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Methodist Expansion and a Sexual Assault Top Headlines of the Week

The top headlines from the week that was in Park Slope.

Ambitious Porridge Venture Finds Perfect Home in Park Slope

Starting a small business anywhere is a challenge, and in such a unique area like Park Slope it can be difficult to stand out and connect with locals. Two weeks into their new venture, Emily Hannon and Karyn Seltzer of Brooklyn Porridge Co. are facing the challenges head on and finding an adventurous customer base.

Patch sat down with Hannon and Seltzer for a look inside the world of porridge.

Community Board Rejects Methodist Expansion Plan

New York Methodist Hospital's large expansion plan, which has been met with resistance by community groups, was rejected by Brooklyn Community Board 6 at a meeting Thursday night.

According to a source with Preserve Park Slope, the variance was denied by the community board at the meeting at John Jay. Methodist representatives were on hand to present the project, which hadundergone revisions after initial resistance from the community.

Park Slope Man Charged in Gropings, Assault

Jesse Dailey -- the Park Slope man arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer after being questioned in a groping incident -- has been charged with three counts of sexual assault.

According to the NYPD, Dailey is charged with sexual assault in the groping of an 11-year-old girl Nov. 18 and the sexual assault of two other young girls in separate incidents dating back to September.

Annual Jingle Bell Jamboree Continues in Park Slope

For the 13th straight year the Jingle Bell Jamboree is set to take place in Park Slope.

The family concert event and sing-a-long will be held at Congregation Beth Elohim Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Ethan Schlesser, founder and producer of the Jamboree, and Rev. Dr. Daniel Meeter, who is pastor of Old First Church, the event will feature performances from a variety of ensembles. 

Bloomberg Signs Under-21 Cigarette Ban

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, just weeks away from leaving office, has struck what will likely be his final blow against cigarettes in New York City.

On Tuesday, Bloomberg signed the City Council's ban on cigarette sales to residents under 21 years of age. The law will go into effect in six months. 


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