Animals
Prospect Park Zoo [http://prospectparkzoo.com/] recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society [http://www.wcs.org/
Nonsponsored
Illegal poker games allegedly took place in this hair salon on 5917 7th Avenue. (Source: Google Maps)Eight members and associates of the Zheng Organization, an Asian American gang that operates in Sunset Park and Flushing, Queens, were rounded up by the Joint Asian Organized Crime Task Force — which includes
Education
Photo by Park Slope StoopPark Slope’s P.S. 133 William A. Butler School [http://ps133brooklyn.org/] (610 Baltic Street at 4th Avenue) is set to receive some extra cash from the Department of Education (DOE) in recognition of its excellent dual language programs. P.S.133 is among the
middle school applications
Photo by Robert Couse-Baker [https://www.flickr.com/photos/29233640@N07/7846338906]Middle school applications for the 2016-2017 school year are now available at elementary schools across the city. How To Apply As of this week, students in the 5th grade can apply to middle schools in their district, as
New Voices MS 443
Photo by Robert Couse-Baker [https://www.flickr.com/photos/29233640@N07/7846338906]Middle school applications for the 2016-2017 school year are now available at elementary schools across the city. How To Apply As of this week, students in the 5th grade can apply to middle schools in their district, as
Mayor Bill de Blasio
Photo by Park Slope StoopThe City Council and the Mayor Bill de Blasio [http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/] have allocated $12 million in this year’s fiscal budget for extended hours and six-day service at branches across the borough, Brooklyn Public Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/] (BPL) officials announced. The
windsor terrace library
Photo by South Slope NewsThe City Council and the Mayor Bill de Blasio [http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/] have allocated $12 million in this year’s fiscal budget for extended hours and six-day service at branches across the borough, Brooklyn Public Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/] (BPL) officials announced. The
disrict 13
Today thousands of incoming kindergarteners, first graders, second graders, and third graders will begin the process to compete for a coveted spot at one of New York City’s Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs. Parents can submit Request for Testing (RFT) forms starting Wednesday, October 7, through Monday,
District 13
Today thousands of incoming kindergarteners, first graders, second graders, and third graders will begin the process to compete for a coveted spot at one of New York City’s Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs. Parents can submit Request for Testing (RFT) forms starting Wednesday, October 7, through Monday,
Municipal Court District 6
Photo by winmac [https://www.flickr.com/photos/winmac/92847877/]/FlickrHeads up, neighbors! Primary Day is tomorrow, September 10, and we’ve compiled some information to make exercising your right to vote as easy as possible. Remember, you are only eligible to vote tomorrow if you are a registered member
Board of Elections
Photo by winmac [https://www.flickr.com/photos/winmac/92847877/]/FlickrHeads up, neighbors! Primary Day is tomorrow, September 10, and we’ve compiled some information to make exercising your right to vote as easy as possible. Remember, you are only eligible to vote tomorrow if you are a registered member
Green-wood Cemetery. (Photo via lostinbrooklyn [https://www.flickr.com/photos/lostinbrooklyn/14160436042/in/pool-southslope#r]) UPDATE 9/4: Save those statements for another landmark! It turns out Green-Wood Cemetery would prefer not to be designated a landmark by the city, though they are working with the LPC on an alternative.