Editor of Ditmas Park Corner
Avi Shuker
After serving dinner following its opening [/blog/business/scenes-from-the-soft-opening-of-lea] at the end of December, and brunch [/blog/food/lea-now-serving-brunch-on-weekends] several weeks after that, Lea [http://www.leabrooklyn.com/] (1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford) will begin offering breakfast and lunch starting today. The restaurant, which is run by Ben Heemskerk and
Argyle Road
Careful as you walk along Argyle between Dorchester and Ditmas! This photo of a (helpfully labeled) beehive was taken across from 466 Argyle. But, in case you do ever run into a swarm of bees, be sure to check out a neighbor’s tips [/blog/animals/what-to-do-when-theres-a-swarm-of-bees] on what to
Garden
Neighbor Maria Newsom [/blog/neighbors/maria-newsom-fahey-talks-trees-urban-beauty-what-makes-a-neighborhood-good] is calling on all green thumbs in the neighborhood to come help take care of nine street saplings outside the PS 217 [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] schoolyard this Sunday. The event is open to all, and Maria said it will help to get the young
catalog delivery
That thud at your doorstep? Sure, it could be kids playing – or, it could be a monstrosity of a magazine. Specifically, a 3,300-page, 17-pound [http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-06-03/that-thud-on-your-doorstep-rhs-17-pound-catalog] monstrosity. Which got us to thinking – what are your thoughts on magazines that have ended up on your
That thud at your doorstep? Sure, it could be kids playing – or, it could be a monstrosity of a magazine. Specifically, a 3,300-page, 17-pound [http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-06-03/that-thud-on-your-doorstep-rhs-17-pound-catalog] monstrosity. Which got us to thinking – what are your thoughts on magazines that have ended up on your
Basking in last Saturday’s sun, neighbors picked up many a hammer and built three more tree guards at the spot that will become the lovely Q Gardens [www.qgardens.org] in the city-owned lot on East 18th Street behind the Church Avenue subway station. The group of volunteers is
Assemblyman Brennan
With Ocean Parkway consistently being named one of the most dangerous roadways in the city, elected officials, civic leaders, and other residents agree something needs to be done to address the litany of serious safety concerns plaguing the corridor. What, exactly, the answer to this problem is has yet to
With Ocean Parkway consistently being named one of the most dangerous roadways in the city, elected officials, civic leaders, and other residents agree something needs to be done to address the litany of serious safety concerns plaguing the corridor. What, exactly, the answer to this problem is has yet to
NataliJewel
Flamingo sighting, as captured by natalijewel [http://instagram.com/natalijewel] . Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll post them on the blog. Also, like us on Facebook
Amanda Cevallos
Tons of good stuff is happening in the neighborhood this week! Time to think about getting in shape, catch lots of live music, get your finger painting on, and more. Monday, June 23• Check out the weekly Shape Up NYC Couch to 5K Group Run [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/
Your commute shouldn’t (crossing fingers) be too bad this week — just make sure to check out the schedules for express and local trains on both the Q and the B. Information via mta.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx].Starting Tuesday:Coney Island-bound Q trains stop at
Beware the no parking signs around this week. The Department of Transportation has milling and paving [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bkresurf.pdf] work scheduled for around the neighborhood. Monday, June 23 * Beverley Road from Church Avenue to East 5th Street * East 4th Street from Caton Avenue