via City Limits
Battling Hunger in Brooklyn
With food pantries and soup kitchens facing big increases in demand, our reporters fanned out across the borough on a recent afternoon to talk with the needy and those struggling to serve them.
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via New York Daily News
Little Leaguers’ Endless Summer
The Victor Lebron Little League in Washington Heights runs year around to keep kids playing ball – and off the streets.
via New York Daily News
Quirky Actress Mops up the Stage
Susan-Kate Heaney performs a one-woman show about her special friendship with her collection of mops.
via The Villager
Seeing the Hudson in a New Light
Some 150 solar-powered LEDs shine in white and blue on the decaying stumps of Pier 49 as part of an eco-friendly public art project called, "Reflect the Stars."
Puddles to Ponds in Chinatown
Mini-pools that form in Chinatown after rainfall can last for days – collecting trash, chemicals and emanating a stench.
Green Comes Into Fashion
More designers are creating eco-friendly clothes. Some greens fashions are set to go on display in Highbridge Park.
Pet Owners Bullish on Economy
The economy may be seeing some dog days, but the pet industry appears to be recession proof.
via SchoolBook
Boys’ Team Takes One Step at a Time
The boys competitive step team for Brooklyn Technical High School is down to six members – and is looking for a few good young men.