This Week In South Slope: Traffic Changes In Prospect Park, Neighbors Raise Money, And More

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Here’s a look back at some stories you might have missed this week:

• Neighbors Jill Wood and Jeremy Weishaar are working to raise money to find a cure for their son’s disease.

• The Parents Association at New Voices MS 443 installed tree guards on 18th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues around seven newly planted trees.

• You can go rowing in Prospect Park for free this summer.

• Grab some dry aged beef potstickers or sweet chili ribs at East Wind Snack Shop.

• Neighbor Hillary Rodriguez won a Gates Millennium Scholarship worth $300,000.

• The state legislature has passed a bill that would allow pet owners to dine at sidewalk cafes with their dogs.

• The mayor announced a major reduction in car traffic in Prospect Park starting July 6.

• If you are looking for a new pet, consider a kitten. Sean Casey Animal Rescue is full of kittens looking for a new home.

• Finally, got an event coming up? Share it on our calendar!