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.
Park Slope Infamy: Willie Sutton, Captured on Dean Street Read More »
Park Slope’s community spirit was in full force this holiday season, helping the Civic Council to collect a record 1,100 toys during the annual Toys for Tots gift collection drive, as well as making Mulchfest in Prospect Park a big success.
Holiday Hope and Help in Park Slope Read More »
Livable Streets: Calmer Streets, Safer Driving and Biking; Sustainability: Fracking, Mulching, and More
Committee Updates, January 2011 Read More »
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.
Third Street Entrance Could Be a Zen Experience Read More »
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.
Robert Makla: A Life Well Spent Read More »
Whole Foods recently announced that it has scaled down plans to build its first Brooklyn market, at the corner of Third Street and Third Avenue, after years of efforts by the Civic Council and other community groups to get a more neighborhood-friendly store.
The State Supreme Court ruled against the Empire State Development Corporation in its use of an unrealistic and possibly unlawful environmental analysis for Atlantic Yards. Building on that a major victory against the massive development, the community coalition BrooklynSpeaks has filed a petition to have all construction activities at Atlantic Yards cease prior to ESDC’s response.
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The Civic Council has released “Moving Forward on Fourth: A Report to the Community,” a comprehensive review of developments on Fourth Avenue springing from the walking tour held on Nov. 6.
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The Livable Streets Committee has recently been focused on traffic-calming measures; launched earlier this year, the Park Slope Civic Council’s Sustainability Committee advocates for responsible use and conservation of natural resources in our community.
Committee Updates, December 2010 Read More »
Congratulations to Civic Council President Michael Cairl, Historic District Committee Chair Peter Bray, and Trustee David Alquist of the Civic Council,
Congratulations to Trustees in the Park Slope 100 Read More »