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Helping Your Child Develop Through Play

Helping Your Child Develop Through Play

By Amiee Wilson Tummy time and play time is, of course, vital to a child's development.
The Amazing Story of Nathaniel Mary Quinn and the Day he Decided to be Free!

The Amazing Story of Nathaniel Mary Quinn and the Day he Decided to be Free!

At age 37, Quinn discovered his freedom, which then led to the birth of “Charles”
Photos: It's a Carnival Christmas at the Bedford YMCA

Photos: It's a Carnival Christmas at the Bedford YMCA

Each year, with the support of its donors, the Bedford YMCA hosts a special Christmas party for its young members.

It's Official: Bedford Armory Set to Open in Crown Heights as Mixed-Use Center for Housing, Sports and Retail

The Bedford Armory The 120-year-old Bedford-Union Armory, located at 1579 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, officially is getting a new identity.
The Importance Of A Healthy Pre-Pregnancy Diet

The Importance Of A Healthy Pre-Pregnancy Diet

The Diet Quality Index provides positive scores for grains, vegetables, fruits, folate, iron and calcium, and negative scores for calories from fats or sweets.

Neighborhood Micro-Grants Available; Little Grant-Writing Experience Needed!

Have a great idea for a community project. Through its Neighborhood Grants program, Citizens Committee is awarding micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school projects throughout the city.
Learn to 'Flatfoot' at Flatbush Ave Winter Music Festival

Learn to 'Flatfoot' at Flatbush Ave Winter Music Festival

On Monday, December 21, join North Flatbush BID, Make Music Winter, City Stompers and Nick Horner Family Band for a festive evening of fun and flat-footing through Flatbush while patronizing local businesses to share music and spread cheer! The parad

Calling all Young Leaders: New BCF Grant Gives Voice to Brooklyn Youth

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced a new youth-led grant program that gives young people the microphone and a chance to make a difference.

11 Resident-Led Programs in Crown Heights Receive $100,000 Total in Funding

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced 11 resident-led projects in Crown Heights that will receive $100,000 collectively through the Foundation's new Neighborhood Strength initiative.

Sen. Jesse Hamilton to Hold Holiday Book Drive in Central Brooklyn

Volunteers help out with Senator Jesse Hamilton Holiday Book Drive (1) Beginning now through December 31, State Senator Jesse Hamilton will hold a holiday book drive to collect and distribute books for the children of Central Brooklyn.