It’s really starting to feel like spring, the kind of weather that makes you want to get out and enjoy it! If you’re looking for something to do in the neighborhood this weekend, there’s a discussion with novelist Jamaica Kincaid, bingo, an art opening, and even some
The F and G are once again skipping some local stops this weekend, but at least they’re running for now [/blog/transportation/f-line-to-see-weekend-shutdowns-for-sandy-repairs], right? That and more to watch out for along local lines starting Friday night, from the MTA: Norwood-bound D trains run via the N from Stillwell
Expect even more subway headaches on the weekends in the future as the MTA continues to tackle Hurricane Sandy-related repairs. It looks like the F line will be one of three (along with the A and C) that will require tunnel repairs between Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to DNAinfo [http:
The storefront at 152 5th Avenue, which was most recently home [/blog/business/a-cheng-moving-down-5th-avenue-in-the-new-year-current-space-for-rent] to A. Cheng [http://www.achengshop.com/] before the boutique moved to its new space [/blog/business/a-cheng-now-open-in-new-bergen-street-space] at 622 Bergen Street, didn’t stay empty for too long. The windows have been papered over, and
Expect even more subway headaches on the weekends in the future as the MTA continues to tackle Hurricane Sandy-related repairs. It looks like the F line will be one of three (along with the A and C) that will require tunnel repairs between Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to DNAinfo [http:
The F and G are once again skipping some local stops this weekend, but at least they’re running for now [/blog/transportation/f-line-to-see-weekend-shutdowns-for-sandy-repairs], right? That and more to watch out for along local lines starting Friday night, from the MTA: Norwood-bound D trains run via the N from Stillwell
Eric New York
The shoe store Eric New York [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Shoes-on-Seventh/175690982502167], which neighbors will know from their Girl on Seventh location which opened in 2008 at 202 7th Avenue, is opening a second location on 5th Avenue. The new Girl on Fifth spot will be located in the
Housing Works
For the dog owners out there who don’t know already, Housing Works [http://www.housingworks.org/locations/detail/park-slope-thrift-shop/] (266 5th Avenue) is awesome about handing out treats to neighborhood dogs who stop in. And for those who like meeting neighborhood dogs, you should be spending more time at
Ditmas Park Rehab & Care Center
If you can, consider making a blood donation tomorrow, Thursday, April 3 during a drive that’s running from 12:30-8pm at the Ditmas Park Rehab & Care Center [http://www.ditmasparkrehabcare.com/], 2107 Ditmas Avenue at East 21st Street. Blood donors are required to be 18 years or older
rumors
We’re getting closer and closer to Shake Shack [http://www.shakeshack.com/]. The burger mini-chain that has outposts across the city and some other states (even international locations — did you know you can get a Double ShackBurger in Moscow [http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/shake-shack-bets-on-moscow-in-unusual-expansion-plan/491851.html] ?) has
Milk & Honey Cafe
Since opening on the corner of Newkirk Avenue and Westminster Road last summer [/blog/business/milk-honey-is-open], Milk & Honey [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Milk-Honey-Cafe-LLC/131322883735888] has become a welcome addition to a part of the neighborhood in need of more places people can meet with friends and sit down
dizzy's diner
If you’re looking for another spot to get a little work done in the neighborhood, the spacious back room in the Dizzy’s Diner [http://dizzys.com/] at 230 5th Avenue is now open on weekdays for the laptop crowd. Not only is there plenty of seating in the