Parm
Back in April we heard [/blog/business/shake-shack-construction-underway-parm-moving-in-next-door] that Parm [http://parmnyc.com/], the Manhattan hero shop whose meatballs have gotten some high praise [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/dining/reviews/parm-restaurant-review-nyc.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0] , might be moving into a space near the future Shake
Always open, except when not. Photo by neighbor John Casson, who spotted this sign at the entrance to one of the garages on Union Street. 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.
tom prendergast
Neighbor Tom Prendergast [/?s=tom+prendergast] shares this photo of the loading dock in the back of a shipping company on 10th Street. “It even has an art gallery,” he says. Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/
chips
Early next month you can support CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the 4th Avenue organization that provides hot meals and more to families in need, just by eating dinner at a local restaurant. The CHiPS Night Out 2014 [http://chipsonline.org/get-involved/the-good-night-out-brooklyn-restaurant-night-to-benefit-chips/] takes place on Tuesday, June 10 at several
Community Board 6
Have you been looking for a way to get involved with local government? Community Board 6 [http://www.brooklyncb6.org/] is currently inviting interested members of the public to consider applying to join a standing committee for its upcoming annual session. Being a member of a committee is an interesting
If you love New York City history and love talking to people, there’s a great volunteer opportunity at Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/]‘s Visitor Services Desk. They’re looking for dedicated volunteers at their new welcome area within the grand Gothic Arches to greet visitors from all
Early next month you can support CHiPS [http://chipsonline.org/], the 4th Avenue organization that provides hot meals and more to families in need, just by eating dinner at a local restaurant. The CHiPS Night Out 2014 [http://chipsonline.org/get-involved/the-good-night-out-brooklyn-restaurant-night-to-benefit-chips/] takes place on Tuesday, June 10 at several
The 9th annual Punch-a-thon [http://caeny.org/punchathon/] from the Center for Anti-Violence Education [http://caeny.org/punchathon/] is coming up this Sunday, June 1 at 11am in the Nethermead in Prospect Park. The fundraiser is their version of a walkathon, where participants of all ages learn martial arts punching
Oaxaca Taqueria
There’s rarely a time when we’d say no to a taco, and thankfully we have several options in the neighborhood so that it can be taco time all the time, if we feel like it. One solid option is Oaxaca Taqueria [http://www.oaxacatacos.com/], a small spot
If you love New York City history and love talking to people, there’s a great volunteer opportunity at Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/]‘s Visitor Services Desk. They’re looking for dedicated volunteers at their new welcome area within the grand Gothic Arches to greet visitors from all
Gowanus Canal Conservancy
Looking for a fun and interesting way for your family to give back to the community? There’s a chance to learn about our local environment while helping to restore it this Saturday, May 31 from 11am-2pm at the Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s [http://www.gowanuscanalconservancy.org/] first ever Family
The 9th annual Punch-a-thon [http://caeny.org/punchathon/] from the Center for Anti-Violence Education [http://caeny.org/punchathon/] is coming up this Sunday, June 1 at 11am in the Nethermead in Prospect Park. The fundraiser is their version of a walkathon, where participants of all ages learn martial arts punching