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This Week's Good News, July 1 to 3

Cat up for adoption, phone charging station opens, Fourth of July events.

This week's uplifting stories from neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.

NEW YORK CITY

Pools and Beaches for the July Fourth Weekend
Thinking of taking a dip this Independence Day? Here’s a list of options. 

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BROOKLYN

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What Do You Think of the Myrtle Avenue Phone-Charging Station?
The free solar-powered phone charging station is AT&T and Mayor Bloomberg's pilot initiative.

Myrtle Avenue Farm Stand Now Open
The stand features produce from Nolasco Farm in Allamuchy-Panther Valley, N.J.

Bed-Stuy

World-Renowned LaCrosse Player John Christmas to Host Free Sports Clinic
Christmas, in conjunction with the Brooklyn Crescents youth lacrosse league, will participate in the 9th Annual Hip Hop Festival, July 13.

Coming Soon! The 42nd Annual International African Arts Festival
Event runs July 4th to July 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. rain or shine 

Stapley Survived the Hurricane; Now he Needs a Home!
Stapley will purr endlessly if you just give him a chance.

Medgar Evers College to Celebrate 88th Birdthday of its Namesake
The college will feature a free special screening of a new film recalling Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers.

QUEENS

Fourth of July Events in Queens
To view the city's fireworks show, you'll have to go to Manhattan. But Queens has several local events taking place for Independence Day.

Bayside
Douglaston Little Neck Library Announces July Programs
Special programs this month include a sign language course, a book discussion and watercolor demonstrations.

Northeast Queens Students Make Dean's List, Earn Degrees
Students from Douglaston and Bayside honored for academics, take part in commencement ceremonies.

Fort Totten Pool to Remain Open This Summer
City Council restores funding to all four pools slated for closure.

Bayside Author's Book Chronicles History of '64 World's Fair
Former New York Times writer Joseph Tirella ties the fair to many of the significant events of the turbulent 1960s.

Bayside Mobile App Debuts
App includes business directory and information on local cultural events.

Bayside Student Receives $17K Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House awards recent Cardozo graduate with scholarship funds.


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