fried chicken
Construction is underway at 1604B Newkirk Ave, which until September had most recently been occupied by a psychic [/blog/business/commercial-space-for-rent-on-newkirk-avenue]. We managed to speak with one of the men working on the space, who said they’re turning it into a take-out restaurant – specifically, one that will sell fried
The CW’s new Sex and the City [http://www.hbo.com/sex-and-the-city/index.html] prequel series called The Carrie Diaries [http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-carrie-diaries] will be filming in the neighborhood on Thursday. Cars need to be moved from most of Rugby Road between Church and Beverley, as
Stained Glass Repair
The East Midwood Jewish Center [http://www.emjc.org/] has served our area since 1924, but its grand building at 1625 Ocean Avenue – which is listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places [http://50.56.218.160/archive/category.php?category_id=5&id=
Anyone else notice a lot more tree care trucks and wood chippers in the area recently? David Scaringe spotted this giant tree being cut down yesterday on Marlborough between Dorchester and Ditmas. As some trees come down, we’ve seen more and more new trees [/blog/green/first-new-tree-planted-in-place-of-one-knocked-down-by-sandy] planted to
Eli Koppel
Gorgeous view by Rufus Mangrove [http://www.flickr.com/photos/everydayaperture/8438383008/in/pool-dpcorner]. Taken a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to editor@ditmasparkcorner.com , add it to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag it #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’
Webster Avenue
A two-alarm fire broke out this afternoon in a 7-story apartment building at 345 Webster Avenue, between Coney Island Ave and E 8th St. The FDNY tells us that they responded to a call at 3:10pm, and that they were able to get the fire, which was on the
You may wait a little longer for a Q train late at night this week, and the daytime B/Q express/local changes continue once again later in the week. From the MTA: Q Trains Run Every 30 Minutes Between Atlantic Ave and Stillwell Ave Monday, February 4-Friday, February 8,
You may wait a little longer for a Q train late at night this week, and the daytime B/Q express/local changes continue once again later in the week. From the MTA: Q Trains Run Every 30 Minutes Between Atlantic Ave and Stillwell Ave Monday, February 4-Friday, February 8,
Flatbush Mutual Aid
Fun things to do in the neighborhood for younger kids, older kids, and kids at heart. Be sure to check back on Thursday to see what’s happening in the area this weekend. Monday, February 4 • Let Loose at Storytime: The Friends of Cortelyou Library have organized a parent-led storytime
Bicycle Repair Clinics
Flatbush Mutual Aid, a group of friends and neighbors active in local community empowerment projects, will be hosting an ongoing series of bike repair clinics every Tuesday from 6-9pm. The clinics are free, and anyone is welcome to stop by and work on your own bicycle or help others fix
Two cars collided at the intersection of Ditmas Ave and East 17th Street at about 12:30pm, with both cars ending up on the lawn of the home on the corner. Witnesses at the scene were unsure of what exactly happened. Both drivers were quite shaken, and though one walked
income taxes
If you make under a certain amount of money per year – generally around $25,000 for an individual, $50,000 for a family, plus some other specifications – you may qualify for free tax preparation services from a number of organizations. Community Board 14 has a good roundup [http://www.cb14brooklyn.