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To End The Cycle of Violence, Treat Trauma First, Says BK Doctor And New Author

To End The Cycle of Violence, Treat Trauma First, Says BK Doctor And New Author

Dr. Robert Gore, an ER physician, chronicles his views on violence and trauma in a new book.
New Birthing Center Coming to Crown Heights

New Birthing Center Coming to Crown Heights

SUNY Downstate received $2.7 million in federal funds to develop a new Women’s Health, Pediatric and Birthing Center.
CAMBA Hosts Baby Shower And Clinic For Moms in Need

CAMBA Hosts Baby Shower And Clinic For Moms in Need

The baby shower and clinic helped recently post-partum and new moms find direct access to healthcare.
State Budget Gives SUNY Downstate Money to Remain Open For Another Year

State Budget Gives SUNY Downstate Money to Remain Open For Another Year

The future of the central Brooklyn hospital center will be decided after a newly-formed advisory panel hands in its recommendations in April 2025.
New Poll Shows New Yorkers Struggling With Rising Food Prices

New Poll Shows New Yorkers Struggling With Rising Food Prices

Many New Yorkers are now purchasing less nutritious foods, like fresh produce and proteins, in order to stay within a budget.
EPA Starts to Tackle Poisonous Vapor Clean-Up in E. Williamsburg, Greenpoint

EPA Starts to Tackle Poisonous Vapor Clean-Up in E. Williamsburg, Greenpoint

The vapors may have impacted more than 1,000 Brooklyn properties for decades, according to the Gothamist.
High Health Care Costs Pushes New Yorkers Into Debt, Alternative Lifestyle Choices

High Health Care Costs Pushes New Yorkers Into Debt, Alternative Lifestyle Choices

About half of the New Yorkers who were surveyed said an emergency medical bill of $1,000 would put them into debt.
Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Nine Brooklyn public schools will open school-based mental health clinics to help students cope with a variety of issues.
BK Brooklyn Borough President Throws Big Brownsville Baby Shower

BK Brooklyn Borough President Throws Big Brownsville Baby Shower

Festivities included arts & crafts, games, workshops and a bag chock-full of new-parent resources and baby supplies.
More Money for Fruits, Veggies And Grains For WIC Program

More Money for Fruits, Veggies And Grains For WIC Program

This is the first update the WIC program has seen in 10 years.