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State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

Among the honorees recognized by State Senator Parker were principals, assistant principals, parent coordinators and parent-teacher associations. State Senator and Councilmember Williams joined Healthfirst to honor NYC educators.
A Doula For Dads

A Doula For Dads

Doula For Dad provides services for men and male-identified people to prepare them for fatherhood and the aspects of manhood that relate to it When Desmond Seymour was 15 years old, he had a life-altering experience that went on to shape his adult li
New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

Though significantly smaller than a standard Target, the store's product assortment will cover all basic needs ranging from apparel to home goods, beauty products and groceries. Rendering courtesy Target.
How Old is Your Heart? Find out with this New Online Tool.

How Old is Your Heart? Find out with this New Online Tool.

The Heart Age Calculator calculates heart age based on questions about sex, age, height, weight, blood pressure, smoking status, and offers useful tips and resources to improve heart health. Photo credit: Harvard.
Project EATS: Growing Community on the Concrete of Brownsville

Project EATS: Growing Community on the Concrete of Brownsville

More than an urban farm, Project EATS provides healthy nutrition and workforce training, and fosters community through education, events and art.

Cornegy Brings Neighborhood Pop-Up Court to Bed-Stuy

Brooklynites who were issued civil summonses can resolve them at the City's Pop-Up Court without having to leave the neighborhood.
Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Take a seat, Brookynites: Fowler Square reopens with new trees, planters, benches, chairs and tables as well as new light poles and other upgrades to its infrastructure. Photo credit: ddc.nyc.
City Says It's Time to Quit Smoking, Raises Base Price for Cigarettes to $13

City Says It's Time to Quit Smoking, Raises Base Price for Cigarettes to $13

The city targets tobacco sales to give New Yorkers another incentive to quit smoking. Photo credit: CBS News Smoking just got more expensive for New Yorkers.
The Bushwick Collective’s Block Party Promotes New Murals and Neighborhood

The Bushwick Collective’s Block Party Promotes New Murals and Neighborhood

The seventh annual block party celebrates creativity, culture and community! Budding artist Sophie jumps for joy in front of her mural. Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing more fun than watching paint dry.
Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Body By Brooklyn is a local hidden gem that offers a full-service spa, a restaurant, a full bar and now co-working space! Body by Brooklyn "Psst, did you know? ...