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After Brutal Stabbing in Bedstuy, Woman Undergoes 10 Surgeries to Regain Sight

Bed-Stuy resident Julissa Marquez thought her life was over on December 10, of 2013 when her angry ex-boyfriend violently attacked her in her own home.

THE ELECTION: To Like or Not to Like! (And is that really the question??)

By Michael Milton I am so tired of hearing people say "I don't trust Hillary," or, even more idiotically, "I don't like Hillary." The latter, especially, has become a sort of hip memetic for conservatives and liberals alike.
Study: Parents still put babies in risky sleep environments

Study: Parents still put babies in risky sleep environments

A study involving videos of slumbering infants found the vast majority of parents placed babies in unsafe sleep environments associated with an increased risk of death despite guidance from health care providers and public education campaigns.

Amidst Heat Wave, Outages Leave Thousands of New Yorkers Without Power

This past weekend, as a dangerous heat wave continued to slam the east coast, thousands of New York City residents found themselves without power.
How to get more sleep if you have a baby

How to get more sleep if you have a baby

ONE of my patients, Sandra, recently popped in to see me for a routine script. She had come straight in after grabbing three-year-old Polly from day care. Sandra was a mess.
Video: Health Fair Puts Health First in Brownsville

Video: Health Fair Puts Health First in Brownsville

Sweltering hot temperatures on Saturday didn't stop the residents of Brownsville from finding their way to better health. This weekend, Healthfirst held its 2016 Health & Wellness Expo at the Dr.

Asase Yaa's Annual 'Art is Alive' to Offer Free Week of African Dance in Bed-Stuy

Daaimah Taalib-Din instructs a dance class Photo: Viewme.

STooPS' Annual Bed-Stuy Event Returns on August 14th

#STooPS2016o STooPS incubates art at home by sharing resources and re-imagining ice-broken spaces for public engagement. Bed-Stuy grown and artist-instigated, STooPS is a conduit for community building and intentional artistic experimentation.

Digital Downgrade

Krystal: I can't help but notice how much of a beautiful day it is. Summertime is beckoning me from my windows.
Frozen embryos may boost pregnancy odds for some women

Frozen embryos may boost pregnancy odds for some women

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2016 -- For some women seeking infertility treatment, the use of frozen embryos rather than fresh ones appears to improve the chances for a successful pregnancy, researchers report.