The Prospect Park Alliance has upgraded the LeFrak Center at Lakeside with new amenities, local partnerships, and expanded community programming, coinciding with its reopening celebration on August 2 and 3. These enhancements include the largest water play area in Brooklyn along with seasonal activities like roller skating, boating in the summer, and ice sports in the winter. Emily Krell noted that concessions and special events are essential for enhancing visitor experiences and ensuring financial viability, with all funds raised supporting the park's maintenance.
"Most of the time we were in the car. After my son's father pulled his arm so hard that it was almost out of the socket, I knew I had to leave if I was going to give my kids a future. I didn't have a plan. I just wanted to be out of the situation; I didn't think about where we could go or what I would do. My only concern was getting away."
The Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report suggests Richmond needs to enhance police staffing and working conditions while investing in the community crisis response program known as ROCK.
The abrupt end of funding for the Upward Bound program, critical for first-generation college graduates, was a surprise for Montgomery County Community College, impacting numerous local students.
"The charity reckons half the people it served were saved from turning to crime, reflecting its essential role in addressing a chronic urban need."