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Police Athletic League Brings Free and Safe Summer Fun to Brooklyn Kids

Police Athletic League Brings Free and Safe Summer Fun to Brooklyn Kids

The free Playstreets program keeps children engaged in a wealth of recreational and arts activities in a safe environment.
Community Health Profiles: Karina Christiansen Challenges Accepted Food Advocacy Frameworks

Community Health Profiles: Karina Christiansen Challenges Accepted Food Advocacy Frameworks

Name, Title: Karina Christiansen PhD What work have you done for the community: I see my contribution as a public health researcher to challenge the way we have thought about food justice and community health.

It’s Getting Hot! How and Where to Stay Cool in Central Brooklyn!

In lieu of the first heatwave in 2018, the city is opening cooling centers, extending public pool hours, and issuing recommendations on how to stay cool and safe!
5 Reasons Summer With Cumbe Is Amazing!

5 Reasons Summer With Cumbe Is Amazing!

Still undecided about summer for your child? We've got at least 5 reasons summer in Cumbe's Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp is super fulfilling! Photo courtesy Cumbe Dance 1.
'Jump Into Summer Block Party' Centers Health in Brownsville

'Jump Into Summer Block Party' Centers Health in Brownsville

Bristol Street in Brownsville turned into a dance party, playground and health fair for the residents On Tuesday, the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center held its annual Jump into Summer Block Party on Bristol Street, an opportunity to brin
City Plans Pilot Program to Create Liveable, Affordable Basement Units in East New York

City Plans Pilot Program to Create Liveable, Affordable Basement Units in East New York

East New York's mix of one- and two-family homes with unoccupied basement units that could increase the city's stock of affordable housing.
Meet Community Advocate Anthony Beckford, Candidate for NY State Assembly District 42

Meet Community Advocate Anthony Beckford, Candidate for NY State Assembly District 42

Planning to tackle systemic poverty as an antidote to militant policing, Beckford vows to reform police accountability, affordable housing and the state's budget.
Central Brooklyn Residents: Celebrate Your Home at the 9th Annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo!

Central Brooklyn Residents: Celebrate Your Home at the 9th Annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo!

The free event provides information, panel discussions and workshops on subjects including first time home buying grants, foreclosure prevention, do it yourself repairs, tenant's rights and more.
Video: Brownsville Kids Pedal Against Bullying and Violence

Video: Brownsville Kids Pedal Against Bullying and Violence

The students of Brownsville's Gregory Jackson School took their anti-bullying message to the streets and were in for a great surprise!
Battling the Bite: How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitos and Ticks this Summer

Battling the Bite: How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitos and Ticks this Summer

In 2017, there were 21 cases of West Nile virus in NYC, two of which ended fatally. Tick-borne illnesses have also been on the rise: There were 381 reported cases in Brooklyn alone.