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Maimonides Health Hosts Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Maimonides Health Hosts Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The health organization welcomed representatives from over 40 community organizations across southern Brooklyn to its annual celebration.
Maimonides Health Hosts Motorcycle Ride For Breast Cancer Awareness

Maimonides Health Hosts Motorcycle Ride For Breast Cancer Awareness

Over 100 motorcyclists joined the event on Oct. 16 to raise awareness for breast cancer treatment and research.
Brooklyn Lawmakers Provide $2M to Repair Brooklyn Hospital Center Escalators

Brooklyn Lawmakers Provide $2M to Repair Brooklyn Hospital Center Escalators

New York State Senators Andrew Gounardes and Jabari Brisport and Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest provided state funding to refurbish the aging escalators.
NYU Langone Family Health Centers Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Brooklyn

NYU Langone Family Health Centers Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Brooklyn

Officials from NYU Langone warned about the increasing number of breast cancer diagnoses in Brooklyn.
Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

New Yorkers are increasingly suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular illness, cancer, heatstroke and early death due to the rising levels of air pollution, a report found.
Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

The EPA presented six options to clean up the eastern portion of Newtown Creek, a Superfund site.
Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

The rally occurred as the New York Power Authority prepares to release a draft strategic plan, which will outline the future of energy resources in the state.
Nonprofit Opens Service Site in Flatbush Gardens

Nonprofit Opens Service Site in Flatbush Gardens

Bridging Access to Care will provide behavioral health and social support services.
New Cardio-Obstetric Program Launches At Kings County Hospital

New Cardio-Obstetric Program Launches At Kings County Hospital

The new $1.2 million program will aim to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among women of color.
Nurses at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Notches Win in Court

Nurses at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Notches Win in Court

New York-Presbyterian and nurses have been in arbitration over staffing issues at the Park Slope hospital.