{"id":18451,"date":"2018-08-22T19:40:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T23:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/eny-district-leader-nikki-lucas-partners-with-upcoming-healthynyc-expo-in-east-new-york\/"},"modified":"2018-08-23T00:49:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T04:49:25","slug":"eny-district-leader-nikki-lucas-partners-with-upcoming-healthynyc-expo-in-east-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/eny-district-leader-nikki-lucas-partners-with-upcoming-healthynyc-expo-in-east-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"ENY District Leader Nikki Lucas Partners With Upcoming HealthyNYC Expo in East New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today it was announced that <strong>Nikki Lucas<\/strong>, the popular District Leader of East New York, will once again join the HealthyNYC Expo, as a Community Partner.&nbsp; The HealthyNYC Expo is a FREE event,&nbsp; being held in East New York, <strong>Saturday September 8, 2018 at the Brooklyn Sports Club<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas joins Councilman Rafael Espinal, Congressman Ed Towns, Brownsville advocate, Chris Legree, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Kings County Hospital, UnitedHealthcare, Tradition Home Care, MetroPlus, New York City&#8217;s Public Engagement Unit, and many more, as supporters in the second annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/healthy-nyc-expo-brooklyn-edition-tickets-48316728636\">HealthyNYC Expo (Brooklyn).<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was a partner of the HealthyNYC Expo last year, making sure the seniors were able to take advantage of the resources and activities that were available.&nbsp; This year the event is expanding outdoors, and will include live jazz, the morning stretch, and resources like educating seniors on New York City&#8217;s Rent Freeze Program, which is important for seniors and caregivers of East New York&#8221;, stated Lucas.&nbsp; &#8220;I am always happy to partner with events that support our seniors and families, and I encourage all East New York residents to experience the event for themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are happy to have Nikki Lucas as a partner once again&#8221;, stated <strong>Vernon Jones Sr. CEO\/JIG Media<\/strong>, owners of the HealthyNYC Expo.&nbsp; &nbsp;&#8220;Nikki is a true advocate for East New York&#8217;s seniors and families.&nbsp; We work with Nikki on her Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon, and we are able to see firsthand how she interacts with the seniors, in a way that is sincere.&nbsp; There&#8217;s no way we would think about having an event in East New York without her involvement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday Sept. 8, 2018<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10am-3pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Brooklyn Sports Club &#8211; 1540 Van Siclen Ave. Brooklyn NY 11239<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking Access-A-Ride, the cross streets are Seaview and Schroeders.<\/p>\n<h3>To attend the HealthyNYC Expo, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/healthy-nyc-expo-brooklyn-edition-tickets-48316728636\">Register Here<\/a> to make your access faster.&nbsp; The event is free for everyone, and no one will be turned away.<\/h3>\n<h3>To become a vendor contact 718-285-9351 or email <a href=\"mailto:vjones@jig.media\">vjones@jig.media<\/a>.&nbsp; The deadline for vendor inquiries is August 31, 2018.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today it was announced that Nikki Lucas, the popular District Leader of East New York, will once again join the HealthyNYC Expo, as a Community Partner.&nbsp; The HealthyNYC Expo is a FREE event,&nbsp; being held in East New York, Saturday September 8, 2018 at the Brooklyn Sports Club. 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