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South African Artist Thokozani Mthiyane Returns to Brooklyn

South African Artist Thokozani Mthiyane Returns to Brooklyn

The multidisciplinary artist's latest body of work invites viewers into a poetic, spiritual meditation on humanity through abstract symbolism and ancestral echoes.
Bay Ridge Boxer Claims Welterweight Crown, Eyes National Golden Gloves

Bay Ridge Boxer Claims Welterweight Crown, Eyes National Golden Gloves

Sebastian Mazeneth won the143-pound title at New York Ring Masters Championships, securing a spot in the National Golden Gloves tournament.
Brooklyn Launches First Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health in New York State

Brooklyn Launches First Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health in New York State

The year-long program, developed in collaboration with Reynoso's Maternal Health Task Force, aims to train healthcare, mental health, and early education professionals to support pregnant and birthing parents experiencing mental distress.
Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

Safe e-bike battery charging cabinets will reduce fires and promote e-mobility, according to city officials.
NY Spent $452M on Medical Equipment During Pandemic That Went Unused

NY Spent $452M on Medical Equipment During Pandemic That Went Unused

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli revealed that nearly all of the 247,000 medical devices purchased during COVID-19 remain unused, with maintenance lapses and poor oversight risking future readiness.
First Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Flatbush

First Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Flatbush

All Good, a legal dispensary near Brooklyn College, wants the shop to become a community hub.
Brooklyn Buses Get Green Light For Quicker Commutes

Brooklyn Buses Get Green Light For Quicker Commutes

The service expansion on the B17, B26, B74 and B103 looks to cut commute times and improve transit access in underserved outer borough neighborhoods.
City Council Pushes For Additional Funds to Improve Black Maternal Health

City Council Pushes For Additional Funds to Improve Black Maternal Health

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, City Council leaders urged for the adoption of state and city policies that would help end maternal mortality for expectant Black mothers, who are six times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes compared to white New Yorkers.
Sephardic Community Leader Launches Brooklyn Senate Bid

Sephardic Community Leader Launches Brooklyn Senate Bid

The Brooklyn Democratic Party nominated Sam Sutton, a long-time nonprofit executive and Sephardic community activist, to run as the Democratic state senate candidate for District 22 in the May 20 special election.
Brooklyn's Biggest Day of Service Returns

Brooklyn's Biggest Day of Service Returns

Brooklyn Org is inviting residents to participate in various volunteer opportunities on April 26, to foster community connections and create the largest single day of volunteering in the borough’s history.