Nov. 19, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell A new program is supporting the mental health needs of the families and children of New York’s Bravest. Red Hook-based organization Friends of Firefighters, which advocates for the health and wellness of firefighters, is reaching a new demographic through its “Bravest Children” program, led by counselors Zach Grill and…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil South Brooklyn Health Auxiliary, Inc. celebrated a historic milestone on Nov. 12 with its first-ever Excellence for All Gala — an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing the hospital’s mission of breaking down health barriers and delivering top-tier care to every community member. Set against the backdrop of…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy Brooklyn trailblazers gathered for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List gala on Thursday night. Honoring leaders making waves in a broad range of industries such as law, business, health and community service, the celebration was filled with powerful connections and…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Revving up for a cure! Maimonides Health held its 16 annual Ride 2 Live event, an exhilarating motorcycle ride through Brooklyn, on Oct. 6. The yearly ride raises awareness and support for breast cancer research, treatment and prevention at the Maimonides Breast Center in Sunset Park. More…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Tennis lovers and health care advocates gathered at the Lincoln Terrace tennis courts last weekend for a spirited celebration of unity during the second annual United States Tennis Association regional Breast Cancer awareness campaign on Oct. 6. Over 60 community members showed up in their pink athletic wear…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Every October, supportive communities across the U.S. honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Brooklyn residents are no different. Local leaders and city officials joined with the Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services on Oct. 3 to tie pink ribbons—the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month —…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Maimonides Medical Center kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 2024 Pink Runway Fashion Show at the Weylin in Williamsburg on Oct. 1, celebrating survivors’ perseverance while raising awareness about the importance of cancer screening and early detection. The annual event raised funds for Maimonides Breast Cancer…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Adam Daly Two Brooklyn-based home health agencies will pay out a multi-million dollar wage theft settlement negotiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Midwood-based Edison Home Health Care and Preferred Home Healthcare in Mapleton will pay $7.5 million…
Oct. 1, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper The streets around Ditmas Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were filled with laughter and celebration last month as the facility transformed into a lively carnival. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave, the nursing home hosted a free block party that brought together families, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon…
Oct. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A ventilation system to protect students at a Gowanus elementary school from contaminated air has passed its first round of testing, according to state officials, but isn’t set to be fully operational until at least after Christmas. Officials tested the air at P.S. 372 The Children’s School earlier…