Trains will run on a Sunday schedule [http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/Thanksgiving_2013_plannedServiceChanges.htm] for Thanksgiving on Thursday, but area subway lines are otherwise looking mighty fine this week. No R trains between Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. All times until October 2014 Weekday service affected as
acme wines and spirits
Thanksgiving week is officially here, and whether you’re hosting a feast or visiting family and friends on Thursday, choosing a wine (or two, or three) to accompany the meal can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, Donald Killinger from Acme Wines and Spirits [http://acmewinesandspirits.com/] (487 5th Avenue,
Happy Monday, South Slope! Trains will run on a Sunday schedule [http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/Thanksgiving_2013_plannedServiceChanges.htm] for Thanksgiving on Thursday, but area subway lines are otherwise looking mighty fine this week. No R trains between Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. All times until October 2014
Enrique Santana-Rios.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 82-year-old Enrique Santana-Rios. The man was last seen at 11:30pm on Saturday, November 23, at his residence on 14th Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenue. He’s described as having white hair, is approximately 5′ 6″, 145 pounds,
turkey
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
crossing signal
Snapped any photos in the neighborhood lately? Share them with us! You can add photos to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.com and we’ll post them on the blog. Looking for a
commercial rental
On Thursday night, we spotted the gates up at 5th Avenue and 19th Street’s Frost building, recently purchased by CS Management [/blog/real-estate/5th-avenues-frost-building-purchased-for-8-5-million] for $8.5 million, and couldn’t help but take a look at the ground floor. The space is huge! According to the listing [http:
home sales
It’s time, once again, for peek inside some of the open houses that are taking place around the neighborhood this weekend. Check ‘em out and let us know what you think. 231 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue [http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/231-16th-St-APT-2A-Brooklyn-NY-11215/89069260_zpid/] Price: $725,
If you’re thinking about bringing a little extra love into your home, Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://nyanimalrescue.org/] has one handsome fella you should meet. Patrick Sweeney [http://nyanimalrescue.org/adopt/sean-casey-dogs/] is a 1-year-old Yorkie Terrier mix that is neutered, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas and ticks,
Dale Talde
Another great opportunity to help typhoon relief in the Philippines while eating delicious food is coming up with Taste 4 The Philippines [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-4-the-philippines-tickets-9426578149] on Wednesday, December 4 from 7-10pm at The Green Building [http://www.thegreenbuildingnyc.com/], 452 Union Street. Chef Dale and the gang
contest
Think your mac and cheese has what it takes to become the best of the best? Mary’s Bar [https://www.facebook.com/marysbarbrooklyn/posts/667725133267742] (708 5th Avenue at 22nd Street) continues their cook off Sundays this weekend with a mac and cheese showdown on November 24. The contest
gamestop
Neighbors lined up outside of GameStop [http://www.gamestop.com/] (5th Avenue, between 13th and 14th Street) on Thursday night for the midnight release of the new Xbox One [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/meet-xbox-one#fantasyfan]. Snapped any photos in the neighborhood lately? Share them with us! You can