Uptight in the Slope

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Some Park Slope mommies and daddies aren't pleased about the impending arrival of sex toy shop Babeland on Bergen between Flatbush and Fifth. "'I don't think it's the ideal location for a provocative business,' said resident Bruce Osborne, 32, who has a 4-year-old son. A 32-year-old stay-at-home mom, who gave only her first name, Julie, said, 'I don't think it's a great idea.'" [NY Post]