iPhone theft
A neighbor had a scary run-in on the way to the subway Wednesday morning, and wanted to make sure others walking to Newkirk since the Manhattan-bound Cortelyou track closed are being vigilant. She says: > I was walking towards the Newkirk train station on Ditmas Avenue at about 8:45am.
1023 Church Avenue (between E 10th and E 11th Streets) has been vacant for quite some time. Late last year, we posted about the building when it was for sale [/blog/business/what-do-you-want-to-see-at-1023-church-avenue]–but since being purchased recently, the former General Vision Services storefront is available for rent by a
1023 Church Avenue (between E 10th and E 11th Streets) has been vacant for quite some time. Late last year, we posted about the building when it was for sale [/blog/business/what-do-you-want-to-see-at-1023-church-avenue]–but since being purchased recently, the former General Vision Services storefront is available for rent by a
nature
Want to get the weekend off to a W.I.L.D. start? Join W.I.L.D. for Prospect Park [http://www.wildforprospectpark.com] tomorrow for a lakeside cleanup and visitor outreach walk [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=533487283366736&set=a.340557755993024.74571.312075042174629&type=
car accident
A man hit by a truck on Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H this morning has been transported to Kings County Hospital with a serious arm injury, says a spokesman for the FDNY. The accident was called in at 8:13am, and though tweets about the accident report a child being
bugs
Why is it that you see so much more sparkly slug juice on the sidewalk than you ever do actual slugs? Neighbor Rubina manages to snap one of the slippery little bandits in action. Feeling sluggish? Share a photo of creepy crawlers (and whatever else) with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.
joyce bittan
If you found yourself craving roti yesterday and wondered why Shayna’s [https://www.facebook.com/Shaynasgoodeats?rf=116150488407206] was closed, here’s why: owner Joyce Bittan [/blog/business/joyce-bittan-of-shaynas-restaurant-makes-roti-curry-doubles-more-with-love] and family are being featured in Maximum City author Suketu Mehta [http://www.suketumehta.com]‘s upcoming book about the
police blotter
According to the latest CompStat report, the most prevalent crimes in the 70th Precinct at the end of July and first few days of August included petit larceny, grand larceny, and misdemeanor assault, which saw increases of 76.5%, 57.1% and 133.3% since the same week last year.
literary events
It’s been so beautiful the past couple of days, and it looks like we’ll continue to have sun and moderate temperatures for at least half the weekend. Enjoy music, time with family, and a really cool reading event the next few days, and check back Monday for what’
Orange is the New Black
We knew Netflix series Orange Is the New Black [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2372162/] was going to be filming somewhere near the Parade Ground [/blog/art-music/orange-is-the-new-black-back-in-the-neighborhood-this-thursday] this morning, but when neighbor William sent us tips about a “Black Adoption Festival” and a truck that might be serving martinis,
flowers
John Komar [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29731357@N05/9488064541] spots a cucumber blossom on Argyle… … Marcia Van Wagner spies one enormous mushroom… … and Marketa Jefferson [http://www.marketasart.com] captures a crape myrtle. How are your local plants faring? Share with us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas
CAMBA
This morning in the PS 139 schoolyard, campers from FDC and CAMBA took part in a Street Arts Fest featuring song, dance, and poetry. The celebration was well attended by campers, their parents, and siblings alike. FDC counselors got campers ready to show off their skills, challenging them to beatbox,