prospect park carousel
It’s the last Thursday for free rides [/blog/kids/free-rides-on-the-prospect-park-carousel-every-thursdays-in-august] on the Prospect Park Carousel [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/carousel-free] (kids 12 and under), so we thought we’d take a look at some classic photos of our 101-year-old beauty [/blog/events/its-the-prospect-park-carousels-100th-birthday-party-and-youre-invited] . The following series was
compstat reports
Although grand larceny still tops the most recent 78th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs078pct.pdf] crime report, with 13 reported instances between August 12 and 18, burglaries lead crimes over in the 72nd Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_
organic waste recycling program
South Slope, Greenwood Heights and Windsor Terrace homes planning to participate in the city’s upcoming organic waste collection pilot program [/blog/green/citys-organic-waste-pilot-program-coming-to-south-slope] can look forward to an early October start, according to a map [http://www.ccgreenwoodhts.com/dsny-organics-collection-in-gwh/#more-741] posted by Concerned Citizens of Greenwood Heights. Organic
madrugada
Whether you’re in the mood for some NYC metal, or looking for a Labor Day spectacular, South Slope is the place to be this weekend. Here are our top neighborhood picks: MADRUGADA [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=638347942862561&set=a.203788546318505.49857.114010771962950&type=1&
13th Street
Looking good, 13th Street [/blog/transportation/construction-alert-update-on-the-paving-of-13th-street]. Take any photos in South Slope lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope], tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.comand we’ll post them on the
AmeriKick
Thinking about signing the kids (or yourself) up for classes at AmeriKick [http://www.brooklynmartialarts.net/SocialSite/home-] (529 5th Avenue at 14th Street, 2nd floor), but want to try it out first? The martial arts school is offering several open house sessions on September 7, 15, and 21, to
Get those thinking caps on! After a summer hiatus, trivia is back at The Monro Pub [http://monropub.com/] (481 5th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street). The first game is set to take place at 8pm on Tuesday, September 3, and will repeat on the first and third Tuesday
avocado BLT
Looking for something fresh, light, but full of flavor for lunch today? Snag an avocado BLT ($10.50) from 7th Avenue’s Couleur Cafe [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Couleur-Caf%C3%A9/117908131627074]. We had the pleasure of enjoying one on Tuesday and will definitely be back for more. Toss
If you’re looking for a little heat, don’t miss the PS 295 Farmers Market [/blog/education/how-students-volunteers-and-a-whole-lot-of-herbs-helped-create-the-ps-295-farmers-market] on Thursday. Be sure to keep an eye out for this week’s hot peppers, with zucchini (at only $1.50 a pound) rounding out a fantastic garden selection. Don’t
backstreet boys
Our Park Slope Stoop [/] editor, Arianna Rebolini [http://snapwidget.com/v/531980400415300562#.Uh1OqWTXjkY], spotted these blasts from the past at Neergaard Pharmacy [http://www.neergaardpharmacies.com/] (454 5th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Street). Get ’em while you can! Take any photos in South Slope lately? Share them with us!
institute of culinary education
Ever wished you could get into the kitchen with Fonda [http://www.fondarestaurant.com/brooklyn/] chef Roberto Santibanez [/blog/food/10-tequila-facts-from-fondas-roberto-santibanez]? Now is your chance with The Ultimate One Day Cooking Seminar [http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/mhcookingschool], sponsored by Men’s Health Magazine [http://www.menshealth.com/] and the
a walk through time
On Sunday, September 8, join the Aging in New York Fund for Celebrating Our Seniors: A Walk Through Time [http://www.anyf.org/celebrateseniors]. The walk-a-thon, set to take place from 11am to 3pm, “highlights the New York experience one decade at a time starting with the 1940’s,” on