This Week's Good News, June 3 - 7

This week's uplifting stories from neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.

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

Community Connections
Free workshops, volunteer opportunities and more from CAUSE-NY.

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.

Little Free Library Needs Books
If you have some outgrown children's books at home, bring them over to the St. Marks Children's Book Stop.

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.

QUEENS

Bayside

Little Neck Students Make Dean's Lists
Students make the dean's lists at SUNY Oswego and Sacred Heart.

Comrie Wants New Subway in Queens: Report
In Borough President bid, Comrie seeks big ideas.

P.S. 203 Places 10th in National Problem Solving Competition
Fifth grade team cracks the top 10 in national Odyssey of the Mind competition.

Forest Hills

Forest Hills Student Receives Siemens Scholarship
Local student who attends Mary Louis Academy will receive $4,000 through scholarship.

Forest Hills Street to Be Renamed After Late American Legion Post Commander
Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz will lead ceremony on June 9 to rename street after Thomas Winberry.