Cate Poe
The two victims of the fallen trees on Ditmas Avenue have been identified. Jessie Streich-Kest, 24, was identified on Twitter [https://twitter.com/catepoe/status/263332262177824768] by her aunt, Cate Poe, a resident of Prospect Park South. Jacob Vogelman was identified by Council Member Mathieu Eugene, reports the New York
Two people walking their dog were hit and killed by a falling tree as a result of last night’s storm. Police, neighbors and media are now on the scene in droves. We will update as soon as we know more. Our thoughts are with their families and friends. UPDATE
Following reports of burning smells in the neighborhood [/blog/news/burning-smell-envelopes-ditmas-park], two neighbors [https://www.facebook.com/DitmasParkCorner/posts/293445807432299?comment_id=1411821&offset=0&total_comments=9] have sent in reports in the past half hour of lights that may be flames and a powerful smell of
Neighbors from all over the area are reporting a burning smell that has become considerably more pungent over the last hour. An exact source has not been found but it may be caused by downed wires or transformers. “We are seeing a large number of fires caused by down wires
The worst of Hurricane Sandy is about to hit, says Mayor Bloomberg. Neighbors are advised to stay indoors and do not try to evacuate because that window has closed. Here’s a rundown of news and photos coming in from around the area. • The police are urging the public to
Neighbors have been sending in pictures and news from around the area as we deal with considerable storm damage. Neighbor Edwina sent two pictures of trees that have fallen on cars on Farragut Road east of Ocean Avenue. If you have photos or news, you can email us at ditmasparkcorner@
As we receive more and more photos of storm damage around Ditmas Park (as pictured above), it’s important to note that we have quite a ways to go before we’re clear of Sandy. • Officials expect the storm will make landfall around Atlantic City and reach its peak around
There are still about 12 hours before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall but everyone is already feeling its effects. Neighbor Barbara sent in two photos of tree damage on East 16th Street. Many of the large trees that line streets such as Westminster and Argyle Roads are swaying and creaking around
As the winds pick up and the weather gets worse, many businesses are closed today but a few neighborhood businesses are open for now. We called around the area to see who was still at work this morning. City schools and subways will be closed again on Tuesday, says Mayor
Well, that didn’t take long. Hurricane Sandy is already doing damage around the area [http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/10/live-hurricane-sandy-updates/58454/] this morning. In our neighborhood, several large and dangerous branches have fallen. The picture above (from Amber Ceffalio) shows a branch down on Marlborough Road between
PS 217’s [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] Parent’s Association is holding a fundraiser concert on Saturday, November 17 at 773 Lounge on Coney Island Avenue starting at 8pm. A $20 suggested donation will support the arts at PS 217 and get you your first drink on the house. You’ll
Jen Blossom [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenblossom/8094463512/in/pool-dpcorner] took this picture. 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