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A woman who once pushed herself to vomiting at the gym now co-owns a Brooklyn fitness studio and helps clients discover that strength comes in every size. Her viral video sparked important conversations about what fitness professionals actually look like.
From Makkah's Grand Mosque to Brooklyn's Prospect Park, Muslims across the globe marked Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, gatherings, and joyful traditions celebrating the end of Ramadan. The holiday united diverse communities from Indonesia to Nigeria in a shared expression of faith, charity, and togetherness.
A growing community of people named Ryan will gather at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on March 21 to break a world record while climbing the iconic Rocky Steps. What started as a simple flier in Brooklyn three years ago has become a nationwide movement bringing thousands together through their shared name.
When Anais Berman injured her wrist on black ice, her boyfriend Justin Wright saw the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable proposal. With help from their local urgent care staff, he surprised her with an X-ray that revealed a stunning engagement ring.
A new 34-story building in Brooklyn just opened with 320 boreholes beneath it, making it the largest geothermal residential building in New York State. The Riverie uses the earth's natural temperature to heat and cool apartments without burning any fossil fuels.
A Brooklyn nurse found a trembling French bulldog abandoned in a hospital parking lot and reunited the stolen pup with its heartbroken owner. The rescue happened just hours after thieves broke into a Bushwick apartment and took the beloved pet. --- ##
When a Brooklyn nurse found a shivering French bulldog in a hospital parking lot, she didn't know the pup had been stolen during an armed robbery just hours before. Her quick thinking and compassion led to a tearful reunion that same night.
A Brooklyn bagel shop is slashing electricity costs with suitcase-sized batteries that plug into the wall. The simple solution could help thousands of small businesses nationwide save money while supporting clean energy.
A Brooklyn startup is helping food cart owners ditch noisy, smelly gas generators by swapping in clean e-bike batteries instead. The solution costs about the same but eliminates fumes and noise pollution that drove customers away.
Boston Celtics player Hugo Gonzalez delivered one of the most thrilling moments of the NBA season, drilling a clutch three-pointer to tie the game against the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime. The shot sent the arena into a frenzy and helped secure a 130-126 victory for Boston.
A Brooklyn company is building air conditioners without refrigerants or compressors, using solid materials to cool buildings while eliminating greenhouse gas leaks. The breakthrough could transform how 10% of global electricity gets used.