
The air may have been chilly but hearts were warm as the beribboned holiday tree in McKinley Park was set alight on the evening of December 11.
A grand party, sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, included the opportunity to meet Santa, as well as plenty of hot chocolate and entertainment from local performers. It has become a great tradition here in our community to join together to celebrate the holidays, and give thanks for all the good in our lives, noted Golden, who said that between caroling, Santa and seasonal refreshments, the lighting help[s] us usher in this most magical time of year.











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.