Green-Wood
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
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
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
… 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
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
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
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
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
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=
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
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 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