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The sneaker painting tour Soles for Peace gives a creative outlet to communities affected by gun violence. Julian Pena concentrates on his canvass at a Soles for Peace event on August 15.

Community Heroes NYC tells the stories of those everyday local residents who make an impact in their neighborhood and who too often remain unseen.

Click here to view original web page at newyork.cbslocal.com NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A 18-year-old who managed to escape police custody in Brooklyn was back behind bars Wednesday evening.

The legislation would require the city to analyze the potential of urban farming and to create a comprehensive urban agriculture plan to support urban gardeners and farmers.

Click here to view original web page at patch.com PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS, BROOKLYN — The neighborhood is all aflutter over Pompom, a chicken who literally flew the coop and has yet to be reunited with her heartbroken owner.

The health fairs provide free health screenings and offer useful resources and workshops on subjects such as weight management, healthy nutrition and more. As the summer is slowly coming to an end it is time to get the kids ready for school.

The pilot program provides funds, expertise and support to carry out physical improvements to storefronts and streetscapes, and to boost and attract business in East New York.

Click here to view original web page at pix11.com CLINTON HILL, Brooklyn — Police are warning Brooklyn residents to better secure their two-wheeled forms of transportation.

Nonprofit Radical Living teams up with the city's GreenThumb initiative to educate young people about community gardening, healthy eating and sustainability. Denise Higgins helps young volunteers inspect their plants.

The annual TAMA Summerfest transforms Tompkins Ave into a pedestrian-friendly space for arts, games, live music, food, local shopping and more. Photo credit: Lawrence M. Miner Jr.