The dreaded Con Ed strike [/blog/news/recapping-the-con-ed-strike-and-what-it-means-for-you] began. There was progress at Calexico [/blog/food-drink/things-are-happening-at-calexico], and Pinkberry set an opening date [/blog/food-drink/pinkberry-to-open-july-20]. It was 4th of July [/blog/events/let-freedom-ring-heres-where] (and we survived the lack of fireworks [/blog/news/bill-de-blasio-wants-to-help-you-see-the-fireworks]). The Park Slope Passive House is