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Sarah Crean

Sarah Crean

Feb
26
Here’s An Election That Could Really Matter – And It’s Local

Here’s An Election That Could Really Matter – And It’s Local

Photo: Ditmas Park CornerWith all this focus on the presidential election, is it still true that all politics are local?
4 min read
Feb
26
From The Streets Of Mexico City To Beverley Road — Tlacoyos And More

From The Streets Of Mexico City To Beverley Road — Tlacoyos And More

“Tacos El Chicken” food truck on Beverley Road. Photo: Nicole LevitMore intriguing food developments in our area — this time coming
1 min read
Feb
25
About Those New LED Street Lights….

About Those New LED Street Lights….

Photo: Lou BuenoA few days ago we wrote about the new LED streetlights that have been appearing throughout Greater Flatbush
2 min read
Feb
25
Street Safety: NYPD’s New CompStat System Shows Crimes Near Your Home

Street Safety: NYPD’s New CompStat System Shows Crimes Near Your Home

Residents have a new tool to understand crime patterns in our area. On Tuesday, the NYPD unveiled Compstat 2.0,
2 min read
Feb
25
See The First Signs Of Spring At The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

See The First Signs Of Spring At The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

New crocuses at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (Photo: Sarah Crean)It’s a bleak, raw day today but Spring is
1 min read
Feb
25
Use NYPD’s Updated Compstat System To Understand Crime In Our Area

Use NYPD’s Updated Compstat System To Understand Crime In Our Area

Screen shot of Compstat map showing location of robberies in the 70th Precinct in the last 28 days.Residents have
3 min read
Feb
25
Confidential, Free Mortgage Counseling Available For Area Residents

Confidential, Free Mortgage Counseling Available For Area Residents

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerFree legal counseling is available to area homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes
1 min read
Feb
24
Flatbush Councilman Calls For A Job For Every Local Teen

Flatbush Councilman Calls For A Job For Every Local Teen

Council Member Jumaane Williams (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)Teen employment in New York City has never recovered since the Great
2 min read
Feb
24
Here’s An Election That Could Really Matter – And It’s Local

Here’s An Election That Could Really Matter – And It’s Local

Photo: Ditmas Park CornerWith all this focus on the presidential election, is it still true that all politics are local?
4 min read
Feb
24
Head East On Church Avenue With Forgotten NY!

Head East On Church Avenue With Forgotten NY!

Looking east on Church Avenue from Ocean Avenue, circa 1872-1887. (Photographer: George Bradford Brainerd, American. Collection: Brooklyn Museum. Silver glass
4 min read