The Early Word: No Late Night F Trains

1. If you're thinking about volunteering in Prospect Park—especially in light of the now-defunct —check out this essay from 14-year-old Nick Safian. It might just help sway you.

2. The F train—along with the B,D and M—will cease running at 10 p.m. in both directions from Monday through Friday of this week. During this time, F trains will operate via the E line between Roosevelt Avenue and West 4th Street in both directions. Read the full story .

3. The Oranim Daycare program of Windsor Terrace still has space available for children ages 18-months to 5-years for the 2012-13 school year. Those interested should head to www.oranimdaycare.com for more information.

4. The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council is looking for rising 10th or 11th grade students to join its ranks. Selected students will have their voices heard in the policy-making process at City Hall, as well as the opportunity to significantly develop their own leadership skills. Students must be nominated, as well as apply, by May 18. More information is available here. 

5. Alternate side parking is in effect today, but will be suspended on Thursday in observance of Solemnity of the Ascension.