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Breastfeeding support group creates community

Breastfeeding support group creates community

"Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a baby, but it doesn't come naturally to all women. Support from other new mothers is proven to boost breastfeeding success.

'Brownstone Brooklyn: Pioneers in the Gentrification Movement' Discussion is Set For the Brooklyn Historical Society

Brownstone Brooklyn: Pioneers in the Gentrification Movement As long time residents watch closely, the Brooklyn neighborhoods that they once knew are getting drastic makeovers at lightning speed.
Here’s why you need to do a glucose challenge test during pregnancy

Here’s why you need to do a glucose challenge test during pregnancy

"A glucose challenge test is usually recommended for pregnant women in their second trimester or between the 24 to 28th week of pregnancy. It is a simple blood test done to check for gestational diabetes if a woman develops it during her pregnancy .
Brooklyn Kolache Co Owners Open 'Swell Dive,' Filipino Tex-Mex Eatery

Brooklyn Kolache Co Owners Open 'Swell Dive,' Filipino Tex-Mex Eatery

Dennis Mendoza, Co-Owner of Swell Dive Beach vibes have come to Bedford Avenue just in time for summer with the recent opening of Swell Dive .

Photos: CM Cumbo Holds 'Boss Brunch'

City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo (3rd from right), held a "Boss Brunch" and fundraiser at For My Sweet On Saturday, June 25, City Councilwoman Laurie A.

KelSo Beer Co. Plans to Leave Clinton Hill, Citing Rising Rent

As the realities of gentrification continue to affect housing prices in revamped neighborhoods, some businesses are also feeling pushed out. According to a recent report , KelSo Beer Co.

Assemblywoman Diana Richardson Plans a State of the District Address for Thursday

Assemblywoman Diana C. Richardson will host her annual state of the district address this Thursday Assemblywoman Diana C. Richardson is gearing up to host her annual state of the district address this Thursday on June 30.

Pregnancy flu jab reduces risk of early birth

"Looking at a test group of 5,103 pregnant women during a high flu-risk time, 43 per cent (2,172) were vaccinated with an influenza injection.
Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

On Sunday June 26, thousands of natural hair enthusiasts and vendors for New York City and beyond gathered at Prospect Park for Curlfest 2016, the annual festival of natural beauty and fashion.

Green Ice Cream Makes its Brooklyn Debut

New Arrival! Joseph Tobo drives an organic "Green Ice Cream" truck through Brooklyn Joseph Tobo drives what he says is the only organic ice cream truck in all of New York City , and last week, his all-green ice cream machine made its Brooklyn debut.