[ffusco]

I lived in Park Slope from 87-90, and go back every year. Park Slope is still a hip neighborhood. Brooklyn has improved- there are new shopping centers near the LIRR station at Flatbush Ave, Home Depots and Starbucks, too.

[Gabz]

I don't doubt the Slope is still a hip area. I was born there and lived their until 65, then went back when I was in HS across the street from the hospital I was born in!!!

I'm glad to hear Brooklyn has improved, although Home Depot and Starbucks are not exactly what I consider something to brag about ;).....Over rated and over priced. I prefer a cup of coffee from the local bakery and home improvement needs from the local hardware store and lumber yards!!!

Call me old fashioned, but I'm a neighborhood kind of gal and prefer to support local businesses as opposed to a lot of the major chains that put mom & pop places out of business.