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What pregnant women need to know about kick counting

What pregnant women need to know about kick counting

When Gemma Green fell pregnant with her fourth baby she thought it would be plain sailing. After all, she had already done it three times. But unlike her first three babies, the fourth wasn't much of a wriggler.

Christmas at Brookdale Hospital: Santa Clause is Coming to Town!

A family poses with Santa at the Brookdale Hospital Christmas Party Christmas is the one time of year in America when, regardless of your background or religion, people allow their "inner child" to get into the holiday cheer.
Another 'Notorious' Mural Goes up on Fulton and St. James

Another 'Notorious' Mural Goes up on Fulton and St. James

Artist Vince Ballentine stands in front of a mural he just completed of the Notorious B.I.G., located on the corner of Fulton Street and St. James Place Another large mural of The Notorious B.I.G.
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