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NYPD ShotSpotter Program Expanding to Fort Greene

ShotSpotter is a technology that picks up on the sound of gunfire and alerts police to it photo credit: NYPD By the end of the summer, the NYPD is expanding its ShotSpotter program to Fort Greene and Washington Heights reports amny.com .
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Certain Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Birth Defects

Certain Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Birth Defects

A large study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that certain antibiotics taken during pregnancy may increase the risk for birth defects.
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Celebrate Children's Health Day with a 'Back to School Carnival' in East New York

Children's Health Day is part of National Health Center Week, highlighting the mission and services of community health centers around the country To celebrate Children's Health Day, HealthCare Choices (HCC), a Brooklyn based health center, will host
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5th Annual Tap+Cork Beer & Wine Fest Returns to Bed Stuy

5th Annual Tap+Cork Beer & Wine Fest Returns to Bed Stuy

Tap+Cork is the neighborhood block party that offers craft beers, artisan wines and foods curated by local restaurants, bars and wine shops Bed Stuy's major beer and wine fest Tap+Cork, presented by Arts + Crafts Inc.
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Cast of 'Pipeline' Joins Community Conversation at Bed Stuy's Billie Holiday Theatre

The conversation will provide a unique opportunity to connect with cast members from "Pipeline" discussing issues reflected in Dominique Morisseau's new play RestorationArt and Walk Tall Girl Productions present an evening of community conversation w
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The Show Will Go on: Wingate Concert Series Returns this Monday

The family-friendly Wingate Concert Series returns on August 7, with gospel, hip-hop, soul/ r&b and reggae performances Wingate Concert Series with performances by Erica Campbell, Big Daddy Kane, Kelly Price, Morgan Heritage and many more! Wingat
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A Free Afrobics Class Grows in East New York

Emara Grainger runs a free weekly Afrobics class, and she welcomes residents of all ages, fitness levels and sizes Emara Grainger, instructor for an Afrobics class at Arts East New York Emara Grainger, also known as "The Endurance Mom," has started a
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8 Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Risk of Postpartum Depression

8 Steps You Can Take to Lower Your Risk of Postpartum Depression

Click here to view original web page at www.self.com Like a lot of women with postpartum depression, model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen never thought it would happen to her.
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Oh Baby! Pregnant and on the Campaign Trail, Cumbo Readies to Deliver Results

Oh Baby! Pregnant and on the Campaign Trail, Cumbo Readies to Deliver Results

Councilmember Laurie Cumbo talks frankly about the trials and triumphs of working while pregnant City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo (35th District) outside of her campaign office at 625 Washington Ave in Clinton Hill Photo: Dante Bowen for BK Reader New
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Photos: Moshood Creations Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Fashion Show

Photos: Moshood Creations Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Fashion Show

On Sunday, Moshood celebrated his place as a mainstay in the neighborhood with his 23rd annual fashion show When you wear Moshood, you wear yourself.
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