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South Slope Welcomes A New Grocery

Nasri Mujalli (center left) and Danny Hamdan (center right) cut the ribbon on their new South Slope grocery. Ellie Plass/ Bklyner.Park Slope’s 5th Avenue welcomed a brand-new grocery store this morning. By the time the ribbon at Key Food Urban Market (509 5th Avenue between 12th and 13th

Announcements

Two Men Wanted For Spray Painting Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Photos of the suspects via NYPD.SOUTH SLOPE – Cops are looking for two men who allegedly spray-painted a swastika on the side of a yeshiva last week. On Sunday, December 13, at around 2:18 p.m., two men spray-painted the words ‘Ace’ and ‘Rico’ along with a swastika emblem

community

Man Exposed Genitals to School Girls in South Slope

Photo: NYPDSOUTH SLOPE — Cops are still looking for a man who exposed his genitals to several young girls as they were walking home from school. On October 21 at around 2:50 p.m., a man was walking along Sixth Avenue and 15th Street. A group of young girls was

Bay Ridge

One Woman Sexually Abused, Two Forcibly Touched – Cops Looking For Three Men

BAY RIDGE/BENSONHURST/SOUTH SLOPE – Earlier this month, one man sexually abused a sleeping woman inside a car. Another man grabbed a woman’s butt and then ran. Another man pulled up a woman’s skirt. Cops need help searching for all three men. On July 3 at around 1:

News

Pedestrian Killed on South Slope Street, Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene

Outside 162 21st Street in South Slope, where Jose Cardoso was killed in a car crash over the weekend (Screenshot via Google MapsSOUTH SLOPE – A pedestrian was killed Saturday night after a driver lost control while attempting to park his van on an industrial side street off of 4th Avenue,

Central Brooklyn

What’s Closed On Columbus Day

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 today. Government Offices and

North Western Brooklyn

Help Police Find Two Suspects Who Robbed A Woman In Windsor Terrace [Video]

Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the two males seen in the above video in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier this month in front of 467 Prospect Avenue, on the border of South Slope and Windsor Terrace. The two males approached the 37-year-old female victim

Food & Drink

Le French Tart: An Authentic Boulangerie In Park Slope

Le French Tart, 579 5th Avenue (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Stepping through the door of 579 5th Avenue, one might feel as if they’ve been transported to a charming boulangerie in Paris, thousands of miles away from Park Slope. Located by the corner of 16th Street, Le French

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Brownstone Belt Real Estate Roundup: Summertime Specials

Summer has officially started, and there is no better place to take advantage of the year’s most verdant season than Brooklyn’s Brownstone Belt. Check out these sweet deals on swanky spots. (Courtesy Venus Shum of Brooklyn Real Property, Inc)154 10th Street (Sponsored) Price: $1,199,000 Size:

Business

BK Fitness Center: A Family Affair

L-R: Bill Spencer, Jreh Hurst, and Christine Hurst of BK Fitness in Park SlopeHeading down 4th Avenue in South Slope there are plenty of construction sites and auto shops, but you’d be hard-pressed finding a gym or a fitness facility in the area. The Hursts are here to change

Animals

The Down-Low: Cutest Zoo Animal Battle and Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Prospect Park Zoo’s Red Panda via TwitterThe Down-Low is our round-up of stories as well as other curiosities throughout Brooklyn. And a bit of ephemera, too. Prospect Park Zoo Steps Up to the #CuteAnimalTweetOff Challenge. [DNA Info] Boerum Hill Artist Arrested After Bomb-Making Materials Found in His Apartment. [Daily

Business

Brooklyn Restaurant Owners Join the Sanctuary Movement

Image via FacebookLocal restaurant owners have joined forces with the national Sanctuary Restaurants movement in its mission to provide support and resources to restaurants, their workers and their customers. Two aid groups, ROC (Restaurant Opportunities Centers) United and Presente.org (a Latinx social justice organization), formed Sanctuary Restaurants earlier this

News

CRUNCH, not Trader Joe’s, Slated for 555 5th Avenue

Photo Jeff DavenjayThough some neighbors were hoping a Trader Joe’s, or something equally exciting, would fill the vacant commercial space located on the northeast corner of 5th Avenue and 15th Street in South Slope, it appears the plans for a new Crunch gym will be moving ahead as approved

Food & Drink

Luigi’s Pizza And Laurentino’s Pasticceria & Caffe: South Slope’s Savory Food Block

Gio (with plates) holding court at at Luigi’s Pizza. (Photo by Donny Levit / BKLYNER)5th Avenue. Between 20th and 21st Streets. Iconic pizza. Divine pastries. And three doors down from each other. “You’re gonna need seven, eight, nine operations to fix that skin, you’re gonna have fat

Arts & Culture

The Ballad Of ‘Gypsy’ George Mihalopoulos, South Slope Cut

Photo courtesy of Gypsy George“It’s a nickname I inherited.” He doesn’t talk much about why, but what an appropriate name it is. Whether you know him personally or not, you’ve seen him around. He’s having coffee at Roots Cafe (639 5th Avenue at 18th Street)

Business

Mary’s Bar Is Closing After Five Years In The Neighborhood

Mary’s (Courtesy Nicholas Mundy/Instagram.)Mary’s, a neighborhood institution, will be shuttering its doors on Sunday night after five years in business. The South Slope anchor, at 708 5th Ave since 2011, will be having a farewell party at 7pm on Sunday night. Mary’s had briefly

Police & Fire

Cops Hunt For Two Carjackers Who Killed A Greenwood Heights Man With His Own Car

Image via Google Maps.It was a tragic end to one 63-year-old Greenwood Heights man’s life as he was first carjacked and then fatally slammed by his own car as the thieves attempted to make a getaway. Police are now searching for two suspects — whose descriptions have not yet

City Kid Corner

5 Slope Destinations For Young Fantasy & Comic Book Fans

If TARDIS, hobbit, and Peter Parker are all a part of your children’s everyday vocabulary, you probably have a few fantasy and comic book fans. Congratulations! You’re doing this parenting thing right. Park Slope is known for its family-friendly activities, so it should come as no surprise that

City Kid Corner

Where Parents Can Imbibe & Kids Can Play: Family-Friendly Bars In The Slope

Jack Fertel and his mom Simona order up some snacks at Greenwood Park. (Photo by Donny Levit/South Slope News)There are oodles of parenting manuals out there. However, an important chapter is missing from almost every single one: Where can you meet friends for a drink with your kids

News

This Week In South Slope: Desired Streetcar, Smiley Grumps, Job Training Delays, And More

Photo via _timo_Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and sign up for our daily newsletter. And if you ever have any news tips, story ideas, questions, or anything, email us at editor@bklyner.com. Here’s

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South Slope Open House Roundup: Under $1 Million

410 7th Avenue (Courtesy Compass)It’s time to take a peek inside some of the properties that have recently hit the Brooklyn real estate market. If you’re searching for private roof decks, Park views, or open layouts – all for under $1 million – you won’t want to miss

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Subway Transit This Week, And R You Ever Lucky

Photo by Tom PrendergastBelow you’ll find South Slope subway changes this week on the D, F, G, N, and R lines in Brooklyn. Check back later in the week to see what’s happening this weekend. Changes via MTA.info. N Line Astoria-bound trains run via the from DeKalb

Holidays

Merry Christmas, South Slope!

Christine Bush/South Slope NewsWhatever you’re doing today, we hope all our neighbors have a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a peaceful day. As a reminder, here’s some of what’s open and closed in the area. Have a wonderful Christmas, and

Holidays

Christmas 2015: What’s Open And Closed Around The Slope

Christine Bush/South Slope NewsHello, Christmas! If you plan to celebrate outside of South Slope enjoy safe travels and good weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, note that Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, is not an official city holiday, so all city government offices, including courts, are open.

News

This Week In South Slope: Gang Busts, Vinyl Spins, And Help Out For The Holidays

Photo via 12thstreetbarandgrillKeep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and sign up for our daily newsletter. And if you ever have any news tips, story ideas, questions, or anything, email us at editor@bklyner.com. Here’s a