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Greenlight's Civic Engagement Series Welcomes Make The Road NY

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A Natural Supplement to Prevent Postpartum Depression?

photo credit: whattoexpect.com If you're stuck with the baby blues, science is here to help! Or if you're planning to have another baby and worry that your postpartum depression will strike again, there's good news on the way.
One Brave Mom Shares Her Experience with Postpartum Depression

One Brave Mom Shares Her Experience with Postpartum Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Recently, model Chrissy Teigen spoke up about her experience with postpartum depression (PPD), the No. 1 medical complication of pregnancy.

Social Entrepreneur Mawuli Hormeku Runs for City Council in East New York

Statistically superlative in terms of homicide rates and failing schools, Brownsville needs to kick its bad rap - and the key is to increase home ownership, says Mawuli Hormeku who is running for a City Council seat for District 42 against incumbent

Brownsville Fresh Food Box Program Returns in June

photo credit: amny.com A lot is changing in Brownsville and East New York: new housing, new retail and dozens of renovation projects afoot. And - the Brownsville Fresh Food Box program is just around the corner, starting its third season in June.

Bedford Union Armory Faces Unified Opposition from BK Officials

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Councilmember Jumaane D.

'Wellness Weekend' in Brownsville Aims to Break the Silence Around Mental Health

Scene from the documentary "Healing Neen" May is Mental Health Month ! The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network will celebrate Mental Health Month with three free activities in East Brooklyn beginning Friday, May 19, through Saturday, May

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Employment Opportunities in Brooklyn Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Retail Associate for a Hair Boutique job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Human Hair Boutique Job Title: Re

Pelvic Floor Training During Pregnancy Could Help Prevent the Need for ‘Barbaric’ Vaginal Mesh Surgery

photo credit: theconversation.com For millions of women, childbirth is a somewhat daunting yet thoroughly rewarding process.

BP Adams: Mayor's Homeless Plan for Crown Heights Needs 'Tweaking'

Eric L. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, during a town hall meeting in March. Criticizing a plan by Mayor Bill de Blasio, to bring new shelters to Brooklyn.