
SUNSET PARK — BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, The New York Public Library and Queens Public Library on Tuesday launched “Summer at the Library,” an annual campaign designed to encourage New Yorkers of all ages to read all year long. Hundreds of programs and activities will be held across the city’s library systems, including reading with a therapy dog, garden and nature story times, dance parties for teens and more.
As part of the kickoff, on Saturday, Bay Ridge and Central Libraries (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Greenpoint Library (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) will offer book giveaways, crafts and performances.
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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.