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Mayor Adams announces $80 million in medical debt forgiveness for low income New Yorkers through historic debt relief program.

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Mayor Adams launches historic medical debt relief program, 35,000 New Yorkers forgiven of debt worth $80 million

Music Brings Life Blood Awareness Assembly

Rapper-turned-director Keenan Bristol raises awareness of blood shortages through film, ‘Students Are Heroes’

By Lauren Rapp

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Oh, baby! Brooklyn welcomes first newborns of 2025

By Robert Pozarycki & Lloyd Mitchell

New Yorkers grapple with influx of flu and RSV cases.

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Sickness on the rise: New York sees holiday surge in flu and RSV cases

Child with a cold or flu blowing their nose at home.

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New York City sees huge surge in flu cases — here’s when you should go to the doctor

Emma and Liam are the top baby names once again in NYC.

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Oh baby! Emma and Liam are the top New York City baby names once again

NY: Maimonides Pediatric Hematology & Oncology department hosts holiday event

Maimonides’ holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Politics

Three bills from state Sen. Andrew Gounardes signed into law, codifying protections for firefighters, families

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Maimonides’ Community for Kids benefit breaks records, raising over $200K for pediatric care

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Maimonides and local churches unite in annual Celebration of Light

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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‘I’m not alone’: Maimonides art show ‘Lines of Sight’ explores healing through creativity

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Guild for Exceptional Children honors Bay Ridge leaders at annual ‘Exceptional Honorees’ gala

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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South Brooklyn Health hosts inaugural Excellence for All Gala to champion health equity

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Circle of Care Awards (COCA) 2024 honorees.

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CABS Circle of Care Awards Gala celebrates community and caregivers

City Council member speaks at hospital closure rally

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City Council rallies in effort to stop hospital closures in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn

Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, left, applauds as former Assembly Member Nick Perry, second from right, cuts the ribbon, flanked by Dr. Rev. Waterman, vice chair of the OBH Board of Trustees, second from left, and Dr. Sandra Scott, interim CEO of OBH, right.

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Brookdale Medical Center unveils new state-of-the art MRI system

Brooklyn, NY : “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Oct 27, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

Pink pride: Thousands unite for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Coney Island

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Arthur Ashe Institute celebrates 32 years of health equity at SportsBall 2024 Gala

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A Safe Space Studio brings affordable wellness and community to Sunset Park

By Naisha Roy

Bikers rally for breast cancer awareness at Maimonides’ 16th annual Ride 2 Live in Brooklyn

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Members of Griot Circle at the organization's space at 25 Flatbush Ave. prior to leaving the location in 2022.

Griot Circle, hub for NYC’s LGBTQ older adults of color, returns home to downtown Brooklyn

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Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician

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Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician

Daily commuters shared their opinions on Congestion Pricing and where they'd like to see the funds go.

Commuters weigh in on New York City’s congestion pricing plans to improve citywide transportation services