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Report Albemarle Traffic Problems Online

Following up on the concerns expressed by neighborhood residents at the May Community Board 12 meeting [/politics/traffic-study-coming-benches-to-stay-and-more-news-from-the-cb12-meeting] in Kensington, Councilmember Brad Lander’s office has set up a survey website [http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=cB3MOJ8n3lD%2BdeictHXoAZE%2BcxAkWNN4] where neighbors can post their concerns

Community Board 12

Traffic Study Coming, Benches To Stay, And More News From The Community Board 12 Meeting

About 100 people were present at the May 28 meeting [/politics/community-board-12-monthly-meeting-tonight-at-ps-230] of Community Board 12 [http://www.brooklyncb12.org/] at PS 230 Upper School [http://www.ps230.org/] in Kensington, including board members, elected officials and their representatives, and the public. Several attendees expressed thanks to CB12 for bringing

ground floor gallery

Make Buttons For Mom at Ground Floor Gallery

Kids love to make buttons and they’ll get a chance to do so next Saturday, May 4th, from 1-6:30 PM at Ground Floor Gallery [http://groundfloorbk.com/]. Featured artist and Park Slope mom Lori Nelson will be on hand to work with kids on their button projects. There

Learn About Proposed Renovations To Dome Playground At Meeting Next Week

Brad Lander’s office has announced a community meeting to discuss proposed renovations to the Dome Playground on the border of Kensington and Borough Park at 38th Street and Dahill Road. The meeting of Community Board 12 [http://www.brooklyncb12.org/]‘s Parks Committee will take place on Thursday, April

The Squid and the Whale

“Squid and Whale” Home Sells for $3.45MM

Photo via Streateasy The 6th Avenue home used in the movie The Squid and the Whale [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367089/] has sold for its asking price of $3.45 million, Brownstoner reports [http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/08/the-squid-and-the-whale-home-sells-at-ask/?stream=true] . According to The Real Deal [http:

Bell House

Eugene Mirman’s Comedy Festival Coming to Bell House

Park Slope’s own Eugene Mirman’s 5th Annual Comedy Festival [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Eugene-Mirman-Comedy-Festival/24891715981?utm_source=Gothamist+Daily&utm_campaign=2e1dd2741a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email] will run for 8 shows at the Bell House [http://www.thebellhouseny.com/] from September 13-16. Performers will include Sarah

Sandwich

Saturday: Greenmarket Sandwich Smackdown!

GrowNYC’s Greenmarket Youth Education Project [http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/education] is hosting a fun, kid-friendly event on Saturday, September 8th at the Union Square Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket]. Teams of kids ages 6-14 and adults will work together to shop for local ingredients at the Greenmarket

mosquitoes

What to Do About West Nile Virus

With summer winding down, mosquitoes may not be top of mind, but the fact is that West Nile Virus was found in this area earlier this month and was the subject of a special meeting [http://ditmaspark.patch.com/articles/west-nile-virus-subject-of-doh-neighboring-community-board-meeting] of Community Board 7 on Thursday. However, although this

pavilion

Can a Frozen Daiquiri Lure You Back?

The new owners of the revamped Pavilion movie theater [http://www.paviliontheater.com/] want to bring customers back with booze. According to DNAInfo.com [http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120828/park-slope/park-slopes-pavilion-movie-theater-wants-lure-back-customers-with-booze] , Community Board 6 [http://www.brooklyncb6.org/calendar/] approved a new on-premises liquor license application on behalf of

stoop sales

Stoop Sales: A New No-No?

Local blogs are a-buzz with the news that the NYPD shut down a sidewalk “stoop sale” on Flatbush near Grand Army Plaza. The seller reported on the Brooklynian forum [http://brooklynian.com/forum/park-slope/police-shut-down-my-stoop-sale] that she was told “You can’t do that here.” > I told them I didn’

"mission Dolores"

Best Place to Play Pinball is Right Here

Park Slope’s own Mission Dolores has earned a spot on Time Out NY’s list of the best pinball spots [http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/best-pinball-machine-spots-in-new-york-city] in New York City. The former auto shop turned beer-garden-style bar–Time Out calls it “a solid spot for a casual brew”

barbecue

Going Whole Hog with Fort Reno’s Chef

Local restaurateur Terrie Mangrum of Fort Reno [http://fort-reno.us/] showed news channel NY1 how she uses a whole pig [http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/lets_eat/edible/167457/edible--southern-chef-in-park-slope-shows-how-she-uses-the-whole-hog?ap=1&MP4] . > “Because we’re a whole-hog barbecue restaurant, we literally use the whole hog unless we’re going

Green-Wood

Donate to Restore Vandalized Gravestones

Photo via Green-Wood Historian’s Blog Shockingly, and despite security measures, vandals attacked historic Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/2012/green-wood-vandalized/]last Monday night, knocking over and shattering gravestones and statuary and causing roughly $100,000 in damage to 43 monuments. Although the perpetrators have not been identified, there

The Week on the Stoop

Photo credit: Dino Perruci via Gothamist We found out about changes to the 78th Precinct [/blog/news/78th-precinct-to-cover-more-of-prospect-heights] and checked out a new crime-reporting phone app [/blog/news/senator-adams-releases-crime-reporting-app]. An elderly neighbor went missing [/blog/news/missing-senior]. Bike enthusiasts welcomed new David Byrne-designed racks at BAM [/blog/news/new-byrne-bike-racks-at-bam] and

The Sidewalks of Park Slope

One downside to our tree-lined streets is sometimes broken sidewalks. The agency in charge of sidewalks in New York City is the Department of Transportation. However, the responsibility for installing, maintaining, and repairing sidewalks falls on the owner of the adjoining property. If repairs are needed, DOT staff may inspect

summer

Summertime…

… and the parking is easy. Or, at least, less difficult. For those of us who remain in town when it seems like half the populace is away on vacation there are a few perks. More parking spaces. Shorter lines at the Coop. Markdowns on summer merchandise. Room to spread out

Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Great Escape

If you’re looking for something to do today that’s fun, educational, and different, head down to Brooklyn Bridge Park today from 2-5pm for “The Great Escape [http://theoldstonehouse.org/event/the-great-escape-glovers-marblehead-regiment-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/] .” The Old Stone House [http://theoldstonehouse.org/] and Village Community Boathouse [http://www.villagecommunityboathouse.org/] will conduct

Today at the Greenmarkets: Jam On!

From 10-1 today at the GAP Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/grandarmygreenmarket], Laena McCarthy of Anarchy in a Jar [http://www.anarchyinajar.com/] will be demonstrating how to make creative combinations with locally grown fruit and put up the summer harvest. She’ll also be signing copies of her new

Missing Senior

Photo via Notify NYC The NYPD has issued a Missing Senior Notification for Park Slope resident Francisco Lopez. Mr Lopez is described as Hispanic, 84 years old, 5’7″, 160 lbs., with a light brown complexion, brown eyes and a mustache. He was last seen leaving his residence near 11th

Applewood

Applewood Gets Fresh for Farm-to-Table Restaurant Week

Diners looking to celebrate locally sourced cuisines and help underserved communities do the same don’t have to venture out of the neighborhood for NYC Gets Fresh [http://wholesomewave.org/get-ready-new-york-city-for-a-wholesome-wave/]this week . The Slope’s own Applewood [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Applewood/146263862119839] is one of over 20

State Senator Eric Adams

Senator Adams Releases Crime Reporting App

State Senator Eric Adams [http://www.nysenate.gov/blogs/2012/aug/13/brooklyn-quality-life-app], who represents Park Slope between 7th Avenue and Prospect Park West, has released a new app called “Brooklyn Quality of Life” for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_qualitylife.layout&hl=en]

78th Precinct to Cover More of Prospect Heights

Photo via www.policeny.com [http://www.policeny.com] In keeping with its actual physical location, starting in October the 78th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_078.shtml] will be responsible for the area between Vanderbilt Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, from Hanson Place in Fort

October Opening Planned for Brooklyn Central Pizzeria

Photo via Here’s Park Slope Construction is in progress at the former Pete’s Pizzeria space on 5th Avenue, which is expected to open as Brooklyn Central in October. The owners, Matthew Hyland and Roberto Patriarca, met while working at Boerum Hill’s popular Sottacasa [http://www.sottocasanyc.com/

The KBH

Die Koelner Bierhalle

Die Koelner Bierhalle via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Die-Koelner-Bierhalle-the-KBH/259497334101561?sk=wall] Beer halls seem to be the thing these days and the latest incarnation, Die Koelner Bierhalle [http://thekbh.com/] (also known as The KBH), opened recently at 84 St. Mark’s Place between 4th and 5th

brooklyn bike jumble

Bike Jumble Returns to Park Slope September 8th

Photo via NYbikejumble.com Harry Schwartzman’s Brooklyn Bike Jumble [http://www.nybikejumble.com/] is coming once again to Washington Park by the Old Stone House. On Saturday, September 8th, from 10 am–4 pm, the bike-themed flea market will feature up to 100 vendors selling everything from vintage bikes