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Breaking the Silence Around Mental Illness for a Healthy Community

Fitness class The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network (HSBCAN) hosted its second annual Wellness Weekend in Brownsville on May 19 and 20.
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Cumbo Delivers State of the District, Bedford-Union Armory Deal Looms Large

Protests outside of Ingersoll Community Center before Laurie Cumbo delivers 35th District State of the District Photo by Jean-Pierre Chigne for BK Reader City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo delivered the State of the 35th District address Thursday night
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Greenlight's Civic Engagement Series Welcomes Make The Road NY

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A Natural Supplement to Prevent Postpartum Depression?

photo credit: whattoexpect.com If you're stuck with the baby blues, science is here to help! Or if you're planning to have another baby and worry that your postpartum depression will strike again, there's good news on the way.
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One Brave Mom Shares Her Experience with Postpartum Depression

One Brave Mom Shares Her Experience with Postpartum Depression

May is Mental Health Awareness month as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Recently, model Chrissy Teigen spoke up about her experience with postpartum depression (PPD), the No. 1 medical complication of pregnancy.
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Social Entrepreneur Mawuli Hormeku Runs for City Council in East New York

Statistically superlative in terms of homicide rates and failing schools, Brownsville needs to kick its bad rap - and the key is to increase home ownership, says Mawuli Hormeku who is running for a City Council seat for District 42 against incumbent
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Brownsville Fresh Food Box Program Returns in June

photo credit: amny.com A lot is changing in Brownsville and East New York: new housing, new retail and dozens of renovation projects afoot. And - the Brownsville Fresh Food Box program is just around the corner, starting its third season in June.
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Bedford Union Armory Faces Unified Opposition from BK Officials

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Councilmember Jumaane D.
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'Wellness Weekend' in Brownsville Aims to Break the Silence Around Mental Health

Scene from the documentary "Healing Neen" May is Mental Health Month ! The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network will celebrate Mental Health Month with three free activities in East Brooklyn beginning Friday, May 19, through Saturday, May
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Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Employment Opportunities in Brooklyn Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Retail Associate for a Hair Boutique job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Human Hair Boutique Job Title: Re
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