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Video: New Caribbean Ice Cream Shop in Crown Heights Has the Island Flavors Poppin'

Video: New Caribbean Ice Cream Shop in Crown Heights Has the Island Flavors Poppin'

Island Pops serves ice cream, snow cones and popsicles, as well as some booze-infused icy treats to get the party started! A new family-owned artisanal Caribbean ice cream shop is opening in Crown Heights just in time for National Ice Cream Weekend.
Studies: Obesity, Diabetes and Depression Rates Are Steadily Rising Among New Yorkers

Studies: Obesity, Diabetes and Depression Rates Are Steadily Rising Among New Yorkers

The comprehensive series of studies revealed significant health discrepancies based on gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity.
What's the Story Behind the Vanishing Trash Cans in Crown Heights?

What's the Story Behind the Vanishing Trash Cans in Crown Heights?

A simple oversight, scrap metal thieves or something else? Residents puzzle over the low number of litter baskets in the neighborhood
This Bed-Stuy Fitness Studio Offers a Place for Women of All Hues and Shapes to 'Fit In'

This Bed-Stuy Fitness Studio Offers a Place for Women of All Hues and Shapes to 'Fit In'

In March 2018, health and fitness advocate Ife Obi invested her savings into her passion and opened The Fit In Bed-Stuy, a fitness studio of her dreams.
Zumba Yourself Fit with Free Classes in Bed-Stuy

Zumba Yourself Fit with Free Classes in Bed-Stuy

The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network offers free Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bedford Neighborhood Health Action Center. Photo credit: uft.
'Track Queens' Lace up for First Annual Brownsville Royal Run

'Track Queens' Lace up for First Annual Brownsville Royal Run

We Run Brownsville, a running group for women of color, will hold a two-mile "fun run" for the community on Saturday The current We Run Brownsville cohort.
Fashion Discount Chain Primark Opens Second NYC Location in Brooklyn

Fashion Discount Chain Primark Opens Second NYC Location in Brooklyn

Primark's newly-opened Brooklyn store stretches over three levels and offers clothing for the entire family as well as homeware, accessories and more at prices that are hard to beat.
One of the Largest Private Collections of African Art Opens at Weeksville

One of the Largest Private Collections of African Art Opens at Weeksville

"The Eric Edwards Collection" is of one of the largest collections of African art in the U.S. amassed by an African American, represents all 54 countries of Africa and spans over 4000 years of history.
Community Health Profiles: Mark Winston Griffith

Community Health Profiles: Mark Winston Griffith

Name, Title: Mark Winston Griffith Where do you work: Executive Director of Brooklyn Movement Center; Co-founding Board Member of Central Brooklyn Food Cooperative What does your organization do? BMC is a Black and membership-led multi issued communi
Cuomo Allocates $200M to Expand Health Services in Central Brooklyn

Cuomo Allocates $200M to Expand Health Services in Central Brooklyn

One Brooklyn Health, a newly-launched network of health care providers, will open and expand 11 community health centers in underserved neighborhoods. Photo courtesy Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Governor Andrew M.