Skip to content
Join our Newsletter
Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

The annual award, in memory of journalist Joseph E. Mohbat and Brooklyn student Verdery Knights, honors exceptionally gifted Brooklyn public high school seniors Casey Perez, winner of the 2017 Joseph E.

Pregnancy & Childbirth For Women With Congenital Heart Defects Can Be Especially Risky, Research Shows

photo credit: romper.com For many years, medical experts have believed that it's not safe for women with cardiac problems to get pregnant.

Block Party Becomes Summer Kickoff for New Health Action Center in Brownsville

The Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center is now open for business! On Wednesday, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene celebrated the opening of the Brownsville Health Action Center, located at 259 Bristol Street.
Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Senator Persaud's SD-Power19 recognized outstanding individuals and organizations for their service in their local communities SD-Power19 honorees with New York State Proclamation presented by Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud Senator Roxanne J.
Accidents Will Happen - Don't Beat Yourself up

Accidents Will Happen - Don't Beat Yourself up

Former EBA program parent as Infant safety/CPR Instructor By: Vanessa Penberg, Supervisor of Children's Services One of the most universal feelings that parents experience is regret over decisions that they believe caused their child to get hurt and

Racial Disparity in Infant Mortality Remains Persistent Public-Health Challenge

Babies of all races born in New Jersey die less frequently than in the past, and at a lower rate than in the nation at large.

Starbucks Brings "Community Store" to Bed-Stuy in 2018

Starbucks' "community store" is a nationwide collaboration with local vendors, suppliers and nonprofits image credit: commercialobserver.

The 46th Annual International African Arts Festival Returns to Fort Greene

The 2017 festival will be headlined by Fred Wesley, Tito Puente Jr.

Photos: Residents Groove to Silent Disco in East Flatbush

Silent Disco: the new way to party! Council Member Jumaane D. Williams and State Senator Kevin S.

Can Sharing Your Bedroom with Your Baby Come with Risks?

photo credit: The Times News It's healthiest to evict infants from their parents' bedroom at 6 months of age, suggests new research that runs counter to national guidelines.