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What Were Your Best & Worst MTA Moments Of 2013?

The Straphangers Campaign just released its Top Ten Worst and Best Events for City Subways and Buses in 2013 [http://www.straphangers.org/bestworst2013/index.html], including another fare hike [/blog/transportation/mta-approves-2-50-metrocard-and-broad-fare-hikes-starting-in-march] , lengthy and expensive post-Sandy repairs, and nasty platforms [/blog/transportation/subway-platforms-are-just-as-gross-as-you-suspected-says-new-study] (all worst), as well as the

What Were Your Best & Worst MTA Moments Of 2013?

The Straphangers Campaign just released its Top Ten Worst and Best Events for City Subways and Buses in 2013 [http://www.straphangers.org/bestworst2013/index.html], including another fare hike [/blog/transportation/mta-approves-2-50-metrocard-and-broad-fare-hikes-starting-in-march] , lengthy and expensive post-Sandy repairs, and nasty platforms [/blog/transportation/subway-platforms-are-just-as-gross-as-you-suspected-says-new-study] (all worst), as well as the

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Upcoming Bike Events In Prospect Park

Love to bike, but getting bored with your same old route? See if one of these upcoming group rides nearby strikes your fancy. Time’s Up Moonlight Ride [http://times-up.org/rides/moonlight-ride-prospect-park] This ride through Prospect Park [/Prospect%20Park] is held on a monthly basis, so if you miss

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How To Call For A Wheelchair-Accessible Green Cab Around Ditmas Park

Neighbor William, who recently found himself without information on how to summon an Outer Boro Taxi [/blog/transportation/spotted-green-cab-in-ditmas-park] from home, sent over the helpful fruits of his research earlier this week. While options for wheelchair-accessible rides originating in Brooklyn are still slim, William found a list of nearby hubs

NYPD Harbor Launch Honors The 70th Precinct’s Detective Dillon Stewart

The NYPD held a harbor launch this morning in honor of the 70th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml]‘s Detective Dillon Stewart [/blog/crime/70th-precinct-marks-7th-anniversary-of-dillon-stewarts-death], eight years after his tragic death following a routine traffic stop in East Flatbush. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly

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NYPD Harbor Launch Honors The 70th Precinct's Detective Dillon Stewart

The NYPD held a harbor launch this morning in honor of the 70th Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_070.shtml]‘s Detective Dillon Stewart [/blog/crime/70th-precinct-marks-7th-anniversary-of-dillon-stewarts-death], eight years after his tragic death following a routine traffic stop in East Flatbush. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly

Ditmas Park Rental Roundup

Looking for an apartment to rent in or around Ditmas Park? We’ve rounded up a few spaces available in the neighborhood to help you on your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, let prospective neighbors know how you like it. No Fee One Bed by

Ditmas Park Rental Roundup

Looking for an apartment to rent in or around Ditmas Park? We’ve rounded up a few spaces available in the neighborhood to help you on your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, let prospective neighbors know how you like it. No Fee One Bed by

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EzraGuitar To Bring Lessons, Equipment & Performances To 785 Coney Island Avenue

Fabulous news for local guitarists, music lovers, and general art fans–neighbors Leilah and Maoz Ezra, who have lived in Ditmas Park for about seven years and run the EzraGuitar [http://ezraguitar.myshopify.com/] program across Brooklyn for the past six, are opening a permanent location at 785 Coney Island

Question Of The Week: Who’s The Best Local Tailor?

A stylish neighbor writes: > I have a coat I’d like to have shortened and relined, and a pair of pants that could stand hemming, too. I’d prefer to keep my business in the neighborhood if I possibly can, but not at the expense of a butcher job.

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Question Of The Week: Who's The Best Local Tailor?

A stylish neighbor writes: > I have a coat I’d like to have shortened and relined, and a pair of pants that could stand hemming, too. I’d prefer to keep my business in the neighborhood if I possibly can, but not at the expense of a butcher job.

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Fun Winter Bike Rides Coming Up In Prospect Park

Love to bike, but getting bored with your same old route? See if one of these upcoming group rides near Ditmas Park strikes your fancy. Time’s Up Moonlight Ride [http://times-up.org/rides/moonlight-ride-prospect-park] This ride through Prospect Park is held on a monthly basis, so if you miss