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At Crown Heights Town Hall, Neighbors Unite to Combat Opioid Crisis in Brooklyn

At Crown Heights Town Hall, Neighbors Unite to Combat Opioid Crisis in Brooklyn

Studies have found that 56 percent of those who become addicted to painkillers found their drugs in their family's medicine cabinet Leaders in the Jewish and African-American communities held a town hall and panel discussion on the opioid epidemic in

A House of Healing and Community— New Wellness Center Opens in Clinton Hill

More than a wellness center , HealHaus is a social hub for the local community and includes a café, spaces for programming and more.

East New York -- NYC's Biggest 'Food Swamp?'

East New York has one of the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in the city, causing serious health implications for its residents. East New York has the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in NYC. Photo credit; NY Daily News.

Sen. Hamilton Launches First Participatory Budgeting at State Level

Senator Hamilton invites residents to brainstorm ideas, provide input and ultimately vote on how to spend $1 million in state capital funding at a n eighborhood assembly on Wednesday. State Senator Jesse Hamilton. Photo credit: nysenate.

Medgar Evers Prep Student Among Congressional Art Competition Winners

The 2018 Congressional Art Competition winner Tanisha Lord will be honored at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.; her winning artwork will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The 2018 Congressional Art Competition participants.

New Crown Heights Plant-Based Eatery Offers Comfort Food for Vegans and Carnivores Alike

Greedi Vegan features plant-based creations inspired by the owner's southern roots and features diverse healthy food on the go that's good for you and has great taste.
Video: Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours Reveal Brooklyn's Dark Side

Video: Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours Reveal Brooklyn's Dark Side

This tour will show you the morbid side of Brooklyn that history has tried to cover up. Two hours on this tricked-out trolley will change your perspective on Brooklyn's history.

Photos: Ready, Steady, Go! Brownsville Kids Gear up for Brooklyn Half Marathon with Free, New Running Shoes

The youngsters, all participants of Rising New York Road Runners, an initiative created to develop movement skills through running and fitness activities, received free New Balance running shoes.

German's Soup, Legendary Guyanese Eatery, Has Opened in East Flatbush

German's Soup is bringing its famous cow heel soup -- and more -- all the way from Guyana to East Flatbush! German's Soup opened its first U.S. outpost this past weekend in East Flatbush.

Video: Domestic Violence Survivors Get Mother's Day Pampering in Bed-Stuy

Jericho Road, Inc.'s 'Sponsor a Survivor' event used makeup and motivational speakers to help domestic violence survivors feel beautiful inside and out. Cosmetology school students give makeovers to domestic violence survivors.