Photographer jennypenny5082 [http://instagram.com/p/kshQueofOE/] captured that amazing sky this evening. 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
Albert Cabbad
Park Slope lost a longtime advocate for small businesses when Albert Cabbad passed away on February 18, 2014. A Syrian native who made his way to New York City via Latin America — becoming fluent in Spanish there may have been just one of the qualities that helped him be a
Joe's Pizza on 7th
The windows are papered over and a sign announces that Joe’s Pizza [http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/joes-pizza-3/], at 173 7th Avenue between Carroll and Garfield, is “temporarily closed,” and will reopen soon. As what, however, it’s not completely clear. There are no permits for construction on file
On the hunt for a new one-bedroom apartment? We’ve rounded up a few that are currently available to rent in the neighborhood — take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck in your search! 551 1st Street [http://streeteasy.com/nyc/rental/
Con Edison
Following electrical issues yesterday on Rugby [/blog/crime/potentially-dangerous-electrical-issue-on-rugby-road], Con Ed crews are currently working to remedy similar problems on Argyle Road between Avenue H and Glenwood Road. The company is fielding reports of stray voltage around the city, a constant concern as all of this snow melts. On Wednesday,
Now that the snow is melting, it’s causing even more problems than manhole fires [/blog/weather/manhole-problems-power-outages-around-the-neighborhood]. Con Edison is dealing with reports of stray voltage all over the city, and there’s at least one area to be cautious around in our neighborhood. If you notice an area
Brooklyn Lyceum
The Brooklyn Lyceum [http://brooklynlyceum.ploud.com/] has been closed this week to deal with plumbing issues caused by snow, according to this sign posted on the sidewalk outside of the massive building at 227 4th Avenue at President Street. The former public bath house that’s on the National
notes
“Found notes can be pretty great,” writes photographer lyonsmy [http://instagram.com/p/kqPYWtnOst/]. 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’
Sinkholes
The city has filled in a record number of potholes so far this year — 113,131 [http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/02/20/mayor-bill-de-blasio-dot-commissioner-wage-war-against-potholes/] to be exact, more than they did during the same time in 2012 and 2013 combined. And this morning, Mayor de Blasio, summoning his previously displayed
Suzanna Schumacher
Ever wonder what happens to shelter animals after they’re lucky enough to find a loving, adoptive home? Suzanna Schumacher, a neighbor who has two adopted dogs of her own, recently started a new project called The Sidekick Series [http://www.thesidekickseries.com/] to tell some of the stories of
Amy Brill
This month’s edition [https://www.facebook.com/events/220015861520831/] of the author reading series Lit at Lark [https://www.facebook.com/litatlark] features a trio of literary novelists whose works have complex love stories at their core: Joanna Hershon [http://www.joannahershon.com/]: The Brooklyn author of the novels
New York City Beer Week
The 6th annual New York City Beer Week [http://microapp.villagevoice.com/nycbg/2014/] kicks off this Friday, February 21 and runs through March 2, with specials and events at participating bars around the city. But you don’t necessarily have to go far to enjoy an interesting pint — we’