This Week On The Stoop


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

• Meet the folks behind the new 4th Ave Cantonese restaurant 2 Duck Goose.

• The neighborhood was a backdrop to TV series Gotham and Boardwalk Empire.

Cheeburger Cheeburger has closed, leaving another vacancy on 7th Ave.

• Popular Smorgasburg vendor Cemita’s opened a spot at Whole Foods.

Robert Sirota was named Composer-in-Residence of the Concerts on the Slope series.

•Yet another illegal clothing donation bin was left on Degraw at 4th Ave.

• A sad loop of the Kentile Floors Sign coming down.

The Painted Pot is moving to a bigger space down 7th Avenue.

• Watch out where you park or drive during these August block parties!

• A new website by a South Slope neighbor provides a guide to local bars and restaurants.

• Finally, meet your new commanding officer at the National Night Out Against Crime.