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Photo Of The Day: Ice Cream Season
Mister Softee thinks it’s warm enough for frozen treats, and who are we to argue? Take any photos in Park Slope recently?
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Loving Local Businesses At A Taste Of Fifth
The restaurants and bars of 5th Avenue brought their A game to A Taste of Fifth 2014 from the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID on Wednesday night, and as a sold out crowd descended on The Grand Prospect Hall, it quickly became apparent that organizers knocked this year’s event out of the park. We spent the evening catching up
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Boardwalk Empire Returns To Film In The Area
Boardwalk Empire, the HBO series starring Steve Buscemi, returns to Park Slope to film next week. According to signs posted on 8th Avenue from Berkeley Place to Montgomery Place, filming will take place on Tuesday, April 14, and cars will need to be moved from those blocks by Monday, April 13 at 10pm. If you find your
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Park Slope Planner: The Best Events April 10-13
It may be a bit rainy tomorrow, but the rest of the weekend looks lovely, and we’ve got a lot going on in the neighborhood that will be worth heading out for either way. If you’re looking for something to do close to home this weekend, there’s a protest for free expression in China at
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Drunk Driver Gets No Jail Time After Hitting & Killing Pedestrian On Flatbush Ave
A drunk driver who struck and killed a woman on Flatbush Avenue at St Marks Place last year was sentenced this week to three years of probation, a $500 fine, and a six-month license suspension after he pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, according to Streetsblog. On July 5, driver Eric Nesmith, now
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Changes To Local Subway Lines This Weekend
This is first weekend in a long while that you can actually use both platforms of the F and G trains at the 4th Ave/9th St stop, so enjoy that — but watch out on the F line depending on where you’re headed, because it might not be stopping where you want. That and more
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Atomic Wings Is Closed, Pitas And Sticks To Replace It Soon
When one door closes, another door opens. Pitas and Sticks, a “fast casual Greek grill” is on its way to the former Atomic Wings space at 321 9th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues). Owner John Stamos (no, not that one) tells us that, in addition to a selection of draught beers, the new restaurant will feature “a fresh
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Photo Of The Day: Graffarti
“The mean streets of the Slope,” says neighbor Robbie Chafitz, who shares this photo. Take any photos in Park Slope recently?
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Where To Get The BIGGEST Pizza In Park Slope
If you want to instantly make a lot of friends, order a giant pizza and have it delivered to a bar. That’s what happened when we got this 28-inch behemoth from Roma Pizza, the pizzeria at 85 7th Avenue between Union and Berkeley that’s been making pies (the normal-sized ones we’re all familiar with, anyway)
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4th Ave Safety Improvements, John Jay Outdoor Plaza & More Win Participatory Budgeting Funding
We’ll soon see some upgrades along 4th Avenue and in front of John Jay, as those were two of seven winning projects in the Participatory Budgeting process in Councilmember Brad Lander‘s District 39. After months of work from volunteers who pitched projects and met in groups to develop plans for specific, achievable goals, 2,200
Where To Get The BIGGEST Pizza In Park Slope
If you want to instantly make a lot of friends, order a giant pizza and have it delivered to a bar. That’s what happened when we got this 28-inch behemoth from Roma Pizza, the pizzeria at 85 7th Avenue between Union and Berkeley that’s been making pies (the normal-sized ones we’re all familiar with, anyway)
Loving Local Businesses At A Taste Of Fifth
The restaurants and bars of 5th Avenue brought their A game to A Taste of Fifth 2014 from the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID on Wednesday night, and as a sold out crowd descended on The Grand Prospect Hall, it quickly became apparent that organizers knocked this year’s event out of the park. We spent the evening catching up
Playtime In Park Slope: Upcoming Children’s Events
Looking for some fun events to enjoy with the kids this week? Give back to the community by volunteering to spruce up Prospect Park, meet the Brooklyn Knight and hear some superhero stories, jam at a family-friendly bluegrass concert, and more good stuff is coming up in the neighborhood. Details on those below: Superhero Storytime
Local Teacher To Defend Her Game Show Crown This Week On Jeopardy
Maria Wenglinsky, a teacher at St. Saviour High School (588 6th Street) for nearly 15 years, is also notable for her winning stints on the TV game show Jeopardy, and she’ll be back for more in an appearance on the show’s Battle of the Decades tournament. The Bay Ridge resident, who teaches Latin and European history
Drunk Driver Gets No Jail Time After Hitting & Killing Pedestrian On Flatbush Ave
A drunk driver who struck and killed a woman on Flatbush Avenue at St Marks Place last year was sentenced this week to three years of probation, a $500 fine, and a six-month license suspension after he pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, according to Streetsblog. On July 5, driver Eric Nesmith, now
Then & Now: From Boarded Windows To Luxury Apartments
With the rapid development we’re currently experiencing along 4th Avenue, it may be difficult to imagine what the street looked like 80 years ago, but thanks to the New York Public Library’s Digital Collection, we don’t have to. The photo above was taken by Berenice Abbott, a photographer hired as part of the Federal
Loving Local Businesses At A Taste Of Fifth
The restaurants and bars of 5th Avenue brought their A game to A Taste of Fifth 2014 from the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID on Wednesday night, and as a sold out crowd descended on The Grand Prospect Hall, it quickly became apparent that organizers knocked this year’s event out of the park. We spent the evening catching up
Park Slope Rental Roundup: One-Bedroom Apartments
On the hunt for a new one-bedroom apartment? We’ve rounded up a few that are currently available to rent in the neighborhood — take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck in your search! 195A 6th Avenue, #1 Price: $2,750 Available: June 1 Details: Though there aren’t any photos yet
Changes To Local Subway Lines This Weekend
This is first weekend in a long while that you can actually use both platforms of the F and G trains at the 4th Ave/9th St stop, so enjoy that — but watch out on the F line depending on where you’re headed, because it might not be stopping where you want. That and more
Eric New York Opening Second Shoe Store On 5th Avenue
The shoe store Eric New York, which neighbors will know from their Girl on Seventh location which opened at 202 7th Avenue, is opening a second location on 5th Avenue. The new Girl on Fifth spot will be located in the newly remodeled space at 234 5th Avenue, which previously held a residential