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NY Primary Election Results: Montgomery, Wright Win Handily

The results are in from yesterday's state primary elections, where residents voted for state senators, assemblymembers and judicial delegates for the next two years: In Central and East Brooklyn, here's who won: In the State Senate: 25th Senate Distr

FOMO Fatigue

Yako: Do you sometimes also feel that urge to flake out? And when you do and give in, what is the reason that you give your friend, who is particularly excited about whatever you had planned? Before you answer these questions, let's consider for a mi
Dollar Vans: Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret... for a Reason

Dollar Vans: Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret... for a Reason

An unmarked, untagged, unregistered dollar van If you're a newcomer to Brooklyn or even a longtime resident but have never lived in Flatbush, you might go years before noticing the ambiguous network of privately owned commuter vans commonly known as

My Baby's Pediatrician Diagnosed My Postpartum Depression

I sat anxiously in the waiting room, praying my baby wouldn't cry. Taking him out was almost too much for me most days.

Tuesday, September 13, is Primary Day For NY State Elections! Who's Running and Where to Vote

Tuesday, September 13, New York will hold its state primary elections where 65 Senate seats, 150 Assembly seats and 10 judicial seats currently are up for grabs. Tuesday's primary will determine which major party candidates will run in November.

Despite Widespread Opposition, Some Bed-Stuy Residents say, 'Let Shelter Stay'

The building proposed for the shelter. Despite widespread opposition to the opening of new homeless shelter at 1217 Bedford Avenue, a petition in support of the center currently is collecting signatures. The petition was started by John J. Joyner Jr.

East New York Schools to Receive $17 Million for Tech and Infrastructure Upgrades, CM Espinal Announces

City Councilmember Rafael Espinal (center) stands with State Sen. Martin Malavé Dilan and school administrators at press conference announcing $17.45 million Espinal secured for schools in his district.

8 Reasons You Should Move Your Business to Flatbush

Is your business looking to expand from your home, studio or café? Move it to Flatbush, where businesses are welcome and bound to thrive. Here are ten reasons why you should seriously consider the move! 1. It's a Transportation Hub.

Councilmember Cornegy Talks Lactation, Gender Equality and the Legislative Merits of 'Modeling'

Councilmember Robert Cornegy represents the 36th district of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights Looking over his legislative history so far, City Councilmember Robert Cornegy (D-36) might be considered by some a "feminist" of sorts...

Councilmember Cornegy Brings Gifted and Talented Program Back to Bed-Stuy

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy was outside Public School 26 Wednesday morning, greeting students on their first day of classes.