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Kings County Doctor Performs Innovative Hand Surgery While Patient is Awake

Kings County Doctor Performs Innovative Hand Surgery While Patient is Awake

The 45-minute surgery doesn't require general anesthesia nor pre-operative procedures such as EKGs or chest X-rays, and is expected to have fewer complications Dr.
Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

The town hall was called by Councilwoman Ampry-Samuels to include NYCHA residents and their feedback in the legal process. Alicka Ampry-Samuel addresses the full room and commences the emergency town hall meeting this past Monday.
Brooklyn Kids to Compete in Bklyn Library's Annual Robotics League Championship

Brooklyn Kids to Compete in Bklyn Library's Annual Robotics League Championship

Kids and teens from eight local libraries will head to the central branch for a hyper-visual competition of wits, skill and STEM learning. Photo credit: Gregg Richards for Brooklyn Public Library The kids worked toward this moment all spring long.

Op-Ed:Families Belong Together

Child abuse is child abuse. No matter the national origin of the child. No matter a parent's journey to our shores. No matter what. What Trump is doing not only offends me as an American, but also as a father and as a human.
Photos: Healthfirst's Annual Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Brownsville

Photos: Healthfirst's Annual Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Brownsville

Healthfirst's annual Brownsville health expo encourages local residents to take charge of their health and feel good about it Photo courtesy of Healthfirst On Saturday, Healthfirst hosted its annual Healthy Village Brownsville, a day dedicated to edu

Afro Pas de Deux Festival Explores the Complexities of Race and Gender Through Dance

This year's festival will feature a conversation with renowned guest choreographers, a master class and a post-performance reception with the artists.

BP Adams Rejects Rezoning of 80 Flatbush Site, Demands Height Reduction

Adams calls for changes to the 80 Flatbush proposal including a 600-feet cap of the building, the consideration of new public school sites and the creation of a nearby subway entrance.
Brooklyn Book Festival Announces 2018 Lineup

Brooklyn Book Festival Announces 2018 Lineup

The Brooklyn Book Festival, NYC's largest free literary event, returns on the weekend of September 15! Photo courtesy Brooklyn Book Festival The Brooklyn Book Festival Literary Council celebrated the annual launch of the Brooklyn Book Festival ( BKBF
Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

A report by the NY State comptroller finds: B etween 2009 and 2017, job growth exceeded 70 percent in Bedford Stuyvesant, and business sales have more than doubled in the area. Bed-Stuy is booming. Photo credit: allevents.
Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

The funding will benefit the Flatbush Development Corporation, the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, Housing & Family Services of Greater New York, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Legal Aid Society.