If you catch the 7th Ave F or G train at the entrance on 8th Avenue at 9th Street, you may have to cross the street to access the train for a bit. According to signs, the stairways on the east side of 8th Avenue are closed for construction through
Carousel
Once again this year, every Thursday in August from 12-6pm [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/carousel-free], kids ages 12 and under can ride the Prospect Park Carousel [http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel] for free! Children must be accompanied by an adult, but it’s still a bargain
Once again this year, every Thursday in August from 12-6pm [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/carousel-free], kids ages 12 and under can ride the Prospect Park Carousel [http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel] for free! Children must be accompanied by an adult, but it’s still a bargain
Thrift Stores
If you’re looking for a shirt or ten, Vice Versa [http://ltrainvintage.com/viceversa-parkslope/] (550 5th Avenue at 15th Street) is one of the best places to visit in South Slope. Opened in May 2012, this is the sixth shop from L Train Vintage [http://ltrainvintage.com/], which has
Doggy Wash
Brooklyn Bark [http://www.brooklynbark.com/] is holding a dog wash fundraiser [http://www.brooklynbark.com/dog-wash-fundraiser-copy/] at Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://www.nyanimalrescue.org/] (153 E 3rd St) this Saturday, August 3 from 10am-2pm, and you can sign up to be a volunteer! Wash dogs, assist with adoptions,
A heads up before you head out for delicious cheese, olives, and beer — The Ploughman [https://www.facebook.com/theploughmanbklyn] (438 7th Avenue) is closed today, Monday, July 29 for vacation, according to their Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/theploughmanbklyn/posts/503292903079783]. They’ll be back open tomorrow for
Cinco de Mayo
If you were hoping to get tacos and an agua fresca [/blog/food/the-9-most-refreshing-cold-drinks-in-ditmas-park] from Cinco de Mayo [http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/cinco-de-mayo-2/] (1202 Cortelyou Road) today, you’ll have to look elsewhere. They’ll be closed “for a little renovation” today, according to a sign posted in their
Clothing Donation Bins
The for-profit clothing donation bin that was recently placed [/blog/neighbors/clothing-donation-bin-pops-up-on-14th-street] on 14th Street at 4th Avenue seems to have been set on fire. The FDNY was unable to provide any details, but according to a neighbor, the fire occurred on Saturday morning at about 6am. He tells us
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So how’s that construction [/construction-2/construction-news-22-caton-place-begins-july-8-school-construction-closes-e-8th-for-a-weekend] treating everyone who lives around the new school site at Caton and E 8th [/business/construction-progress-on-psis-437]? Take any photos in Kensington lately? Send them to editor@kensingtonbk.com, and we’ll post them on the site. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.
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