Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects nearly 10,000 infants in the United States each year. It is non-progessive, and non-contagious, and an all-inclusive cure has not yet been found. Common treatments include physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication, braces and other orthotic devices, and surgery. Though the condition is difficult to deal with, some cases…
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Winter Organic CSA Coming to BIG!NYC Gowanus
Good news for the New Year for residents of Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Park Slope and other Brooklyn neighborhoods: The Full Plate Farm Collective, a group of farms that is growing produce for a shared Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership, is now making available bi-weekly shares to new members in the above mentioned Brooklyn…
Giuliani Offers Advice to Ciudad Juarez
Former Mayor of New York City Rudolph Giuliani spoke in Ciudad Juarez in order to help reduce crime in the city. Many were in attendance, including Pedro Zaragoza Fuentes. He offered several helpful tips that the region will need in order to dramatically reduce crime levels. One, he said, is to look to the…
Chef Ellie Krieger Offers Healthy Cooking Solutions
First Lady Michelle Obama would be so proud. Recently, the host of the Cooking Channel show “Healthy Appetite” Ellie Krieger hosted a cooking demonstration for Central Brooklyn soup-kitchen chefs. The event took place at St. John’s Bread & Life in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Cooking Event The idea behind the event? To show these chefs that even low…
Christie’s Auction House Sells Elizabeth Taylor Ring for Nearly $9 Million
A recent auction featuring gems, magnificent clothes, accessories and other collectables belonging to the late Elizabeth Taylor was held at Christie’s auction house in New York City. A 33.19-carat diamond ring from actor Richard Burton was sold for $8,818,500, though predicted to sell for between $2.5-3.5 million. Other jewels sold at the event include a…
5 Holiday Decorating Tips from Brooklyn’s Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson is a Brooklyn-based florist who recently exhibited her unique talents in the East Room at the White House. She recently shared five simple, natural tips for decking your own halls at home this holiday season: • Decorate with a lot of a particular thing: “I love using lots of one thing. If it’s…
Gowanus Park Plans Approved by Community Board 6
Families living near the Gowanus Houses on Wyckoff Street are undoubtedly thrilled with the results of last night’s Community Board 6 meeting. At the meeting, which took place at NYCHA Miccio Community Center, Glen Kelly of CB6 Parks and Recreation Committee motioned to fund a total renovation of the Naquan Heyward Jr. Playground. The plans…
Prospect Park Named “Danger Zone” Due to Speeding Cyclists
Over the past six months, several women were almost killed in collisions with cyclists in Prospect Park. Still, bike riders continue to ride at incredible speeds. A reporter, armed with a radar gun, discovered that riders go as fast as 31mph, which is faster than the 25mph speed limit in the area. Many riders move…
Greyhound Pup Gets Bone Graft Thanks to Anonymous Donors
Last Monday, Kasia Bednarka’s Italian greyhound Tali was attacked by a pit bull-mix in Prospect Park during their afternoon run. The dog pounced on the tiny pup, badly breaking its leg, before fleeing the scene with its owner. “His leg was just hanging there,” Kasia Bednarska said. “I understand they’re both animals, but you should…
The Green Pits of Gowanus
Environmental officials recently opened four “green” spaces on Dean Street near the Gowanus Canal in an effort to absorb water during heavy rainstorms. The rainwater usually results in the sewer systems overflowing into the waterway. The $16,000 drainage ditches, located in Park Slope near Fourth Avenue, are filled with mulch and shrubs capable of absorbing…
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