
CITYWIDE – THE NATIONAL WEATHER Service is warning of potential scattered severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening, impacting the city and metro area. The NWS says the primary risk from the storms will be wind gusts over 58 mph; power outages from downed lines are possible. Residents are also cautioned of the risk of hail, as well as of potential flash flooding in poor-drainage and low-lying areas.
Fortunately, the Fourth is expected to be bright and sunny, with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 68 degrees.
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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.