“What is it that we all like about a parade?” asks neighbor David Oppenheim [http://stockopp.com/], a former public school teacher who, after retiring, recently returned to his former passion of photography, publishing a catalog of work on his website StockOPP [http://stockopp.com/]. Though not originally from Brooklyn,
r tunnel
Earlier this week there was a glimmer of hope [/blog/transportation/r-train-tunnel-to-open-early] that the R train would be traveling through the tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan sooner than the MTA’s anticipated October re-opening, but now it looks like that day might be very soon: Monday! A transit source told
Earlier this week there was a glimmer of hope [/blog/transportation/r-train-tunnel-to-open-early] that the R train would be traveling through the tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan sooner than the MTA’s anticipated October re-opening, but now it looks like that day might be very soon: Monday! A transit source told
bookend events
The Brooklyn Book Festival [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/], the annual, free, massive literary event that is a must for readers of all ages, is coming up on Sunday, September 21, and will feature a ton of events [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/festival-events]. But if you just can’t wait, you
september 11th
As seen from 6th Avenue. Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/], or tag them #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post them here. Also, follow us on Twitter
Formidable
A pretty great sentiment for today. Photo by theshitbirds [http://instagram.com/p/sx8xVkRXMq/?modal=true]. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag it #southslope on Instagram, or email it to editor@bklyner.
There are a whole bunch of fun, free events coming up in the neighborhood this weekend for both grown-ups and kids! We’ve got details on a chance to row on the lake in the park, a book launch, an art opening, a dance party, a chamber ensemble performance, and
639 5th Avenue
A new pharmacy is getting set to open on the corner of 5th Avenue and 18th Street. An awning is up and signage is in the window for Accurate Pharmacy in the corner storefront at 639 5th Avenue. According to permits filed with the Department of Buildings, they’ve done
smells
UPDATE: After we checked back in, the FDNY tells us they closed this case out, but they were unable to confirm the smell with us, saying it was “just some other kind of odor” and noting they did not investigate it further. EARLIER: The FDNY says it responded to a
Before you hop on the subway this weekend, you should note changes along the 2, 3, 4, D, G, N, and Q trains that could impact your travel. Details on those issues and more via the MTA [http://web.mta.info/weekender/]: > Flatbush Av-bound 2 trains and New Lots
Badass Block Party
We’ve got several events coming up in the neighborhood where you can show how much of an animal person you are — while drinking and hanging out with other animal lovers! Three terrific animal organizations will benefit from fundraisers in Park Slope in the next week, and if you’re
The D train is going to give up on you before you get to Manhattan, the N train will be taking its time, and more — details on those and other issues to watch out for this weekend via the MTA [http://web.mta.info/weekender/]: > No D trains between