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Cuomo Gives $700M Boost to New Central Brooklyn Health Network

The funds will boost the launch of One Brooklyn Health, a 32-site ambulatory care network including Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and community-based health care providers Ph

Brave New World Community Theater Celebrates 15th Anniversary Series in Ditmas Park

Brave New World is presenting a monthly reading series, hosted in private Ditmas Park homes and a local restaurant, with stories that are set in India, Brooklyn, the Midwest and the Ukraine Photo credit: Brave New World Repertory Theatre Brave New Wo

6th Annual Black Artstory Month Returns to Myrtle Ave

This year's month-long event series and artwalk is titled 'Sankofa: Go Back and Get It' and features free events including art exhibitions, performances, poetry, literature and talks all along Myrtle Ave! Art by: Ramona Candy Myrtle Avenue 's 6th Ann

Fort Greene's Gotham Market Undergoes Revamp, Switches Out Four of Its Six Vendors

Just a year after its grand opening, Gotham Market is undergoing a revamp based on feedback from the community Photo credit: Cool Hunting Does the food hall concept work? Four tenants at Gotham Market at the Ashland - Mason Jar, Flip Bird, Apizza Reg

New App: NYC Wants You to Quit... Smoking!

The free HelpMeQuit app connects future ex-smokers to smoking cessation resources and 'quit buddies,' awards badges for reaching non-smoking milestones and includes games for distraction Photo credit: The Bulletproof Blog On Thursday, the Health Depa

After Fire, Popular Fort Greene Pet Store Forced to Close Due to Damages

While waiting for almost six months for the landlord to begin repairs on the building, Who's Your Doggy continued serving its loyal customers - until the owner called it quits in December Photo credit: Myrtle Avenue Partnership Who's Your Doggy , For
Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Jumaane Williams has a long history of progressive, on-the-ground activism, addressing issues such as public safety and policing, gun violence and immigration, tenant harassment Photo courtesy office of Councilmember Jumaane Williams Is Councilmember

With Flu Season Still Going Strong, Officials Urge New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated

Influenza, which usually peaks between January and March, can be deadly for young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illness and people over 65 Photo credit: abc.

Need an Office on the Go? Meet Prosper Gowork in Bed-Stuy!

Founded by a Brooklyn Businesswoman and mother in need of an affordable workspace, Prosper Gowork offers 24-hour, seven-day access to a functional space for on-the-go professionals Elena Drakos, founder and president of Prosper Gowork, at the new spa
Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Over 1,000 residents representing Haiti, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and more gathered at Broadway and 7th avenues for a "Rally Against Racism"