Community Corner

Good News from Brooklyn: May 13 - 17

Free summer ferry service, shred your papers, cheese shop lauded.

This article was written by Robert Myers.

Start the week by looking at recent uplifting stories from Prospect Heights and beyond.


Brooklyn-wide

East River Ferry to Expand Service for Summer
City adding additional ferries to serve Red Hook this summer.


Prospect Heights

Elberta To Expand
Southern-themed restaurant buys storefront next door.

Franklin Avenue Cheese Shop Garners Praise from NYT
Columnist praises Little Zelda's new venture for offering "real finds" in a "bright," if tiny, space.


Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Trilok Center Aims to Raise $50K
The center is hosting its annual gala event, Spring Swing, Saturday, May 18.


Carroll Gardens

Bloomberg Wants Boats on Gowanus 'In My Lifetime'
Mayor says canal was defiled in another era for the city.


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