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Let’s take a moment to wonder what this could mean. It is boasting over Fast and Furious-style street racing? Did the owner win the car in a bet? Is it a reminder that this is how the owner spent the settlement money? Truly, the possibilities are endless. Take a
The Cortelyou Greenmarket is back this Sunday. We’re not sure if the Greenmarket’s compost collection is going on but, in its place, Compost for Brooklyn is collecting this Sunday [https://www.facebook.com/compostforbrooklyn?ref=stream] at Newkirk Avenue at East 8th Street. At the Greenmarket, visit the
Ann [http://smallworldpetsitters.wordpress.com/] spotted a lost slipper that reminded her of a certain fairy tale. It must have been a rough walk home, Cinderella. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to ditmasparkcorner@gmail.com or add it to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http:
Susan Siegel
The newly opened Brooklyn ARTery [http://brooklynartery.wordpress.com/] at 1020 Cortelyou Road is collecting hot meals this weekend to aid Hurricane Sandy victims. > This Saturday and Sunday, 9am-12pm Meals will be delivered same day to those in need. Suggested: rice and beans, pasta, soup, backed goods, or anything!
A neighbor noticed this weird abandoned cab on Cortelyou and Stratford. “It’s been here for like two months. Looks like it’s being dismantled day by day… Creepy!” The car will be reported to the 70th Precinct who has to then figure out if it’s actually abandoned. Well,
City Council
New City Council District maps were approved unanimously by the Districting Commision last night, reports [http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20121116/new-york-city/commission-unveils-approves-new-city-council-district-maps#ixzz2CPLc3IiT] DNAinfo. Here’s what happened around us: • 39th District: At October’s District Commission hearing, Brad Lander’s 39th district was subject to significant debate. Stretching
Betty Flynn
For those of us who can’t quite make it through this weekend’s Brooklyn Marathon [/blog/sports/sundays-brooklyn-marathon-will-help-prospect-park-repair-hurricane-damage] , the Helping Hands 5K Fun Run offers a shorter option that’ll do some good. The run is coupled with a fundraising event benefiting the Helping Hands Food Pantry [http://www.
Leonids
It looks like New York is going to dodge bad weather [/blog/weather/another-storm-may-bring-winds-waves-and-storm-surge-next-week] next week, sparing Sandy-worn residents further hardship and not making travel torturous on an already jammed up week. Knock on wood. The Wall Street Journal reports [http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/11/15/weather-journal-chances-slim-for-thanksgiving-noreaster/] : >
Here’s the weekly roundup of open houses around the neighborhood. What do you think? HOUSES• 462 Westminster Road [http://www.brooklynproperties.com/house162.htm] is still available for $1,175,000. How this 6-bedroom Victorian has been on the market for for almost three months is beyond us. The
Here’s the weekly roundup of open houses around the neighborhood. What do you think? HOUSES• 462 Westminster Road [http://www.brooklynproperties.com/house162.htm] is still available for $1,175,000. How this 6-bedroom Victorian has been on the market for for almost three months is beyond us. The
The Friends of Cortelyou Library [https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibraryfriends] are hosting a party this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vice President Lia Kudless writes: > Join us for a fun time, including snacks, info about the library and the Friends, and a chance