Patrick

Patrick

Nov
29
An Early Morning Assault and Afternoon Knife Attack as 2012 Crime Keeps 2011 Pace

An Early Morning Assault and Afternoon Knife Attack as 2012 Crime Keeps 2011 Pace

This is the most recent CompStat report [https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%
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Nov
28

Little Red Riding Hood

This stellar ride was spotted on Church Avenue. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to ditmasparkcorner@gmail.
Nov
28

Track Fire at Newkirk Plaza Brought Thick Smoke and Brief Delays

Sarah Wagner just sent this picture of smoke in Newkirk Plaza. > I was walking past Newkirk Plaza when I
Nov
28

Prospect Park Lost 500 Trees in Last Month, Parts of Park Remain Closed

The initial estimate of 319 lost trees [/blog/news/prospect-park-lost-319-trees-in-hurricane-sandy] in Hurricane Sandy was bad enough. Now, the number has
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Nov
28
50,000 Coats Needed to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

50,000 Coats Needed to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

New York Cares [http://www.newyorkcares.org] is collecting new or clean gently used coats to help those affected by
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Nov
28
Hansel and Gretel Opera Arrives at Flatbush Reformed Church

Hansel and Gretel Opera Arrives at Flatbush Reformed Church

Beyond the occasional appearance on TV, opera is rarely seen or heard around these parts. It can seem opaque, off-putting
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Nov
28
Three Kittens Need New Homes

Three Kittens Need New Homes

Neighbor Tyler Woodward sends word that he has three healthy kittens in need of a new home before he moves
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Nov
28
Brooklyn Industries Opening Delayed 2 Weeks

Brooklyn Industries Opening Delayed 2 Weeks

The new Brooklyn Industries on Cortelyou Road will open later than the originally promised [/blog/business/yes-brooklyn-industries-is-coming-to-cortelyou-this-month] November date. A
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Nov
27
Fiske Terrace in Color, 1920

Fiske Terrace in Color, 1920

Brooklyn borough historian Ron Schweiger has an endless supply of stuff like this. Here, a 1920 photo looks north up
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Nov
27

Brooklyn ARTery Begins Offering DIY Classes

The newly opened Brooklyn ARTery Gift Shop will begin offering $35 DIY classes this weekend and through December at 2:
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