Community Corner

This Week's Good News, June 3 - 7


NEW YORK CITY

Gutsy Nun Spends Lifetime Giving Back to Those in Need
Sister Margaret Smyth of Queens is a symbol of hope and humanity for the scores of needy she helps.

Cuomo Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Women's Rights
Package of bills would address freedom of choice, pay equity, among other issues.

BROOKLYN

Give or Get Help With 'NYC Build It Back'
Program designed to help those still struggling after last year's storm.

Ditmas Park


With Daring Drop, Girl Saves Brother From Flames

"We were absolutely trapped," said 11-year-old Janixia Soto after throwing toddler to circle of arms below.

Fort Greene

Local Businesses to Participate in Farm to Neighborhood
Program will connect local chefs and retailers with producers to increase access to fresh, locally grown food. 

Prospect Heights

Hawker Bar (FKA Sunburnt Calf) Opens on Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Avenue's Sunburnt Calf will be reborn tonight as Hawker Bar.


Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens Staycation Guide: Mollie Chen
Tips on where to eat, shop and hang this summer from South Brooklyn locals.

Brothers Bagels: Baked Right on Court Street!
Carroll Gardens, it's time to get your schmear on.

Bed-Stuy

Trinity Baptist Parades Down Dekalb Ave
The Holy Trinity Baptist Church kicked off its summer programming with a parade down Dekalb Avenue.

City Parks Foundation, Disney Kick off SummerStage Kids!
Free performing arts events in Brooklyn begin June 16 - August 20.


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