South Slope News

South Slope News Is Taking A Break, But We Are Not Going Anywhere

Photo via donut_strong [https://www.instagram.com/p/_IKHVmHQSo/?tagged=southslope]Dear Readers, Thank you so much for your loyal readership over these past few years. We are writing to inform you that our umbrella company Corner Media Group [http://cornermediagroup.com/] is reorganizing the way we report on

Announcements

Come Work With Us!

We’re currently growing, and we’d love to add some new staff members to our crew! If you are passionate about the Brooklyn neighborhoods [http://cornernewsmedia.com/] that we cover, please get in touch about the possibilities for full-time and contributing writeropportunities, and a digital advertising operations manager position.

Events

Treecycle your Holiday Tree (Sponsored)

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to ring in the New Year! Get a fresh start by recycling your holiday tree at one of the many MulchFest 2016 locations [http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest?utm_source=CornerMedia&utm_medium=SponsoredPostAd&utm_campaign=MulchFest%202016] in

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We Are Hiring!

Do you love local businesses? Do you love talking to people? Do you love helping people? Are you full of ideas? If you answered Yes! to the above, read on. You may be just whom we are looking for! Corner Media Group seeks to expand our Brooklyn Sales & Marketing team

Business

Shop Local For The Holidays!

We are convinced you can do all your holiday shopping in Park Slope. Here are some of our favorites: Photo by Park Slope StoopGowanus Souvenir Shop [http://gowanussouvenir.com/]. We just reviewed it earlier today [/blog/art-music/ode-toxic-beloved-canal-gowanus-souvenir-shop-blends-local-whimsy-history-artistry/] , and you should totally check out this little gallery – local vendors, artists,

Happy Veterans Day From Atlas Steakhouse (Sponsored)

HAPPY VETERANS DAY! For all the work you’ve done and all the work you do For protecting our country and fighting for the red, white, and blue We would like to give to all veterans who come our way 20% off of your Atlas Steakhouse [http://www.atlassteak.com/

Monster Skate Halloween Bash Kicks Off Ice Skating Season (Sponsored)

The LeFrak Center ice skating rinks open to the public on October 31, 2015. Photo courtesy of Lakeside BrooklynThe Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside [http://www.lakesidebrooklyn.com] in Prospect Park celebrates the grand reopening of its two outdoor ice rinks on October 31 with a Halloween

Destinations

Prospect Park Alliance Haunted Halloween Walk & Fair (Sponsored)

Courtesy of Prospect Park AllianceThe Prospect Park Alliance presents its 36th Annual Halloween Haunted Walk and Fair [http://www.prospectpark.org/halloween] on Saturday, October 24, from 12-3pm. This cherished annual event brings thousands of families to Prospect Park’s Lookout Hill and Nethermead for an afternoon of ghoulish fun

Transit Service Interruptus: F & N Lines Win High Marks For Inconvenience This Week

Photo by Tony [https://www.flickr.com/photos/thirdrail/69194090]Below you’ll find South Slope subway changes this week on the D, F, G, N and R lines in Brooklyn. Check back later in the week to see what’s happening this weekend. Changes via MTA.info [http://www.

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El Paso Mexican Grill Open For Business (Sponsored)

Courtesy of El Paso Mexican GrillEl Paso Mexican Grill [http://www.elpasomexbk.com/]is now open at 387 Flatbush Avenue, between Sterling Place and Plaza Street East, for people craving tasty, authentic Mexican and American food. Branching off from their first location on Newkirk Avenue [/blog/food/el-paso-is-open-on-newkirk-avenue-for-all-your-burrito-taco-needs-2] in Ditmas

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Celebrate Atlas Steakhouse’s Soft Opening With Free Sangria & More (Sponsored)

Photo by Atlas SteakhouseAtlas Steakhouse [http://atlassteak.com], located at 943 Coney Island Avenue, brings the upscale food and fun of dining out in Manhattan to Ditmas Park for an affordable price. This brand new steakhouse is all about the experience. Taking inspiration from the Mediterranean steakhouse model, Atlas [http:

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NEW: The Frizzy Dizzy Comedy Show June 20th @ Dizzy’s! (Sponsored)

On Saturday, June 20th, BossB!tch Productions [https://www.facebook.com/bossycomedy] presents the premier of “The FRIZZY DIZZY Comedy Show” at The Room @ Dizzy’s (http://dizzys.com/) on 5th in Park Slope. The new monthly stand-up show features some of New York’s best up-and-comers as well as

Space Available At Home Run Baseball Camp (Sponsored)

Summer is Here! SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SUMMER CAMPS FEATURED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL [http://www.wsj.com/articles/life-lessons-from-a-youth-baseball-coach-1430496193] – check out the video below as well! Home Run Baseball Camp [http://www.homerunbaseballcamp.com/] at the Parade Grounds is back for our 4th year at Parade Grounds Field

Ride With uberPOOL To The BITE: Sheepshead!

Wondering how to get to The BITE: Sheepshead [http://taste.sheepsheadbites.com/] without having to take the subway, bus, or driving? We’ve partnered with Uber [http://uber.com] to give you $20 off your first uberPOOL ride to or from The BITE: Sheepshead [http://taste.sheepsheadbites.com/]. What is

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The Sheepshead Summer Stroll Is Back For Its Second Year To Kick Off Summer On Sunday, May 31! (Sponsored)

The Sheepshead Summer Stroll will transform Sheepshead Bay Road into an open pedestrian plaza full of local cuisines, family fun activities, DJs, live music, car shows, eating contests, giveaways, shopping, and more! This year’s Sheepshead Summer Stroll will have activities for all ages, young and old! • Anatolian Gyro belly

The LeFrak Center Lakeside Kicks Off Summer With New Boat And Bike Rentals Saturday, May 23 (Sponsored)

Lakeside’s brand new boat and bike fleets have arrived and are being prepared for guests to enjoy Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Boats include pedal boats, double pedal boats, single kayaks, and double kayaks. Guests will enjoy exploring the 55-acre Prospect Park Lake and its enchanting views and variety

Celebrate The Start Of Summer On The Bay At The BITE: Sheepshead

Attendees enjoy dessert at last year’s event. (Photo by Erica Sherman)Gather your friends, make a date, get a babysitter, leave work on time, and start celebrating the start of summer on the Bay at The BITE: Sheepshead [http://taste.sheepsheadbites.com/]. Next week people from around New York

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Moving To South Slope? (Sponsored)

New development mingles with pre-war row houses in South Slope. This Brooklyn neighborhood is nestled between Park Slope and Sunset Park, but does not actually have any official boundaries. South Slope is a culturally diverse neighborhood with a strong sense of community. Why Move to South Slope? The housing market

Poverty In Brooklyn: Why It Happens And What You Can Do To Help (Sponsored)

These days, 60 is the new 40, and UJA-Federation of New York’s Engage Jewish Service Corps is empowering volunteers in their 50s, 60s, and beyond to use their passion and leadership to address important issues. Engage, a program of JCC Manhattan, has recently expanded to Brooklyn, the borough with

The Park Slope Day Camp

Why Park Slope Day Camp? (Sponsored)

…because you want an authentic and enriching summer camp experience for your child and a trustworthy team of counselors and staff for your own peace of mind. We offer the best in traditional activities with a contemporary twist, and our circus camp, travel camp, soccer academy and leadership training extend

Join CAMBA For Its Benefit Shona Sculpture Sale (Sponsored)

This Shona sculpture is at 97 Crooke Avenue. Photo by Anthony Collins.Tucked away on the fourth floor of 19 Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is one of CAMBA’s lesser known features: a gallery of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculptures that supports both the nonprofit’s life-transforming services [http:

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smart Hair studio Spring Specials! (Sponsored)

The full-service, family-oriented salon smart Hair studio [http://www.smarthairstudiony.com/] is located at 282 Prospect Park West, serving neighbors in Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, South Slope, Kensington, and beyond. Striving to have our clients look and feel their best means we utilize many of the new and innovative services

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Come To Gymboree’s Sweetheart Party Open House On Saturday (Sponsored)

Photo via GymboreeDuring this season of love, Gymboree brings its most spectacular friendship-fest to Park Slope/Gowanus families with young children ages 0-5 on Valentine’s Day, this Saturday, February 14 between 10am and 1pm. This sparkling new Gymboree learning center [https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28857/calendar/] is

Valentine’s Day Specials!

We love you, dear neighbors, and loyal advertisers (double the love for neighborhood advertisers!). Thanks to your support we continue to bring you the news you really care about daily. We have put together a list of some wonderful deals and specials to spread the love across the neighborhoods we

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Brooklyn Treehouse Preschool Open House Saturday (Sponsored)

Please join Brooklyn Treehouse Preschool [http://brooklyntreehousepreschool.com/] at its 2015-2016 Preschool Open House this Saturday, January 31 from 10am to 12pm, or call to schedule a private tour. Brooklyn Treehouse Preschool [http://brooklyntreehousepreschool.com/] is focused on the development of the whole child. Your children will experience a caring