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Brooklyn Bus Stops Become Mini-Galleries for New Photo Exhibit

Brooklyn Bus Stops Become Mini-Galleries for New Photo Exhibit

Bus stops citywide showcase photographs by Brooklyn-based artist Elle Pérez
Council Speaker Johnson Unveils City Agenda to Tackle Food Insecurity

Council Speaker Johnson Unveils City Agenda to Tackle Food Insecurity

The agenda outlines policies to expand existing food programs, boost urban agriculture and empower community gardeners
Brooklyn Hospitals Receive National Awards for Heart Disease Care

Brooklyn Hospitals Receive National Awards for Heart Disease Care

The American Heart Association recognized Woodhull Hospital and Kings County Hospital for their commitment to helping patients managing heart disease
Planned Changes to Atlantic Yards Project Face New Opposition

Planned Changes to Atlantic Yards Project Face New Opposition

Developers want to add another 105,000 square feet of development for a gym without going through the environmental review process
Trump's Public Rule Charge May Worsen Food Insecurity in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville

Trump's Public Rule Charge May Worsen Food Insecurity in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville

A new rule aimed to deter new citizens from accessing public benefits like SNAP may overwhelm alternative emergency food providers, experts warn
NY's First Self-Driving Cars Have Arrived in Brooklyn

NY's First Self-Driving Cars Have Arrived in Brooklyn

The self-driving cars will transport commuters between Flushing Avenue and the Navy Yard's ferry stop
This Crown Heights Block Is Brooklyn’s Greenest!

This Crown Heights Block Is Brooklyn’s Greenest!

The annual contest supports communities who come together to make their blocks healthier, more walkable and resilient.
Myrie Secures $200K to Support Anti-Violence Groups, Calls on Cuomo for More Funding

Myrie Secures $200K to Support Anti-Violence Groups, Calls on Cuomo for More Funding

The funding will support six organizations in Brownsville and Crown Heights, but lawmakers say it's not enough
Kings County Hospital 'Sip and Paint' Event Celebrates Benefits of Breastfeeding

Kings County Hospital 'Sip and Paint' Event Celebrates Benefits of Breastfeeding

Despite its many benefits, there is still much work to be done to promote breastfeeding among new moms
Sanctuary and Sisterhood: How a Local Org Empowers Immigrant Girls

Sanctuary and Sisterhood: How a Local Org Empowers Immigrant Girls

The newly-launched Brave House provides legal support, holistic services and a community for girls to be brave.