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The weekend of poetry, music and debate celebrates Walt Whitman's work and complicated legacy

Brownsville, East New York and East Flatbush are most at risk for losing affordable housing

The Crown Heights institution needs to raise a minimum of $200,000 to stay afloat.

The Spike Lee production about black teenaged scientists on the quest to save a friend's life just debuted at this year's Tribeca Film Festival

Since the beginning of the measles outbreak last October, the city has confirmed 423 cases and is intensifying its efforts to get it under control.

 Yoga can work physical and psychological wonders -- particularly for the elderly who often struggle with pain, imbalance, osteoarthritis and other physical limitations.

The NY State Senate is currently mulling over a single-payer system that would eliminate co-pays and cover all New Yorkers

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas — but what is the history behind the holiday?

At age 8, Washington became a young legend on the courts of Brooklyn, before lifting Syracuse University to national prominence

The annual festival celebrates all things Japanese with an exciting program of contemporary and traditional performances and activities.