Apr. 3, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is welcoming a new face to Borough Hall.
Reynoso taps pastor Kimberly Council as deputy Brooklyn Borough President
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NYC nonprofit DOVE program providing assistance for domestic abuse survivors
Apr. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee’s (HANAC) Domestic Violence Program (DOVE) has been working to assist survivors of domestic abuse by providing them with the necessary protection and services. Following the state Senate’s recent passage of a bill aimed at enhancing the scope of health equity assessments to now…
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Maimonides Medical Center expands, providing world-class emergency medical services
Apr. 3, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn’s largest hospital, is expanding their emergency services across the borough to ensure that all Brooklynites can have better access to emergency medical care — and they’re now setting a new standard for healthcare in the Big Apple.
Williamsburg Market shutters abruptly over financial woes
Apr. 3, 2023 By Adam Daly
Operators of the Williamsburg Market abruptly shut the doors of the food market last week, while notifying vendors the night before that they had ceased business due to financial issues.
Former Sunset Park man sentenced to prison for brutally attacking former girlfriend: DA
Mar. 31, 2023 By Jada Camille
A former Sunset Park resident has been sentenced to prison for violently beating and attempting to murder his former girlfriend, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Friday.
Getting dolled up: Brooklyn Prom Project prepares for 10th annual promwear giveaway
Mar. 31, 2023 By Kylie Capuano The Brooklyn Prom Project, in partnership with the Operation Prom National Network, will once again give high school students from all over the city a chance to look their best at prom at their 10th annual promwear giveaway on April 1. The organization will provide over 800 graduating seniors…
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Distinguished honorees feted at 2023 Caribbean Life Impact Awards
Mar. 31, 2023 By Nelson A. King Over three dozen distinguished honorees were feted Thursday night as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Impact Awards presented by Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates P.C, Injury Attorneys. 38 honorees strutted their stuff, on the red carpet, before over 570 effervescent patrons, to pulsating Caribbean music before receiving their prestigious award in […]
Op-Ed | Crystal’s Corner: This Women’s History Month, we deserve action on reproductive rights
Mar. 30, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
Crystal’s Corner is a monthly column written by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson (District 35,) Chair of the Committee on Aging.
‘I wouldn’t be able to survive’: Inflation, rising food costs hit CityMeals and its recipients
Mar. 30, 2023 By Adam Daly
For Brooklynites like Susan Robulus, a warm meal delivered daily by CityMeals on Wheels is a lifeline as she grapples with caring for her mother amid the cost of living crisis and declining health.
Memorial tree will commemorate life of beloved dog killed in Prospect Park
Mar. 30, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
A new tree commemorating the life of Moose the dog, who was killed in Prospect Park last year, will be planted in a memorial ceremony in the park on May 5th at 11am, close to the Third Street playground.