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Community Board 3 Meets: Announcements, Health Presentation, And Public Hearing For Renovation At Fulton Park

At the Community Board 3 meeting, the crowd listens to a public hearing presentation. Community Board 3 had its first meeting of the 2016-2017 season this Monday.

Mama’s Moments: Ask the right questions to find the right doula for you

If you're considering a doula in your birthing process, by this point, you've probably Googled and found your way to a boatload of lists of things you should ask potential doulas in an interview. Read more click here .
5 Bed-Stuy Coffee Shops With Personality (And a Pretty Good Cup of Coffee)

5 Bed-Stuy Coffee Shops With Personality (And a Pretty Good Cup of Coffee)

As ubiquitous as a coffee may seem, a truly excellent coffee shop can sometimes seem hard to come by.

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.