This Week On The Stoop

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

• Jackie’s 5th Amendment has officially vanished.

• Our 11-year-old neighbor Laura talks books and volunteering for the library.

• Ocean Fish Market opened on 5th Ave after moving from 7th.

• The new restaurant in the old Melt space, Rare Earth is now open.

• If you’re 65-plus, check out a free movie at BAM!

• Cantonese cooking is coming to 4th Avenue.

• Flatbush Avenue has another nail salon with Nailbed…

• …and another gym with HIIT BK.

• Recent closings announced: M&S Prime Meats, 9st Launderette, Excelsior, and more.

• More space means more margaritas as El Pollito Mexicano expands.

• No cemitas for 5th Avenue, but another nail salon instead.

• How to enjoy the spray of a fire hydrant responsibly.

• Finally, will we soon see more Citi Bike docks in the neighborhood?