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Listen to “The Trust for Public Land revitalizes PS 197 in Brooklyn – YAYYYYYY” on Spreaker.

Our organization is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors.

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Terraformation is just one of 10 organizations recognized by the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) as winners of the 2025 Keeling Curve Prize (KCP). The Keeling Curve Prize — overseen by GWMP, a Brooklyn Story Lab partner — supports organizations developing practical, scalable answers to the climate crisis.

This year, the 10 winning organizations were announced by Jacquelyn Francis, Founder and Executive Director of GWMP, at the TED Countdown Summit main stage in Nairobi, Kenya, awarding $50,000 to each project to help expand their impact in the fight against climate change.

Learn more about the 10 winning organizations — and GWMP — here.

Travel 200 miles from any country’s shoreline and you enter the “High Seas,” the UN’s designation for international waters. The High Seas might as well be the Wild West, as there are few laws that govern this territory, which covers 43% of Earth’s surface (the ocean itself covers 71%). That chaotic lack of law jeopardizes the future health of the ocean, including the Blue Economy: the food that 3 billion people globally count on, and the economic opportunities on which 11% of the planet depends.

Elephant Mothers Elephants are a matriarchal species. This year, World Elephant Day (August 12) is honoring both the matriarch elephants AND the women conservation leaders and rangers in communities in Africa and Asia who are working to protect them.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR BROOKLYN STORY LAB READERS Expert Fundraising Offer for BSL Readers Fundraising is expensive. Yes, it takes money to make money, and hiring a consultant can be hugely impactful, but doing so can also be costly. For startups or small nonprofits already reeling from the shock and awe of recent political events, that can create a barrier to entry that has existential implications. Our strategic partners at boutique fundraising firm Hudson Ferris have come up with a dynamic solution: a new platform called Margaret, which democratizes the fundraising experience at an affordable price point (hundreds a month as opposed to thousands). Membership offers unlimited fundraising questions from experts in the field via the platform. Margaret already includes partners such as Civic Hall (which has 62,000 members), fundraising CMS platform Arreva, and donor-research tool DonorAtlas, the latter two of which have integrated Margaret into their platforms. To learn more about Margaret — and a special introductory package for the Brooklyn Story Lab community — visit here. Take a Video Tour of Margaret

July/August Calendar Though the new Administration has banned references to many, there are social-awareness days or tentpole events every month that can help organizations like yours connect to a larger, purpose-driven audience. By creating content connected to these key dates, you have the potential to create viral experiences. Here are the global dates that stand out to us in July and August. 6/30-7/3: Green Climate Fund Board Meeting (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) 6/30-7/3: International Business Forum (Seville, Spain) 6/30-7/4: SDG Investment Fair (Seville, Spain) 7/6-7/7: BRICS Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 7/7-7/11: Montreal Protocol, 47th Meeting (Bangkok, Thailand) 7/7-7/25: International Seabed Authority Assembly (Kingston, Jamaica) 7/8-7/11: AI for Good Global Summit (Geneva, Switzerland) 7/11: World Population Day 7/12: International Day of South-South Cooperation 2024 7/12: International Malala Day 7/14-7/23: UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (New York, U.S.) 7/17: Day of International Criminal Justice 7/18: Nelson Mandela International Day 7/27-7/29: UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) 7/29: International Tiger Day 7/31: World Ranger Day 8/5-8/8: UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (Awaza, Turkmenistan) 8/9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 8/10: World Lion Day 8/12: International Youth Day 8/12: World Elephant Day 8/19: World Humanitarian Day 8/20: World World Mosquito Day Day 8/23: International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 8/24-8/28: World Water Week (Stockholm, Sweden) 8/26: Women’s Equality Day 8/27: World Lake Day 8/29: International Day Against Nuclear Tests Ask us how to create noteworthy content that connects with these dates for your purpose-driven organization or brand — or how to get more attention for your social media, digital media, or feature stories. Contact Us Let’s Tell Your Story Brooklyn Story Lab is a globally focused media consultancy that creates content solutions for purpose-driven organizations, with a particular focus on their social good commitments. Our work is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — a blueprint for making sure no one on the planet is left behind. If you would like your purpose-driven project to reach new audiences and deliver more impact, we’d love to help you tell the story through our Content Solutions:   Articles and Impact Stories Brand Strategy Campaign Ideation and Execution Content Strategy and Storytelling Fundraising Collateral and Strategy Newsletters Op-Eds and Thought Leadership Podcasts: Audio and Video Seminars, Panels, and Moderated Events Social Media Campaigns and Events Storytelling Workshops Strategic Partnerships Video: Longform and Short Web Design and Development Please send us more information about your project so we can help you get started. Fill out our contact form here, or email info@brooklynstorylab.net.   Get in Touch

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We are deeply shocked and disheartened to share that the Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day’s church van has been stolen. This van is more than just a vehicle—it serves their community by transporting members to services, outreach events, and vital programs. Its loss is a heavy blow to the work we do and the people we serve.

We are appealing to the conscience of our community: If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the van, please come forward. Contact 718-284-1097, your tip—no matter how small—could make a difference.

Early Voting: June 14 – June 22

Primary Election Day: June 24

Step 2:Elected officials shape the policies and funding that impact our work and community. When we show that our staff and community members are voters, it strengthens our voice. Visit the GodSquad office to register to vote! For questions, please reach out to Christine at Path@67clergycouncil.org.

Upcoming Community Partner Events

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Join Not On My Watch, VIP Community Services, and SBH Health System, in proud partnership with Right To Be and L’Oréal Paris, for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, education, and action! Whether you’re a teen, adult, senior, parent, professional, or just someone who wants to make a difference—this FREE, interactive training will equip you with tools to stand up for yourself and others.

Be BronX Street R.E.A.D.Y.

Street Harassment Awareness Training & Resource Fair

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |  6:00 PM

 SBH Health System – 4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY

Click Here to Register

We Will Be Street R.E.A.D.Y., BronX Street READY:

R – Recognize the signs

E – Empower yourself and others

A – Act with confidence

D – Defend your rights

Y – You are not alone

 What to Expect:

•  Learn how to protect your safety in public spaces
•  Street Harassment Intervention Training using the powerful 5D’s:
• Distract. Delegate. Document. Delay. Direct.
•  Self-defense basics
•  Access to local resources and support services
•  Free giveaways & light refreshments
•  Open discussions with local providers

 Key Takeaways:

• Understand what street harassment really is—and isn’t
• Learn how to safely interrupt or respond when it happens
• Discover why reporting matters and how to do it safely
• Leave feeling confident, equipped, and never alone

Open to all genders, all ages, all communities. Because safety has no boundaries.

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Our 4.5 hour celebration to LOVE OUR MOTHER EARTH and to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day with the founders, 400th Anniversary of New York with Borough President Mark Levine and Commissioner DCAS Molina & DOT Rodriguez and 40th Anniversary of Milestone Broadcast Corporation our for profit full service multimedia, multicultural corporation with Founder, Reverend Paul Sladkus All Faiths and Spiritual.  

BOTTOM LINE IT TAKES MONEY, GREAT TALENT ( Austin put Run of Show link here) AND A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF PREPERATION WITH TALENTED HARD WORKING PEOPLE. Good News Corporation, our nonprofit, 501 C 3 Corporation, the producer, along with OMMM THANKS THEM ALL 

Our caring sponsor donors were: Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Good News Corporation, OMMM, EarthDay.org, Valley Bank, Pep Realty/Tribeca Records Soho Johnny, Necromantic, Hugg a Planet, Jeff Gitterman Wealth Management, Swift Rails, Andronik Kardashev, NYC DCAS & DOT, American Oriental Arts Foundation, Blue Planet Alliance/Brooklyn Story Labs, Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE, POPNation, Peace Lights, NY City Parks, Times Square Alliance, SAPO, Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships, Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central, UNDP, Equator Initiative, Earth Day Initiative NY, We Don’t Have Time, Unify, Hubcast, Extreme Hangout, We The Planet, Cosmic Rhapsody, Rove, The Arena, FiVth Experience, AY Young, My Green Pod, Belouga, Ocean Bottle, Hope Hydration, Herring Protectors and Good News Broadcast

WE ALSO THANK OUR FRIENDS, MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND AUDIENCE FOR BELIEVING IN US SINCE 2002. 

The not so Good News is that Good News Corporation LOST MONEY..so if you or anyone you know can pitch in to help us keep these events going here is the link:

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Next event is the International Day of Peace and Climate Week Kick Off in Times Square on September 20 & 21,2025- JOIN US NOW…212 647 1212. 

Peace, LOVE & HEALTH to you all.

Lastly, if you care about your money, please tune in to WOR 710 Radio on Sunday at 10:30 AM. Here you can listen and call in to Legal Expert and Elder Care Lawyer, 14 Year NYS Representative and Dr. Phil, ET, Good Morning America…Guest Lawyer, Ann-Margaret Carrozza, ESQ. 

Ann is BRILLIANT, AND YOUR MONEY IS BRILLIANT, AND YOU ARE BRILLIANT IF YOU ARE SMART ENOUGH TO PROTECT IT.

Paul Sladkus is Ann’s Co-Host. Email me paul.sladkus1@gmail.com if you want me to ask her a question, or just call in (800-321-0710) and listen; it might be one of the most important programs in you and your family’s life.

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LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: “All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

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LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

For more information contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212

New York, NY, Montauk, NY

PS – SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR FRIENDS AND MEMBERS: Looking for a vacation rental, SHORT TERM, in Montauk, this year and or entire summer in 2026, here is our listing https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/04/16/36000-2br-one-of-a-kind-summer-rental-opportunty-historic-montauk-manor-montauk/  call me. Paul 917 687 1790

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He was previously a journalist who held newsroom-leadership positions at The Huffington Post (Executive Editor), The Boston Phoenix (Editor in Chief), The New York Daily News (Deputy Managing Editor), and Spy Magazine (Editor).

In 2016, Lance received a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award for his editorial work related to the SDGs. In 2017, Lance was named to the Leadership Council for the UN’s Media for Social Impact Summit. He is on the Board of World Elephant Day and for four years has been a volunteer commissioner for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Commission on Education and Communications.

To get in touch with him about working with Brooklyn Story Lab, visit brooklynstorylab.net, or find him on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancegould/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancegould7/

#LanceGould

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After over 20+ wonderful years in the neighborhood, Earth Speaks will be closing its doors in the coming week, as Bi will be moving on to new creative ventures. Everything must go and is currently 50% off – please help support and spread the word 

Here’s a little video I meant to share with everyone ages ago! One of the last times many of us gathered in celebration of Al at Earth Speaks back in 2023

From Bi: 

Hi friends, family, and neighbors,

 

After 24 wonderful years, Earth Speaks is closing its doors, and I’d love for you to join me in celebrating the memories and moments we’ve shared.

On December 14th, 2024, I’ll be hosting a store closing event, and I invite you to come and choose items that hold special meaning for me.

In the spirit of continuance beyond this farewell, I’m offering a “pay what you wish” donation pledge, with all proceeds going to the store’s GoFundMe fund.

Each item carries its own unique significance, and it would mean the world to both me and Al if you took a piece of this journey with you.

Thank you for your support over the years. I hope to see you there.
Warmly,

Bi Li

 

Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Al’s passing.

I began writing several versions for this email invite, struggling to find the right words to express how much he is dearly missed.. each and every day.

With a profound sense of gratitude for all of the memories and wonderful connections he made possible-

I found myself crying, as I deleted each one…

And at the end of everything, all I could hear was Al’s voice, saying:

“Jen, just send the damn invite.”

So here it is.

If you’re in town, please join us for a (better late than never!) memorial service to celebrate the life of our friend Al. 

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Hope to see you there.

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