ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

One Year After Sandy, Help Brooklyn 'Light Up the Shore'

Vigils to dot the shoreline of Brooklyn on Sandy anniversary.

Good News: Solar for Sandy, Tree Giveaway

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

The Most Popular Boys' Names in New York

Michael was the top boys’ name in the Empire State in 2012.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

A New Yorker's Message on Stranger Safety Awareness Week

The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation offers a free program designed to keep elementary-aged children safe.

Gates Avenue Tree Giveaway This Saturday

Green your neighborhood with the Pratt Area Community Council.

Brooklyn Nets, Brooklyn Youth Come Together To Paint Atlantic Avenue Mural

The mural project was facilitated by Groundswell, which designs projects that are painted by underrepresented groups.

New Upgrades on Patch: More Headlines, Better Conversation

Upcoming Community Meetings

Community Connections

Free workshops, volunteer opportunities and more from CAUSE-NY.

Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Lunchapalooza! Series

Weekly kids event takes place Wednesdays through June 26.

Nature Being Nurtured: Muscovies in the Making at Prospect Park

5 Things to Do This Week: May 13-17

Look forward to open mic night, Tai Chi classes and the Kings County Fair this week in Brooklyn.

Community Update

Community Update

Community Update

5 Things: Brooklyn Bookend Events and P.S. 9 Bounce House Carnival

Prospect Heights-area alternate side, subway and event information you won't want to miss.

5 Things: Hip-Hop Sing-Along, Whiskey Tasting and Documentary Film Q&A

Prospect Heights-area alternate side, subway and event information you won't want to miss.

5 Things: Pajama Party for Charity and Free Folk Dancing

Prospect Heights-area alternate side, subway and event information you won't want to miss.

5 Things: Dr. Who Costume Contest and Final Day of Phillip Glass' Einstein on the Beach

Prospect Heights-area alternate side, subway and event information you won't want to miss.

5 Things: A Scientist’s View of Prospect Park Lake, Bluesy Country and Indie Rock

Prospect Heights-area alternate side, subway and event information you won't want to miss.

5 Things: DanceAfrica Weekend at BAM and Tres Amigos at Way Station

Prospect Heights-area subway, alternate side and event highlights you won't want to miss.

Haven’t Joined a CSA Yet? Here’s One That Still Has Space

Crown Heights Farm Share accepting applications through May 20.

Send Us Your Enterprise Photos!

The space shuttle Enterprise was flown over New York City on Friday

Out of Touch? Free GoogaMooga Tickets Available Again Today

If seeing Hall & Oates is everything your heart desires, you might just be in luck.

Last Chance: Botanic Gardens Cherry Blossoms and CSA Sign Up

See the blooms at the Garden's esplanade before they're gone.