Park Slope Civic Council, in partnership with NYS Assemblymember Robert Carroll’s office, is hosting a Holiday Toy and Book Drive to benefit People in Need, Inc.
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From the PSCC President
I don’t know about you, but for me, there’s definitely a different feel in the air in Park Slope this autumn. Covid continues to be a concern, but 5th and 7th Avenues appear as busy as ever with pedestrians and shoppers. The sidewalk and in-street restaurant pop-ups seem busy. Merchants I speak with are more optimistic about their businesses.
read more >>Halloween Parade and Festivities CANCELLED for 10/30 – Concert and Puppet Show on 10/31 Instead
Due to rainy weather, we are cancelling the Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday. Put on your costume and join us instead on Sunday 10/31 for a Rolie Polie Guacamole concert at 11:00am and the Neighborhood Of Trees Puppet Pageant at 1:00pm. Both will be at JJ Byrne Park/Old Stone House at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street. The Parade and festivities are sponsored by the Park Slope Civic Council, The […]
read more >>Dangerous Vehicle Petition
Please read and sign the petition below. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Act must remove dangerous drivers from our streets. “A maniacally reckless driver destroyed the monument at Bartel Pritchard Square this morning,” New York City Comptroller Brad Lander said in a tweet, adding that the “epidemic of reckless driving” had “only gotten worse.” Around 4 […]
read more >>Celebrating Earth Day 2022
The Park Slope Civic Council was one of five sponsors of the Earth Day 2022Celebration held at the Old Stone House in Washington Park on Saturday,April 23. A coalition of community organizations sponsored the event alongwith the Civic Council, including the Park Slope 5th Avenue BID, Park SlopeParents, Forth on Fourth Avenue and the Old […]
read more >>Spring/Summer 2022 Civic News
We invite you to look over this latest edition of Civic News, PSCC’s award-winning newsletter.
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New Trustee Recruitment
Interested in becoming involved with civic and community service in our neighborhood? The Park Slope Civic Council is seeking community members to serve on our Board of Trustees.
read more >>2022 Community Grant Applications Are Now Open
Each year the Civic Council awards grants to community groups working to meet the needs of and improve the quality of life for community members in and around Park Slope. Generally, the Civic Council awards several grants ranging in size from $250 to $750. To be considered for funding during the 2022 grant cycle, please […]
read more >>From Historic to Sustainable: How One Park Slope Resident Transformed Her Home
Like many Park Slopers, Stephanie Doba is concerned about sustainability. She long ago replaced all her light bulbs with LED’s, subscribed to a wind- and solar-generated electricity supplier, and upgraded her house’s insulation, but she wanted to do more. So for the last several years she has been transforming her 10th Street home, which she […]
read more >>Turn Your Holiday Tree Into Mulch at Mulchfest 2022
Join the PSCC on Saturday, January 8 for Mulchfest 2022! Bring your holiday tree to the Third Street entrance of Prospect Park between 10:00am and 2:00pm, where it will be turned into environmentally-friendly mulch you can take home free of charge. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served while you wait. We need volunteers to help […]
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