Photo Credit: NY Senate Photo, “(03-09-22) NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud” (March 9, 2022), via Flickr. Licensed under CC BY 2.0. BROOKLYN, NY: New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud will host a Community Cultural Showcase in honor of her tenth anniversary in the New York State Senate, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and civic spirit […]
By Jaeda G, Faith in Focus | Photo courtesy of Bishop Oliver McDowald In a compelling episode of the Faith in Focus podcast, Bishop Oliver McDowald of the East New York Church of God of Prophecy offered a powerful reflection on the evolving role of the church in today’s communities. With decades of pastoral experience […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]