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.
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We invite you to read the Fall/Winter 2021 Civic News, PSCC’s award-winning newsletter.
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 […]
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In April of this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new program, the City Cleanup Corps (CCC), described as “a New Deal-inspired economic recovery program to directly create 10,000 jobs and make New York City the cleanest, greenest city in the United States.” The program provides funds for hiring interns across ten City agencies […]
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Over 350 people gathered on Saturday, November 6th to pick up litter from sidewalks, weed and mulch tree pits, drop off e-waste, or shred personal documents during the Civic Council’s Fall Sustainability Day. Using the John Jay Educational Campus as home base, volunteers spent the day cleaning and beautifying the tree beds and sidewalks along […]
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Join us for our annual fall beautification, recycling, and clean-up event. FREE document shredding and e-recycling will be available!
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Are you aware of a recent renovation, new building or community endeavor that has enhanced the appearance of our historic neighborhood? If you do, we would love to hear from you. Anyone can submit a nomination for the Civic Council’s annual Ortner Awards. See the link at the end of this article. Applications will be […]
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The Park Slope Civic Council has added its voice to the fight to save Grand Prospect Hall’s facade.
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