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Good News: Food Donations and Foam Containers

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

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.

Brooklyn Girl Lending a Hand in Nicaragua

Brooklyn girl Erica Meyer spent a few weeks last summer doing charity work in Thailand, and now she's off to Nicaragua with a mission.

Food Donations Accepted In Brooklyn This Holiday Season

It's always the season for giving, but it's especially important around the holidays. A can of food or a few hours to help prepare a meal can change the holidays for someone less fortunate.

Many organizations are in need of non-perishable and other food items, and it’s easy to donate around Brooklyn.

Council Gives Foam Containers The Boot

New York City is on its way to becoming a foam-free city, thanks to passage of a bill that is likely to make foam take-out containers illegal starting in 2015. 

According to published reports,the council passed legislation on Thursday night that will make it illegal for restaurants to serve food in polystyrene foam containers, contingent on the results of a study to see if it can be recycled. 

Ribbon Cut at Lefrak Center at Lakeside

The moment many Brooklynites have been waiting for finally happened Tuesday as the the Park Department, elected officials and major donors cut the ribbon at the long-awaited Lefrak Center at Lakeside.

The 26-acre, $74-million restoration and redesign of an underutilized section of Prospect Park now features two rinks -- one covered and one uncovered -- for ice skating and roller skating along with a cafe and public event space


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