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Brooklyn's Local 'Stars' Prepare to Dance for a Cause in the 6th Annual The Stars of New York Dance Competition

On Friday, November 13, seven beloved and respected leaders in the community will lace up their dancing shoes, get some pep in their step and get ready to take part in the 6th Annual The Stars of New York Dance-- a lively, thrilling and hilariously f
VIDEO: The 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride

VIDEO: The 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride

Sunday, October 11, was the 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride, one of the premier 10K's held in New York City. Restoration's 10K is a great way to bring together the neighborhood, as it welcomes people of all fitness levels and ages.
Welcome, Breastfeeding !

Welcome, Breastfeeding !

By Jeff Spitz, Brooklyn Breastfeeding Empowerment Zone Outreach volunteers Desree Foster (left) and Jelisa Tannis (right) persuaded manager Stephanie Lastra (center) to make this Bed-Stuy juice bar a breastfeeding-friendly establishment for mothers.
VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Mom Discusses What it's Like Raising a Transgender Child

VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Mom Discusses What it's Like Raising a Transgender Child

What do you do when your son or daughter, as early as two years old, begins to show signs that they are unhappy with their body? How do you respond when, as your son or daughter begins to grow and gain independence, they choose clothing and playtime

African Futurists Chen Lo and Asante Amin Say, 'Gimme Dat!'

Asante Amin and Chen Lo of Soul Science Lab Chen Lo and Asante Amin are Bed-Stuy-based musicians, part of a production company called Soul Science Lab that creates futuristic music that speaks to contemporary themes rooted in an African past.
The Brooklyn Bridge Gateway Project, New Gym on Montague St to be Discussed at Upcoming CB2 Meeting

The Brooklyn Bridge Gateway Project, New Gym on Montague St to be Discussed at Upcoming CB2 Meeting

Community Board 2 , covering the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn, will hold its general meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 pm, in the Third Floor Auditoriu

Bedford YMCA to Honor the 'Best of Brooklyn' at Annual Fundraiser

At the 2014 Brooklyn Honors The event will take place at the Liberty Warehouse, located at 260 Conover Street , in Redhook. This year's Brooklyn Honors honorees are: Denise D.
6 Years Ago, New York Banned the Shackling of Pregnant Inmates. So Why Are These Women Still Being Restrained?

6 Years Ago, New York Banned the Shackling of Pregnant Inmates. So Why Are These Women Still Being Restrained?

Click here to view original web page at www.motherjones.com Marcel Jancovic/Shutterstock When Maria Caraballo delivered her daughter in 2010, she was handcuffed to the hospital bed.
Undergoing Chemo While Pregnant: A Mother’s Battle to Overcome Breast Cancer

Undergoing Chemo While Pregnant: A Mother’s Battle to Overcome Breast Cancer

Click here to view original web page at pix11.com You need to have the Adobe Flash Player to view this content. Please click here to continue. As Mary Harris sat in her chemotherapy treatments, her focus was on the little baby inside of her.

Myrtle Avenue Celebrates the Opening of Key Food Supermarket

After two years of closure for renovation and redevelopment, the family-run Associated supermarket, located at 490 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, has reopened under the same management as a Key Food Supermarket.