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Brooklyn borough president

Meet The Prospect Park Alliance President & Hear Her Plans For The Park

Photo by Marc GoldbergThis past fall, Park Slope resident Sue Donoghue was appointed the new president [http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/neighbors/park-slope-resident-sue-donoghue-appointed-as-new-president-of-the-prospect-park-alliance] of The Prospect Park Alliance [http://prospectpark.org/news-events/news/ppa-profiles-sue-donoghue/], the nonprofit organization that partners with the city to oversee the ongoing care and long-term stewardship of

225 4th Avenue

Greystone Closes On Lyceum Building, Announces Plans For Condos & New Rental Building

Looks like we’ve seen the end of the Brooklyn Lyceum [http://brooklynlyceum.com/] as a public events space — and the landmarked building will soon have a tall neighbor, as well. After acquiring the former bathhouse at 227 4th Avenue, on the corner of President Street, in a foreclosure auction

picnic house

Meet The Prospect Park Alliance President & Hear Her Plans For The Park

Photo by Marc GoldbergThis past fall, Park Slope resident Sue Donoghue was appointed the new president [http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/neighbors/park-slope-resident-sue-donoghue-appointed-as-new-president-of-the-prospect-park-alliance] of The Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/about/alliance], the nonprofit organization that partners with the city to oversee the ongoing care and long-term stewardship of

Amy Chaplin

Cookbook Tasting Event At Powerhouse On 8th On January 31

Image via Powerhouse On 8th [https://www.facebook.com/POWERHOUSEon8th/photos/gm.351426448378620/440114546146380/?type=1] One of our favorite local book events is back this year at Powerhouse on 8th [http://powerhouseon8th.com] — a fave because who doesn’t love combining books and food! Amy Chaplin, the former executive

272 Flatbush Avenue

Former Graine De Paris Space Up For Rent On Flatbush Avenue

The Graine de Paris space, a French bakery and restaurant that opened over the summer [/blog/business/new-french-bakery-restaurant-graine-de-paris-now-open-on-flatbush-avenue] at 272 Flatbush Avenue, between Prospect and St Marks, is now up for rent. The space, which served up pastries, salads, and sandwiches, only lasted about five months in the space, which

Green-Wood Cemetery

Broad City Does Day Drinking In South Slope

Photo via Broad City [https://www.facebook.com/BroadCity/photos/pb.343415306717.-2207520000.1422025765./10151908232206718/?type=3&theater] Don’t be surprised if you spot Ilana Glazer, one half of the awesome duo behind the series Broad City [http://www.broadcitytheshow.com], tipping back beers and high-fiving babies in

Meet The Prospect Park Alliance President & Hear Her Plans For The Park

Photo credit: Marc GoldbergThis past fall, Park Slope neighbor Sue Donoghue was appointed the new president [/blog/neighbors/park-slope-resident-sue-donoghue-appointed-as-new-president-of-the-prospect-park-alliance] of The Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/about/alliance], the nonprofit organization that partners with the city to oversee the ongoing care and long-term stewardship of Prospect Park. Next

graffiti

Photo Of The Day: Kicks

Photo by caylinnieto [http://instagram.com/p/yKIciNo59k/?modal=true]When your laces match the graffiti, you’ve got no choice but to stop your stride, as caylinnieto [http://instagram.com/p/yKIciNo59k/?modal=true] was wise to do here. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with

Balloons

Photo Of The Day: Triplets Of Bunville

Photo by jee1108 [http://instagram.com/p/yJ06oBp4sp/?modal=true]Awesome balloon rabbit display at J-Collabo [/blog/events/a-peek-inside-j-collabo-whose-winter-festival-is-this-saturday], captured by jee1108 [http://instagram.com/p/yJ06oBp4sp/?modal=true]. Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr

Meet The Prospect Park Alliance President & Hear Her Plans For The Park

Photo credit: Marc GoldbergThis past fall, Park Slope neighbor Sue Donoghue was appointed the new president [/blog/neighbors/park-slope-resident-sue-donoghue-appointed-as-new-president-of-the-prospect-park-alliance] of The Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/about/alliance], the nonprofit organization that partners with the city to oversee the ongoing care and long-term stewardship of Prospect Park. Next

All Saints' Episcopal Church

Park Slope Planner: The Best Events January 22-25

Photo by mhaithaca [http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhaithaca/5268658223/]Ignore the weather forecast and plan to head out to one (or more) of these fun local weekend events! From an annual meatball cook-off to free tango lessons to a battle of the bands, there’s a lot to choose

Barbes

South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: January 22-25

Photo via Mavrothi Kontanis [https://www.facebook.com/OudTeacher/photos/pb.131052507019080.-2207520000.1421945460./132297143561283/?type=3&theater] , who plays the Oud Summit tonight at BarbesLooking for something to do this weekend? With everything from a performance by masters of a Middle Eastern lute to a bunny fundraiser, from