South Slope Rewind

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Now for some of the stories you might have missed:

• 5th Avenue says goodbye to Lindos, but another restaurant is already in the works…

• …and just down the street, Has Beans also called it quits.

• The Monro Pub introduces a new storytelling event.

• Cyclists and bike lane blockers are the target of a new NYPD sting.

• The city is spraying near a possible cancer-causing pesticide near playgrounds.

• Spirit Halloween is returning to 458 5th Avenue September 1.

• Watch out for upcoming closures on the 9th Street bridge.

• The PS 295 Market is taking a breather through September 11.

• Meet neighbor Dean Perry of The Mars Bonfire.

• Bright Kids NYC is opening a new 6th Avenue Park Slope center.

• And finally, special education reform produces diverse experiences for NYC students and families.

Photo by dennis_j_patrick