High Rates of Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension in East Flatbush—Why?
By: ENRICO DENARD People from Afro-Caribbean backgrounds who immigrate to the U.S. are at risk of to being diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. While …[read more]
Restaurants in Ridgewood
By: BILLY WOOD RIDGEWOOD, NY- On a beautiful spring afternoon people used to rush to Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens, and spend the day shopping …[read more]
Bay Ridge Businesses Before and After COVID-19
By: JOANPOL GUTIERREZ COVID-19 not only affected the physical health of millions of citizens across the state, it also had a deep impact on local …[read more]
Neighborhood Reacts to Push for a Flatbush Ave. Bus Lane
By: SAMIA AFSAR Each day the B41 leisurely travels along Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, where it is met with ongoing traffic– delivery trucks, dollar vans, and …[read more]
Food Prices Soar and Local Deli Apologizes
By: SAMIA AFSAR Each morning, many thousands of New Yorkers start their day with a bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee to prepare …[read more]
East Flatbush Tenants Push Landlord about Rat Infestation
By ELSA AMAYA Tenants at 201 Linden Blvd in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn are battling a rising number of rats in their building. …[read more]
Two Fires in One Week in Borough Park Raise Questions
By GABRIEL SALAS In just over the span of one week, residents of Borough Park, Brooklyn are left with many questions after two fires have …[read more]
Horticulture in Harlem: Nutrition, Education and Therapy
By: ANNABELLE PAULINO Angela Tulloch, who lives on 142nd Street and Riverside Drive, has been a part of the Harlem community for over 40 years, …[read more]
Canarsie’s Children Program Makes a Comeback
By TYRELL INGRAM BROOKLYN- The children’s programs at the Hebrew Educational Society in the Canarsie neighborhood are making a comeback under a new normal. After …[read more]
The Pooper Scoop: Will Canarsie’s Dog Poop Problem Be Resolved?
By TYRELL INGRAM The people of Canarsie have seen an increase in dog poop within the neighborhood and are concerned that it’s only getting worse. …[read more]