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Good News: Bed-Stuy Library, Local Y Hosts Food Drive

Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around NYC.

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to nitty-gritty breakdowns of government and school district issues. But some stories are simply inspiring, often showing that at the heart of our communities is a desire to do good. Here are some of the touching headlines from the past seven days.

Samuel Field Y to Kick Off Fresh Food Drive on Oct. 6

The Samuel Field Y will kick off its annual week-long fresh food drive in two weeks during its fall family festival.

The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 6 and include games, arts and crafts and food.

Local residents can drop off fresh produce from local community supported agriculture, supermarkets or home gardens through Oct. 13.

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P.S. 203 Ranked Among 25 Best in State for Common Core Tests

City schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott paid a visit to Oakland Gardens’ P.S. 203 Monday after the school was ranked in the top 25 statewide for performance on new – and more difficult – standardized tests that were introduced earlier this year.

P.S. 203, located at 53-11 Springfield Blvd., was named a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education last fall for strong academic achievement from students at the school.

Macon Library Takes Home Top Citywide Award

Bed-Stuy's Macon Library was one of five winners of the inaugural New York City Neighborhood Library awards.

With judges including children's author R.L. Stine and WNYC host Kurt Andersen, five libraries were selected from ten finalists among libraries citywide.

Peggy Lillis Foundation Keeps Roots in Park Slope

The Peggy Lillis Memorial Foundation (PLMF) was founded in April 2010 in Park Slope by two brothers in response to the sudden death of their mother from C. diff. PLMF is deeply rooted in Brooklyn where both Peggy and her sons were born and raised, and where her sons currently live.

Christian John Lillis, one of the founders of the foundation, shared a letter with Patch on their decision to keep their primary fundraiser in Park Slope, but also branch out.

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