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This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

The Lit Art Exhibit is an interactive experience that explores the relationship between words and images, and the connection between readers and words. The Lit Art Exhibit merges literature with art as well as interactive multi-media installations.
Video Installation at FiveMyles Gallery Channels the Pain and Love of the Haitian LGBTQ Community

Video Installation at FiveMyles Gallery Channels the Pain and Love of the Haitian LGBTQ Community

The mix-media video projection by Maksaens Denis presents a counterpoint to the negativity often directed at members of the LGBTQ community, focusing on love instead.
The Power of African Diaspora Dance

The Power of African Diaspora Dance

The Power of African Diaspora Dance Community. Healing. Love. When you dance, something beautiful happens to your mind, body and spirit.
Donors Needed! Regional Local Blood Center Declares Emergency in NYC

Donors Needed! Regional Local Blood Center Declares Emergency in NYC

Currently, blood reserves are below the minimum of a seven-day inventory in local hospitals, according to New York Blood Center.
Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

For over 20 years, the Noel Pointer Foundation has offered citywide string music instruction year-round, coupled with special programs and activities in the summer. Photo courtesy Noel Pointer Foundation.
Video: See City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Dance with Pride at Brooklyn Pride Parade

Video: See City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Dance with Pride at Brooklyn Pride Parade

Participants and spectators alike did not hide their pride and showed love the Brooklyn way at this year's Brooklyn Pride Parade
State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

State Senator Parker Honors Educators During 7th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast

Among the honorees recognized by State Senator Parker were principals, assistant principals, parent coordinators and parent-teacher associations. State Senator and Councilmember Williams joined Healthfirst to honor NYC educators.
A Doula For Dads

A Doula For Dads

Doula For Dad provides services for men and male-identified people to prepare them for fatherhood and the aspects of manhood that relate to it When Desmond Seymour was 15 years old, he had a life-altering experience that went on to shape his adult li
New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

Though significantly smaller than a standard Target, the store's product assortment will cover all basic needs ranging from apparel to home goods, beauty products and groceries. Rendering courtesy Target.
How Old is Your Heart? Find out with this New Online Tool.

How Old is Your Heart? Find out with this New Online Tool.

The Heart Age Calculator calculates heart age based on questions about sex, age, height, weight, blood pressure, smoking status, and offers useful tips and resources to improve heart health. Photo credit: Harvard.