The oldest bar in NYC avoids its "last call"
Loycent “Loy” Gordon owns Neir’s Tavern, one of the longest-operating bars in the United States and debated as the oldest in New York City. Located in Woodhaven Queens, Neir’s recently […]
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Black Lives Matter.
Dear Brooklyn A Family: We are in the midst of a moral moment for this country, as an organization and as individuals. The murders in recent weeks of George Floyd, Breonna […]
"I am doing all I can to stay afloat."
Earlier this week, you met Tammeca Rochester, the owner and founder of Harlem Cycle , Harlem’s 1st and only indoor cycling studio, for whom Brooklyn A fought to secure a fair, […]
"If you can’t imagine it being played at the Apollo, you won’t hear it being played here."
When Tammeca Rochester, a lifelong athlete, wanted to go to spin class, she would have to leave her Harlem neighborhood and take a train downtown to a corporate studio. She […]
How is Damarys doing during COVID-19?
Earlier this week, you met Damarys – a mother who worked with Brooklyn A to prevent the foreclosure of her home in East New York, Brooklyn, where she lives with her […]
One of the many strong mothers in our community...
Something that we are all seeing during the coronavirus crisis is that unexpected hardships can lead to challenging circumstances. This is a lesson Damarys learned years ago. Close to twenty […]
We Cut the Ribbon!
On Friday January 31st, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that celebrated the opening of its newest community office located at 1471 Fulton Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, […]
Spring Growth and Blossoming Comes Early to Brooklyn A
We are happy to announce and welcome back Gloria Ramón to Brooklyn A as its Chief Development and Strategy Officer. Gloria served as the Director of Development and Communications at Brooklyn A […]
Brooklyn A & Errol Louis Shine a Light on Clients' Pursuit of Social & Economic Justice at Fall Event
Last Thursday, November 14th, supporters of Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A gathered at Robert NYC for “Small Plates, Big Ideas,” a cocktail reception recognizing the incredible achievements of Brooklyn A’s clients, […]
Brooklyn A Hosts Pro Bono Breakfast
On July 25th , Brooklyn A invited current and potential pro bono partners to a Pro Bono Breakfast at the offices of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, with whom we’ve partnered […]