News & Notes March 2011: Tree, Thanks; House Tour
Tree, Thanks New, young street trees have been planted around Park Slope, most noticeably on the length of Seventh Avenue.
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Winter 2011 Civic News
The printed issue of Civic News you’re now reading marks yet another phase in the evolution of this longtime publication.
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Your Business, Here in Park Slope
Every person behind those store windows and computer screens is working hard to be a success. But what’s the best way to reach that goal? This year, the Park Slope Civic Council’s annual community forum hopes to help answer that question.
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Annual Forum Focuses on Growing Slope Businesses
Whether you already own a business in Park Slope or you’re thinking of starting one, the Civic Council’s next annual forum will be an exciting opportunity for you to connect with and learn from leaders and experienced members of our local economy.
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Park Slope Infamy: Willie Sutton, Captured on Dean Street
Infamous criminal and prison escape artist Willie Sutton is perhaps best known today for the reason why he robbed banks: “because that’s where the money is.” a Starting his career in crime in Park Slope in 1910, Sutton reached national prominence, but was captured back on Dean Street in 1952.
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Third Street Entrance Could Be a Zen Experience
Evoking the tranquility of a Japanese rock garden — albeit at a much larger scale — the Stone Garden concept by Jordan Yamada and Peter Zaharatos was recently named the winner of the Park Slope Civic Council’s Prospect Park Gateway Design Competition.
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Robert Makla: A Life Well Spent
Veteran, lawyer, native and guardian of Park Slope, defender of Prospect and Central Parks, and a charming citizen activist — those are just a few of the ways to describe Robert Makla, a truly influential figure in our community, who passed away on Oct. 14, 2010.
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Water Is Life on Fourth Avenue
Park Slope has had a complicated relationship with the longstanding community-mural movement. Very few of these wall paintings have ever been undertaken here, and of those, some were actively opposed by residents in the immediate vicinity much like many bike lanes are today.
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A Dark and Spooky Night
Giant puppets cascaded down Seventh Avenue as masked revelers cheered them on during the 24th Annual Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade, on Sunday, Oct. 31.
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News and Notes, November 2010
Join the Civic Council’s House Tour team; tree replacements; curb your appetite at a pop-up cafe; house audits for energy efficiency
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