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Elaine Del Valle, Bronwnsville Bred, novel, play, Dreaming Out Loud, Brownsville
Posted inFeatured News

Brownsville Bred: From the Author of the Award-Winning Stage Play Comes the Novel

by Brooklyn Reader January 10, 2020January 28, 2021
transgender woman, Yahira Nesby, homicide, Brownsville
Posted inBrownsville

Transgender Woman Found Dead in Brownsville

by Brooklyn Reader December 24, 2019January 28, 2021
Van Dyke III, Trinity Financial Inc., Dumont Commons, Brownsville, NYCHA
Posted inFeatured News

And Still, I Rise! Brand-New NYCHA Building Going up in Brownsville

by Brooklyn Reader November 12, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inBrownsville

This Brownsville Center Has a Few Tricks in the Bag for a Healthier Halloween

by Brooklyn Reader October 30, 2019January 28, 2021
Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Cozies Award, MTA, bus routes, Brooklyn
Posted inBrownsville

Study Finds Buses in Brownsville, East New York a Little too Close for Comfort

by Brooklyn Reader October 9, 2019January 28, 2021
Mobility LABS, Robin Hood, Brownsville Plan, Community Board 16, Brownsville, Learning and Action Bets
Posted inFeatured News

Brownsville Awarded Major Workforce Development Grant

by Brooklyn Reader October 3, 2019January 28, 2021
Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health and Wellness Centers
Posted inFeatured News

Health is Wealth at Brownsville Children’s Fest

by Brooklyn Reader September 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Brownsville Soccer Pitch
Posted inFeatured News

Saturday Night Soccer for Bklyn Kids Is Kicking off in Brownsville, East Flatbush

by Andrea Leonhardt September 12, 2019January 28, 2021
According to new NYPD data, Brownsville, East New York, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy have seen a 28 percent increase in shootings
Posted inFeatured News

NYPD: Brownsville, East NY Saw 70 Percent of the Borough’s Shootings in August

by Andrea Leonhardt September 4, 2019January 28, 2021
Nigerians in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Naija, King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Omotayo, Balogun, immigration, immigrants
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Naija: Family and Life

by Victoria Ifatusin July 19, 2019January 28, 2021
A new report reveals that the life expectancy in Brownsville is 5.6 years shorter than the city average
Posted inFeatured News

NYC’s Life Expectancy Rises, Yet Health Disparities Continue to Persist

by Andrea Leonhardt July 10, 2019January 28, 2021
Beginning June 27, the city offers free summer meals at nearly 1,200 for all NYC kids under 18.
Posted inFeatured News

NYC’s Free Summer Meals Are Back in Session

by Andrea Leonhardt June 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Councilmember Rafael Espinal joined by representatives from East New York Farms, urban gardeners of Ashford Abundant Garden and community stakeholders.
Posted inFeatured News

Espinal Pushes for Urban Agriculture Plan to Close ‘Freshness Gap’ in Food Deserts

by Andrea Leonhardt June 14, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Brownsville Wellness Event Highlights Affordable, Healthy Cooking

by Andrea Leonhardt June 7, 2019January 28, 2021
The city program offers free classes like aerobics and yoga without registration at various Brownsville locations
Posted inFeatured News

Shape Up NYC Gets East Brooklyn Seniors Fit for Free

by Andrea Leonhardt May 29, 2019January 28, 2021
Rethink Food NYC brings healthy meals to Brownsville, BK Reader
Posted inFeatured News

Local Org Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Healthy Meals for Food-Insecure Brooklynites

by Andrea Leonhardt May 24, 2019January 28, 2021
The project shares local stories on health and wellbeing and empowers East Brooklyn residents to take ownership of the narrative
Posted inFeatured News

Video Project is Looking for ‘East Brooklyn Voices’ to Talk about Health

by Andrea Leonhardt May 14, 2019January 28, 2021
Acting with Purpose, BK Reader
Posted inNews

‘Acting with Purpose!’ How These Brownsville Kiddies Practice Compassion

by Anna Bradley-Smith May 10, 2019January 28, 2021
Brownsville, East New York and East Flatbush are most at risk for losing affordable housing
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Report: How Threatened Is Affordable Housing in Your Neighorbood?

by Andrea Leonhardt May 7, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Belmont Ave Co-Named to Honor Brownsville Basketball Legend Dwayne ‘Pearl’ Washington

by Andrea Leonhardt May 3, 2019January 28, 2021

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