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This Week's Good News from Brooklyn and Queens: May 13 - 17

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

This article was written by Robert Myers.

This week's positive and uplifting stories from around the city.

NEW YORK CITY

Op-Ed: How to Participate in the Budget Process
This post was authored by New York City Comptroller John Liu.

BROOKLYN

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

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

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

Shred it All! Shred Fest Takes to Cadman Plaza
Protect your identity and shred your personal papers for free.

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.

Carroll Gardens

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

QUEENS

Bayside - Douglaston

Bayside Students Graduate with Degrees from Binghamton University
Young scholars awarded degrees in biological sciences and psychology.

Forest Hills

Forest Hills' Kweller Prep to Offer Summer Camp Program
Camp will include assistance on everything from high school entrance exams to preparation in specific subjects.


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