The Q at Parkside [http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/2014/02/123-on-park.html] posted a fascinating take Monday on 123 on the Park [http://123onthepark.com], the long-brewing conversion from Caledonian Hospital [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/05/nyregion/neighborhood-report-flatbush-a-small-hospital-closes-and-its-friends-mourn.html] to residential units. Above is Tim’s snap of
developers
The Q at Parkside [http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/2014/02/123-on-park.html] posted a fascinating take Monday on 123 on the Park [http://123onthepark.com], the long-brewing conversion from Caledonian Hospital [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/05/nyregion/neighborhood-report-flatbush-a-small-hospital-closes-and-its-friends-mourn.html] to residential units. Above is Tim’s snap of
Toy Space [https://toyspaceny.com/] (1410 Cortelyou Road between Rugby and Marlborough Roads), which sadly plans to close near the end of next month [/blog/business/toy-space-on-cortelyou-is-closing], is clearing out their inventory with 30% off purchases over $25 (including multiple items, before tax) starting this week. Though there’s no
Photoaskew [http://instagram.com/p/kSI1zCuRoG/] takes something pretty gross, and turns it into something magical. What’s in your way? 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’
Brooklyn Based
We were recently contacted by new neighbor Peggy Truong, who asked for some input on a Ditmas Park guide she was putting together for Brooklyn Based [http://brooklynbased.com]. Peggy noted Cafe Tibet [/blog/food/cold-weather-comfort-food-at-cafe-tibet], Nine Chains [https://www.facebook.com/ninechainsbk], and Lo Duca [/blog/food/hard-work-a-love-story-family-tradition-a-brief-history-of-lo-duca-pizza] (among
nonprofit organizations
Ever wanted to donate to a food pantry, direct a fellow parent to a youth services center, or take advantage of immigrant services nearby–but weren’t sure where to start? Community Board 14 [http://www.cb14brooklyn.com]‘s new map of local nonprofits makes sure you get the assistance
Because we at Kensington BK believe in CAMBA [http://camba.org/]‘s mission, we have partnered with them to help raise awareness and funds to support their amazing work right here in Flatbush. May 4 is just about 12 weeks away, and with it CAMBA’s 2nd Annual Healthy Way
farmers market
Many Ditmas Parkers are lucky to shop at and enjoy the fabulous Cortelyou Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/cortelyougreenmarket] every Sunday between Argyle and Rugby Roads. Some neighbors are closer to the Flatbush-Nostrand Junction market [/blog/greenmarket/flatbush-junction-hosts-farmers-market-tomorrow], which District 45 Councilmember Jumaane Williams [http://council.nyc.gov/d45/html/
alden lapaglia
This Friday, February 14, Alden LaPaglia of Alden Moves Dance Theater [http://www.aldenmovesbk.com] will be at the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou] (1305 Cortelyou Road on the corner of Argyle Road), teaching kids ages 3-9 to shake their groove things in a special Valentine’s
Brooklyn Recycle Project
Neighbor Matt MacLean directed us to this awesome video by Brooklyn Independent Television [http://bricartsmedia.org] about local artist and neighborhood beautifier Juan Carlos Pinto [http://jcarlospintocom.myshopify.com], who’s responsible (along with the Brooklyn Recycle Project [http://brooklynrecycleproject.tumblr.com]) for well-known area installations like the enormous pixelated
Who knew T.B. Ackerson [https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-B-Ackerson-Wine-Merchants/166235210058763] sold these too? Kshanaberg [http://instagram.com/p/kNUqkaxCQz/], we guess. Something seem a little… odd to you? Share photos with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/
We first met Stems [https://www.facebook.com/StemsBrooklyn]‘ Suzanna Cameron back in February 2013 [/blog/business/meet-suzanna-cameron-owner-of-stems-flower-shop], just as she was taking over ownership of the shop. Now with a year under her belt and an anniversary party [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=408794915933142&set=a.