Cypress Hills National Cemetery

The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation was formed in 1983 by a group of activist residents and merchants. The company is a nonprofit community organization and serves more than 8,000 residents a year through a comprehensive array of community service programs and neighborhood development projects. Its mission is to revitalize the Cypress Hills community through economic development, housing preservation and the positive development of youth and families. Its programs include housing and counseling, community development, economic development, community organizations and The Cypress Hills Community School. The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation maintains headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y.