Park Slope: Prolific architect Karl Fischer discovered a good way to win praise for a new design — make it good-looking and put it on an avenue lined by less-attractive buildings. Comments (1).

Block party

By Lisa J. Curtis

Art: This weekend is the last opportunity for visitors to see the Brooklyn Museum’s breathtaking exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints from the Utagawa school. The works are the thrilling predecessors of graphic novels and celebrity posters alike. Comment.

A High Stakes loss near Yards

By Sarah Portlock

Atlantic Yards: Has Bruce Ratner’s failure to build Atlantic Yards claimed its first victim? High Stakes Cheese Steaks has closed. Comments (4).

BUSCEMI! Park Slope actor is ripped off by unidentified thief

By Gersh Kuntzman

Park Slope: The brother of renowned big-screen bad boy Steve Buscemi was the victim of an identity theft dating back to March. Comment.

Some children left behind?

By Mike McLaughlin

Park Slope: Parents at Park Slope’s most-coveted public elementary school say the city should remap the school’s zone to reduce crowding in their children’s classrooms. Comments (1).

Two collared in brutal beating on First Street

By Gersh Kuntzman

Park Slope: Three teens were arrested minutes after brutally beating a man on First Street on June 2, cops said. Plus all the crime news from Park Slope’s 78th Precinct. Comment.

Bar snatch

By Emily Lavin

Prospect Heights: A thief snatched a purse from the lobby of a Vanderbilt Avenue nightclub on June 8. Plus all the crime news from Prospect Heights’ 77th Precinct. Comment.

Little green schoolhouse?

By Ben Muessig

Park Slope: Poly Prep gets kudos for its new environmentally friendly building on First Street in Park Slope. Comments (2).

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