This Week In Park Slope: A MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Recipient, Isles Debut, Drunk Ghosting, And More

This Week In Park Slope: A MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Recipient, Isles Debut, Drunk Ghosting, And More
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Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop

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Here’s a look back at some stories you might have missed this week:

• Narcotic poisoning suspected after multiple dogs in Prospect Park become sick.

• Former Park Slope resident Ben Lerner receives 2015 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’.

• Breast cancer awareness run has already raised $200K, but your help is still needed.

The New York Islanders ride their zamboni into Barclays Center.

G&T Testing starts October 7 — here’s what you need to know.

15 places to go apple-picking within a two-hour drive of Brooklyn.

• Boo-zers, murders, and a ghost box: The Brooklyn Paranormal Society “investigates” Prospect Park.

• A new style of real estate investment comes to Park Slope.

• Flashback Friday: Old school stickball in Park Slope.

• Help raise allergy awareness this Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project.