weekend trains
The MTA is getting ready for the big storm [http://new.mta.info/news-new-york-city-transit-metro-north-lirr-buses-subways-bridges-and-tunnels-winter-weather-snow] that’s expected to hit the city tonight and into tomorrow morning, and note that de-icers are ready to be deployed and snow and ice-busting equipment are getting fueled up, and they say stations will be
Happy New Year, neighbors! Hope you all have a fantastic 2014!
Wishing all our neighbors a healthy and happy 2014!
photos of the year
A year in the life of a neighborhood: as seen through abandoned-effects-turned-art, furry companions, and messages scrawled on buildings and boards. Thank you for sharing your photos of Park Slope this year — we look forward to seeing more of your shots in 2014! And for more eye candy from 2013,
It’s been a busy year in Park Slope. In 2013, we saw a lot of businesses come and go [/blog/business/this-year-on-the-stoop-2013-business-openings-closings], watched the neighborhood become one big film set [/blog/art-music/movies-tv-shows-filmed-in-park-slope-this-year], elected a neighbor as mayor, prepped for (or fought against) development at Methodist Hospital, and got
There are a few changes to local subway lines to note for New Year’s Eve and Day this today and Wednesday: New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31If you’re heading into Times Square or may be around the Barclays Center on New Year’s Eve (there’s a
brunch
Have a fun, joyous, and safe New Year’s Eve everybody! And when you wake up tomorrow hoping for a big plate of pancakes, a bottle of painkillers, or your mail to be delivered, here’s what you’ll need to know about what’s open, closed, or running on
TV
One thing our outgoing Mayor Bloomberg is known for in his tenure is building the TV and film industry in the city, and in Park Slope in 2013, it was clear business was booming. Here’s a look back on some of the movies and television shows that were filmed
826NYC
Considering making a charitable donation before the clock strikes 12 tonight? From violence prevention to animal advocacy to family support and more, here are 10 groups doing great work right in our neighborhood — so you’ll know your contribution is supporting and improving your own community. 1. 826NYC [http://www.
christmas tree recycling
It’s almost the new year, which means it’s time to move on unless you enjoy pine needle carpeting. Here are two ways to say sayonara to the season. MulchFest Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/mulchfest] When: Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 10am-2pm Where:
Have a fun, joyous, and safe New Year’s Eve everybody! And when you wake up tomorrow hoping for a big plate of pancakes, a bottle of painkillers, or your mail to be delivered, here’s what you’ll need to know about what’s open, closed, or running on
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