This Week's Good News from Brooklyn: March 18 - 22

This week's positive and uplifting stories from neighborhoods around Brooklyn and Manhattan.

BROOKLYN

Park Slope

Dale Talde Wins 'The People’s Best New Chef'

It’s official: Dale Talde is “The People’s Best New Chef.”

FoodAndWine.com’s annual contest, which names America’s 10 “most brilliant up-and-coming chefs every year” throughout the nation, asked people to vote for whom they thought was the paramount newfangled culinary artist in the New York area.  

And the people have spoken: Dale Talde won the contest, who is the chef and partner of Thistle Hill Tavern, Talde and Pork Slope—the last two being some of the most popular new restaurants in Park Slope.

Prospect Heights

One month after nonprofit shut its storefront and laid off most staff, it continues its work on bringing new businesses to Washington Avenue.

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Fort Greene's Williamsburgh Savings Bank Clock Tower Relit

After undergoing extensive repairs, the clock at the top of One Hanson Place reclaimed its place in the Brooklyn nighttime skyline.

Brooklyn Creates: An Aesthetic Exploration Of The Table

Brooklyn Glass and Brooklyn Metal Works forge an alliance for a special event.

Carroll Gardens

A Taste of Down Under On South Brooklyn Plates

Let your tastebuds vote for you in the Aussie Lamb Spring Fling contest taking place at two local restaurants.

Bed-Stuy

The Bishop Now Welcomes all Creatives of Bed-Stuy

The Bishop, located at 916 Bedford Avenue, is Bed-Stuy's newest art incubator for local residents.

NYC

Home Office Deduction: A Tax Break for Those Who Work from Home

If you use part of your home for your business, you may qualify for a tax break

FEMA Extends Sandy Shelter Assistance Program By Three Weeks

Also, city residents affected by the storm have one more week to register for federal disaster assistance.

Mayor Bloomberg Launches 30 Solar-Powered Recycling Stations in Times Square

Mayor hopes the pilot program will make make managing waste more efficient.