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(Image by Axel Taferner / Flickr [http://www.n0t.net/])A heat wave is expected to grip New York City this week, with temperatures soaring to 90 degrees today and over 94 by Thursday. But — and here’s the kicker — it’s going to feel much hotter. With intense humidity, the
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(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)In February, we reported that this neon green taco truck popped up on Beverley Road [/blog/food/spotted-new-taco-truck-in-kensington/], and served the Mexico City treat “tlacoyos.” But now that summer has hit, I went back to sample tacos and spice up a 90-degree summer afternoon. Tacos
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Meena jewelry sellers at Chand Raat festival (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Today, Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that begins at the new moon sighting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Kensington and Ditmas Park neighbors are celebrating in style,
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(Photo via USDA)Running from now through September 2nd (unless otherwise noted), free summer meals [http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/OurPrograms/breakfast.htm#summer] — breakfast and lunch — are back for another season of keeping all New York City kids healthy and happy while parents are at work, regardless of income. All
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(Photo via John Munnelly)Local, award winning Irish-American artist John Munnelly wants to make you laugh about the biting social issues of our times. And his newly-recorded song about living in gentrifying Brooklyn gets at the heart of this mission. The song is a witty, “a gluten free, Non GMO,
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(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Though this week will be short and sweet, it’s packed with Ditmas Park nightlife options. Whether you’re looking for a multicultural shopping bazaar, an outdoor traveling shakespeare play, or a nocturnal bat-walk — this is your spot for the hottest events in Ditmas Park.
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(Photo via NYScanner)Last night, gunmen wounded two people in Flatbush during a string of July 4th shootings that mixed the crackling of fireworks with the firing of bullets, leaving 20 victims injured across the city, say police. At 5:15pm on East 29th street near Beverley Road (not far
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The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in locating a 70-year-old man who went missing in Kensington on Saturday. A Silver Alert has been issued for George Blair, who was last seen at the Belvedere Assisted Living Facility on 19th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets, around 6am on
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Fireworks in Coney Island!Thank you for reading Ditmas Park Corner! We’re taking the day off, but not before wishing you a lovely Independence Day with family and friends. It’s a federal holiday, which means changes to some of our city services: alternate side parking and meters are
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Make Music New York (Photo by Berlotte Antoine)This week in Ditmas Park, Neighbors Celebrated The Second Consecutive Rent Freeze On One-Year Leases, [/blog/news/neighbors-celebrate-second-consecutive-rent-freeze-one-year-leases/] Drunk Off-Duty Cop Slams Parked Cars Near Brooklyn College [/blog/news/drunk-off-duty-cop-slams-parked-cars-near-brooklyn-college/], and $500K Slated For Tot Lot Renovation, Says Councilman [/blog/kids/500k-slated-for-tot-lot-renovation-says-councilman/
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(Photo via Brooklyn History / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdAlIdrO5F/?taken-by=brooklynhistory])With a long weekend ahead of you, now’s a great chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some highlights from our sister sites this week.
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Coney Island Avenue Chandraat celebration, 2013 (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)On Tuesday, July 5, the annual Chand Raat bazaar is coming to Coney Island Avenue, between Avenue H and Glenwood Road. Chaand Raat, which means “night of the moon,” is an outdoor celebration where friends and families shop for