Announcements

— New Parks Department initiative seeks community input

Bay Ridge — Picasso to meet Matisse at Bay Ridge exhibit

Bay Ridge — Cupcakes to go: Robicelli’s heading to Baltimore

Bay Ridge — New renovations coming to Bridgeview Diner

Bay Ridge — Longstanding Bay Ridge sweet shop Your Baker to close

Coney Island — Dress in your Mets best for a chance to win World Series tix

— New program to bring New York City students face-to-face with United Nations

Downtown Brooklyn — Borough Hall to open its doors for Mets’ World Series run

Bay Ridge — Pumpkin Fest to take over the 69th Street Pier

Bay Ridge — Willie McCabe Memorial Run set to honor homeless veterans

Borough Park — City establishes fund to support victims of Borough Park blast

— No refuse, organics, or recycling collection or street cleaning on Columbus Day