The Empire State Development Corporation and Forest City Ratner Companies have served notice that they plan to fight a July court decision ordering further environmental review of the Atlantic Yards project. The decision came after nearly two years of litigation.
Atlantic Yards Sponsors Choose to Fight Court Order on Environmental Review Read More »
On Wednesday night, Sept. 14, some 500 people of all ages and backgrounds gathered at the Prospect Avenue R-train station on Fourth Avenue.
Uniting for a Safer Slope Read More »
Make a clean sweep of your home and neighborhood with the Park Slope Civic Council at our annual autumn beautification, clean-up, and recycling event: the Fall Civic Sweep, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Fall with a Clean Sweep Read More »
Get ready for a fun Halloween in Park Slope for the whole family!
Scary Fun in BOO-klyn! Read More »
Since it opened its doors in Park Slope in late fall 1971, the Community Bookstore has served as an anchor amidst a sea of change in the neighborhood.
A Big Bookstore Birthday Read More »
New trees are thriving, thanks to the efforts of our local merchants and churches. Plus: a workshop for taking care of your own tree.
New Trees Grow in Brooklyn with Community’s Help Read More »
Civic News is nearing its 75th year of publication. First published by the South Brooklyn Board of Trade in 1938 — which changed its name to the Park Slope Civic Council in the 1960s — the newsletter has reported on events of all sorts around the community.
Ten Years Ago in the Slope (…and 20 and 30, Too): September 2011 Read More »
Be sure to join the Civic Council on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on neighborhood news, local initiatives, and upcoming events.
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