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PARK SLOPE – Following an emergency New York State Liquor Authority [https://sla.ny.gov] (SLA) meeting last Thursday, June 6, an Emergency Order of Suspension was placed on Woodland [/woodlands-liquor-license-suspended/], preventing the business from serving alcohol. By Friday evening, the order had been lifted, allowing the venue to continue hosting
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PARK SLOPE – What a drag it is walking 15 blocks on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope unless you are “in drag” marching in the 23rd annual Brooklyn Pride Parade celebrating sexual identity, diversity, and tolerance. Joe Russo with his daughter Annika, 3, of Park Slope watch the parade. Photo by
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[UPDATED: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 7:15pm] Woodland’s General Manager, Pedro Yamasaki, contacted Bklyner Friday evening to tell us that a judge lifted the Emergency Order of Suspension and that the venue is back to normal operations. A representative for SLA confirmed that the business was granted a
Bed Stuy
Discover a new summer cocktail or cuisine, update your wardrobe for the warm weather, or sweat off your stress – and get an extra 10% off. Just use code SUMMER when you pay with Cinch [https://cinchwallet.app.link/79Vmqb6pfX] around Park Slope! Cinch is your neighborhood app that helps support
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PARK SLOPE – Say “hi” to Miss American Pie! Former fashion designer turned professional baker, Lindsey Hill, is looking to expand her online pie business [http://missamericanpienyc.com/] into a brick-and-mortar storefront. Via Miss American Pie | Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/missamericanpie/make-miss-american-pie-a-storefront-bakery] Hill launched a Kickstarter campaign this week
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PARK SLOPE – The 23rd annual Brooklyn Pride Parade [http://brooklynpride.org/pride-events/] will kick off at precisely 7:30pm on Saturday, June 8 under the meticulous direction of Mickey Heller. The Parade Coordinator since 2010, Heller ensures the procession’s punctual start and maintains its flow and exuberance. Brooklyn Pride’
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[UPDATED: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 5:45pm] Committee for 4th Avenue has indicated that the petition does not state overcrowding at P.S. 124 as a concern but rather notes with the limited number of parents able to assist the school’s P.T.A., “a large influx of
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PARK SLOPE – Although actually in business for a month, L’Arte della Pizza [https://lartedellapizzabrooklyn.com/] made it official on Monday, June 3. Under sunny skies, the grand opening celebration at 172 5th Avenue began with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by complimentary tastings. L’Arte della Pizza, 172 5th
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Garfield Boys return to Park Slope for their annual stickball game. Sam Raskin/BklynerPARK SLOPE – One day in the early 1960s, when Millie Lammano was in her home on Garfield Place, a few young boys playing Stickball in the street came knocking on her door, asking to use her bathroom.
Bushwick
The 23rd annual Brooklyn Pride Week [http://brooklynpride.org] kicks off Monday, June 3, offering six days of events celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride in Brooklyn that culminate with Pride Day on Saturday, June 8. Via brooklynpride.org [http://brooklynpride.org/meet-them-at-brooklyn-pride-saturday-edition/]2019 marks the 50th anniversary
Arts & Culture
Photo provided by Dumbo.is [https://dumbo.is/]June INDUSTRY CITY SUMMER SERIES [https://www.cityfarmpresents.com/summerseries] at Courtyard 1-2, June 5 through Sept. 28 [Various prices]: This year’s summer series features an expanded schedule with more than 35 concerts and dance parties. Audiences will discover a diverse
Carroll Gardens
P.S. 29 in Cobble HillBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat PARK SLOPE – On the heels of sweeping admissions changes [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2018/09/20/brooklyn-middle-schools-eliminate-screening-as-new-york-city-expands-integration-efforts/] aimed at integrating middle schools, District 15 in Brooklyn could soon redraw [https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/951dd9a1-96ac-438b-8642-d89cc6651997/downloads/5.20.19_