Councilmember Mathieu Eugene [http://council.nyc.gov/d40/html/members/home.shtml] is finding a way to contribute to Typhoon Yolanda [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/18/philippines-typhoon-update-haiyan_n_4295374.html] (aka Typhoon Haiyan) relief efforts, and now he’s asking neighbors to do the same. The storm, which
my dead boyfriend
We noticed these signs being hung on Rugby Road between Cortelyou and Dorchester this afternoon in preparation for tomorrow’s filming of My Dead Boyfriend [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3285740/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_2]. The directorial film debut [http://www.showbiz411.com/2013/09/13/er-star-anthony-edwards-to-direct-first-feature-film] of ER
Sustainable Flatbush
In addition to live music and literary events this week, you can participate in local meetings, learn about fixing your bike, and more. Check back on Thursday for a weekend update. Monday, November 18 * Kids up to five can enjoy story time at the Cortelyou Library [http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/
eyewear vision
We noticed some new developments at 505 Church Avenue, the former Russian Homemade Cuisine [http://www.mapquest.com/places/russian-homemade-cuisine-brooklyn-ny-42658038] space between E 5th Street and Ocean Parkway, over the weekend–it looks as if Eyewear Vision is setting up shop. The store already has one Google Plus review [https:
stolen scooters
Neighbor Antonio M. Rosario [http://www.amrosario.com] is searching for his Red Kymco Agility 50 scooter after it was stolen last night or this morning on Ocean Parkway. Antonio says the scooter must have been taken before 7am today, and would have been pushed and not ridden away from
If you’ve ever expected an important package in Ditmas Park, you know how long the wait can feel [/blog/politics/whos-been-having-mail-delivery-issues-lately] –but when the package is the ashes of a loved one and your deadline is a funeral, timely arrival is even more important than usual. One neighbor, Bridget
bridget smith
If you’ve ever expected an important package in Ditmas Park, you know how long the wait can feel [/blog/politics/whos-been-having-mail-delivery-issues-lately] –but when the package is the ashes of a loved one and your deadline is a funeral, timely arrival is even more important than usual. One neighbor, Bridget
q gardens
If you’re a local architect who’s looked at the Q Gardens mockups [/blog/events/attend-a-meeting-tonight-about-the-future-of-q-gardens] and thought, “That’s not quite right,” neighbors Anne Schoeneborn and Ali Jacobs could use your expertise. “It has become clear to us that the MTA is going to require drawings stamped by
486 mcdonald avenue
A fire broke out in the basement of 486 McDonald Avenue (between Church Avenue and Avenue C) early this morning, says a spokesman for the FDNY. He says an initial call was received at 4:57am about the fire, which grew to two alarm status at 5:22am, but was
When we heard platform renovations at Cortelyou, Beverley, and Parkside were coming to an end, we didn’t think that meant even more service would be taken away. Details on this week’s service changes via MTA.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx]: > 57th Street/7th Avenue-bound
When we heard platform renovations at Cortelyou, Beverley, and Parkside were coming to an end, we didn’t think that meant even more service would be taken away. Details on this week’s service changes via MTA.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx]: > 57th Street/7th Avenue-bound
Chandlerkauffman [http://instagram.com/p/gt9EGmDT2B/] is on set with some total divas [http://instagram.com/p/gt-bsgDT4E/]. Where are your Dorchester dogs and Cortelyou cats? Send photos to us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them