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Who Skis in Prospect Park?

I’ve been sledding down the hills but never skiing in Prospect Park. It looks like it might be worth trying — it also looks like a major struggle for this particular skier. I hope she gets to an easy hill soon. Who has Brooklyn skiing experience? Has anyone used the

Bismallah Leaves 1002 Cortelyou Road Vacant, What's Next?

Just five months after arriving [/blog/business/auto-parts-shop-moves-into-corner-space-on-ciacortelyou], Bismallah Auto Parts has packed up and left 1002 Cortelyou Road. Before Bismallah, this is the corner space that was once a Liberty Tax office and, further back, part of George’s. The landlord is currently looking for a new tenant. If

Bismallah Leaves 1002 Cortelyou Road Vacant, What’s Next?

Just five months after arriving [/blog/business/auto-parts-shop-moves-into-corner-space-on-ciacortelyou], Bismallah Auto Parts has packed up and left 1002 Cortelyou Road. Before Bismallah, this is the corner space that was once a Liberty Tax office and, further back, part of George’s. The landlord is currently looking for a new tenant. If

Take a Tour of Prospect Park South

Fresh off walking Church Avenue [/blog/neighbors/how-to-walk-church-avenue-and-fall-in-love-with-new-york-again] , it’s time to play the tourist once more. This time, Louise Hawson explores Prospect Park South [http://52suburbs.com/2012/12/28/prospect-park-south/]. > It’s so weird. You exit the subway at Church Avenue, which is kind of down at

How to Walk Church Avenue and Fall in Love With New York Again

Feeling down on the city? All we can say is you’re not the first and you won’t be the last. There’s an entire genre of writing dedicated to love and hate in New York. Mary Phillips-Sandy [http://maryphillipssandy.tumblr.com], editor and producer of Comedy Central’s

Time to Sign Up For Winter and Spring Baseball and Softball

The new year is here and it’s getting colder. It may feel strange to start talking baseball but, if you’re going to strap on cleats in warmer weather, it’s near time to start thinking about the spring. Sign ups for the South Brooklyn Baseball League [http://www.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2013, everyone. @karl_ludvig [https://twitter.com/karl_ludvig/status/285801444521676802] snapped this beautiful sunrise on Cortelyou Road. How’s your new year going so far?

Christmas Crime Spree

Michael Joyce was the only witness. 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 it on the blog.

What’s Open in Ditmas Park

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone. If you’re still looking for a place to celebrate the new year, local bars and restaurants are hosting parties tonight [/blog/food/where-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-in-ditmas-park]. If you need champagne or any other drink, most local liquor stores are open until 9 p.m. tonight. • Cortelyou

Late Night Breeze

It’s getting a bit chilly. Stay warm out there, friends. 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 it on the blog.