Dec. 2, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell A 73-year-old woman was fatally struck by the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection of Avenue L and East 12th Street in Midwood on Sunday. According to police, the woman, Chana Layosh, was crossing near the Bais Horoa of Flatbush when she was hit by…
Aug. 26, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Anthony and Diane Napoli first crossed paths in 1975 as volunteers with South Brooklyn volunteer ambulance service BRAVO. Today, the couple — married for 41 years — are at the heart of BRAVO’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Diane joined BRAVO’s youth squad at 15, driven by an accident her…
Jun. 2, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Three months ago, David Spitzer collapsed outside of his home on 47th Street after his heart stopped beating — but survived thanks to the life-saving work of a quick-thinking doctor from Maimonides Medical Center.
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.