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Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Maysaa El Zoghbi, a physican at NYU Langone Hopsital- Brooklyn, says screening at or around the age of 45 is key.
The State is Making The Wrong Assessment on SUNY Downstate

The State is Making The Wrong Assessment on SUNY Downstate

The state is demonstrating a lack of appreciation of the nature, scope, and far-reaching impact of the hospital's clinical operation.
Close The Northern Border, Governor Hochul

Close The Northern Border, Governor Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul must decide whether she's committed to public safety and close the border, or be part of the progressive left that believes in open borders.
An Effective, Community-Led Approach to Grant Making in Brooklyn

An Effective, Community-Led Approach to Grant Making in Brooklyn

It is crucial to invest in smaller Community Based Organizations using a community-led, collaborative funding approach to bridge the health equity gap in Brooklyn.
Wakanda Forever! How New York State is Creating Living History

Wakanda Forever! How New York State is Creating Living History

Black history is being created right now in New York, says State Senator Kevin Parker.
Brooklyn Drug Overdoses on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know

Brooklyn Drug Overdoses on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know

Gen Z is eschewing alcohol consumption in favor of drug use, leading to more overdoses in Brooklyn.
Black Americans Deserve More Health Care Options, Not Less

Black Americans Deserve More Health Care Options, Not Less

We must spend as much as 10% of the nation's GDP on health care in Black communities.
Build Your Child's Educational Wealth Now

Build Your Child's Educational Wealth Now

NYC school children can start saving for college through NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program, which will provide $100 in seed money and matching funds.
Congress: Don't Let Zip Codes Dictate Veterans' Access to Healthcare

Congress: Don't Let Zip Codes Dictate Veterans' Access to Healthcare

Critically ill veterans should never be denied emergency transportation due to restrictions under VA policies, which is why Congress must pass the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.
New 25-Story Buildings May Avoid Environmental Reviews

New 25-Story Buildings May Avoid Environmental Reviews

The adoption of the Fast Green Track will take away our right to know what is happening in our community.