
It’s that time again — time to nominate your favorites in Brooklyn for Best of the Boro Family & Recreation.
The summer season is time for families to kick back, relax and have some much needed fun. The Best of the Boro’s Family & Recreation category focuses on businesses that assist families, teach their little ones and help them let loose, whether they be camps or party places, sports venues or cultural experiences.
From now through August 2, simply visit The Home Reporter’s website — www.homereporter.com — and click on the Best of the Boro logo. There you can fill out the nomination form. You may nominate in multiple categories.
After August 2, all nominees will move on to the voting round.
To stay up-to-the-minute on the competition, go to www.homereporter.com.












SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.