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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
5th Annual Black Artstory Month to Kick off with 'The Altar: Rituals of Healing...'

5th Annual Black Artstory Month to Kick off with 'The Altar: Rituals of Healing...'

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is proud to announce the upcoming kickoff of the 5 th Annual Black Artstory Month artwalk and event series entitled, THE ALTAR: RITUALS OF HEALING IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Beginning February 1, through February 2

Brooklyn Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Incubator Project

Photo: Brooklyn Community Foundation Spread the word: To all Brooklyn-based nonprofits in need of affordable office space, Brooklyn Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 18-month Incubator Project residency, which will award up t

North Carolina Man Indicted for Trafficking 33 Guns on the Streets of Brooklyn

Photo: Brooklyn D.A.'s office Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Wednesday a man from North Carolina has been arraigned for allegedly trafficking 33 firearms from his home state into Brooklyn.

It's an "Orange Is The New Black" Weekend

Orange is about to be the new black. No, I'm not referring to the HBO series. But with Donald Trump replacing Barack Obama in the White House, clearly, orange is the new black . This weekend will be the first with Mr.
Postpartum depression affects new dads, too

Postpartum depression affects new dads, too

Click here to view original web page at www.kfvs12.com © iStockphoto / Alicat (HealthDay News) -- Men can also suffer from postpartum depression after their baby is born.

Of Community, Credit... And Core Values!

Last Saturday, the members and Board of Directors of Brooklyn Coop Federal Credit Union — the only community credit union in North and Central Brooklyn-- came together vote on its core values.