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City Wants New Yorkers to Know: 'We're Here' for Your Mental Health

The health department's new 'We're Here' campaign aims to inform New Yorkers about the free mental health support available to them Photo credit: Charters Towers In an effort to change the conversation around mental health -- and to keep it going --
Bushwick Grows! New Community Farm Promotes Healthy Living

Bushwick Grows! New Community Farm Promotes Healthy Living

The Bushwick Grows! Community Farm will provide interactive learning opportunities and local access to healthy food choices Photo courtesy Rebuilding Together NYC On Friday, volunteers from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ( LISC ) and Rebui
Letter from the Editor: My Umi Says...

Letter from the Editor: My Umi Says...

"I don't wanna write this down, I wanna tell you how I feel right now My Umi says shine your light on the world Shine your light for the world to see…" ~ Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def Dear Brooklyn Readers, Umi means mother in Arabic.
Cumbe: African Dance and Culture Summer for Kids

Cumbe: African Dance and Culture Summer for Kids

Cumbe offers African dance summer camp for children Summer is a time for your little ones to create bright-colored costumes, play explorative games, sing uplifting songs and dance to spirit filled music.

Community Board Votes Against Contested Flatbush 80 Megadevelopment

Community Board 2 rejected the proposed Flatbush 80 project with a vote of 32-1.

New Rule: NYC Food Chains Must Provide Extensive Calorie Labeling for Prepared Foods

As Americans consume one-third of total calories from foods prepared outside the home, it is important for them to know how many calories these foods contain, says the health department.

City's 'Clear Curb' Program is Killing Business, Small Business Owners Claim

The mayor's 'Clear Curb' program, designed to ease city congestion by limiting curbside access, is deterring customers of small businesses, owners say.

Get a Taste of the Islands as the Little Caribbean Tour Returns for its Second Season

The tour aims to bring continued exposure to the newly created "Little Caribbean" neighborhood, its cultures, foods and arts.

'Benefit Kitchen' App Helps Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Residents Unlock Federal, State and Local Benefits

The Benefit Kitchen platform empowers local residents with financial information about their eligibility for benefits, how to apply and how it can impact their budgets.

Brownsville's Wellness Fest Mixes Fun with Mental Health Awareness

The third annual Wellness Fest promoted making mental health and self-care a priority for your general wellbeing. The Wellness Fest offered Brownsville residents tons of information about caring for their mental wellbeing.