Flatbush Nelson [http://www.flickr.com/photos/flatbushnelson/8169540139/in/pool-dpcorner] just looked up on Cortelyou Road. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to ditmasparkcorner@gmail.com or add it to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner] and we’ll post
Sunday means the Cortelyou Greenmarket is back. This Sunday you can Donate-A-Bag to help feed hungry New Yorkers who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. To donate, purchase an extra bag of produce while you shop on Sunday and bring it to the Market Information Tent.Click here for more information
Spotted at 368 Stratford which donated over a dozen busloads of supplies [/blog/volunteering/ditmas-park-has-donated-15-busloads-of-supplies-at-368-stratford] from Ditmas Park to Far Rockaway: If you want to help the recovery, here’s a list of ways to do it [/blog/volunteering/how-to-help-hurricane-sandy-victims-now]. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to
Darlene Mealy
The 2nd Annual Flatbush Tenant Coalition Forum with Elected Officials is happening tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. the Baptist Church of the Redeemer (1921 Cortelyou Rd. at Ocean Avenue). “We will discuss how we can strengthen rent laws and regulations for tenants,” writes Aga Trojniak, “and how we can
kickstarter
Illustrator and neighbor Liz Starin [http://cargocollective.com/lizstarin] is on to something big — and not just that agile and elegant elephant in a leotard pictured above. “I’ve enjoyed drawing animals ever since I discovered how funny they were,” wrote Liz, “the range of motion, the varied shapes and
It’s been almost two weeks since Sandy but New York is not back to normal. Gas rationing is in effect and, most importantly, neighbors are still very much in need of help [/blog/neighbors/opinion-dont-forget-the-rockaways]. Here are ways to put your time and resources to the best possible use.
Gas rationing is here [/blog/news/drivers-can-buy-gas-only-on-alternate-days-bloomberg-orders]. How’s it going? Several stations on Coney Island Avenue remain closed (such as Avenue I and Beverley Road) but the Hess on 18th Avenue, the Mobil on Slocum and the Shell on Foster Avenue are all operational. Lines of cars have stretched
Rodneyse Bichotte (pictured above handing out supplies) sends word of an opportunity to volunteer in the Rockaways on Saturday, November 10. If you just read Kym O’Neill’s letter urging neighbors to remember the devastated area [/blog/neighbors/opinion-dont-forget-the-rockaways], this is another great way to help out. > The
Even when Sycamore is extra crowded — as it has been since Sandy hit — and no more humans can fit, one of the best parts of the bar has been its acceptance of canine patrons. The only thing better than a cold drink is a cold drink with your furry best
PAWSitive Veterinary
Pawsitive Veterinary [http://pawsitiveveterinary.com/] has two 12-week-old tabby cats up for adoption. They’re healthy and happy brothers that are very attached and so must be adopted together. “They are very sweet, very playful and get along great with other cats,” says the adoption announcement [https://www.facebook.com/
Winter Storm Athena
Claudia Mora [https://twitter.com/AliciaAmatti/status/266347235908911104/photo/1] captured one of the prettier scenes during the storm. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send it to ditmasparkcorner@gmail.com or add it to the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner] and we’
Still Sweet [http://www.edibleonion.com/artists/still-sweet/] is playing Sycamore on Thursday night. Tonight 11/8 • Silent auction on Westminster [/blog/events/win-nets-tickets-and-more-in-west-midwood-silent-auction], 6:30pm. • Long Vera plays Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/musical-events/], 9pm. • Still Sweet [http://www.edibleonion.com/artists/still-sweet/] plays Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/