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Obituaries

Remembering Patricia Ngozi Agbim

When 73-year-old Patricia Ngozi Agbim of Ditmas Park was struck and killed while trying to cross Ocean Parkway at Church Avenue [/crime/pedestrian-struck-on-ocean-parkway-at-church-ave] last month, several politicians and residents began rallying for already-requested safety improvements [/transportation/residents-join-lander-to-demand-actions-to-improve-prospect-expresswaychurch-ave-intersection] at the dangerous intersection. The NYC DOT has increased the walk signal timing

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

We’re expecting some (though not much) relief from the heat this weekend, so if you’ve been hiding in the air conditioning since Monday, we’ve got some events coming up that might lure you out into the world. Thursday, July 18 • The Tiger Lillies [http://bricartsmedia.org/events/

Remembering Patricia Ngozi Agbim

When 73-year-old neighbor Patricia Ngozi Agbim was struck and killed while trying to cross Ocean Parkway at Church Avenue [/blog/news/woman-struck-and-killed-on-ocean-parkway] last month, several politicians and residents began rallying for already-requested safety improvements [/blog/transportation/residents-join-lander-to-demand-improvements-to-prospect-expresswaychurch-ave-intersection] at the dangerous intersection. The NYC DOT has increased the walk signal timing

The Waterboys, The Lone Bellow, And More Free Celebrate Brooklyn Shows In Prospect Park This Weekend

Coleridge set to music, Celtic folk rock, and “Brooklyn country” is all free at Prospect Park this weekend thanks to Celebrate Brooklyn [http://bricartsmedia.org/events/celebrate-brooklyn]. From how to get there to what you’re allowed to bring to what kind of food is served, see our post that

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Anyone Lose A Chicken?

Did your feathered friend fly the coop? A woman named Helen found a chicken nearby yesterday, and she’s hoping that the owner, or someone who has the space to take the clucker in, can help. She posted to the Just Food City Chicken Meetup board [http://www.meetup.com/

How You Can See Every Show For Free At The Bell House This August

The Bell House [http://www.thebellhouseny.com] (149 7th St) is running a contest [http://www.thebellhouseny.com/contest_july.php] right now where you can enter to win two passes to every show at the venue during the entire month of August! Think of it: Enjoying the air conditioning,

Manhattan-Bound Q Trains Run Express, Then Via The R Line, Again This Weekend

Another weekend with some changes to the Q that are in addition to Manhattan-bound trains going express due to construction [/blog/transportation/q-line-overhaul-service-changes-start-july-8] at the Beverley, Cortelyou, and Parkside stations. Details on this weekends’s service changes via MTA.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx]: > 57 St/

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Kale Sale At PS 295 Farmers Market

School might be out, but the PS 295 Farmers Market [https://www.facebook.com/PS295FarmersMarket] is still open every Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm on 19th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. This week, they’re running a special on kale — just $2 per bundle. The best thing about kale

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Sandwich Of The Week: The Union Street From M&S Prime Meats

When you’re feeling the kind of hunger that only a giant, freshly-made hero can satisfy, it’s so great to know that M&S Prime Meats [http://www.msprimesubs.com/] (312 5th Avenue) is there for you. In addition to offering cuts of meat and house-made sausages and

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The 9 Most Refreshing Cold Drinks In Ditmas Park

Entering the third day in what is forecast to be a five-day run of temperatures above 90 degrees, we want to make sure you stay hydrated–deliciously hydrated. So we’ve rounded up nine of the most tasty, iced, non-alcoholic drinks you can find in Ditmas Park. Did we miss

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Learn About Local Author Amy Shearn, Then Meet Her At The E 4th St Community Garden On Saturday

Author Amy Shearn [http://www.amyshearnwrites.com/] has been living in the neighborhood for about a year, and she’s already created quite a home for herself and her family. She’ll be reading from her new book, The Mermaid of Brooklyn [http://www.amyshearnwrites.com/#!mob/c981], this Saturday,

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Central Library Is Trying To Collect 1,000 Origami Yodas And Darth Papers

Got a bored young Stars Wars fan at home who might want to get their hands busy with origami? Following an Origami Yoda party yesterday, the Central Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central] (10 Grand Army Plaza) is collecting Origami Yodas and Darth Papers [https://www.facebook.com/media/