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Revamp of Flatbush Caton Market Brings Affordable Housing, Community Space

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7 Tips for Managing Pregnancy and Early Motherhood With Fibromyalgia

photo credit: health.usnews.com Pregnancy can often bring about many symptoms that are similar to fibromyalgia — fatigue, nausea, joint ache and brain fog to name a few — which can compound symptoms of the disease.
Photos: The Community Honors 'Baba Chuck'

Photos: The Community Honors 'Baba Chuck'

Scenes from a video tribute to Baba Chuck Davis On Sunday inside of the BAM Gilman Opera House, the community gathered to pay loving tribute to one of the community's most beloved leaders of African arts and Culture: Baba Chuck Davis who passed away
Google Taps Bed-Stuy Entrepreneur Angelina Darrisaw as Bklyn's Digital Career Coach

Google Taps Bed-Stuy Entrepreneur Angelina Darrisaw as Bklyn's Digital Career Coach

The Internet: a digital network where global access, net neutrality and-- if you so choose-- anonymity affords boundless opportunities to build a following around a project, product or identity.

Education Key to Reducing Sleep-Related Infant Deaths

photo credit: Sioux City Journal Each year in the state of Iowa, 35 to 40 seemingly healthy infants die on average in their sleep.
Memorial Day Weekend Event Picks

Memorial Day Weekend Event Picks

With a long weekend on deck, the real question is what NOT to do. Don't holla at ladies like you on a one day pass. Don't bring flowers to folks with allergies. Don't bring your jump off to your best friend's wedding.
Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: MJHS RN Care Manager - Brooklyn, NY job in Brooklyn, NY Company: MJHS Job Title: RN Care Manager - Brooklyn, NY Job Type: Full-time, Par

Flatbush

It's common to see outdoor vendors selling Caribbean products. There's a large Caribbean population in Flatbush. Flatbush, Brooklyn-- also known as "The Flossy," has a population of 110,875.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not

Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not

Women who rely on medication often face a tough choice during pregnancy. They want to keep their babies safe and reduce the risk of harm, but many take daily prescriptions to relieve pain, balance hormones, or control their emotions.

Protests Erupt Outside of Sen. Hamilton's Office Following Tuesday's State Senate Election

Photo by Jean-Pierre Chigne for BK Reader On Tuesday night, Democrat Brian Benjamin won a special election for the State Senate in Upper Manhattan, giving Democrats control over the New York State Senate and therefore a legislative edge.