Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of people in and around our community, the Park Slope Civic Council collected 1,500 toys during this year’s annual Toys for Tots gift collection, breaking the previous record number of 1,100 toys.
Toys for Tots: Another Great Season for Community Spirit Read More »
Mulchfest in Prospect Park 2012 was another holiday success for the Park Slope community. Residents brought thousands of trees to the Third Street and Park Circle entrances of Prospect Park over the sunny and warm weekend of Jan. 7 and 8, which were then converted into mulch for parks and gardens.
Much Ado about Mulchfest Read More »
At a press conference held in the waning days of last year, Mayor Bloomberg came to Grand Army Plaza to proclaim 2011 “the city’s safest traffic year in the more than 100 years since records were kept.”
A City Record for Safety Read More »
On Jan. 13, sponsors of the BrooklynSpeaks coalition filed legal documents in order to ensure a proper evaluation of the megaproject’s construction.
Coalition Calls for Continued Review on Atlantic Yards Read More »
When Irene LoRe opened the restaurant Aunt Suzie’s almost three decades ago on Fifth Avenue, the street was not nearly as fashionable as it is today
Looking Back at 25 Years of Nourishing Park Slope Read More »
The new commanding officer for the 78th Precinct, efforts to expand the Park Slope Historic District, and more.
In Brief: 78th Precinct, Historic District, Meetings Read More »
Last year was a rough one for businesses across the country. So how did Park Slope’s small businesses and commercial districts fare in 2011? And what can we expect in the year to come?
The State of Shopping Local Read More »
Looking forward to a happy holiday season with friends and family? You can also help make it a good one for our environment with these green tips for during and after the holidays, courtesy of the Park Slope Civic Council’s Sustainability Committee.
May Your Days Be Merry and Green Read More »
The Civic Council’s Livable Streets Committee is gearing up for a very exciting — and productive — 2012. Our focus has been what happens on our community’s streets and sidewalks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike.
A More Livable (Streets) New Year Read More »
One of the most appealing aspects of living in Park Slope is the strong sense of community that exists here — not only among residents but also between residents and our local stores. Mitchell Szpicek of Little Things discusses how to strengthen those connections.
Strong Bonds, Strong Local Business Read More »