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Unveiling of New Mega-High Rise in Fort Greene Sparks Excitement... and Concern

300 Ashland Place Photo: Gregory Ingram Several dozen real estate professionals and local elected leaders gathered Friday for "RED Night," which featured the unveiling of 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, one of Brooklyn's newest high-rise apartment

Following Fatal Shooting of Anti-Gun Violence Founder in Crown Heights, Councilmembers Call for Increased Funding Support

Lavon Walker Photo Credit: S.O.S Facebook Following the shooting death of Crown Heights resident Lavon "Boo" Walker on October 9 on Ocean Drive in Miami, Council Member Jumaane D.
How to create a safe sleep environment for your baby

How to create a safe sleep environment for your baby

Click here to view original web page at kfor.com OKLAHOMA — A local health department is providing tips on how to create a safe sleep environment for your baby.
October 15: Walk and Light a Candle in Remembrance

October 15: Walk and Light a Candle in Remembrance

New Yorkers touched by pregnancy and infant loss are walking to raise public awareness for National Perinatal & Infant Loss Day on Saturday, October 15. Walkers may register online at www.babystepswalknyc.org or in person, beginning at 3pm.
Black Privilege

Black Privilege

I recently had one of those moments that I've been analyzing over and over, simply questioning my spontaneous reaction to a situation, and to be honest, it's still bugging me.
Artshack Keeps Discovery, Creativity Alive in Bed-Stuy

Artshack Keeps Discovery, Creativity Alive in Bed-Stuy

Once a church, and then a bar, and then left vacant for over a decade, 1131 Bedford Ave is now home to Artshack Brooklyn , an all-inclusive, all-encompassing community ceramics art studio offering classes, workshops and parties for children and adult

Kim Hill: Still a Knockout!

Lena Horne, The Notorious B.I.G., Nora Jones, Jackie Robinson, Mos Def, Jay Z, Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jordan, Samuel L. Jackson, Shirley Chisholm...

Pregnancy: High Glucose Leads to Worse Outcomes

Higher glucose levels among pregnant women, even without existing gestational diabetes, were associated with higher risks of adverse maternal and birth outcomes, a small meta-analysis and evidence review found. To read more, go here...

Why Are Some Babies SO Much Harder Than Others?

The biggest surprise I had after becoming a mother last year was how much my son cried. For a week or so he was serene, then everything changed.

20 Brooklyn Nonprofits Selected as Finalists for 2016 Spark Prize

Photo: brooklyncommunityfoundation.