Author: Cristabelle Tumola (Cristabelle Tumola)

In New York City and nationally, white women get breast cancer more frequently, but black women die of it at a higher rate. A likely reason is that triple negative breast cancers, which are are typically more aggressive and difficult to treat, are more prevalent in African-American women.

Though it has only been a few days since Brooklyn Nets merchandise went on sale online and in stores, basketball and Brooklyn enthusiasts are quickly buying up the team’s items.

Though there wasn't much excitement about New York's Republican Presidential primaries on April 24, Republicans in Brooklyn are optimistic about the ground they’ve gained in the borough, particularly in Southern Brooklyn.

Empire Mayonnaise, a store selling gourmet flavored mayonnaise, opened in Prospect Heights April 8.

Years ago retailers used a “calling tree.” If a suspicious person came into a store, an employee would call to alert other stores in the neighborhood. Today, the Internet is taking this idea to another level, says Professor Robert McCrie from John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Department of Security, Fire and Emergency Management. Through...

“Brooklyn 11223,” a highly criticized show that's been compared to the "Jersey Shore," is one of three reality TV programs based in Brooklyn that are premiering within a couple months of each other.

Crossword puzzles are a solitary activity. But for about 1,000 crossword enthusiasts, solving them became a spectator sport this weekend when they gathered in Brooklyn for the 35th Annual American Crossword Tournament.

Although Manhattan rents overall are still more expensive, in the last few years more areas of Brooklyn have began to catch up. And more people are choosing Brooklyn for its lifestyle than its rents.