The leading cast boasts five Brooklynites, including Troupe President David Pasteelnick and Rachel Naugle, who plays Ella.

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New York City’s only philanthropic musical theater group will kick off its 101st season with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”

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Firefighters battled a high-rise apartment fire late Monday night in Starrett City.

Units from Battalion 58 arrived at 45 Twin Pines Drive just after 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 21 to find heavy flames coming from a 19th-floor apartment in the 20-story building.

Engine Company 257 and Engine Company 290 quickly deployed multiple high-rise hose lines to extinguish the main body of the fire. Firefighters connected hoses to the building’s standpipe while Truck Companies from Tower Ladder 170 and Ladder Company 103 conducted searches of the affected apartment and the floor above, which found no residents trapped or injured.

More than 100 members of the Fire Department worked tirelessly to force open apartment doors and clear smoke from the building using high-pressure ventilation fans. Many residents evacuated the building, some carrying pets and valuables.

The fire was brought under control by 11:30 p.m. FDNY Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Members of the Spring Creek Public Safety team and officers from the NYPD’s 75th Precinct also responded to the scene.

The Marine Park Community Association welcomed hundreds of local families to the 38th annual Fall Festival at the historic Hendrick I. Lott House on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The autumnal event — a beloved neighborhood tradition — drew more than 1,200 participants from noon to 3 p.m.

Children and adults alike donned colorful, spooky costumes while enjoying pumpkin arts and crafts, face-painting booths and more.

Built in the early 18th century, the Lott House is one of Brooklyn’s oldest surviving Dutch Colonial homes. It served as a family residence for generations of the Lott family, who were prominent early settlers in the area. The house has since been preserved as a historic landmark, offering a glimpse into New York’s colonial past and providing a community gathering space.

Organizers were thrilled by the large turnout, continuing the legacy of the annual fall gathering.

“The MPCA’s Fall Festival is one of our favorite events to co-host at the Hendrick I. Lott House,” said Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli, executive director of the Friends of the Lott House, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to preserving the home and sharing its history with the public.

“It’s always a special treat to see hundreds of families from all over Brooklyn come and enjoy an afternoon of fun on our historic grounds,” she added. “We look forward to it every year!”

Through their efforts, the Lott House has remained a vital part of the community, hosting educational programs, tours, and events like the annual Fall Festival.

A GROUP OF Red Hook residents are fed up with what they say are legions of illegally parked RVs and camper vans.

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A GROUP OF Red Hook residents are fed up with what they say are legions of illegally parked RVs and camper vans.

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THE CITY IS considering digitizing the Specialized High School Admission Test, the high-stakes annual exam that grants admission.

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