Editor of Ditmas Park Corner
We can’t wait until it’s warm enough to really soak up such a sunset! As photographed by aprilsandbananas [https://instagram.com/p/zgHw9SrihT/?modal=true]. Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag
Nashville
Photo courtesy Ian WestWhile the New York State Chess Championship [http://chessevents.com/nyscholastics/] doesn’t begin until Saturday, we can say the PS 139 Chess Ninjas [https://www.facebook.com/Ps139ChessNinjas?fref=ts] have already made their neighborhood proud! Twenty-four players, from first through fifth grades, and their coach,
If your child is going into pre-K next year and you’re still looking to find the right fit for your son or daughter, you can learn more about the programs and services offered at PS 130 [http://ps130brooklyn.com/calendar/] (70 Ocean Parkway) at a series of upcoming free
lea
Photo courtesy the Flatbush Development CorporationThis is something we can definitely raise our glass to! Beginning this Sunday, March 1, you’ll be able to get your fill of everything from beer to hot cider, and more, for far less than normal. Thanks to the Flatbush Development Corporation [http://fdconline.
22 Caton Place
Photo via The Kestrel [https://www.facebook.com/KestrelApartments/photos_stream?tab=photos_stream] After beginning to rent properties [/real-estate/the-kestrel-at-33-caton-place-starts-renting-apartments] in September, The Kestrel [http://www.thekestrel.com/], an eight-story rental apartment building at 33 Caton Place (near E. 8th Street), has leased about half of its 126 units,
Community Tax Aid
Photo via thedailyhamster [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedailyhamster/2416261904/in/photostream/]Well, neighbors, whether we like it or not, time keeps trudging along – and that means, no matter how much we cry or scream or douse our tax man fears in one too many drinks at Sycamore and Bar
After the 70th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml] Community Council missed its meeting last month because of Winter Storm Juno [/blog/events/blizzard-watch-whats-still-happening-whats-not-ditmas-park-week], Wednesday evening’s gathering was slightly longer than normal, with police leaders, elected officials and neighbors discussing everything from a
Bertha Hope
Photo courtesy Kim SmithBertha Hope [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bertha-hope-mn0000758316], a legendary jazz pianist who has graced the stage with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Nat Adderley and Cassandra Wilson, wowed an audience of hundreds of students at PS 130 [http://ps130brooklyn.com/] in Kensington on Wednesday. The concert,
Donald Loggins
Many thanks to neighbor Donald Loggins [/blog/neighbors/community-service-corky-plenty-of-cannoli-donald-loggins], who spotted this pipe-smokin’ snowman on E. 9th Street, off Foster Avenue. 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’
All Souls Bethlehm Church
Photo via Bill Scorzari [https://www.facebook.com/billscorzari/photos/a.274028259370141.50704.170004323105869/623385087767788/?type=1&theater] There is so much happening this weekend! You can go to a neighbor’s talk [http://morbidanatomymuseum.org/event/yolo-or-the-sting-of-death-and-the-value-of-life/] at the Morbid Anatomy Museum, help La Crepe et La Vie
Candiano
A 35-year-old man was stabbed in the neck during a fight in Denny’s at 106 Beverley Road early Wednesday morning, the NYPD said. The New York Post first reported the incident [http://nypost.com/2015/02/26/daily-blotter-447/], which occurred at about 3am yesterday morning, according to police. According
foster
Updated Thursday, 11:45pm: Great news! Cathy just let us know that Luna’s owner has been found. We’re so happy to hear they’ve been reunited! Original post: Many thanks to neighbor Cathy for letting us know that this super friendly female cat was recently trapped in Ditmas