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Mar
03
Diary Of Neglect: One Corner On Church Avenue

Diary Of Neglect: One Corner On Church Avenue

Photo taken by reader in late February of what appears to be illegal trash dumping at the corner of Buckingham
4 min read
Feb
11
Church Avenue Targeted In Mayor’s New Clean Streets Campaign

Church Avenue Targeted In Mayor’s New Clean Streets Campaign

Litter on Church Avenue. (Photo: Sarah Crean)If you live or work along Church Avenue, it’s hard not to
2 min read
Feb
01
Park Slope Stoop Suggests How To Deal With Park Slope Poop (And Dog Owners)

Park Slope Stoop Suggests How To Deal With Park Slope Poop (And Dog Owners)

It’s an awkward ballet, isn’t it? The snow, puddles, ice … and the poop. Ah, irresponsible dog owners: not
2 min read
Jan
27
As Debate Rages Over Snowed In Curbs, We Ponder Solutions

As Debate Rages Over Snowed In Curbs, We Ponder Solutions

Slushed out in Ditmas Park. (Photo: Sarah Crean)In the wake of Saturday’s historic blizzard, pedestrians in the greater
2 min read
Jan
25
Snow Shovelers Wanted: $13.50/hour

Snow Shovelers Wanted: $13.50/hour

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanAs the cleanup from this weekend’s blizzard continues, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn
2 min read
Jan
23
The Blizzard Showed Up! Important Transportation And Other Information For Today And The Weekend

The Blizzard Showed Up! Important Transportation And Other Information For Today And The Weekend

Image via daneawisher [https://www.instagram.com/p/BA5G4EVNfhE/].Well, the blizzard really showed up this time. And as of
3 min read
Jan
22
Keep Rats Away: Rodent Prevention Tips From The DOH’s Rat Academy

Keep Rats Away: Rodent Prevention Tips From The DOH’s Rat Academy

When we first heard the words “Rat Academy [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/rodent-academy.page],” the first
3 min read
Jan
21
A Trash Talk Interview With The Park Slope Pile

A Trash Talk Interview With The Park Slope Pile

Park Slope Pile (Courtesy of the Park Slope Pile)A pile of trash comes with its strong olfactory challenges. And
2 min read
Jan
21
Blizzard Watch For Saturday: Here’s What You Need To Know

Blizzard Watch For Saturday: Here’s What You Need To Know

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerThere’s a potential blizzard headed our way on Saturday and Mayor de Blasio has issued
3 min read
Jan
12
Mulchfest 2016 Is A Success; Fort Greene Park Stills Holds The Record For Most Trees Mulched

Mulchfest 2016 Is A Success; Fort Greene Park Stills Holds The Record For Most Trees Mulched

Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks.Mulchfest 2016 was a big success, with 1,107 trees mulched this past weekend
3 min read