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The Stars of New York Dance

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
So which community leader would not mind acting Usher's dance moves? Hint: This Brooklyn mover-and-shaker will spend part of the summer undergoing major restorarion for Cheryl Todmann's Stars of New York Dance competition in the Fall. Colvin W. Grannum, President and CEO of Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, will perform with Shani Worrell of Restoration’s Center for Arts & Culture’s Youth Arts Academy– www.restorationplaza.org/arts-and-culture/youth-arts-academy...

Business Wire- Goldman Sachs Partners with New York City Agencies to Finance Community Development in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and BRP Development announced an innovative $45 million real estate transaction to develop much-needed affordable housing and retail space in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. To be built under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s New Housing Marketplace Plan (NHMP), the new mixed-use, mixed-income project, called “The Bradford,” will...

Citybizlist-BRP, Goldman Team on $45M Bedford-Stuyvesant Project

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
NEW YORK - The NYC Housing Development Corp. (HDC), NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and BRP Development have completed a $45 million deal to develop 105 units of affordable housing and 9,700 square feet of retail space in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant.

RESTORATION CELEBRATES ANNUAL BENEFIT AND HONORS THREE ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
For Immediate Release For more information contact: Tracey Capers (718) 636-6906 tcapers@restorationplaza.org  

Two RDTC Members Receive BAM's Scripps Scholarship

Thursday, June 17, 2010
This marks the third year that members of the Restoration Dance Theatre Company are awarded distinguished Samuel H. Scripps BAM Scholarships. We are proud to acknowledge recipients Kourtney Charles and Ashley London. Kourtney and Ashley will receive $10,000 each for their participation in the DanceAfrica/Restoration partnership and their outstanding achievements in dance.Kourtney began dancing at Restoration at the early age of three. She has the distinction of participating in all fourteen...

DanceAfrica 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010
BSRC hosted its annual DanceAfrica Pre-Opening on Saturday, May 22nd. This was an electrifying prelude to Restoration's 14th season of performance in DanceAfrica. A Brooklyn community welcome was given to the Pamodzi Dance Troupe of Zambia. More than 700 people attended the event, which began with festivities of the Delta Sorority, followed by the drum call for the DanceAfrica artists and community.

So You Think You Can Dance

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Ade Chike Torbert began his dance training at Restoration and became a member of the Restoration Dance Theatre Company. We were so proud of his brother Sekou, who joined the Broadway cast of Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk! And now, Ade continues the tradition of artistic excellence as one of the final ten contestants for the television show So You Think You Can Dance. Each week he will have to wow audiences and judges alike in a variety of dance styles as America votes to determine who...

ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Restoration has been busy with its greening initiatives over the last few months. COOL ROOFS

KEVIN POWELL VISITS THE NYC JUSTICE CORPS

Friday, May 21, 2010
On Friday May 21, New York City Justice Corps members in our latest cohort were recognized for achieving their first milestone in the program, completion of service learning and job readiness. Kevin Powell, a renowned activist and writer, recognized the Corps members' accomplishments by presenting achievement awards. Additionally, Kevin Powell distributed his latest book, "The Black Male Handbook," to every Corps member. In an effort to promote reading and spark thoughtful...

Census 2010 Bed-Stuy

Thursday, April 29, 2010
How It benefits Our Community? When you fill out the census form, you're making a statment about what resources our community needs going forward. Accurate data reflecting changes in the community are crucial in apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billon per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and schools. That's more than 4 Trillion over a 10- year period for things like new roads and schools, and services like job training centers...

Newly Constructed Three Family Homes for Sale Now - New Foundations Homeownership Program

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Applications are now being accepted for (6) three- family homes currently being constructed at 467, 469, 477 & 529 Herkimer Street and 51 & 53 Albany Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

Eclipsing Corporeality: Depictions of and Beyond the Body

Saturday, April 10, 2010
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Colvin W. Grannum receives 2010 Dream of Equality Award from Asian American for Equality

Friday, March 19, 2010
New York City: Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) celebrated its 36th Anniversary at its Annual Lunar New Year Celebration honoring five exceptional individuals who have worked tirelessly to build and enrich the lives of countless New Yorkers and Americans. AAFE is proud to honor their accomplishments as community advocates and builders. The 2010 Dream of Equality awards was presented to the following leaders:   Honorable Margaret Chin, New York City Council Member, District 1

The New York Beacon- The Black Alumni of Pratt make wishes come true for the need

Thursday, March 4, 2010
One of the most creative and sought after inviations each year is to the year-end invitational only Black Alumni of Pratt (BAP) holiday party. BAP spares no expensein making certain that their guests- who support them year round- have a unique holiday... click here to read more!

Help Jennifer!

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation in collaboration with Black Veterans for Social Justice and The Icla DaSilva Foundation Bone Marrow Registry Drive

The Stars of New York Dance with Restoration's very own, President Colvin W. Grannum!

Friday, January 22, 2010
THE STARS OF NEW YORK DANCE! The Stars of New York Dance, presented Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, is a charitable, thrilling and judged dance competition likened to Dancing with the Stars but with the charitable mission of increasing children from low-income communities' access to dance.

The Black Alumni of Pratt Spreads Holiday Cheer

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information contact: Denise Wiggins 718.636.3479 The Black Alumni of Pratt spreads holiday cheer in giving to the needy.

To the Haitian Community

Thursday, January 14, 2010
To the Haitian Community, The board of directors and staff of BSRC wish to extend their heartfelt sorrow and dismay to the members of the Haitian community of New York City. To those of you who have not heard from your loved ones, our prayers are with you. To those of you, who have lost loved ones, please accept our condolences and prayers. We will be in contact with local leaders and elected officials to determine what role BSRC can serve in assisting you through this tragic event.

Chase Champions Communities

Thursday, January 7, 2010
In November, JP Morgan Chase executives presented Restoration President Colvin Grannum with a check for $175,000 to provide critical seed money as Restoration pursues three key initiatives in the year ahead. Building upon Restoration’s top ranked, 30-year old weatherization program, money will fuel a new business endeavor through which Restoration will triple the number of households served while creating jobs in the community, reducing energy costs and decreasing environmental emissions...

NYC Justice Corps Website Launch

Thursday, December 3, 2009
The NYC Justice Corps – a community reentry program for young adults in New York City – is pleased to announce that its website is updated and live! Designed and developed specifically for current and potential partners, the website includes useful information for the following audiences: • Young adults from the targeted neighborhoods interested in learning more about the benefits of the NYC Justice Corps and enrolling as Corps members at one of our two current sites;

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