Community Bookstore Owner Retires After Saving The Beloved Shop

Ezra Goldstein saved the independent bookstore from going under and turned it into a local fixture. On Friday he shelved his last book.

Park Slope, Your Ninja School Is Opening Soon

Finally, a local resource for ninja warrior training.

'American Ninja Warrior' Academy Coming To Brooklyn's Fourth Ave

The Fourth Avenue training spot will be the second location for the "Ninja Academy," the only ninja obstacle facility in New York City.

Park Slope's Newest Event Venue Featured On Good Morning America

Sisters-in-law who transformed a fitness studio to an event space amid the pandemic told their story on the TV show this week.

New Market To Fill Gap Of Closed Park Slope Key Food, Owners Say

The "Two Brothers Market" will open a block from the shuttered grocery store, which closed last summer amid a controversial redevelopment.

Park Slope Raising Money, Ideas For 2022 Open Streets: Survey

The BID is asking neighbors to fill out a survey about their popular Open Streets program, which runs on Fifth Avenue in the warmer months.

'Pandemic Pivot' Breeds New Family-Run Events Venue In Park Slope

Danielle Edwards-Clarke says turning her fitness studio, which closed last year, into a new business taught her "not all change is bad."

SEE: Holiday Window Contest Winners Chosen On BK's Atlantic Ave

Dogs dressed as Santa, a "whimsical" Christmas tree forest and more displays won the annual contest this year. Check out photos here.

Park Slope Sees 'Serious' Spike In Commercial Burglaries: Data

There have been 30 burglaries in the last two months, according to the Fifth Ave BID, which is spreading the word about how to prevent them.

Park Slope's Retail Likely To Continue Post-Pandemic Surge: Study

A study of retail this summer found that demand for Park Slope's storefronts is only intensifying while Manhattan struggles with vacancies.

SEE: Bar That Brought Axe-Throwing To US Expands To BK

The first New York City location for famed hatchet-throwing bar Stumpy's will open at Industry City in September.

Park Slope Shop Closes After Staff Walkout Over BLM Sign Removal

The Fleisher's on Fifth Avenue is one of four locations closed after staff walked out when the CEO removed BLM signs, according to reports.

New Data Shows Scope Of Park Slope's Vacant Storefronts

Newly released data gives an in-depth view of the number of vacant storefronts across the city, including around 230 in Park Slope.

Park Slope Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Park Slope area.

Which Park Slope Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 415,741 New York businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Park Slope.

Park Slope Key Food To Close In August For Redevelopment: Report

The Fifth Avenue grocery store, whose redevelopment has been contested for years, was purchased by a new company last year.

Long-Awaited Ample Hills Shop Opens Next To Park Slope's Nitehawk

The ice cream shop opened on Friday with a new flavor paying homage to Prospect Park, which neighbors the new location.

New Supermarket Debuts On Park Slope's Fifth Avenue

Urban Market of Park Slope opens Friday in the space where clothing store Mandee once stood.

Owner Was Steps Away When Car Crashed Into Park Slope Salon

Had he not been running a few minutes late Tuesday, Robert Santana says he could have been in the path of a car that crashed into his salon.

Park Slope Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

There was a major change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Brooklyn.

How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Provider?

See how well power providers in the Park Slope area and across NY serve their electric customers.

Borough President To Answer Park Slopers' Questions On Business

Borough President Eric Adams will join a discussion on small businesses hosted by Park Slope's Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District.

Brooklyn Raises $23K For Dog Groomers Ransacked During Break-In

Animal Loving Care is planning to offer a day of free grooming as a thank you to the community for helping it replace its equipment.

Farm-Share Food Pick-Up Spot Debuts In Park Slope

BK Food Love, a farm share project that started on a stoop in Bed-Stuy, now has a stand where Park Slopers can order and pick up groceries.

NYC Eateries Can Now Sell Food On Sidewalk Through City Program

An extension of "Open Storefronts" this week includes a rule that lets restaurants sell takeout and pre-packaged food on the sidewalk.

Fish Market Chain Opens First NYC Location In Park Slope

Fjord Fish Market, which has outposts in Connecticut and Westchester, pushed through a chaotic 2020 to open on Fifth Avenue last week.

Which Park Slope Business Is Best Of 2020? Tell Us Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Park Slope Business of the Year.

Gift Card Initiative Throws Support To Park Slope Businesses

The program encourages shopping local at a time when Park Slope area retailers are still trying to rebound from COVID-19-related shortfalls.

Coronavirus Crisis Doubles Empty Stores On Park Slope's Fifth Ave

The number of empty storefronts on Park Slope's Fifth Avenue more than doubled this year, bringing its vacancy rate to a decade-long high.

New Park Slope 'Escape' Room Reopens Just In Time For Halloween

Myss Tic Rooms had been among businesses closed last year as the city worked on regulations for the new attractions. It reopened last month.

For Park Slope Pet Store, Community Fundraiser Is Last Resort

"I haven't put a dollar in my pocket since the pandemic," Peter Papadatos, the owner of Park Slope Pet Supplies, told Patch.

Industry City Withdraws Historic Rezoning Application

The plan, which would have brought 1 million square feet of development to Sunset Park, had faced its first City Council hearing last week.

Park Slope's Pizzatown Struggles With Uncertainty, City Headaches

After spending $5k to build an outdoor dining space, owner Mario Minissale has been hit with cease and desist orders, threatened with fine.

Accountability At Center Of NYC Council Hearing On Industry City

100s of people signed up to testify at the first City Council hearing about the controversial proposal to rezone and expand Industry City.

BK Gym Laid Off Workers Organizing Against Discrimination: Staff

Former Brooklyn Boulders employees claim they were laid off after delivering a petition asking the company to address discrimination.

'Small Business Angel Fund' Offers Brooklyn Coronavirus Loans

See how to apply for business and contractor loans for City Councilman Brad Lander's and Assembly Member Robert Carroll's districts.

Park Slope Bar Makes Coronavirus Jokes To Cope

"Lick your neighbor's palm Sunday is canceled," a Commonwealth sign reads. "As is next week's mixed slapping roommate exchange."

Park Slope Farmers Market Now Taking Orders

Order ahead and pick up on Sunday

Park Slope Area Grocers Hold Seniors Only Coronavirus Hours

A list compiled by state Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon's office gives older Park Slope-area residents places to safely shop during outbreak.

GoFundMes Aid Beloved Park Slope Bars Closed During Coronavirus

See a list of fundraisers to support Park Slope watering holes and their staffs affected by the outbreak.