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Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Baby Aydin was born with a rare birth defect. But thanks to an innovative surgery done by doctors at NYU Langone, he's back home in Bed-Stuy.
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A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

The sensory gym was named in honor of longtime BKS board member Fran Bernstein, who passed way in 2017
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Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

“Mushrooms are just as fascinating as plants," said award-winning chef, Sophia Roe, during the event's panel discussion.
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Next up on the City's Vaccination List: Raccoons!

Next up on the City's Vaccination List: Raccoons!

Beginning now until the end of October, the City will begin vaccinating raccoons in Brooklyn to curb the spread of rabies.
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Just Say 'Yes' to Cannabis Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, With a Medicine-First Approach

Just Say 'Yes' to Cannabis Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, With a Medicine-First Approach

Tainted Love BK Hosts Cooking Classes to Educate About the Medicinal Benefits of Marijuana.
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The Brooklyn Cancer Center is Now Open

The Brooklyn Cancer Center is Now Open

With expert care and services for patients with all types of blood disorders, The Brooklyn Cancer Center is now open in Downtown Brooklyn.
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'It Saved My Life:' NYU Study Reveals How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Curb Alcohol Addiction

'It Saved My Life:' NYU Study Reveals How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Curb Alcohol Addiction

Two doses of psilocybin, the compound found in "magic mushrooms," reduced heavy drinking by 83% on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study finds.
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Mayor Adams' New Cannabis Initiative Aims to Light Up, Bring Equity to the Industry

Mayor Adams' New Cannabis Initiative Aims to Light Up, Bring Equity to the Industry

The first phase of Cannabis NYC will focus on ensuring that justice involved New Yorkers are able to apply for and secure retail licenses.
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Health Department to Spray Bklyn on Tuesday to Reduce Mosquitoes

Trucks will begin to spray on Aug. 23 in parts of Brooklyn and on Aug. 25 in Staten Island.
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Two West Nile Virus Cases Reported in NYC Amidst a Record Number of Infected Mosquitos Throughout the City

One of the West Nile virus cases was reported in Brooklyn, while the other was reported in Queens.
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