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9 risk factors for premature birth

In the United States, one in 10 babies are born premature, or between 20 and 37 weeks. A full term of pregnancy is at least 40 weeks.
Building a Bridge to Brilliance in Bed-Stuy

Building a Bridge to Brilliance in Bed-Stuy

Female beautification masks by the Chokwe people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

BRIC, Open Society Foundations to Hold Town Hall on Race, Policing and the Community

Riot Police The killings of unarmed black civilians by the police have sparked a nationwide conversation around race and police violence.

4th Annual OKTOBERFEST Coming to Bed-Stuy

On Saturday, October 15, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Bed-Vyne Wine in Bed-Stuy presents the 4th Annual OKTOBERFEST 2016! This will be the biggest one yet! Come thru for the season's best craft beer, ciders, and we'll be celebrating Bed-Vyne Wine & Spir

Social Justice Center Members in Central Brooklyn Meet to Update Goals

Brooklyn Movement Center held its annual members meeting on Saturday, October 1 A lot has shifted in the past few years in the fight for social justice.

MTA Announces, two Subway Stops in Brownsville to Close for Next 5 Months

Beginning Monday, October 3, at 5:00am, MTA has announced service changes that will affect late night subway riders of the 3 and 4 trains in Brownsville.

Breastfeeding Tips For When You’re At Your Wit’s End

As a first-time mother, you're most likely already inundated with information of all things baby-related ? from the point of conception, to delivery, to after baby arrives, every detail is exhaustively covered in literature.

L'Shana Tovah (Happy New Year)!

Jesse Hamilton, Jacob Eisdorfer, Community Liaisons and Yaacov Behrman Happy Rosh Hashanah October 2 (at sundown) - October 4 Leshana tovah tikatev v'tichatem (???? ???? ???? ?????). Happy New Year. 5776.

Man Who Forged Judge's Signature to Steal Bed-Stuy Home Convicted of Grand Larceny

Joseph McCray, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, filed a fraudulent court order which granted him ownership of 119 McDonough Street A 54-year-old man who forged a a judge's signature to claim possession of his Bed-Stuy house, which he then sold, has been con

BP Adams Announces $26 Million Towards STEM Education in Brooklyn Schools

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.