The Rotary Club of Verrazano held a fashion show at Gargiulo’s Restaurant to raise money for the underprivileged. See all the fun in our slideshow. Comment.

Students at the Bath Beach school were visited by the trained canines, who demonstrated the power of their snouts. Comments (2).

A “Dancing With The Stars” contest had golden oldies movin’ at the Midwood residence. Comment.

Droves of couples married for 50 years and more turned out for the annual Brooklyn Sweethearts, right in time for Valentine’s Day. For photos of the love fest, see our slideshow. Comment.

Glitz, live music and specials make the area’s new culinary venture a cut above the rest. Comments (2).

Youngsters got a fun lesson in tooth care thanks to the Dental Health Day Children’s Program at Aviator Sports and Events Center. Comment.

Meat Palace Supreme gets a makeover. Comment.

Students at the Coney Island school are studying the ABCs of starting their own companies. Comment.

Middle school students from Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach duked it out on Jan. 23 as they fought for a spot in a citywide spelling bee competition this spring. See our slideshow for all the action. Comments (1).

Workers work overtime to form a team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life run. Comment.

Residents of the Shore View Nursing Home in Brighton Beach were treated to a festive holiday play on Jan. 7 in celebration of the Russian Orthodox Christmas. Comment.

Camels, floats and costumed “kings” brought the magic of the Magi to the festive hordes on Sunday. Comment.

Congratulations to Greenpoint’s newest bundle of cuteness — baby Monika Sieminska, who jockeyed with another baby girl from the Bronx for the title of the city’s first newborn of 2012! Comment.

If the world does go up in smoke in 2012 Brooklyn’s thrill seekers can say that they were there to celebrate the beginning of the end! See all the fun in our slideshow. Comment.