opinion

Feb
07
Is Brooklyn Happy With The Proposed Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign?

Is Brooklyn Happy With The Proposed Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign?

Most bus riders don't know it's in the works. Those who do, are not happy.
5 min read
Aug
26
OPINION: City Should Pay For Simple Fix To Prevent Basement Floods

OPINION: City Should Pay For Simple Fix To Prevent Basement Floods

The city should pay for you to get a backwater valve, and Councilmember Justin Brannan is here to tell you why.
2 min read
Aug
09
Opinion: Care about equity?  Open the schools!

Opinion: Care about equity? Open the schools!

With safe, effective vaccines in place, there should be no question about a full-scale return to regular schooling, argues Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive Director of MESA Charter High School in Brooklyn.
4 min read
Oct
30
Advance’s Endorsement Of Grimm Shows We’re In The Real Life Version Of South Park’s Giant Douche Vs. Turd Sandwich Race

Advance’s Endorsement Of Grimm Shows We’re In The Real Life Version Of South Park’s Giant Douche Vs. Turd Sandwich Race

Source: QuickMeme.comOne candidate is facing a 20-count indictment on charges of tax evasion. His campaign is mired with allegations
3 min read
Apr
17
Make Your Voice Heard With Our New Feature, South Slope Perspective

Make Your Voice Heard With Our New Feature, South Slope Perspective

One of our goals at South Slope News is to represent a wide range of neighbors, interests, and experiences, and
1 min read
Oct
29

When It Comes To E-Fraud, I (Hope I) Won’t Get Fooled Again

Yeah, screw Canada. (Source: mezzoblue/Flickr)BETWEEN THE LINES [/tag/between-the-lines/]: In conjunction with occasional Sheepshead Bites postings of Crime
6 min read
Jun
17

A Shonda — A Look At The Adopt-A-Highway Program

Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: For those who don’t know Yiddish, a “shonda” means a crying shame.
5 min read
Apr
05

Why You Should Join Your Local Neighborhood Association

Neighbor Glenn Wolin writes in to share his experiences with, and to encourage others to join, our local neighborhood associations:
3 min read
May
15

Remembering Mom This Mother’s Day

Fans reach out to touch Judy Garland during her historic 1961 performance at Carnegie Hall. It is possible that one
4 min read
May
12

The Coming Budget Battle And Tax Changes

Source: marchandmeffre.comTelling Tips is a series of articles from local experts to help you save money, make better decisions
3 min read