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Why Coordinated Healthcare Matters (Sponsored)

At the Weill Cornell Medicine, with locations in both Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene, there is a strong culture of cooperation between the primary care providers and the specialists who are co-located at both sites. This fosters education among the providers and helps provide efficient care for our patients. Our

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Meet Physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine Brooklyn Practices (Sponsored)

As a Physical Therapist, having no barriers between the clinicians in our network has greatly expedited patient care and has saved them time, money and unneeded suffering. The benefits of practicing in an integrated medical setting have been many. Weill Cornell Medicine’s extensive network of hospitals and healthcare centers

Destinations

Take A Ride On The Carousel In Prospect Park (Sponsored)

Photo by Martin SeckThis century-old Brooklyn treasure is the perfect fall weather birthday party destination. Located in Prospect Park’s Children’s Corner, the Prospect Park Carousel is one of its most treasured and beloved family destinations, and the perfect location for children’s birthday parties this fall. A Historic

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What it takes to make it in Brooklyn (Sponsored)

Hundreds of Brooklyn builders, founders and entrepreneurs will come together at City Point for the Make It in Brooklyn Innovation Summit on September 28 to connect with Brooklyn’s best and brightest across many industries who have ‘made it’ in the borough. https://vimeo.com/136831757 It’s been said

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Labor Day Good Wishes From Fort Greene Focus

Image via californialaborWhile many consider Labor Day to be the “unofficial end of summer,” the day is about a lot more. Our readers work hard. We appreciate your ethic, talent, and dedication — and it’s what makes our neighborhood special. We’ll be taking a break until Tuesday, September 6.

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It’s Time To Get Prepared (PSA)

September is National Preparedness Month in New York City and across the nation. It is important to prepare for the next emergency ― whether it is a hurricane, tornado, fire, heat wave, or terrorist attack.  Make the commitment this month to get ahead of the next emergency. National Preparedness Month is

Events

The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon (Sponsored)

Courtesy of WanderlustWanderlust 108 Brooklyn Sun. September 11 |  9:30a – 5:45p Prospect Park (Nethermeade) Wanderlust 108, the world’s only mindful triathlon is coming to Brooklyn!  This is a field day for your mind, body, and soul, leaving you feeling better than when you arrived.  Start the day with

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Greenmarket Recipe of The Week – Smoky Baba Ganoush

By Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food Blog This paleo alternative to hummus is also vegan and gluten free so, literally, everyone at your dinner party is free to enjoy it. It even satisfies omnivores like me! Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogDip. Omnipresent, irresistible and, often, problematic. If you’re

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Register For 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk / 5K Run For Ovarian Cancer (Sponsored)

WHO: Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation® also known as T.E.A.L.® WHAT: The 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk and 5K Run raising money for Ovarian Cancer research and awareness WHERE: Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY (9th Street and

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Good News, Foodies: Dine In Brooklyn Is Back! August 11-22 (Sponsored)

Everyone is searching for a five-star meal without the Manhattan crowds and prices. Good news, foodies: Dine in Brooklyn is back! Asya Indian Restaurant (Photo credit: Erica Sherman/Office of the Brooklyn Borough President)From Thursday, August 11th through Monday, August 22nd, you can enjoy over 100 restaurants with the

Animals

Dogs Presented by Animal Lighthouse Rescue (Sponsored)

Petey and Paulina (Courtesy of ALR Cares)Meet the cutest dogs around! 2-year-old Petey and Paulina are absolute love bugs — they love to play, then snuggle up for a nap with their favorite person. It’s cuteness overload! At only 16 pounds, they are small dogs and make the perfect

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Greenmarket Recipe: Olive Oil, Garlic and Tomato Crostini

Photo by Christine of Mid-Life Croissant food blogBy Christine of Mid-Life Croissant food blog. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Before you head to your local farmer’s market tomorrow I want to tell you something. Tomatoes. Alternatively, if you need inspiration to leave your air-conditioned

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Looking To Become A Yoga Teacher? (Sponsored)

When Yuuki and Ariel created the Dou Yoga Teacher Training in 2012, they wanted to offer a training that was different: They didn’t want to teach about yoga, they wanted the yoga to be genuinely experienced; rather than learning about poses, philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, ethics, etc. each portion of

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Meet The Mets? Islanders Thinking About Switching From Kings (County) And Heading To Queens

Casey Cizikas of the New York Islanders. (Photo via ny_islanders)By Sean Egan The New York Islanders met with the New York Mets about possibly building a hockey-specific arena to move the hockey team to Willets Point in Queens, according to a report by Bloomberg News. Some Islander fans

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Leesa is the cool new mattress that just made your move a lot easier (Sponsored)

If you’re planning a move to Brooklyn now that summer is here, the thought of dragging your old, lumpy mattress along sounds ridiculous. Instead, we have found a better solution. Leesa, a Forbes top 20 startup to watch in 2016.  They deliver a premium luxury foam mattress direct to

Destinations

Get a Taste of Brooklyn at this year’s Brooklyn Eats (Sponsored)

Food and beverage professionals from across the country and the world will soon sample the County of Kings at Brooklyn Eats. Courtesy of Brookyn EatsDuring Brooklyn Eats – the Brooklyn Chamber’s annual celebration of Brooklyn-made food and drink – patrons will have an opportunity to try some of the borough’s

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Pet Lovers Come To New York Pet Expo this weekend (Sponsored)

Courtesy of NY Pet Expo © Brian Pettepiece, Olydog! StudiosThe 4th Annual New York Pet Expo is coming to Brooklyn this weekend. The expo will introduce pet lovers to all the pet resources that New York – and national – communities have to offer. Where: Brooklyn Expo Center When: Saturday, June 18, 10AM

Events

Hillary Clinton Is Coming To The Navy Yard Tonight

This picture of Hillary Clinton appeared outside the Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center back in April. (Courtesy Fort Greene Focus)Hillary Clinton will be at the Brooklyn Navy Yard tonight as the presidential primary election results roll in . The Clinton campaign has scheduled an event for 7:30pm at the

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Win a Birthday Party for 10 at the Brooklyn Cyclones! (Giveaway)

The stadium erupts and everyone is singing “Happy Birthday” to your child. Does your child love baseball?  Are they a die-hard Cyclones fan?  Are you looking for birthday party ideas?Enter to win a Birthday Party for 10! Enter to win by liking the Cyclones Facebook page via

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GRAMMY PARK: Live music experience in Brooklyn (Sponsored)

Over the course of four days and six live concert performances, GRAMMY® award-winning and nominated artists will converge in Brooklyn, New York for GRAMMY Park™, the first GRAMMY-branded, multiday live music experience held May 5-8. The concert series will be held at Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre and The LeFrak

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Entire Clinton Hill Block Omitted From Voter Rolls

PS 11 (Courtesy of Google Maps)A whole block of Clinton Hill was prevented from voting today, according to a poll worker. Alexandra Leon of DNAInfo had the scoop: At least seven voters who live on Lafayette Avenue and were assigned to vote at P.S. 11 in Clinton Hill,

Business

Entrepreneurs are Action Taking Dreamers! (Sponsored)

Its really challenging to build your dream from the comfort of your home.  With the bed, television, and sofa calling your name with no one looking, its easy for motivation to take a nap (literally). * Take your hustle to our state-of-the-art coworking space where the WiFi, security, furniture and utilities

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Celebrate Spring in Prospect Park (Sponsored)

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for Opening Weekend in Prospect Park on April 2 + 3, with food, festivities and family fun. Opening Day Parade, 10–10:30 am (Saturday only) Parade begins at 7th Avenue + 2nd Street, Free Join the Prospect Park Alliance and the Prospect Park Baseball Association to

Arts & Culture

Video Game Design, Sports, Movie-Making And More At LIU Brooklyn Children’s Academy (Sponsored)

The Children’s Academy at LIU Brooklyn offers immersive summer camp fun for children between the ages of 3 to eighth grade. Starting at the beginning of July and running for seven weeks, our program focuses on creativity, academics and athletics on the Brooklyn campus of one of America’s

Arts & Culture

Experience a Divine Culture – Final Week! (Sponsored)

THERE WAS A TIME when the world was full of beauty and wonder. When heroes split mountains and swam with dragons. When divine beings walked the earth and emperors ruled under the will of heaven. When people lived in harmony with the universe and believed in a connection between all