Neighbor Amber spotted this sign for filming on Newkirk between E 16th and E 17th this Sunday, July 7 for Revenge of the Green Dragons [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396523/], starring Twilight’s Justin Chon [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014390/], Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. [http://www.imdb.
beer cheese
Looking for something tasty to spice up your 4th of July party? We asked Hamilton’s [http://alchemybrooklyn.com/hamiltons/] (2826 Fort Hamilton Parkway on the corner of E 4th) for a tip. Owner Georgia Read revealed a simple and delicious recipe for their beer cheese, which can be served
A woman was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Coney Island Ave. at 9:04am this morning, says a spokesman for the FDNY. Police and several emergency vehicles were on location tending to the victim, who seemed conscious and responsive, which the FDNY has confirmed. She was transported to Kings
A few neighbors reached out with photos of rainbows in this wonky weather. Gordon Rothman captured one over Stratford… … while Melissa Scott saw them over PS 217 and Coney Island Avenue. Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner
jews for social & economic justice
Marjorie Dove Kent has been the Executive Director of Jews for Racial & Economic Justice [http://jfrej.org/] (JFREJ) for two years, and moved from Prospect Heights to Ditmas Park this spring. A tiny organization in terms of staff, but powerful in numbers of members, JFREJ takes an intimate approach
Free programs
The New York Junior Tennis & Learning [http://www.nyjtl.org/] Summer Community Tennis Program [http://www.nyjtl.org/play-tennis-now/community-tennis-program/program-locations.html] will start next Tuesday, July 9, at PS 249 [http://www.catonschool.org/] (The Caton School, 18 Marlborough Rd. between Church and Caton). The NYJTL program offers
tenant meetings
The improper disposal of garbage is no small issue in Ditmas Park–passersby do it on the street [/blog/sanitation/why-businesses-should-clean-up-trash-on-cortelyou], schools apparently do it [/blog/education/is-your-childs-personal-information-safe-at-ps-139], and folks have even put in the effort to find the perfect place for their trash [/blog/sanitation/litterplugs-in-ditmas-park] (just not in
Lowden11 [http://instagram.com/p/bOnEyHMCfK/] savors what might be the last time the Church Ave. B/Q platform is this empty for months to come [/blog/transportation/q-line-overhaul-service-changes-start-july-8]. Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group
CERT
A member of the local Community Emergency Response Team [http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams] was at last Wednesday’s 70th Precinct Community Council meeting [/blog/crime/notes-from-junes-70th-precinct-community-council-meeting] to invite neighbors to join the FEMA program that helps equip civilians with skills to handle natural disasters, fires, and other hazardous situations.
milliken bros
Neighbor Nancy sent in this photo of the Milliken Bros. plaque on the Newkirk Ave. subway overpass. Have you’ve ever walked by and wondered more about Milliken [http://www.archive.org/stream/thiscataloguecon00millrich#page/n5/mode/2up]? The precursor to the company was established in 1857 by Samuel Milliken
This week is starting off on a rainy foot, so it’s a good thing so many of the events are inside. Enjoy while staying warm and toasty. Monday, July 1 * The Rolie Polie Guacamole [http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/] sing-along with Phranque returns to Lark [http://larkcafe.com/activities.html]
flash flood warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning [http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=3eab976f5492ec8d&hl=en&gl=US&source=web] in NYC until 1pm this afternoon. UPDATE 1pm: The warning has been extended until 3pm. If you’re out and about, please keep