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The crescent and star of a giant, red Turkish flag bedecked Brooklyn Borough Hall and party-goers sat on the steps to applaud the dramatic pageantry of the Turkish Armed Forces Harmony Band and other performances at Brooklyn’s annual Turkish Cultural Celebration on Thursday, May 16. … Full Article

Heartening Reminders … Full Article

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez said Friday he will resign, not for the sordid claims of sexual harassment of women staffers over, but to run for New York City council. … Full Article

Tens of thousands of people pass Brooklyn Bridge Park every day. They might be driving past on the BQE or strolling on the Promenade, catching a glimpse from the Brooklyn Bridge or seeing things up close while they wheel along BBP bike paths. … Full Article

Decades before New York's Central Park was created, Green-Wood Cemetery's ponds, hills and winding paths provided not only a pastoral final resting place for the nation's elite but also a recreational spot for picnics and horse-drawn buggies. … Full Article

The Big Apple is finally rolling out its bicycle-sharing program — the biggest in the country. … Full Article

Six months have passed since Hurricane Sandy struck the shores of New York, and as a recent report put out by several Sandy advocacy groups shows, many residents are now faced with mold problems. … Full Article

Homeowners do their spring cleaning this time of year, so why shouldn’t Brooklyn residents do the same for their sidewalks? … Full Article

“Bring back the B37 bus!”  … Full Article

Hurricane Sandy took place more than six months ago, yet New York City is still feeling her aftermath. Some residents whose homes were destroyed are still living in hotels, unable to find new places to live. … Full Article