A few weeks back, when neighbor Jeff informed us [/blog/real-estate/interior-demolition-on-ground-floor-of-1016-cortelyou-road] that some construction was going on at 1016 Cortelyou Road (between Stratford Road and Coney Island Avenue), workers on the site said there was no tenant secured yet for the space. Today, it looks like the former Simple
1016 Cortelyou Road
A few weeks back, when neighbor Jeff informed us [/blog/real-estate/interior-demolition-on-ground-floor-of-1016-cortelyou-road] that some construction was going on at 1016 Cortelyou Road (between Stratford Road and Coney Island Avenue), workers on the site said there was no tenant secured yet for the space. Today, it looks like the former Simple
713 church avenue
We noticed this sign in the window of The Check Cashing Place [http://locations.westernunion.com/us/ny/brooklyn/71dd0b110f189f6ae0c1621d0d97185b] (713 Church Avenue between E 7th and E 8th Street) yesterday informing patrons that come this Tuesday, April 1, the store will be closing its doors to the public. Those
subway
Those hoping to head south this weekend should plan ahead, and drivers should remember that there will be road closures on Dorchester and Ditmas [/blog/transportation/subway-track-work-causes-street-closures-this-weekend-next] , too. Details via MTA.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx]. All days, all times: > Coney Island-bound Q platforms at Parkside
… or should we call it school swaddling? Either way, the guys working at PS 139 are doing something really cool. Share photos with us 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’ll
interviews
Jocelyn Wood [http://jocelynmwood.com] is a speech language pathologist and orofacial myofunctional therapist who moved recently from neighboring Kensington to Ditmas Park, and offers home-based therapy as well as SAT/ACT prep (she first found her way into SLP work through her love of helping others learn) in both
found cats
Neighbor Mikki is concerned about this cat found on Westminster between Ditmas and Newkirk, which she says her building doorman has been caring for temporarily. She says the cat seems “super sweet and well socialized,” leading her to believe it might be someone’s pet. If you know this cat’
etiquette
Living in a tight-knit community has its perks (last minute babysitters you can count on, neighbors who will lend you the lawnmower, bars where everyone knows your name), but sometimes wanting to be neighborly can pose as many challenges as living somewhere without personal ties. What Would You Do is
authors
This Saturday, March 29, neighbors are invited to the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou] (1305 Cortelyou Road on the corner of Argyle Road) for a talk by CUNY professor and writer Kathy McDonald [http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/Kathlene-McDonald.cfm]. Kathy will be discussing Lorraine Hansberry
employment
Tired of the commute, or need a little something on the side? Here’s a roundup of some available gigs in and near the ‘hood. 1. A locally-based eCommerce company needs a showroom receptionist with good customer service, computer, and Microsoft Office skills. Learn more and apply through their ad
1410 cortelyou road
We knew it was coming [/blog/business/toy-space-on-cortelyou-is-closing], but it’s still sad to see it–as of this week, Toy Space [https://toyspaceny.com/] at 1410 Cortelyou Road (between Rugby and Marlborough Roads) is officially closed for business. The company will be focusing on its South Slope location [http:
Lifestyle
If someone curious about the neighborhood asked you if South Slope was “a nice place,” what would you say? What if, more specifically, you were asked to give it a grade A+ through F? Neighborhood Appeal [https://neighborhoodappeal.com/] is hoping to answer such questions for prospective residents, as well