Community Corner

This Week's Good News from Brooklyn: April 8 - 12

Bike share program nearly here, electric vehicle charging stations are coming, and the Islanders set date for first Barclays Center game.

 

This week's positive and uplifting stories from in and around Prospect Heights.

 

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Prospect Heights

Franny's Opens in New Location

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Flatbush Avenue pizza favorite reopened in its new, extra-large space on Monday night.

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill Pasta Shop's Dish Named 'Iconic' by Grub Street

Sfoglini’s everything-bagel fusilli was counted among the best of the best in New York.

Networking, workshops and entrepreneur programs are being made available for prospective and existing small businesses in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Carroll Gardens

StarChefs Honors Local Culinary Talents at Gala

Chefs, bakers and restaurateurs from Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill and Gowanus will be celebrated this Thursday. Here are their recipes.

More than 2,800 residents voted in Councilman Brad Lander's program this year.

Stinky Bklyn Hosts Online Pun Contest

The best cheese-themed play on words could win you a 20% discount.

Brooklyn Slate Company Opens Red Hook Shop

Celebrate with owners over a homemade grilled cheese sandwich.

Bed-Stuy

When Vanity is a Private Affair

Natasha Watterson, owner of Vanity Hair Studio NYC, offers her clients a mix of privacy, Rx and TLC.

 

Citywide

NYC’s Bike Share Program Just Around the Bend

Finally! Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced the program will launch officially in May.

Islanders Set for First Barclays Center Game

The National Hockey League team will play an exhibition game against the New Jersey Devils this September.

No coins, credit card swipes or receipts needed.

Six Great Spring Races in New York City

There's still time to register for these runs in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

Five Borough Tennis Tournament to Compete at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

USTA Eastern and City Parks Foundation will host challenges in all five boroughs in May and championship in June.

State to Get Hundreds of New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Cuomo

Governor announces plans for Charge NY, which will eventually create a network of 3,000 charging stations.


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