Drizzly

But there's still colour on the Slope.

Bergen St: Stop the Evictions Rally

Evelyn Suarez (left) a tenant of 533 Bergen Street and her friend. On Sunday, the tenants of 533 Bergen Street organised a block party and rally to protest impending evictions. The New York Independent Media Center summarizes the case: “Owners Andre Wiesmayr and Deanne Cheuk, both well-recognized designers and artists (Cheuk was recently named one of “20 under 30” to watch by Print magazine) want to take over five rent-stabilized units and convert the apartments into a triplex for themselves and co-owners Felicity Loughrey, a celebrity journalist for Vogue Australia, and husband Dan Bailey. Eviction proceedings have already begun.”

Treasure on Our Doorstep

This tantalizing invitation (and look at that monospace print!) was left on our stoop earlier today.

Brownstoned

Make Some Noise Park Slope

At 8:31 pm on Saturday hundreds of Park Slopers will celebrate the summer solstice (sun-still) by making a lot of noise using improvised objects and their lungs. From Dope on the Slope