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State Senator Kevin S. Parker Presents Check for $200K to Flatbush YMCA

As the warm weather sets in around New York City, citizens from all boroughs are flocking to their local gyms and recreation centers in hopes of getting fit for the summer.

Verizon Workers in Fort Greene Remain Determined After Seven Weeks on Strike

One of several signs used by Verizon workers on strike. For the past 43 days, the metal barricades outside of the Verizon headquarters building on the Flatbush Avenue Extension have become a makeshift base for Verizon workers on strike in Brooklyn.

Community Board 5 Meets: Upcoming Events, Committee Updates and New Members

CB5 chairman addresses the audience. Community Board 5, which serves the East New York area held its monthly meeting on May 25.
Fitness Trainer’s Photos Show That a Healthy Pregnancy Looks Different for Everyone

Fitness Trainer’s Photos Show That a Healthy Pregnancy Looks Different for Everyone

Click here to view original web page at www.babble.com Earlier this year, an Instagram photo shared by Chontel Duncan — a 27-year-old fitness trainer from Bisbane, Australia — went viral.

Lost Lit: Get Lit Writing Workshop

This 6-week writing workshop will light that creative fire within you. No matter what level writer you consider yourself. No matter what creative genre you prefer.

Fort Greene Park to Receive $5M in Capital Funds

Over the last few years, public spaces have begun to pull the funding and support necessary to sustain them like never before.
Film Lovers Rejoice: Brooklyn Film Festival Set For June 3rd

Film Lovers Rejoice: Brooklyn Film Festival Set For June 3rd

The Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), is an International, competitive festival whose mission is to provide a public forum in Brooklyn in order to advance public interest in films and the independent production of films.

Community Board 9 Meets: Natural Disaster Prep, Heartshare Housing, and Possible Street Co-Naming

Second Lieutenant Luz Garcia speaks about the Citizens Preparedness Corps. Community Board 9, which serves the South Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens area, held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 24.
U.S. Infant Mortality: a Case Study in Health Care Disparities

U.S. Infant Mortality: a Case Study in Health Care Disparities

"The U.S. has been considered a leader in many things — industry, innovation and health care technology . In fact, America leads the world in dollars spent on health care, likely reaching $3.2 trillion this year.
Fleet Week Brings Thousands of Visitors to Brooklyn

Fleet Week Brings Thousands of Visitors to Brooklyn

The Red Hook section of Brooklyn is expecting a large influx of visitors as it prepares to host Fleet Week New York, the city's celebration of the Navy, Marines, and the Coast Guard.