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Rep. Clarke Joins Healthfirst for Annual Health Expo in Brownsville

Rep. Clarke Joins Healthfirst for Annual Health Expo in Brownsville

Healthfirst's annual Health & Wellness Expo returns to Brownsville with free health screenings and wellness services to increase awareness around pressing health matters affecting the local community. Congresswoman Yvette D.
This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

The Lit Art Exhibit is an interactive experience that explores the relationship between words and images, and the connection between readers and words. The Lit Art Exhibit merges literature with art as well as interactive multi-media installations.
Video Installation at FiveMyles Gallery Channels the Pain and Love of the Haitian LGBTQ Community

Video Installation at FiveMyles Gallery Channels the Pain and Love of the Haitian LGBTQ Community

The mix-media video projection by Maksaens Denis presents a counterpoint to the negativity often directed at members of the LGBTQ community, focusing on love instead.

City's New $89B Budget Includes Discounted MetroCards, 3-K for All, Supportive Housing

The Fair Fares program aims to provide half-price transit fares to about 800,000 New Yorkers living under the federal poverty line and is set to launch in early 2019.
Not a Fan of Color-Conscious Casting? Get Used to It

Not a Fan of Color-Conscious Casting? Get Used to It

Hold onto your seats, white folks: Statistics indicate that by the year 2040, the white race will no longer hold the majority position in the United States. The goal realized. Photo credit: Bahaiteachings.
Donors Needed! Regional Local Blood Center Declares Emergency in NYC

Donors Needed! Regional Local Blood Center Declares Emergency in NYC

Currently, blood reserves are below the minimum of a seven-day inventory in local hospitals, according to New York Blood Center.
Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

For over 20 years, the Noel Pointer Foundation has offered citywide string music instruction year-round, coupled with special programs and activities in the summer. Photo courtesy Noel Pointer Foundation.
NYCHA Accused of Endangering Tenants, City Settles to Spend $2B to Address Health and Safety Issues

NYCHA Accused of Endangering Tenants, City Settles to Spend $2B to Address Health and Safety Issues

The U.S. Attorney's Office accuses NYCHA of misleading malpractices and failure to provide safe housing due to lead-paint violations, lack of heat, infestations, chronic elevator outages.
Video: See City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Dance with Pride at Brooklyn Pride Parade

Video: See City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Dance with Pride at Brooklyn Pride Parade

Participants and spectators alike did not hide their pride and showed love the Brooklyn way at this year's Brooklyn Pride Parade
Bklyn Library's 'Books & Beats' Program Encourages Brooklyn Students to Read

Bklyn Library's 'Books & Beats' Program Encourages Brooklyn Students to Read

The kickoff event provided Brooklyn families an opportunity to sign up for BPL's Summer Reading program to participate in activities and challenges all summer long.