Tarzian Hardware
Since it’s October 1, it’s officially okay to buy a pumpkin, right? They’ve got them by the wheelbarrowful at Tarzian [http://www.tarzianhardware.com/] (193 7th Ave), and at pretty much every single bodega we’ve passed in the last few days. Looking forward to seeing them
Cell Phones
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a man they say stole a mobile phone from a woman on the subway in our area. On Monday, September 17 at 1:20pm, police say the woman was riding a Manhattan-bound B train when the suspect, who was sitting
Playtime in Park Slope
Looking for fun stuff to do with your children over the next few days? This week, there are stories to hear and songs to dance to for the younger set, and even a cool fashion workshop for the older kids. Musical Story Time With Suzi Shelton [http://www.suzishelton.com/
Park Slope/Windsor Terrace Artists Open Studios
Several artists around the area will be opening their work spaces to the public for the Park Slope/Windsor Terrace Artists Open Studios [http://parkslopewindsorterraceartists.wordpress.com/] during Columbus Day weekend, October 14-16, from 12-6pm each day (some studios’ hours vary, so check the site [http://parkslopewindsorterraceartists.wordpress.com/]). Meet
Who’s at fault in a crash can often be a contentious debate, but sometimes it seems pretty clear, like when a cyclist is sideswiped by a car, and then chased down by the driver, which is what a woman reported in a story she shared with Brooklyn Spoke [http:
Soon after Ken Thompson [http://www.kenthompson4da.com/] won the election for Brooklyn District Attorney, defeating [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/nyregion/challenger-wins-primary-for-brooklyn-district-attorney.html?_r=0] the 23-year incumbent Charles Hynes, the office space his campaign had rented at 317 Flatbush Avenue, between Prospect and Park Places, closed
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
The Brooklyn Robot Foundry [http://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/] (303 3rd Avenue) has launched a scholarship program for its weekend classes [http://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/classes/]. “Sometimes we end up with a few open slots in our classes and we figured that we should spread the robot cheer to as many people as
luscious food
Luscious Food [http://www.lusciousbrooklyn.com/] (59 5th Avenue) has made the call: It’s soup season. FIPS seems to agree, and sent out the call for soup recommendations [http://www.fuckedinparkslope.com/home/who-gives-a-shit-best-cold-killing-soup-in-the-slope.html] today. So, where do you find soup in the Slope? Have you seen signs
Nurse Jackie
The Showtime hit Nurse Jackie [http://www.sho.com/sho/nurse-jackie/home] will be filming around the area on Tuesday, October 1 from about 6am-11pm. According to signs, they’ll be on the following streets: • Both sides of 7th St between 2nd/3rd Aves • Both sides of 7th St between
Gothamist
Looking for something to do keep you occupied now that Breaking Bad is over? There’s a lot going on this week to make you laugh, get you dancing, and possibly haunt your dreams… Shotgunnin It with Tim Duffy, Lukas Kaiser, and More [http://www.therockshopny.com/event/366855-shotgunnin-it-tim-duffy-brooklyn/] When:
Marco's
Marco’s [http://marcosbrooklyn.com/], the Southern Italian-styled restaurant from the team behind Franny’s [http://frannysbrooklyn.com/], opened [/blog/business/marcos-opens-in-original-frannys-location-september-23] last week in the space that originally housed Franny’s, at 295 Flatbush Avenue, before the popular pizza restaurant moved up the street to 348 Flatbush Ave [/blog/
Common Core Tests
How did local schools do on the Common Core tests? Learn about that and more as representatives from the Department of Education break down the scores for our District 15 at a Community Education Council public meeting [http://inclusions.org/you-are-invited-to-an-imporgtant-cec-district-15-public-meeting-high-stakes-testing-and-district-15-common-core-test-results/] tonight, Monday, September 30, 7pm, at the MS 51