Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide how a portion of a public budget will be spent. Councilmember Stephen Levin, who represents the 33rd District, has allocated at least $1 million of his discretionary funding for capital projects to PB. Community members have been working to flesh out ideas generated [...]
We have two exciting ways for you to get involved with food & community this week: Kickstart the Northside Town Hall: Support our project with fellow local civic leader The People’s Firehouse to convert a historic firehouse on Wythe Avenue to a one-of-a-kind center for arts and community services. The Northside Town Hall Community and Cultural [...]
“Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them!” – Unknown Volunteer Open House @NAG Office. 110 Kent Ave. 2nd Floor [little brick building surrounded by East River State Park @ N8th] 7-9pm Drop by and learn about the many ways you can volunteer to make change in the neighborhood
Art & History Celebration of Legendary “People’s Firehouse” Williamsburg Art Gallery Open House Night Friday, October 9th, 6pm A diverse mix of long-time and new Williamsburg activists and residents will join together at the Engine Company 212 building—the site of the future Northside Town Hall Community & Cultural Center—Friday October 9th for a public event [...]
NAG is proud to receive support from the following foundations (click for more information):
