Press and Publication

Effective, May 20, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Lambert as its Executive Director. As Executive Director, Michael is responsible for overall BID program management, including planning, project management and economic development for the Fulton–Nostrand commercial corridor. His daily activities will support the BID’s mission to enhance sanitation, safety and promote the Bed-Stuy...

Ms. Phillips, a 35 year old resident of Marcy Houses came to Jobs Plus operated by Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. She was referred by a family member who got word of this new program two weeks after its opening on April 15th. Ms. Phillips is raising her 14 year old daughter as a single parent. She has been unemployed for a year and worked with several programs in the area while on public assistance, yet had no success with finding employment until she found Jobs plus.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Restoration and Boys and Girls HS conducted a recognition and appreciation ceremony for our shared Job Readiness/Internship Program. This year some 40 students from Boys and Girls HS successfully completed our 12 hour course covering topics such as resume writing, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, being successful on the job and career planning. Following the class, the participants were interviewed by the potential internship sites and matches were made...

Alcohol Awareness month of April is celebrated with activities planned by Restoration’s Health Initiative, Partnership for a Healthier Brooklyn. The Partnership collaborated with schools to engage children in building awareness around alcohol impact in the neighborhoods of Canarsie and Crown Heights.

Restoration's workforce team is actively working with a range of employers to place Brooklyn residents in jobs. Take a look at our latest listing of hot jobs for positions were are currently prospecting candidates for. Given the number of positions we are looking to fill, our job development team is hosting weekly screenings for employers. Join us on Wednesdays @ 12 pm. for these weekly screenings.

The truth about TREES. They are a benefit to the community because of their air –cleaning properties that help reduce pollutants in the air that trigger respiratory ailments such as asthma. Studies have also shown the shade trees provide promote physical fitness and enhance our emotional health. With this information in hand, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation continues to work diligently to bring sources of “greening” into the community. 

Restoration, in collaboration with Boys and Girls High School, created an internship program for juniors and seniors who are on track for graduation. The program which is in its second year and has provided job readiness training to some 120 students. Nearly half of them have been placed on paid internships in a variety of settings including in school programs, food stores, non profits and local businesses. Our most recent cohort consisted of 10 students, 8 of whom interviewed this month. The...

Throughout the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, 30 member organizations of The Partnership For A Healthier Brooklyn at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, will screen an award winning documentary, ‘Soul Food Junkies’ by Byron Hurt. Screenings are taking place at various venues throughout the month, the vast majority of events will take place on Friday, February 22, in an effort to draw attention to the issue and spark conversations about healthy...

Tomorrow Feb 9th 2013, for all intensive purposes Restoration programs will be closed (i.e. YAA); however Room Rental and Restoration Plaza retail merchants will be open. All other commercial office tenants should be consulted directly. Please stay safe.