This Week On The Stoop

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

• How some faces of MS 51 ended up printed on the side of the school building.

• Organics recycling collection starts next week!

• A cyclist was injured after he hit a dog and a baby carriage on 9th Street.

• Meet dad Brian Esser, whose local law firm specializes in parenting issues.

• The owners of The VSPOT look back on their first eight years.

• Even more pie when Four & Twenty Blackbirds adds a new space on 3rd Ave this summer.

• Brunch at Piquant is all about the backyard.

• What would you like to see in this open 4th Avenue retail space?

• The former Two Boots space is for rent, but the old owners may still have restaurant plans.

• Neighbors got a glimpse of a Muppet when Murray from Sesame Street filmed on 5th.

• But are there too many movie shoots in Park Slope?

• Hoping the new Lakeside water play area opens soon.

• Finally, congrats to our awesome 282 Royal Panthers chess team on their wins at Nationals!