Editor of Ditmas Park Corner
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend: The
Updated August 16: After many a neighbor reached out to us about Cinco de Mayo [http://www.yelp.com/biz/cinco-de-mayo-restaurant-brooklyn] being shuttered for days, with many (us included) concerned it was closing for good, we’ve learned that the kitchen is under reconstruction and is going to try to
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend: The
Pakistan Independence Day
Music, food, and many a reveler will fill Coney Island Avenue, between Avenue H and Newkirk Avenue, this Sunday for the annual Brooklyn Mela [/blog/holidays/taking-a-bite-out-of-brooklyn-mela], which celebrates Pakistan’s independence day. Sponsored by the Pakistani American Merchants Association, the festival [https://www.facebook.com/events/145217995560969/] will be
Searching for a place to rent in or around Ditmas Park? We’ve rounded up some spots in the neighborhood to help you with your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, help a hunter out and leave a comment to let your prospective neighbors know how
apartments for rent
Searching for a place to rent in or around Ditmas Park? We’ve rounded up some spots in the neighborhood to help you with your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, help a hunter out and leave a comment to let your prospective neighbors know how
Assembly
After formally tossing his hat into the ring [/blog/politics/mark-lieberman-announces-bid-for-assemblywoman-rhoda-jacobs-seat] for Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs’ seat [/blog/politics/well-wishes-from-colleagues-as-assemblywoman-rhoda-jacobs-announces-her-retirement] representing the 42nd District last month, Mark Lieberman has been kicked off the ballot after his petition signatures were challenged. Lieberman, a journalist and civic activist from Midwood Park [http://www.
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend: The
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend: The
4207 18th Avenue
The Kensington library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kensington](4207 18th Avenue) will play host to Lincoln Center Local’s celebration [http://about.lincolncenter.org/education-community/lincoln-center-local/lc-local-2014/brooklyn-public-librarylbr-g-kensingtonlbr-gaugust-16] of the legendary musical theatre writing team Rodgers and Hammerstein this Saturday, August 16, at 2pm. Lincoln Center Local recently kicked
newkirk
Not long after one of our neighbors was followed from the Newkirk Plaza subway station [/blog/crime/man-accused-of-grabbing-womens-ankles-feet-charged-with-attacking-neighbor-after-following-her-from-newkirk-plaza] , and then allegedly attacked after getting off in Manhattan, another neighbor encountered a troubling incident at Newkirk last night. Neighbor Kathryn Rohe told us she “wanted to inform people in the neighborhood
Slamming current hiring practices as unjust, area leaders are pushing for new city laws that would prevent employers from immediately asking about an applicant’s arrest history, as well as ban employment credit checks. Prompted by the news that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill that prevents employers