art
If you’ve spotted an unearthly glow emanating from across the Prospect Expressway, it’s not aliens, toxic Gowanus [/blog/politics/epa-announces-506-million-gowanus-cleanup-plan] seepage, or a rogue Banksy [http://www.banksyny.com/] instillation. Freddy’s [http://freddysbar.com/] co-owner Donald O’Finn [http://www.donaldofinn.com/] tells us that the bar
Fourth Avenue
Have a friend or family member running in the marathon [/blog/events/2013-marathon-banners-arrive-on-4th-avenue]? Just want to show some local love for the runners? Be sure to stop by P.S. 124 [https://www.facebook.com/ps124pta] (4th Avenue, between 13th and 14th Street) on Sunday, November 3, and make a
halloween in the slope
Photo by c444rl [http://instagram.com/p/f6KAmcLDug/]. Have you snapped any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them 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
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s arrival in New York City. While most of the visible damage [/news/kensington-almost-completely-unaffected-by-hurricane-sandy] in Kensington has been repaired, many of our neighbors in Brooklyn and beyond are still dealing with the devastation left in the superstorm’s wake. If you’
corcoran
Neighboring Greenwood Heights was the subject of a Wall Street Journal article [http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304069604579155813770998546] this week, focusing on how the area is separating itself from the Slope and becoming a “desirable community in its own right.” “It has more of a neighborhood feel, it’s
anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s [/blog/tag/hurricane-sandy] arrival in New York City. While most of the visible damage [/blog/news/hurricane-sandy-damage-in-park-slope] here in Park Slope has been repaired, our thoughts remain with those who have been deeply affected by the storm, including neighbor Marcia
animal adoption
If you’ve been thinking about bringing a little extra love into your life, National Cat Day [https://www.facebook.com/NationalCatDay], first recognized in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige [http://www.colleenpaige.com/about.htm] to encourage the adoption of shelter cats, is the perfect time to
CBE Feeds
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s arrival in New York City. While most of the visible damage [/blog/news/sandy-aftermath-neighborhood-damage] here in South Slope has been repaired, many in the harder hit areas around Brooklyn and beyond are still dealing with the devastation left in the
Watch out for these guys. They’re trouble. Photo by theaschlendorf [http://instagram.com/p/f_eMsyPlq-/]. Have you snapped any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to
chips
Don’t wait until the weekend for a little neighborhood fun! Here’s a few of the events that are taking place in our area through Wednesday: Psycho [https://www.facebook.com/Bar.Toto.Brooklyn] When: Monday, October 28, 9pm Where: Bar Toto, 411 11th Street at 6th Avenue What:
7th Avenue
Have you ever found yourself wondering what sits behind the gated commercial space at the corner of 7th Avenue and 11th Street? Now’s your chance to take a peek, because the building is up for sale [http://www.idealpropertiesgroup.com/listing/136934/367_7th_Avenue] and hosting an open
police
The spookiest night of the year is Thursday, and if you’re planning on hitting the trick-or-treat trail with your young ghouls, the 72nd Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_072.shtml] has a few safety tips to keep in mind: > ALL DRESSED UP: • Plan