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…
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Taking back control of the mind: Hypnotherapist Glenn Rottmann
Aug. 12, 2024 By Michael Zavatsky
There’s one popular phenomenon that is helping people do more than just feel sleepy, very, very sleepy.
Garden State greens: Salad House sprouts first Brooklyn location in Sheepshead Bay
Aug. 12, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Expanding beyond its home state of New Jersey, the fast-casual, health-focused franchise Salad House has opened its 17th location in Brooklyn, at 2732 Ocean Ave. in Sheepshead Bay.
BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents
Aug. 8, 2024 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has announced the creation of a $50,000 community baby shower fund boost local support for new parents and parents-to-be.
BP Reynoso tours T.E.A.L. community center ahead of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Jul. 31, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Ahead of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, the Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, known as T.E.A.L., hosted Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso for an in-depth tour of its community center in Windsor Terrace.
Greenpoint residents say DKN Ready Mix concrete facility has brought dust, noise, and health concerns
Jul. 30, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A new concrete batching facility in Greenpoint is stirring up dust and controversy as locals, outraged by what they say is outright pollution of the air and water, urge regulators to crack down.
CABS Health Network cuts ribbon on new headquarters in Bed-Stuy’s Pfizer Building
Jul. 29, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Elected officials and CABS Health Network celebrated the opening of the licensed home care service and care management agency’s new quarters in the Pfizer Building in Bedford-Stuyvesant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 25. The event was followed by a Health and Resource Fair, featuring various partners and tenants…
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Maimonides Health celebrates first anniversary of Bay Ridge Emergency Department
Jul. 29, 2024 By Jada Camille
Maimonides Health celebrated a new milestone last week, marking the first anniversary of the Bay Ridge Emergency Department.
Healthcare workers rally for fair contract amid staffing crisis at Coney Island hospital
Jun. 25, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Healthcare workers, allies and elected officials rallied outside NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island on June 20 to demand a fair contract in light of high turnover rate and an alleged staffing shortage.
Feel the glow: Glowbar’s newest location shines in Prospect Heights
Jun. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Are you ready for your Glow-up?