Prepare to history nerd out–neighbor Michael sent us an interactive map, just released by BKLYNR’s Thomas Rhiel [http://bklynr.com/block-by-block-brooklyns-past-and-present/], that shows the approximate age of all ~32,000 buildings in Brooklyn–and you can see the distinct eras during which different parts of Victorian Flatbush were
victorian flatbush
Prepare to history nerd out–neighbor Michael sent us an interactive map, just released by BKLYNR’s Thomas Rhiel [http://bklynr.com/block-by-block-brooklyns-past-and-present/], that shows the approximate age of all ~32,000 buildings in Brooklyn–and you can see the distinct eras during which different parts of Victorian Flatbush were
Theft has seen the highest increase of any offenses on the latest CompStat report from the 70th, and our second July blotter features stolen shorts, swimsuits, pipes, and–surprise, surprise–electronics. Take a closer look at the incidents behind the numbers, based on reports gathered from the precinct. Crimes of
On top of the ongoing closures at the Manhattan-bound Cortelyou, Beverley, and Parkside stations, Manhattan-bound Q trains will be skipping Avenue H the next couple of late nights. Details on this weekend’s service changes via MTA.info [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/Default.aspx]: > 57 St/7 Av-bound
the dogwood
Last night was the friends and family opening celebration at The Dogwood [http://dogwoodnyc.com/] (1021 Church Avenue between E 10th Street and Stratford Road), and Ashley Burke-Deming Weavil, Matt Weavil, and their chef, Chris Sterna, gave several lucky neighbors a preview of what’s in store. On last night’
“Good morning NYC!” says brianduprey [http://instagram.com/p/cbiGSyB1dJ/]. Yipes. Take a photo in the area lately? Share it: editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag it #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll post your pic on the blog. Also,
Gelato
Just because it’s not 100 degrees out, doesn’t mean it’s not ice cream season–and even better, the gelato case in the window of Newkirk Gourmet Deli [http://www.yelp.com/biz/newkirk-gourmet-deli-brooklyn] (12 Newirk Plaza) is a little fuller on temperate days like today. A small
ganiu ladejobi
Ganiu Ladejobi grew up around Ditmas Park, and returned to the area four years ago. Last year, having taken an interest in the benefits of healthy natural juices, he started Sugarcane Island [http://www.sugarcaneisl.com]–a line of pure, raw juice that has taken off locally, currently on the
Father Michael Perry
Joe Vitacco, organ enthusiast and leader of the project to restore the 1930s Kilgen pipe organ at Our Lady of Refuge Church [/blog/news/after-nearly-seven-years-a-renewed-1930s-kilgen-pipe-organ-returns-to-our-lady-of-refuge] , sent over this video condensing six years of work into seven minutes of footage. You can see how the church itself was fixed up during
Brooklyn Magazine just named Ocean Parkway one of The 10 Best Places to Read a Book Outside [http://www.bkmag.com/BrooklynAbridged/archives/2013/07/30/the-10-best-places-in-brooklyn-to-read-a-book-outside?showFullText=true] , ranked alongside tranquil spots like the Botanic Garden’s Cherry Esplanade [http://www.bbg.org/discover/gardens/cherry_esplanade] and the
Brooklyn Magazine
Brooklyn Magazine just named Ocean Parkway one of The 10 Best Places to Read a Book Outside [http://www.bkmag.com/BrooklynAbridged/archives/2013/07/30/the-10-best-places-in-brooklyn-to-read-a-book-outside?showFullText=true] , ranked alongside tranquil spots like the Botanic Garden’s Cherry Esplanade [http://www.bbg.org/discover/gardens/cherry_esplanade] and the
notes
Neighbor Crusty snapped this sign and accessory at Cortelyou and Marlborough, so attention women who bought a table and stools from a neighbor on Sunday! This is so sweet it could be a photo of the day, but since we’re talking the stability of furniture here, it seems like