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Elected Brooklyn officials responded to de Blasio's pledge to overhaul NYPD policies related to marijuana arrests, decrying the racial disparities with regards to police enforcement.

Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual introspection, a celebration of the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of what became the Qur'an.

The youngsters, all participants of Rising New York Road Runners, an initiative created to develop movement skills through running and fitness activities, received free New Balance running shoes.

NYC Comptroller Stringer estimates a potential $1.1 billion marijuana market for New York City

German's Soup is bringing its famous cow heel soup -- and more -- all the way from Guyana to East Flatbush! German's Soup opened its first U.S. outpost this past weekend in East Flatbush.

Jericho Road, Inc.'s 'Sponsor a Survivor' event used makeup and motivational speakers to help domestic violence survivors feel beautiful inside and out. Cosmetology school students give makeovers to domestic violence survivors.

The health department's new 'We're Here' campaign aims to inform New Yorkers about the free mental health support available to them Photo credit: Charters Towers In an effort to change the conversation around mental health -- and to keep it going --

Brooklyn Children's Museum's ColorLab will be a space for young creative minds to experiment with art and new ideas through collage, sculpture and other artistic forms of expression.

The Bushwick Grows! Community Farm will provide interactive learning opportunities and local access to healthy food choices Photo courtesy Rebuilding Together NYC On Friday, volunteers from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ( LISC ) and Rebui

The comprehensive prison reform bill includes a series of changes to the Bureau of Prison's rehabilitation processes.