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(Photo by Dan Nguyen, c/o Council Member Jumaane Williams’ Office)Last week, City Council Members introduced a bill package to curb the NYPD’s wide-spread use of Nuisance Abatement action. If passed, the package could restrict the decades-old law that allows police to shut down homes or businesses suspected
Bensonhurst
(Photo by Dan Nguyen, c/o Council Member Jumaane Williams’ Office)Last week, City Council Members introduced a bill package to curb the NYPD’s wide-spread use of Nuisance Abatement action. If passed, the package could restrict the decades-old law that allows police to shut down homes or businesses suspected
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(Photo by Dan Nguyen, c/o Council Member Jumaane Williams’ Office)Last week, City Council Members introduced a bill package to curb the NYPD’s widespread use of Nuisance Abatement action. If passed, the package could restrict the decades-old law that allows police to shut down homes or businesses suspected
Business
(Photo by Dan Nguyen, c/o Council Member Jumaane Williams’ Office)Last week, City Council Members introduced a bill package to curb the NYPD’s wide-spread use of Nuisance Abatement action. If passed, the package could restrict the decades-old law that allows police to shut down homes or businesses suspected
Central Brooklyn
</iframeAn eye on Argyle Road: Time-lapse video of trick-or-treaters by the thousands! Hundreds (if not thousands) of paradegoers and trick-or-treaters marched through the streets, decked out in costume for last night’s Halloween Parades. Do you have fabulous Halloween photos from around the neighborhood? Email them to us at
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Ruth Franklin (Photo by Anthony Delmundo)Run — don’t walk — to get a copy of neighbor Ruth Franklin’s latest critically acclaimed biography, Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life. Franklin is an award-winning book critic, former editor at The New Republic, and author, whose new literary biography has been called
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625 East 18th Street, rendering by Infinity PropertiesWe don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but another 7-story apartment complex is replacing a single-family home in Flatbush, reports YIMBY [http://www.yimbynews.com/2016/10/revealed-625-east-18th-street-ditmas-park.html] . Plans for the 12-unit building, currently under construction at 625 East
Central Brooklyn
625 East 18th Street, rendering by Infinity PropertiesWe don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but another 7-story apartment complex is replacing a single-family home in Flatbush, reports YIMBY [http://www.yimbynews.com/2016/10/revealed-625-east-18th-street-ditmas-park.html] . Plans for the 12-unit building, currently under construction at 625 East
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Photo by Walker EsnerWith a controversial Presidential race dominating headlines, it can be hard to learn about local candidates who’s decisions directly affect our day-to-day lives. Here’s an opportunity to hear from a local candidate in their own words. Glenn Nocera, Republican District Leader of the 44th Assembly
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Walker EsnerWith a controversial Presidential race dominating headlines, it can be hard to learn about local candidates who’s decisions directly affect our day-to-day lives. Here’s an opportunity to hear from a local candidate in their own words. Glenn Nocera, Republican District Leader of the 44th Assembly
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Carly Miller / Ditmas Park Corner)Enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween parties and more this week with some great events just blocks from your home. If you have an event to share, email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com. Prospect Park South Halloween Parade When: Monday, October 31 at 5:30pm. Where:
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)This week in Ditmas Park, Brad Lander announced Bengali-speaking liaison in new Kensington office [/blog/announcements/brad-lander-announces-bengali-speaking-community-liaison-kensington/] , a 66th Precinct Lt. was stripped of his badge and gun in corruption probe [/blog/news/66th-precinct-lt-stripped-badge-gun-amidst-corruption-probe/], and we enjoyed delicious curry & garlic naan at Anarkali Indian