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Your Exclusive Anti- 'Alternative Facts' Weekend

Here comes the weekend, whether you like it or...

How Many College-aged Women Get Pregnant Every Year? Numbers Are Down

In American culture, college-aged women are often associated with sorority parties, meetings on the quad, and sports events rather than baby showers and prenatal doctor's visits.

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Vows to Keep Brooklyn a 'Sanctuary City' for Immigrants, at Swearing-in Ceremony

Congresswoman Clarke taking oath Brooklyn Representative Yvette D. Clarke, joined by family members, on Wednesday was administered the ceremonial oath of office for her 6th term in Congress.

Following Kalief Browder Tragedy, Sen. Hamilton Pushes for Age Increase in Criminal Responsibility

(l to r): Kalief Browder, State Sen. Jesse Hamilton Following the tragic story of New Yorker Kalief Browder — the teen who spent years in jail at Rikers Island on false accusations-- State Sen.

Rep. Jeffries to Deliver Major Speech in Brooklyn on Trump Presidency

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) On Thursday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. , U.S.

Meet the kitchen table 'momtrepreneurs' who used their own breastfeeding woes to corner the 'lactation' foods market

On a cold, windy Easter Sunday while most people are preparing their holiday dinner, Jennifer Acuna pulls up into a deserted Pizza Grille parking lot to meet her friend for a business transaction.

10 Steps to Help Prevent SIDS

Parents who know about SIDS may think of it as their worst nightmare. Sudden infant death syndrome is known as SIDS or crib death. It's when a baby 12 months or younger dies during sleep with no warning signs or a clear reason...
City's Health Department Works on Rx to 'Cure Violence'

City's Health Department Works on Rx to 'Cure Violence'

At least 127 community events held; 124 high-risk individuals helped; and 206 conflicts mediated. These numbers give insight to the Cure Violence method's impact on Brooklyn over the past year.
PREGNANT WOMEN WHO FAIL TO TAKE MULTIVITAMINS CAN SET BACK THEIR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT BY A YEAR

PREGNANT WOMEN WHO FAIL TO TAKE MULTIVITAMINS CAN SET BACK THEIR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT BY A YEAR

The issue of taking supplements is controversial for pregnant women, with research last year suggesting that it was a waste of money to take anything except folic acid and vitamin D... To read more, go here .

Airbnb Vs. NYC: Brooklyn Residents Weigh In

Carl Utz of Fort Greene While the legal battle between Airbnb and New York City continues to heat up, BK Reader decided to hit the streets of Central Brooklyn to get the opinions of local residents on the long-term viability of the home sharing servi