South Slope Rewind

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Now for some of the stories you might have missed:

Be sure to cast your vote for two South Slope favorites in the Brooklyn Brewery Song Contest!

The adorable Taylor Dayne is looking for a forever home.

The R train apocalypse is upon us.

South owners bring Shakespeare to 5th Avenue.

We took a photo flashback on 5th Avenue and 12th Street.

A new map plots the construction dates of every single building in Brooklyn.

We’ve had two significant assaults in the area over the past couple of weeks.

A ferry to the Financial District is coming to 58th Street…but for how long?

Next please: 353 7th Avenue

We had an epic burger and fries showdown on 3rd Avenue.

That clothing donation bin was short-lived on 14th Street.

We took a thrift store tour of Vice Versa.

23rd Street residents are at war over cigarette butts.

Ride the Prospect Park Carousel for free every Thursday in August.

The Brooklyn Bike Patrol is back!

The second Summer Stroll had neighbors dancing in the street.

A pedestrian was struck by a car at 4th Avenue and 17th Street.

Wine shop construction on 5th Avenue reveals ’30s-era ghost signs.

Photo by dmgtc