Central Brooklyn
Photo: BKLYNERBROOKLYN – Monday, October 9 is Columbus Day, and though not many offices take the day off, some do — and with public schools closed, we’ll bet there are some parents taking the day off as well — so here’s some information on what’s closed [http://www1.nyc.gov/
Announcements
Photo via donut_strong [https://www.instagram.com/p/_IKHVmHQSo/?tagged=southslope]Dear Readers, Thank you so much for your loyal readership over these past few years. We are writing to inform you that our umbrella company Corner Media Group [http://cornermediagroup.com/] is reorganizing the way we report on
Events
Courtesy The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life [https://www.facebook.com/BergenBeach1/photos/gm.1531748010473996/689538034481642/?type=3&theater] Welcome to the weekend! If you’re hanging around the Slope and looking for adventure, we’ve got everything from giant menorahs and small works, to conga lines
news round up
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Photo courtesy of Donny LevitPlease join us in welcoming Donny Levit [http://www.thelevitunderground.com] to the South Slope News team. You may have noticed his byline on a few stories recently, and you’ll see it more often now — as of this week, he is the new editor of
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Ditmas Park Corner
It’s been a busy week of news here in Park Slope, from a local art gallery’s first anniversary [/blog/art-music/join-ground-floor-gallery-to-celebrate-their-first-anniversary] , to the arrest of a subway platform assailant [/blog/crime/man-charged-with-assault-in-local-attack-on-a-senior], to a possible new J. Crew store [/blog/business/if-j-crew-comes-to-park-slope-where-would-it-go], but maybe you’d like to
school garden
You’ve only got three more weeks to take advantage of the P.S. 295 Farmers Market [https://www.facebook.com/PS295FarmersMarket] before they close up shop for the winter. This Thursday, be sure to explore the exotic world of tatsoi, which the market says is like the “kale of
Transportation
In the month of September, the 78th Precinct issued no speeding tickets to drivers, according to the Daily News [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/speed-demons-running-wild-brooklyn-article-1.1501982] , which adds that the neighboring 77th Precinct, which covers Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, handed out 77 tickets for speeding. They note that
Events
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Olmsted in Autumn [http://open-source-gallery.org/elizabeth-spavento/] When: Saturday, August 24, 7:30pm and 8:30pm Where: Open Source Gallery, 306 17th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue What: Part of Elizabeth Spavento’s installation, We Know Not Where or How [http:
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Food & Drink
Dare we say that it’s starting to feel a bit like spring outside? Take advantage of the beautiful weather tonight, head over to Greenwood Park [http://greenwoodparkbk.com/blog/home/], sit outside, and enjoy their Wednesday night Burger + Berger special. You’ll get a beef or veggie burger and