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Good News: Brain Tumor Survivor Honored, Bed-Stuy Supports Struggling Biz

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

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.

Carroll Street Bridge Reopens

The Carroll Street Bridge has reopened after closing for damage repair following Hurricane Sandy.

The October hurricane damaged the bridge's steel beams, motors and electrical control console.

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Bed-Stuy Community Shows True Colors for True South

Books were flying off the shelves Wednesday night inside of True South Bookstore, as throngs of Bed-Stuy residents came out to support the small business now facing possible closure.

After the store’s owner, Monroe Brown, was hospitalized two weeks ago following a sudden stroke, Brown’s son, Ajamu, acted quickly and organized a fundraiser.

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Clinton Hill Brain Tumor Survivor To Be Honored Saturday

A Brooklyn man who endured three surgeries in the last three years to remove a brain tumor will be honored this weekend at the second annual Miles for Hope event in Flushing Meadow Park on Saturday, July 27.

Josh Fiala, who grew up in Clinton Hill, was just 19 years old when he was overcome by a series of painful, seemingly random migraines despite his active lifestyle. When a subsequent MRI diagnosed the source—juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma.

P.J. Hanley's Almost Ready To Reopen

They say this city loves a comeback story.

But how will Carroll Gardens neighbors respond when the doors of P.J. Hanley's—Brooklyn's oldest tavern, which closed in March due to financial issues—open once more?


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