sycamore
Testing out the planter placement three years agoby Sustainable Flatbush [http://www.flickr.com/photos//sustainableflatbush/5243248116/], on Flickr. The community gathering space in front of the Cortelyou Library is coming close to being complete, as planters filled with native plants will be added to the area that already includes
Energy Service Companies
While there are many legitimate alternative energy service companies (ESCOs) available, if someone comes to your door claiming to work for ConEd, and they won’t show you ConEd identification, that’s probably a scam, and you should watch out. Neighbor Max had this experience today, around Ocean Ave and
Fixable Problems
Week 14 [/?s=%22cia+traffic%22], and we’re still seeing businesses along Coney Island Avenue blocking a lane of traffic, which causes cars to get backed up as they’re travelling southbound and creates dangerous conditions for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Thanks to alsivi for sending these photos. When
So you know how Ox Cart is trying to win a $250,000 grant [/blog/business/help-ox-cart-win-a-grant-to-expand-their-business] to expand their business by doubling their serving capacity, create more menu ideas, expanding catering, and even possibly creating outdoor dining? They just informed us that if they win, everyone who votes wins,
In the market for a new place to live? Just curious what’s available, and for how much? Here are some open houses taking place in the area this weekend. Thoughts? HOUSES• The market being what it is, our guess is this house at 554 Westminster [http://marykayg.com/html/
co-ops
In the market for a new place to live? Just curious what’s available, and for how much? Here are some open houses taking place in the area this weekend. Thoughts? HOUSES• The market being what it is, our guess is this house at 554 Westminster [http://marykayg.com/html/
Lifestyle
Air Conditioners [http://www.flickr.com/photos/squid_ink/162364289/]bySquid Ink [http://www.flickr.com/photos/squid_ink/], on Flickr. We’ve got another hot couple of days ahead of us, and neighbor Ellen has a question for you about ductless air conditioning systems: > Does anyone have an
community council meeting
This month’s 70th Precinct Community Council meeting was quiet. There were a lot of people, but most wanted to get to a BBQ out back that was following the meeting, and the Commanding Officer was on vacation. Even so, neighbors who showed up (thank you to those who did)
Jenny McClelland
“I am not too sure about the subgenre,” Abe, 15, who is looking to front a metal band, writes on this flyer, “except I know the sound will kick ass.” If the flyer is any indication, he is correct. Call him at 718-859-9269 to join. Spotted by Jenny McClelland (missclamscasino
Church Avenue
Church Ave Ride [http://www.flickr.com/photos/carryboo/7463186324/] by carryboo [http://www.flickr.com/photos/carryboo/], on Flickr. Taken a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to ditmasparkcorner@gmail.com or add it to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], and
Kids & Family
Shalom Shabbat at Temple Beth Emeth [http://www.bethemeth.net/] is going on hiatus for the next few weeks, but will be back later in July. From Rabbi Heidi Hoover: > There will be no Shalom Shabbat on June 29, July 6, or July 13. Shalom Shabbat will resume on
cars
Two cars collided at the intersection of Avenue H and Westminster Road just before 3pm today, at a site where residents were recently denied traffic safety improvements by the Department of Transportation. A witness at the scene said the SUV was travelling west on Avenue H, toward Coney Island Avenue,