Brooklyn, NY– Underscoring a shared vision for a resilient and empowered local non-profit  sector, State Senator Kevin Parker joined forces with Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte  Hermelyn, Councilmembers Rita Joseph and Farah N. Louis for a highly successful Non-Profit  Grant Funding Information Session held on January 12.  

As we begin a New Year, many of us will be setting new goals and resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to get fit and healthy.  Many people will be joining a gym or renewing their gym membership. The New York State Division

As you will probably know, there are tons of great restaurants in Canarsie, which means there is a whole lot of competition for any of you out there who run your own eaterie or are thinking of doing so. So, it goes without saying, that

This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new

The air will choke us all to death if we do nothing about it. Climate change is a pressing issue that the whole world is suffering from and air quality is negatively impacted by it. By not addressing the decrease in air quality, we are

Brooklyn, NY – Continuing his efforts to spread holiday joy to the children of the 21st Senate  District and beyond, State Senator Kevin Parker hosted his annual Toy Giveaway Day at his East  Flatbush district office. Twenty-nine organizations and families were the beneficiaries of services,

Since day one, our administration has been clear about our vision for the five boroughs — creating a city that is safer, more economically viable, and more livable for the 8.3 million hardworking New Yorkers who call the greatest city in the world home. I

Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an ever-changing economy. These days, it’s rare to think about spending decades at the same job, and education is the key to developing the flexibility and resourcefulness

Choosing a career path is a significant decision that can shape your life's trajectory. It’s a process that requires thoughtful consideration and self-exploration. Before making this pivotal choice, it's important to take certain steps to ensure that the path you choose aligns with your skills,

Running a business may be very hard work especially when you are trying to grow it and start. You sometimes end up doing various things yourself, even if you might not be very skilled at them, because you might not have the money to pay

A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis that we must end. It has inflicted too much heartache in our city. Manufacturers and distributors have hooked thousands of New Yorkers on opioids and other painkillers.

Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to prosperity. I understand that just as much as anyone else. As a child, I grew up on the edge of homelessness. There were days when I had to take a trash bag full

New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Health Commissioner (DOH) Dr. James McDonald caution New Yorkers about health insurance enrollment scams as the 2024 enrollment through the NY State of Health began on November 16th. The NY State of Health, New York’s Health Plan

  The upcoming holiday season is a festive time of year. It’s getting colder, so we try to stay warm, we invite friends and family over, cook more, light candles, maybe burn a fire in the fireplace or use space heaters, buy Christmas trees and