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Central Brooklyn

Massive Prospect Park South Yard Sale This Saturday And Sunday

(Photo via Ditmas Park Corner)Fill your home with local treasures this weekend from the neighborhood-wide Prospect Park South yard sale this Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm both days. More than 30 homes are participating in the sale, which will be held, rain or shine, from Coney Island

Animals

Owner Of Former Mary’s Bar Holds Fundraiser To Save A Beloved 2,000 Pound Bull

Prince the Bull (Photo via gofundme)An extraordinary, unexpected thing happened to Ditmas Park resident Sylvia Holden, owner of the former Mary’s Bar in Park Slope [http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/business/marys-bar-is-closing/], while visiting her mom in upstate New York. She fell in love with a 2,000-pound beef

Bensonhurst

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NYCCouncil/].)Are you civic minded? Have you ever thought about running for public office? Thoughtful and dedicated people are needed at all levels of government

Events

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NYCCouncil/].)Are you civic minded? Have you ever thought about running for public office? Thoughtful and dedicated people are needed at all levels of government

Bensonhurst

Wishing Our Readers An Easy Fast On Yom Kippur

Photo via muchnikarts [https://www.instagram.com/p/BKw4Vnngd67/?taken-by=muchnikarts&hl=en]Jewish communities began their observance of Yom Kippur at sundown last night. The holiday is considered the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur is often referred to in the English language as the Day of

Events

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/NYCCouncil/].)Are you civic minded? Have you ever thought about running for public office? Thoughtful and dedicated people are needed at all levels of government

community

Eat, Drink, And Fundraise Local At Park Slope Civic Council’s Food For Thought

Courtesy of Park Slope Civic Council / Gilly YounerThe Park Slope Civic Council [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/] is inviting the community to the Prospect Park Picnic House on Wednesday, October 19. Yes, there will be local food, drink, and conversation. However, the goal of their 5th Annual Food For Thought [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.

Announcements

“Love Your Block” This Fall By Winning Your Neighborhood Cash Grants And Services

Children enjoying after school programs created through grant money. Photo via Citizens Committee for New York CityIt’s common knowledge that Brooklyn is beautiful inside and out, but there’s no block in the borough that couldn’t benefit from $1,000 cash to use towards enhancing their outward appearance.

Bensonhurst

Brooklyn Shows Off Italian Spirit At This Weekend’s Columbus Day Parade [Photos]

Photo via The National Italian American Foundation [https://www.facebook.com/niaf.org/photos/pcb.10154659098543856/10154659089508856/?type=3&theater] The rainy weather couldn’t dampen Brooklyn’s spirits at the borough’s annual Columbus Day Parade this past weekend. The festive affair, which took place along 18th Avenue

Events

Friday Is The Deadline To Register To Vote

Photo via hookedonnightlife/instagramThe voter registration deadline in New York State is this Friday, October 14. According to the Mayor’s Office, two million eligible voters are still not registered across the state. There is a voter registration event taking place in our area today (Tuesday): Tacos El Rancho [https:

Arts & Culture

BRIC Jazz Fest Marathon Starts Thursday Night

The David Murray Infinity Quartet. (Photo via BRIC)Attention all jazz lovers — BRIC’s Jazz Fest Marathon starts Thursday night and tickets are free on the first night! There are events all week as part of BRIC Jazz Fest 2016 [http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-jazzfest]. BRIC is located at

Events

Programs For New Americans At The Sunset Park Library This Week

Photo via CUNY [http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/siegel2014/2014/03/13/sunset-park/]. Whether you are opening a business or applying for citizenship, the Sunset Park Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/sunset-park] has a number of helpful programs for new Americans in our community. See brief descriptions below. Please