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In honor of President Obama’s National Day of Service and Remembrance, Congresswoman Clarke is hosting the first ev er “Green the Block” Service Day Event.



This day will be dedicated to remembering those that lost their lives in September 11th attacks and honoring them by committing ourselves to a Call to Action and Service in our community.



Where: Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

(1000 Washington Avenue Entrance)

Registration begins at 3pm sharp!

Event goes from… Continue

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy. Immediately following there will be a press avail at noon at the White House West Wing stakeout area to discuss opportunities in the new green economy and to announce the first major initiative of the Green the Block.



President Obama is committed to building a thriving clean energy economy… Continue

Brooklyn GreenBridge is pleased to announce the First Place winners!



Residential:

Lincoln Road R&B Block Association

For Lincoln Road between Bedford and Rogers Avenues in Lefferts Garden



Commercial:

Mid-Atlantic Block Association

For Atlantic Avenue (South Side) between Bond and Nevins Streets in Boerum Hill



The Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest is a project of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's GreenBridge program in cooperation with Borough… Continue

Hip Hop Caucus “Green the Block Campaign” and ALC “Green Vendor Expo”



A number of members of the CBC are members of the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) advisory board. HHC has recently announced their “Green the Block Campaign.”



Additionally, HHC will host a “Green Vendors Expo” during ALC to highlight the many green businesses, technologies and products in our communities. HHC would like to invite CBC members in invite their constituents to participate as vendors during the… Continue