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The free HelpMeQuit app connects future ex-smokers to smoking cessation resources and 'quit buddies,' awards badges for reaching non-smoking milestones and includes games for distraction Photo credit: The Bulletproof Blog On Thursday, the Health Depa

While waiting for almost six months for the landlord to begin repairs on the building, Who's Your Doggy continued serving its loyal customers - until the owner called it quits in December Photo credit: Myrtle Avenue Partnership Who's Your Doggy , For

Jumaane Williams has a long history of progressive, on-the-ground activism, addressing issues such as public safety and policing, gun violence and immigration, tenant harassment Photo courtesy office of Councilmember Jumaane Williams Is Councilmember

Influenza, which usually peaks between January and March, can be deadly for young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illness and people over 65 Photo credit: abc.

Founded by a Brooklyn Businesswoman and mother in need of an affordable workspace, Prosper Gowork offers 24-hour, seven-day access to a functional space for on-the-go professionals Elena Drakos, founder and president of Prosper Gowork, at the new spa

Over 1,000 residents representing Haiti, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and more gathered at Broadway and 7th avenues for a "Rally Against Racism"

Kamin Health Urgent Care in Crown Heights offers free lead testing for children throughout the month of January Photo credit: Environmental Working Group With the recent revelations about NYCHA's failure to conduct thousands of lead paint inspections

BAM hosted the 2018 free community event, featuring Mayor de Blasio, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and keynote speaker Jelani Cobb.

A young Bed-Stuy native uses turntables and a mic to give those who have been bullied messages of hope and encouragement.

Owners say Optimum outage cost their business "tens of thousands of dollars.