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NY Governor Signs New Legislation to Help Breast Cancer Survivors

NY Governor Signs New Legislation to Help Breast Cancer Survivors

New legislation will allow breast cancer survivors to have proper insurance coverage for chest reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.
As Medicare Enrollment Begins, City Encourages Older Brooklynites to Use Free Counseling Program

As Medicare Enrollment Begins, City Encourages Older Brooklynites to Use Free Counseling Program

HIICAP is a completely free, statewide Medicare counseling program that NYSOFA says can help beneficiaries to navigate their options during open enrollment
Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Expands in Brooklyn

Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Expands in Brooklyn

NYC will be opening up 30,000 new MPV vaccination appointments on Oct. 6, at 4:00pm., under the new eligibility guidelines
Governor Hochul Provides Latest COVID-19 Updates for New York

Governor Hochul Provides Latest COVID-19 Updates for New York

Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
New York City Just Got A No-Cost Doula Program for Underserved Residents

New York City Just Got A No-Cost Doula Program for Underserved Residents

Councilmember Jennifer Gutierrez's latest accomplishment has been landing a program to pay for doula services in marginalized neighborhoods.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.