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Studies: Obesity, Diabetes and Depression Rates Are Steadily Rising Among New Yorkers

The comprehensive series of studies revealed significant health discrepancies based on gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity.

Jul 12, 2018 4:14 PM Read more >

What's the Story Behind the Vanishing Trash Cans in Crown Heights?

A simple oversight, scrap metal thieves or something else? Residents puzzle over the low number of litter baskets in the neighborhood

Jul 12, 2018 11:15 AM Read more >

This Bed-Stuy Fitness Studio Offers a Place for Women of All Hues and Shapes to 'Fit In'

In March 2018, health and fitness advocate Ife Obi invested her savings into her passion and opened The Fit In Bed-Stuy, a fitness studio of her dreams.

Jul 12, 2018 10:29 AM Read more >

CM Cornegy, Mayor de Blasio Announce Groundbreaking of Brand-New Community Center in Marcy Houses

The community center will be the first of its kind in the housing development in more than 20 years (l to r): Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, a young Marcy Houses resident, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, State Sen.

Jul 12, 2018 8:47 AM Read more >

Reps Jeffries, Clarke Unveil $70B Proposal to Help Fix Public Housing

The five-year investment plan would allocate funds for repairs at public housing complexes, as well as job training and improvements to surrounding communities.

Jul 11, 2018 4:50 PM Read more >

Miss D and Her Dancing Dolls 'Bring It!' from the TV Screen to the Kings Theatre

Dianna "Miss D" Williams promises a "hotter-than-ever" show with more choreography, more costumes and more energy! Photo courtesy Mills Entertainment Are intense, fierce and energetic dance routines your thing? Then Bring It! Live is a must-see spect

Jul 11, 2018 3:20 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 3 Debuts with Great Lawn and an Exploratory Playground

'The Great Lawn' of Brooklyn Bridge Park adds five acres of urban greenery to the borough's waterfront and a playground for 'kids' of all ages. "The Great Lawn" of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Jul 11, 2018 12:03 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Elected Officials Rally Against Trumps SCOTUS Pick

Rep. Clarke and Councilmember Williams urged leading Democrats "to show courage, strengthen their spines" and reject the SCOTUS nomination.

Jul 10, 2018 5:17 PM Read more >

Zumba Yourself Fit with Free Classes in Bed-Stuy

The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network offers free Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bedford Neighborhood Health Action Center. Photo credit: uft.

Jul 10, 2018 1:25 PM Read more >

BP Adams Hosts Free Mortgage Assistance Program to Combat Foreclosure Spike in Brooklyn

The program will provide free legal services for foreclosure intervention and prevention, and allow homeowners to meet with mortgage servicers to discuss other mortgage solutions. Photo credit: The Real Deal Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Jul 10, 2018 11:52 AM Read more >