us at our annual fall cocktail reception as we come together to celebrate incredible leaders in the restructuring industry and raise funds in support of grassroots initiatives improving our great city. This year we are proud to recognize our honorees; Jeffrey Finger, Managing Director at Jefferies and Aparna Yenamandra, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis . Learn More & Buy A Ticket
CitizensNYC, Partners Launch “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Local Food Leaders Learn More
Back to All Articles Uncategorized May 18, 2023 NY4NY Honoree Spotlight: Peter Duchin: six degrees of ‘connection’ to NYC communities
July 31, 2025 From Floodwater to Forest: Southeast Queens Residents Organize for Environmental Justice For decades, the residents of Southeast Queens have lived with water in their basements and uncertainty on their doorsteps. Chronic flooding—driven by a persistently high groundwater table—has plagued neighborhoods like Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, Rosedale, and South Jamaica. In some homes, water pumps run constantly just to keep the floor dry. And while citywide... Learn More
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