Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States — impacting over 34 million adults, many of whom don’t even know they have it. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, diabetes disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities, where barriers such as limited access to quality healthcare, healthy food, and safe spaces for exercise make preventio

🎁✨ Help Us Bring Joy to Children This Holiday Season! ✨🎁 Fort Greene Council is proud to host our annual Toy & Coat Drive — spreading cheer and supporting families right here in our Brooklyn community! We’re collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS & COATS for children and families in need. 📅 November 17 – December 12, 2025 📍 Drop off donations Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at any of our 16 Older Adult Clubs across Brooklyn! Together, let’s make this holiday season brighter

November is Native American Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich history, enduring traditions, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples to our city, our nation, and our shared story. While the month was first recognized federally in 1990, the origins of this important observance can be traced right here to New York State. In the early 1900s, Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca archaeologist and the Director of the Rochester Museum and Science Center, advocated tirel