Following the horrific explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/us/explosions-reported-at-site-of-boston-marathon.html] this afternoon, the NYPD has said it’s stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations in the city. They say there will be a deployment of
Following the horrific explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/us/explosions-reported-at-site-of-boston-marathon.html] this afternoon, the NYPD has said it’s stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations in the city. They say there will be a deployment of
Following the horrific explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/us/explosions-reported-at-site-of-boston-marathon.html] this afternoon, the NYPD has said it’s stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations in the city. They say there will be a deployment of
A ton of neighbors, and just about every local politician, turned out for last night’s Democratic mayoral candidates forum [/blog/events/mayoral-candidates-election-forum] at Temple Isaac, presented by 44th Assembly District Leader Jacob Gold and the New Independent Democrats. The room was packed, definitely at or above the capacity limit
forums
A ton of neighbors, and just about every local politician, turned out for last night’s Democratic mayoral candidates forum [/blog/events/mayoral-candidates-election-forum] at Temple Isaac, presented by 44th Assembly District Leader Jacob Gold and the New Independent Democrats. The room was packed, definitely at or above the capacity limit
We’ll have a chance to meet some of the Democratic mayoral candidates [/blog/events/mayoral-candidates-election-forum] tomorrow, Sunday, April 14 at 5pm at Temple Isaac (1419 Dorchester Rd), but what should we ask them? Last we heard, the candidates who are scheduled to appear at the forum are Bill de
Art Openings
[/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kbk_peppito_Sweet-Daughter-Astronaut-Landscape_detail2.jpg] The opening reception for local artist Julie Peppito [http://juliepeppito.com/] ‘s exhibition will be held at 4pm on Saturday, April 13, at Lark [http://larkcafe.com/activities.html](1007 Church Ave). Using motifs of consumerism and nature in her paintings,
Looking for a new furry friend to bring into your home? NYC Teens for Animals shares the info [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=512235152167512&set=a.487060961351598.115249.279298835461146&type=1&theater] about this pretty cat, currently at Pet Haven Animal Hospital [http://pethavenhospital.com/
Ann Simkins
It seems too soon for snails, right? This one was spotted by annandboni [http://instagram.com/p/X-Xm4GiWHt/]. Share your Ditmas Park photos by email 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’
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a man they say snatched a woman’s cell phone while they were on an F train on a recent morning. On Tuesday, April 2 at about 8:30am, police say the suspect took the 22-year-old woman’s cell phone from
Sip Into Spring
PS 230 (1 Albemarle Road) is having its annual Sip Into Spring [http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/350666] benefit this Saturday, April 13 from 7-11pm at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture [http://bsec.org/] in Park Slope. It’s a great chance to enjoy food and drinks with your
Couleur Cafe
As much as we love burritos [/?s=%22breakfast+burrito%22] and tacos [/blog/food/texan-approved-breakfast-tacos-at-country-boys] for breakfast, sometimes we’re looking for something a little lighter, that’s still packed with plenty of good stuff to give us enough energy to last until lunchtime. The granola with mixed fruit, yogurt,