Arts & Culture
Photo via ImprovEverywhere.com [http://improveverywhere.com/]What is it with January and stripping down? The cold weather must bring out the exhibitionist in all of us. Just a few days ago, the Coney Island Polar Bears took the plunge [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/01/heres-what-it-feels-like-to-take-the-new-years-day-polar-bear-plunge/] in their annual
Nonsponsored
Photo by Donny Levit / South Slope NewsLooks who’s recommending immunization! This retro poster was being offered up at the Brooklyn Flea down in Industry City [http://brooklynflea.com/markets/winter-flea-smorgasburg-industry-city/]. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.
Kids & Family
Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own [/calendar-2] upcoming
Animals
Neighbor William Levin removes a raccoon from inside his apartment wall. (Photo via YouTube [https://youtu.be/C0dWq8lRBfU])In the 1968 Beatles’ song “Rocky Raccoon [https://youtu.be/c5TDkfMXTwc],” Paul McCartney sings about “somewhere in the black mountain hills of Dakota.” While our neighborhood is nowhere near the Dakotas, our
Neighbors
Photo via mr_stephen_santos [https://www.instagram.com/p/BADHtkuQYph/?tagged=parkslope]It’s 2016, so that means it’s time for a new series. If you keep your ear(s) to the ground, you’ll hear some interesting things around the neighborhood. These snippets of conversation below are
Business
Franchezka Unisex Salon reopened on Monday, December 28 by Helen Figueroa, daughter of Francisca Figueroa. (Photo by Donny Levit / South Slope News)The lights were on at Franchezka Unisex Salon [http://www.yelp.com/biz/franchezka-unisex-brooklyn] (500 5th Avenue near 12th Street), a business which had been shuttered since early
Events
Photo courtesy Lakeside [http://lakesidebrooklyn.com/events/figure-skating-freestyle-sessions-18/] Welcome to 2016! If you’re sticking around the Slope and looking for adventure this week, we’ve got everything from comedy and skating, to musical trios and art to keep you and the family entertained. Here are some of our favorite
Nonsponsored
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 [http://www.mta.info/]. N Line > Astoria-bound trains
Holidays
Photo via nana309 [https://www.instagram.com/p/6ZBEtplLkp/?taken-at=348483748]We want to wish all of you a healthy and happy 2016! We also want to thank our neighbors and advertisers for their continued support. Here is where you can catch the fireworks tonight in Brooklyn [/blog/holidays/where-to-watch-fireworks-on-new-years-eve-in-brooklyn/
Holidays
Photo via sssalla_ [https://www.instagram.com/p/_-HJusoDIN/?tagged=newyear2016] Friday, January 1 is New Year’s Day; if you plan to celebrate outside of the neighborhood, enjoy safe travels and good weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, here’s some information you might need to know
Food & Drink
Aji Amarillo and butternut squash add full bodied fruitiness to the gruyere and fontina served up by food truck Bolivian Llama Party. (Photo via Bolivian Llama Party [https://www.facebook.com/Bolivianllamaparty/photos/pb.101537153316879.-2207520000.1451579480./692544700882785/?type=3&theater] )Pizza-a-plenty, a food truck, and home of the
Business
Photo by South Slope StoopThe kids are going to have to look elsewhere for daycare. Unless they want a “perfect space for a new eatery.” At least that’s what the listing by Ideal Properties recommends [https://ipg.nyc/listing/230555/511_5th_Avenue] for 511 5th Avenue (between 11th